Te Aroha 21 Jun 2026
GOING: H(10)
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MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS MAIDEN 1400m Track: HEAVY 10 Out 9m 850m-550m Remainder Out 6m |
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Force Of Law and Dare You will press forward in a keen battle for the lead. SNEAKY CYCLONE (4) has steadily improved in each of his starts and will finally have a decent draw this time, landing the pole position. Michael McNab sticks with him, and so do we. CONFECTIONIST (11) won a pair of trials prior to finishing second fresh up at Matamata in May, a result which he repeated at Tauranga last time out, when finishing just a short-head off the winner. She is peaking at the right time and is set to go one better. DRAGONSTONE (7) raced too keenly on debut and did a few things wrong before dropping out to finish at the rear of the field, though his jockey did sit up on him in the final straight. His trial form prior was encouraging, and he is worth another chance with that experience behind him. FORCE OF LAW (1) ran an improved race last time when making his poly track debut at Cambridge. He seems to prefer the firmer surfaces, and with conditions to suit, he can figure in the top 4 again. THE GIGGLER (14) will be suited by the step up from 1200m to 1400m. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sneaky Cyclone to win.
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FORCE OF LAW
PAM GERARD 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG BALLYMORE RACING NZ LTD, T BARTOSH, W N CAMPBELL, L I & S R CHAPMAN, M E JAMES, W H PARKINSON, SAVVY RACING TIGHT FIVE SYNDICATE (MGR: KEITH MCDONALD) & B R TUTT Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on May 20 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Proud Capitalist with 55.5kg at $6.70. Before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 14 at Woodville on April 29 over 1400m, slow going 1.2 len behind Timex with 58.5kg at $5.40. Made headway last time. Expected in the finish. |
17 JOE NISHIZUKA |
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COWBOY
JOSH KING & MAIJA VANCE 5YO GREY GELDING 58.0KG R ANSLEY, G E AUGUST, K G & M DALY, J F & K M DOWD, A G FARQUHAR, A J LAKER, M LOMAS, MISS M VANCE, C & W WALSH At the latest run 6th of 9 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Lumbridge Castle with 58.5kg at $23.10. The race before that 5th of 8 at Hastings on May 21 over 1200m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Zenzero Girl with 57.5kg at $9.30. Hard to fault if at his best. |
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KAIROS
Moira & Kieran Murdoch 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG DUNGOWAN RACING Second-up. First-up after six months ran last of 11 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1200m, 9 len behind Catwalk Queen carrying 57.5kg at $23.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Avondale on October 8 over 1200m, on a wet track; nose behind Princess Elsa with 58.5kg at $12.70. Strips fitter and is among the chances. |
12 A LAWSON-CARROLL |
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SNEAKY CYCLONE
DANIEL MILLER 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG SNEAKY SYNDICATE Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 12 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 1215m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Purosangue carrying 55.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell 4th of 12 at this track on June 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Brewster carrying 57.5kg at $12.70. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance. |
1 M MCNAB |
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STRALSUND
DONNA LOGAN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG D M LOGAN, B TAIT & S M LOGAN Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 9 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Deviation carrying 57.5kg at $14.30. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Mosala carrying 57.5kg at $25.60. Rates highly and can do much better this time. |
14 TOM WIGRAM |
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SUGAR DADDY
TONY PIKE 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG E N KEMP & SF BLOODSTOCK LLC LTD Three-year-old gelding making debut by Deep Field out of Kiss The Daddy. Was third in a Ellerslie trial over 1100m on March 10. Following that fifth over 900m in a Taupo trial on May 19. Comes out of the the strong juvenile stable of Tony Pike. |
2 SAM MCNAB |
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DRAGONSTONE
DONNA LOGAN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG GERALD HARVEY At debut, ran last of 12 at this track on June 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Brewster carrying 57.5kg at $6.30. Has ability and it will pay to stick with him. |
4 L H SATHERLEY |
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JANKA
SHELLEY WRIGHT 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG K R BELL FAMILY TRUST Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Avondale November 6 over 2100m, soft track; 7 len behind Charlemagne with 55.5kg at $43.60. First up last campaign ran last of 11 at Ellerslie May 17 2025 over 1600m, soft track; 16 len behind War Of Succession with 54kg at $50. Win would surprise. |
7 ERIN M LEIGHTON |
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SEBASTIANO
DONNA LOGAN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG BEN KWOK At debut, 9th of 12 at this track on June 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Brewster with 57.5kg at $17.60. Open to plenty of improvement. |
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SUENA EN GRANDE
GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG C A LEISHMAN Four-year-old gelding (Belardo - Craftychard) has trialled on four occasions leading into today's race. Sixth over 1100m in a Taupo trial on May 19. Betting is the best pointer to his chances. |
11 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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CONFECTIONIST
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG GO RACING BROADBEACH SYNDICATE (MGR: ALBERT BOSMA) Third-up today. First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at Matamata on May 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Priovita carrying 56.5kg at $7.80. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1400m, head behind Integrity with 57.5kg at $5. Big chance. |
3 JACK TAPLIN |
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DARE YOU
SIMON REES 6YO GREY MARE 56.0KG SIMON REES LTD Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1400m, 3 len behind Misissipi Gambler carrying 52.5kg at $35.30. The start before that 4th of 8 at Matamata on April 15 over 1200m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Stay Frosty carrying 52.5kg at $23.60. Will need further improvement to trouble these. |
9 HYEONTAEK OH |
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QIJI HORIZON
SAMANTHA LOGAN 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG QIJI BLOODSTOCK LTD First starter by Vanbrugh out of Qiji Melody. Has a total of two trials prior to her debut today. Unlikely to find enough improvement to trouble these. |
15 COURTNEY BARNES |
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THE GIGGLER
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG G J PATTIE At debut, ran last of 9 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Lumbridge Castle carrying 56.5kg at $12.60. Can measure up this time. |
18 GEORGE ROOKE |
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LINTON FLYER
GAVIN OPIE 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG K, R, M, T & H SINGH, A PAUL, C & A MASON, D GORE, R MILLER, A, G & J THOMAS, C MARTIN, J PARSONS, R THORNTON, D BELL, S FORDE, J FRELAN, S LAISENI, G MILLER, D, G & K OPIE, J PEACOCK, J VAN NISTELROOY Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, ran last of 12 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 1215m, on rain affected going; 30 len behind Purosangue with 57.5kg at $88.80. Looking elsewhere. |
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MARMOCCHIA
G A & D G ROGERSON & CLINT ISDALE 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG G A ROGERSON MNZM, C A LEASHMAN, CLRKEY LTD, G & M NORTHCOTT Resuming after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign tenth of 14 at Tauranga December 12 over 1500m, soft track; 8 len behind Tagalomu carrying 56.5kg at $127.90. When resuming last campaign second last of 11 at Arawa Park November 16 over 1400m, soft track; 11 len behind High Emotion with 55.5kg at $82.30. Prefer to see how she returns. |
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FRENCH FOX
SAMANTHA LOGAN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Dual acceptor. Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Avondale October 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Feel The Stag carrying 56.5kg at $23.80. On debut second last of 12 at Taupo September 17 over 1400m, soft track; 22 len behind Amusement with 57.5kg at $25.90. Not keen on what we have seen to date. |
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SEDUIRE
HANNA ORTING AND SOPHIA NOLAN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG B & S ANDREWS, E M VERSPAGEN & G A VINCENT Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 11 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Miss Silhouette carrying 56.5kg at $32.60. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Ivy's Dancer carrying 56.5kg at $31.10. Hard to get excited about her chances. |
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