Rotorua 01 Jul 2026
GOING: H(10)
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SHERLOCK CONTRACTING 1560m Track: HEAVY 10 True |
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Genuine tempo with the speedy Elle Mcfab leading the way. ELLE MCFAB (4) has set the pace and weakened out of it in each of her 2 starts back from a spell, and should have no fitness concerns third up from a spell. She is a toff in the wet, and a form reversal is on the cards here. On top for us at a price. MORNING COCOA (5) drops back from 2200m for this assignment, and she has been placed on this course in the past, which is an advantage, so stick with her on an each-way basis. NOT USUAL MOANA (9) capped off some good form for a well-deserved maiden win at Te Rapa just over a month ago. She benefits from a 2kg claim, and she has the scope to go on with the job. MARRIAGE VOWS (8) battled away fairly well for a midfield finish at Matamata last time out, and she will drop 2.5kg from that run with the aid of a 4kg claim. Each way. FINAL REASON (7) was a gritty last-stride maiden winner at Te Aroha nearly 4 weeks ago, and from a superior gate, she can measure up in this company as well. Include in all top 4 combos to be safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Elle McFab can win this.
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JACK IN THE BOX
DIANE ANDERSEN 8YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG AVRO ENTERPRISES LTD Second run back. First-up after seven months ran last of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 3 over 1300m, 7 len behind Bannen carrying 54kg at $37.20. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at Te Rapa on May 31 2025 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Charmer carrying 55.5kg at $21. Can't see him turning things around. |
6 TOM WIGRAM |
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MR BLACKJACK
KURTIS PERTAB 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG MS S M SCHLAEPFER & MS J A YOUNG Third-up today. First-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Hawera on May 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind The Black Prince with 58.5kg at $7.40. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at New Plymouth Raceway June 12 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Timemakesthewine with 57.5kg at $6.20. Solid credentials and worth consideration. |
1 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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PREDOMINANCE
BENJAMIN KING 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Y L S LAM Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at this track December 5 over 1560m on a soft track defeating Shuffle The Pack with 55.5kg at $24. When resuming last campaign ran last of 8 at Tauranga on March 30 2025 over 1600m, 15 len behind Heza Sharp One carrying 57.5kg at $24.60. Was runner-up in a trial at Taupo on May 19 over 1100m. Capable of a bold return. |
10 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 4 | 70x90 |
ELLE MCFAB
DAVID GREENE 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG N J CUNNOLD, L FERGUSSON, MISS H A GREENE, J D HODGSON, I INNES, MRS C A MCLEOD, C J MCMULLAN, R.P.M. SYNDICATE, MS A SEDDON, MRS S THORBURN, B C, M & P WAGHORN Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 9th of 11 at Ellerslie on May 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Sweet Smile carrying 52kg at $24.40. Second run from a spell faded in the straight 12th of 14 at Matamata on June 14 over 1600m, slow going 13 len behind Pegasus carrying 58kg at $5.30. Racing well. Likely improver who looks hard to beat. |
8 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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| 5 | 15246 |
MORNING COCOA
ANDREW FORSMAN 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG OKAHARAU STATION LTD Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Last start 6th of 9 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 2200m, slow going 5 len behind Heza Sharp One with 57.5kg at $3.80. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on May 9 over 2200m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Whatthemansaw carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Well placed and gets her chance to break through. |
7 GEORGE ROOKE |
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EAGLE ROCK
KYLIE LITTLE 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG K A LITTLE & GENE JACOBSON Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 12 at Hawera on May 17 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Bean A Pleasure with 60kg at $15.90. Second-up 6th of 13 at Woodville on June 19 over 1600m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Don's Legacy with 59.5kg at $11.30. Rates highly and can make amends. |
3 L H SATHERLEY |
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| 7 | 661 |
FINAL REASON
RUDY LIEFTING 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG B DAVIES Most recently won by a nose at Te Aroha June 4 over 1600m in heavy going defeating The Mailman carrying 53.5kg at $15.50. Before that 6th of 14 at Matamata on May 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Andiamo with 53.5kg at $32.60. One of the chances. |
2 JOE NISHIZUKA |
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| 8 | x4757 |
MARRIAGE VOWS
LES COLLINS 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG HELEN CORBETT & LES COLLINS At the latest run 7th of 14 at Matamata on June 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Pegasus with 55kg at $7.90. The run before that 5th of 14 at Ellerslie on June 6 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Andiamo with 55kg at $52.80. Better placed and expected to be in the finish. |
4 HYEONTAEK OH |
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| 9 | 66231 |
NOT USUAL MOANA
SAMANTHA LOGAN 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG MR H CHEN Recent form sound. Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Last start won by a neck at Te Rapa May 30 over 1600m on a soft track defeating The Darzi carrying 54.5kg at $10.10. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Why Daddy carrying 54kg at $8.30. Looks hard to beat again. |
9 SAM MCNAB |
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SO BE IT
SIMON REES 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG G OLIVER, J RALPH & SIMON REES LTD Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last preparation winning by 0.8 len Matamata April 15 over 1600m on heavy track defeating Tampa carrying 64kg at $3. On debut seventh of 11 at Tauranga January 2 over 1200m, soft track; 3 len behind Panther carrying 55.5kg at $75.50. Anticipating a bright start to the campaign. |
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LADY MAK
PETER COUTTS 8YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG P A M COUTTS At the latest run ran second last of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 17 over 1550m, 13 len behind Lerado with 53kg at $48.50. The run before that from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Ellerslie on May 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Berenhard carrying 54kg at $39.70. Must lift. |
5 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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