Otaki 16 May 2026
GOING: S(5)
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JAMES BULL RANGITIKEI GOLD CUP 1600m Track: SOFT 5 True |
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A strong gallop is likely with Riverplate and Khafre taking up the running, closely attended by Bradman and The Scunner. WHO KNOWS (6) kicked of this prep with a nice win over 1600m at Trentham, and then tackled group company in 2 subsequent starts, where she was probably a tad disappointing when considering the solid market support that she carried. She looks very well placed at the weights in this, and she can set the record straight. On top. BRIDAL TRAIN (8) got a long way out of her ground at Te Rapa 2 weeks ago, and she was left with too much ground to make up in the run home. She drops 5kg, and is well worth another chance. Stick with her. TALISKER (7) resumed with a gutsy win over 1400m at Te Rapa 3 weeks ago. He should be strong enough to cope with 1600m this year, and he can figure in the top 4 again, despite his wide draw. BELARDO BOY (1) lunged late and only missed out on a fresh up win by a nose at Whanganui 4 weeks ago. He has trialled nicely since then, and his record here is very strong. Each way. ZANTABULOUS (14) has held her form over the summer, and her wet track form is even better. SUGGESTED PLAY: Who Knows can take this out.
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BELARDO BOY
LISA LATTA 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG S DIAS, WINSOME DORMER, D J MCLEAN, J C MCNEILL, RABBITOHS RACING PARTNERSHIP & MRS P A SHEARER Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd in a small field at Wanganui on April 18 over 1360m, on rain affected going; 0.1 len behind Riverplate with 61kg at $4. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at Trentham in the LR Rangitikei Gold Cup on May 17 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Francee carrying 59.5kg at $17.70. Key runner who is a great chance to atone. |
5 J K RIDDELL |
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| 2 | 02347 |
KHAFRE
RALPH MANNING 6YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG A B COOMBE Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 16 at Ellerslie in the G3 Easter Handicap on April 18 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Lupo Solitario with 57kg at $37.30. The race before that 4th of 7 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1600m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Pacifico with 59kg at $5.40. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Major player on best efforts. |
9 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 3 | x8848 |
BRADMAN
ROYDON BERGERSON 8YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG R J BERGERSON, MRS F L & M FEARON, J GHANEM, P G HUMPHRIES, MRS A A & J C LOONER, S H PRENTER, K G TOWERS, R J WILTSHIRE & EST LATE J A ROACHE Last start 8th of 13 at this track in the LR ANZAC Mile on April 24 over 1600m, in the wet; 10 len behind Atmospheric carrying 57kg at $20.50. The start before that second last in a small field at Wanganui on April 18 over 1360m, on heavy track; 1.2 len behind Riverplate with 59.5kg at $5. Worth including. |
6 JIM CHUNG |
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CHASE
STEPHEN NICKALLS 9YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG G A & L KNIGHT & S NICKALLS Second run back. First-up after seven months 10th of 13 at this track in the LR ANZAC Mile on April 24 over 1600m, in the wet; 11 len behind Atmospheric carrying 57.5kg at $43.40. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Wanganui in the LR ANZAC Mile on April 27 2025 over 1600m, 6 len behind Khafre with 56.5kg at $15.60. Can feature with the right run. |
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THE SCUNNER
ASHLEY MEADOWS 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG G W BAIRD & S A BAIRD Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 16 at Trentham in the LR Flying Hcp on March 28 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Archaic Smile carrying 57kg at $11.70. Second run from a spell 9th of 13 at this track in the LR ANZAC Mile on April 24 over 1600m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Atmospheric with 56.5kg at $10.70. Looks a strong top-three prospect. |
13 C DELL |
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| 6 | 9x176 |
WHO KNOWS
NIALL QUINN 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG FAST HORSES SYNDICATE At the latest run 6th of 8 at Te Rapa in the G2 Travis Stakes on April 25 over 2000m, slow going 5 len behind Khanshe with 57kg at $4.80. The race before that 7th of 10 at Wanganui in the G3 Manawatu Breeders Stakes on April 6 over 2040m, 2.25 len behind Girl Talk with 57kg at $2.30. Made headway last time. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance. |
7 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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TALISKER
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 5YO BROWN GELDING 53.0KG TE AKAU CLASSIC EDITION RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Second run back. First-up after six months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a 0.4 len at Te Rapa April 25 over 1400m in soft going defeating Leroy Brown with 55.5kg at $10.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Cannon Hill carrying 54.5kg at $10.40. Key runner who is a great chance to measure up again. |
12 COURTNEY BARNES |
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| 8 | 13236 |
BRIDAL TRAIN
