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A strong gallop is likely with Hurricane Hartley and Smashing Sister taking up the running, closely attended by Impressive Belle and Estilo. ESTILO (7) resumed with a top effort for second here 2 weeks ago, and she has a touch more upside than a few of her rivals in this. She strips fitter, and is set to go one better. IMPRESSIVE BELLE (6) has been placed in 7 of her 11 starts, including all 4 of her runs on this track. She resumes with a couple of solid trials under her belt, and she will be ready to rumble. BATU (1) showed some ability during his first prep without having all the luck in the world. His trial form indicates that he has talent, and from a good draw, he can make a positive start to his second campaign. Each way value. JACK HIGH (3) makes his debut as a rising 6YO gelding, so he must have been worth waiting for. He trialled up last month, and the market will be out best guide. SHATIN (5) did not do much near the end of his last campaign, but he has run the odd good race in the past, and he could bolster all top 4 combos with a peak run here on his home track. SUGGESTED PLAY: Estilo can win, and Shatin at bolters odds will be worth including.
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BATU
TAYLA SHERWOOD 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G BOUDOUANI, A D DYE, J S FALLON, MISS S M GILLESPIE, O R HENDERSON, T C J KEARNS, S C LUCOCK, J C PRICE, W ROGERS, S RUSBRIDGE, MRS T SHERWOOD & R A WARD Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 13 at Te Aroha October 22 over 1150m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Waiata with 58.5kg at $19.30. On debut fourth of 9 at this track August 20 over 970m, 3 len behind Anton carrying 58.5kg at $3.70. Everything points to a bright return. |
2 GEORGE ROOKE |
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| 2 | 8x |
HURRICANE HARTLEY
MS D KENNEDY 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG LEANACH LODGE LTD Resuming after a break; only one run when failed to make an impression; second last of 9 at Matamata on March 11 over 1050m, slow going 8 len behind My Gabriel with 54.5kg at $39. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
3 HYEONTAEK OH |
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JACK HIGH
JOANNE SURGENOR 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG ASHFORD LODGE LTD On debut. Five-year-old gelding by Ace High out of Beautiful Girl. At the most recent trial finished fourth at Avondale over 800m. Pay to keep an eye on betting moves. |
7 CORENTIN BERGE |
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| 4 | 570x8 |
MIVIRGO
SCOTT WENN 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S T WENN Second run back. First-up after seven months eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on May 20 over 970m, 8 len behind Angels Brew carrying 57.5kg at $31.20. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway Mdn-Sw on February 14 2025 over 1600m, 15 len behind Bay Express with 57kg at $67.50. Can do much better this time with the run under his belt. |
8 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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| 5 | 7709x |
SHATIN
GRAEME LORD 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG L K HUGHES, G J LORD, J G MCGIFFORD & EST LATE P C REID Resumes. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Tauranga November 15 over 2100m, soft track; 18 len behind Zacabasso carrying 56.5kg at $34.10. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at this track May 21 2025 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Shamus Enigma carrying 55.5kg at $26. Solid return wouldn't surprise. |
4 SAM MCNAB |
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| 6 | 2438x |
IMPRESSIVE BELLE
G A & D G ROGERSON & CLINT ISDALE 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG B R HUTTON Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Waverley October 20 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind The Big Picture with 53.5kg at $12.50. On debut sixth of 14 at Matamata April 19 2024 over 1400m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Chante Moi with 57kg at $10. Everything points to a effective return. |
1 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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ESTILO
G A & D G ROGERSON & CLINT ISDALE 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG G A ROGERSON MNZM, REDBANK PTY LTD, C FRANICH, D W LAKE & PATERANGI PASTORAL LTD Third race start. First start ran last of 9 at Ellerslie on June 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Boombox carrying 54kg at $15.70. Went for a break before returning made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on May 20 over 970m, 1.75 len behind Angels Brew with 56.5kg at $16.90. Sure to run well. |
6 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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| 8 | x7757 |
SMASHING SISTER
SEAN CAMERON 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG T O HARRISON & S L CAMERON Last start faded in the straight 7th of 13 at Te Rapa on May 24 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Aurora Belle carrying 56.5kg at $53. Before that 5th of 14 at Wanganui on May 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Roc All Night carrying 55.5kg at $39.40. Must be respected. |
5 JOE NISHIZUKA |
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