Trentham 20 Dec 2025
GOING: S(5)
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MCDONALDS MANAWATU SPRINT 1200m Track: SOFT 5 Out 6m |
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Expecting Legally Binding to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sharp trip. KOMOCEAN (10) won her first couple of starts on the bounce, including a win on this track, before finishing fifth in her last run and then going for a spell. She will be a lot stronger this season, and looked on target for a bright return when winning a Waverley trial in September. On top. LEGALLY BINDING (1) has yet to run a bad race this season, and is back in the North Island after last racing at Riccarton 5 weeks ago. He benefits from a 2kg claim and should be right in the finish again. KOSTA (5) trekked South after scoring a big win here near the end of October. A heavy track brought him undone at Riccarton last time out, and he can bounce back and take this out. LUCULLAN (9) needed his first 2 starts back from a spell, and then scored an impressive win at Whanganui 4 weeks ago. He had plenty left in hand that day, and can measure up in this as well. Each way. VELTON (8) has held her form in this grade since winning fresh up in BM65 company fresh up. Stick with her. SUGGESTED PLAY: Komocean will be hard to beat.
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LEGALLY BINDING
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG TE AKAU EAGLE EYED RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Recent form sound. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1200m, in the wet; 2 len behind Brave Spirit with 60.5kg at $5.70. The run before that won by a neck at Riccarton Park October 25 over 1200m defeating Brave Spirit with 58kg at $3.70. Winning prospects enhanced by the favourable gate. |
3 LIAM KAURI |
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MEGLIO DI FALCREST
SUZY GORDON 8YO BROWN MARE 59.0KG REX & ANN DAWKINS, PETER BULT, LINDA HOLT, SHANON MACDONALD, ANGELA ROBERTS, GLENNIS PRESTON, BRIAN HOLMES, PAULINE & MIKE MCDOWELL, PAULINE & TODD MCGUIGAN Comes here off a 49-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 8 at Tauherenikau on November 1 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Marotiri Molly with 51kg at $14.10. Before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 13 at this track on October 18 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Freddie Time carrying 59.5kg at $24.60. Prefer to see her back in form. |
10 V A COLGAN |
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COMPLEX
ILONE KELLY 7YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG MRS M A & R H HOOD Most recently 8th of 14 at Otaki on November 30 over 1400m, 7 len behind Renovations with 59kg at $8.40. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Waverley November 14 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Mr Jay Eight with 57kg at $5.40. Capable of much better and deserves another chance. |
4 M HUDSON |
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GOHUGO
GUY LOWRY & LEAH ZYDENBOS 7YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG A N, R N & MRS Y MANAGH Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Awapuni Synthetic August 3 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Cosentino with 54kg at $18.70. Previously first up; second last of 10 at Wanganui April 5 over 1350m, soft track; 7 len behind Duneagle carrying 56.5kg at $5.20. Capable of a bold return. |
8 JOE DOYLE |
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| 5 | 30x16 |
KOSTA
MIKE BRESLIN 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG IN TO WIN HIGH DECREE SYNDICATE (MGR: TINEKE BALCOMBE) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming won by 0.8 len at this track October 26 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Toronto with 59.5kg at $12.40. Second-up 6th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Brave Spirit with 57kg at $10.70. Profiles nicely. Should run well. |
13 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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PARTY ROCKING
JOHN BARY 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG A NELSON, T ONGAREZOS, T GILLESPIE, B WOOD, M VIRGO & JGG BARY Most recently 9th of 12 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Cooper with 55.5kg at $16.90. The race before that from last on the turn 5th of 7 at Tauherenikau on November 9 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Driftin with 57.5kg at $6.60. Looks safely held. |
9 JIM CHUNG |
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DOMAIN ACE
GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG GA ROGERSON MNZM, M & M T BUTTERWORTH, CA LEISHMAN, L & B GURNEY Comes off a 46 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 14 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind She's A Dealer with 57kg at $11.30. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 16 at Ellerslie on October 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Hinekaha carrying 57kg at $13.10. Worth another chance. |
11 K R HERCOCK |
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VELTON
BRYCE NEWMAN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG R N PRESTON & S L VELVIN Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 12 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Cooper carrying 55kg at $5.20. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 13 at Tauherenikau on November 1 over 1300m, slow going long-neck behind Thooza carrying 54.5kg at $14. Going well and another bold showing is expected. |
7 C J GRYLLS |
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| 9 | 3x771 |
LUCULLAN
PETER AND TRENT DIDHAM 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG ALI & GRAEME ANDREW Last start scored a big 3.5 len win at Wanganui November 22 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Fancypants carrying 56.5kg at $3.20. The run before that 7th of 11 at this track on October 26 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Kosta with 59kg at $3.10. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish. |
6 TONI DAVIES |
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| 10 | 115x |
KOMOCEAN
ALLAN SHARROCK 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG A SHARROCK, B SCHUMACHER, K HORNER, N MAINDONALD, L BUTLER, D LEUTHART & P MULLIN Resuming after a 11 months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at this track January 18 over 1200m, 5 len behind Ballon D'or carrying 56kg at $2.10. At her first start favourite; won by 2 len New Plymouth Raceway December 5 2024 over 1100m in the wet defeating Royal Sovereigns carrying 55.5kg at $5. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Looks all set for a bright return. |
12 KELLY MYERS |
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SESIMBRA
STEVEN RAMSAY & JULIA RITCHIE 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG SIR PETER VELA Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at Waverley September 28 over 1400m, soft track; 3 len behind Freebelle with 55kg at $6.70. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Cambridge Synthetic August 8 over 970m defeating Brazen Affair carrying 53kg at $6.30. Anticipating another solid first-up effort. |
14 L T HEMI |
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ONEIRA
CODY COLE 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG ARION EQUINE LTD, B F BROOM, MISS C A COLE & D M YARRALL Racing well recently. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 13 at Tauranga on November 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Charmrose carrying 54kg at $15.70. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track on October 26 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Ima Brazen One carrying 54kg at $9.30. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Has ability and is strong top-three hope. |
2 L T HEMI |
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| 13 | 21x25 |
DEBBI HARRI
JOHN BARY 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG CHALLENGE EVOLUTION SYNDICATE (MGR: ADRIAN CLARK) Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 7 at Tauherenikau on November 9 over 1000m, slow going 1.0 len behind Driftin carrying 54kg at $3. Second run from a spell 5th of 13 at this track on December 6 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Foreverintime with 54kg at $12. Open to plenty of improvement. |
1 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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POPPY'S GIRL
SHAUN FANNIN & HAZEL FANNIN 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG MRS L A & W R BERRY & MRS R H FANNIN Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 11 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1200m, slow going 0.5 len behind Rabega with 57kg at $5.40. Second run from a spell 2nd of 10 at this track on December 6 over 1000m, slow going 0.5 len behind The Perfect One with 58kg at $5.30. Can measure up. |
5 C DELL |
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