Tauherenikau   03 May 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

COPTHORNE SOLWAY PARK & THE GRILL 1000m

Track: SOFT 5     True  

They look to roll along early with Karyon and Bodacious Kate leading the charge. CARSOLIO (1) finished just over a length from the winner in fourth at Pukekohe just over a month ago, and his form prior to that was also very sound. Dropping back to 1000m is the key, and with the aid of a 2kg claim, he should be hard to beat. SO WE GO (2) was unsuited by the firm track at Whanganui nearly 4 weeks ago, and he has not missed a cheque in 2 starts in this circuit over 1000m. With some cut in the ground, he can bounce back into the top 3. MY FERRARI (4) showed promise in his initial prep, and he will be a lot stronger this year. He likes it wet, and even without any public trials leading into this, he still has to be respected. Each way value. KARYON (5) just battled fresh up in a 5-horse field nearly 2 months ago, and she would not have a problem if the track was good. She has the pole position and can improve. BAD EDUCATION (6) has trekked South for his second up start, and he usually improves sharply with racing. As a 5-race winner, he can't be underestimated. SUGGESTED PLAY: My Ferrari each way.
1 x9224 CARSOLIO
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
DJ BLOODSTOCK PARTNERSHIP, D C ELLIS CNZM & K W FENTON-ELLIS MNZM
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 32-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind Nedelin with 57.5kg at $5.90. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Matamata on March 11 over 1200m, slow going 0.2 len behind Midori Glory with 59.5kg at $8.60. Should run well again.
6
HAYLEY HASSMAN
ORANGE,BLUE STARS,BLUE STRIPES SLEEVES
2 33416 SO WE GO
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY, COPPER BELT LODGE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
CAMBRIDGE STUD LIMITED, P T LEATHER, A R & MRS C M MUIRHEAD, I & S M PALMER & G P TWOMEY
Last start 6th of 8 at Wanganui on April 6 over 1200m, 5 len behind Confianza with 59kg at $5.50. The run before that won by 3.5 len at Wanganui March 14 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Girl Code with 57.5kg at $5.60. Hard to beat on his best form.
7
BRUNO QUEIROZ
BLACK & YELLOW CHEQUERS, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND & CHEQUERED CAP
3 778x0 ALBAROSSA
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY, COPPER BELT LODGE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J C & EST LATE M A THOMPSON
Second run back. First-up after two months ran last of 12 at Otaki on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Avantaggia carrying 59kg at $14.90. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at Ellerslie Rating 65 on January 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Drops Of God carrying 60kg at $31.90. Has a strong second-up record but others rate better.
4
MASAHIRO HASHIZUME
BLUE, GREEN FIVE DIAMONDS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE CAP, GREEN DIAMONDS
4 1004x MY FERRARI
G INNES
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
G D INNES
Gelding back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at Woodville November 2 over 1600m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Cocobill with 54.5kg at $14.40. Previously first up; third in a small field at Woodville August 17 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Landman carrying 55.5kg at $5.60. Should give a great sight.
8
L T HEMI
BLACK, SILVER SEAMS, SILVER STRIPES SLEEVES, RED CAP
5 187x4 KARYON
GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
T I BAWDEN, MRS E L & P G KARTON, G A ROGERSON MNZM & M B WADDY
Second run back. Comes off a 59-day let-up. First-up after two months eased back early on in a small field at this track on March 5 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Shameless Star with 57.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Matamata on October 17 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Chahoo carrying 58kg at $12.70. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under her belt.
1
K R HERCOCK
RED, NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, EMERALD GREEN ARMBANDS, RED CAP
6 596x5 BAD EDUCATION
JOSH KING & MAIJA VANCE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
G E AUGUST, K G & M DALY, A G FARQUHAR, S & T HALL, D W HILL, S HOWE, J KING & M LOMAS
Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 8 at Matamata on April 15 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Lae Zee with 57.5kg at $8.30. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 4 over 970m, 2 len behind Hasstobefast with 56.5kg at $26.20. Has won second up before and should do much better.
5
AMBER RIDDELL
GREY,BLACK CROWN,SEAMS SLEEVES,SEAMS CAP
7 7534x FELUCCA
PETER AND TRENT DIDHAM
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
M, K, M, G & G PERCY, M BLACKWOOD, C & M DAVIS, K & C WHITEHEAD, B DALZIELL, S & S COFFEY, A KING, R, J & J WAKELING, M SIMPSON, J & J JAMES, G & S MCKAY, J & C SHARP, C & N OLSON, S & Q ROBERTSON, B & T WHITE & D & C SHIELDS
Mare back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at Waverley January 28 over 1400m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Flutterbelle with 57kg at $7.20. First up last campaign second of 10 at Waverley September 28 over 1200m, soft track; a long neck behind Velton with 54kg at $10.20. Strong top three prospect.
2
TONI DAVIES
RED,WHITE HOOPS,WHITE STRIPES SLEEVES
8 58537 BODACIOUS KATE
ALLEN BAKER
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
A C F & J BAKER, L H BROAD & M J WRIGHT
At the latest run second last of 8 at Wanganui on April 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Confianza with 56.5kg at $9.30. The race before that 3rd in a small field at this track on March 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Shameless Star carrying 56.5kg at $4. Looking to others.
3
FLOOR MOERMAN
WHITE, RED BRACES,RED SLEEVES, CAP