Taupo 10 Oct 2025
GOING: S(7)
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GENERATION HOMES 1100m Track: SOFT 6 Out 2m |
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Mr Fortrus, Knowledge Is Power and Miriam all possess good speed. COOL 'N' FAST (1) was a solid third fresh up and was just over a length from the winner as favourite in a stronger field over 1100m at Ellerslie nearly 5 weeks ago. He will be having his second run as a gelding and can take this out. Follow your money. MAROKOPA FALLS (13) made good progress as a juvenile and will be even stronger this season. She has had 3 trials and will give the Walker/Bergerson stable a strong hand in this field. Watch the markets closely. SABIK (4) is a 5-year-old gelding who is having his sixth career start. Don't risk him fresh up. SABIK (4) cops a tough gate but has shown plenty of ability in a short career. He has had his issues, but if right, he can figure in the top 3. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER (3) is capable when caught in the right mood. Include in all combinations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Cool 'N' Fast is an each-way chance in a very competitive contest.
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| 1 | 10x3 |
COOL 'N' FAST
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG TE AKAU COOL 'N' FAST RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Second-up. First-up after nearly two years raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 14 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind First Dance carrying 59.5kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 11th of 14 at Ellerslie in the LR Krka Mllns 2yo on January 27 2024 over 1200m, 13 len behind Velocious with 57kg at $5.80. Further improvement in store. |
7 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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| 2 | x327x |
MR FORTRUS
BEN & RYAN FOOTE 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG B W FOOTE & E J WOOD Gelding back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Ruakaka July 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Fernandez carrying 56kg at $4.70. First up last campaign third of 13 at Wanganui May 31 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Magawa carrying 60kg at $5.80. Has claims if presented on song. |
11 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 3 | 45728 |
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG TE AKAU POWERFUL KNOWLEDGE RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start led to the turn then faded 8th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 10 over 1300m, 9 len behind Anton carrying 58kg at $4.10. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Awapuni Synthetic on August 24 over 1200m, head behind Our Akashinga with 58kg at $8.30. Performed a lot better two starts back when second at Awapuni Synthetic over 1200m. |
5 V A COLGAN |
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| 4 | 0x30x |
SABIK
ALEX OLIVEIRA 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG A J & MRS I M BARKER Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign tenth of 14 at Te Rapa May 31 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Charmer with 58kg at $5.20. First up last campaign third of 14 at Ellerslie May 17 over 1300m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Jurisprudence with 57.5kg at $14.70. Likely to feature fresh up. |
13 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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| 5 | 5x192 |
CARSOLIO
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG DJ BLOODSTOCK PARTNERSHIP, D C ELLIS CNZM & K W FENTON-ELLIS MNZM At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 24 over 970m, head behind Beast Of Burden with 54kg at $3.10. The race before that 9th of 13 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Have A Crack carrying 56kg at $5. Making headway. Key chance expected to feature. |
14 C J GRYLLS |
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| 6 | 624x0 |
ANUSHKA SHESASTAR
JOHN BARY 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG N & P BALIA FAMILY TRUST Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 11 at Trentham on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Whiskey N' Rye with 56kg at $10.90. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Awapuni Synthetic on October 6 2024 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hasbulla with 54.5kg at $6.40. Rates highly and should improve second up. |
4 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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| 7 | x4196 |
FERNANDEZ
JENNA MAHONEY 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG D A BOWDEN, A K & G R DIXON, MRS B J GERARD, MRS L A GRANT, R W LANSDOWN, M & T LYON, MISS J K S MAHONEY, S A MCINTOSH, K G MCKISSOCK, G J PRATT & EST LATE B GERARD Returns from a 55-day let-up. Last start 6th of 9 at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1400m, on heavy track; 17 len behind Elysian Fields with 54.5kg at $13.60. Before that second last of 10 at Ruakaka on August 2 over 1300m, slow going 7 len behind Arabella with 53.5kg at $5.90. Last couple below par and she needs to lift. |
6 SAM MCNAB |
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| 8 | 383x8 |
SLIPPERY
MAXIM & SAMANTHA VAN LIERDE 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG VL BLOODSTOCK LTD, NICK CVITANOVICH, BEN ELGAR & ADAM BRIDGEMAN Second-up. First-up after five months 8th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on September 13 over 990m, in the wet; 8 len behind Im Bartholomew with 55.5kg at $6.10. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Wanganui on January 20 over 1340m, 11 len behind Gohugo carrying 55kg at $5.40. No easier this time and happy to leave out. |
9 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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| 9 | x147x |
MIRIAM
STEPHEN AUTRIDGE 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG 3 GS SYNDICATE, 3 KINGS SYNDICATE (MGR: PETER COLEMAN), G J CHITTICK, MRS P I & P K COLEMAN, J M CRABB, E D HOPE, T A JAMES, RAGGS SYNDICATE (MGR: PETER COLEMAN), K SMITH & WEALLEANS BLOODSTOCK PARTNERSHIP Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Matamata May 14 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Hey Hey Baby carrying 57kg at $4.30. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.8 len Matamata March 12 over 1050m slow track defeating Sister Cynane carrying 55.5kg at $9.10. Capable of a bold return. |
8 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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| 10 | 145x0 |
WYNDSTORM
HOLLIE WYNYARD 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG JEN CAMPIN BLOODSTOCK LTD Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 13 at Ellerslie in the LR Colin Meads Trophy on September 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Affirmative Action carrying 57kg at $31.40. Previously second-up won by a neck at Ellerslie April 5 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Steezy with 57kg at $7.80. Don't risk him fresh up. |
10 M CAMERON |
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| 11 | 41x93 |
PINK GIN
TONY PIKE 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG PINK DRINKS SYNDICATE (MG: ANTHONY PIKE) Third-up today. Resuming second last of 10 at Ellerslie in the G3 Gold Trail Stakes on September 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Lollapalooza with 56.5kg at $27.40. Second run from a spell 3rd of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 24 over 970m, long-neck behind Beast Of Burden carrying 54kg at $5.50. Among the better chances. |
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CREAM TART
TONY PIKE 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG N GREENHALGH, MAGIC BLOODSTOCK RACING, MANONO NO.2 TRUST, MRS J & P MILLER, NORCROSS BLOODSTOCK LTD, PIKE RACING LTD, M SMITH, K & M STEVENS, M WEINER & MRS E WELLS Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Not seen since winning post a big 7 len win. Te Aroha June 2 over 1150m in the wet defeating Why Daddy carrying 55.5kg at $2.10. On debut second of 9 at Matamata May 14 over 1200m, on rain affected going; a neck behind Alacritous carrying 55.5kg at $5.30. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign. |
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| 13 | 1340x |
MAROKOPA FALLS
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG FORTUNA MAROKOPA FALLS SYNDICATE (MGR: JOHN GALVIN) Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Ellerslie in the G1 Sistema Stks March 8 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Return To Conquer carrying 55kg at $25.60. On debut won by 0.5 len Trentham December 7 over 1000m defeating Too Sweet carrying 55kg at $3.50. Can win this fresh up. |
2 GEORGE ROOKE |
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| 14 | 0770x |
WRITTEN UP
DEAN HOWARD 6YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG D L HOWARD & M A WARREN First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 13 at Trentham October 27 over 1000m, in the wet; 12 len behind Popsagoosey carrying 51kg at $32.60. When resuming last campaign second of 7 at Hastings July 6 2024 over 1200m, on heavy track; a nose behind Peppery carrying 52kg at $29.20. Prefer to see how he has returned. |
1 K R HERCOCK |
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