Te Aroha 07 Dec 2025
GOING: G(3)
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NEVILLE JACQUES @ BAYLEYS 1400m Track: GOOD3 Out 7.5m |
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Genuine pace with Shez Shamus taking up the running ahead of Sally and Proudtobehere.
MILLE GRAZIE (4) has been a touch plain in all 3 starts this prep, but also has not had much luck with her recent barrier draws. That changes here, and she also drops down a grade. A form reversal is on the cards. TIMBUCTOO (3) had to make a long run from well back when resuming at Arawa Park 3 weeks ago, and peaked on his run late. If he can settle a couple of pairs closer this time, then he is good enough to figure in the top 3. WAY OUT WEST (6) has been rather disappointing this prep, and was tried in front at New Plymouth last time out to no avail. He gets the blinkers on, drops in class, and gets his best chance to bounce back into some decent form. Stick with him. SHEZ SHAMUS (5) led up and was only claimed late when finishing second by a short-head at New Plymouth 16 days ago. His stable is running hot, and in this lineup, he can go one better. VESPHIRE (8) is running out of chances, but gets Warren Kennedy in the irons for the first time, and she is capable of winning this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mille Grazie to win, but any horse can take this out.
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MR ROC
LISA ANDERSON 9YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG MS L M ANDERSON & MRS G L MCCLUNIE Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation second last of 12 at Arawa Park on October 13 2024 over 1400m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Niagara Sky with 57.5kg at $45.60. When resuming last campaign ran last of 8 at Arawa Park on July 3 2024 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Mister Pucci carrying 54.5kg at $9.40. Trialled on November 18 at Te Awamutu over 1150m and finished sixth. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
4 DARREN DANIS |
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| 2 | 26347 |
BRIAN LAMONT
W HILLIS & R COLE 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG MRS C & L BROWN, MS K L HANCOCK, W P HILLIS, P R KENNEDY, I S MCGAVIN & R M ROBERTSON Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 2200m, 1.3 len behind Princess Elly with 55kg at $12.50. The race before that 4th of 11 at Tauranga on November 1 over 2100m, slow going 1.4 len behind Perfectmanz with 55kg at $17.70. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Has ability and can measure up on best form. |
10 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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| 3 | 079x6 |
TIMBUCTOO
GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG FERRANDO RACING CLUB (MGR: GRAEME ROGERSON) Second run back. First-up after five months settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Sixth Generation carrying 56.5kg at $29.40. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at Ellerslie 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Willydoit with 57.5kg at $48.60. Fitter and looks set to improve sharply. |
11 C J GRYLLS |
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| 4 | 0x676 |
MILLE GRAZIE
SAMANTHA LOGAN 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG JML BLOODSTOCK LTD (MGR: L PETAGNA) Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start eased back early on 6th of 12 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1500m, 6 len behind Pax Mundi with 56kg at $6.60. The start before that 7th of 15 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind On The Town carrying 56.5kg at $8.20. Well placed and gets her chance to show what she can do. |
3 GEORGE ROOKE |
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| 5 | 46x82 |
SHEZ SHAMUS
PETER LOCK 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG R G BELSHAM, MRS L K BURRELL, COBRAS CONNECTION SYNDICATE, G N DRY, J FERREGEL, C A FISCHER, A L GRAY-WILLIAMS, D H HERBERT, J A HIGGINS, KANIWA RACING SYNDICATE, K J SLATTERY & S R WALKER Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 8th of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 5 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Leinster carrying 56kg at $10.90. Second run from a spell gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; head behind Palmarow with 54.5kg at $19.90. Sure to prove hard to hold out. |
7 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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| 6 | x0500 |
WAY OUT WEST
ANDREW FORSMAN 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG C J & J M HARGREAVES, R M & MS R N HARGEAVES Returns from a 32-day let-up. At the latest run did the work up front then tired 11th of 13 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 5 over 1800m, 8 len behind Cotton Roca carrying 55.5kg at $5.70. The start before that 10th of 14 at this track on October 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Mollify carrying 57kg at $6.10. Has ability and is among the better hopes. |
9 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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| 7 | 30444 |
SALLY
GAVIN OPIE 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG MARKWOOD LODGE LTD Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on November 11 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Tellum carrying 52.5kg at $21.70. The run before that 4th of 10 at Avondale on November 6 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Barcelona with 54.5kg at $16.20. Chances enhanced by the inside draw. |
1 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 8 | 46489 |
VESPHIRE
RALPH MANNING 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG EAGLE RACING Last start 9th of 12 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Sixth Generation carrying 55.5kg at $6.10. The start before that 8th of 14 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Mad Max carrying 54kg at $30.50. Likely to be attacking the line strongly. |
8 WARREN KENNEDY |
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| 9 | 794x5 |
MANAWA
JOHN BELL 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG B PAMATATAU, J BELL Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 12 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Sixth Generation carrying 54.5kg at $28.60. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at Te Rapa on August 9 over 1600m, in the wet; 8 len behind Graces Gift with 53.5kg at $67.70. Can do much better this time with the run under his belt. |
5 SAM MCNAB |
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| 10 | 76x59 |
PROUDTOBEHERE
ANDREW FORSMAN 5YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG J BROCK, C CHRISP, J S FAULKS, T R FRAMPTON, J GOULD, T W LANE, I C MORGAN, P PARDOE, S PUNNETT, R M SHERIDAN, T F P THOMPSON, R VERMA & V H WITHEY Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 5th of 11 at this track on October 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind What A Yarn with 56kg at $7. Second-up did the work up front then tired second last of 10 at Avondale on November 6 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Barcelona carrying 56kg at $6.60. Worth one more chance. |
2 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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| 11 | 58680 |
KORO'S PRINCESS
GAVIN OPIE 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG P J CAREY, J M HEMA, RENAE HARMAN, DREW BOADEN, K GARRETT, R & A CRADDOCK, ELTON SMYTHE, SHARLENE CULLEN, KERRIE OPIE & JUST US SYNDICATE Most recently second last of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1400m, 10 len behind Zerre with 51kg at $51. The race before that 8th of 12 at this track on November 11 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Tellum carrying 51kg at $25.50. Has ability and is a definite top-three hope. |
6 JOE NISHIZUKA |
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