AWAPUNI SYNTHETIC 03 Aug 2025
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JAPAC HOMES POLYTRACK CHAMPIONSHIP 1400m Track: AW True |
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Plenty of pace from Cosentino, Lhasa and Vittorio Veneto vying for the lead, with a few others keeping them honest. COSENTINO (7) has built up a decent record on the poly track here and won easily as expected here 17 days ago over 1000m. He tries 1400m for the first time, and cops a wide draw, but has plenty of upside, so stick with him. TEARS OF VICTORY (11) has led all the way to score at his last couple of starts, and has the right draw to take up the early running again. She has 3kg less to carry this time after a claim, and the hat-trick beckons. DOUBTFUL SOUND (4) missed a hat-trick of wins when finishing third at Riccarton 25 days ago and has won a Foxton trial since then. He is rock-hard fit and will be among the hardest to beat again. VITTORIO VENETO (8) led all the way and was far too strong, scoring by over 3 lengths. He has been lightly tried and looks to have more to offer. A wide gate is no help, but he is still on the up with his fitness, and another good run is on the cards. Each way. LHASA (1) has a terrific record on the Cambridge poly track, and has to be respected in this. SUGGESTED PLAY: A very even field, and every runner has a hope. We like Vittorio Veneto at some value.
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| 1 | 26117 |
LHASA
MARK TREWEEK 6YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG M & S TREWEEK, MISS N TREWEEK & D TREWEEK Most recently 7th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 10 over 1300m, 7 len behind Vittorio Veneto with 63.5kg at $2.60. The run before that favourite; won by 3.5 len at Cambridge Synthetic June 4 over 1300m defeating Keegan carrying 62kg at $1.80. Very tough to beat. |
2 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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| 2 | 326x4 |
OPAWA JACK
CHRISSY BAMBRY 6YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG C BAMBRY, A LACY, R WALES, G CAVANAGH, J HEALE & J BAMBRY Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 9 at this track on July 17 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Cosentino with 62kg at $15.80. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Trentham in the G3 Thompson Handicap on October 27 over 1600m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Town Cryer with 53kg at $19. Strips fitter and expected to figure prominently. |
5 LIAM KAURI |
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| 3 | x6362 |
STONYBRECK
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG TE AKAU NORTHERN SCOTLAND RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Returns from a 36-day let-up. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Ruakaka on June 28 over 1400m, slow going neck behind Sterling Express carrying 55.5kg at $10.20. The start before that 6th of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic on May 21 over 1550m, 1.2 len behind Richie's Dream carrying 60kg at $3.40. Bold showing expected. |
11 O P BOSSON |
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| 4 | 08113 |
DOUBTFUL SOUND
SUZY GORDON 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG CHRISTINE & STUART PARKES, KAREN DAVIS, PAULINE & TODD MCGUIGAN, SUZY GORDON Most recently rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 9 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Zoulander carrying 59kg at $9.40. The start before that came from midfield and won by 0.9 len at this track June 8 over 1400m defeating Gohugo with 59kg at $5.80. No surprise to see him back in the winners' circle. |
8 KAVISH CHOWDHOORY |
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| 5 | 80x55 |
ISLAND HOP
KEVIN MYERS 9YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG P H GRIEVE & B C THOMAS CNZM Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up got back early 5th of 8 at this track on May 25 over 1400m, 9 len behind Doubtful Sound with 59kg at $6.10. Second run from a spell 5th of 11 at this track on July 4 over 1700m, 3 len behind Victortheinflictor with 58.5kg at $19. Going well. Is worth including in all combinations. |
10 M HUDSON |
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| 6 | x8x52 |
BRANCIFORTI
DAVID GREENE 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG SIR PETER VELA Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 18 over 1300m, 2 len behind Mars carrying 59.5kg at $3.20. Second run from a spell 2nd of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 10 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Vittorio Veneto carrying 57kg at $10.60. Solid top-three chance. |
7 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 7 | x0121 |
COSENTINO
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY, COPPER BELT LODGE 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG I G & MRS J R BENGE, M T & W M DEMPSTER, D J & MRS L J HEAPHY, A G & MRS M SUTHERLAND Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; scored a big 3.5 len win at this track July 17 over 1000m defeating Ka Ying Lucky with 54kg at $2.10. The start before that 2nd of 7 at this track on June 22 over 1000m, neck behind Platinum Designs with 57.5kg at $2.90. Key chance expected to feature. |
12 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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| 8 | 26x51 |
VITTORIO VENETO
PETER LOCK 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG F DAL VECCHIO & P W LOCK Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at this track on June 22 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Platinum Designs carrying 58kg at $7.80. Last start scored a big 3.5 len win at Cambridge Synthetic July 10 over 1300m defeating Branciforti with 53kg at $18.50. Racing well and can go on with it. |
9 C DELL |
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| 9 | 93222 |
GOHUGO
GUY LOWRY & LEAH ZYDENBOS 7YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG A N, R N & MRS Y MANAGH Form hard to fault. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track on July 4 over 1200m, neck behind Bee Enchanted carrying 60kg at $5.80. The run before that 2nd of 9 at this track on June 8 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Doubtful Sound with 58kg at $8.30. Don't underestimate. |
6 KELLY MYERS |
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| 10 | 32143 |
PLATINUM DESIGNS
LISA LATTA 5YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG K T J DIXON & N J MCALISTER Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Most recently raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at this track on July 17 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Cosentino carrying 54kg at $7.90. Before that 4th of 9 at this track on July 4 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Bee Enchanted carrying 59.5kg at $9.60. Should go well in this line up. |
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| 11 | 34211 |
TEARS OF VICTORY
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY, COPPER BELT LODGE 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG T O HARRISON Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by a neck at this track July 17 over 1400m defeating Exaggeration with 55kg at $4.40. The run before that won by 0.8 len at this track June 22 over 1400m defeating Bee Enchanted carrying 54kg at $3.80. Huge chance on best form. |
4 TONI DAVIES |
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| 12 | 2x454 |
CHARLOTTE'S WAY
ROYDON BERGERSON 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG IN TO WIN ANY WAY SYNDICATE (MGR: TINEKE BALCOMBE) Most recently 4th of 7 at this track on July 17 over 1400m, 3 len behind Tears Of Victory with 57kg at $7.10. The run before that second last in a small field at this track on June 22 over 1400m, 4 len behind Tears Of Victory carrying 53kg at $5. Should be right in the finish. |
7 ELLE SOLE |
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| 13 | 23053 |
GUM BASHER
PETER DIDHAM 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG P G HUMPHRIES & C S TERRY Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at this track on July 17 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Tears Of Victory with 56kg at $8.70. Before that got back early 5th of 8 at this track on July 4 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Cut Loose with 52.5kg at $3.90. One of the many place chances. |
3 JIM CHUNG |
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| 14 | 82231 |
OBAN
KAREN NICHOLSON 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG KAREN NICHOLSON, PAUL & JULIE DYSON Last start came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Cambridge Synthetic July 23 over 1300m defeating Top Dollar carrying 56kg at $22. Before that 3rd of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 10 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind The Exponent with 56.5kg at $7.60. Can run into the first four. |
1 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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