Pukekohe 01 May 2026
GOING: S(7)
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DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS 1400m Track: SOFT 6 Out 4m |
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Plenty of pressure from Random Miss, Robbie and Proud Capitalist battling for the lead over Dare You. RANDOM MISS (7) has been narrowly beaten in both of her starts to date, and she put the writing on the wall when finishing runner-up by a neck at Avondale just over 3 weeks ago. She cops a wide gate and may not start, but if she does, then she is on top for us. CELEBRATE NOW (4) was a beaten favourite in the Oaks Prelude at New Plymouth on a heavy track before having a spell. She has a stack of potential, and looked sharp when winning a recent trial very easily. Hard to beat. PROUD CAPITALIST (10) has improved a lot this year with racing, and her last 2 starts for third have been full of merit. Her first win is not far away. REQUISITE (2) seems to revel in the wet ground, and since being tried in front he has finished in the money twice from as many starts. Stick with him. THE RITZ (12) ended her last prep with a fair run in the G2 Lowland Stakes at Trentham at the end of January. She is likely to running on, so don't risk her. GIRL CODE (5) won't mind it wet, and she can place. SUGGESTED PLAY: Celebrate Now each way.
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THE REPUBLICAN
MARK EVANS 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG M EVANS, N DRYLAND, S MCALISTER, B & S MCINTYRE, G WOOTTEN Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind Winwood carrying 57.5kg at $19.20. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Matamata on April 15 over 1600m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind So Be It carrying 65kg at $2.90. Definite threat. |
2 ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE |
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REQUISITE
KRISTINE STEAD 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MRS K L STEAD Racing well recently. Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Winwood with 58.5kg at $2. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 9 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, in the wet; 0.4 len behind Morning Cocoa with 58.5kg at $11.40. Has the credentials to play a major role. |
17 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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FORESTER
ANNABELLE JOHNSON 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Having third race start. At very big odds at debut, 8th of 13 at this track on March 13 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Smooth Warrior with 55kg at $61. Second-up 4th of 8 at Avondale on April 8 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Opressor carrying 58kg at $8.90. Capable of a strong showing. |
20 SAM MCNAB |
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CELEBRATE NOW
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG C R LITT & H J LITT & WAIKATO STUD LTD Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway in the LR Oaks Prelude January 24 over 1800m, on heavy track; 16 len behind Acer carrying 56.5kg at $4.70. On debut third of 10 at Te Aroha December 7 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Oberon with 55.5kg at $3.50. Expected to feature. |
1 GEORGE ROOKE |
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GIRL CODE
TONY COLE 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, 2nd in a small field at Wanganui on March 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind So We Go with 55.5kg at $2.50. Second-up 3rd of 8 at Wanganui on April 6 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Flowers Ember carrying 56kg at $3.10. Capable of a better showing. Leading prospect. |
4 C J GRYLLS |
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LUCY
PETER LOCK 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG P LOCK, R BELSHAM, M BORRIE, J BURGE, P B CARTER, C CROSBY, B & G DOUGLAS, G DRY, M GURR, KANIWA RACING SYNDICATE, P MCCARTHY, C MCILROY, A PAUL, W WILLIAMS & M WORKMAN Recent form sound. Comes off a 40 day let-up. Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 10 at Tauherenikau on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind The Explosive with 56kg at $5.80. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Te Aroha on March 6 over 1150m, slow going 1.75 len behind Emma Twigg with 57kg at $14.30. Should run well again and is definitely in the mix. |
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RANDOM MISS
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG J B & D G STRUTHERS Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 11 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Celtic Tycoon carrying 55.5kg at $2.90. Second-up set the pace for much of the race 2nd in a small field at Avondale on April 8 over 1400m, in the wet; 0.4 len behind Vanitygirl carrying 56kg at $1.60. Tough to beat. |
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UNRESTRAINED
RUDY LIEFTING 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG SIR TREVOR CLARKE & C B JONES Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after three months 6th of 11 at this track on March 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Thumbelina carrying 57kg at $7.40. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Ellerslie in the G3 Sunline Vase on September 20 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Tajana carrying 56.5kg at $41.80. Fitter but others are better placed. |