ALLAN SHARROCK 5YO BAY MARE 53.0KG SHARROCK SYNDICATIONS 004 At the latest run 6th of 15 at Te Rapa on May 2 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Financier carrying 58kg at $7. The start before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Trentham on March 21 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Who Knows with 56.5kg at $3.30. An inside draw is a big advantage. Can return to winning form. |
1 KELLY MYERS |
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| 9 | 160x0 |
TISSE
ALLAN SHARROCK 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 53.0KG THE CROW FAMILY TRUST Second run back. First-up after three months got back early 10th of 15 at Te Rapa on May 2 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Financier carrying 58kg at $13.50. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Hawera on July 15 over 1400m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Vibration with 55kg at $5. Give another chance. |
8 KAVISH CHOWDHOORY |
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| 10 | 87067 |
ELECTRON
SAM MYNOTT 5YO BAY MARE 53.0KG MS S P MYNOTT Most recently did the work up front then tired second last of 8 at Te Rapa in the G2 Travis Stakes on April 25 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind Khanshe carrying 57kg at $49.30. The start before that led to the turn then faded 6th of 10 at Wanganui in the G3 Manawatu Breeders Stakes on April 6 over 2040m, 1.75 len behind Girl Talk carrying 57kg at $16.90. Hard to fault if at her best. |
3 M HUDSON |
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| 11 | 19162 |
RIVERPLATE
ANDREW CAMPBELL 7YO B/BR GELDING 53.0KG THOMAS HEPTINSTALL, JOHN BARNAO, CHRISTOPHER BARNAO, THOMAS PIVAC, DAVID PLATT, ANDREW CAMPBELL, NICKI CRUICKSHANK, WITHONEL SYNDICATE & DAVID MONNERY Most recently set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at Waverley on May 9 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Mr Mojo Risin' with 54kg at $3.90. The start before that couldn't go on with it; 6th of 13 at this track in the LR ANZAC Mile on April 24 over 1600m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Atmospheric carrying 54kg at $11.40. Hard to fault if at his best. |
2 TONI DAVIES |
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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 Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 7th of 16 at Trentham in the LR Flying Hcp on March 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Archaic Smile with 53kg at $49. Second run from a spell 11th of 13 at this track in the LR ANZAC Mile on April 24 over 1600m, in the wet; 12 len behind Atmospheric carrying 53kg at $26.20. Looks tested. |
10 MADAN SINGH |
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SOLIDIFY
GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON 5YO BR/BL GELDING 53.0KG G A ROGERSON, NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD, D LAKE, T I BAWDEN, D MACKY & C FRANICH Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Tauranga January 8 over 2100m, soft track; 18 len behind Kiwi Skyhawk carrying 60kg at $10.20. First up last campaign second last of 8 at Te Rapa Hcp May 24 over 1100m, soft track; 7 len behind Velocious carrying 54kg at $15.30. Resumes after a recent trial win. Hard to fault if at his best. |
11 L T HEMI |
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| 14 | 31232 |
ZANTABULOUS
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 6YO BAY MARE 53.0KG TE AKAU ZANTABULOUS RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Form hard to fault. Returns from a 57-day let-up. Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1600m, 0.1 len behind Lupo Solitario carrying 56.5kg at $10.30. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Matamata on February 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Leroy Brown with 52kg at $5. Nice effort last time. Hard to beat on her best form. |
4 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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CHEVAL DE FOUDRE
MARK OULAGHAN 6YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG O BLACK, P DE ROSE, J HENRY, B K MATENGA, R J MCKENZIE, M MITCHELL, R MO'UNGA, R D NOBILO, P W NORRIE, S B PARANIHI, T P SELBY-RICKIT, R THOMPSON, W K O TUPOU, D J & EST LATE L M WALKER Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming sat on the pace when 3rd of 11 at this track on April 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Up The Anti with 60kg at $23.50. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Waipukurau on April 26 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Bonnard carrying 60.5kg at $3.20. Major player on best form. |
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RUDYARD
MS D KENNEDY 6YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG C KENNEDY Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 15 at Te Rapa on May 2 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Financier carrying 53.5kg at $14.90. The race before that 6th of 9 at Te Rapa on April 17 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Little Bit Of Love carrying 53kg at $25.30. Faces a tough assignment this time. |
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BOOMTOWN BOY
A BULL 6YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG CRAIG FORSYTH, MARK & AARON DAVIS, JARED MORRIS, ALISTAIR SUTHERLAND, CALVIN & KEN HART, HARRY & ADRIAN BULL Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 11 at Woodville on April 29 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Sindee with 55kg at $28.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at this track on October 19 2024 over 2100m, 2 len behind Cheval De Foudre with 56.5kg at $5.30. Might struggle again. |
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