Wingatui 31 May 2026
GOING: H(10)
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OTAGO ENGINEERING 1200m Track: HEAVY 10 True |
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Strong tempo assured with Charm Manhattan, American Cheval and Claudius Maximuss rolling to the front. AIRPARK HUSTLER (3) battled on fairly well at Riccarton Park last start after settling well back, and his form this prep has been a mixed bag. Dropping back to 1200m on a heavy track could be the key, and from a handy draw, he can take this out. FRENCH DOLL (8) has relocated from the North Island, and she resumes for a new stable. She is nicely placed after a kilo claim, and she will find the company down here more to her liking. Hard to beat, and follow the money. BAKERS DOZEN (7) is racing in terrific heart, backing up with another narrow victory at this track and trip to make it 2 straight wins. There is more depth to this field, but she is as tough as nails, and the hat-trick beckons. PETE’S PRIDE (1) showed improvement last time at Riccarton Park when finishing sixth in a decent field. He has winning form on this track, and even from a wide gate, he would not be a shock winner. SHAMEL EXPRESS (11) resumes from a spell, and gets in with a light weight. Don't risk him. Can win. SUGGESTED PLAY: French Doll and Shamel Express at each-way value in an even field.
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| 1 | 83506 |
PETE'S PRIDE
LEE CALLAWAY 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG BAAA BAR SYNDICATE, W BUCKWELL, A COUGHLAN, C V MCLACHLAN, C RITCHIE & P J STECHMAN Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 15 at Riccarton Park on May 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Toronto with 59.5kg at $18.20. The race before that 14th of 16 at Riccarton Park in the LR Great Easter Stakes on April 25 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Inflamed with 54kg at $22.50. Capable enough on his day and is expected to run well. |
13 D R BOTHAMLEY |
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| 2 | 56462 |
INDUSTRIALIST
SALLY MCKAY 8YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG K N & T K LARSEN & T J NALLY At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Ascot Park on May 10 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.0 len behind The Hangover carrying 56kg at $5. The start before that 6th of 10 at Riverton on May 8 over 1400m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Go Lotte with 57kg at $12. Can continue his ascendancy. |
10 SIMA MXOTHWA |
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| 3 | 04026 |
AIRPARK HUSTLER
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG G HARRIS & M R PITMAN Comes here off a 50-day let-up. Last start 6th of 13 at Riccarton Park on April 11 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Iron Hawk carrying 57.5kg at $5.60. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Riverton on April 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Monaghan Boy with 54kg at $3.50. Expected to play a major role. |
3 DONOVAN COOPER |
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| 4 | 5x546 |
CHARM MANHATTAN
KRYSTAL-MARIE WILLIAMS 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG THREE CODES SYNDICATE At the latest run second last of 7 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 14 over 1200m, 3 len behind Motiontime carrying 53kg at $10.20. Before that 4th of 12 at Riccarton Park on April 25 over 1000m, slow going 1.75 len behind Mi Bella carrying 57kg at $60.30. Happy to overlook. |
1 BRETT MURRAY |
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| 5 | 11729 |
CLAUDIUS MAXIMUSS
LEE CALLAWAY 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG MRS L M & S D BLAIR-EDIE Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 15 at Riccarton Park on May 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Toronto with 57.5kg at $45. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 7 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Megalomaniac carrying 54kg at $3.90. Not one of the major players. |
5 G A JOGOO |
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| 6 | 75515 |
TYCOON PRINCE
JO-ANNE DALTON 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG A B HARPER, MRS K R HARPER, MRS J F KILKELLY & T KILKELLY Last start 5th of 7 at Ascot Park on May 10 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind The Hangover carrying 57kg at $2.90. The start before that won by 1.5 len at this track April 27 over 1200m in the wet defeating Nobellem carrying 60kg at $3. Prepared to overlook. |
2 L T HEMI |
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| 7 | 21311 |
BAKERS DOZEN
KELLY SHEARING 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG MS H E PHINNEY Form hard to fault. Last start won by a nose at this track May 22 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Hooray For Harry carrying 53kg at $11. The start before that won by a 0.5 len at Riverton May 8 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Deciphering Me with 55kg at $5.40. Key runner in this line-up. |
4 KENDRA BAKKER |
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| 8 | 3675x |
FRENCH DOLL
JOSEPH WALDRON 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG SPRINGVALE STABLES LTD, JILL FANNIN, BLASTOFF SYNDICATE, EDWARD HORNBROOK, EDWARD HORNBROOK, PETER WILSON, JOHN CUTLER, JUSTIN STONELAKE, ALLAN FIDDES & RAY CADOGAN Is first-up after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Wanganui February 22 over 1600m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Belle Tribute carrying 56kg at $8.30. First up last campaign fifth of 13 at Tauherenikau November 1 over 1300m, soft track; 2 len behind Thooza carrying 57kg at $9.40. Looks very hard to beat. |
8 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 9 | 60213 |
AMERICAN CHEVAL
TERRY KENNEDY 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG RAYMOND CHALKLIN, GRAEME ANDERSON, TERRY KENNEDY Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 7 at this track on May 22 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.2 len behind Bakers Dozen carrying 54.5kg at $2.60. The start before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 3 len at this track April 27 over 1400m in heavy going defeating The Hares Ears carrying 58kg at $2.30. Has ability and can measure up on best form. |
7 T R MOSELEY |
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| 10 | 51390 |
MOON MONEY
LYN PRENDERGAST 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG D KINGSLAND, D CALVERLEY, G DAWSON, G HARRISON, B WILSON, B HAWKINS, G DONALDSON, G CALVERLEY, A SMITH, K HARTLEY, B CRESSEY & L BELL Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 11th of 15 at Riccarton Park on May 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Toronto with 53.5kg at $41.40. The start before that 9th of 12 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Champagne Diblu with 54kg at $14.40. Will need to improve many lengths to feature. |
9 MS K WILLIAMS |
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| 11 | 1200x |
SHAMEL EXPRESS
AMBER HOFFMAN 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG J CONSTABLE, A L HOFFMAN & R J WOOD Resumes after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Te Aroha October 22 over 1600m, soft track; 11 len behind Mollify carrying 56kg at $14.10. When resuming last campaign second of 13 at Matamata April 17 2025 over 1400m, soft track; a long neck behind Urlar carrying 58.5kg at $30.20. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work. |
12 ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE |
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| 12 | 7475x |
THE ESPY
SHANKAR MUNIANDY 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG S MUNIANDY Resuming after three months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Tauherenikau March 5 over 1600m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Plain Sailing with 57.5kg at $3.40. Previously first up; ran last of 7 at Trentham December 6 over 1400m, soft track; 33 len behind Our Sniper carrying 57kg at $4.50. Not without claims. |
6 A NAJIB |
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| 13 | x9207 |
BALZANO
NIKKI WHITE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG M J WHITE, N WHITE, T DUNCAN, L SCOTT, D COCKBURN & J HARRIS Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 7 at this track on April 27 over 1200m, in the wet; 16 len behind Tycoon Prince with 58kg at $4.50. The run before that ran last of 14 at Riverton on April 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 48 len behind Eastandwest with 59.5kg at $20.40. Rates highly on best efforts and can break back into the winners' list. |
11 BRANDON MAY |
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| 14 | 07x84 |
LET ME LOOSE
SAMANTHA WYNNE 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG P DAIKEE, J LOWSLEY, S PERRY, N GROWCOTT, I FREER, W WADDELL & L DAIKEE Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up led to the turn then faded 8th of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Sacred Dior carrying 53.5kg at $32.90. Second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track on April 27 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Tycoon Prince with 54kg at $8.60. In the mix. |
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