Pukekohe   25 Jun 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1600m

Track: HEAVY 10     True position  

Looks a decent tempo with Tommy Perfect, Phantom Dragon and Early Bird leading the charge. ELOISE (10) is a very much in form mare here and drawn the ace too. Stable had two in the race but have scratched the other runner tellingly. Win chance here on dry or wet ground. ARJAY'S FLIGHT (1) was just fair at last start. Ran well in both of his runs prior. Drawn wide but claims 4kg. Cannot be omitted from anywhere here. BALLISTIC MISS (12) has been course-placed before. Trifecta and first four chance here without any doubt. ROSETOWN PRINCESS (11) has run well enough in two of three starts this time in. Place and first four chance in this lineup for sure. PHANTOM DRAGON (6) he has been running well for quite a while now. Rider change a plus. SUGGESTED PLAY: Eloise is the one undoubtedly to beat.
1 9x530 ARJAY'S FLIGHT
SHAUN PHELAN
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
MRS A C, J E & W A COXON, B FARAC, J SIMPSON, J K & MRS K F TAYLOR, R J WATTS & EST LATE N E COXON
Most recently eased back early on 10th of 18 at Ellerslie on June 7 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Peerless with 59kg at $15.50. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 16 at Ellerslie on May 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Lerado carrying 58.5kg at $21.70. Ran well in first two runs this time in. Wide gate and claims 4kg. Threat.
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JACK TAPLIN
LIGHT GREEN, RED FIVE STARS, STRIPED SLEEVES ,RED CAP
2 4f4x8 DANZINO
JOHN BELL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J YOUNG & S SCHLAEPFER
First-up after nine months second last of 9 at Te Aroha on June 2 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Quick Fire carrying 53kg at $8.20. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Hastings on July 6 over 2100m, in the wet; 6 len behind Who Knows with 59.5kg at $3.30. Improver on fresh up effort. Class dropper. Is one for overs.
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SAM MCNAB
MAROON, LIME BRACES, SLEEVES, MAROON CAP, LIME QUARTERS
3 50x90 MISTER PUCCI
GAVIN OPIE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
KERRIE OPIE, KEITH OPIE, DALE GORE, CAROL GOODLEY, STEPHEN MARTIN, THE PALACE PUNTERS PARTNERSHIP, BEN MCKAIN, KIM STEFFERT, MARTYN STEFFERT, HAROLD MCGALL & GAZZA PAETAI
First-up 9th of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on May 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Sinbin with 53kg at $79.30. Second-up 12th of 18 at Ellerslie on June 7 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Peerless carrying 57kg at $185.70. Poor so far. One of if not the outsiders.
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TRISTON MOODLEY
BLACK, WHITE FERN, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, WHITE CAP
4 75425 TOMMY PERFECT
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
TERRY, JANE & CONNOR LINES, SHAUN, HARRISON & EMMA CLOTWORTHY
At the latest run 5th of 10 at Riverton on May 9 over 1400m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Where's Wally carrying 53.5kg at $6.90. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Riverton on April 21 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind No Bouquet with 56kg at $3.50. Hurdle trial winner earlier this month. Course proven. Can handle wide gate.
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YUGA OKUBO
WHITE, BLACK DYNAMIC SYNDICATIONS, RED AND WHITE HOOPS SLEEVES, STRIPES CAP
5 4x212 ZANZIBAR
ANDREW FORSMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
JOMARA BLOODSTOCK LTD
At the latest run 2nd of 16 at Trentham on June 7 over 1600m, in the wet; nose behind Subtle Tease with 58.5kg at $8.50. The start before that won by a head at New Plymouth Raceway May 24 over 1600m in soft going defeating Beavertown Lass with 58.5kg at $5.10. Racing well this time in. Wide gate. Same yard as the top pick.
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LT GREEN, DARK GREEN EPAULETTES, SLEEVES, LT GREEN CAP, DARK GREEN QUARTERS
6 09x99 DOUBLE TAKE
J & R VANCE
8YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
MRS J K & R D VANCE
Resuming 9th of 14 at Ellerslie on May 17 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Jurisprudence with 58kg at $42.40. Second run from a spell 9th of 17 at Ellerslie on June 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind El Arish with 56kg at $63.20. Course placed. Value chance.
