AWAPUNI SYNTHETIC 31 May 2026
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THE PAVEMASTERS ASHHURST-POHANGINA CUP 1400m Track: SYNTHETIC True |
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Wonderboy has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. EXAGGERATION (2) failed to fire in his only run this season when fresh up at Waverley in the spring. All of his form has been on this track, including 3 wins, and at this level, with the aid of a 2kg claim, he will be hard to beat. KOSTA (4) resumed with a solid effort for second at Tauherenikau 4 weeks ago, missing out on the win by only a short-head. He makes his poly track debut, but is trained here, so expect another big run. Each way. SAM'S TURN (8) was a touch flat when finishing fourth at Waverley last time out, and he probably enjoys a bit more space between his runs. He carries 4.5kg less this time, and his only win came on this track, so stick with him. Can win. DOUBTFUL SOUND (1) resumes from a spell on a track where he has a strong record, including 4 wins. A recent trial will have him ready to run a race fresh. Include in all top 4 combos. WONDERBOY (7) is a lightly tried 5YO resuming from a spell. He was third at a recent trial, and he will be ready to rumble. Include. SUGGESTED PLAY: Kosta and Sam's Turn each way.
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DOUBTFUL SOUND
SUZY GORDON 7YO BAY GELDING 64.0KG CHRISTINE & STUART PARKES, KAREN DAVIS, PAULINE & TODD MCGUIGAN, SUZY GORDON Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1400m, 11 len behind Witz End carrying 59.5kg at $12.20. When resuming last campaign ran last of 10 at Woodville on April 30 2025 over 1200m, slow going 11 len behind Rareza carrying 56kg at $26.90. Ran 3rd in a trial at Foxton over 1000m on May 12. Expecting a effective return. |
4 LIAM KAURI |
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| 2 | 11x9x |
EXAGGERATION
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY 4YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG K & MRS K A GRAY Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign second last of 10 at Waverley on November 14 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Complex carrying 59.5kg at $5.90. Won previous preparation first up won by 2.75 len at this track June 8 over 1200m defeating Jabeur with 58.5kg at $4.40. Finished fourth in a Foxton trial over 1000m on May 12. This is an ideal race to kick off. Expected to feature. |
8 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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| 3 | 19545 |
GOHUGO
GUY LOWRY & LEAH ZYDENBOS 7YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG A N, R N & MRS Y MANAGH At the latest run second last in a small field at Otaki on May 16 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Ima Brazen One carrying 53.5kg at $10.10. The run before that 4th of 11 at Woodville on April 29 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Sindee carrying 53kg at $18.40. Draws out again but represents a major threat. |
9 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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| 4 | 963x2 |
KOSTA
MIKE BRESLIN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG IN TO WIN HIGH DECREE SYNDICATE (MGR: TINEKE BALCOMBE) Second run back. First-up after two months 2nd in a small field at Tauherenikau on May 3 over 1400m, 0.2 len behind Lucullan with 56kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 6th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Brave Spirit carrying 57kg at $10.70. Winning chance with that run under the belt. |
7 J K RIDDELL |
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| 5 | 1x08x |
VICTORTHEINFLICTOR
PETER AND TRENT DIDHAM 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG M BLACKWOOD, V BOYCE, G BRODIE, D GARDNER, H & R S GASKIN, M GUERIN-GREEN, J & K HERBERT, J KAHUI, M PERCY, MRS F M, G J & M R REISIMA, Q R & S ROBERTSON, J SCHWASS, WAKELING FAMILY SYNDICATE, S & V J WHITEHEAD First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Omoto January 4 over 2000m, soft track; 53 len behind Sunset Boulevard with 53kg at $23.60. Previously first up; ran last of 10 at Otaki December 26 over 1400m, soft track; 25 len behind Belle Tribute with 55.5kg at $24.80. Might be better off following this outing. |
5 KAVISH CHOWDHOORY |
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MEGLIO DI FALCREST
SUZY GORDON 8YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG REX & ANN DAWKINS, PETER BULT, LINDA HOLT, SHANON MACDONALD, ANGELA ROBERTS, GLENNIS PRESTON, BRIAN HOLMES, PAULINE & MIKE MCDOWELL, PAULINE & TODD MCGUIGAN Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 11 at Woodville on April 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Sindee with 54kg at $43.10. Last start 10th of 12 at Otaki on May 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Dollybird with 55.5kg at $21.60. Rates highly on best efforts and is worth including. |
1 M HUDSON |
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| 7 | 1217x |
WONDERBOY
ROYDON BERGERSON 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG C A RUTTEN & R J BERGERSON Gelding back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at Tauherenikau November 9 over 1600m, soft track; 6 len behind Privy Garden carrying 56.5kg at $5.80. When resuming last campaign seventh of 12 at Hawera July 15 over 1200m, in the wet; 11 len behind Stewart with 58.5kg at $3.90. Expecting a strong run fresh. |
6 MADAN SINGH |
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| 8 | 8x224 |
SAM'S TURN
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG J L & J M ANDERSON, R A DIXON, MRS B A & S GRAY, R N PRESTON & G K RITSON Racing well recently. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Waverley on May 9 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind New York Belle carrying 59kg at $5.10. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Waipukurau on April 26 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Silent Applause carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Rates highly and should run well. |
2 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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| 9 | 7740x |
ON ALERT
ILONE KELLY 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG A K FISHER, MRS C A FISHER & R G MCKENZIE First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at Trentham March 1 over 2100m, soft track; 8 len behind Julianus carrying 54.5kg at $24.90. First up last campaign seventh of 12 at Wanganui January 19 over 1600m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Lantern Way with 57kg at $51.30. Wait and see how she returns. |
10 ROHAN MUDHOO |
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MY FERRARI
G INNES 3YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG G D INNES Second run back. First-up after six months ran last of 8 at Tauherenikau on May 3 over 1000m, 16 len behind Albarossa with 58kg at $23.30. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Wanganui on August 30 over 1200m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Amazing Son with 56kg at $14.10. Hard to be diving in at this stage of the prep. |
3 JIM CHUNG |
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