Ellerslie   22 Feb 2025
 
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EAGLE TECHNOLOGY AVONDALE CUP 2400m

Track: SOFT     Out 5m  

Arby can work over from a wide gate to lead. ABOUT TIME (6) she is racing super of late. Is already a G2 winner. Unbeaten on the track in three runs. Distance proven and can handle dry or wet. There is no weakness with the 4yo mare. INTERPRETATION (1) was not too bad in his last start at G3. Drawn well. Has won clockwise. Top tier chance here. MIDNIGHT BLUE (2) has run good seconds at his last two starts. Drawn well once again and cannot be omitted. TRUST IN YOU (3) is a class riser in this. Wide draw. Can get into trifecta or first four here. BEAVERTOWN BOY (5) is having his first race clockwise here. Trial winner earlier this month. Not out of this. SUGGESTED PLAY: About Time and Interpretation are win wagers.
1 62027 INTERPRETATION
CIARON MAHER
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
MR A KHEIR, MR J A O'NEILL, MR D BUZADZIC, MR T R MADDERN, MR R MESIANO, CARTY RACING, MR M S DANDIWAL, MR V KHEIR, MR B A SECATORE, MR J PAKIS, MR R WILSON, MR A OBARZANSKI, MR B BROWNLEE-SMITH, MS K SOLOMON, MR A SCAFIDI, MR B NETTLEFOLD, MRS R T SECATORE, MR G SKIEN & MR S LEWIN
At the latest run 7th of 15 at Trentham in the G3 Wellington Cup on January 18 over 3200m, 5 len behind Wolfgang with 59kg at $4.50. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Flemington in the LR Bagot Hcp on January 1 over 2800m, 0.8 len behind Grand Pierro with 57kg at $9. Not too bad last start at G3. Drawn well. Has won clockwise. Top tier chance.
2
JOHN ALLEN
NAVY,GOLD FIVE SPOTS,NAVY SLEEVES,GOLD HALVED,GOLD CAP,NAVY DIAMONDS
2 64922 MIDNIGHT BLUE
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
TE AKAU MIDNIGHT BLUE RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM)
At the latest run 2nd of 12 at New Plymouth Raceway in the G3 Taranaki Cup on February 1 over 1800m, slow going 0.8 len behind Herbert with 55.5kg at $11.50. The start before that 2nd of 12 at Taupo on December 30 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Doddle with 58.5kg at $9. Good seconds at last two starts. Drawn well once again. Cannot be omitted.
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RYAN ELLIOT
ORANGE, BLUE FIVE STARS, , BLUE SLEEVES, ORANGE STRIPES
3 40648 TRUST IN YOU
BRUCE WALLACE & GRANT COOKSLEY
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
A J & C W REYNOLDS, B J, C J, J R & R J WALLACE
At the latest run 8th of 11 at Matamata in LR on February 15 over 2000m, slow going 5 len behind What You Wish For with 56.5kg at $6.90. The start before that 4th of 15 at this track in the LR Fulton Fam Stks on February 1 over 1500m, slow going 6 len behind El Vencedor carrying 53kg at $20.80. Class riser. Wide draw. Can get into trifecta or first four here.
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M MCNAB
BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, WHITE CAP
4 13115 SON OF SUN
BRUCE WALLACE & GRANT COOKSLEY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
NEW ZEALAND GINGKOSUN INVESTMENT LTD
Most recently 5th of 15 at this track in the LR Fulton Fam Stks on February 1 over 1500m, slow going 6 len behind El Vencedor carrying 53kg at $16.60. The run before that won by a neck at this track G3 Qn Eliz Ii Cup January 1 over 2400m in soft going defeating Arby with 53.5kg at $5.50. Class riser. Five-time winner here. Cannot be omitted.
11
MATT CARTWRIGHT
BLACK, WHITE STRIPE, DARK GREEN SLEEVES, MAROON CAP, BLACK STRIPES
5 22775 BEAVERTOWN BOY
A BULL
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 53.0KG
A M BULL, A J & M W DAVIS, C A J FORSYTH, B A LLOYD, J P MORRIS & A J SUTHERLAND
Last start 5th of 15 at Trentham in the G3 Wellington Cup on January 18 over 3200m, 5 len behind Wolfgang carrying 53.5kg at $8.60. Before that 7th of 12 at Trentham in the LR Marton Cup on January 4 over 2200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Ruby Rocks carrying 59kg at $15.80. First race clockwise here. Trial winner earlier this month. Not out of this.
