Te Aroha 01 Jun 2026
GOING: S(5)
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NOTTINGHAM CASTLE HOTEL 1600m Track: Out 6m |
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Strong tempo with Sweet Taboo and Laser Beam leading from Tampa and Justadude. G'DAY GOLDIE (11) has raced her way into some good form, and she is still in her initial prep. She cops a wide gate, which could help if the track is really chopped up on the inside, and her first win is not far away. GREEK ANTHOLOGY (1) is a promising gelding who ran his best race yet when finishing less than a length from the winner in second place at Whanganui just over 3 weeks ago. He has just needed time to put it all together, and he is nicely placed to go one better here. SWEET TORQUER (12) went down fighting fresh up when finishing second fresh up at Avondale, and then was a fair fourth at Ellerslie nearly 4 weeks ago. She benefits from a 2kg claim, and she would relish a heavy surface. Stick with her on an each-way basis. ARTFUL DODGER (8) did well on debut from a wide gate, and he cops another nasty draw here. He has plenty of scope, and he can get the job done here at some nice odds. AIXOISE (13) just battled at Hawera last start, but from a good draw, she is a top 4 hope. SUGGESTED PLAY: Artful Dodger each way value.
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GREEK ANTHOLOGY
SHANE CRAWFORD 3YO BLACK GELDING 58.0KG H F LAU Racing well recently. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Wanganui on May 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Charlunga with 58.5kg at $2.40. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Matamata on April 15 over 1600m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Wanganella with 57.5kg at $5.50. Ready to break through. |
15 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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LASER BEAM
CRAIG AMREIN 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG CRAIG AMREIN & KIRSTY AMREIN Most recently raced on the pace before fading 8th of 14 at Matamata on May 13 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Andiamo with 55.5kg at $19.80. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Matamata on April 15 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Lae Zee carrying 53.5kg at $17.80. Prefer to see him back in form. |
8 ERIN M LEIGHTON |
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TAMPA
KEN HARRISON 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG K HARRISON, R WEIR, P MCGLADE, J MCGLADE & P MCGLADE Last start 7th of 12 at Matamata on May 13 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Del Inquent with 57.5kg at $23.70. The race before that didn't do much in the run home; 11th of 15 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 2100m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Van Pelt carrying 54.5kg at $28.20. Finds a few better today. Prefer to see him back in form. |
9 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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JUSTADUDE
AARON BIDLAKE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG TAYLA HALL & MICHELLE YOUNG Most recently ran last of 8 at Hastings on May 21 over 1200m, in the wet; 15 len behind Zenzero Girl carrying 58.5kg at $33.80. Before that 10th of 14 at Wanganui on May 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Roc All Night with 56.5kg at $40.10. Will be harder to beat this time. |
13 CORENTIN BERGE |
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SMART DECO
RUDY LIEFTING 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG D I BARRY, W BRYSON, J CRAWFORD, B DAVIES, B DUGGAN, KAKAPO LODGE LTD, B OUGHTON, P OUGHTON, W REEKERS, A MILNE, G TAYLOR & D THOMSON Second-up. First-up after a year 11th of 14 at Matamata on May 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Priovita with 55.5kg at $39.20. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Matamata on May 14 2025 over 1600m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Proudtobehere with 55.5kg at $9.70. Expecting him to kick on with that first run out of the way. |
20 JOE NISHIZUKA |
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TARTAN SHOCKA
K & A HINTON 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG ANNETTE & KEVIN HINTON Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 9 at Te Rapa on May 2 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Topsy Turvy with 56.5kg at $24.60. Second run from a spell 8th of 11 at Te Rapa on May 24 over 1500m, slow going 4 len behind The Ritz with 57.5kg at $9.30. Racing well. Great chance to atone. |
12 L H SATHERLEY |
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ACADEMY
Moira & Kieran Murdoch 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG MRS C A PERROTT Returns to racing after just one start. Back after seven months break. At debut last start ran last of 14 at Avondale on November 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 20 len behind Hey Dana with 57.5kg at $45.10. Had two recent trials to get ready for this. Last trial fifth at Avondale in a 800m trial on April 21. Wait until he shows something. |
17 A LAWSON-CARROLL |
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ARTFUL DODGER
ROSS MCCARROLL 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG C R MCCARROLL At debut, from last on the turn 7th of 14 at Ellerslie on May 6 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Hell Island carrying 58.5kg at $6.30. Tricky draw again but expected to feature. |
18 WARREN KENNEDY |
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JAMESTOWN
MS D KENNEDY 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG DIANA KENNEDY & CAROLINE KENNEDY Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when second last of 11 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 11 len behind Yamato Satona carrying 57.5kg at $24. Drawn wide but want to have another look at him. |
