Otaki   04 May 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

HARCOURTS OTAKI HANDICAP 1200m

Track:     True  

Solid tempo expected primarily from Pleasing and Jus Wing It.
1 310x VIBRATION
GAVIN SHARROCK
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
C W ERB
Resuming. Not seen since he finished last of 14 at Wanganui September 21 over 1200m, in the wet; 103 len behind Herbert with 54.5kg at $13.60. On debut third in a small field at Hawera July 23 over 1100m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Our Sassie Anne carrying 52.5kg at $8.60. Can return with a bold run.
11
JIM CHUNG
SIENNA, WHITE HOOPS, ARMBANDS, SIENNA CAP, WHITE QUARTERS
2 03x5x MAROTIRI MARSTA
BUDDY LAMMAS
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
B & MRS C PARLATO
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 5th of 9 at this track on December 26 2023 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Lady Sass carrying 58.5kg at $11.60. Won previous preparation first up won by 1.3 len at this track September 29 2022 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Nineteensixtytwo carrying 58.5kg at $9. Unlikely to feature.
5
MADAN SINGH
ROYAL BLUE, GOLD FOUR LEAF CLOVER, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES WITH GOLD CHEVRON & GOLD CAP
3 88254 PLATINUM DESIGNS
LISA LATTA
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
K T J DIXON & N J MCALISTER
At the latest run 4th of 13 at Trentham on April 12 over 1100m, slow going 2 len behind Albarossa with 58.5kg at $17.80. The start before that 5th of 14 at Waverley on February 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Rabega carrying 58.5kg at $26.10. Drawn to enjoy the perfect run.
1
PURPLE, BROWN BAND
4 27x52 PLEASING
MIKE BRESLIN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
M P BRESLIN & TREMAINE CENTRAL LTD
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 5th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on March 8 over 1000m, slow going 2.25 len behind Beast Of Burden carrying 55kg at $4.20. Last start 2nd of 9 at Wanganui on April 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Cooper with 54kg at $8.20. Should be near her top.
8
AMBER RIDDELL
LIME, PURPLE DIAMOND BAND, DIAMOND STRIPE SLEEVES, DIAMONDS CAP
5 2109x LINARA
SHAUN FANNIN & HAZEL FANNIN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
G G STEWART
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at Trentham March 2 over 1400m, 5 len behind One Bold Gigolo carrying 58.5kg at $8.70. Previously first up; ninth of 11 at Tauherenikau November 10 over 1300m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Prestissimo carrying 58.5kg at $2.80. Doesn't appeal.
3
JOE DOYLE
LIGHT CORAL,OUTER SPACE DOUBLE SASH,HOOPS SLEEVES,WHITE CAP,OUTER SPACE STRIPES
6 5440x VICTORTHEINFLICTOR
PETER DIDHAM
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
M BLACKWOOD, V BOYCE, G BRODIE, D GARDNER, H & R S GASKIN, M GUERIN-GREEN, J & K HERBERT, J KAHUI, M PERCY, MRS F M, G J & M R REISIMA, Q R & S ROBERTSON, J SCHWASS, WAKELING FAMILY SYNDICATE, S & V J WHITEHEAD
Resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation 13th of 15 at Trentham January 18 over 1600m, 5 len behind Nancy She Wrote with 58.5kg at $17. First up last campaign second of 12 at Hastings September 7 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Belles Fate with 54kg at $40.10. Can get the job done.
12
COURTNEY BARNES
Red & White Hoops, Red & White Striped Sleeves, Red Cap With White Seams
7 15057 LOHNAGAN
JOHN BARY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
SILVER LINING SYNDICATE (MGR: MICHAEL SANDERS)
Useful gelding. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start 7th of 9 at Wanganui on April 5 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Cooper with 58.5kg at $19.80. Before that 5th of 7 at this track on February 9 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Tivaci's Affair carrying 59kg at $11. Mediocre effort last start but is capable of better.
9
KAVISH CHOWDHOORY
GOLD, SLEEVES, BLACK CAP, GOLD TASSEL
8 0x503 ZA SPIRIT
TAWHITI HINA
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
C A, M C & M K DRAVITZKI, K M MEGCHELSE & T P DRAVITZKI
Comes here off a 50-day let-up. Last start led but faded 3rd of 11 at Wanganui on March 15 over 1340m, 1.75 len behind Metaverse with 57kg at $15.50. The run before that second last of 14 at Waverley on February 28 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Rabega with 54kg at $22.20. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
13
KELLY MYERS
BURGUNDY, GOLD CROSS OUTLINE
9 7x145 BOLD CHOICE
GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
D W LAKE, R B LAWSON, G A ROGERSON MNZM & J R WELLER
Useful type. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Trentham on April 12 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Albarossa with 56.5kg at $19.40. The run before that eased back early on 4th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on March 8 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Beast Of Burden with 56.5kg at $10.30. Has the ability to be in the finish.
6
C DELL
CRIMSON, INDIGO SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBAND
10 5266x VIOLETSRBLUE
TRACEY BLISS
6YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG
S F & MISS T L BLISS
Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 13 at Hawera October 5 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Debit with 51kg at $42.60. First up last campaign second last of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway May 11 over 1200m, soft track; 9 len behind Amend carrying 50kg at $15.70. Major upset if she won.
10
AQUA, WHITE FOUR LEAF CLOVER, AQUA SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS, QUARTERS CAP
11 1009x GODDESS
LUCY TANNER
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
L C HICKMAN & MRS L E TANNER
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at this track February 9 over 1600m, soft track; 13 len behind Psyclone carrying 55.5kg at $41. When resuming last campaign tenth of 14 at this track November 28 over 1200m, soft track; 13 len behind Ballon D'or carrying 56.5kg at $45.10. Faces a tough essay.
2
RED, YELLOW HORSESHOE, CAP, PURPLE SLEEVES
12 x339x JUS WING IT
SUE WALSH
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
S B WALSH & B A GREGORY PARTNERSHIP, D MARNER, C MARNER, A & R NEWTH,J & L A FULTON, M FEARON, MRS A T & W A FLIPP, K J & P E GOODIN, M J & P M HODGE, J A & MRS S A MCERLEAN, E N, L R, S D & S F PEDERSEN, M J STEEDMAN, M W TUSON, L WILLIAMS, D & T WONNOCOTT, L & M WRIGHT, R BIELSKI
Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Trentham December 7 over 1000m, 9 len behind Seamsew with 51.5kg at $17.10. When resuming last campaign third of 13 at Trentham October 27 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Popsagoosey carrying 51kg at $13.10. Likely to need this run.
4
AQUA BLUE, BLACK CROSSED SASHES, ARMBANDS, QUARTERS CAP
13 7007x PADDY GIFT
GARY VILE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
MRS T A PRESTON
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at this track January 6 over 2100m, soft track; 9 len behind Manzor Blue with 56kg at $13.50. Previously first up; ran last of 12 at Trentham May 25 over 1200m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Farrenc with 58.5kg at $18.10. Doesn't appeal.
7
PURPLE, GREEN MALTESE CROSS, STRIPES SLEEVES