AWAPUNI SYNTHETIC 21 Jun 2026
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Slick tempo with Sir Mikki to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. SIR MIKKI (1) broke a long win drought when winning fresh up here 3 weeks ago by a nose. He is normally better with racing, so he has come back in great order, and there is no reason why he can't double the dose. SUBTLE IMAGE (3) had a tough trip, then hit a flat spot here last start before running on again late in the run home, finishing fifth. He cops a tough gate, but if he can find a spot closer to the rails this time, then he is capable of taking it out. NOVAK (2) was perfectly ridden to score at Cambridge on Wednesday, and with the aid of a 2kg claim to offset his weight rise, he can win again. ZACKERY (8) finished fourth here last time out behind the top pick, and he maps to receive a good run from his handy gate here. Stick with him for all top 4 combos. KEEPITINYOURWALLET (6) has been steadily improving with racing, and he has a good chance to turn his form around here. Each way value for us. RIBELLA ROSE (5) makes her poly track debut, and can't be risked. Include. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keepitinyourwallet each way.
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SIR MIKKI
LISA LATTA 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG K N BUCKMAN, S E CROFT, C DUNN, MRS F L & M FEARON, C M GRAY, S J HAYLOCK, MISS L M LATTA, D & G NELSON, R M OPIE, THE LOUISE SYNDICATE, S P WESTBY, J K & R L WILLIAMS & B WISTRAND Second run back. First-up after six months won by a nose at this track May 31 over 2140m defeating Weneedashock carrying 58kg at $8.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at this track on June 8 2025 over 2140m, 1.5 len behind Kawatiri carrying 61kg at $6.30. Back in great shape and is among the better hopes. |
2 J K RIDDELL |
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| 2 | 86321 |
NOVAK
G A & D G ROGERSON & CLINT ISDALE 7YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG CLINTON ISDALE Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 3 over 2000m, 4 len behind Skymax with 54kg at $7.50. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on May 23 over 1800m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Fulla Grace carrying 57.5kg at $7.90. Worth plenty of thought. |
7 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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| 3 | 51235 |
SUBTLE IMAGE
PETER AND TRENT DIDHAM 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG SUBTLE TWO SYNDICATE, THORNY ISSUES SYNDICATE & WARDVILLE WALLIES SYNDICATE Most recently 5th of 10 at this track on May 31 over 2140m, 2.5 len behind Sir Mikki carrying 56kg at $4.20. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Hastings on May 21 over 2100m, in the wet; 4 len behind Kwanza carrying 57kg at $3.30. Can atone. |
10 TONI DAVIES |
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| 4 | 9810 |
NAUGHTY GRANNIE
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG M W BOYD, D C ELLIS CNZM, J A ELSTOB, K W FENTON-ELLIS MNZM & G M SOUTHWORTH Last start ran last of 12 at Ellerslie on June 6 over 2100m, slow going 17 len behind Free Bird carrying 57kg at $19.10. Before that scored a big 3.5 len win at Cambridge Synthetic May 20 over 2000m defeating Brother Max with 54.5kg at $10. Better than the last run suggests and can feature in the finish. |
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| 5 | 34146 |
RIBELLA ROSE
LISA LATTA 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG MRS D M BELTON, ELEVEN THIRSTY FILLIES SYNDICATE (MGR: JESS LAW), P C FRYER, MRS D GURNEY, J M HERD, HILLIES FILLIES (MGR: H BLEACH), IRISH CHOICE SYNDICATE (MGR: RICK DUREY), MISS L M LATTA, N MARKS, MS D A & T MASTERS, C MIDDLETON, MRS M NESSLING, A B & MRS E M OLIVER, M A PRATT, J PURVIS, E P & I P ROBERTS, T SMITH, MRS C J TOD & B E WILLIAMS Most recently 6th of 14 at Wanganui on May 30 over 2040m, slow going 5.5 len behind Coney Island with 56.5kg at $6.20. Before that 4th of 14 at Otaki on May 16 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Dance For Her with 54.5kg at $20. Well placed so don’t underestimate. |
1 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 6 | 00065 |
KEEPITINYOURWALLET
STEPHEN MERCER 5YO GREY GELDING 54.0KG S MERCER, M MERCER & T WAGSTAFF At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on May 31 over 1700m, 2.75 len behind Tarzador with 54kg at $11.90. The run before that 6th of 14 at Woodville on April 29 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Dubai's Potiki carrying 58.5kg at $19.90. Going well. Definitely worth including. |
8 C DELL |
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| 7 | 42943 |
ORANGE RIVER
G A & D G ROGERSON & CLINT ISDALE 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG D W LAKE, NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD & G A ROGERSON MNZM Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track on May 31 over 2140m, 1.5 len behind Sir Mikki with 54kg at $5.70. Before that 4th of 11 at Hawera on May 17 over 2100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Beetlegeuse carrying 62kg at $9.10. Close to a win. Has ability and can take this out. |
9 KELLY MYERS |
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| 8 | 65034 |
ZACKERY
MATTHEW EALES 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG D C & MRS K M BENSON, K BLITHE, J & N BROWN, D G BURROW, S CHRISTIAN, J DRUCE, M N J EALES, MRS F & M FEARON, S FRASER, P GULLIVER-BIRKETT, T HOULISTON, L HOWIE, C IRONSIDE, A LISTER, A & S PASSMORE, N SAVELL, J & P TOLLEY & MS E VINE Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on May 31 over 2140m, 2 len behind Sir Mikki with 54kg at $4.90. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Tauherenikau on May 3 over 2050m, 4.5 len behind Relentless with 58.5kg at $2.60. Rates highly and can break through. |
4 KAVISH CHOWDHOORY |
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| 9 | 097x8 |
CUBA STREET
G INNES 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG G D INNES Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after five months 8th of 11 at this track on May 31 over 1700m, 6 len behind Tarzador carrying 54kg at $17. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on May 25 2025 over 1400m, long-neck behind Jamaica Bay with 58.5kg at $33.70. Still early in the prep and might need more time. |
3 LIAM KAURI |
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| 10 | 76746 |
CRY BABY
DEBORAH PARRY 7YO BAY MARE 54.0KG D H, MS D J, MISS N M, MRS R J & DR T J PARRY At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track on May 31 over 2140m, 3.5 len behind Sir Mikki with 53kg at $22.60. The start before that 4th of 7 at Tauherenikau on May 3 over 2050m, 6 len behind Relentless carrying 54.5kg at $9.70. Prepared to risk in this line-up. |
5 JIM CHUNG |
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