Rotorua 01 Jul 2026
GOING: H(10)
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NZ FARMERS LIVESTOCK 1560m Track: HEAVY 10 True |
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Expecting Highly Anticipated to bounce to the front and lead from the low draw. SACRED ZED (3) ripped home when finishing second in this company at Woodville 12 days ago over a similar trip. He is likely to get back here as well, but if he can circle into it before the final turn, then he can have the last say this time. BELLEZOR (8) has had no luck with 3 wide gates in as many starts this prep, and she drops down a class for this. A superior draw, if the inside is playing fair, will help her, and a form reversal would come as no surprise to us. RIO GRANDE (6) has been building his fitness, and he ran his best race this prep last time out when dropping down to this grade for the first time. He has form on the course and can figure in the top 3 this time. DID THE TRICK (1) set the pace and fought on gamely for sixth last start, and he has had a jumping trial since then. Don't risk him at this level. Each way value. RAAJOICES (2) has won 3 races, and they have all been on this track in heavy ground. If he doesn't need the run, then he can give this a shake. SUGGESTED PLAY: Did The Trick each way.
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DID THE TRICK
W HILLIS & R COLE 5YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG EVANS BREEDING LTD Most recently led to the turn then faded 6th of 14 at Matamata on June 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Flamenco with 55.5kg at $10.90. The race before that ran last of 14 at Ellerslie on May 23 over 1600m, slow going 13 len behind I Park carrying 58kg at $38.10. Nice effort last time. Well placed to find winning form again. |
8 ERIN M LEIGHTON |
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| 2 | 9943x |
RAAJOICES
CATHERINE CAMERON 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG MISS C J CAMERON, MISS S J FLEMING, MRS K P & M A SMALES, B M & MRS M Y WAKELING & MISS E WILSON Resumes after a break of 11 months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at Te Aroha Rating 65 July 27 over 2200m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Thebudgiesmugla carrying 53kg at $5.10. Previously first up; third of 11 at Matamata April 17 2025 over 1600m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Jaffira with 71kg at $11. Expected to prove hard to beat. |
9 ABINITH SIMON |
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| 3 | 2x952 |
SACRED ZED
KEVIN MYERS 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG C H BISHARA, N P BISHARA & P R BISHARA At the latest run 2nd of 13 at Woodville on June 19 over 1600m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind Don's Legacy carrying 57kg at $9. Before that 5th of 9 at Wanganui on May 10 over 2060m, slow going 6 len behind Air Dancer with 67kg at $1.50. Expected to go close with repeat of latest. |
11 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 4 | 41070 |
CAMACHO
MS D KENNEDY 7YO GR/B GELDING 59.0KG C KENNEDY & P KELLY Returns from a 49-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 14 at Matamata on May 13 over 2000m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Heza Sharp One with 59kg at $7.90. Before that ran second last of 8 at Te Rapa on May 2 over 2100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Hakata Bay with 57kg at $9.70. Good enough to turn things around. |
5 ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE |
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| 5 | 10x08 |
HORRIE
Moira & Kieran Murdoch 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG ALWYN BLOODSTOCK, B W AMIES, NESSY'S BOY SYNDICATE & L H M SALVIDGE Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 10 at Te Rapa on May 24 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Cosmopolitan with 58kg at $14.10. Second-up 8th of 14 at Matamata on June 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Pegasus with 55.5kg at $18.10. Likely improver who is among the main chances. |
1 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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| 6 | x0775 |
RIO GRANDE
ANDREW FORSMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG THE SUNLIGHT TRUST Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 5th of 12 at Woodville on June 19 over 1600m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Craftsman with 59.5kg at $3.80. The start before that 7th of 12 at Ellerslie on June 6 over 2100m, slow going 8 len behind Free Bird carrying 57.5kg at $36.10. Making headway. Well placed and can improve sharply. |
6 GEORGE ROOKE |
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IMPAIRED VISION
