Avondale 15 Jul 2026
GOING: H(10)
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SKINNER FAMILY HANDICAP 1600M 1600m Track: HVY10 True |
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Certain to be a strong tempo with Berry Brown, Elle Mcfab and Opera Belle leading the charge. ELLE MCFAB (5) was taken on in front at Arawa Park 2 weeks ago, and she still fought on gamely to hold second comfortably. There are no fitness concerns fourth up from a spell, and she is quite capable of leading all the way here. BERRY BROWN (12) set the pace, and after having no peace in front, she weakened to finish ninth last time out at Waverley. The wetter the better for this mare, and she is worth another chance, especially with Joe Doyle back in the saddle. Stick with her. FINAL REASON (9) followed up her maiden win by a nose with another solid effort for fourth at Arawa Park a fortnight ago. She can make full use of the ace draw, and she is worth including again. GO JOANNA (10) bolted in when clearing her maiden status. Each way. SUGGESTED PLAY: Elle McFab can win.
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THE NOMAD
PETER & JESSICA BROSNAN 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG P & J BROSNAN & S J BAKER Most recently ran second last of 11 at Tauranga on June 27 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Rocking with 54kg at $10.20. The start before that 9th of 14 at Matamata on June 14 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Flamenco with 58.5kg at $5.70. Is a top 4 contender on his best form. |
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| 2 | 780x4 |
OCEAN ROAD
PAULA WILKINSON 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG PAULA WILKINSON & HOLLY MILICH Second run back. First-up after 10 months 4th of 12 at Tauranga on June 27 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Purosangue carrying 59kg at $17.70. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 11 at Tauranga on July 6 2025 over 1200m, in the wet; neck behind California Warrior carrying 53.5kg at $6. Strips fitter and expected to feature. |
5 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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| 3 | 109x9 |
LOS SALSERO
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG TORO BLOODSTOCK LTD Second-up. First-up after five months 9th of 12 at Arawa Park on July 1 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Illustrious with 57kg at $25.30. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at Pukekohe 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 8 over 1600m, 4 len behind Ariadne with 57.5kg at $11.10. Can do much better this time with the run under his belt. |
10 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 4 | 19x59 |
BERTIE WOOSTER
CHRIS WOOD 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG P G PROVERBS Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 3 over 1550m, 1.5 len behind What A Yarn carrying 53kg at $26.90. Second run from a spell 9th of 15 at Ellerslie Spec Cond on June 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Orson Stone with 57kg at $51.80. Has the ability and is among the leading chances. |
9 A LAWSON-CARROLL |
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| 5 | 0x902 |
ELLE MCFAB
DAVID GREENE 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG N J CUNNOLD, L FERGUSSON, MISS H A GREENE, J D HODGSON, I INNES, MRS C A MCLEOD, C J MCMULLAN, R.P.M. SYNDICATE, MS A SEDDON, MRS S THORBURN, B C, M & P WAGHORN Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 10 at Arawa Park on July 1 over 1560m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Jack In The Box with 55kg at $5.10. Before that led to the turn then faded 12th of 14 at Matamata on June 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Pegasus carrying 58kg at $5.30. Made headway last time. Sure to measure up here. |
9 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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| 6 | 60008 |
SACRED COMBATANT
BRUCE WALLACE & GRANT COOKSLEY 4YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG WINS SYNDICATE Most recently 8th of 14 at Te Aroha on July 5 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Sally carrying 57kg at $6.10. The run before that 10th of 15 at Ellerslie on May 23 over 2100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Gate Crashers carrying 58.5kg at $28.90. Will be harder to beat this time. |
7 SAM MCNAB |
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| 7 | 52463 |
MORNING COCOA
ANDREW FORSMAN 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG OKAHARAU STATION LTD At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Arawa Park on July 1 over 1560m, in the wet; 4 len behind Jack In The Box with 57kg at $4.40. The run before that 6th of 9 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 2200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Heza Sharp One with 57.5kg at $3.80. Top 4 chance on her best form. |
11 GEORGE ROOKE |
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EMPRESSIVE
