Otaki 09 Jan 2026
GOING: G(4)
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HARCOURTS OTAKI MAIDEN 1400m Track: GOOD 4 True |
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Hot tempo expected from Bak De Ace and City Gold Dragon. DASHING (11) failed to cop a heavy track on debut earlier in the season and was put aside to mature. His trial form suggests that he will have no trouble winning a race, and he is bred to improve with time. He is the one to beat. SAND POINT (4) made progress last season before having a spell. He has yet to be tried on a good turf track, but has raced well on the Awapuni poly track. He has had a recent trial to help bring his fitness along, and a good effort is expected fresh up. Check the market moves. BAK DE ACE (1) was third as an odds-on favourite at Waverley last February, and will be resuming from a spell that would have done him the world of good. If 1400m is not already too short for him, then he can take this out. Follow your money. LEICA RIPA (13) won a trial prior to a sound effort on debut, finishing fifth. He was runner-up at Trentham last time out, and with an extra furlong being ideal, he can go one better. SUGGESTED PLAY: Dashing can take this out.
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BAK DE ACE
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG A & T A ATUTAHI, P J CLARKE, MRS T COLVEN, S J FREEMAN, S A HAWKINS & D HONISS Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 3rd of 11 at Waverley on February 28 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind El Jaycee with 58kg at $1.80. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign. |
2 CORENTIN BERGE |
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CHARMING EMPEROR
K R HERCOCK 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG LLANHENNOCK TRUST Second-up. First-up after seven months 5th of 14 at Trentham on December 14 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Right Of Appeal with 58.5kg at $9.30. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at Matamata on May 14 over 1400m, in the wet; 11 len behind Xiang Yu Biscuit carrying 58.5kg at $11.80. Won't be far away with a repeat of that latest performance. |
7 K R HERCOCK |
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PORT CHALMER
LISA LATTA 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG GO RACING BURNING MAN SYNDICATE (MGR: ALBERT BOSMA) Last start 4th of 14 at Trentham on December 14 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Right Of Appeal carrying 57.5kg at $6.40. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Leica Pearl with 56.5kg at $6.90. Cannot be disregarded on the back of that sort of form. |
1 AMBER RIDDELL |
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SAND POINT
MIKE BRESLIN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Resumes after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Awapuni Synthetic May 25 over 1400m, 3 len behind Jamaica Bay with 58.5kg at $3.30. Previously first up; 11th of 14 at Trentham April 12 over 1000m, soft track; 5 len behind Sharp Enough with 58kg at $6.50. Looks all set for a effective return. |
6 ERIN M LEIGHTON |
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SOUL CATCHER
GARY VILE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G R VILE Second-up. First-up after eight months 4th of 10 at this track on December 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Cremant carrying 58.5kg at $18.10. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Waverley on March 6 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Mister Fletcher carrying 58.5kg at $14.80. Strips fitter and expected to feature. |
10 MADAN SINGH |
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RESERVED
PETER LOCK 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P W LOCK Resumes after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic August 21 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Celtic Bling carrying 58.5kg at $10. First up last campaign sixth of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic May 29 over 1200m, 6 len behind Miss Starlight with 56.5kg at $8.60. Expected to feature. |
11 C DELL |
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I AM PHOENIX
TRUDY & VAUGHAN KEEGAN 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG BELL BROOKE RACING STABLES Was at long odds at debut, second last in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on December 31 over 1200m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Opetaia with 58.5kg at $35.90. Doubt he will trouble these. |
9 LIAM KAURI |
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INDIAN PACIFIC
GEOFF HAIGH 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG ANGLESEA STUD Lining up for just third start. At very long odds at debut, 8th of 12 at this track on November 30 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Hoorah Henry carrying 56.5kg at $135.80. Last start 5th of 10 at this track on December 19 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Top Of The Pack with 58.5kg at $8.80. In with a chance. |
13 M HUDSON |