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DANIEL MOOR
Emerald Green, Gold Cap
6 44111 ABOUT TIME
LANCE NOBLE
4YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
BRENDAN LINDSAY MNZM & MRS J E A LINDSAY
On a three run winning streak. At the latest run favourite; won by a head at this track February 1 over 2200m on a rain affected track defeating Final Return with 55.5kg at $1.90. The start before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track December 26 over 2400m in soft going defeating High Country carrying 58kg at $3.70. Racing super. Is already a G2 winner. Unbeaten on the track.
7
WARREN KENNEDY
BLACK, YELLOW CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, CHECKS CAP
7 61109 BLUE SKY AT NIGHT
SHELLEY HALE
7YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
A J & I M BARKER
Most recently eased back early on 9th of 12 at New Plymouth Raceway in the G3 Taranaki Cup on February 1 over 1800m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Herbert carrying 54kg at $32.20. The start before that eased back early on 10th of 13 at this track in the G3 Qn Eliz Ii Cup on January 1 over 2400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Son Of Sun carrying 53.5kg at $10.90. Better than last two runs. Has won on dry and wet.
5
TAYLA MITCHELL
GOLD, DARK BLUE FIVE DIAMONDS , SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
8 49x48 KHAN HUNTER
ANTONY FULLER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
A D FULLER, GENE & BARB JACOBSEN
Resuming 4th of 8 at Tauranga on January 10 over 2100m, 6 len behind Myla with 59kg at $15.20. Second-up sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at this track on February 1 over 2200m, slow going 3.5 len behind About Time carrying 59kg at $36. Double class riser. Yet to pay a dividend here. Many here are superior.
9
ULRIKA HOLMQUIST
WHITE, BLUE STAR, BLACK SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, WHITE QUARTERS CAP
9 2l726 ARBY
DARRYN & BRIAR WEATHERLEY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
RBC RACING
Most recently 6th of 15 at Trentham in G3 Wellington Cup on January 18 over 3200m, 5 len behind Wolfgang carrying 53kg at $8.10. The run before that 2nd of 13 at this track in G3 Qn Eliz Ii Cup on January 1 over 2400m, slow going neck behind Son Of Sun with 53.5kg at $16.30. Has won at G3. Course placed. Wide draw. Can feature.
14
JASMINE FAWCETT
ROYAL BLUE, GOLD BRACES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD ARMBANDS AND CAP
10 17352 SAILOR JACK
SHAUN FANNIN & HAZEL FANNIN
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 53.0KG
S H FANNIN & G D INNES
At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Tauherenikau on February 6 over 2050m, on a slow track; nose behind Danjuro with 60kg at $6.30. Before that 5th of 13 at this track in the G3 Qn Eliz Ii Cup on January 1 over 2400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Son Of Sun with 53.5kg at $19.70. Course winner. Winning rider atop. In the mix.
10
C J GRYLLS
RED, BLUE CHECKED SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, CAP, RED SEAMS
11 x5284 MANIFIQUE
PETER DIDHAM
6YO  BROWN  MARE 53.0KG
G C COTTERILL & P G GILLESPIE
Most recently 4th of 10 at Tauherenikau in the LR Wairarapa Thoroughbred Breeder's Stakes on February 6 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Reputation carrying 57kg at $12.60. The run before that second last of 9 at Trentham in the G3 Trentham Stakes on January 11 over 2100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Whangaehu carrying 53kg at $6.30. Class riser. Wide draw. One for overs in this field.
13
WIREMU PINN
GREEN,WHITE QUARTERS,GREEN SLEEVES,CAP
12 01033 LET FLY
CONOR AND SARAH FAHY
6YO  BROWN  MARE 53.0KG
RODNEY LYONS, PETER KEAN, PATRICK HARRISON, EDWARD HORNBROOK, PETER WILSON, DEBBIE O'DRISCOLL & JUSTIN STONELAKE
Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track on February 1 over 2200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind About Time with 54kg at $11.60. The race before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 13 at this track in the G3 Qn Eliz Ii Cup on January 1 over 2400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Son Of Sun with 53kg at $35.90. Dual winner here. Has won on dry and wet ground. Drawn wide. Not out of this.
