Ruakaka 17 Dec 2025
GOING: S(5)
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ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES 1600m Track: SOFT 5 True |
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Expecting a modest tempo established by Kaz Caz who can cross from the outside draw. WEE NESSY (11) tried hard when finishing fourth at Te Aroha 3 weeks ago over 1400m. The key this time will be the return to a mile, and with some luck from a wide gate, she can take this out. BEABOPALULA (10) had a nice trip in the trail at Arawa Park 12 days ago but failed to run on. Sometimes that track can upset some runners, so she is worth another chance. Each way claims in this even field. FRENCH THINKER (4) ran a much better race when finishing third at Arawa Park last time out. She is peaking at the right time and is a must for all top 4 combinations. SHUFFLE THE PACK (3) was ridden more positively last time out and ran her best race yet when finishing runner-up by less than a length. She can secure another cosy run from a good gate, and her first win is not far away. UNRESTRAINED (15) has run some good races in far better fields than what she meets here. Hard to beat, should she line up in this. GADABOUT (2) led up and faded to finish third last start. Stick with her. SUGGESTED PLAY: Wee Nessy can get the job done here.
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CHEERFUL SMILE
JENNA MAHONEY 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG L L LEE At the latest run 6th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 2000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Black Sea with 56.5kg at $8.80. The run before that 8th of 15 at Avondale on November 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Protheatrics carrying 57.5kg at $9.80. Won't be far away. |
3 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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| 2 | 8x533 |
GADABOUT
CODY COLE 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG ALLAYNE & PATRICK KENNEDY Form hard to fault. Last start set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1560m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Dragon Blossom with 57.5kg at $7.70. The start before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind High Emotion with 57.5kg at $33.60. Must be included. |
5 C J GRYLLS |
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| 3 | 6552 |
SHUFFLE THE PACK
RALPH MANNING 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG MRS J M & T HOBSON Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1560m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Predominance with 56.5kg at $10.80. Before that 5th of 13 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1150m, slow going 4.5 len behind Rise Companions carrying 56.5kg at $23.20. Making headway. Shapes as a key runner. |
4 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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| 4 | 7x73 |
FRENCH THINKER
KELLY VAN DYK 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG ANRAY HOLDINGS LTD Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 15 at Avondale on November 6 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Road To Paris with 56.5kg at $28.20. Second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1560m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Orson Stone with 55.5kg at $22.40. Profiles nicely. Sure to be a major player. |
6 COURTNEY BARNES |
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SIBELLA
Moira & Kieran Murdoch 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG MRS J L EGAN Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at this track August 2 over 1200m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Notabadbergs carrying 56.5kg at $26.80. When resuming last campaign 13th of 16 at Te Rapa June 14 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Timetoplaythegame with 56.5kg at $33.50. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
8 JOE DOYLE |
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| 6 | 90x6 |
REIKOVA
Moira & Kieran Murdoch 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG M J MURDOCH Second run back. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after eight months 6th of 14 at Avondale on November 6 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Zerre with 56.5kg at $58. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Te Aroha on March 7 over 1600m, 10 len behind Victorious Warrior carrying 56kg at $35.20. Others make more appeal. |
17 L H SATHERLEY |
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KAZ CAZ
PAM GERARD 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG B TAYLOR, STAYING ALIVE SYNDICATE, D MITCHELL, K GLINDEMANN, C HINDS-EDWARDS, A MATHIESON, P MAGIL, G WORKMAN, G LAW, L & M WILSON, J E & J S ANGELL, B A & K M CHERRY, P J & R W HALE Second run back. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after two months 11th of 13 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Billy Blinx carrying 56.5kg at $59.40. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Taupo on August 17 over 1400m, on a wet track; 17 len behind Mista Stitch carrying 56.5kg at $23.30. Not going well enough. |
14 GEORGE ROOKE |
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KISZKAH
ANTHONY BURTON 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG D ROGERS & I ROGERS Dual acceptor. Comes off a 41 day let-up. Last start 8th of 10 at Avondale on November 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Oppenheimer carrying 53.5kg at $78.50. The start before that 11th of 13 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Tellum carrying 56.5kg at $68.10. Well held last time and looks tested. |
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WILD THING
TERRY POWELL 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG TEE PEE RACING LTD Dual acceptor. At the latest run 11th of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Dance The Night carrying 54.5kg at $104.70. The race before that second last of 15 at Avondale on November 6 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind Protheatrics with 55.5kg at $29.10. In the mix. |
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| 10 | 93328 |
BEABOPALULA
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG OKAHARAU STATION LTD Last start second last of 9 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1560m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Dragon Blossom with 56kg at $7.30. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Tauranga on November 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Staphani carrying 53kg at $13.50. Capable of sharp improvement. |
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| 11 | 574 |
WEE NESSY
BARBARA KENNEDY 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG LYN SALVIDGE & BRUCE AMIES Last start 4th of 12 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Shiniqua carrying 56kg at $5.60. The start before that 7th of 15 at Avondale on November 6 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Protheatrics with 56kg at $3.60. Not far away last time. Can improve on the latest effort and is well-placed to take this out. |
15 WARREN KENNEDY |
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| 12 | 48 |
MADAME KLEPTOMANE
SHAUN PHELAN 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG G I ALTON Had two starts to date. At debut, 4th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Laura's Legacy with 54.5kg at $13.70. Last start 8th of 10 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Oberon with 54.5kg at $13.70. Best figures measure up and looks sure to run well. |
12 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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CORDOVA
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Jumped at a huge quote at debut, ran last of 11 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 1300m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Lyin' Eyes with 55kg at $80.70. Hasn't done anything to date to suggest she can win this. |
11 SAM MCNAB |
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STRATHISLA
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG A C FORSMAN, HORSE UP, S & L FORSMAN & WAINUI PARTNERSHIP Dual acceptor. First starter by Almanzor out of Adriatico. Has a total of four trials prior to her debut today. Worth watching for any market confidence. |
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| 15 | 24030 |
UNRESTRAINED
RUDY LIEFTING 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG SIR TREVOR CLARKE & C B JONES Dual acceptor. Most recently 10th of 12 at Ellerslie in the LR Trevor Eagle Memorial on November 29 over 1500m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Pulsatilla carrying 55kg at $11.60. Before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 13 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Ariadne carrying 52.5kg at $3.20. Hard to beat on her best form. |
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ROB'S MISTAKE
HANNA ORTING AND SOPHIA NOLAN 4YO GREY MARE 57.0KG J J STEFFERT Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after five months eased back early on 8th of 11 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Lyin' Eyes carrying 56.5kg at $38.50. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Pukekohe on April 23 over 1400m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Sacred Combatant carrying 56kg at $4. Fitter but others are better placed. |
16 M CAMERON |
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ABLE DANCER
DAVINA WADDELL 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG D J MCGEE Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 14 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Ploy with 52.5kg at $108.60. The run before that 5th of 9 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind St Kilda with 56.5kg at $50.80. Not going well enough to trouble these. |
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