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CITY GOLD DRAGON
PETER AND TRENT DIDHAM 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG CITY GOLD BLOODSTOCK LTD At debut, 4th of 11 at Trentham on December 14 over 1200m, 5 len behind Precipice with 55kg at $10.10. Among the leading chances. |
4 TONI DAVIES |
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LYDIARD PARK
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG INGLEWOOD PARTNERSHIP LTD, S & P HOGG, B ALLEN, C & H LITT & R A DIXON Resuming after a break; only one run when 5th of 11 at Ruakaka 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 3 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Transcend carrying 57.5kg at $7.10. Capable of a bold return. |
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DASHING
JOHNO BENNER 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG GARY E HARDING Resuming today after only having had one start and then had four-and-a-half months break. At debut last start 7th of 11 at Te Rapa 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 23 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Quantum Legend carrying 57.5kg at $8.10. Had six recent trials to get fit for this. Last trial Was second in a 1000m barrier trial on December 16 at Foxton. Everything points to a effective return. |
3 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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ELLA KATE
ANNE HARVEY 8YO BAY MARE 56.0KG ANNE HARVEY & ALAN LEITCH Resuming today after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation second of 14 at Trentham May 17 over 1600m, soft track; 0.8 len behind Mohi Place carrying 56.5kg at $15.90. Previously first up; tenth of 14 at Trentham April 12 over 1000m, soft track; 5 len behind Sharp Enough with 53.5kg at $36.20. Has the ability to run well. |
5 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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LEICA RIPA
FRASER AURET 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG N J & K A AURET Third race start today. At debut, 5th of 12 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 1200m, 5 len behind Zorero carrying 56.5kg at $6.80. Second-up 2nd of 11 at Trentham on December 14 over 1200m, 2 len behind Precipice carrying 56.5kg at $7.10. Progressing well and is a major player. |
12 WIREMU PINN |
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MISCHIEF
SUZY GORDON 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG J & EST LATE S PARLATO At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1400m, slow going 1.1 len behind Bubbles Up with 56.5kg at $21.60. The race before that 5th of 12 at Trentham on December 6 over 1300m, slow going 2 len behind Thorax carrying 55kg at $80.50. Will need to do a bit more. |
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BANQUELLA
ROBBIE PATTERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG P M DUFFUS, D R, H I & R J LAWRENCE, G J LIEFTING & A G MCNAMEE Was well in the market at debut, 7th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Laura's Legacy with 55.5kg at $4.20. Open to improvement. Better for that experience and can measure up. |
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OCEAN BEAU
SUE THOMPSON & MICK BROWN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG BARRY SMYTH, JOHN MCKENZIE, MALCOLM CAMPBELL, DAVID MCCLURG, MELISSA TURNER, PAUL WILLIAMS, NEIL WHITE, PATRICK AMOS, RON ROBBIE, RICHARD COOPER & JOHN SMYTH At debut, second last of 11 at Trentham on December 14 over 1200m, 13 len behind Precipice with 58.5kg at $14.20. Happy to watch. |
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YOUNG JACKSON
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R COLE, S HAWKINS, P HOGG, D HONISS, D NAKHLE, A OPIE, W SEARLE & T DRINNAN, D & J SKIPPER Four-year-old gelding making debut by Proisir out of One Swanstonstreet. Purchased for NZD $ 260,000 (NZB 2023 Karaka - Book 1). Was second in a Taupo barrier trial over 1100m November 25. Drawn wide which doesn't help. Worth considering. |
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HOPINGFORA BEAUTY
ALLAN SHARROCK 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG J BULL, S A SHARROCK & S WOODHAMS Four-year-old mare by Super Seth out of Sleeping Beauty who has taken a long time to make it to the track. Has had no recent barrier trials. Prefer to let go without a strong market move. |
8 COURTNEY BARNES |
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WHOMADEWHO
TRUDY & VAUGHAN KEEGAN 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG FLEMS FREEDOM TRUST First starter by Derryn - Blue Rata Jewel. Hasn't set the track alight with his trials leading into today's race. Wait and see what he can do. |
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OPTIMUS PRIME
JOHN BARY 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG MRS D L, G & MS T J SUE & J T YOUNG At debut, raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at this track on December 19 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind John Doe carrying 58.5kg at $17.40. Others look better. |
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