MURRAY GARRETT 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG MRS J R & M B GARRETT Resuming after 18 months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Tauranga January 2 2025 over 2100m, 17 len behind Northern Raider carrying 55kg at $13.70. When resuming last campaign seventh of 13 at Taupo Mdn-Hwgt May 22 2024 over 1750m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Campaldino with 67kg at $59.60. Capable of a bold return. |
7 L H SATHERLEY |
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| 8 | 9x960 |
BELLEZOR
PAUL RICHARDS 6YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG RICHARDS RACING LTD, GROUP ONE DEVELOPMENTS LTD At the latest run 11th of 14 at Te Rapa on June 13 over 1300m, slow going 5.5 len behind Arwen carrying 56.5kg at $30.90. Before that 6th of 14 at New Plymouth Raceway on May 23 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Chester Boy carrying 57kg at $14.60. Finds a nice race this time and looks hard to beat. |
4 SAM MCNAB |
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| 9 | 0x609 |
ZOLZAYA
KYLIE HOSKIN 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG D R & J R BORICH, M L & M W BORICH, J R & S J BORICH, T G & T L BRADY, R J & T L CARTY, K DEANS, J M HANNAH, K A HOSKIN, C JACKSON, G D MANSON, D & H K SADLER & F VORIAS Comes off a 32 day let-up. Last start 9th of 14 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Lyin' Eyes with 56kg at $95.30. The start before that ran second last of 17 at Ellerslie on April 18 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Super Fly carrying 56.5kg at $45.20. Hard to have. |
12 JACK TAPLIN |
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RED PEARL
DARRYN & BRIAR WEATHERLEY 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG B KENDALL & R A CARTER At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 17 over 1550m, 0.9 len behind Lerado with 54kg at $35.50. The start before that 10th of 12 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Kia Kaha with 55.5kg at $16.20. Impressed last start. In the mix again. |
10 COURTNEY BARNES |
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HIGHLY ANTICIPATED
SEAN CAMERON 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG S L CAMERON Dual acceptor. Last start led to the turn then faded ran last of 14 at Te Rapa on June 13 over 1300m, slow going 8 len behind Arwen with 55.5kg at $30.50. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 14 at New Plymouth Raceway on May 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Chester Boy carrying 55.5kg at $33.80. Hard to be enthused. |
2 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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| 12 | 7x806 |
VADANOVA
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG W R & L A BERRY, P A TRUSCOTT, D R WALLACE, C J MEAR, L K BERRY, J L BERRY, G W FULLERTON Most recently 6th of 14 at Matamata on June 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Pegasus carrying 55kg at $38.10. Before that ran second last of 14 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind Lyin' Eyes with 55.5kg at $21.60. Finds a nice race and can improve without surprising. |
3 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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WITH GRACE
KYLIE HOSKIN 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG GO RACING DOUBLE PARKED SYNDICATE (MGR: ALBERT BOSMA) Returns from a 32-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 14 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Lyin' Eyes carrying 55kg at $55.30. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 16 at Ellerslie on May 16 over 1500m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Inside Out with 54.5kg at $58.90. Tested on recent form. |
9 TOM WIGRAM |
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LITTLE DARLING
GAVIN OPIE 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG MRS K J & K J R MOLD Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after seven months 9th of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on May 20 over 1300m, 7 len behind Shiatsu carrying 54kg at $70. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Tauranga on May 28 2025 over 1400m, on heavy track; 36 len behind Vadanova with 57.5kg at $40.50. Happy to risk here on what she's shown lately. |
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| 15 | x8000 |
SHIVOO
DEAN WILES 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG D R WILES & P N MURPHY At the latest run 11th of 14 at Matamata on June 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Flamenco with 54kg at $155.30. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on May 20 over 1550m, 13 len behind Spanish Lad carrying 50kg at $45.40. Prepared to risk in this line-up. |
6 HYEONTAEK OH |
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