Otaki 19 Dec 2025
GOING: S(6)
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ASHBY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT HANDICAP 1200m Track: SOFT 7 Out 3m |
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Solid tempo with First Gear to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. UNCLE KEN (3) showed promise in his initial prep on the poly track at Cambridge, and is resuming over a trip that is probably well short of his best. His trial at Woodville was good, and he should be hitting the line strongly here. WIRE ROPE (1) fought on gamely to finish third fresh up at Whanganui nearly 3 weeks ago. This lightly tried gelding has plenty of talent, and with some luck from a wide gate, he can have a say in the outcome of this race. FIRST GEAR (4) ran a much better race for fourth off a brief freshen up at Whanganui nearly 4 weeks ago. He will be peaking at the right time, and Bruno Queiroz sticks with him. Include in all top 4 combos. CLASSY BRAHMA (5) flew home too late at Trentham last time out when finishing runner-up by a nose. This is an easier assignment, and she can have the last say this time. TOMMY STAR (2) made the most of a good ride when winning his maiden at only his third start at Whanganui. He has more to offer, and won't be far away. SUGGESTED PLAY: Classy Brahma each-way.
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WIRE ROPE
BILL THURLOW AND SAM O'MALLEY 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG GRANT THURLOW, PADDI THURLOW, GUY LENNOX & GILLIAN LENNOX Having second run back today. Last start 3rd of 11 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Rabega with 60kg at $8.70. At only start last preparation 3rd of 12 at Hawera on May 18 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.4 len behind Procul Boy carrying 57.5kg at $4. Going well and is one of the leading chances. |
11 LIAM KAURI |
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| 2 | 651 |
TOMMY STAR
DAN O'LEARY 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG MRS J C NUGENT-O'LEARY & D M O'LEARY Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by a head at Wanganui November 22 over 1340m on a rain affected track defeating Elpedro carrying 58.5kg at $7.10. The race before that 5th of 14 at Woodville on November 2 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind East End Lad carrying 58.5kg at $27.50. Fitter and is a top chance again. |
12 K R HERCOCK |
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| 3 | 314x |
UNCLE KEN
GUY LOWRY & LEAH ZYDENBOS 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG WAIKATO STUD LTD Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Awapuni Synthetic August 24 over 1700m, 2.25 len behind Revo carrying 58.5kg at $3.60. On debut third of 9 at Awapuni Synthetic July 4 over 1700m, 0.6 len behind Oceans Roar carrying 54.5kg at $4. Looks all set for a positive return. |
3 J K RIDDELL |
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| 4 | 5x574 |
FIRST GEAR
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY, COPPER BELT LODGE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG J ANGUS, A & C BARY, R BOYD, C SHAW-BOYD, EVOLUTION STABLES - FIRST GEAR SYNDICATE, R FLEETWOOD, HAYDEE SYNDICATE, D KAINEY, D LAKE, G MCLEOD, K OVENS, C TAN, THE MCINTEER FAMILY TRUST, A VIGAR & B WILLIAMS Last start 4th of 9 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Lucullan with 58kg at $8.10. Before that 7th of 9 at Hawera on October 4 over 1200m, in the wet; 7 len behind Trauma with 58.5kg at $4.50. Working up to a win. Can turn things around. |
9 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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| 5 | x1362 |
CLASSY BRAHMA
TRUDY & VAUGHAN KEEGAN 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG W N CAMPBELL, C W ERB, KATIKATI ORCHARD MANAGEMENT LTD, B KEEGAN & BELL BROOKE RACING STABLES Last start made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 12 at Trentham on December 6 over 1300m, on a slow track; nose behind Thorax carrying 56.5kg at $7.60. Before that from last on the turn 6th of 10 at Waverley on November 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Toronto carrying 57kg at $8.20. Working up to a win. Capable of taking this out. |
10 L T HEMI |
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TEARS OF VICTORY
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY, COPPER BELT LODGE 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG T O HARRISON Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 13 at Tauherenikau on November 1 over 1300m, slow going 9 len behind Thooza carrying 54.5kg at $46.30. Second run from a spell 6th of 11 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Rabega carrying 56kg at $17.70. Major player. |
2 TONI DAVIES |
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CHART THE STARS
JOSHUA SHAW 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG I D & S R GRAY, G B & P A GRAY, A & K GRAY, D & M O'BRIEN, H & E DUFF, W PELLETT, S STEVENSON, R THOMPSON, C & K HARDY, J J SHAW & C STEELE At the latest run 8th of 11 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Rabega carrying 56.5kg at $29.90. The race before that 9th of 12 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1200m, 6 len behind Magice with 55kg at $22.90. Can't have here based on recent efforts. |
1 ERIN M LEIGHTON |
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MERMAID
SIMON WILSON 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG MRS J A & S J E WILSON Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 11 at Trentham on October 26 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Kosta carrying 53.5kg at $37.70. Second-up 3rd of 10 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 1200m, 4 len behind Pepeha carrying 58kg at $4.70. Must be respected. |
13 KELLY MYERS |
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| 9 | 68660 |
PAPA SURF
MIKE BRESLIN 6YO GREY GELDING 55.0KG M BLOOMFIELD, D C EARL, D L MORGAN, N J ROBERTSON, I D ( & K TOBECK & G J WALLACE Comes off a 40 day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Tauherenikau on November 9 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind Can Do carrying 58.5kg at $7.40. Before that 6th of 16 at Trentham on October 18 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Dollybird with 56kg at $48.70. Has ability and is a top-three hope. |
4 SARAH O'MALLEY |
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| 10 | 90027 |
BODACIOUS KATE
ALLEN BAKER 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG A C F & J BAKER, L H BROAD & M J WRIGHT Most recently led to the turn then faded 7th of 10 at Trentham on December 6 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind The Perfect One carrying 55kg at $31.30. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Pepeha with 57kg at $23.40. Prefer to see her back in form. |
6 SIMA MXOTHWA |
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ALATION
ILONE KELLY 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG MEGAN HAWKINS & ILONE KELLY Resuming today after a break of ten months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Taupo February 26 over 1800m, 11 len behind Court Of Appeal with 55kg at $10.60. When resuming last campaign fifth of 9 at Te Rapa November 9 2024 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Bella Voce carrying 57kg at $13.30. Has solid claims. |
7 M HUDSON |
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| 12 | 9990x |
LADY ANGLESEA
LISA LATTA 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG ANGLESEA STUD First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Awapuni Synthetic June 22 over 1700m, 21 len behind Lurch with 54.5kg at $28.50. First up last campaign second last of 11 at Waverley February 28 over 1400m, soft track; 16 len behind El Jaycee carrying 55.5kg at $53.40. Might be better off following this run. |
14 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 13 | 0470x |
LITTLEREDCORVETTE
BRIAN LINES 8YO BAY MARE 54.0KG B R & MRS C LINES Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Wanganui May 11 over 1360m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Renovations with 54kg at $24.80. Previously first up; second last of 7 at Trentham January 4 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind The Big Picture carrying 54.5kg at $10.40. Can return with a bold run. |
8 JIM CHUNG |
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WRITTEN UP
DEAN HOWARD 6YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG D L HOWARD & M A WARREN Third-up today. First-up second last of 10 at Taupo on October 10 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Mr Fortrus with 54kg at $34.80. Second run from a spell ran last of 10 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 1200m, 16 len behind Pepeha with 52.5kg at $62.20. Needs to improve sharply. |
5 CRYSTAL LINDSAY |
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