Tauherenikau   01 Nov 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

SARGENT MOTORCYCLES RATING 75 1600m

Track: SOFT 5     True  

Solid tempo with Puke Park to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. ZENAZED (13) is a promising mare who found winning form when stepped up to a middle distance during her initial prep which yielded a brace of wins at the back end of that campaign. She will be stronger now, and though she is fresh from a long spell without a trial, she is racing over a mile, so she must have done plenty of work. Don't risk her. SHEEZ DOMINANT (12) capped off some improving form with an easy poly track win at Awapuni nearly 7 weeks ago. She has trialled since then, and can repeat the dose. ISLAND HOP (2) resumes from a brief spell and looked right up to the mark when winning a recent Foxton trial. He won his only start here, and even though he is getting long in the tooth, he can figure in the top 3. JOAN'S JOKER (9) had an excuse at Waverley last time out, and his win fresh up at Otaki is the guide to use. Stick with him. STEAL MY THUNDER (8) was back in this class last time out and found the frame, finishing third. A good draw will see her in the finish again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Joan's Joker each way claims.
1 38172 LIQUID LES
CRAIG WILLIAMSON
9YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
C D & MRS S E WILLIAMSON
Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at Waverley on October 19 over 1650m, slow going head behind Ghazzah carrying 58kg at $29.60. The race before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Otaki on September 26 over 1400m, on heavy track; 9 len behind The Scunner carrying 51kg at $13.40. Among the better chances.
9
BROWN, WHITE SASH ,ARMBANDS, BROWN CAP
2 5537x ISLAND HOP
KEVIN MYERS
9YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
P H GRIEVE & B C THOMAS CNZM
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at Awapuni Synthetic August 24 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Love Janie carrying 54kg at $7.50. Previously first up; fifth of 8 at Awapuni Synthetic May 25 over 1400m, 9 len behind Doubtful Sound with 59kg at $6.10. Looks all set for a effective return.
9
ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE
BROWN, GOLD SASH, ROYAL BLUE DOUBLE ARMBAND, CAP
3 7x580 DUNCAN CREEK
PATRICK CAMPBELL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A P SMITH
Most recently 10th of 14 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Smart Love with 60kg at $37.90. The race before that 8th of 11 at Waverley on September 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Freebelle carrying 57.5kg at $13.70. Capable of much better performance.
4
JIM CHUNG
CREAM, PURPLE HOOPS, CREAM SLEEVES, PURPLE ARM BAND, CAP
4 4347x PUKE PARK
FRASER AURET
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
H A & J F GOODIN, G R O'DEA & GRANDMORAL LODGE RACING
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Wanganui January 25 over 2040m, soft track; 7 len behind Tshiebwe carrying 56.5kg at $28.50. Previously first up; tenth of 12 at Wanganui June 1 2024 over 1340m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Wheelitin with 60kg at $16.90. Expecting a effective return.
11
MADAN SINGH
BEIGE,BROWN MALTESE CROSS,BROWN HOOPS SLEEVES
5 330x9 ROEDERER
TONY PIKE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
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
Second-up. First-up after four months 9th of 14 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Smart Love with 59kg at $29.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Te Rapa on May 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Uderzo with 54kg at $13.30. Solid top-three claims if anywhere near his best.
7
L T HEMI
BLACK, WHITE STRIPES, COLLAR, WHITE SLEEVE, GREEN ARMBANDS, CAP
6 74x50 SEVENAYES
MIKE BRESLIN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
A L & MRS K C BENBOW
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 12 at Otaki on September 26 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Tolstoy with 59.5kg at $34.30. Last start second last of 13 at Trentham on October 18 over 1400m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Freddie Time with 59.5kg at $23.60. Fully tested in this line up.
6
