Hatrick 18 Apr 2026
GOING: H(8)
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LISA LATTA RACING STABLES 1200m Track: HVY8 Out 4m |
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Pleasing and Lucullan can pave the way. HONEY BADGER (2) made some solid progress through last winter and into the spring, winning once in June, before some good placings at this level on wet ground. She comes to hand quickly, and with a trial last month under her belt, she can give this a shake. LUCULLAN (6) tried hard fresh up as the favourite at Waverley, and after trying to make all the running, he was only claimed in the shadow of the post, finishing runner-up by a neck. He has won his only start on this track, and he can maintain that perfect record in this. Follow your money. TORONTO (4) can fire fresh, and he will have no trouble with a wet track. Each way claims, especially if the money comes for him. PLEASING (9) resumes from a spell, and he can't be ruled out of a top 3 finish. COMPLEX (3) is fit, and he is another who can figure in the finish on his best day. SUGGESTED PLAY: Honey Badger can win this.
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| 1 | 34x71 |
LEGALLY BINDING
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG TE AKAU EAGLE EYED RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 9 at Matamata on February 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Poetic Champion carrying 60.5kg at $8.90. Second run from a spell won by a 0.1 len at Waverley March 18 over 1200m defeating Rabega carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Racing well. Rates highly and can play a major role. |
4 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 2 | 2327x |
HONEY BADGER
TONY PIKE 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG R FOWNES Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Tauranga November 1 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Bak Da Angel with 55.5kg at $7.80. When resuming last campaign fifth of 9 at Te Rapa 3yo SWP April 13 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 3 len behind Midnight Edition carrying 55kg at $19.90. Expected to feature. |
1 LILY SUTHERLAND |
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| 3 | 42407 |
COMPLEX
ILONE KELLY 7YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG MRS M A & R H HOOD At the latest run 7th of 9 at Trentham on March 28 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind She's All That with 58kg at $20.50. The race before that ran last of 11 at Otaki on February 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Wingman carrying 59kg at $9.20. Genuine chance this time around. |
3 MADAN SINGH |
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| 4 | 2134x |
TORONTO
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY, COPPER BELT LODGE 5YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG LIM SIAH MONG & PAUL HICKMAN Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Ellerslie January 1 over 1400m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Romilly with 57.5kg at $8.10. On debut third of 7 at Awapuni Synthetic August 3 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Platinum Designs carrying 54kg at $2.50. Has claims if presented on song. |
6 ROHAN MUDHOO |
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| 5 | 179x3 |
RENOVATIONS
CODY COLE 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG SOCIAL RACING HIGH ADRENALIN SYNDICATE (MGR: BRENT COOPER), ARION EQUINE LTD, P LISSINGTON, J ROWLANDS, C O'REILLY, D MCGREGOR, G WHITHAM Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 9 at Trentham on March 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind She's All That with 56.5kg at $7.40. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Kitty Flash with 55kg at $7.70. Has a sound second-up record and can play a role in the finish. |
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| 6 | 719x3 |
LUCULLAN
PETER AND TRENT DIDHAM 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG ALI & GRAEME ANDREW Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 8 at Waverley on March 18 over 1200m, 0.4 len behind Legally Binding carrying 54kg at $3. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Trentham on October 26 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Kosta with 59kg at $3.10. Hard to beat. |
5 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 7 | 1445x |
PEPPERY
ILONE KELLY 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG D CROOT, K G HARPER, MISS I F KELLY, C, L & P J MATENGA & W M NEILL First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Awapuni Synthetic August 24 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Exaggeration carrying 53.5kg at $20.10. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at Trentham June 7 over 1300m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Sotirio carrying 51kg at $10.90. Others preferred. |
2 M HUDSON |
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| 8 | x340x |
PART TIME LOVER
CODY COLE 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG C & R ANSELL, L COLE, M CLAYDON, S CONNOLLY, K DEANE, M GALLAGHER, P HOLDEN, M HONISS, P LISSINGTON, A & J MORRISON, B POPPLEWELL, S REESE, M SHUKER, T THOMSON, G WHITHAM, B & E WILSON Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at Pukekohe November 22 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Moxie with 55.5kg at $16. When resuming last campaign third of 14 at Ellerslie September 20 over 1200m, soft track; 1.2 len behind Celestial Wonder carrying 55kg at $18.60. Solid return wouldn't surprise. |
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| 9 | 4428x |
PLEASING
MIKE BRESLIN 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG M P BRESLIN & R W POTTER Resumes. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Otaki September 26 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Tolstoy with 53.5kg at $21.90. First up last campaign fifth of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway March 8 2025 over 1000m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Beast Of Burden with 55kg at $4.20. Expecting a strong run fresh. |
4 K R HERCOCK |
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