Tauherenikau 05 Mar 2026
GOING: S(7)
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LIQUORLAND MASTERTON R75 2050M 2050m Track: SOFT 6 True |
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A strong gallop is likely with Overrated and Highly Lethal taking up the running, closely attended by Not So Unusual and Our Sniper. NOT SO UNUSUAL (4) has yet to run a bad race this season, and she was a determined winner two runs back before finishing a solid third over 2100m at Trentham nearly 5 weeks ago. She is nicely placed to take this out. SHEAF (3) closed off strongly but just missed last start over 2000m at Otaki 12 days ago, and she will be even sharper with less time between runs here. She copes with any track conditions and is the main threat to the top pick. PSYCLONE (5) was good when runner-up in her penultimate start but failed to fire at Whanganui last time out over a mile after settling well back. She will relish trying a middle distance for the first time, and is set to bounce straight back into the money here. OUR SNIPER (6) is much better than his recent form suggests, and in this field, over a middle distance, he can find some form again. Don't drop him. POUKAWA (8) did well when running on from well back at Otaki 12 days ago. The extra 450m is key here, and he is worth including in the top 4. SUGGESTED PLAY: Not So Unusual can win this, and Sheaf can make up the quinella.
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| 1 | 39x07 |
TROSETTEE
GRANT NICHOLSON 9YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG G N NICHOLSON Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 11th of 15 at Trentham on January 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Anderson Bridge carrying 59kg at $101.20. Second-up 7th of 9 at Waipukurau on February 15 over 2100m, slow going 8 len behind Opawa Jack carrying 55.5kg at $13. Will be improved on the two runs in and could sneak into the finish. |
5 SARAH O'MALLEY |
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| 2 | 10362 |
OVERRATED
MURRAY GARRETT 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG MRS J R & M B GARRETT At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at Matamata on February 14 over 2000m, on a wet track; 1.1 len behind Titled carrying 54.5kg at $18.50. The run before that 6th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on January 24 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Bay Express carrying 57kg at $11.60. Not far away of late. In the money at the latest appearance and is among the chances. |
9 TONI DAVIES |
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| 3 | 01322 |
SHEAF
KEVIN MYERS 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG M D N WALLACE Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 9 at Otaki on February 21 over 2000m, slow going 0.3 len behind Platinum Goddess with 55kg at $8. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, slow going head behind Texas with 53kg at $2.90. Expected to feature. |
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| 4 | 13313 |
NOT SO UNUSUAL
FRASER AURET 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG MR N J AURET & MRS K A AURET Racing well recently. Returns from a 33-day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Trentham on January 31 over 2100m, slow going 2 len behind The Precursor with 56kg at $15.40. The run before that won by a 0.0 len at Otaki January 9 over 2100m defeating Pacific Princess carrying 58kg at $4.60. Sure to go well. |
1 MADAN SINGH |
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| 5 | 12529 |
PSYCLONE
JOHN BARY 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG MRS D J & G W MILLER At the latest run second last of 10 at Wanganui on February 22 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Belle Tribute with 56kg at $5.80. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Otaki on February 8 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Sevenayes carrying 55.5kg at $3.80. Terrific chance to return to form. |
4 KAVISH CHOWDHOORY |
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| 6 | 31000 |
OUR SNIPER
LISA LATTA 3YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG IN TO WIN ASTUTELY SYNDICATE (MGR: TINEKE BALCOMBE) Last start 10th of 12 at Otaki on February 21 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind The Exponent carrying 59.5kg at $14. The start before that 12th of 15 at Trentham on January 31 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Anderson Bridge carrying 53.5kg at $34.60. Deserves another chance. |
6 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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| 7 | 12488 |
HIGHLY LETHAL
BRENDON MCDERMOTT 6YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG B C MCDERMOTT, T P G & K A FERREIRA, D MCDERMOTT, K BROWN, MRS KIM ROBINSON, T W MCDERMOTT, B ROBINSON, MISS CHERIE CROMARTY & MISS ANNA YOUNG At the latest run did the work up front then tired second last of 9 at Hawera on February 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Omega Boy carrying 53kg at $28.50. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Wanganui on January 10 over 2040m, 9 len behind Uncle Arch carrying 52kg at $35.70. Better than last run and rates among the chances. |
2 K R HERCOCK |
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| 8 | 25065 |
POUKAWA
GUY LOWRY & LEAH ZYDENBOS 5YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG K BONE, S CHADWICK, E DE PREE, J EDWARDS, J P FLEMING, M HENLEY, K IRVINE, LAST TO LEAVE SYNDICATE, LITTLE AVONDALE TRUST, E G LOWRY, A & B J PETRO, T RANDELL, J & V ROEBUCK, M J SMITH, M C, S & S VON DADELSZEN, D J & T K WAIN, G J, MRS L, R A & MRS S E WILLIAMS At the latest run 5th of 12 at Otaki on February 21 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind The Exponent carrying 58kg at $9.90. The run before that got back early 6th of 9 at Waverley on January 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Sixth Generation carrying 54kg at $7.40. Worth one more chance. |
7 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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| 9 | 4x896 |
FIRST EDITION
LISA LATTA 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG G J, J & MRS S M CLARK, MRS F L & M FEARON, C W LOADER, B & J M LOOKER, STEEL BUTTERFLY SYNDICATE & THE GURU SYNDICATE (MGR: G J CLARK) At the latest run 6th of 9 at Waipukurau on February 15 over 2100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Damiano carrying 57kg at $13.90. Before that 9th of 12 at Waverley Rating 65 on January 28 over 1650m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Single Red carrying 56.5kg at $55.20. Can bounce back. |
3 AMBER RIDDELL |
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