5 JOE NISHIZUKA |
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OVERTAKING
KURTIS PERTAB 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG TINEKE PERTAB Recent form sound. Last start in a small field at Matamata on April 15 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind She's A Boss with 57kg at $2.20. Before that 2nd of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on February 13 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Sattriya carrying 57kg at $15.90. Better than the last run suggests and can make amends. |
15 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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PROUD CAPITALIST
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG C & M CONNORS, L R DIXON, M HAWES, JIM MCKENZIE, DR P H MITCHELL, MRS B M & L D PETTIFER, S W PLATT, A P SAKER, C & MRS H SEEL & N C WHITE, MRS P M MCKENZIE Recent form sound. Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Deep Pursuit with 56kg at $4.10. The run before that 3rd of 13 at this track on March 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Smooth Warrior with 55kg at $14.30. Genuine contender. |
7 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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DINK
BEN & RYAN FOOTE 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG J P M MA Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1150m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Wine Rocs with 54.5kg at $8.30. The start before that 7th of 14 at this track on February 25 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind La Diem with 57.5kg at $25.20. Thereabouts last time out. Strong chance. |
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THE RITZ
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG J M CASEY Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at Trentham in the G2 Lowland Stks January 31 over 2100m, 9 len behind Ultimate Habit with 56.5kg at $65. On debut sixth of 13 at Tauranga November 1 over 1400m, soft track; 4 len behind Happy Venture carrying 55kg at $18.30. Expected to feature. |
8 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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ANNIE BLING
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG N JUDD, M DARVILL, M PIVAC & R WYETH Third-up today. First-up 4th of 11 at this track on March 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Thumbelina with 57kg at $34.60. Second run from a spell 8th of 13 at Ellerslie on April 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Utopic Warrior carrying 56kg at $23.50. Shows promise. Tough to beat if near her best. |
6 COURTNEY BARNES |
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DARE YOU
SIMON REES 6YO GREY MARE 56.0KG SIMON REES LTD Last start 4th of 8 at Matamata on April 15 over 1200m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Stay Frosty carrying 52.5kg at $23.60. The run before that second last of 8 at Hawera on March 25 over 1200m, 13 len behind Marie Antoinette carrying 56.5kg at $15.50. Might struggle again. |
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PRE NUP
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG BARNESWOOD FARM LTD FOR S C GREEN & G C BEEMSTERBOER Roger James & Robert Wellwood trained three-year-old filly lining up for debut and was purchased for NZD $ 260,000 (NZB 2024 Karaka - Book 1). Recent trial winner at Cambridge Synthetic. Watch for any market confidence. |
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MISSTILLYMARA
BEN & RYAN FOOTE 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG TREVOR HURLEY TRUST Three-year-old filly (Satono Aladdin - Miss Krisdel) will no doubt benefit from the three trials leading in today's debut. Won a trial over 1000m at Tauranga on April 16. Will improve on whatever she does today. |
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DEPARTURE
DONNA LOGAN 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Gelding by Swiss Ace facing the starter for the first time. Trialled on March 24 at Avondale over 1200m and finished fifth. Prefer to see. |
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ROBBIE
PATSY RILEY 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S R DANIELSON, C MORRIS, P J RILEY & N P SIMS Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 13 at Ruakaka June 28 over 1200m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Free Bird with 58.5kg at $6.70. On debut sixth of 12 at this track April 2 2025 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Jack Crabb with 58kg at $15. Hard to have. |
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DIVIDER
PAM GERARD 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Gelding by Swiss Ace facing the starter for the first time. Runner-up in an Avondale trial over 1000m on March 24. Tough assignment. |
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CANSHEWIN
CHRIS WOOD 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG A D SCHUMACHER On debut. Four-year-old mare by Wyndspelle out of Goldie Cantride. At the most recent trial finished fifth at Ellerslie over 1300m. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing. |
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