Trentham 20 Dec 2025
GOING: S(5)
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HUMPHRIES CONSTRUCTION MANAWATU CUP 2300m Track: SOFT 5 Out 6m |
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Expecting Sagunto to take up the running with Ghazzah and Opawa Jack close at hand. WHAT YOU WISH FOR (6) was last seen hitting the line strongly for sixth in the Counties Cup 4 weeks ago, finishing less than a length from the winner. He has trialled since then, and the extra 300m is the key here. On top. MOONLIGHT MAGIC (14) came to the end of her run quickly in the Waikato Cup last week, and will have no more excuses here. She is down in the weights and is worth one more chance in a fairly even field. TITICACA (12) was outpaced over a mile at Tauherenikau 10 days ago, and will be far more competitive over 2300m on this roomy track. He drops 6.5kg in weight and welcomes the in-form Kelly Myers back to the saddle. Each way claims. FREDDIE TIME (10) drove hard up against the fence when scoring an impressive BM75 win over 2100m at Otaki nearly 3 weeks ago. He is down in weight and has more to offer. Stick with him. ATMOSPHERIC (13) ran on late and was beaten by a very smart type at Pukekohe 4 weeks ago. The extra furlong won't be a problem, and he can go one better. SUGGESTED PLAY: Moonlight Magic each way value in another even field.
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NEREUS
SHAUNE RITCHIE & COLM MURRAY 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG WAIKATO STUD LTD Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 5th of 8 at Tauranga on November 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Mary Shan carrying 57kg at $19.10. Second-up 3rd of 10 at Ellerslie in the G3 Great Northern Challenge Stakes on November 29 over 1600m, slow going long-neck behind Mary Shan with 56kg at $31.50. Worth including. |
10 V A COLGAN |
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| 2 | 43152 |
ENRICO
ILONE KELLY 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG S BRADLEY, M D & MRS S L KAY Most recently sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 14 at Wanganui in the LR Wanganui Cup on November 29 over 2040m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Tshiebwe with 55kg at $24.60. The run before that 5th of 10 at Tauherenikau on November 1 over 2050m, slow going 4 len behind Agera with 58kg at $13.10. Can feature with the right run. |
9 MADAN SINGH |
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| 3 | 7x292 |
OPAWA JACK
CHRISSY BAMBRY 6YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG C BAMBRY, A LACY, R WALES, G CAVANAGH, J HEALE & J BAMBRY At the latest run 2nd of 8 at this track on December 14 over 2100m, 2.25 len behind Tisse carrying 58.5kg at $7.30. The run before that 9th of 14 at Wanganui in the LR Wanganui Cup on November 29 over 2040m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Tshiebwe with 56kg at $36.20. Hard to fault if at his best. |
7 K R HERCOCK |
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| 4 | 44090 |
TRAV
RAYMOND CONNORS 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG MRS E, M S & R M CONNORS Comes here off a 46-day let-up. Last start eased back early on 13th of 17 at Flemington Bm96 on November 4 over 2800m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Litzdeel with 59kg at $41. The start before that 9th of 11 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Mv Cup on October 24 over 2500m, 5.5 len behind Onesmoothoperator carrying 57kg at $51. Worth including. |
13 SARAH O'MALLEY |
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| 5 | 60830 |
SAGUNTO
PETER & SHAUN MCKAY 10YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG KIM & PETER MCKAY At the latest run led to the turn then faded 10th of 14 at Te Rapa in the G3 Waikato Cup on December 13 over 2400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Sharp 'N' Smart with 53kg at $24.60. Before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 7 at Wanganui on November 22 over 2040m, slow going 1.5 len behind Royal Flower with 57kg at $7.70. Better than that and worth following up. |
1 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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| 6 | 4x066 |
WHAT YOU WISH FOR
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG TE AKAU WISH & WIN RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Most recently 6th of 14 at Pukekohe in the G3 Counties Cup on November 22 over 2100m, slow going 0.9 len behind Final Return carrying 53kg at $6.80. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 11 at Ellerslie on October 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind The Odyssey carrying 56.5kg at $5.20. Terrific chance to return to form. |
