Taupo 10 Oct 2025
GOING: S(7)
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PLACEMAKERS TAUPO 1300m Track: SOFT 6 Out 2m |
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Strong tempo primarily from Leroy Brown, Sagunto and Giacomo over Churchillian and Outovstock. CAPTURED BY LOVE (8) resumed last time with a fifth-place finish as an odds-on favourite over 1400m at Ellerslie nearly 3 weeks ago. She will find this easier, and she did win a couple of trials prior to her latest effort. She cops a nasty gate, but is still the one to beat. TALISKER (7) returns after a six-and-a-half-month spell. He is a lightly tried progressive gelding who has not missed a cheque in 4 starts fresh up, including a win, and even from a wide draw, he can make his presence felt. Use the market as your best guide. WHAT YOU WISH FOR (5) was close up in some strong fields earlier in the year. He might already find this too short for him, be he has won twice over this trip in the past. Don't risk him. CHURCHILLIAN (10) has had no luck in both of his starts this prep, and on reasonable ground, a form reversal is on the cards. KEEGAN (16) is a lightly tried 7-year-old gelding resuming from a spell. He looked sharp in a recent trial and can't be underestimated. SUGGESTED PLAY: Churchillian at some each-way value.
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KHAFRE
RALPH MANNING 6YO B/BR GELDING 62.0KG A B COOMBE Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 10 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Whiskey 'N Roses with 58kg at $51.50. Previously second-up won by a neck at Wanganui LR April 27 over 1600m defeating Fall For Cindy carrying 57.5kg at $3.80. Strips fitter and expected to finish closer this time. |
16 SAGE DURIC |
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WILD NIGHT
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG TE AKAU LOVE TO PARTY RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 16 at Ellerslie in the G3 Easter Hcp April 19 over 1600m, soft track; 3 len behind Doctor Askar carrying 55kg at $19. Previously first up; ran last of 11 at Flemington in the LR The Elms Hcp February 15 over 1400m, soft track; 14 len behind Rise At Dawn carrying 54.5kg at $14. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign. |
14 SAM MCNAB |
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SAGUNTO
PETER & SHAUN MCKAY 10YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG KIM & PETER MCKAY Second run back. Comes off a 55-day let-up. First-up after eight months ran last in a small field at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Tuxedo with 54.5kg at $42.60. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at Ellerslie Hcp on October 26 over 1600m, 6 len behind Meaningful Star with 57.5kg at $18.40. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes. |
10 ELLE SOLE |
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THE ODYSSEY
BEN & RYAN FOOTE 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG J & MRS A BRUFORD, T & MRS F CARTER, R NIEPER, J GRACIE, W STORM, R ALLAN, K ROBINSON, A & MRS T MURFITT, M, H & K SHARP, M GREEN, F BRUFORD, B FOOTE, R & MRS B MILLARD, C & MRS J FOOTE & J GREENWOOD Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 13 at Trentham in the LR Hawkes Bay Cup April 12 over 2200m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Mehzebeen carrying 53.5kg at $5.70. Previously first up; ninth of 14 at Matamata March 1 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Herbert with 53kg at $10.40. Might be better off following this run. |
8 COURTNEY BARNES |
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WHAT YOU WISH FOR
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG TE AKAU WISH & WIN RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at Trentham in the G2 Awapuni Gold Cup March 29 over 2100m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Waitak carrying 55.5kg at $6.70. Previously first up; ninth of 16 at Te Rapa in the G3 J Swap Sprint (Johnstone Hcp) December 14 over 1400m, 4 len behind Kelly Coe carrying 53kg at $6.40. Watch closely, and include in all combos. |
9 V A COLGAN |
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ELECTRON
SAM MYNOTT 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG MS S P MYNOTT Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation when last of 13 at Te Rapa in the G2 Travis Stks April 26 over 2000m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Val Di Zoldo carrying 57kg at $5.90. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Otaki Mdn-Sw October 19 over 1400m defeating Aranui Lass carrying 53.5kg at $4.20. Capable of a bold showing fresh up. |
4 GEORGE ROOKE |
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TALISKER
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 5YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG TE AKAU CLASSIC EDITION RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Trentham in the LR Flying Hcp March 29 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Doctor Askar with 53kg at $10. Previously first up; third of 10 at Te Aroha November 27 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Matane with 57.5kg at $4.10. Everything points to a positive return. |
15 C J GRYLLS |
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CAPTURED BY LOVE
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG TE AKAU 2023 MAGIC FILLIES' BREEDING SYNDICATE (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Second-up. First-up after seven months 5th of 11 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Tardelli with 54.5kg at $2.90. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Flemington in the LR Desirable Stks on February 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Cilacap with 59.5kg at $6.50. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. |
18 WIREMU PINN |
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BLISSFUL BELLE
JOHN BARY 7YO BAY MARE 54.0KG BB SYNDICATE (MGR: MICHAEL SANDERS) Resumes after a break of six-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Trentham in the LR Flying Hcp March 29 over 1400m, soft track; 4 len behind Doctor Askar carrying 53kg at $36.70. Previously first up; eighth of 11 at Hastings in the G1 Tarzino Trphy September 7 2024 over 1400m, 6 len behind Grail Seeker carrying 57kg at $23.90. Expecting an effective return, especially from a good draw. |
