Hatrick   30 Aug 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

ST JOHNS CLUB 2040m

Track: Heavy 10     Out 2m from 750m to Winning Post, Remainder True  

The Finnster should lead and dictate terms. TUTIN CANS (8) has had a hurdle trial since his last start 9 weeks ago at Trentham. He will be suited fresh up at this level on his home track, and is not the worst for some value. THE FINNSTER (6) led up and was brave in defeat at Hawera last week when finishing runner-up. He won't lack fitness and has won twice on this track in the past. Hard to beat, especially on a heavy track. DOJAKATA (12) did not have much luck off a wide gate last time out, and she is worth including in all combinations at a big price. TEXTBOOK (5) ran on too late over 1400m at Woodville last time out, and is suited back over a middle distance. Each-way claims in an even lineup. SMART ROAD (10) was second fresh up, and should improve again over a middle distance. Stick with him. SUGGESTED PLAY: The Finnster is a solid each-way chance. Include 5-8-10-12 in a wide open field.
1 00314 GRAND PROSPECT
SUE WALSH
9YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
C A MARNER, S B WALSH, B A GREGORY & D R MARNER
Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 14 at Otaki on July 26 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind King Khan with 58.5kg at $26.30. The start before that came from midfield and won by a neck at Woodville July 13 over 2100m in heavy going defeating Hidalgo carrying 66.5kg at $6.80. Nicely placed and is in the mix.
12
MASAHIRO HASHIZUME
TURQUOISE, BLACK CROSSED SASHES, ARMBANDS, BLACK CAP, TURQUOISE QUARTERED
2 x6178 EL TAJIN
ILONE KELLY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
KYLIE JAMES, MEGAN HAWKINS & ILONE KELLY
Dual acceptor. Most recently eased back early on 8th of 10 at Woodville on August 17 over 1400m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Turnmeon with 58.5kg at $24.10. The run before that 7th of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on July 19 over 1400m, on heavy track; 25 len behind Charm Zafarm carrying 58.5kg at $20.60. Last couple below par and he needs to lift.
10
PINK, PURPLE FIVE STARS, BLACK ARMBANDS, CAP
3 1x989 JUST ONE
STEPHEN MARSH
5YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
S B MARSH & R TAI
At the latest run second last of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 8 over 2000m, 9 len behind Agera carrying 52kg at $19.40. The start before that second last of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 23 over 1550m, 8 len behind Spanish Lad carrying 54kg at $19. Terrific chance to return to form.
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M CAMERON
WHITE,RED DISC,GREEN SLEEVES,RED CAP
4 2x667 SUBTLE IMAGE
ROGER ALLEN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
SUBTLE TWO SYNDICATE, THORNY ISSUES SYNDICATE & WARDVILLE WALLIES SYNDICATE
Comes here off a 53-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 9 at Otaki on July 8 over 1600m, on a wet track; 16 len behind He's All Fabulous with 56.5kg at $10.30. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on June 14 over 2040m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Identikit with 56kg at $9.80. Can run into the top 4 at good odds.
3
JIM CHUNG
GOLD, BLACK HORSESHOE & CAP
5 55475 TEXTBOOK
LYDIA PICKFORD
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S G DICKSON & MISS L M PICKFORD
At the latest run eased back early on 5th of 10 at Woodville on August 17 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Turnmeon with 58kg at $6.80. Before that ran last of 7 at Waverley on July 25 over 2200m, in the wet; 39 len behind Dancin In The Dark carrying 54kg at $3.70. Finished fifth last start over 1400m at Woodville when he had to contend with an awkward barrier.
1
K R HERCOCK
PINK, WHITE SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES
6 04742 THE FINNSTER
CHRISSY BAMBRY
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
BRUCE MACTAGGART
Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Hawera on August 23 over 2100m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Madam Zara with 56.5kg at $4. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1950m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Overrated carrying 59.5kg at $7. Nice effort last time. Rates highly and can break through.
6
C DELL
CERISE, SILVER HORSE SILHOUETTE,MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES,POM POM
7 776x6 TICKFORD
GENE ANDREW
9YO  BR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
J & R DYKSTRA & S M HAMILL
Dual acceptor. Second-up. Comes off a 44-day let-up. First-up after seven months 6th of 8 at Awapuni Synthetic on July 17 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Frosbie with 60kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Waverley on October 9 over 2200m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Lostcause carrying 59.5kg at $20.20. Strips fitter, but might need this run as well.
