Woodville   13 Jul 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

GLENANTHONY SIMMENTALS STUD HAWKE'S BAY STEEPLECHASE 4800m

Track: HEAVY 10     Out 2m from 1600m - 1200m, Remainder True  

WEST COAST (1) is a champion jumper at his best, and he will be nearing that sort of form now after having 3 runs back from a spell. He has been waiting for the bigger fences, and can show us that he has lost none of his brilliance here. Hard to beat. JAKAMA KRYSTAL (2) was well ridden to score a decisive win at Te Rapa 8 days ago, and she should have no trouble with the extra 900m. She has won twice on the track and is ready to take the next step here. SMUG (10) was disqualified after winning at his first time over the steeples at Trentham 15 days ago. This is much tougher, but he has a future in this role and could be too good again. MONT VENTOUX (9) is making his steeplechasing debut after a couple of brave recent efforts over hurdles. He is as tough as they come, and won't let you down. Include in all combinations. LOCHWINNOCH (4) got around safely at Te Rapa and plugged away for fifth behind the second pick in the same race 8 days ago. Place claims here. SUGGESTED PLAY: West Coast to win.
1 1x0p9 WEST COAST
MARK OULAGHAN
9YO  BAY  GELDING 73.0KG
MRS G T & H A E WILLIAMSON, MRS J M & R M WILLIAMSON
Last run finished ninth of 10 runners at Trentham on June 28 over 2200m, on heavy track; 37 len behind Autumn Beauty with 66.5kg at $46.10. Race before pulled up at Trentham on June 7 over 2500m. Recent form doesn't read well, but has ratings to win based on best form.
8
SHAUN FANNIN
Light Blue, White Fernleaf, Light Blue Cap
2 02551 JAKAMA KRYSTAL
PETER & JESSICA BROSNAN
9YO  BROWN  MARE 66.0KG
S J BAKER & J J ALLAN, P & J BROSNAN
Last run won by 5 len Te Rapa on July 5 over 3900m on heavy going defeating Countryman with 66.5kg at $7.60 in a jumps. Run before finished fifth of 10 runners at Te Aroha on June 22 over 3500m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Leitrim Lad with 66kg at $5.10. Definite winning chance. Expected to run well.
2
KYLAN WILES
DARK GREEN, RED BAND, RED SLEEVES AND CAP
3 4lxpp IZYMYDAAD
KENNETH DUNCAN
12YO  BAY  GELDING 66.0KG
J E CASSIDY, MRS J M & KEN DUNCAN
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up pulled up at Trentham on June 7 over 4000m. Last start pulled up at Trentham on June 28 over 4900m. Other runners look much more appealing.
4
HAMISH MC NEILL
RED , ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES WITH BLACK ARMBANDS , BLACK CAP
4 x70p5 LOCHWINNOCH
KEVIN MYERS
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 66.0KG
M D N & S N WALLACE
Last start finished fifth of 10 starters at Te Rapa on July 5 over 3900m, in the wet; 28 len behind Jakama Krystal carrying 65.5kg at $7.50. Run before pulled up at Trentham on June 7 over 2500m. Forward showing expected. Go close.
6
COREY WILES
FOREST GREEN, RED TARTAN, CHECKS SLEEVES, CERISE CAP
5 045p1 HEY HEY HEY
WAYNE MOOREHEAD
8YO  BAY  GELDING 66.0KG
H B A & K M BUCK, S J COLE, MS M K FOWLER, MISS C N & L MCKEE, S & W S MOOREHEAD, M B RYAN & D X SUTCH-COLEMAN
Last to post a big 4 len win. Trentham on June 28 over 4000m on heavy track defeating Zeefa Zed carrying 67kg at $18.10 in a steeplechase. Race before pulled up at Te Aroha on June 22 over 3500m. Continues to make headway. Top chance.
7
MR WILLIAM FEATHERSTONE
WHITE, BLACK HORSESHOE, GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK CHECKED, BLACK CAP, GREEN QUARTERS
6 x96lf SWEET TABOO
KEVIN MYERS
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 66.0KG
C W THORNTON
Last start fell at Te Rapa on July 5 over 3900m. Before that lost his rider at Te Aroha on June 22 over 3500m. Tough field today but a rough hope.
9
JAY KOZACZEK
EMERALD GREEN, PURPLE BAND, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES AND EMERALD GREEN CAP
7 6l137 UNCLE CHARLIE
STEPHEN BEATSON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 66.0KG
S C BEATSON
Last start finished seventh of 10 starters at Te Rapa on July 5 over 3900m, on a wet track; 48 len behind Jakama Krystal with 64.5kg at $9.10. Start before finished third of 10 runners at Te Aroha on June 22 over 3500m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Leitrim Lad carrying 65kg at $19. Prefer to watch at this stage. May need more racing.
3
E CALLWOOD
BLACK, WHITE SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, DARK GREEN ARMBAND, CAP
8 54xp3 THE ANARCHIST
P NELSON & C MCDOUGAL
10YO  BAY  GELDING 66.0KG
G O & J D SHERRATT & C & P S NELSON
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up pulled up at Trentham on June 7 over 4000m. Second-up finished third of 7 runners at Trentham on June 28 over 4900m, on a wet track; 30 len behind Jesko carrying 66kg at $35.20. Looking to others in this race.
1
EMILY J FARR
RED , BLACK BAND
9 x0632 MONT VENTOUX
RUDY LIEFTING
9YO  B/BR  GELDING 66.0KG
T LOCK, B DAVIES, KAKAPO LODGE LTD, D BEST, R BEST, T PRIEST, G TAYLOR
Racing well. Last run finished second of 10 runners at Trentham on June 28 over 3200m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Billy Boy carrying 66.5kg at $7.50. Race before finished third of 10 starters at Te Rapa on June 14 over 3200m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Dictation carrying 69kg at $18.50. Go close. Ratings riser.
5
N H DOWNS
GREEN, GOLD FIVE SPOTS, SLEEVES,YELLOW CAP
10 0877q SMUG
CHRIS WOOD
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 66.0KG
R E & M K THOMPSON
Dual acceptor. Last run was disqualified at Trentham on June 28 over 4000m. Start before finished seventh of 10 runners at Te Rapa on June 14 over 3200m, on rain affected going; 29 len behind Dictation with 66kg at $101.60. This race appears well within his grasp.
10
M B GILLIES
Purple, Gold Band, White Arm Bands & Cap