Tauranga 29 May 2026
GOING: S(5)
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MILLS REEF MAIDEN 1200 (NZB MEGA MAIDEN SERIES) 1200m Track: SOFT 5 Out 3.5m |
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Good early pressure anticipated with a large number of first starters. The first leg of the main quaddie is another wide-open field, and we like SILKY SHUBA (8) even from a wide gate. She had excuses with finishing sixth at Ellerslie last time out, and she is peaking at the right time here. On top. KAIROS (3) mixed his form in his initial prep, but showed some real talent on occasion. He is stronger now, and his first win is not far away. EARLICHEER (2) was less then a length from the winner when resuming with a second at Pukekohe 4 weeks ago. He won't have had to have improved by much to go one better in this. LUMBRIDGE CASTLE (5) has won both of his trials this year, and he will be ready to rumble on debut, despite his wide draw. Check the market moves. ODDS AND ENDS (16) has been thereabouts in both of his starts this prep, and with the advantage of the pole position, he will be right in the finish again. GIN AND BARE IT (9) fought on gamely for second on debut at Matamata, and she is an each-way chance again. Go wide in this leg of the quaddie. SUGGESTED PLAY: Odds And Ends 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 Dual acceptor. Most recently 2nd of 10 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.3 len behind Nulli carrying 58.5kg at $3.30. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Trentham on March 21 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Katamuku with 57kg at $8.90. Can get off the mark without surprising. |
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EARLICHEER
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG WAIKATO STUD LTD Dual acceptor. Having second run back today. Last run 2nd of 11 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Whistler with 57.5kg at $3.30. At only start last preparation 7th of 12 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Le Jacques Cartier with 57.5kg at $5.40. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat. |
7 M MCNAB |
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KAIROS
Moira & Kieran Murdoch 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG DUNGOWAN RACING Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Te Aroha November 26 over 1400m, 12 len behind Bethany Dee carrying 57.5kg at $6.10. On debut second last of 12 at Ellerslie September 20 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Love Symbol carrying 58.5kg at $22.10. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign. |
18 A LAWSON-CARROLL |
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WAVE RULER
STUART MANNING 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG J MCFLINN, R MOORCOCK, C GOOD, A MCFLINN & BILL MCFLINN Last start 8th of 11 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Why Daddy carrying 56.5kg at $21.80. The race before that 4th in a small field at Arawa Park on April 22 over 1400m, in the wet; 2 len behind Getaway carrying 55.5kg at $4.80. Don't dismiss. |
15 ERIN M LEIGHTON |
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LUMBRIDGE CASTLE
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG 5 BELLS SYNDICATE, CARLAW PARK LTD, MISS J A COLLINS, A L FAIRGRAY, FOREST PARTNERSHIP, B & M GIBBONS, D G HARRIS, C R JENKINS, A A MERRIMAN, J PALMER & EST LATE G D COLLINS Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott trained three-year-old gelding lining up for first race start. Scored in a recent Taupo trial. A betting push will add to the confidence. |
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MIDNIGHT FLAIR
JENNA MAHONEY 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG J MAHONEY First starter by Better Than Ready out of Hidden Flair. Has a total of six trials prior to his debut today. Aided by a nice alley but looks tested this line-up. |
2 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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WINNER PATCH
SHAUN PHELAN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG MAGUS EQUINE LTD Gelding by Hanseatic making his first appearance. Was runner-up in a trial at Avondale on May 12 over 1200m. Watch for any market moves. |
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SILKY SHUBA
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG HALLMARK STUD LTD, T V MAGNIER & M FLANAGAN Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 9 at Te Rapa on May 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Topsy Turvy carrying 56.5kg at $6.30. Second run from a spell 6th of 12 at Ellerslie on May 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Armagh carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. Well placed. Capable of sharp improvement. |
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GIN AND BARE IT
KYLIE FAWCETT 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG ROBIN JOYCE & KYLIE FAWCETT Dual acceptor. At debut, 2nd of 9 at Matamata on May 13 over 1200m, slow going 1.3 len behind Electric Angel carrying 52.5kg at $9.80. Better for that hit-out and likely to be highly competitive again. |
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HOLLABACK GIRL
