Rotorua 05 Dec 2025
GOING: S(5)
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HAVE YOUR FUNCTION AT ARAWA PARK 1950m Track: SOFT6 Out 3m from WP to 1300m, Remainder Out 4m |
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Air Dancer, Midnight Show and Rocky Balboa can set up a solid gallop. THEHORSECALLEDDAVE (7) is having no luck with his barrier draws, and it is what cost him any chance of a top 4 finish last time out. Stepping up to a middle distance will suit him, and if he has a softer trip from another wide gate here, then he should be in all top 4 combos. GO JOANNA (12) ended up getting too far out of her ground over a mile last time out, and will have a more aggressive senior rider on board this time. The extra 350m is the key, and she can bounce straight back into the money. AIR DANCER (3) should have finished closer at Tauranga 18 days ago after his jockey got into trouble late. He cops a better draw this time and can take this out. EMPHATIC (4) and MIDNIGHT SHOW (8) are both top 4 chances at odds in an even field. SUGGESTED PLAY: Air Dancer each-way.
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DEL INQUENT
TONY PIKE 4YO GREY GELDING 58.0KG BRUCE DELL Racing well recently. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 2000m, slow going 0.8 len behind Black Sea carrying 58.5kg at $2.30. The run before that 3rd of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 5 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Shamwari with 55.5kg at $4. Can improve again. Great chance to break through. |
13 SAM WEATHERLEY |
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ROCKY BALBOA
GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G A ROGERSON, REDBANK PTY LTD, M & M BUTTERWORTH, D W LAKE, C A LEISHMAN, L TE KEETI & WEALLEANS BLOODSTOCK PARTNERSHIP Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 15 at Avondale on November 6 over 1400m, slow going 21 len behind Road To Paris with 56.5kg at $22.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Te Rapa 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Wind Rush carrying 55.5kg at $49.20. Can do much better this time with the run under his belt. |
10 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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AIR DANCER
CLINTON ISDALE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG C R J ISDALE At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Tauranga on November 15 over 2100m, slow going 4 len behind Zacabasso carrying 58.5kg at $4.20. The race before that 5th of 10 at Avondale on November 6 over 2100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Charlemagne with 58.5kg at $27.20. Certainly worth another chance. |
3 WIREMU PINN |
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EMPHATIC
JASON PRICE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG J & K PRICE & A PRICE Second-up. First-up after eight months 3rd of 9 at Tauranga on November 15 over 1600m, slow going 0.9 len behind Staphani carrying 57.5kg at $43.40. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at this track on December 28 over 1950m, 3 len behind Just One with 53kg at $11.90. Fitter and worth following up. |
1 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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I'M QUINN
GLEN OLD 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG I'M QUINN SYNDICATE Last start 7th of 14 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Regal Wings with 55.5kg at $31. The run before that 7th of 11 at this track on October 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 5 len behind Yamato Satona with 58.5kg at $12.30. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Can improve and is worth thought. |
12 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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WHOSHE'S BOY
DAVID WILSON 8YO GR/B GELDING 58.0KG R N MACDONALD Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start got back early 9th of 12 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Rambling On with 57.5kg at $86.40. The start before that ran last of 8 at Te Aroha on September 21 over 1600m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Giveusawink carrying 67kg at $31.60. Has the job ahead. |
5 AMBER RIDDELL |
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THEHORSECALLEDDAVE
SIMON & KATRINA ALEXANDER 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG WARREN BERRY, PAUL TRUSCOTT, LOUISE BERRY Third race start today. At long odds at debut, rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 13 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Tellum carrying 53kg at $25.70. Last start 11th of 13 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1600m, 9 len behind Ariadne carrying 54.5kg at $7.60. Not a great draw again but represents a major threat. |
13 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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MIDNIGHT SHOW
MARK BROOKS 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG IAN FARRELLY Last start failed to make an impression; ran last of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 2000m, slow going 13 len behind Black Sea with 57kg at $17. The race before that sat on the pace before fading 9th of 13 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1600m, 7 len behind Ariadne with 57.5kg at $28.10. Each way value. |
9 C J GRYLLS |
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VENTO D'ARGENTO