12
JOE DOYLE
YELLOW,RED STRIPES, NAVY SLEEVES, CAP, YELLOW SPOTS
13 60242 FINAL RETURN
JANELLE MILLAR
6YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
B J AMMUNDSEN, G BENNETT, MRS C A & R H DANIEL, N G DROUGHT, T GILLIGAN, J HOAR, C MANTE, J & MRS J S MILLAR & V TODD
Most recently sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at this track on February 1 over 2200m, slow going head behind About Time with 54kg at $8.70. The start before that 4th of 13 at this track in the G3 Qn Eliz Ii Cup on January 1 over 2400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Son Of Sun with 53kg at $16.60. Racing well of late. Can place or be in the first four here.
6
COURTNEY BARNES
NAVY BLUE, RED MALTESE CROSS, DIAMONDS SLEEVES, RED CAP
14 x5034 MOONLIGHT MAGIC
ANDREW FORSMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
THE SUNLIGHT TRUST
At the latest run got back early 4th of 8 at this track on February 1 over 2200m, slow going 2 len behind About Time carrying 54kg at $6.80. The start before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Trentham Sc-Sw on January 18 over 2100m, 1.1 len behind Titicaca with 55kg at $7.30. Multiple class riser. Trifecta and first four chance. Drawn wide. Course proven.
15
GEORGE ROOKE
MAGENTA, SILVER MALTESE CROSS, QUARTERS CAP
15 24615 ROEDERER
TONY PIKE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
DATO KIM SAN YAP, N GREENHALGH, H B NORCROSS, M WATSON, T DIXON, FAYETTE PARK STUD, HAUNUI FARM LP, WAIKATO STUD LTD, WHAKANUI STUD LTD, WENTWOOD GRANGE, R SEABROOK, P STEPHENS, T PRATLEY, B & L WALDRON & PIKE RACING LTD
At the latest run 5th of 8 at this track on February 1 over 2200m, slow going 2 len behind About Time carrying 54.5kg at $5.80. Before that won by a neck at Pukekohe January 19 over 2200m defeating Embezzler with 59kg at $6.30. Multiple class riser. Drawn wide. Course proven. Will be at overs.
18
LILY SUTHERLAND
WHITE, BLACK STRIPES, COLLAR, WHITE SLEEVE, GREEN ARMBANDS, CAP
16 79311 AFTERMATH
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
T, J & C LINES
At the latest run won by 1.5 len at Te Rapa February 8 over 2100m defeating Notabadspillane with 56.5kg at $6.50. The race before that won by 3.5 len at Tauranga January 27 over 2100m on a soft track defeating Balance Of Power carrying 54.5kg at $3.70. Multiple class riser in this. Live on a hattrick here. Many here are better.
8
V A COLGAN
WHITE, RED DYNAMIC SYNDICATIONS, HOOPS SLEEVES, STRIPES CAP
17 61846 CHARLBURY
CATHERINE CAMERON
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 53.0KG
MS J R ALEXANDER & N D R MCKERCHAR
Last start faded in the straight 6th of 8 at this track on February 1 over 2200m, slow going 2.5 len behind About Time with 54kg at $26.20. The race before that 4th of 11 at Pukekohe on January 19 over 2200m, 2.75 len behind Roederer with 57.5kg at $10.40. Has been racing okay of late. Multiple class riser here. Tested.
1
L H SATHERLEY
DARK GREEN, WHITE BRACES, ARMBANDS
18 11785 LOSTCAUSE
J LUPTON
6YO  BR/BL  MARE 53.0KG
H & B SYMES, I SYMES & J LUPTON
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Te Rapa on February 8 over 2100m, 2.75 len behind Aftermath carrying 55kg at $24.50. The start before that ran last of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 31 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Grit carrying 55.5kg at $5.40. Better at last start. Multiple class riser. Looking elsewhere.
4
TEGAN NEWMAN
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, RED ARMBANDS, WHITE CAP