AWAPUNI SYNTHETIC 17 Jul 2025
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CENTRAL ITM 1400m Track: SYNTHETIC True |
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Slick tempo with Cut Loose to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. EXAGGERATION (2) franked an impressive trial win with a big win on debut here nearly 6 weeks ago. He has a reputation to live up to, and from the pole position, he can repeat the dose. CUT LOOSE (1) is another promising gelding who has been patiently handled. He won in stronger company fresh up here nearly 2 weeks ago by a short head. He goes to the top of the handicap now, but is the main threat to the top pick. TEARS OF VICTORY (5) built her form strongly to a well-deserved win here just over 3 weeks ago, scoring by nearly a length. She cops a tougher draw this time, but does hold her form, and can figure in the top 3 again. CHARLOTTE'S WAY (4) has needed both of her starts back from a spell and usually strikes form at this stage of her prep. Stick with her on an each-way basis. GUM BASHER (7) was fifth as favourite behind the second pick here last start. She gets back in her races and with a genuine tempo, she can run into the money. Don't risk her. SUGGESTED PLAY: Exaggeration should take the next step immediately here.
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CUT LOOSE
LISA LATTA 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG D R HAWORTH Second run back. First-up after three months ran on from midfield and won by a head at this track July 4 over 1400m defeating Mossraaj with 56.5kg at $5.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Wanganui on February 21 over 1360m, on a slow track; head behind Santarelli carrying 58.5kg at $3.50. Strips fitter and a bold showing is expected. |
5 K R HERCOCK |
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| 2 | 1 |
EXAGGERATION
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY, COPPER BELT LODGE 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG K & MRS K A GRAY Freshened since claiming his maiden victory on debut; won by 2.75 len at this track June 8 over 1200m defeating Jabeur with 58.5kg at $4.40. Couldn't have done much more than win and expected to go close again. |
1 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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| 3 | 53818 |
QACENTINA
LISA LATTA 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG B & R DOIDGE & L M LATTA Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at this track on July 4 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Cut Loose with 55kg at $13.40. The run before that came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track June 22 over 1400m defeating No Trumps with 57.5kg at $7.50. Cannot be underestimated. |
6 J K RIDDELL |
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| 4 | 92x45 |
CHARLOTTE'S WAY
ROYDON BERGERSON 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG IN TO WIN ANY WAY SYNDICATE (MGR: TINEKE BALCOMBE) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at this track on June 8 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Doubtful Sound with 53kg at $8.90. Second-up second last in a small field at this track on June 22 over 1400m, 4 len behind Tears Of Victory with 53kg at $5. |
2 KELLY MYERS |
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| 5 | 83421 |
TEARS OF VICTORY
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY, COPPER BELT LODGE 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG T O HARRISON Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by 0.8 len at this track June 22 over 1400m defeating Bee Enchanted carrying 54kg at $3.80. The run before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at this track on June 8 over 1400m, 4 len behind Colonel Warden carrying 58kg at $3.30. Tough to beat on best form. |
9 TONI DAVIES |
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| 6 | x5955 |
POPSAGOOSEY
LISA LATTA 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG H CLOTWORTHY, S E CROFT, J R DENNISON, MRS F L & M FEARON, P FRASER, S J HAYLOCK, J HERD, C & T KURUKAANGA, N J MCKINSTRY, J C MCNAMARA, B NIXON, D P & MRS E M OLIVER, J W ROSS, THE TURBO T SYNDICATE & L TIMMS Dual acceptor. Most recently 5th of 9 at this track on July 4 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Bee Enchanted with 55.5kg at $14.40. The run before that 5th of 12 at Otaki on June 20 over 1200m, in the wet; 8 len behind Vibration with 59kg at $15. Among the better chances in this line up. |
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| 7 | 32305 |
GUM BASHER
PETER DIDHAM 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG P G HUMPHRIES & C S TERRY Last start 5th of 8 at this track on July 4 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Cut Loose with 52.5kg at $3.90. The race before that 12th of 14 at Wanganui on June 14 over 1340m, in the wet; 13 len behind Knock Off carrying 56kg at $11.80. Worth including. |
7 KAVISH CHOWDHOORY |
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| 8 | 35034 |
ZA SPIRIT
TAWHITI HINA 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG C A, M C & M K DRAVITZKI, K M MEGCHELSE & T P DRAVITZKI At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track on July 4 over 1400m, long-neck behind Cut Loose with 51kg at $5.40. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at New Plymouth Raceway on June 10 over 1400m, in the wet; 2 len behind Ballroom Blitz carrying 55kg at $10.60. Can do much better this time. |
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| 9 | 98x78 |
MISS DIXIE
ANNA CLEMENT 7YO BAY MARE 54.0KG G & A HILL TRUST Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 12 at Otaki on June 20 over 1200m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Vibration with 53.5kg at $27.50. Second run from a spell second last of 9 at this track on July 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind Bee Enchanted with 51kg at $44.40. A better run is on the cards. |
4 ELLE SOLE |
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