Pukekohe 13 Mar 2026
GOING: S(5)
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DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS 1600m Track: GOOD 4 Out 4m |
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Strong tempo with Bak De Ace and Bellish Boy leading the way over Frozen Fortune. BAK DE ACE (1) might be wearing out the patience of his supporters who have made him the favourite in all of his 4 starts to date. He weakened out of it fairly meekly here 16 days ago, and gets a superior draw this time. He can settle just in behind the pace and should not be fit enough to finish his race off with more purpose this time. Follow your money one more time. BELLISH BOY (5) has been heading the right way with his form, and fought on bravely to hold onto second as the favourite at Taupo last time out when trying to make all the running. Opie Bosson sticks with him, and so do we. MORETOTHINKABOUT (9) had to work too hard fresh up off a wide gate here in a similar field just over a fortnight ago. He is expected to improve quickly from a better gate. Include in all top 4 combos. MILLER'S POINT (11) has hit the line powerfully in each of his 4 starts this prep, and from a vastly superior gate here, he will be among the hardest to hold out. CALMTHEFARM (7) has top 4 claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Miller's Point each-way.
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BAK DE ACE
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG A & T A ATUTAHI, P J CLARKE, MRS T COLVEN, S J FREEMAN, S A HAWKINS & D HONISS At the latest run led to the turn then faded 7th of 12 at this track on February 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Flashback with 58.5kg at $2.30. The race before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 14 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1600m, slow going 0.5 len behind Volunteer with 58.5kg at $2.70. Nicely placed and expected to be in the finish. |
2 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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GRAHAM FRANCIS
PAUL ADLINGTON 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG PAUL ADLINGTON & MACLEOD SYNDICATE Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 11 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Katamuku with 54.5kg at $57.60. Second-up 5th of 9 at Taupo on February 22 over 1400m, 3 len behind Ruby Rush with 54.5kg at $20.30. Needs to do more. Not doing enough. |
9 M CAMERON |
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SHOOKMEALLNIGHTLON
DANIEL MILLER 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG PRIMADONNA MARES LTD Was at long odds at debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Taupo on February 22 over 1400m, 5 len behind Our Solana with 58.5kg at $29.10. Better for that experience but happy enough to avoid. |
10 C J GRYLLS |
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BANNEN
BRUCE HARVEY 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG B J & MRS M A HARVEY Most recently second last of 9 at Waipukurau on February 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Speedie O'reilly with 58.5kg at $3. The race before that 6th of 14 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Young Jackson with 58.5kg at $8.40. Has ability and is one of the chances. |
11 L H SATHERLEY |
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| 5 | 7632 |
BELLISH BOY
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG INSPIRE RACING BELLISH BOY SYNDICATE (MGR: MATTHEW CORBAN) Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at Taupo on February 22 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Our Solana with 58kg at $2.40. Before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 14 at Waverley on January 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Tomahawk carrying 57.5kg at $3.40. Leading chance. |
4 O P BOSSON |
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I DUNNET
KENNY RAE 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG TERRY LINES, JANE LINES, CONNOR LINES, K RAE & L REARDON Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 13 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Ballbeena carrying 55kg at $24.90. The race before that 4th of 9 at Taupo on February 22 over 1400m, 3 len behind Ruby Rush with 55kg at $32.20. Capable of building on that performance and he looks one of the main chances. |
6 JACK TAPLIN |
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CALMTHEFARM
SIMON & KATRINA ALEXANDER 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG R & K GOLLAN, L & J PHILLIPS, T & G WILSON, E & I GOLLAN, M ROBB & L BOWEN On debut. Three-year-old gelding by Embellish out of Century Miss. At the most recent trial finished fourth at a Tauranga over 1200m February 24. Promising type who is expected to be highly competitive. |
13 JOE DOYLE |
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FIONN
LESLEY MUNRO 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG LESLEY MUNRO Second-up. First start second last of 14 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1200m, 14 len behind Miss Fladgate with 56kg at $55.30. Returned from break ran last of 10 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1200m, slow going 16 len behind Roaring Bebe with 57kg at $39.20. That form suggests he needs a bit more time. |