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ELEN NICHOLAS
ORANGE , BLACK SEAMS
7 45197 SACRED ZED
NICHOLAS BISHARA
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C H BISHARA, N P BISHARA & P R BISHARA
Most recently 7th of 12 at Ellerslie on June 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Moxie with 54kg at $15.10. The run before that second last of 10 at Te Rapa on May 24 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Acapelago carrying 57kg at $16. Poor in last two runs. Wide draw. Will be at overs.
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HAYLEY HASSMAN
BROWN,GREEN SASH,GOLD ARMBANDS,CAP
8 64603 PHANTOM DRAGON
PAM GERARD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
PEGASUS BLOODSTOCK LP
Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Te Rapa on May 31 over 1600m, on a wet track; 0.6 len behind Monday Melody with 53.5kg at $14.40. The race before that 14th of 16 at Te Rapa on May 3 over 1600m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Astoria Brooke with 58kg at $8.30. Has been running well for a while now. Rider change a plus.
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SAMANTHA COLLETT
DARK GREEN, GOLD SEAMS, DARK GREEN AND GOLD CHEQUERED SLEEVES AND CAP
9 x5183 BASSOROC
STEPHEN MARSH
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
DON PYE & DAME WENDY PYE
At the latest run made significant ground from the rear of the field 3rd of 18 at Ellerslie on June 7 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Peerless carrying 54.5kg at $36.90. The start before that 8th of 16 at Te Rapa on May 24 over 1500m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Sense Of Timing with 56.5kg at $16.70. Placed in two of three course runs. Trifecta and first four chance.
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RIHAAN GOYARAM
YELLOW, RED STRIPES, YELLOW SLEEVES, yellow cap,red QUARTERS
10 x3512 ELOISE
ANDREW FORSMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
G D COATES, P J MACDONALD & G J MCCARTHY
At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Matamata on June 15 over 1600m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind Because carrying 55.5kg at $21.80. The start before that won by 1.5 len at Te Aroha June 2 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Button Ya Lip carrying 56.5kg at $2.80. In form mare. Ace draw. Win chance no matter the footing.
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V A COLGAN
BLACK,DARK GREEN STRIPES,STRIPES SLEEVES,DARK GREEN CAP
11 0x364 ROSETOWN PRINCESS
DARRELL HOLLINSHEAD
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
SCOTT HOLLINSHEAD, R, D, B, & S HOLLINSHEAD, 3 IN 1 SYNDICATE, T A ATUTAHI, A JOHNSTON, J & L MCNEIL, ROADERS SYNDICATE & MS A VALE
Last start 4th of 12 at New Plymouth Raceway on June 10 over 1400m, in the wet; 5 len behind Ballroom Blitz with 53kg at $6.10. The run before that 6th of 13 at Arawa Park on May 10 over 1400m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Whiskey N' Rye with 57.5kg at $9.10. Raced well enough in two of three starts. Place and first four chance.
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ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE
LIGHT GREEN, SCARLET BRACES, CAP
12 x3186 BALLISTIC MISS
STEPHEN MARSH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
B ADLER, F ARMSTRONG, D BERRYMAN, I BOSS, B CULPH, ETON BLOODSTOCK LTD, D FINDLAY, N K HISCOX, J MCCREERY, D RICHARDSON, N R STRANGE, MRS H R WEBBER, WINDSOR PARK STUD LTD, A, M & R YELAVICH
Most recently 6th of 17 at Ellerslie on June 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind El Arish carrying 56.5kg at $8.40. The race before that 8th of 16 at Te Rapa on May 3 over 1600m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Astoria Brooke with 56.5kg at $8.80. Course placed. Trifecta and first four chance.
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M MCNAB
INDIGO, BROWN HORSE SILHOUETTE, YELLOW, INDIGO QUARTERS CAP
13 32130 EARLY BIRD
GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
FERRANDO RACING CLUB (MGR: GRAEME ROGERSON)
Most recently 11th of 14 at New Plymouth Raceway on May 24 over 1600m, slow going 13 len behind Summer Breeze carrying 54.5kg at $22.50. Before that 3rd of 14 at Ellerslie on May 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Bassoroc with 54.5kg at $15.40. Poor at last start. Form prior was good. Not totally out of this.
