Tauranga 08 Jan 2026
GOING: G(3)
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RAY WHITE GREERTON 2100m Track: GOOD4 True |
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Giacomo is likely to roll to the lead and set a decent tempo. KIWI SKYHAWK (11) has raced his way into full fitness and should be at his peak now after 5 runs back from a spell. He was a beaten favourite at Taupo last time out when being caught flat-footed when the sprint went on, warming up late for fourth. Warren Kennedy takes over the ride, and maybe he can coax that little bit more out of him where it matters most. GIACOMO (9) dug deep and showed more fight last time out over a mile at Te Rapa nearly 3 weeks ago when finishing runner-up. He will take some running down in this field, so stick with him. NOTABADSPILLANE (3) was game in defeat when finishing runner-up in the G3 NZ Cup nearly 8 weeks ago. He can't be ruled out of winning a race like this. Each way value. DARK DESTROYER (1) has been contesting some hot fields this season, and at this level, he is not to be risked. Each way value. SUGGESTED PLAY: Kiwi Skyhawk can win this.
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| 1 | 08029 |
DARK DESTROYER
DARRYN & BRIAR WEATHERLEY 7YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG DAVID ARCHER, DIANE WRIGHT, SIMON ARCHER & NATALIE MICARONE At the latest run couldn't go on with it; ran last of 9 at Ellerslie in the G1 Zabeel Classic on December 26 over 2000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Kingswood carrying 59kg at $56.40. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 2100m, on a slow track; head behind Livid Sky with 57.5kg at $18.40. Has the ability and bold showing expected. |
3 SAM WEATHERLEY |
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| 2 | x6860 |
FLY MY WEY
MARK BROSNAN 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG G R MACRAE Last start 10th of 13 at Taupo on December 28 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind What You Wish For carrying 52kg at $39.40. The start before that 6th of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Livid Sky with 58.5kg at $44.90. Looks tested again. |
9 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 3 | 31142 |
NOTABADSPILLANE
SHAUN PHELAN 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG H J CHAPMAN, C T FAULKNER, B NICHOLAS & S C PHELAN Recent form sound. Returns from a 54-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 18 at Riccarton Park in the G3 New Zealand Cup on November 15 over 3200m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Bozo with 54kg at $13.20. The start before that second last in a small field at Te Rapa on October 27 over 2400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Wolfgang carrying 53kg at $1.60. Winning hope. |
4 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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| 4 | 62136 |
SOLIDIFY
GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON 5YO BR/BL GELDING 60.0KG G A ROGERSON, NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD, D LAKE, T I BAWDEN, D MACKY & C FRANICH Most recently 6th of 13 at Taupo on December 28 over 2000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind What You Wish For carrying 54kg at $5.60. The race before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 2100m, slow going long-neck behind Livid Sky carrying 55.5kg at $4. Going well. Sure to be thereabouts. |
5 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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| 5 | 41507 |
BOSCH
MICHELLE BRADLEY 7YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG M T & D A BEAZLEY, H W & K S PERRY, J M KERR Last start sat on the pace before fading second last of 8 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Pericles with 58.5kg at $19.40. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 12 at Ellerslie in the G3 Balmerino Stakes on November 4 over 2000m, slow going 14 len behind El Vencedor with 59kg at $50.60. In the mix. |
11 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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| 6 | 53080 |
CANHEROC
CHRIS WOOD 8YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG A D & K J SCHUMACHER Last start ran last of 10 at Ellerslie in the G3 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (City Of Auckland) on January 1 over 2400m, slow going 7 len behind Santa Catalina carrying 53kg at $39.20. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 14 at Te Rapa in the G3 Waikato Cup on December 13 over 2400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Sharp 'N' Smart with 53kg at $27.90. Last start finished tenth over 2400m in the G3 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (City Of Auckland) at Ellerslie, beaten 7 lengths. |
7 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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| 7 | 05057 |
DODDLE
STEPHEN MARSH 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG J F BRUFORD & TANNER STREET SYNDICATE At the latest run 7th of 13 at Taupo on December 28 over 2000m, slow going 5 len behind What You Wish For with 54kg at $28.40. Before that 5th of 8 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Pericles carrying 56.5kg at $17.20. Rates highly this time so expect a lot more. |
8 WIREMU PINN |
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| 8 | 93809 |
SASSY LASS
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG OKAHARAU STATION LTD Last start 9th of 13 at Taupo on December 28 over 2000m, slow going 5.5 len behind What You Wish For carrying 54kg at $10.90. The race before that 11th of 14 at Te Rapa in the G3 Waikato Cup on December 13 over 2400m, slow going 9 len behind Sharp 'N' Smart carrying 53kg at $6.50. This looks a nice assignment so she can bounce back. |
8 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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| 9 | 84772 |
GIACOMO
PETER & SHAUN MCKAY 7YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG A C & L J E MACDONALD, KIM & PETER MCKAY At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 8 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 1600m, slow going 1.3 len behind Pericles with 51kg at $6.40. The race before that did the work up front then tired 7th of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 2100m, slow going 3 len behind Livid Sky with 52.5kg at $12.90. Further improvement is anticipated. |
6 SIENNA BROWN |
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| 10 | 77100 |
ENRIGHT
STUART MANNING 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG KAYE DURRANT & STUART MANNING At the latest run second last of 13 at Taupo on December 28 over 2000m, slow going 9 len behind What You Wish For carrying 52kg at $62.50. The start before that second last of 12 at this track on December 12 over 2100m, slow going 10 len behind Mollify with 58kg at $17.80. Happy to risk. |
10 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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| 11 | 95344 |
KIWI SKYHAWK
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG 2023 BOURBON LANE STABLE NEW ZEALAND LLC, DENNIS E FOSTER, D HONISS, G WILSON, S FREEMAN, J GRAY & S B MARSH Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 13 at Taupo on December 28 over 2000m, slow going 4 len behind What You Wish For carrying 54kg at $4. Before that 4th of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 2100m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Livid Sky with 54kg at $3.40. Watch for sharp improvement. |
1 WARREN KENNEDY |
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| 12 | 94l92 |
HE'S CLASSIC
BRUCE WALLACE & GRANT COOKSLEY 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG B J, C J, J R & R J WALLACE Most recently 2nd of 18 at Ellerslie on December 26 over 2400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Maldini carrying 54.5kg at $83.60. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 9th of 11 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 2100m, slow going 8 len behind Roctave carrying 56kg at $9.30. Likely to measure up. |
2 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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