Pukekohe 13 Mar 2026
GOING: S(5)
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ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES 1200m Track: GOOD 4 Out 4m |
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Expecting Proud Capitalist to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sharp trip. UNRESTRAINED (2) put in some good efforts in the spring in some good fields, and her recent let-up would have done her the world of good. She cops a tricky gate and is likely to settle back, but if the tempo is genuine, she can have the last say. THUMBELINA (5) had an excuse when being beaten as a favourite fresh up at Te Rapa, and she then put in a much better effort when finishing on quickly to finish third here just over 2 weeks ago. She cops another wide gate, but Opie Bosson is riding so well, and she has to be respected again. Each-way. RIOJA (3) has been in the money in each of her 2 starts, and she was brave in defeat when finishing runner-up fresh at Taupo nearly 3 weeks ago. She is expected to improve naturally, and she can go one better. OCEAN OPAL (4) tried hard when making her debut at Taupo, and she has the breeding to go on with the job. An extra 100m will help her, and she can take this out. PINKY PIE (1) probably should have won a race by now. Stick with her. SUGGESTED PLAY: Unrestrained can win this at some value.
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PINKY PIE
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG GO RACING FIRST AMENDMENT SYNDICATE (MGR: A BOSMA) At the latest run faded in the straight 7th of 9 at Taupo on February 22 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Ruby Rush carrying 56.5kg at $5.60. The race before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 10 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Syracuse carrying 56.5kg at $8.20. Will go forward and expected to be in the finish. |
10 JACK TAPLIN |
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UNRESTRAINED
RUDY LIEFTING 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG SIR TREVOR CLARKE & C B JONES Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Ruakaka December 17 over 1600m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Relentless carrying 55kg at $2.40. On debut second of 11 at Ruakaka 3yo Mdn-Sw September 3 over 1200m, soft track; 0.8 len behind Transcend carrying 52.5kg at $70.90. This is an ideal race to kick off. Excellent chance. |
12 JOE DOYLE |
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RIOJA
SIMON & KATRINA ALEXANDER 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG CAMBRIDGE STUD LIMITED & S P MORGAN Third race start. Promising on debut 3rd of 7 at this track on October 29 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Circus Trix with 55.5kg at $5.10. Returned from break raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Taupo on February 22 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Party Time carrying 56kg at $3.30. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat. |
7 WARREN KENNEDY |
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OCEAN OPAL
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG S B MARSH At debut, came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Taupo on February 22 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Party Time with 56kg at $12.40. Can measure up. |
4 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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THUMBELINA
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG CLIFF MATSON & KATRINA DANSTED Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 10 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 1100m, on a slow track; 23 len behind Track Tester with 55kg at $2.90. Second run from a spell ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 12 at this track on February 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Sweet Smile with 56kg at $9.20. Rates highly. Leading hope this time. |
15 O P BOSSON |
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ANNIE BLING
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG N JUDD, M DARVILL, M PIVAC & R WYETH Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Te Rapa April 13 over 1100m, soft track; 8 len behind Bulgari with 55.5kg at $20.30. On debut seventh of 9 at Matamata March 23 over 1050m, 11 len behind Lady Iris with 55.5kg at $17.10. Expecting a strong run fresh. |
1 COURTNEY BARNES |
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GHERKIN
KYLIE HOSKIN 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG DAVID KEITH COLLINS Three-year-old filly (Wyndspelle - Piccadilly) will no doubt benefit from the three trials prior to her debut today. Eighth over 1100m in a Ellerslie trial on February 10. Prefer to see. |
2 ERIN M LEIGHTON |
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HAPPY TRAVELLER
RALPH MANNING 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG MRS J M & T HOBSON Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when second last of 9 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1230m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Churmatt carrying 54.5kg at $9.20. Expecting a strong run fresh. |
5 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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HELLO HAVANA
KYLIE HOSKIN 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG JOMARA BLOODSTOCK LTD & A CHEETHAM Jumped at big odds at debut, got back early 8th of 11 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1150m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Emma Twigg with 57kg at $28.50. Will take a lot from that hitout and shapes as one to consider. |
3 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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MAGIC DREAMS
BARBARA KENNEDY 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG PLATINUM THOROUGHBREDS LTD Dual acceptor. At debut, sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at this track on February 25 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Glance with 55.5kg at $14.40. One of the contenders. |
9 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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NULLI
NICHOLAS BISHARA 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG CONRAD DEVITT, DOMINICK D DEVITT, CORNELIUS DEVITT, GAIL MILLAR, DOMINICK DEVITT, NICHOLAS BISHARA, MICHEAL & RUSSELL JENSEN First starter by The Bold One out of Nulli Secundus. Has a total of three trials leading in today's debut. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing. |
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SHE MEANS BUSINESS
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG TE AKAU DOWN TO BUSINESS RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Dual acceptor. Three-year-old filly (Circus Maximus - Risque Business). Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson has her ready for this with four recent trials prior to her debut today. Finished fourth in a Tauranga trial over 1000m on February 24. Worth including. |
13 C J GRYLLS |
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UMIZOOMI
CATHERINE CAMERON 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG LEANACH LODGE & I H MACKAY Dual acceptor. Filly by Hello Youmzain facing the starter for the first time. Trial form indicates she's up to a solid debut. Was runner-up in a trial at Tauranga on February 24 over 1000m. Watch for any market moves. |
11 AMBER RIDDELL |
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WILD POPPY
KYLIE HOSKIN 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG DR B M MEEHAN Filly by Vadamos making her first appearance. Finished eighth in a Ellerslie trial over 1100m on February 10. Prepared to risk on what she has shown. |
6 CORENTIN BERGE |
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PROUD CAPITALIST
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG C & M CONNORS, L R DIXON, M HAWES, JIM MCKENZIE, DR P H MITCHELL, MRS B M & L D PETTIFER, S W PLATT, A P SAKER, C & MRS H SEEL & N C WHITE, MRS P M MCKENZIE Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 8 at Tauherenikau on February 6 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Arctic Jewel carrying 56kg at $4. Last start 5th of 12 at this track on February 25 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Le Jacques Cartier carrying 55.5kg at $25.50. Tested again. |
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