Gore 21 Dec 2025
GOING: S(7)
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DYNES TRANSPORT TAPANUI CUP 1335m Track: SOFT7 True |
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Genuine tempo with the speedy Sir Sterling leading the way. TOMASINA (4) tried hard and was only run over late here 4 weeks ago when finishing runner-up by half a length. The visor blinkers go on, and she is good enough to go one better this time. KING OF THE CASTLE (2) was disappointing over a middle distance at Cromwell last start, and has been below his best since relocating from Australia. A good track would suit him, and maybe dropping right back in trip may unlock some good form. This is his last chance for us. SIR STERLING (3) faded out of it after racing handy to the pace here 4 weeks ago, and will drop 4.5kg for this assignment. The 4-week space between runs is probably what he needed, and he can bounce straight back into the money here. Stick with him. THE HANGOVER (6) resumes from a spell, and he normally comes to hand quickly. Don't risk him. HENRY HUBBER (5) and PENVOSE LAD (7) are both in form, and worth including in all top 4 combos. SUGGESTED PLAY: Tomasina can win, and King Of The Castle has one more chance.
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THE GOOD SHEPHERD
LEE CALLAWAY 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG MRS L M & S D BLAIR-EDIE Second-up. First-up after eight months 4th of 9 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Miss Miranda with 57kg at $14. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Oamaru on July 21 2024 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Natural Momentum carrying 54kg at $4.80. Plenty of improvement to come. |
4 RUVANESH MUNIANDY |
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| 2 | 74058 |
KING OF THE CASTLE
KELVIN TYLER 9YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG K L, K M, V & MRS V L TYLER Last start 8th of 11 at Cromwell on November 28 over 2030m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Shaking Stevens with 54.5kg at $8.20. The start before that 5th of 10 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Sestina carrying 57kg at $8.20. Capable of sharp improvement. |
6 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 3 | 11336 |
SIR STERLING
ROBERT DENNIS 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG G J MCCARTHY At the latest run 6th of 10 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Sestina carrying 59kg at $3.40. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd in a small field at Riverton on November 2 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 0.9 len behind Master Marko with 55.5kg at $1.80. Better than that last effort and cannot be underestimated. |
5 BILLY JACOBSON |
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| 4 | 31052 |
TOMASINA
SABIN KIRKLAND 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG BEVERLEY JONES RACING LTD Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1400m, slow going 0.5 len behind Sestina with 54.5kg at $4.20. The race before that 5th of 11 at Riccarton Park in the LR Steward's Stakes on November 15 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Inflamed carrying 53kg at $29.80. Expected to go well again. |
7 T R MOSELEY |
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| 5 | x8052 |
HENRY HUBBER
S MCKAY 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG EST LATE A J BISHOP Most recently 2nd of 9 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Miss Miranda with 54kg at $29.20. The run before that eased back early on 5th of 8 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1220m, slow going 3.5 len behind Lise Paree carrying 57kg at $35.20. Has ability and is one of the chances. |
3 G A JOGOO |
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| 6 | 2543x |
THE HANGOVER
ROBERT DENNIS 7YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG A G, K J, M C & P R DENNIS Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 14 at Oamaru July 20 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.1 len behind Candle with 52kg at $4.70. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Wingatui November 5 2024 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Industrialist carrying 59.5kg at $3.90. Has to be respected. |
8 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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| 7 | 7x722 |
PENVOSE LAD
EBONY TURNER 5YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG A E DUNCAN, G L DUNCAN, S L DUNCAN, L S DUNCAN, S E MULLALLY, D J MULLALLY Racing well recently. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Say Satono with 53kg at $6.50. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1220m, slow going 1.0 len behind Lise Paree with 55.5kg at $9.70. In the mix again. |
9 K MUDHOO |
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| 8 | 68570 |
GO LOTTE
KELVIN TYLER 7YO BAY MARE 54.0KG K L & V TYLER Most recently ran last of 14 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Our Approval carrying 56kg at $44.30. The start before that 7th of 10 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Sestina carrying 53.5kg at $22.10. Her best efforts stack up nicely so she deserves another chance. |
4 A NAJIB |
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| 9 | 66360 |
INDUSTRIALIST
S MCKAY 8YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG K N & T K LARSEN & T J NALLY Most recently 10th of 14 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Our Approval carrying 58.5kg at $33.80. Before that 6th of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind No Party with 58.5kg at $36.50. Nicely placed and should give a good account. |
1 CHOON K KWO |
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| 10 | 1x414 |
JESSIE JAY
KELLY SHEARING 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG THE ROARING HOARSE SYNDICATE (MGR: DON NICOLSON) Recent form sound. At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind No Party carrying 54kg at $17.30. The start before that won by 0.5 len at Wingatui November 4 over 1200m defeating Sabrina Hall carrying 53.5kg at $6.30. One of the contenders. |
2 KENDRA BAKKER |
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