Tauranga 01 Nov 2025
GOING: G(4)
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GARTSHORE CONSTRUCTION 1300m Track: SOFT 5 True |
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Keen tempo with Victorious Warrior and Four Square Pete prominent. FEEL THE STAG (3) finally paid the believers when scoring a well-deserved maiden win at Avondale on a very heavy track there just over 3 weeks ago. A better surface won't worry him, and he can take the next step immediately. MISTER MEANER (6) was very brave when finishing second by a nose after having a very tough trip at Ellerslie 2 weeks ago. The form from that race will stack up nicely, and he can go one better here. OSTERIA (7) finished out of the money in the same race as the fourth pick, but he was also not far away. He gets a nice swing in his draw this time, and a form reversal is on the cards. TRANZED (8) is a talented gelding resuming from a spell. He comes to hand quickly, and even from a wicked draw, he is still a top 4 threat in this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mister Meaner each way value in a very even contest.
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| 1 | 720x6 |
PUKANA
TIM & MARGARET CARTER 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG MRS A, MRS M, MORGAN & T J CARTER Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 7 at Matamata on October 4 over 1200m, in the wet; 7 len behind I'munstoppable with 56.5kg at $16.50. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Frostfair with 56kg at $12.80. Has won second up before and should do much better. |
9 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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WILLIT
DEBBIE SWEENEY 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG GERALD HARVEY Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Te Rapa July 5 over 1400m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Malborough Bay carrying 55.5kg at $6.40. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at Matamata March 12 over 1200m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Cleat carrying 58.5kg at $10.10. Should give a great sight. |
8 M CAMERON |
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| 3 | 4331 |
FEEL THE STAG
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG JOMARA BLOODSTOCK LTD Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; won by 0.8 len at Avondale October 8 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Burnished with 58.5kg at $2.30. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Love Symbol carrying 58.5kg at $4.30. Key chance expected to feature. |
5 J K RIDDELL |
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FOUR SQUARE PETE
CODY COLE 5YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG B F & J P BROOM, A M DRAGICEVICH, B S & MRS M J L KINGHORN Gelding back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 14 at New Plymouth Raceway May 24 over 1600m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Summer Breeze carrying 59kg at $6.40. First up last campaign second of 10 at this track October 5 2024 over 1400m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Commanding Aspect with 58.5kg at $9.70. Returns in a winnable race. |
6 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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INSIDE OUT
DARRYN & BRIAR WEATHERLEY 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG MARK TRELOAR Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Te Rapa 3yo SWP April 26 over 1600m, soft track; 2 len behind She's A Dealer carrying 57kg at $15.30. On debut won by 1.3 len Matamata March 12 over 1400m slow track defeating Schmooze carrying 58kg at $10.70. Expecting a bright return. |
4 SAM WEATHERLEY |
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MISTER MEANER
SAM MYNOTT 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG S P DROMGOOL Last start 2nd of 15 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1400m, nose behind On The Town with 58kg at $26. Before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 13th of 15 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Texas with 58.5kg at $8.40. Rates highly on the latest effort and can measure up. |
7 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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| 7 | 294x0 |
OSTERIA
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG BARNESWOOD FARM LTD FOR S C GREEN & G C BEEMSTERBOER Second-up. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after seven months 11th of 14 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind First Dance carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Taupo on October 11 2024 over 1100m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Hitabell carrying 57.5kg at $4.60. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. |
3 GEORGE ROOKE |
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TRANZED
JOHN WHEELER 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG W BERESFORD, J D & MISS M S HAMILTON, C C HOBBS, J SIBBALD, T SOUTHWELL & J R WHEELER MNZM Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at Trentham Rating 65 April 12 over 2200m, soft track; 7 len behind Rainbow Delight with 56kg at $5. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 3.5 len win. Wanganui September 21 2024 over 1600m on heavy track defeating Trainwreck with 55kg at $8.90. Looks a key runner. |
14 COURTNEY BARNES |
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LUCAN
DEBBIE SWEENEY 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MARKWOOD LODGE LTD He is resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 15 at Ellerslie in the G3 Trelawney Std April 19 over 2100m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Kiwi Skyhawk with 57kg at $43.20. On debut sixth of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway November 22 over 1200m, soft track; 2.75 len behind She's Untouchable with 57kg at $38.90. Doubt he can do much here today though. |
12 BAILEY ROGERSON |
