Pukekohe 24 Jun 2026
GOING: H(10)
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BARRIE DUCKWORTH MEMORIAL 1600m Track: HEAVY 10 True |
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Good pace from Paper Romance, Jamestown and Asvakan going forward. DUN TALKIN' (2) found the line strongly when finishing runner-up over this trip at Te Aroha nearly 3 weeks ago in heavy ground. He may already be looking for more ground, but on a heavy track, he can get away with another run over 1600m. On top for us. THE MAILMAN (3) just missed the bob of the head at Te Aroha last start, and he is overdue to go one better. Hard to beat, despite copping a wide gate. DA ACE (1) has not run a bad race in his last 5 starts, and he is another well-fancied runner with a wide draw. He won't lack fitness, and his first win is not far away. MUCHACHA (9) tried hard on a track that was firmer than she preferred at Tauranga nearly 4 weeks ago, and she will relish stepping out to 1600m for the first time. Each way. PAPER ROMANCE (6) is a 5YO gelding only having his third start, and he should be at his peak fitness now. With the right run, he is a top 4 chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: The Mailman each way.
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DA ACE
DARRELL HOLLINSHEAD 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG DARRELL HOLLINSHEAD Recent form sound. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1600m, slow going 1.1 len behind Not Usual Moana with 57.5kg at $8.20. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Ellerslie on May 6 over 2100m, slow going 1.75 len behind Silver Patch carrying 58.5kg at $5.80. Can improve again. Looks tough to stop again. |
18 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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| 2 | 97x02 |
DUN TALKIN'
CAT BURDEN 4YO GELDING 58.0KG Third-up today. First-up 10th of 12 at Matamata on May 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Del Inquent with 58.5kg at $16.50. Second-up 2nd of 14 at Te Aroha on June 4 over 1600m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Aixoise carrying 58.5kg at $11.60. Racing well. Leading hope this time. |
4 M CAMERON |
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| 3 | 64302 |
THE MAILMAN
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S B MARSH, E SMITH & R SUPPLE Dual acceptor. Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 14 at Te Aroha on June 4 over 1600m, in the wet; nose behind Final Reason carrying 58.5kg at $6.70. The start before that 10th of 14 at this track on May 1 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Allaces carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. Expected to be very competitive. |
17 GEORGE ROOKE |
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FAHALI
GRANT & TANA SHAW 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG TANA SHAW, DENNIS SHAW, CLAIRE SHAW, GRANT SHAW, DANIEL WINCHESTER & BILL GIANOTTI At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Matamata on June 14 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Trouble Maker carrying 58.5kg at $53.40. Before that 11th of 13 at Hastings on May 21 over 1600m, in the wet; 21 len behind Sunny with 57.5kg at $37.10. One of the chances. |
15 L H SATHERLEY |
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JAMESTOWN
MS D KENNEDY 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG DIANA KENNEDY & CAROLINE KENNEDY Second-up. First start ran second last of 11 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1400m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Yamato Satona with 57.5kg at $24. Returned from break 4th of 14 at Te Aroha on June 4 over 1600m, in the wet; 2 len behind Final Reason with 56.5kg at $30.80. Rates highly and expected to finish much closer. |
9 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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PAPER ROMANCE
AIMEE BLACK 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG J LIDGARD & L MOORE Raced twice to date. At debut, 4th of 14 at Ellerslie on May 6 over 1500m, slow going 2.75 len behind Hell Island carrying 57.5kg at $12.90. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at Te Rapa on May 24 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind The Ritz carrying 57.5kg at $6.40. Steps up a level but he can measure up. |
12 A LAWSON-CARROLL |
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COLGATE
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MARKWOOD LODGE LTD First starter by Raise The Flag - Ginella. Has run a number of unimpressive trials leading in today's debut. Not seen on the track to assess positively. Prefer to see. |
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LADY CHARLTON
PETER & JESSICA BROSNAN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG DON MACKENZIE Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Matamata on June 14 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Pre Nup carrying 57.5kg at $15.40. The race before that 8th of 14 at Te Aroha on June 4 over 1600m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Final Reason carrying 55kg at $29.60. Shapes as one to consider. |
1 JACK TAPLIN |
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MUCHACHA
TONY COLE 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG P M DAVID & B P FAITH Last start 4th of 11 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Miss Silhouette with 56.5kg at $16.40. Before that 6th of 8 at Ellerslie on May 6 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Bonnie Gem carrying 57.5kg at $10.90. Strong chance to break though. |
