AWAPUNI SYNTHETIC 24 Aug 2025
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CENTRAL ITM - MARTON & FEILDING 1700m Track: AW True |
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Linkin Park to take charge ahead of Wonderboy at a strong tempo. WONDERBOY (2) was close up in third place as favourite here 3 weeks ago when setting the pace, and will be peaking at the right time for his first test beyond a mile. He will probably race on the speed again, despite a wide gate, and should be the one to beat. Follow your money. NAVY ICON (1) has found some form since joining the Clint Isdale stable, and will enjoy stepping up from 1400m to 1700m. He can secure a soft run from a handy draw, and if the gaps come at the right time, he can have the last say. RUJI (3) got clear room late when running into third place by a neck here just over 5 weeks ago. He is having just his second start from the in-form Suzy Gordon stable, and should pick up a win at short notice. YAKATTACK (4) ran on too late fresh up over this trip here 3 weeks ago, finishing third. He will strip fitter, and is another who is capable of winning a race quickly this season. BRIAR (7) will be dropping back into maiden company and can figure in the top 4. Include. SUGGESTED PLAY: Wonderboy can lead all the way here. Include Ruji in all combinations.
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NAVY ICON
CLINTON ISDALE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG CLINTON ISDALE & B & V EARNSHAW Form hard to fault. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 6 over 1400m, head behind Sir Sigaro with 58.5kg at $4.80. The start before that 2nd of 9 at this track on July 17 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Our Akashinga carrying 55kg at $6.10. Shapes as a key runner. |
4 JOE DOYLE |
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| 2 | 27x73 |
WONDERBOY
ROYDON BERGERSON 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG C A RUTTEN & R J BERGERSON Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 12 at Hawera on July 15 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Stewart carrying 58.5kg at $3.90. Second run from a spell rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 8 at this track on August 3 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Sunshine Ale with 58.5kg at $2.60. Expected to be in the finish again. |
10 J K RIDDELL |
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| 3 | 45052 |
RUJI
SUZY GORDON 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG JASON PARLATO, PAULINE & TODD MCGUIGAN, SUZY GORDON Comes off a 38 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track on July 17 over 1700m, long-neck behind Frosbie carrying 53.5kg at $4.80. The start before that 5th of 9 at this track on July 4 over 2140m, 5 len behind Justaskpercy with 54kg at $10.70. Expected in the finish. |
1 LIAM KAURI |
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| 4 | 80x3 |
YAKATTACK
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY, COPPER BELT LODGE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S K K GOH Second-up. First-up after 14 months 3rd in a small field at this track on August 3 over 1700m, 2 len behind A Sensible Prince carrying 58.5kg at $13.20. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Otaki on June 8 2024 over 1600m, slow going 15 len behind Lynx carrying 58.5kg at $20.20. Likely to hold the good form and play a big role again. |
8 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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| 5 | 0664 |
KEEPITINYOURWALLET
STEPHEN MERCER 5YO GREY GELDING 58.0KG S MERCER, M MERCER & T WAGSTAFF Comes off a 38 day let-up. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track on July 17 over 1700m, 2.25 len behind Frosbie with 54kg at $6.60. The run before that from last on the turn 6th of 9 at this track on July 4 over 1700m, 2 len behind Oceans Roar with 56kg at $12. Among the better chances. |
6 C DELL |
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| 6 | 330x6 |
LINKIN PARK
CASEY LOCK 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R & T MORRISON, N & T ELLIOTT, CHRIS HODGSON & PAUL BROMMER Second-up. First-up after nine months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1230m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Opaea Joe with 55.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Te Aroha on June 3 2024 over 1400m, in the wet; 9 len behind Flying Gib with 55.5kg at $33.70. Strips fitter and should be in the mix. |
2 TONI DAVIES |
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| 7 | 65336 |
BRIAR
TAYLA HALL 8YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG J A FRIZZELL & TAYLA HALL At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track on August 3 over 2140m, 7 len behind Verardino carrying 55kg at $5.40. The start before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track on July 17 over 2140m, 3 len behind Lovely Rita carrying 54kg at $6.60. Has each-way claims here. |
9 K R HERCOCK |
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| 8 | 35686 |
JUST A DROP
PETER FITZGERALD 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG PETE FITZGERALD, DAN BORTHWICK & MIKE FITZGERALD Last start second last of 7 at this track on August 3 over 1000m, 9 len behind Platinum Designs carrying 51kg at $36.80. Before that sat on the pace before fading second last of 9 at this track on July 17 over 1400m, 8 len behind Our Akashinga carrying 54.5kg at $19.60. Prefer to see her back in form. |
7 ROHAN MUDHOO |
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| 9 | 0789 |
FLOR DE CANA
BARRY COXHEAD 7YO BAY MARE 56.0KG B R COXHEAD Most recently 9th of 11 at Hawera on August 10 over 2100m, in the wet; 24 len behind Talea carrying 56.5kg at $79.70. The start before that struggled in the run home; ran last of 8 at this track on August 3 over 2140m, 11 len behind Verardino with 54kg at $12.50. Fully tested, despite a handy gate.. |
3 M HUDSON |
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TIME QUEEN
CHRISSY BAMBRY 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG ROSY, BARRY & HILARY COOPER, JAN GUILLOSSON, ERROL IRELAND, SAMANTHA PRATT, BRENT PANKHURST, BRUCE, SAMANTHA & JAMIE MACTAGGART, BRENT TAYLOR, MARK FEARON, CBR #1 SYNDICATE, JANET HILL, A BUNKER, S FREEMAN, I HOWE, P HUITEMA, B MACKIE, D MORTENSEN, C PRIEST, I RADICH & B TAYLOR Filly by Time Test making her first appearance. Runner-up in a Foxton trial over 1200m on August 19. Prefer to see first. |
5 CRYSTAL LINDSAY |
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