14 SAM MCNAB |
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MORETOTHINKABOUT
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG 2024 BOURBON LANE STABLES NEW ZEALAND LLC PARTNERSHIP, MRS L M & R L BONNINGTON, C CONNORS, G C COTTERILL, L R DIXON, C J GRACE, D JAKEMAN, LANDSDOWNE PARK LTD, J MORRISON, H R W POMARE, S ROLTON, A P SAKER, M W SCOTT, S G SNELL, VENCEDOR PARTNERSHIP, R WILKINSON & EST LATE T W POMARE Second-up. First-up after four months 11th of 14 at this track on February 25 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Castle Rock carrying 58kg at $8.40. Previously second-up 9th of 15 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Swiss Prince with 56kg at $15.90. Fitter and is expected to do much better. |
5 WARREN KENNEDY |
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TEAMS
KURTIS PERTAB 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD At debut, second last of 9 at Taupo on February 22 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Ruby Rush carrying 58kg at $15.20. Expect him to run well. |
8 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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MILLER'S POINT
TREVOR DA CRUZ 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG SHE'S THE ONE SYNDICATE (MGR: KYLIE BAX) Recent form sound. Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 12 at this track on February 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Flashback carrying 56.5kg at $8.40. Before that 4th of 14 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Young Jackson carrying 56.5kg at $4.50. Nearing a win and gets chance to break through. |
1 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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WRITTEN IN HEAVEN
JOHN RUDDELL 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG J RUDDELL, A RUDDELL, R RUDDELL, M RUDDELL & S RUDDELL Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 7 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1500m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Khaleesi carrying 55kg at $42.40. Second-up eased back early on 10th of 14 at this track on February 25 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Castle Rock with 54.5kg at $27.80. Hard to get too confident until she shows a little more. |
12 JOE NISHIZUKA |
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VAN PELT
TODD MITCHELL 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG A H & MRS H MACKENZIE & T W MITCHELL Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 8th of 13 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Apex with 57.5kg at $21.10. The start before that eased back early on 9th of 15 at Te Rapa Mdn-Sw on January 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Single Red with 55.5kg at $22. Will be harder to beat this time. |
7 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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FROZEN FORTUNE
TONY PIKE 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG NEARCO STUD LTD & RICH HILL THOROUGHBREDS LTD Most recently 12th of 14 at this track on February 25 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind La Diem with 57kg at $6.30. The start before that 2nd of 14 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Young Jackson carrying 55kg at $3.70. Can improve on the latest effort and is expected to be in the finish. |
3 M MCNAB |
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FULL VOLTAGE
MICHAEL ROGERS 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG S CARSONS Dual acceptor. Raced two times to date. At very big odds at debut, second last of 9 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind O'sweet Darling carrying 57.5kg at $65.40. Last start 8th of 12 at Matamata on February 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Silent Spy with 56kg at $53. Nicely placed to get off the mark this time. |
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SPECIALIST
CODY COLE 4YO BLACK MARE 56.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Freshened for 56 days. Resuming second last of 10 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Fleeting Star carrying 57.5kg at $23.30. Last start raced on the pace before fading 13th of 16 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Nick Time carrying 56.5kg at $24.80. Can't entertain on that form. |
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NOT USUAL MOANA
SAMANTHA LOGAN 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG MR H CHEN Dual acceptor. At the latest run 6th of 9 at Hawera on February 27 over 2100m, 3.5 len behind Starpello with 56kg at $5.50. The start before that 5th of 13 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind Uptown with 54.5kg at $49.20. Impossible to recommend. |
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SHOW DIAMONDS
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG C R LITT & H J LITT Dual acceptor. Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after two months 9th of 12 at Tauranga on February 5 over 2100m, slow going 7 len behind Astarte carrying 56.5kg at $10.10. Previously second-up 10th of 15 at Avondale on November 6 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Protheatrics carrying 57.5kg at $11.30. Hard to get excited about her chances. |
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