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FLYING GIB
Moira & Kieran Murdoch 7YO BAY MARE 57.0KG G J LINDSAY & M D N WALLACE At the latest run 9th of 14 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 5 len behind Sicillian with 56kg at $24.60. The run before that 9th of 12 at Te Rapa on September 14 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Kaimai Queen with 53kg at $29.80. Tested on recent form. |
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ANDORRA
Moira & Kieran Murdoch 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG CAMBRIDGE STUD LIMITED She is resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 15 at Te Rapa May 3 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Quick Fire carrying 57kg at $22.10. On debut seventh of 9 at Te Aroha December 8 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Usain with 56.5kg at $9.70. Prefer to see how she returns. |
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LITTERAL
KEN & BEV KELSO 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Last start 6th of 14 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Sicillian with 57kg at $9.70. The start before that won by 1.0 len at Matamata September 12 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Perfectly Set with 56.5kg at $4.30. Has ability and can make amends. |
10 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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LIVE ON AIR
DANICA GUY 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG A S BYRON & MRS G V GUY Last start 10th of 14 at Ellerslie on October 25 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Power Of Three carrying 58kg at $15.30. Before that 3rd of 14 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Sicillian carrying 56.5kg at $6.60. Rates highly here and rates among the leading chances. |
2 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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| 14 | 90x14 |
MISELLABEL
GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG G D & MRS M L WITTERS Third-up today. Resuming settled well back; won by a head at Matamata September 12 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Smart Tip with 57.5kg at $11. Last start got back early 4th of 7 at Matamata on October 4 over 1400m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Afterglo carrying 57kg at $6.70. Better than the last run suggests and deserves another chance. |
11 V A COLGAN |
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| 15 | 9140x |
VICTORIOUS WARRIOR
DEAN WILES 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG D R WILES Resuming. Finished off last campaign 12th of 15 at Ellerslie in the G3 Trelawney Std April 19 over 2100m, soft track; 13 len behind Kiwi Skyhawk carrying 55kg at $46.20. On debut eighth of 10 at this track January 27 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Warden carrying 55.5kg at $39.10. Minor claims at best. |
1 JOE DOYLE |
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DUBAI ROCKIN
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG CALDER BLOODSTOCK LTD, N CRAYTON-BROWN, B CROSS, N GOULD, J GREENE, J MITCHELL, J TAYLOR, M OLSEN, L & M PETTIFER, P SAKER, F SHEPHERD, A SINGH, H TAYLOR, T MARK, D THOMPSON, B THURLOW, D WILLIAMS & C MALAM Second run back. First-up after six months 8th of 10 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1215m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Opaea Joe carrying 59kg at $7.90. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Pukekohe April 2 over 1400m defeating Just A Karin with 58kg at $1.60. Rates highly and should do much better. |
13 C J GRYLLS |
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SOARING PENGSHAN
SHANE CRAWFORD 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MAGUS EQUINE LTD Most recently did the work up front then tired ran last of 11 at Avondale on October 8 over 1600m, in the wet; 20 len behind Sacred Combatant carrying 58.5kg at $6.30. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Te Aroha September 21 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Koro's Princess carrying 66.5kg at $3.90. Can atone. |
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HARD ROCA
ANDREW FORSMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MRS A J & B M SPEEDY, A R FENWICK (ONZM) & MRS S J, M C & L A C FENWICK, CALAGS RACING PARTNERSHIP NO.1, MRS S & M GASKELL, SPARKLES & SHINES RACING, CLOVER RACING, R J BLOODSTOCK RACING, T P GILLESPIE, BLACK RABBIT #4 RACING & G J P GOLLANS Third-up today. Comes off a 56 day let-up. Resuming 3rd of 12 at Te Rapa on August 23 over 1200m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind Mo Charaid carrying 59kg at $4. Second-up 8th of 14 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind First Dance with 59kg at $5.90. Capable of a better showing. Capable of sharp improvement. |
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LOUGH ESKE
BEN & RYAN FOOTE 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG YULONG INVESTMENT NZ LTD Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Warwick Farm 3&4yo Bm64 January 27 over 1600m, 6 len behind Puntin with 57kg at $13. On debut won by 0.6 len Beaumont (Newcastle) Cg&E Mdn December 19 over 1200m defeating Cold Brew with 57.5kg at $11. Happy to watch this time. |
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GOLD CARD
CARL HENDERSON 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG CASSIE HODDER, BRIAN HEDLEY, CEDRIC ROBINS, MARION EIVERS, INNES KELLY, ERIC & SARALIE CRYER, WADE ANDREWS & MARIE WALES Second-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 6th of 10 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1215m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Opaea Joe with 58.5kg at $8.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Arawa Park on May 10 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Sacred Zed with 57kg at $7.70. Faces tough task. |
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