Taupo 16 Aug 2026
GOING: H(8)
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LITTLE AVONDALE STUD 1000m Track: HVY8 Out 2m |
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Tiago and Lovegrove will press forward, with a couple of the debutants also pressing forward. LEVARTI (10) did what she had to do when winning her only public trial to date last month. She draws the fence which could be an issue if she can't hold her place early on, but if she stays out of trouble, then she will be all the rage. RED WINGS (2) tried hard when finishing on late for third when making his debut over 970m at Cambridge-synthetic nearly 4 weeks ago. He cops a wide gate, but he has the scope to improve quickly, so stick with him. LASSIE (6) has the race-experience edge over the top pick, and her last start second Awapuni-synthetic was sound enough, albeit 8 weeks ago. Include her in all top 4 combos to be safe. CAMILA (5) caught the eye with a late finish for second fresh up over 970m on the poly track at Cambridge and she may settle closer this time from a superior gate. Craig Grylls sticks with her, and so do we. SUAVE (4) was a warm favourite when failing to fire in his only run this year at Tauherenikau in early March. He can spice up some exotic bets in this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Levarti has a big reputation, and should win her debut.
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TIAGO
PHILLIP STEVENS 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG IT'S A SURE THING BRO SYNDICATE, EMMA LISSINGTON, CHARLIE BECKETT, PAULINE & CHRIS BUNGARD, EILEEN & GREG WARD, JOHN PRICE, LYNETTE STANLEY & MICHAEL LISSINGTON Gelding back from a spell of eight months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at Tauranga January 2 over 1200m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Panther carrying 58.5kg at $49.80. Previously first up; third of 9 at Matamata December 19 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Our Lurrina carrying 58.5kg at $36.70. Looks all set for a positive return. |
4 JOE NISHIZUKA |
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RED WINGS
JIM COLLETT 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD At debut, 3rd of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 22 over 970m, 2.5 len behind Fat Albert carrying 57kg at $8.60. Shows ability and expected to improve. Rates highly and can go on with it. |
7 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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CAPE REINGA
TONY PIKE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG LWF FAMILY Four-year-old gelding making debut by Tassort out of Noanoa. Purchased for AUD $ 100,000 (Inglis 2024 Premier Yearling Sale). Won a trial at Te Rapa over 900m August 4. Worth watching for any market moves. |
5 M MCNAB |
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SUAVE
GUY LOWRY & LEAH ZYDENBOS 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG GUY LOWRY Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign ran last of 9 at Tauherenikau on March 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Richemont carrying 58kg at $2.70. First up last campaign 5th of 9 at this track on October 10 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Hasstorock with 57.5kg at $8.20. Finished sixth in a Foxton trial over 850m on July 14. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign. |
10 KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR |
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CAMILA
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG ELSDON PARK BLOODSTOCK LTD Second run back. First-up after three months came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 22 over 970m, 0.6 len behind Fat Albert with 55.5kg at $15.90. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Nulli carrying 56.5kg at $10.30. Winning chance with that run under the belt. |
3 C J GRYLLS |
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LASSIE
GUY LOWRY & LEAH ZYDENBOS 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG ANNA & SAM WOOD, ALI & GRANT SYMINTON, BRIGID & GUY LOWRY,MAREE & PAUL APATU, JULIET & FRED COATES, TED VAN ZONNEVELD & E P LOWRY Had two starts to date. At debut, 4th of 7 at Awapuni Synthetic on May 31 over 1000m, 6 len behind Vanbrugh Belle with 56.5kg at $7.20. Second-up 2nd in a small field at Awapuni Synthetic on June 21 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind Karryn carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. Expected to measure up. |
9 KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR |
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AFFAIRE D'AMOUR
RALPH MANNING 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG R R MANNING Was well in the market at debut, ran second last of 7 at Waverley on July 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Brutiful Lass with 57kg at $4.20. Better for that run and can do much better. |
4 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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ZIPPIDY
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG MATTHEW DELAHUNTY, DEAN & TENNILLE HAWKINS, CLAIRE & NICK HEWSON Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign faded in the straight 6th of 10 at Tauherenikau on March 5 over 1300m, slow going 5.5 len behind St Monica with 55.5kg at $4.70. When resuming last campaign ran second last in a small field at Te Rapa on December 13 over 1100m, slow going 1.3 len behind Dashing Dixie with 55kg at $9.50. Trialled on August 4 at Te Rapa over 900m and finished fourth. Capable of a bold return. |
5 GEORGE ROOKE |
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BAIA SERENA
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO BROWN FILLY 54.0KG ELSDON PARK BLOODSTOCK LTD Filly by Savabeel facing the starter for the first time. Won trial at Te Rapa over 900m on August 4. Don't rule her out. |
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LEVARTI
KEN & BEV KELSO 3YO BROWN FILLY 54.0KG P & C BROWN, T & M ENTING, P & A KIRTON, K & B KELSO, M & G MALOY, B FOSTER & L J VERHEYEN Ken & Bev Kelso trained three-year-old filly lining up for debut. Recent trial winner at Te Awamutu. Good draw will assist chances. Can get off the mark straight away. |
1 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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RHAENA
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG ZAME PARTNERSHIP Andrew Forsman trained three-year-old filly lining up for first race start. Scored in a recent Te Rapa trial. Any market support will add to the confidence. |
6 JOE DOYLE |
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MOLTO SPIRITO
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO BROWN FILLY 54.0KG TONY RIDER, SUE REAN & PHIL REAN Filly by Savabeel making her first appearance. Runner-up in a Te Rapa trial over 900m on August 4. Pay to keep an eye on betting moves. |
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CHIZARA
PETER & SHAUN MCKAY 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG A D SCHUMACHER First starter by Derryn out of Chela Choi. Has a total of two trials prior to her debut today. Prefer to see under race conditions. |
2 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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WANTANOTHERROUND
VICKI PRENDERGAST 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG SHAYNE COOMBE & BEN VINING Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when ran last of 8 at this track on December 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Rebel Creek with 52.5kg at $42.30. Looks tested at this stage. |
8 L H SATHERLEY |
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LOVEGROVE
STEPHEN AUTRIDGE 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG D & C DAVIE, G & K DAVIE, G & C HARVEY, B & C LETCHER, D & K LETCHER, J LETCHER, T & N LETCHER & M LUNJEVICH Resumes from a spell. Not seen since she finished last of 12 at Pukekohe February 25 over 1200m, soft track; 12 len behind Le Jacques Cartier carrying 55.5kg at $41.60. On debut ran last in a small field at Te Aroha January 3 over 1150m, on heavy track; 44 len behind Velvet Blue carrying 55.5kg at $2.70. Wait and see how she comes up. |
6 GEORGE ROOKE |
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UNIQUE VALOR
T R TE KEETI 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG TE KEETI BLOODSTOCK LTD Third-up today. Resuming ran second last of 9 at Te Aroha on June 21 over 1150m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Winner Patch with 55.5kg at $39.50. Last start 2nd of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on July 18 over 1100m, on heavy track; 0.2 len behind Bokushi carrying 55.5kg at $36.50. Tough task ahead this time. |
9 JOE DOYLE |
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NEW REGIME
BARRY DONOGHUE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG POPLAR LODGE LTD Gelding by Russian Revolution making his first appearance. Won a Te Awamutu trial over 850m on July 14. Prefer to see. |
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