1 KELLY MYERS |
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CHURCHILLIAN
TONY PIKE 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG EMBLEM LTD, G D MELVILLE-SMITH, B W STEVENSON ONZM, J C & MRS M A THOMPSON Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 16 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Arabian Songbird with 61kg at $44.80. Last start struggled in the run home; ran last of 11 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Tardelli carrying 54kg at $14. Will be peaking third up, so include. |
11 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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KNIGHTS REALM
CLINTON ISDALE 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG M.R.N. BREEDING AND RACING LTD Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 10 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Whiskey 'N Roses carrying 54.5kg at $44.40. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Trentham on April 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; head behind Ballon D'or with 57.5kg at $12.80. Will take a lot from that run and is in the mix. |
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LEROY BROWN
STEPHEN RALPH 5YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG PARSONS BLOODSTOCK LTD Third-up today. First-up 5th of 8 at Te Rapa Hcp on August 9 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Midnight Scandal carrying 52kg at $11.40. Second-up struggled in the run home; 14th of 16 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Arabian Songbird carrying 59kg at $12.10. Has the ability and can figure in the top 4. |
13 CORENTIN BERGE |
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MYLA
Moira & Kieran Murdoch 8YO BAY MARE 54.0KG ALBECCA HOLDINGS LTD First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 18 at Ellerslie in the G2 Auckland Cup March 8 over 3200m, soft track; 29 len behind Trav with 53kg at $76. Previously first up; fifth of 12 at Ellerslie October 19 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Overdrawn with 54kg at $40. Will improve on whatever she does in this. |
2 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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GIACOMO
PETER & SHAUN MCKAY 7YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG A C & L J E MACDONALD, KIM & PETER MCKAY Second-up. Comes off a 54-day let-up. First-up after four months 3rd in a small field at this track on August 17 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind This Time Girl carrying 57.5kg at $4.20. Previously second-up of 13 at Hastings on September 7 2024 over 1400m, 8 len behind Witz End carrying 58kg at $13.20. One of the better chances for a top 4 spot. |
12 AMBER RIDDELL |
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OUTOVSTOCK
CHAD ORMSBY 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG RIVERROCK FARM LIMITED, DARREN ROACH, BEN VAN DER SANDE Resuming after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Trentham in the G2 Awapuni Gold Cup March 29 over 2100m, soft track; 6 len behind Waitak carrying 55.5kg at $40.90. First up last campaign second last of 16 at Te Rapa in the G3 Spring Sprint October 12 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Spencer with 53kg at $21.10. Will take great benefit from this run. |
3 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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KEEGAN
BEN & RYAN FOOTE 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG BEN FOOTE, BRYAN HENRY, JOHN STEWART & POO MASTERS Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Ruakaka July 12 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Reward Smile with 54kg at $4.10. When resuming last campaign second last of 14 at Ellerslie May 17 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Old Bill Bone with 60kg at $12. Can figure in the finish fresh up. |
7 MUNNA ALAM |
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ARCHAIC SMILE
HOLLIE WYNYARD 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG M OTANI Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 9 at Te Rapa on September 14 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Midnight Edition with 54kg at $6. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Ellerslie in the LR Uncle Remus on February 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Sethito carrying 56kg at $23.90. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. |
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HASSTOBEFAST
STEPHEN MARSH 7YO BAY MARE 54.0KG S B MARSH, C R MCCONNOCHIE & R & CM HASSALL FAMILY TRUST Last start 9th of 14 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Celestial Wonder carrying 56kg at $41.40. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 30 over 970m, 0.9 len behind Electric Zou carrying 61.5kg at $3.50. Certainly worth another chance. |
6 JOE DOYLE |
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TROBRIAND
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG TE AKAU ISLAND PARADISE RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Second run back. First-up after six months 8th of 14 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Celestial Wonder with 57.5kg at $15.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Tauranga on February 7 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Glamour Tycoon carrying 54.5kg at $4.60. Is a second up winner in the past and should improve here. |
5 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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BAK DA ANGEL
DARRELL HOLLINSHEAD 5YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG SCOTT HOLLINSHEAD, D & S HOLLINSHEAD, B FLEMING, L ROSS, A & A ATUTAHI, A IRWIN, L ROHIPA, H RICHARDSON, L & J RUSSO, A VALE, A JOHNSTON, M CLAY, J MCNEILL, L ROPHIA & 3 IN 1 SYNDICATE Second-up. First-up after four months won by a head at Te Rapa September 27 over 1100m in heavy going defeating Thooza with 54.5kg at $39.10. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at Ellerslie April 19 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Chante Moi with 54kg at $23.90. Harder here though and may struggle. |
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