7
J K RIDDELL
CERISE , GOLD HOOPS, CERISE SLEEVES .CERISE , GOLD QUARTERED CAP
8 4277x TUTIN CANS
J J RAYNER
9YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J P HENLEY, J J RAYNER & PETER DEANS
Resumes after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Trentham June 28 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 28 len behind Autumn Beauty carrying 67.5kg at $7.10. Previously first up; fourth of 14 at Hawera May 6 over 1600m, soft track; 3 len behind Unscripted with 58kg at $35. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.
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AMBER RIDDELL
PURPLE, EMERALD GREEN BAND, PURPLE STRIPED SLEEVES , QUARTERED CAP
9 0x145 PARADIS
SUZY GORDON
6YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
A & R DAWKINS, MISS S K GORDON, MRS P A & T MCGUIGAN
Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 5th of 14 at Otaki on July 26 over 2100m, in the wet; 10 len behind King Khan carrying 56.5kg at $6.30. The run before that 4th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on July 19 over 1800m, in the wet; 4 len behind O'Ceirins Belle with 56.5kg at $11.50. Should be at peak fitness now and is among the leading chances.
4
BRUNO QUEIROZ
WHITE,GREEN FOUR LEAF CLOVER
10 658x2 SMARTROAD
TONY CORRIC
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
TONY CORRIC, ROBBIE PATTERSON, JASON LAKING, LAINE CAMERON, CARRIE ANN WALLIS, MICHAEL LAWN, MARK O'NEILL, LEMMY DOUGLAS, DALE & ADRIENNE FOX
Second run back. First-up after four months came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 16 over 1600m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Indian Gold carrying 55.5kg at $28.90. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Waverley Rating 65 on January 29 over 1650m, 5 len behind Sunset Boulevard carrying 54kg at $16.70. Include in all combinations.
2
KAVISH CHOWDHOORY
YELLOW,BLACK STRIPES,HOOPS SLEEVES,CAP
11 03030 COCKTAIL LAD
ANNA CLEMENT
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
G & A HILL TRUST
Last start ran last of 12 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 16 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Tai with 54kg at $7.10. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Hawera on August 10 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Shawshank with 54.5kg at $7.60. Can pop up when least expected.
10
LIAM KAURI
ORANGE,GRAY BRACES,CAP
12 89449 DOJAKATA
TAWHITI HINA
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
A S MURDOCH
At the latest run 9th of 12 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 16 over 2000m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Tai with 54.5kg at $7.60. Before that 4th of 9 at Hawera on August 10 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Shawshank with 52kg at $8.20. Can turn things around.
4
KELLY MYERS
PURPLE, GOLD FIVE DIAMONDS, PURPLE SLEEVES, GOLD DIAMOND STRIPE, GOLD CAP, PURPLE DIAMONDS
13 72285 MADAME MOET
TRISH MASON
8YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
TRISH MASON
Last start ran last in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on August 16 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Tavis Court carrying 54kg at $19.50. Before that ran last of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 30 over 2000m, 14 len behind Jack In The Box carrying 54kg at $13. Difficult to recommend.
5
BRUNO QUEIROZ
ORANGE,WHITE QUARTERS ,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE CAP,WHITE QUARTERS
14 4p843 TOUCH O'PARADISE
AARON BIDLAKE
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
GRASSROOTS JUMP TO PARADISE SYNDICATE
At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Woodville on August 17 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Jacks Pride carrying 68.5kg at $9.40. Before that 4th of 8 at Awapuni Synthetic on August 3 over 2140m, 2.25 len behind Verardino with 53kg at $6. Will need further improvement to trouble these.
8
TONI DAVIES
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, SLEEVES
15 10x70 DEMBE
PHILLIP STEVENS
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
G C BENNETT, W H BENNETT, B W FOOTE & T V RIDER
Third-up today. First-up raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Tauranga on July 6 over 1600m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Rosetown Princess carrying 58kg at $21. Second-up ran last of 11 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1950m, in the wet; 8 len behind St Vincent with 60kg at $5.20. Prepared to risk.
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BLACK, GOLD CIRCLE, W, MAROON SLEEVES, BLACK CHECK, GOLD CAP,BLACK POM POM