Tauranga 01 Nov 2025
GOING: G(4)
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JAMES AND ANNIE SARTEN MEMORIAL 1400m Track: SOFT 5 True |
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Good tempo with several going forward, primarily Too Darn Sweet, Faultless and He Who Dares. MAGIC CARPET (3) caused an upset when winning the Hawke's Bay Guineas at Te Rapa 5 weeks ago, getting in the final strides to score by nearly a length. He has trialled in the clockwise direction, and can repeat the dose, just don't expect more fancy money. HE WHO DARES (2) is a very progressive colt who was runner-up by a head at Ellerslie in a strong version of the Sir Colin Meads Trophy at Listed level 8 weeks ago. Opie Bosson steps into the irons for the first time, and the pair will be hard to hold out. KYGO STAR (8) was narrowly beaten at Taupo on debut and then lifted late to score by a nose at Avondale last time out on a very heavy track. This race is a big step up in class, but he does have the pole position and has the scope to go on with the job. QUANDO (4) and SWISS PRINCE (6) are both capable of figuring in the finish at odds. SUGGESTED PLAY: He Who Dares each way.
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LANDLOCK
CODY COLE 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG MS M C ALEXANDER, ARION EQUINE LTD, B F BROOM, B P & E K FAITH, J M & W G LOVERIDGE, GARRY & NICOLE PYE, D K & H P READ Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 13 at Ellerslie in the LR Colin Meads Trophy on September 6 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Affirmative Action with 57kg at $6.10. Second-up 8th of 11 at Te Rapa in the G2 Hawke's Bay Guineas on September 27 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Magic Carpet carrying 57kg at $3.50. Well placed. Key chance capable of going a lot better. |
9 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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| 2 | 125x2 |
HE WHO DARES
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG TE AKAU 2024 KARAKA STALLION BREEDING SYNDICATE (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Second run back. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after six months 2nd of 13 at Ellerslie in the LR Colin Meads Trophy on September 6 over 1200m, slow going neck behind Affirmative Action with 57kg at $5.30. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Matamata in the G3 Matamata Slppr on February 15 over 1200m, long-neck behind Return To Conquer with 57kg at $6.90. Key runner who is a great chance to measure up again. |
5 O P BOSSON |
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| 3 | 331 |
MAGIC CARPET
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG 2024 BOURBON LANE STABLES NEW ZEALAND LLC PARTNERSHIP, DENNIS E FOSTER, P DAVEY, DR P H MITCHELL, MRS J J & P W ROGERS & G R WILSON Recent form sound. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Te Rapa G2 Hawke's Bay Guineas September 27 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Quondo with 57kg at $32.70. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at Taupo on September 17 over 1300m, slow going 1.2 len behind Oratia Beauty with 57.5kg at $7.80. Huge chance on latest and can go on with it. |
4 J K RIDDELL |
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| 4 | 12 |
QUONDO
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG THE SUNLIGHT TRUST Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, scored a big 4 len win at Matamata September 12 over 1200m in the wet defeating Wave Ruler carrying 57.5kg at $1.60. Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Te Rapa in the G2 Hawke's Bay Guineas on September 27 over 1400m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Magic Carpet carrying 57kg at $4.90. Must respect. |
3 C J GRYLLS |
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| 5 | 1x203 |
FAULTLESS
PETER & SHAUN MCKAY 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG CANNON HILL BLOODSTOCK LTD, PETER MCKAY, KIM MCKAY & SHAUN MCKAY Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Te Rapa in the G2 Hawke's Bay Guineas on September 27 over 1400m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Magic Carpet carrying 57kg at $18.10. Before that raced on the pace before fading 11th of 15 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Texas with 57kg at $8.70. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Hard to fault form and can measure up again. |
11 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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| 6 | 52321 |
SWISS PRINCE
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG MRS R A CARTER, B & E KENDALL Racing well recently. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Ellerslie October 18 over 1400m defeating Navy Dreams carrying 56kg at $2.80. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Churmatt with 56kg at $9.50. Sure to be thereabouts again. |
2 JOE DOYLE |
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| 7 | x4830 |
GENEVA
KYLIE HOSKIN 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG JOMARA BLOODSTOCK LTD Last start 10th of 16 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Summerston with 57kg at $7.10. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Churmatt carrying 57kg at $6.10. Looks tested against this line-up. |
9 M CAMERON |
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| 8 | 21 |
KYGO STAR
CHAD ORMSBY 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG R FRECHTLING, J R GRACE, JAMIESON PARK LTD, R G MCAULEY, K NORTON & B POPE Had two starts to date. At debut, sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Taupo on September 17 over 1300m, slow going long-neck behind Oratia Beauty carrying 56.5kg at $6.40. Last start favourite; won by a nose at Avondale October 8 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Miss Parker with 56.5kg at $3.20. Brings the right form to the table. In form and certainly worth following up. |
1 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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| 9 | 170x3 |
ROMANOFF
PAM GERARD 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG WALLY CAMPBELL, ADRIAN MATHIESON, NATALIE WALKER, DAME SIAN ELIAS, EDWIN FLETCHER, HUGH FLETCHER, ITS A BELLE SYNDICATE, BRENT TAYLOR, VINCE GREGAN, JOHN & JUDY ANGELL, ROBIN & PAT HALE Second-up. First-up after nine months 3rd of 7 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1215m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Lubeck carrying 57kg at $19.10. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at Otaki November 28 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Curzon Park with 57kg at $9.70. Looks tested in this field. |
12 GEORGE ROOKE |
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| 10 | 3x354 |
TO CAP IT ALL
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG 2024 BOURBON LANE STABLES NEW ZEALAND LLC PARTNERSHIP, DENNIS E FOSTER, MRS R A CARTER, P R COLE, B KENDALL, DR P H MITCHELL, A OPIE, A P SAKER & D W WALLACE Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1215m, in the wet; 4 len behind Lubeck with 56kg at $5.30. The start before that 5th of 10 at Ellerslie in the G3 Gold Trail Stakes on September 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Lollapalooza carrying 56.5kg at $4.30. Must respect. |
10 SAM WEATHERLEY |
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| 11 | 63x45 |
TOO SWEET
ROYDON BERGERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG C A RUTTEN, D M RUTTEN, S BERGERSON, M GARDNER & K L BERGERSON Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Not raced for 42 days. First-up 4th of 10 at Ellerslie in the G3 Gold Trail Stakes on September 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Lollapalooza with 56.5kg at $11.40. Last start 5th of 11 at Ellerslie in the G3 Sunline Vase on September 20 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Tajana carrying 56.5kg at $7.20. Not keen on her chances this time. |
6 V A COLGAN |
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| 12 | 1 |
VIRGO VIVA
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG W G BUNTING Claiming her maiden victory on debut; won by a nose at Taupo October 10 over 1300m in soft going defeating Capote with 54kg at $26.90. Meets a tough line-up and prefer others. |
7 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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| 13 | 2 |
TOO DARN SWEET
SAM MYNOTT 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG THE SUNLIGHT TRUST Dual acceptor. At debut, rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at Taupo on October 10 over 1100m, slow going long-neck behind General Menari carrying 55.5kg at $16.50. Looks tested in this field. |
8 WIREMU PINN |
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