5 WARREN KENNEDY |
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| 10 | 85 |
MISSTILLYMARA
BEN & RYAN FOOTE 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG TREVOR HURLEY TRUST Lining up for just third start. At debut, ran second last of 9 at Hawera on May 17 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Madison carrying 57.5kg at $13.20. Second-up 5th of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on June 12 over 1600m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Bridie with 54.5kg at $8.40. Further improved and is worth including in calculations. |
6 SAM MCNAB |
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SO LIKE ZEE
SIMON REES 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG SIMON REES LTD & GREG OLIVER Second-up. Comes off a 46-day let-up. First-up after seven months ran second last of 12 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 1215m, on rain affected going; 16 len behind Purosangue carrying 52.5kg at $23.60. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at Matamata on October 17 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Bradley carrying 52.5kg at $40.10. Can't enthuse despite stepping up to 1600m. |
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SOCOTRA
DONNA LOGAN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Having third race start. At big odds at debut, eased back early on 8th of 10 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1400m, 7 len behind Misissipi Gambler with 55.5kg at $27.60. Last start 5th of 10 at Matamata on June 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Pre Nup carrying 57.5kg at $57.60. With further improvement can play a major role. |
19 ERIN M LEIGHTON |
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DIDO BELLE
SHANE CRAWFORD 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 10 at Matamata on June 14 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Pre Nup carrying 57.5kg at $24.90. Before that 8th of 14 at Te Aroha on June 4 over 1600m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Aixoise carrying 54.5kg at $27.60. Will need to improve sharply on recent form. |
3 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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MORNING LIGHT
TONY COLE 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG GERALD HARVEY At debut, got back early 9th of 14 at Te Aroha on June 4 over 1600m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Final Reason with 56.5kg at $17.80. Don't think she will trouble this field. |
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SACRED SIN
NICHOLAS BISHARA 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG N P BISHARA & W J SHEEHAN Third-up today. Resuming ran second last of 11 at this track on May 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Whistler carrying 57.5kg at $38.90. Second run from a spell got back early 9th of 14 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Not Usual Moana with 57.5kg at $98.20. Others preferred. |
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MISS MARGOT
DONNA LOGAN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG S RUSBRIDGE At the latest run 8th of 10 at Matamata on June 14 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Pre Nup with 55.5kg at $23. The race before that 9th of 11 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Miss Silhouette with 55.5kg at $52.30. Needs to show a lot more before recommending. |
16 TOM WIGRAM |
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G'DAY GOLDIE
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG THE SUNLIGHT TRUST Dual acceptor. At the latest run 7th of 14 at Te Aroha on June 4 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Final Reason carrying 56.5kg at $7.70. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Matamata on May 13 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Del Inquent carrying 56.5kg at $7.80. In a suitable race and looks sure to feature. |
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GO JOANNA
NICHOLAS BISHARA 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG N BISHARA, P TENWOLDE, D DEVITT, C PULLEN-BURRY Dual acceptor. Most recently 5th of 14 at Te Aroha on June 4 over 1600m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Aixoise with 56.5kg at $7.20. The race before that 11th of 14 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Not Usual Moana carrying 54.5kg at $11.40. Nicely placed and is a definite top three chance. |
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HUMBLE SPEAR
BRUCE WALLACE & GRANT COOKSLEY 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MISS E DU, MR L Y & T K TEE Dual acceptor. Second run back. Comes off a 54-day let-up. First-up after five months ran last of 11 at this track on May 1 over 1200m, slow going 27 len behind Whistler with 55.5kg at $43.90. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Ellerslie 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 11 over 1600m, slow going 20 len behind Day One carrying 55.5kg at $88.80. Happy to risk here on what he's shown lately. |
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ASVAKAN
DONNA LOGAN 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Dual acceptor. At debut, raced on the pace before fading 8th of 12 at Matamata on June 14 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Trouble Maker with 58.5kg at $17.80. Would have to improve significantly on what we've seen to play a role here. |
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