19 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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SWEET TABOO
SHELLEY WRIGHT 7YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG W H SHORT, D W A THORNTON, I G & S WRIGHT Resuming. Finished off last campaign failed to finish at Woodville July 13 over 4800m. Previously first up; ninth of 12 at Woodville April 30 2025 over 2100m, soft track; 15 len behind Jamaican Boy carrying 69kg at $18.50. Hard to have until that form turns around. |
16 ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE |
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G'DAY GOLDIE
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG THE SUNLIGHT TRUST Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 12 at Matamata on May 13 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Del Inquent with 56.5kg at $7.80. The run before that took up a position near the tail 2nd of 12 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1600m, slow going 1.3 len behind Radradra carrying 56.5kg at $11.50. Leading contender. |
14 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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SWEET TORQUER
SAMANTHA LOGAN 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG SML RACING STAFF SYNDICATE Third-up today. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Avondale on April 8 over 1200m, on a wet track; 0.1 len behind Van Damme with 54kg at $13.70. Last start 5th of 8 at Ellerslie on May 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Bonnie Gem with 56.5kg at $6.80. Anticipating a big run. |
10 SAM MCNAB |
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AIXOISE
KURTIS PERTAB 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG K PERTAB Had two starts to date. At debut, made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Arawa Park on April 22 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Shuffle The Pack with 56kg at $19.30. Last start eased back early on 7th of 9 at Hawera on May 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Madison carrying 57.5kg at $12.10. Big chance to make amends. |
2 GEORGE ROOKE |
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LINIOUS
Moira & Kieran Murdoch 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG A D & EST LATE K J SCHUMACHER Second-up. First-up after 14 months eased back early on 6th of 12 at Ellerslie on May 6 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Curved Glory carrying 54.5kg at $45.80. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Te Rapa on January 16 2025 over 1400m, 7 len behind Lord Penman with 56.5kg at $27.40. Looks tested again. |
4 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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DUN TALKIN'
CAT BURDEN 4YO GELDING 58.0KG Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after three months 10th of 12 at Matamata on May 13 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Del Inquent carrying 58.5kg at $16.50. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Volunteer carrying 58.5kg at $23.60. Fitter but others are better placed. |
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MISSU
NIALL QUINN 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG P A O'LEARY Dual acceptor. Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation ran last of 8 at Waverley on September 28 over 1650m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Our Giulia with 57.5kg at $41.50. When resuming last campaign 10th of 13 at Hawera Mdn-Hwgt on May 18 2025 over 2100m, slow going 30 len behind Come To Terms with 67kg at $17.50. Runner-up in a Foxton trial over 1400m on May 12. Prefer to see how she returns. |
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THEHORSECALLEDDAVE
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG WARREN BERRY, PAUL TRUSCOTT, LOUISE BERRY Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 12 at Ellerslie on May 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Curved Glory with 58.5kg at $23.20. Second run from a spell 9th of 11 at Te Rapa on May 24 over 1500m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind The Ritz with 58.5kg at $24.50. Struggling to make an impact and happy to risk again. |
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KING CABAL
GRANT & TANA SHAW 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG GRANT & TANA SHAW, IRENE RIDDLE, DENNIS SHAW, TERRY MCKINLEY, DONNA & DESMOND CARTER, CLAIRE SHAW Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Avondale November 6 over 2100m, soft track; 6 len behind Charlemagne carrying 58.5kg at $19.80. Previously first up; sixth of 13 at Avondale October 8 over 2100m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Vougeot with 54.5kg at $37. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
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LAMILAGO
SIMON REES 6YO GREY GELDING 58.0KG SIMON REES LTD Dual acceptor. Resuming today after only having had one start and then had 21 months break. At debut last start ran last of 12 at Matamata on September 4 2024 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 37 len behind Hootie Johnson with 58.5kg at $45.40. Had seven recent trials to get ready for this. Last trial Was second in a Cambridge Synthetic barrier trial over 2000m May 25. Raced just once to date and finished 12th at Matamata over 2000m. |
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GO JOANNA
NICHOLAS BISHARA 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG N BISHARA, P TENWOLDE, D DEVITT, C PULLEN-BURRY Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 11 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Whistler carrying 54.5kg at $16. Second-up 5th of 14 at Matamata on May 13 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Priovita carrying 55.5kg at $5.60. Promising galloper. Big chance. |
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