Hawera   04 Oct 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

JOHNNY NEIL BUILDERS 1400m

Track: SOFT 6     True  

Plenty of pressure primarily from Librero and Belles Fate. LIBRERO (8) resumed with a win two starts back on this track, and then ran on too late for fifth over 1400m at Waverley. She will be a lot sharper third up and should secure a soft run early on from her handy gate. On top. BELLES FATE (6) resumes from a spell that would have done her the world of good. She ended her last prep with a win at Trentham in late June and has been given a recent tune-up trial. Use the market as your best guide. OVERDRAFT (7) is back after a four-and-a-half-month spell, having kicked off the last campaign with a strong placing over 1600m at New Plymouth. He is a lightly tried 6-year-old who has not missed a cheque in 6 career starts, including 2 wins. A couple of lead-up trials will have him ready to rumble fresh up. GHAZZAH (1) was a brave runner-up at Ellerslie 4 weeks ago, and that sort of form will stack up in this field. SUGGESTED PLAY: Librero will be hard to beat, and Ghazzah is worth some each-way consideration.
1 63252 GHAZZAH
OLIVIA DUFFY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
MARK & OLIVIA DUFFY
Most recently 2nd of 18 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Mizella carrying 60kg at $25.50. Before that 5th of 14 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 16 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Chantilly Lace carrying 53.5kg at $13.60. Went a big race for second at Ellerslie last time out, so stick with him.
1
LIAM KAURI
BLUE, ORANGE BAND, SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, BLUE CAP, ORANGE QUARTERS
2 501x3 MEGLIO DI FALCREST
SUZY GORDON
8YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
REX & ANN DAWKINS, PETER BULT, LINDA HOLT, SHANON MACDONALD, ANGELA ROBERTS, GLENNIS PRESTON, BRIAN HOLMES, PAULINE & MIKE MCDOWELL, PAULINE & TODD MCGUIGAN
Second-up. First-up after six months 3rd in a small field at Awapuni Synthetic on September 14 over 1200m, 3 len behind Showbastian Coe with 60kg at $8. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Waverley on February 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Doctor Askar carrying 58.5kg at $24.50. Can continue to improve this season.
3
K R HERCOCK
WHITE, GREEN FOUR LEAF CLOVER
3 0x826 DOMAIN ACE
GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
GA ROGERSON MNZM, M & M T BUTTERWORTH, CA LEISHMAN, L & B GURNEY
At the latest run 6th of 14 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Celestial Wonder carrying 58.5kg at $14.50. The race before that 2nd of 16 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1300m, slow going 1.0 len behind Arabian Songbird carrying 57.5kg at $27.40. Definite winning chance. Has the ability to figure in the top 4 here.
10
J K RIDDELL
RED,INDIGO SLEEVES,GREEN ARMBANDS
4 23206 PRIORESS
SUZY GORDON
7YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
REX & ANN DAWKINS, LINDA HOLT, PAULINE & TODD MCGUIGAN, SUZY GORDON
At the latest run 6th of 9 at Otaki on September 6 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Bella Timing with 58kg at $10.80. The start before that 12th of 14 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 16 over 1600m, in the wet; 7 len behind Chantilly Lace with 55kg at $16.30. Draw no help to chances.
12
C DELL
WHITE, GREEN FOUR LEAF CLOVER
5 73455 SOTIRIO
MATTHEW EALES
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
G ARNOTT, D C, K & MRS K BENSON, J DRUCE, K EDMONDS, MRS F & M FEARON, GREENSIDE SYNDICATE, C IRONSIDE, J LESLIE, W MCLEA, J ROSS, K TOWERS, ZEPHYR SYNDICATE & EST LATE J A ROACHE
Last start 5th of 7 at Trentham on September 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Ma Te Wa carrying 57.5kg at $25.50. The run before that from last on the turn 5th of 8 at Woodville on September 7 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Liquid Les with 55.5kg at $12. Hard to have.
5
L T HEMI
DARK BLUE, RED FOUR LEAF CLOVER, GOLD SLEEVES, RED CAP
6 9x21x BELLES FATE
ROBBIE PATTERSON
6YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
E M & N A BOURKE & A R PIERCY
Resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign by 1.75 len Trentham June 28 over 1400m on heavy track defeating Trainwreck with 54.5kg at $3.70. Previously first up; second of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway June 10 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Finest Hour with 53kg at $4.60. Everything points to a bright return.
2
KAVISH CHOWDHOORY
BLACK, YELLOW HALVED, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW HALVED, CAP, BLACK STARS
7 2113x OVERDRAFT
JO RATHBONE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
P A MYERS, C A MYERS, K & E MYERS
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at Ellerslie May 25 over 2200m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Ata Rangi carrying 54kg at $5.50. On debut second of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway Mdn-Sw February 14 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Bay Express carrying 58.5kg at $10.50. Expected to feature fresh up.
11
ELEN NICHOLAS
BLUE,RED SEAMS,BLACK SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS, SEAMS,CAP,BLACK SEAMS
8 51x15 LIBRERO
ALLAN SHARROCK
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
GERALD HARVEY
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming won by 1.3 len at this track August 23 over 1200m in the wet defeating Pleasing carrying 53kg at $2.70. Second-up 5th of 11 at Waverley on September 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Freebelle carrying 53kg at $7. Key chance expected to feature.
4
BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, ARMBANDS
9 20x18 THIS TIME GIRL
HOLLIE WYNYARD
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
M & J AULD RACING PTY LTD, J MCELLIGOTT, P J INGLEBY, J AULD, R AULD, T AULD, T AULD, T AULD, D & J EVANS
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.5 len at Taupo August 17 over 1400m in the wet defeating Enright carrying 54kg at $4. Second-up sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 13 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Elysian Fields with 56kg at $8.20. Each way player on best form.
9
M CAMERON
MAROON, YELLOW CHEVRONS, CAP
10 6255x GENTIAN BLUE
MAXIM & SAMANTHA VAN LIERDE
7YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
MAXIM & SAMANTHA VAN LIERDE
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway May 24 over 2000m, soft track; 9 len behind Privy Garden carrying 51kg at $4. Previously first up; ran last of 8 at Trentham March 22 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Doctor Askar carrying 56kg at $5.70. Include in all combinations.
8
SAMANTHA COLLETT
ROYAL BLUE, SILVER QUARTERS, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, SILVER ARMBAND, CUFFS
11 3611 OUR AKASHINGA
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY, COPPER BELT LODGE
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
STANTON THOROUGHBREDS NZ PARTNERSHIP
Recent form sound. Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by a head at Awapuni Synthetic August 24 over 1200m defeating Knowledge Is Power with 57kg at $1.90. Before that favourite; won by 3.5 len at Awapuni Synthetic July 17 over 1400m defeating Navy Icon with 54kg at $2.10. Will be chasing a hat-trick of wins, so include.
7
BRUNO QUEIROZ
WHITE, RED MAPLE LEAF, WHITE SLEEVES, RED & WHITE QUARTERED CAP
12 34233 LADY PERFORMER
LYDIA PICKFORD
8YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
MISS L M PICKFORD
Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 11 at Otaki on September 26 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Joan's Joker with 55kg at $15. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on September 13 over 1400m, on heavy track; 7 len behind War Queen with 58kg at $6.90. Can hit the frame with the right run.
6
AMBER RIDDELL
CERISE, WHITE SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES
13 198x6 HORONUKU
TRUDY & VAUGHAN KEEGAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
CLIFF ERB, BRIAN BROOM & BELL BROOKE RACING STABLES
Second run back. First-up after two months 6th of 11 at Waverley on September 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Freebelle carrying 54kg at $22.90. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Trentham on January 4 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Five Bells carrying 57kg at $7.60. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.
13
MADAN SINGH
TURQUOISE, WHITE FLEUR DE LYS, WHITE AND BLACK DIAMONDS SLEEVES, TURQUOISE CAP, WHITE DIAMONDS