BENJAMIN KING 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG K ANDREWS, MISS L J DALY, FOXHILL THOROUGHBREDS PARTNERSHIP, A & P HAMMOND, N S KING, A A K LEANDER, MISS L OLIVER, C & G PATERSON, H E RICHARDSON & MISS P N SMITH Having second run back today. Last outing 5th of 14 at Te Aroha on July 5 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Sally with 57.5kg at $12. At only start last preparation ran last of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Palmarow with 57kg at $7.90. She is capable of testing this field. |
6 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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| 9 | 6614 |
FINAL REASON
RUDY LIEFTING 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG B DAVIES Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Arawa Park on July 1 over 1560m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Jack In The Box with 53.5kg at $6.90. The start before that won by a nose at Te Aroha June 4 over 1600m in heavy going defeating The Mailman carrying 53.5kg at $15.50. Has ability and expected to do much better. |
1 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 10 | 35051 |
GO JOANNA
NICHOLAS BISHARA 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG N BISHARA, P TENWOLDE, D DEVITT, C PULLEN-BURRY At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by 3 len at Pukekohe June 24 over 1500m on a heavy track defeating Hollaback Girl carrying 55.5kg at $3.90. The race before that 5th of 14 at Te Aroha on June 4 over 1600m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Aixoise carrying 56.5kg at $7.20. Looks hard to beat again. |
14 ERIN M LEIGHTON |
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| 11 | 65064 |
OPERA BELLE
KYLIE HOSKIN 6YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG KIM ROBINSON & LISA-JANE ROBINSON Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Te Aroha on June 21 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind My Maebelline Girl carrying 68kg at $8.30. The race before that ran second last of 7 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 3 over 2000m, 6 len behind Skymax with 50kg at $26.80. Rates a top 4 hope on best figures and is worth including. |
12 TOM WIGRAM |
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| 12 | 0x739 |
BERRY BROWN
ANDREW FORSMAN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG JOMARA BLOODSTOCK LTD At the latest run 9th of 14 at Waverley on July 4 over 1650m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Horonuku with 54.5kg at $6.90. Before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 14 at Matamata on June 14 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Pegasus carrying 56kg at $8. Will find this more suitable and can bounce back. |
8 JOE DOYLE |
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IZOLA
KYLIE HOSKIN 4YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG GO RACING MEDITERRANEAN SYNDICATE (MGR: ALBERT BOSMA) Second-up. First-up after five months 11th of 14 at Te Aroha on July 5 over 1400m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Sally with 56.5kg at $29.50. Previously second-up ran second last of 10 at Yarra Valley Bm56 on February 7 over 1950m, 21 len behind Winter Grace carrying 58.5kg at $19. Not going well enough. |
2 M MCNAB |
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| 14 | 04404 |
HIGHLY ANTICIPATED
SEAN CAMERON 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG S L CAMERON Last start 4th of 12 at Arawa Park on July 1 over 1560m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind Vadanova with 55kg at $12.40. The race before that did the work up front then tired ran last of 14 at Te Rapa on June 13 over 1300m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Arwen carrying 55.5kg at $30.50. This looks a stern test. |
4 COURTNEY BARNES |
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VERDI'S OPERA
DAVINA WADDELL 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG STEPHEN RALPH & MELANIE SUTTON Resuming. Not seen since she finished last of 9 at Ruakaka December 18 2024 over 2100m, 17 len behind Sweet But Psycho carrying 51kg at $43.30. On debut ran last of 9 at Taupo March 8 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 13 len behind Vallarta carrying 55.5kg at $43.20. Prefer to see how she returns. |
3 SIENNA BROWN |
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| 16 | 70x90 |
POLAMALU
CAROLINE POMARE 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG C POMARE & J POMARE Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 9 at Ellerslie on May 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Berenhard with 54kg at $26.60. Second run from a spell 12th of 14 at Te Aroha on July 5 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Sally carrying 54.5kg at $93.50. Can't recommend. |
13 BRIDGET GRYLLS |
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| 17 | 541x0 |
SO BE IT
SIMON REES 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG G OLIVER, J RALPH & SIMON REES LTD Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after three months ran second last of 14 at Te Aroha on July 5 over 1400m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Sally carrying 53.5kg at $11.10. Previously second-up from last on the turn 8th of 16 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Nick Time carrying 55.5kg at $16.10. Prefer others. |
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