Rotorua 05 Dec 2025
GOING: S(5)
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ARAWA PARK HOTEL ROTORUA 1950m Track: SOFT6 Out 3m from WP to 1300m, Remainder Out 4m |
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Diomedes to take charge ahead of Powerofpersuasion at a good tempo. WAR OF SUCCESSION (1) failed to fire at Pukekohe over a mile last start after getting back too far from a wide draw. He cops another tough gate, but may be able to slot in a lot closer this time. He has won his only start on this course over the trip, and he is expected to bounce straight back into the money. LOCH KATRINE (12) steps up to a middle distance for the first time, and she can figure in the top 3. SIXTH GENERATION (9) won here last start, so stick with him over more ground here. DIOMEDES (2) has winning form on the course and is usually thereabouts. Each way. POWEROFPERSUASION (13) cops a wide gate, but will get the wet track that she prefers. Don't take her lightly. Include in all combinations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Lock Katrine for each way value.
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WAR OF SUCCESSION
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG TE AKAU 2022 STALLION BREEDING SYNDICATE (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Last start 10th of 14 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind I'm Lulu carrying 57.5kg at $6.70. The start before that won by 0.8 len at Ellerslie October 18 over 1600m defeating Casemiro carrying 58kg at $4.80. Hard to go past in this suitable contest. |
10 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 2 | 28634 |
DIOMEDES
KURTIS PERTAB 7YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG MS S M SCHLAEPFER & MS J A YOUNG Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 2100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Solidify carrying 59.5kg at $26.40. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Tauherenikau on November 9 over 1600m, slow going long-neck behind Privy Garden with 57.5kg at $6. Can do much better this time. |
6 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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| 3 | 75751 |
RUA ROCKS
CARL HENDERSON 8YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG C R, MRS G D & MRS M L DANDO & MS C E HODDER Comes here off a 40-day let-up. At the latest run won by 3.5 len at New Plymouth Raceway October 24 over 2000m on a heavy track defeating Indian Gold with 55.5kg at $5.30. The run before that 5th of 7 at Matamata on October 4 over 2000m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Diamond Jak carrying 51kg at $15.40. Be tough to make an impression in this line-up. |
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| 4 | 80605 |
CLEESE
JOHN BELL 8YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG K LEE, K BURNS, JSP SYNDICATE, T TE RITO, A PIPER-RANDELL, J BELL, A HILLS, S BELL & R BELL Most recently 5th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Tiny Diamond carrying 57.5kg at $33.20. The start before that 13th of 17 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 2400m, slow going 7 len behind Boxmoss with 55.5kg at $39.70. Likely to find this out of reach. |
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| 5 | 07874 |
SPANISH LAD
JOHN BELL 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG E MARTIN Most recently 4th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Tiny Diamond with 57.5kg at $4.50. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 14 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1600m, 3 len behind I'm Lulu with 56.5kg at $33.70. Ridden last time by a claiming apprentice, replaced for this assignment by a senior rider. |
6 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 6 | x5500 |
GALLANT HERO
CLINTON ISDALE 8YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG CLINTON ISDALE & POPLAR LODGE LTD Most recently second last of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 2100m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Solidify carrying 55.5kg at $105.30. The start before that second last of 13 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Cannon Hill carrying 54kg at $128. Rates highly and is among the chances. |
7 SAM MCNAB |
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| 7 | 22581 |
IN A PICKLE
RALPH MANNING 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG WIN OR BOOZE #2 SYNDICATE At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a head at this track November 16 over 1950m on a rain affected track defeating Smiling Eyes with 59.5kg at $16.70. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 2200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Pointer carrying 57kg at $11.70. Possesses a big finish. |
2 M CAMERON |
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| 8 | 0x185 |
JUST CALL ME JONNY
PETER & SHAUN MCKAY 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG T V RIDER Last start did the work up front then tired 5th of 12 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Lachie with 59kg at $5. The start before that 8th of 14 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Bourbon Proof carrying 56.5kg at $8.90. Should run well again. |
3 C J GRYLLS |
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| 9 | x9061 |
SIXTH GENERATION
JIM COLLETT 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG J C COLLETT At the latest run settled well back; won by 1.3 len at this track November 16 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Super Wraith carrying 59kg at $5.70. The race before that 6th of 12 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Tellum carrying 59kg at $4.10. Will prove tough to stave off. |
5 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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AWHINA
NICHOLAS BISHARA 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG N P BISHARA, R W CASSIDY, I R HORSNELL, S V JAMIESON, G W KNOWLES, K R ROPER & D WAIROA Third-up today. Resuming raced on the pace before fading to run last of 14 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Bourbon Proof with 55.5kg at $58.50. Second-up 12th of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Queen Zou with 56.5kg at $55.60. Can't recommend. |
11 DARREN DANIS |
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| 11 | x4100 |
PEGASUS
DARREL LANG 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG TIM HARRISON Last start 10th of 13 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 2100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Mollify carrying 58kg at $31.30. Before that 11th of 14 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind I'm Lulu with 55.5kg at $24.30. Prepared to risk him again today. |
1 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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| 12 | 25076 |
LOCH KATRINE
STEPHEN AUTRIDGE 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG PAUL SULLIVAN, ANNIE PHILLIPS, DAVE PATERSON, & BRUCE BROWNE At the latest run 6th of 12 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Lachie with 57kg at $11.20. The start before that 7th of 13 at Matamata in the LR Matamata Cup on October 17 over 1600m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Agera with 53kg at $27.60. Making headway. Can improve on the latest effort and is expected to be in the finish. |
9 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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POWEROFPERSUASION
STEVEN RAMSAY & JULIA RITCHIE 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG SIR PETER VELA Racing well recently. Comes here off a 40-day let-up. At the latest run ran last in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on October 24 over 2000m, on heavy track; 20 len behind Rua Rocks with 55.5kg at $3.80. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.5 len at Waverley September 28 over 1650m in soft going defeating Wonderboy carrying 56.5kg at $10.40. One of the chances. |
8 WARREN KENNEDY |
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| 14 | 73905 |
PRISCA
CATHERINE CAMERON 6YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG MISS C J CAMERON Most recently settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 2200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Gillian carrying 54kg at $12.50. The start before that struggled in the run home; 15th of 17 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 2400m, slow going 11 len behind Boxmoss carrying 54.5kg at $37. Tested again. |
4 L H SATHERLEY |
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| 15 | 75231 |
REGAL WINGS
MARK BROOKS 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG D FRAMPTON, H BROWN, S PRENTER, R HITCHINGS, J ASHBY & P THOMSON Racing well recently. Most recently came from midfield and won by a nose at Te Aroha November 11 over 1600m in soft going defeating Why Daddy with 58.5kg at $7.90. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1600m, on heavy track; 1.4 len behind Sharapova carrying 58.5kg at $2.90. Key chance and expected to run well. |
7 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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| 16 | 23048 |
RETROSTAR
ANDREW FORSMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG HARRY DEAN, CRAIG GRAMMER, DAVE MAYERS, PAUL STOPFORTH, BRIAN WEBB Most recently 8th of 12 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Billy Blinx with 59kg at $33. The run before that 4th of 9 at Tauherenikau on November 9 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Uncle Arch carrying 59kg at $6.40. Needs to improve. |
3 GEORGE ROOKE |
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