Pukekohe 20 Mar 2026
GOING: G(4)
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MYRACEHORSE 2100m Track: SOFT 5 True |
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Pace strong with Leitrim Lad and Giacomo leading with Sinhaman nearby. KIWI SKYHAWK (2) was so brave when finishing fourth and under a length from the winner in the G3 Avondale Cup at Ellerslie nearly 4 weeks ago over 2400m. He has been in terrific form all season, and if he has not come to the end of his prep, he can take this out. SAVOIR FAIRE (6) stepped up in class, dropped in weight, and got the job done on a soft track at Matamata nearly 3 weeks ago. He carries the same weight this time, and he can repeat the dose. LEVAKIA (8) peaked on her run late at Matamata 9 days ago, and she will be a lot sharper this time with less space between her starts. Can win. ROCTAVE (9) has been mixing his form this prep, and was doing his best work late when finishing fourth behind the second pick in the same race last time out. Craig Grylls picks up the ride, and he can figure in the top 3 with his best effort. MALDINI (7) has always been consistent, and this year will be no different after he resumed with a narrowly beaten second at Matamata. Stick with him. SUGGESTED PLAY: Levakia each way.
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| 1 | 53775 |
NEREUS
SHAUNE RITCHIE & COLM MURRAY 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG WAIKATO STUD LTD Most recently came from midfield; 5th of 18 at Ellerslie in the G3 Avondale Cup on February 21 over 2400m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Final Return with 54kg at $14.30. The run before that 7th of 9 at Te Rapa in the G1 Herbie Dyke on February 7 over 2000m, slow going 5 len behind Legarto with 59kg at $82.70. Not far away last time. Worth including. |
2 JOE DOYLE |
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| 2 | 44124 |
KIWI SKYHAWK
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG 2023 BOURBON LANE STABLE NEW ZEALAND LLC, DENNIS E FOSTER, D HONISS, G WILSON, S FREEMAN, J GRAY & S B MARSH Racing well recently. Most recently came from midfield; 4th of 18 at Ellerslie in the G3 Avondale Cup on February 21 over 2400m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Final Return carrying 53kg at $6.50. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 15 at Ellerslie Hcp on January 31 over 2200m, slow going 1.1 len behind Sinhaman carrying 54kg at $2.30. Can atone. |
5 WARREN KENNEDY |
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| 3 | 13ppx |
LEITRIM LAD
EAMONN GREEN 9YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG E P & MRS M E GREEN Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation failed to finish at Te Aroha September 21 over 6200m. First up last campaign eighth of 14 at this track April 23 over 1600m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Major Major carrying 62.5kg at $114.60. Might be better off following this run. |
6 COURTNEY BARNES |
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| 4 | 23710 |
SINHAMAN
STEPHEN MARSH 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG D L & S C ARCHER, N N MICARONE & D J WRIGHT Most recently 13th of 18 at Ellerslie in the G3 Avondale Cup on February 21 over 2400m, slow going 6 len behind Final Return with 53kg at $17.50. The run before that won by 1.1 len at Ellerslie Hcp January 31 over 2200m in soft going defeating Kiwi Skyhawk carrying 54kg at $14.20. Rates highly on best form so he can turn things around. |
8 M MCNAB |
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| 5 | 72661 |
GIACOMO
PETER & SHAUN MCKAY 7YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG A C & L J E MACDONALD, KIM & PETER MCKAY Last start won by 0.7 len at Matamata March 11 over 2000m in soft going defeating Crown Princess carrying 56kg at $8.80. The race before that 6th of 9 at Matamata on February 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Leroy Brown carrying 54kg at $12. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again. |
9 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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| 6 | 9x551 |
SAVOIR FAIRE
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 6YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG TE AKAU 2021 RTR STALLION BREEDING SYNDICATE (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a 0.3 len at Matamata February 28 over 2000m on a soft track defeating Maldini carrying 52kg at $4.50. The start before that second last in a small field at Matamata on February 14 over 1600m, in the wet; 12 len behind Peerless carrying 58kg at $4.80. Sure to go well again. |
2 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 7 | 321x2 |
MALDINI
TONY PIKE 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG B GIBSON, B GIBSON & W GIBSON Second run back. First-up after two months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Matamata on February 28 over 2000m, on a slow track; 0.3 len behind Savoir Faire carrying 54kg at $4.90. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Otaki on September 26 over 1600m, in the wet; 6 len behind Sunset Boulevard carrying 54.5kg at $5.80. Should be further improved and can find best here. |
1 SAM MCNAB |
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| 8 | 62164 |
LEVAKIA
KEN & BEV KELSO 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG C & P BROWN, A C & M ENTING, B FOSTER, B & K KELSO, A & P KIRTON, G & M MALOY & E J VERHEYEN Last start eased back early on 4th of 8 at Matamata on March 11 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Giacomo with 55.5kg at $3. The race before that 6th of 12 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 2100m, slow going 3 len behind Just Call Me Jonny with 58.5kg at $5.50. Working up to a win. Has ability and is one of the leading chances. |
4 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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| 9 | 05204 |
ROCTAVE
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG D KARREMAN Last start 4th of 9 at Matamata on February 28 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Savoir Faire carrying 54kg at $9.80. Before that 10th of 12 at Matamata Rating 75 on February 14 over 2000m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Titled with 59.5kg at $4.40. Can turn things around. |
7 C J GRYLLS |
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| 10 | 18340 |
JUST A KARIN
ALLAN MORLEY 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG D HALLIGAN, W J HARRISON, J A HENNAH, K JACKSON, B WILSON & EST LATE L LOVEDAY At the latest run 10th of 18 at Ellerslie in the G2 Auckland Cup on March 7 over 3200m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Paradise Storm carrying 53kg at $120.20. The start before that 4th of 12 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 2100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Just Call Me Jonny with 54kg at $19.60. Doesn't appeal this time. |
3 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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| 11 | x0030 |
TIDE AND TIME
KENNY RAE 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG A CONEGLAN, J FAIRLEY, C W GUNSON, M M HARRIS, R F KNEEBONE, G A MATCHES, D P MCHUGH, K I RAE, A REID, S J WHITEHEAD & EST LATE M G C DARROCH Most recently second last of 13 at Ellerslie on March 7 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Top Shelf with 55.5kg at $42. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Matamata Rating 75 on February 14 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Titled with 55.5kg at $33.90. Might struggle again. |
10 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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