Te Rapa   14 Jun 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

SIGNATURE HOMES WAIKATO STEEPLECHASE 3900m

Track: HEAVY 10     True  

The race pace looks to be nothing too testing in this Prestige Open Steeplechase over 3900m but some big moves will come in the last 600m. THE COSSACK (1) is a superstar jumper. He has a colossal weight here but can cope. Has won six races on the track. He looks the winner here. NEDWIN (6) has won four times here. Twice a winner when third up. He is a stablemate of the top pick. LEITRIM LAD (7) was his first show of form at last start. Is a triple course winner. Quinella and trifecta chance in a field such as this. RENEGADE FIGHTER (3) ran second at his last start behind the second pick. He can place or be first four in this field. JAKAMA KRYSTAL (2) has won when third up before. Four runs as a Steeplechaser for two wins and a placing. Cannot be omitted in this. SUGGESTED PLAY: The Cossack looks the winner here big weight and all.
1 41x07 THE COSSACK
P NELSON & C MCDOUGAL
11YO  BROWN  GELDING 73.0KG
J A FRIZZELL, D P W & P H GRIEVE & P S NELSON
Resuming finished 11th of 13 runners at Trentham on May 17 over 2200m, slow track; 14 len behind Who Knows carrying 56.5kg at $87. Last start got back early finished seventh of 11 starters at Wanganui on May 31 over 2040m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind McKhan with 55.5kg at $46.90. Superstar jumper. Colossal weight. Six-time winner here. Looks winner on his best form.
4
M B GILLIES
BROWN, GOLD SASH, ROYAL BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS AND CAP
2 31x02 JAKAMA KRYSTAL
PETER & JESSICA BROSNAN
9YO  BROWN  MARE 66.0KG
S J BAKER & J J ALLAN, P & J BROSNAN
First-up got back early finished tenth of 13 runners at Woodville on April 30 over 1400m, slow track; 10 len behind Turnmeon carrying 54kg at $36.40. Second-up finished second of 12 runners at Hawera on May 18 over 2100m, in the wet; 5 len behind Fourty Eight carrying 63kg at $36.40. Four runs as a Steeplechaser for two wins and a placing. Has won third up.
3
DEAN PARKER
DARK GREEN, RED BAND, RED SLEEVES AND CAP
3 l4x72 RENEGADE FIGHTER
RUDY LIEFTING
10YO  BR/BL  GELDING 66.0KG
MEGAN LIEFTING, RUDY LIEFTING, ROB & DONNA BEST, GREG TAYLOR & BRUCE DAVIES
First-up finished seventh of 8 starters at Pukekohe on April 23 over 2100m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Procella carrying 52kg at $38.20. Second run from a spell finished second of 7 runners at this track on May 24 in a Res. Opn Stp over 3900m, on slow going 3.5 len behind Nedwin with 66kg at $28.50. Fought on last time here for second. Place and first four chance.
7
COREY WILES
GREEN, YELLOW FIVE SPOTS, SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP
4 x8544 AFTERALLTHISTIME
KEVIN MYERS
8YO  BAY  GELDING 66.0KG
D R COLE
Last outing finished fourth of 9 runners at Trentham on June 7 in a Res. Opn Stp over 4000m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Jesko with 69kg at $13.40. Before that finished fourth of 7 runners at this track on May 24 in as Res. Opn Stp over 3900m, slow track; 11 len behind Nedwin with 69kg at $16.90. Has been distant in all runs so far this time in. Winning rider atop. Course proven.
5
PORTIA J MATTHEWS
EMERALD GREEN, PURPLE BAND, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES AND EMERALD GREEN CAP
5 x02l3 CALL ME JACK
KEVIN MYERS
9YO  BAY  GELDING 66.0KG
T W M & W E SYMES
Last outing finished third of 9 runners at Trentham on June 7 in a Res. Opn Stp over 4000m, in the wet; 10 len behind Jesko carrying 66kg at $9.30. Start before lost his rider at this track on May 24 in as Res. Opn Stp over 3900m. Has run well in two of four starts this time in. Course placed.
8
JOSHUA PARKER
EMERALD GREEN, PURPLE BAND, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES AND EMERALD GREEN CAP
6 44x91 NEDWIN
P NELSON & C MCDOUGAL
10YO  BAY  GELDING 66.0KG
M F & S L GARDNER, MRS C & P S NELSON
Resuming finished ninth of 13 runners at Trentham on May 17 over 2200m, slow track; 11 len behind Who Knows carrying 60kg at $101.70. Second-up won by 3.5 len this track on May 24 in a Res. Opn Stp over 3900m slow track defeating Renegade Fighter with 66kg at $2.40. Twice a winner third up. Four-time winner here. Stablemate of top pick.
6
JAY KOZACZEK
Light Blue, Pink Sash & Sleeves, Light Blue Arm Bands, Purple Cap
7 1x803 LEITRIM LAD
EAMONN GREEN
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 66.0KG
E P & MRS M E GREEN
Last run finished third of 7 runners here on May 24 in a Res. Opn Stp over 3900m, slow track; 5 len behind Nedwin carrying 66kg at $3.80. The start before that; ran last at Arawa Park in LR Rotorua Cup on May 10 over 2200m, on a wet track; 18 len behind Nigella Lane carrying 53kg at $48.40. Triple winner here. First show of form this time in at last start. Must include.
1
KYLAN WILES
LIME, YELLOW CHECKS
8 48x09 SOUND OF SILENCE
DAVE BLACKIE
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 66.0KG
D J & MRS S K BLACKIE
Resuming finished 11th of 12 runners at Matamata on May 14 over 1400m, on heavy track; 16 len behind Pistol Whip carrying 57.5kg at $33.90. Second run from a spell finished ninth of 14 runners at Te Aroha on June 2 over 2200m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Six Flags carrying 56.5kg at $81.30. Poor so far this time in. Won his Maiden Steeplechase third up. Fourth in Prestige Steeple here last August.
2
HAMISH MC NEILL
BEIGE, MAROON MALTESE CROSS, GRAY ARMBAND, MAROON CAP