12 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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| 7 | 47517 |
ROYAL FLOWER
GAIL TEMPERTON 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG TAIKOREA THOROUGHBREDS LTD At the latest run got back early 7th of 14 at Wanganui in the LR Wanganui Cup on November 29 over 2040m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Tshiebwe carrying 53.5kg at $7.20. The race before that came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Wanganui November 22 over 2040m in soft going defeating Comedy with 56.5kg at $5.30. Must respect. |
3 M HUDSON |
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| 8 | 24654 |
BENEFACTOR
LISA LATTA 6YO BAY MARE 53.0KG G C ARNOTT, MRS K M BENSON, MISS G A M BROWN, CONTRIBUTE SYNDICATE, MRS K A & M D COURTNEY, T R C DAY, C, MRS F L, M & MRS P A FEARON, MRS A T & W A FLIPP, MRS E D FRANCE, M W FREEMAN, C O & K HUGHES, MRS F M & R L HURLEY, T C JOHNSTON, MRS J & R J LAW, L H W MUDGWAY, O SAMUEL & G A SMAILL At the latest run made ground from midfield; 4th of 14 at Wanganui in the LR Wanganui Cup on November 29 over 2040m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Tshiebwe carrying 53kg at $23.50. The run before that 5th of 9 at Waverley on November 14 over 1650m, slow going 2.25 len behind Khanshe carrying 54kg at $15.60. Would have to improve. |
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GHAZZAH
OLIVIA DUFFY 6YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG MARK & OLIVIA DUFFY Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 17 at this track on December 6 over 2100m, slow going 2 len behind Crackercol carrying 60kg at $40.80. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Waverley on November 14 over 1650m, slow going 4.5 len behind Khanshe carrying 54kg at $6.80. Sure to be in the mix. |
4 ERIN M LEIGHTON |
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| 10 | 31481 |
FREDDIE TIME
KELVIN TYLER 4YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG V & K TYLER At the latest run won by 1.5 len at Otaki November 30 over 2100m defeating Itoje carrying 57kg at $10. Before that got back early 8th of 10 at Waverley on November 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Complex carrying 57.5kg at $9.10. Key chance capable of going on with it. |
2 LIAM KAURI |
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| 11 | 64155 |
IDENTIKIT
LISA LATTA 5YO BROWN MARE 53.0KG MELINDA RIX Most recently 5th of 8 at this track on December 14 over 2100m, 5.5 len behind Tisse carrying 54kg at $7.60. The start before that 5th of 7 at Wanganui on November 22 over 2040m, slow going 3.5 len behind Royal Flower with 54kg at $2.30. One of the contenders. |
14 L T HEMI |
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| 12 | 02200 |
TITICACA
A BULL 6YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG ADRIAN BULL, HARRY BULL, CRAIG FORSYTH, BRIAN LLOYD, JAMES BULL & LUCY BULL Last start ran last of 12 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Psyclone with 59.5kg at $29.50. The race before that 15th of 18 at Riccarton Park in the G3 New Zealand Cup on November 15 over 3200m, in the wet; 30 len behind Bozo carrying 54kg at $8.30. Overlook recent runs. Well placed here and gets chance to atone. |
8 KELLY MYERS |
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| 13 | x4362 |
ATMOSPHERIC
CODY COLE 4YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG B BROOM, M L & D SHUKER, D R & C EVANS, T THOMSON, C & R ANSELL, D HARI, M BRIGHOUSE, M GALLAGHER, L & G GALLAGHER, C & J GALLAGHER, M HONISS, A & G VEINT, M EINERT, ARION EQUINE LTD & C A COLE Most recently made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 13 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 2100m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Mollify with 58kg at $4. The race before that 6th of 14 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind I'm Lulu with 56.5kg at $6.50. Nice effort last time. Big chance with a repeat of the latest effort. |
5 C J GRYLLS |
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| 14 | 00849 |
MOONLIGHT MAGIC
ANDREW FORSMAN 5YO BAY MARE 53.0KG THE SUNLIGHT TRUST Most recently 9th of 14 at Te Rapa in the G3 Waikato Cup on December 13 over 2400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Sharp 'N' Smart carrying 54kg at $31.70. The start before that 4th of 8 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 2400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Santa Catalina with 55.5kg at $6.30. Key chance capable of going a lot better. |
6 JOE DOYLE |
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