Pukekohe 01 May 2026
GOING: S(7)
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TRACKSIDE.CO.NZ 1200m Track: SOFT 6 Out 4m |
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Anticipating good pressure with many of these facing the starter for the first time. TROUBLE MAKER (12) is a staying bred filly making her debut over 1200m from the leading Walker/Bergerson stable, and she has had plenty of trial experience. Craig Grylls will take the ride from a wide gate, which is a strong lead, and if there is any positive market support for her, then she will be one to watch. SILKY SHUBA (7) made some progress without winning earlier in the season, and the short spell would have done her no harm. A recent trial win is encouraging, and despite a wide gate, she is well worth each-way consideration. CAMILA (8) had some solid trial form prior to finishing seventh on debut. She has been close up in a trial since then, and has the breeding to make the grade. Follow the market moves closely. SIR YOU CAN DANCE (1) raced keenly in a stronger field at Trentham nearly 6 weeks ago, and that run can be forgiven. His form over this shorter trip before that is the guide to use, and he can take this out. WHISTLER (5) has trialled up well, and he is a top 4 hope. SUGGESTED PLAY: Silky Shuba each way.
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SIR YOU CAN DANCE
TONY COLE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG A R GEMMELL & ROSS BELLINGHAM, ARION EQUINE LTD Returns from a 41-day let-up. Last start raced on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Trentham on March 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Katamuku with 57kg at $8.90. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Trentham on March 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.3 len behind Furiosa carrying 58.5kg at $2.30. This looks the ideal assignment. |
7 M CAMERON |
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LASER BEAM
CRAIG AMREIN 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG CRAIG AMREIN & KIRSTY AMREIN Third-up today. Resuming struggled in the run home; ran last of 16 at Ellerslie on April 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Solid Gold carrying 56.5kg at $70.90. Last start 3rd of 8 at Matamata on April 15 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Lae Zee with 53.5kg at $17.80. In the mix. |
4 ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE |
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MANOLETE
TONY COLE 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG GERALD HARVEY Raced twice to date. At debut, 4th of 9 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Morning Cocoa with 58.5kg at $6.90. Last start 3rd of 13 at Ellerslie on April 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Utopic Warrior with 58.5kg at $13. Has ability and is one of the chances. |
3 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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COWBOY
JOSH KING & MAIJA VANCE 5YO GREY GELDING 58.0KG R ANSLEY, G E AUGUST, K G & M DALY, J F & K M DOWD, A G FARQUHAR, A J LAKER, M LOMAS, MISS M VANCE, C & W WALSH Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Deep Pursuit carrying 58.5kg at $9.90. Second-up 6th of 8 at Matamata on April 15 over 1200m, on heavy track; 19 len behind Stay Frosty carrying 58.5kg at $8.20. Finds a suitable race and is worth including. |
10 AMBER RIDDELL |
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WHISTLER
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG OKAHARAU STATION LTD Dual acceptor. Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Te Aroha November 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Argo with 57.5kg at $15.60. On debut eighth of 13 at Tauranga November 1 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Happy Venture carrying 57kg at $13.30. Likely improver who can start this prep in a strong way. |
8 GEORGE ROOKE |
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SWAY THE TOTE
JAMES HATTON 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG GLEN HORAN & JAMES HATTON On debut. Five-year-old gelding by Sweynesse out of Signorina Svelta. At the most recent trial finished fifth at Avondale over 1000m. Prefer to see. |
13 ERIN M LEIGHTON |
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SILKY SHUBA
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG HALLMARK STUD LTD, T V MAGNIER & M FLANAGAN Resuming after a spell of three months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at Te Rapa January 30 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Katamuku with 56.5kg at $9.10. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at Arawa Park November 16 over 1230m, soft track; 3.5 len behind L'aigle Noir carrying 56.5kg at $22.10. Everything points to a bright return. |
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CAMILA
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG JML BLOODSTOCK LTD (MGR: L PETAGNA) At debut, sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at Matamata on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Typhoon Lucy carrying 56kg at $8.50. Trialled on April 16 at Tauranga over 1000m and finished fourth. Expected to go well with that run under her belt. |
5 JOE DOYLE |
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OSAKA GIRL
DENISE JEFFCOAT 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG EXPLOSIVE BREEDING LTD Third race start. First start second last of 12 at Te Rapa on January 31 2024 over 1300m, 13 len behind Foreign Affair carrying 55kg at $51.80. Went for a break before returning second last of 8 at Avondale on April 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 8 len behind Opressor with 56.5kg at $10.30. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under her belt. |
2 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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MISS MARGOT
DONNA LOGAN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG S RUSBRIDGE First starter by Wrote - Beckinsale. Hasn't set the track alight with her trials leading into today's race. Not seen on the track to assess positively. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing. |
11 A LAWSON-CARROLL |
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OVERTURE
TERRY POWELL 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG TERRY POWELL Filly by U S Navy Flag making her first appearance. Ran 3rd in a Ellerslie trial over 1100m on April 7. Prefer to see her in a race before backing. |
1 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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TROUBLE MAKER
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG TE AKAU DOUBLE THE TROUBLE RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) On debut. Three-year-old filly by Redwood out of Always In Trouble NZD $ 75,000 (NZB 2024 Ready 2 Run Sale) purchase. At the most recent trial was out of the placings at Ellerslie over 800m April 7. Comes out of the the strong juvenile stable of Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson. |
16 C J GRYLLS |
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NULLI
NICHOLAS BISHARA 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG CONRAD DEVITT, DOMINICK D DEVITT, CORNELIUS DEVITT, GAIL MILLAR, DOMINICK DEVITT, NICHOLAS BISHARA, MICHEAL & RUSSELL JENSEN Dual acceptor. Filly by The Bold One on debut. Trialled on April 21 at Avondale over 1000m and finished sixth. Watch for any market moves. |
12 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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SACRED SIN
NICHOLAS BISHARA 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG N P BISHARA & W J SHEEHAN Dual acceptor. Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at this track October 29 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Sharapova with 56kg at $17.40. On debut fourth in a small field at Matamata September 12 over 1200m, in the wet; 7 len behind Quondo carrying 57.5kg at $11.70. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
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DARE TO PROISIR
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG TE AKAU PROISIR PERFECTION RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KW FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Dual acceptor. Gelding back from a spell of 15 months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Ellerslie in the G3 Jllngs 2yo Clssc February 1 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Return To Conquer carrying 57kg at $7.30. First up last campaign third of 7 at Ellerslie January 12 2025 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind To Bravery Born with 56kg at $11.60. In the right race and sure to go well. |
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CHICA
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG G J D CHITTICK Dual acceptor. Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Tauranga February 5 over 1400m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Syracuse with 56kg at $3.10. On debut fifth of 7 at Matamata December 19 over 1200m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Red Pearl carrying 56kg at $4.10. Can return with a bold run. |
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GO JOANNA
NICHOLAS BISHARA 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG N BISHARA, P TENWOLDE, D DEVITT, C PULLEN-BURRY Dual acceptor. She is resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 13 at Arawa Park December 5 over 1950m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Air Dancer with 55kg at $8.60. On debut fifth of 13 at Avondale 3yo Mdn-Sw October 8 over 1400m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Kygo Star with 54.5kg at $44.30. Prefer to see how she returns. |
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GOLDEN POINT
ANNABELLE JOHNSON 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Dual acceptor. Was well in the market at debut, 4th in a small field at Avondale on April 8 over 1200m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind Van Damme with 57.5kg at $4.40. Prefer to see again. |
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