SHAUNE RITCHIE & COLM MURRAY 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG GROSVENOR PROJECT TRUST, J G HARDMAN, M & M NIBLETT, C E B RITCHIE & S F RITCHIE Was well-supported at debut, eased back early on 5th of 7 at Woodville on November 2 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind Empirical with 57.5kg at $3.30. Must be included. |
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KENTUCKY SHINE
SHAUNE RITCHIE & COLM MURRAY 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG G I BARNETT, P ARCHER, EXPLOSIVE BREEDING LTD, C D PAULIN, Z T PAULIN & S F RITCHIE At debut, ran last of 15 at Avondale on November 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 25 len behind Road To Paris carrying 57kg at $12.90. Can measure up this time. |
6 C J GRYLLS |
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MOOLOO
DARRELL HOLLINSHEAD 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG K A BECK, D BUNDRED, B L FLEMING, D, D B, R, S & S HOLLINSHEAD, J MCNEIL, B MCNEILL, J ROBERTS, L ROPIHA & L T ROSS Last start eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track on November 16 over 1560m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Ammirati carrying 56.5kg at $30.20. Before that second last in a small field at Pukekohe on October 29 over 2200m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Our Easy Street carrying 55.5kg at $4.60. Capable of a big run. |
8 L H SATHERLEY |
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GO JOANNA
NICHOLAS BISHARA 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG N BISHARA, P TENWOLDE, D DEVITT, C PULLEN-BURRY At the latest run eased back early on 10th of 13 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1600m, 8 len behind Ariadne carrying 53.5kg at $8.60. Before that 2nd of 8 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1600m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Cirque Du Rose carrying 55kg at $4.10. Among the better hopes. |
4 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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SINGE
PAUL MIRABELLI 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG C R FERGUSON Racing well recently. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 8 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1600m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Cirque Du Rose carrying 55kg at $11.50. The run before that 4th of 7 at Avondale on October 8 over 1600m, in the wet; 6 len behind Bonnard with 54kg at $19.70. Has upside and poses a threat. |
2 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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BEAUTY WARRIOR
DEAN WILES 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG D R WILES Was at very long odds at debut, ran last of 11 at this track on November 16 over 1400m, slow going 12 len behind High Emotion with 54kg at $72.50. Can't see her playing a major role. |
5 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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GOLDEN JACKET
CHAD ORMSBY 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG RIVERROCK FARM LIMITED Lining up for just third start. At big odds at debut, second last of 11 at Ellerslie on October 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Belle Cheval carrying 56.5kg at $36.10. Last start 8th of 13 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1600m, 6 len behind Ariadne carrying 55.5kg at $55.90. Happy to look elsewhere on what he's shown so far. |
6 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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LADY EMILY
MARK BROSNAN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG M H & Y M BROSNAN & M C COLE At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on November 16 over 1560m, slow going 7 len behind Ammirati with 56.5kg at $45.60. The run before that ran last in a small field at Matamata on October 17 over 1600m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Berry Brown carrying 56.5kg at $12.90. Hard to have. |
11 DARREN DANIS |
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ROCKY MARCIANO
PETER & SHAUN MCKAY 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG KIM MCKAY, PETER MCKAY & A MACDONALD Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 13th of 15 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Toruk Makto with 58.5kg at $36. Before that faded in the straight 8th of 13 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Intoxicated with 58.5kg at $3.70. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time. |
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TARZANA
PAM GERARD 5YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG CAMBRIDGE HUNT LTD, B P & S P HUNT Third-up today. First-up second last of 13 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Billy Blinx with 53.5kg at $77.60. Last start 9th of 14 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Regal Wings carrying 55.5kg at $67.50. Not much to like about her prospects. |
7 GEORGE ROOKE |
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SUPREME WARRIOR
DEAN WILES 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG D R WILES Second run back. First-up after four months got back early 11th of 14 at Avondale on November 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Zerre carrying 58.5kg at $171.10. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Avondale on July 16 over 1600m, on a wet track; 35 len behind Gina Rosa carrying 57.5kg at $65.70. Can't enthuse despite stepping up to 1950m. |
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