MASAHIRO HASHIZUME
GREEN, GREEN SLEEVES, ORANGE STRIPES, ORANGE CAP
7 31316 LOVE JANIE
LISA LATTA
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
T D LOVERIDGE
Most recently 6th of 11 at Trentham on October 18 over 1600m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Enrico with 54kg at $16.80. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a head at Awapuni Synthetic August 24 over 1700m defeating Jack Morrison with 54kg at $10.10. Can atone.
3
PURPLE, BROWN BAND
8 x5103 STEAL MY THUNDER
BILL THURLOW AND SAM O'MALLEY
6YO  GREY  MARE 56.0KG
M J CORCORAN, B J & MRS S A MCAREE, G D & MRS P A THURLOW
Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Waverley on October 19 over 1650m, slow going 1.0 len behind Ghazzah with 56.5kg at $11.90. The run before that ran last of 11 at Hawera on October 4 over 2100m, on heavy track; 45 len behind Who Knows with 54kg at $10.10. Sure to go very well.
2
KELLY MYERS
INDIGO , LIGHT PINK FIVE SPOTS, LIGHT PINK CAP
9 61x17 JOAN'S JOKER
GARY VILE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
T E JAMISON
Third-up today. First-up won by 1.75 len at Otaki September 26 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Rosesrred with 59kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell 7th of 11 at Waverley on October 19 over 1650m, slow going 4.5 len behind Ghazzah with 56.5kg at $4.90. Should be at his top now and is a winning chance.
10
KAVISH CHOWDHOORY
ORANGE,BROWN QUARTERS,BLACK SLEEVES
10 34121 WONDERBOY
ROYDON BERGERSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
C A RUTTEN & R J BERGERSON
Racing well recently. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Trentham October 18 over 1600m in the wet defeating Exit Left with 59kg at $13.50. The start before that 2nd of 12 at Waverley on September 28 over 1650m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Powerofpersuasion with 58.5kg at $9.50. Racing well and can win again.
8
ORANGE,BLACK CHECKS,ORANGE SLEEVES,BLACK ARMBANDS,CAP
11 12481 FREE SPIRIT
HOWIE MATHEWS
9YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
M L COLUMB, P J FERRY, C M GRAY, P GUEORGIEFF, A R HAMILTON, J M HEWETT, R KAI, MRS L A MATHEWS, J PERKS, J A & W STEEL, V STELLA, I R M VOISEY & J W WOOD
Comes here off a 48-day let-up. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Awapuni Synthetic September 14 over 2140m defeating On Alert carrying 54kg at $9.40. The race before that ran last of 8 at Otaki on September 6 over 2100m, on a wet track; 15 len behind Yolo with 55kg at $11.40. Heading the right way and is definitely worth including despite coming back in distance.
3
M HUDSON
DARK SLATE BLUE, BLACK MALTESE CROSS, STRIPED SLEEVES, DARK SLATE BLUE CAP, DARK SLATE BLUE QUARTERS
12 65421 SHEEZ DOMINANT
FRASER AURET
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
MRS B M, D A & M J BENTLEY, T H GILBERT, A J MCCONNELL & M L SOLOMON
Recent form sound. Returns from a 48-day let-up. Last start won by 2.5 len at Awapuni Synthetic September 14 over 1700m defeating Lurch with 54kg at $3.40. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Awapuni Synthetic on August 24 over 1700m, long-neck behind Revo carrying 57kg at $8.90. Will be in this for a long way.
8
AMBER RIDDELL
CREAM, BROWN MALTESE CROSS, HOOPED SLEEVES
13 5211x ZENAZED
LEANNE ELLIOT
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
LEANNE ELLIOT & JILL KER
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation winning by 1.75 len Wanganui November 23 over 2040m slow track defeating Comedy carrying 57kg at $6.20. On debut tenth of 14 at Woodville August 11 2024 over 1400m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Belles Fate carrying 54.5kg at $76.70. Very keen on her prospects while fresh.
5
K R HERCOCK
ORANGE, BLACK SLEEVES, ORANGE HOOPS, BLACK CAP
14 420x0 SHEAF
KEVIN MYERS
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
M D N WALLACE
Second-up. First-up after 10 months second last of 13 at Trentham on October 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Wingman with 54.5kg at $49.70. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.8 len at Hastings September 7 2024 over 1600m defeating Don Pauly with 54.5kg at $11.80. Has won second up before and should do much better.
1
SARAH O'MALLEY
RED,DARK GREEN TARTAN,RED SLEEVES,DARK GREEN CHECKS, PINK CAP