Hawera 11 Jul 2026
GOING: S(7)
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CLAAS HARVEST CENTRE TARANAKI 1400m Track: SOFT7 True |
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Tactical given the lack of speed. HE'S LUCID (4) has Lisa Allpress in the saddle which is a strong lead for his return. He has been sharpened up with a recent trial, and if he is anywhere near right, then he can take care of this field. Watch the market closely. EXAGGERATION (1) will be peaking after having 2 runs on the poly track at Awapuni, and there should be no reason why he can't cope with a turf track here. Stick with him on an each-way basis. KERETI (2) made the most of a good ride when winning on the Awapuni poly track nearly 3 weeks ago, and he won on the turf at Whanganui 2 starts before his latest winning effort. Include in all top 4 combos. SANDOKU (5) resumes from a decent spell with one trial late last month under his belt. Let the market be the best guide. SUGGESTED PLAY: He's Lucid is a winning hope.
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EXAGGERATION
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG K & MRS K A GRAY Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 10 at Awapuni Synthetic on May 31 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Sam's Turn with 58kg at $7.40. Second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Awapuni Synthetic on June 21 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Kereti with 58kg at $5.30. Definite winning chance. In a suitable race and is one of the chances. |
6 TONI DAVIES |
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| 2 | 37181 |
KERETI
MIKE BRESLIN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG W J DUNCAN Last start favourite; won by 5.5 len at Awapuni Synthetic June 21 over 1300m defeating Exaggeration carrying 56kg at $3.60. The start before that 8th of 12 at Otaki on May 16 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Dollybird carrying 55.5kg at $9.80. Can continue his ascendancy. |
5 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 3 | 82x55 |
SOTIRIO
MATTHEW EALES 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G C ARNOTT, D C, K B & MRS K M BENSON, J D DRUCE, K EDMONDS, MRS F L & M FEARON, GREENSIDE SYNDICATE, C A IRONSIDE, J LESLIE, W MCLEA, J G ROSS, K G TOWERS, ZEPHYR SYNDICATE & EST LATE J A ROACHE Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran second last in a small field at Trentham on June 10 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Ima Brazen One carrying 54kg at $9.50. Second-up ran second last in a small field at Trentham on July 2 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Farravallo with 54kg at $9. Looks a danger. |
3 L T HEMI |
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| 4 | x366x |
HE'S LUCID
KEVIN MYERS 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG D M DUNCAN & K T MYERS Gelding back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Otaki April 24 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Cremant with 61kg at $6.30. Previously first up; third of 9 at this track February 27 over 1400m, 4 len behind Omega Boy carrying 58.5kg at $6.20. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign. |
1 L J ALLPRESS |
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| 5 | x233x |
SANDOKU
BILL THURLOW AND SAM O'MALLEY 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG W J THURLOW & B SCHRADER Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at Woodville November 2 over 2100m, soft track; 5 len behind Grey Invador carrying 54kg at $2.60. First up last campaign second of 9 at Otaki September 26 over 1600m, in the wet; a head behind Sunset Boulevard carrying 55kg at $9.90. Has claims if presented on song. |
2 C J GRYLLS |
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| 6 | 626x9 |
INDIAN GOLD
ALLAN SHARROCK 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG P H GRIEVE & B C THOMAS CNZM Second run back. First-up after seven months 9th of 14 at Woodville on June 19 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Diomedes with 54.5kg at $21.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at Te Rapa on July 26 over 1600m, on heavy track; 0.9 len behind Elle Mcfab carrying 56kg at $4.30. Expect a better outcome this time. |
4 TOM WIGRAM |
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| 7 | x0718 |
SUPER WRAITH
RALPH MANNING 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG EAGLE RACING Last start led to the turn then faded 8th of 12 at Te Rapa on July 4 over 1400m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Ribkraka with 56kg at $14.30. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 3 len win at Wanganui May 30 over 1340m on a soft track defeating La Dulcin'ee carrying 58kg at $3. Capable of sharp bouncing back to win this. |
1 KELLY MYERS |
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