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BAILEY ROGERSON
RED, INDIGO SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS
14 x0430 SUAVETTA
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
TERRY & JAME LINES, CONNOR LINES & EMMA CLOTWORTHY
At the latest run got back early 12th of 17 at Ellerslie on June 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind El Arish with 55kg at $12.10. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Ellerslie on May 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind War Of Succession carrying 55kg at $6.30. Not too bad at last start. Good runs in both starts prior. Well drawn in this.
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A LAWSON-CARROLL
WHITE, RED DYNAMIC SYNDICATIONS, RED SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, WHITE CAP, RED STRIPES
15 039x0 MCGRATH
Moira & Kieran Murdoch
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
MRS JOAN EGAN
First-up after four months 13th of 16 at Te Rapa on May 24 over 1500m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sense Of Timing with 56.5kg at $25.40. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at Ellerslie on October 26 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Kealoha carrying 56.5kg at $5.60. Improver on fresh up run. Won his Maiden second up. Distance proven.
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K R HERCOCK
KHAKI, GREEN BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE ARM BANDS, KHAKI,GREEN QUARTERS CAP
16 10x80 TEAK
KYLIE HOSKIN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
DR B M MEEHAN
First-up second last of 9 at Matamata on May 14 over 1100m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Hey Hey Baby with 57.5kg at $18.80. Second-up 12th of 15 at Te Rapa on June 14 over 1300m, in the wet; 10 len behind Lotus with 58kg at $24. Poor in both runs so far. On pacer.
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WHITE ,PURPLE DIABLO, PURPLE SLEEVE, WHITE CAP, PURPLE DIAMONDS ,PURPLE COLLAR
17 6x675 JACK IN THE BOX
DIANE ANDERSEN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
AVRO ENTERPRISES LTD
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Matamata on June 15 over 1600m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Tregor carrying 55kg at $15.30. The start before that 7th of 14 at Te Rapa on May 31 over 1300m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Charmer carrying 55.5kg at $21. Not too bad in all runs so far this time in. Wide gate. Placed in two of three course runs.
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MAROON, SILVER FIVE STARS,MAROON STAR,WHITE SLEEVES,CAP
18 4x007 FROSBIE
DEAN WILES
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
D R WILES
At the latest run 7th of 11 at Matamata on June 15 over 1600m, in the wet; 13 len behind Because carrying 56.5kg at $66. The race before that settled back and ran on when 13th of 17 at Ellerslie on June 7 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind El Arish with 57kg at $101.60. Poor so far this time in for a new yard. Wide gate. Sure to be at big overs.
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YELLOW,BLACK CROSSED SASH
19 8x370 BARCELONA
MARGARET FALCONER
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
M J SYNNOTT, N L WITHERS MNZM, G MILES & ELLESMERE THOROUGHBREDS
Most recently raced on the pace before fading 10th of 13 at Ellerslie on June 7 over 2100m, slow going 12 len behind War Of Succession carrying 54.5kg at $17.60. The race before that eased back early on 7th of 14 at Te Rapa on May 31 over 1600m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Monday Melody with 52.5kg at $31.90. Not too bad in first two runs. Poor last time. Will be at overs.
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LIGHT GREEN, PINK DIAMOND BAND, LIGHT GREEN SLEEVES, PINK DIAMOND STRIPE, PINK CAP
20 0x768 OVERRATED
MURRAY GARRETT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
MRS J R & M B GARRETT
Last start 8th of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 4 over 1550m, 7 len behind Lord Weyburn with 55kg at $19.30. Before that 6th of 12 at Matamata on May 14 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind The Exponent with 59kg at $15.70. Modest so far this time in. Sixth ballot here.
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DARK BLUE, LIGHT PINK DIAMOND, DARK BLUE SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK ARMBANDS, DARK BLUE CAP, LIGHT PINK QUARTERS