Taupo 11 Sep 2026
GOING: S(7)
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TONGARIRO RIVER RAFTING EAST COAST CHALLENGE QUALIFIER / NZB MEGA MAIDEN SERIES 1200m Track: SOFT7 Out 5m |
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They are sure to run this along with Tiago and Lassie taking it up from a few of the debutants. CAMILA (3) battled away bravely here nearly 4 weeks ago when finishing runner-up for the second time in as many starts this prep. She cops a much tougher gate this time, but would not mind a firmer surface. With the right run, and an extra 200m being ideal, she can go one better. TIAGO (1) resumed with a solid run fresh up when finishing just behind the top pick in third place. He has another good draw, and this lightly tried 6YO gelding can pick up his first win at short notice. RIO BENITO (2) made up up many lengths to finish third on debut at Cambridge-synthetic a fortnight ago, and he has trialled up on the turf. He will only get better with more racing, and the step up to 1200m will also be in his favour. Each way. LASSIE (4) resumes from a spell after showing promise during her 3YO season. She has trialled up well enough for her return, and if she doesn't need the hit-out, she can figure in the top 4.
SUGGESTED PLAY: Tiago each way.
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TIAGO
PHILLIP STEVENS 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG IT'S A SURE THING BRO SYNDICATE, EMMA LISSINGTON, CHARLIE BECKETT, PAULINE & CHRIS BUNGARD, EILEEN & GREG WARD, JOHN PRICE, LYNETTE STANLEY & MICHAEL LISSINGTON Second run back. First-up after eight months made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on August 16 over 1000m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Cape Reinga with 55.5kg at $7.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Panther carrying 58.5kg at $49.80. Another forward showing is likely. |
3 JOE NISHIZUKA |
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RIO BENITO
SHANE CRAWFORD 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD At debut, 3rd of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 28 over 970m, 1.5 len behind Unique Valor carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. Rates highly and can break through. |
5 M CAMERON |
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CAMILA
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG ELSDON PARK BLOODSTOCK LTD Third-up today. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 22 over 970m, 0.6 len behind Fat Albert carrying 55.5kg at $15.90. Second run from a spell made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on August 16 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Cape Reinga carrying 56.5kg at $7.30. Big chance to go one better.. |
8 C J GRYLLS |
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LASSIE
GUY LOWRY & LEAH ZYDENBOS 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG ANNA & SAM WOOD, ALI & GRANT SYMINTON, BRIGID & GUY LOWRY,MAREE & PAUL APATU, JULIET & FRED COATES, TED VAN ZONNEVELD & E P LOWRY Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Awapuni Synthetic June 21 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind Karryn with 56.5kg at $4.20. On debut fourth of 7 at Awapuni Synthetic May 31 over 1000m, 6 len behind Vanbrugh Belle carrying 56.5kg at $7.20. Expected to feature. |
2 KELLY MYERS |
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JAIMEE MARIE
SIMON & KATRINA ALEXANDER 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG ARENA BLOODSTOCK PARTNERSHIP Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 6th of 8 at Te Aroha on July 26 over 1150m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Withallmygrace carrying 55.5kg at $4.10. Last start 5th of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 15 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Heavy Is The Crown with 56.5kg at $6.40. Improver who can do much better. |
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SKITSO
MAXIM & SAMANTHA VAN LIERDE 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG VL BLOODSTOCK, J J BROWN, J CAMPBELL, L DAVIES, S R DURRANT, K EMERY, MRS P FULLERTON, D & N A GRANT, J HARRISON, T HAWES, T IRWIN, A LINDSAY, B REID, J REYLAND, T RICHARDS, P SMITH, M STUART, D SWANSON & L WENMAN Was as a despised roughie at debut, 5th of 14 at Ruakaka on September 2 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Unleash Yourself with 56.5kg at $94.90. Out of the placings on debut and looking to others. |
7 COURTNEY BARNES |
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POTCHEEN
CODY COLE 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG C J GRACE Mare by Ancient Spirit on debut. Ran 3rd in a Te Awamutu trial over 850m on August 25. Facing a stiff test. |
1 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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RYLEE READ
GLEN OLD 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG TRACY FAWCETT, JAKE EDENS, HOANI MATENGA & LEWIS ALLAN Mare by Ocean Emperor facing the starter for the first time. Trial form indicates she's up to a solid debut. Was runner-up in a trial at Te Rapa on August 4 over 900m. Prefer to see. |
4 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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ALL ON BLACK
TONY PIKE 3YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG MRS A GIBBS & J A GIBBS MNZM, MRS M T & N GREENHALGH, CARL HOLT, LIZ WELLS, DAVID WELLS, MARC SMITH, R & G GUCKERT, MRS M & G KELLY Three-year-old gelding (Proisir - Cincoro) will no doubt benefit from the four trials leading in today's debut. Was third in a Cambridge Synthetic trial over 950m on August 18. Cops a tough draw, so check the market moves. |
6 KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR |
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ITCHY HEART
GLEN OLD 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG CHUN KIT LEE Colt by Zoustar facing the starter for the first time. Won a Cambridge Synthetic trial over 950m on August 18. Capable of a solid performance. |
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BOURBON AND SODA
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG 2025 BOURBON LANE STABLES NEW ZEALAND LLC PARTNERSHIP, DENNIS E FOSTER, B O BLUETT, P DAVEY, S B DOULL, DR P H MITCHELL, J THOMAS & G R WILSON Gelding by Ardrossan facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in a Cambridge Synthetic trial over 950m on August 18. Shapes as a leading prospect. |
9 M MCNAB |
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WAHINE TOA
DANNY WALKER & ARRON TATA 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG G W & M W SIMON First starter by Turn Me Loose out of Elizabeth Kay. Has a total of two trials prior to her debut today. Tough assignment. |
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RAGTIME ROSE
DEBBIE SWEENEY 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG MICHAELA SWEENEY, PETER MCCAULEY, BRETT & LYNETTE MOBBS, REX DOW, GRAEME SANDERS, BARBARA LALOR, RAY HUGHES, DAVID SMITH, KATHLEEN SMITH, PAUL MAKUCH, NEAL JOHNSTON & MURRAY LOGAN Dual acceptor. Was well-supported at debut, 8th of 10 at Te Rapa on July 25 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Wise Choice carrying 54kg at $3.40. Runner-up in a Te Awamutu trial over 1150m on August 25. Open to plenty of improvement. |
7 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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RIP TIDE
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 3YO BROWN COLT 56.0KG S DYKE, G CLARKE, A CUTTANCE, FOREST PARTNERSHIP, C JENKINS, G ANDERSON, P CORLETT, P JURY, D & L WAKELIN, G BROOKING, A DONNELLY, J HEENEY, C WEAVER, S WHITE, D & L KERR, S MOWATT, P O'SULLIVAN, R YUILL Dual acceptor. Colt by Ocean Park facing the starter for the first time. Was runner-up in a trial at Te Awamutu on August 25 over 850m. Looks tested in this line-up. |
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