SHANE CRAWFORD 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Dual acceptor. Racing first-up today. Not seen since she finished last of 12 at this track January 8 over 1300m, soft track; 13 len behind Battle Tycoon with 55.5kg at $13.10. On debut second of 7 at Matamata December 19 over 1200m, soft track; a head behind Red Pearl carrying 56kg at $24.90. Capable of a bold return. |
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GIRLZGIRLZGIRLZ
DONNA LOGAN 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG LETS GO GIRLS SYNDICATE (MGR: K BAX) Dual acceptor. Filly by North Pacific on debut. Trialled on May 12 at Avondale over 1000m and finished fourth. Facing a stiff test. |
8 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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DONITA ROSE
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG R W TUTTY, M D FARQUHAR, R J TUTTY & J FARQUHAR Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Arawa Park November 16 over 1400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind High Emotion with 55kg at $16. On debut ran last of 10 at Taupo October 10 over 1100m, soft track; 10 len behind General Menari carrying 55.5kg at $32.40. Expecting a effective return. |
4 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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OSIPOVA
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG M W BAYLY, BRIAN ANDERSON FAMILY TRUST, J P & L R BROOKY, MISS J A COLLINS, L FITT, S J FREEMAN, FRONTIER FARM 2015 LTD, GOLDEYE TRUST (MGR: KYLIE BAX), A HAMILTON, O R HENDERSON, L HOSKING, C & W JOHNSON, M KENNEDAY, C W KWOK, MRS J & M D MCLACHLAN, MS J E MEECH, N L M ROBERTS, C RODGER, J SHARPE, G TAYLOR, VENCEDOR PARTNERSHIP & EST LATE G D COLLINS Second-up. First-up after four months 11th of 14 at Matamata on May 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Andiamo with 56.5kg at $29.80. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on January 2 over 1500m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Classic Champagne carrying 56kg at $13.30. Strips fitter and should be in the mix. |
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TASSELS
ROSS MCCARROLL 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG C R MCCARROLL & W N DOLLIMORE First starter by Embellish out of Fairlight. Trialled on April 16 when third at Tauranga over 1000m. Respect any positive market move. |
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DUNAMIS
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG ANGELINA DORRIAN Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after six months raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 1215m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Purosangue carrying 58.5kg at $52.80. Previously second-up 11th of 14 at Avondale on November 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Hey Dana with 57.5kg at $50.30. Prefer in something easier. |
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ODDS AND ENDS
TONY COLE 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG WOBURN FARM Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 9 at Waverley on April 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Wailea with 58kg at $8.80. Second run from a spell 4th of 10 at Tauherenikau on May 3 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Presence Of Mind with 58.5kg at $4.50. Capable of a better showing. Major player in this line up. |
1 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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OCEAN OPAL
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG S B MARSH Dual acceptor. Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at Pukekohe March 13 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Thumbelina with 57kg at $4.70. On debut third of 10 at Taupo February 22 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Party Time carrying 56kg at $12.40. Cannot be discounted. |
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GOLDEN POINT
ANNABELLE JOHNSON 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Dual acceptor. Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 4th in a small field at Avondale on April 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind Van Damme with 57.5kg at $4.40. Second-up 7th of 11 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Whistler with 56.5kg at $17.20. Definite winning chance. |
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STRALSUND
DONNA LOGAN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG D M LOGAN, B TAIT & S M LOGAN Dual acceptor. Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Pukekohe February 25 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Le Jacques Cartier with 57.5kg at $29.30. On debut eighth of 11 at Ruakaka January 6 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Zivou with 57kg at $13.70. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Everything points to a bright return. |
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CATWALK QUEEN
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG CATWALK COLLECTIVE SYNDICATE & ENTAIN NZ LTD Dual acceptor. Three-year-old filly (Per Incanto - Outflank). Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott has her ready for this with four recent trials prior to her debut today. Runner-up in a Taupo trial over 900m on May 19. Big chance to make an immediate impact. |
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