Tauranga 08 Jan 2026
GOING: G(3)
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SOCIAL CLUB GREERTON 1200m Track: GOOD4 True |
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Solid tempo likely with Precipice, General Menari and Opaea Joe prominent. BELLARISTA (4) has not been beaten far in a couple of tougher fields recently, and is drawn to receive the run of the race here. She has been placed both times on this track, which is an advantage, and she can bounce back into form here. FOXGLOVE (5) just battled when finishing fifth in a 6-horse field at Te Rapa nearly 3 weeks ago, and she will have a tongue tie on this time to help her breathing. She is worth another chance. Each way. PRECIPICE (3) was a good winner of his debut at Trentham just over 3 weeks ago. He has another tricky gate to overcome, but looks to have the scope to go on with the job. GENERAL MENARI (6) was put aside after winning by a neck on debut at Taupo. He has been kept ticking over with a recent solid trial, and there is no reason why he can't remain unbeaten after this run. CHANTELLE ROSE (11) is not out of this at odds. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bellarista can win this.
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I AM NUTZ
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG C BEATSON, J BEATSON & F MITCHELL Returns from a 43-day let-up. Last start led to the turn then faded 6th of 12 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Zerre with 59.5kg at $3.60. The run before that 5th of 13 at this track on November 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Charmrose with 54kg at $23.60. Rates highly and can break through if at his best. |
3 V A COLGAN |
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| 2 | 86561 |
OPAEA JOE
GAVIN OPIE 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG GAVIN OPIE RACING LTD, K PITMAN, K SINGH, A J TATA, A P & G E THOMAS Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 len at Te Aroha January 3 over 1150m on a heavy track defeating Places To Be carrying 56.5kg at $6.20. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily of 7 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1215m, slow going 4 len behind Lady Impending with 54kg at $6.50. Last-start winner worth including. |
4 SAM MCNAB |
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| 3 | 73x91 |
PRECIPICE
CODY COLE 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG ARION EQUINE LTD, T W COLE & M L SHUKER Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 9th of 12 at Otaki on November 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Hoorah Henry carrying 58.5kg at $5.60. Last start won by 2 len at Trentham December 14 over 1200m defeating Leica Ripa with 58.5kg at $5.60. Fitter and is a top chance again. |
10 WARREN KENNEDY |
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| 4 | x2284 |
BELLARISTA
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG N DAYAL, HAUNUI FARM LP, T M IRVINE, H K MCKAY, B MURTAGH, J R L NEVILL & G S NORGATE Last start 4th of 12 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Golden Wings with 57.5kg at $8. Before that 8th of 13 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Rise Companions carrying 58kg at $4. Hard to beat on her best form. |
2 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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| 5 | 5x445 |
FOXGLOVE
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 5YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG DAME SIAN ELIAS, HUGH FLETCHER, E T FLETCHER & NATALIE WALKER Most recently second last in a small field at Te Rapa on December 20 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind One More Dance carrying 58kg at $3.80. The race before that 4th of 9 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Sibling Rivalry carrying 58kg at $4.60. Can turn things around. |
9 L H SATHERLEY |
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| 6 | 1x |
GENERAL MENARI
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG MARK & TANIA STRATFORD Resuming after a break; only one run when raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck at Taupo October 10 over 1100m in soft going defeating Too Darn Sweet with 57.5kg at $3.70. Everything points to a effective return. |
6 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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| 7 | x4086 |
BUTTERFIELD
PATRICK MCCARTEN 10YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG P J MCCARTEN & K Y E YUE At the latest run 6th of 13 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Drops Of God carrying 57kg at $95.50. Before that 8th of 11 at Ellerslie on December 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Power Of Three with 50kg at $49.60. Needs to improve sharply. |
8 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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| 8 | 683x6 |
TONIA'S DRAGON
PAM GERARD 5YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG PEGASUS BLOODSTOCK LP Second run back. First-up after three months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Larius Lacus with 53.5kg at $9.10. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Ruakaka on July 12 over 1200m, in the wet; 7 len behind Reptak with 54kg at $9.40. Among the chances. |
5 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 9 | 5x16x |
HASSTOROCK
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG R & CM HASSALL FAMILY TRUST Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at this track November 1 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind War Princess carrying 55kg at $7.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len Taupo October 10 over 1100m slow track defeating Woman In Charge carrying 55.5kg at $17.90. Look for a bold run. |
1 WIREMU PINN |
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| 10 | 46x13 |
BELLE NOIRE
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG 2024 BLACK BEAUTY SYNDICATE (MGR: ANDREW FORSMAN) Third-up today. Resuming won by a head at this track December 12 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Stay Frosty carrying 53kg at $8.20. Second run from a spell 3rd of 7 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1215m, slow going 2.25 len behind Lady Impending with 53kg at $7.80. In the mix on best form. |
7 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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| 11 | 176 |
CHATELLE ROSE
FRED & LINDSAY CORNEGE 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG ELIZABETH POLLARD, TINA THOROWGOOD, LINDSAY CORNEGE & FRED CORNEGE Most recently 6th of 8 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind To Bravery Born carrying 54kg at $19.10. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1215m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Lubeck with 55kg at $5.60. Each way value. |
7 JOE DOYLE |
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