Trentham 10 Jun 2026
GOING: H(10)
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MANAWATU ITM MANAWATU STEEPLECHASE 4000m Track: HEAVY 10 Out 6m |
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NEVER LOOK BACK (9) won his second hurdle start for 6 attempts when winning at Whanganui nearly 4 weeks ago by 6 lengths as the favourite in a dominant performance. He has improved this year in that role, and he will have no problems adapting to the steeples here. Stick with him on top. BRUCIE (7) has probably not lived up to his potential in this role, and he has often chanced his fences at a vital stage. He benefits from a 3kg claim, and his peak effort would take him close to winning this. SUPER FLASH (6) was a game runner-up at Whanganui over the hurdles last start, and he will be at his peak fitness now for his first attempt at the steeples. Each way value. INVISIBLE SPIRIT (2) has been tuned up for a return to the steeples with his last 2 runs being over the hurdles. He has already won in this role, and with his pace on the flat, he is a top 4 chance in this. SAINT BERNARD (5) is capable if he is in the right frame of mind. SUGGESTED PLAY: Never Look Back is fit, and he can win again.
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NEDWIN
P NELSON & C MCDOUGAL 11YO BAY GELDING 69.0KG M F & S L GARDNER, MRS C & P S NELSON Having second run back today. Freshened for 42 days. First-up after eight months ran last at Woodville on April 29 over 2100m, slow track; 17 len behind Rusty Lane carrying 57.5kg at $37.20. Previously second-up won by 3.5 len Te Rapa on May 24 2025 over 3900m slow track defeating Renegade Fighter carrying 66kg at $2.40 in a jumps. Might need this. |
10 M B GILLIES |
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INVISIBLE SPIRIT
KEVIN MYERS 8YO BAY GELDING 66.0KG J & C PERCY, C & K JACKSON, A D CURRIE, A JACKSON Last start finished sixth of 8 starters at Te Rapa on May 24 over 2800m, slow track; 5 len behind Squire with 63kg at $12.90. Before that finished fourth of 11 runners at Wanganui on May 10 over 3000m, slow track; 9 len behind Never Look Back carrying 66.5kg at $6.60. Hard to fault on his best jumps form. |
3 COREY WILES |
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NAME THE GAME
GAIL TEMPERTON 9YO BAY GELDING 66.0KG TAIKOREA THOROUGHBREDS LTD Third-up today. Resuming finished tenth of 12 runners at Woodville on April 29 over 2200m, on slow going 9 len behind Bold Bro carrying 66kg at $28.40. Second run from a spell finished sixth of 8 runners at Wanganui on May 10 over 3800m, slow track; 35 len behind Fourty Eight with 66.5kg at $7.10. Tough assignment here. Big task ahead. |
8 JAY KOZACZEK |
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UNCLE CHARLIE
STEPHEN BEATSON 8YO BAY GELDING 66.0KG S C BEATSON Resuming after a year break. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at Woodville July 13 over 4800m. Previously first up; 11 of 13 runners at Wanganui May 11 2025 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 18 len behind Four Square Pete with 58.5kg at $53.20. Confidence might be low and looks safely held. |
6 BRADLEY RANTALL |
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SAINT BERNARD
CHRISSY BAMBRY 6YO BAY GELDING 65.0KG ANDREW & CLAIRE BUTLER, JAMIE & MONIQUE HARRIS, DOUG & ANNE HARRIS, LARRY KELLY, MAHONEY GIRLS, EVELYN LANGLEY, LILLY THE FILLY SYNDICATE, TREDER FAMILY SYNDICATE, MONAGHAN SYNDICATE, ADDY BRAK SYNDICATE, BERN HARD SYNDICATE Third-up today. First-up ran last at Waverley Hcp on May 9 over 2200m, 12 len behind Helluvah Return carrying 52kg at $32.70. Second-up finished eighth of 10 starters at Awapuni Synthetic on May 31 over 2140m, 9 len behind Sir Mikki with 54kg at $11.20. Progressing well this campaign. Fitter and ready for a big run this time. |
4 HAMISH MC NEILL |
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SUPER FLASH
MARK OULAGHAN 9YO BAY GELDING 65.0KG MRS M D HAYDOCK, M P MCMAHON, M K OULAGHAN, MRS D J SYMES, A TRACEY, EST LATE L G HAYDOCK & EST LATE E H SYMES Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start finished second of 8 starters at Wanganui on May 10 over 3800m, slow track; 4.5 len behind Fourty Eight with 65kg at $11.60. Before that finished seventh of 13 runners at Woodville on April 29 over 2200m, on slow going 5 len behind Lord Spencer with 65kg at $44.50. Sure to improve again. Ready to find peak form. |
1 JOSHUA PARKER |
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BRUCIE
RAYMOND CONNORS 10YO BAY GELDING 65.0KG M S & R M CONNORS, J K & W K STEWART & EST LATE V J CHRISTOPHERS Having second run back today. First-up after eight months finished fourth of 8 starters at Wanganui on May 10 over 3800m, on slow going 9 len behind Fourty Eight with 65kg at $5.80. Previously second-up finished fifth of 12 runners at Wanganui on June 14 over 2040m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Identikit carrying 58.5kg at $29.50. Has the ability to test the top fancies. |
7 BILLY MARSHALL |
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METALLO
LUCY C DE LAUTOUR 9YO BAY GELDING 65.0KG MRS L C & W B DE LAUTOUR Second-up today. Last run ran last at Wanganui on May 30 over 2040m, slow track; 13 len behind Coney Island carrying 58.5kg at $104. At only start last preparation finished ninth of 11 runners at Woodville on April 30 2025 over 2200m, on slow going 8 len behind Never Look Back carrying 68kg at $88.20. Others rate better. |
2 MR WILLIAM FEATHERSTONE |
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NEVER LOOK BACK
GAIL TEMPERTON 7YO BROWN GELDING 65.0KG C R GRACE QSM, TAIKOREA THOROUGHBREDS LTD & MISS G S TEMPERTON Useful type. Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last to post a big 6 len win. Wanganui on May 10 over 3000m on rain affected going defeating Red Ned with 69.5kg at $4.80 in a jumps. The run before tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily finished fifth of 9 starters at Woodville on April 29 over 2100m, on slow going 3 len behind Rusty Lane with 58kg at $20.10. Tough to stop after a confidence-booster last time. |
5 EMILY J FARR |
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SKAW VALLEY
P NELSON & C MCDOUGAL 5YO BAY GELDING 65.0KG P S NELSON, D R NELSON, M H STOVELL, D J HOLDEN, P E TOD, A W & MRS V M MACLEOD, MRS J BROUGHAM, MRS N DALLAS Racing second-up today. Freshened for 45 days. Fresh up after eight months ran last at Waipukurau on April 26 over 2100m, on heavy track; 56 len behind Subtle Image with 56kg at $25.80. Previously second-up finished fourth of 12 starters at Te Rapa on July 5 over 2800m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Empire State carrying 69kg at $25.20. Others rate better. |
6 KYLAN WILES |
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