Hatrick   10 Jan 2026
 
GOING: G(3)

LIQUORLAND WANGANUI 2040m

Track: GOOD3     True  

Mckhan should be able to comfortably find the front. AYTEEM (8) had a good trip at Otaki 15 days ago and fought on bravely to finish second as the favourite. He is up in class here, but won't be overawed, and with 4.5kg less to carry this time, he is the one to beat for us. PROBOY (6) stepped up to 2400m and got the job done by a short-head at Te Rapa 3 weeks ago. He was well found in the market that day despite some poor lead-up form. He has his confidence back now, and he can repeat the dose. COULTHARD (4) did not fire as a loose favourite at Trentham 3 weeks ago over a mile, but he has not missed a cheque in 4 starts on this track, and with a step up to a middle distance, he can make amends. Follow your money. MCKHAN (1) won a trial before finishing third fresh up over a mile at Otaki. The extra 440m is what he needs, and he is worth including in all combinations. FREEBELLE (5) has been thereabouts since winning over 1400m at Waverley in the spring. She was less than a length away from the winner last start, so stick with her. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ayteem is the one to beat.
1 035x3 MCKHAN
ASHLEY MEADOWS
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
DOUG LEONARD, P J RILEY, W JONES, G JONES
Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd in a small field at Otaki on December 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Bridal Train with 52kg at $5.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at this track on August 30 over 1600m, on a wet track; 0.5 len behind Knock Off carrying 58.5kg at $7. Key chance.
7
LIAM KAURI
WHITE, RED BRACES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, RED CAP
2 428x3 TREGOR
JIM COLLETT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD
Second-up. First-up after three months in a small field at Te Aroha on January 3 over 1600m, in the wet; 6 len behind Zantabulous carrying 59.5kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at Te Rapa on May 31 over 1300m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Charmer carrying 55kg at $12. Strips fitter and is one of the chances.
2
TONI DAVIES
BLUE,WHITE CROSSED SASH,WHITE ARMBANDS
3 5x116 UNCLE ARCH
BRYCE NEWMAN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
EST LATE D M HANDLEY
At the latest run 6th of 13 at Trentham on December 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Island Life carrying 59kg at $8.50. The start before that won by 0.8 len at this track November 29 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Bow Hill with 56.5kg at $8.40. Major player.
10
BRUNO QUEIROZ
BROWN, WHITE SLEEVES, CAP
4 x7430 COULTHARD
LISA LATTA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD
Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 13 at Trentham on December 20 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Island Life with 57.5kg at $5.90. The start before that 3rd of 13 at this track on November 29 over 1600m, slow going 1.0 len behind Uncle Arch with 57kg at $6.80. Rates highly. One of the main contenders.
8
SAMANTHA COLLETT
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES & ARM BAND, ROYAL BLUE CAP WITH WHITE POM POM
5 14474 FREEBELLE
ROBBIE PATTERSON
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
MRS H A GOODIN & J F GOODIN, L B CROWLEY, M HAWKEN & P DUFFY
Most recently 4th of 10 at Otaki on December 19 over 2100m, slow going 0.9 len behind Semper Magico with 54.5kg at $4.80. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 14 at Otaki on November 30 over 1400m, 5 len behind Renovations carrying 57kg at $25.40. Not far away last start. Rates highly and is in the mix.
3
KELLY MYERS
BLACK, WHITE DIAMONDS, LIGHT PINK ARMBAND, CAP
6 x0501 PROBOY
BEN & RYAN FOOTE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
E J WOOD
Last start ran on from midfield and won by a head at Te Rapa December 20 over 2400m on a rain affected track defeating Sadhbh with 59kg at $6.60. The start before that 10th of 14 at this track on November 29 over 2040m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Platinum Tyche carrying 59.5kg at $17. Everything points towards a big run.
1
JASMINE FAWCETT
WHITE,DARK GREEN BAND,SLEEVES,CAP
7 3x316 BLUE JEANIE
BRYCE NEWMAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
BUNNYTHORPE RULZ RACING SYNDICATE
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 12 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Psyclone carrying 55kg at $3.10. The run before that favourite; won by a long-neck at this track November 22 over 1600m in soft going defeating Psyclone carrying 56.5kg at $4.50. Among the winning chances.
11
M HUDSON
WHITE , BLUE HALVED VERTICAL , STRIPES SLEEVES, BLUE COLLAR
8 x8272 AYTEEM
JANELLE MILLAR
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
AARON PERKINS, RAY SOUTHEY, SPENCE SOUTHEY & RICHARD WHITE
Last start 2nd of 13 at Otaki on December 26 over 2200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Thrilling carrying 59.5kg at $4.60. The start before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 14 at this track on November 29 over 2040m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Platinum Tyche with 59kg at $2.90. Made headway last time. Looks very tough to beat.
6
C DELL
NAVY , RED MALTESE CROSS, NAVY SLEEVES, RED CHECKS, RED CAP
9 16665 GREY INVADOR
BRENDON MCDERMOTT
5YO  GREY  GELDING 54.0KG
B C MCDERMOTT, T W MCDERMOTT, C J DODDS, B W TAYLOR, W HENDERSON, T & K FERREIRRA, A MCDERMOTT, C MCDERMOTT, D SMITH-MCDERMOTT, K G BROWN & A E YOUNG
Last start 5th of 9 at Otaki on December 26 over 2100m, slow going 6 len behind Call A Friend with 55kg at $24.80. Before that 6th of 8 at Trentham on December 14 over 2100m, 9 len behind Tisse with 54kg at $22.40. Others rate better.
4
K R HERCOCK
HOT PINK, WHITE DIAMONDS, HOT PINK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, YELLOW CAP
10 28x01 AMYER STAR
ANDREW FORSMAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
R G MYERS
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 12 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 1300m, slow going 10 len behind Golden Wings with 57.5kg at $10.70. Second run from a spell favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Arawa Park December 27 over 1560m in soft going defeating Flamenco with 56.5kg at $2.60. Likely improver and worth including among the chances.
9
WIREMU PINN
INDIGO, RED HALVED VERTICAL, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLACK HOOPS, RED COLLAR
11 00124 HIGHLY LETHAL
BRENDON MCDERMOTT
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
B C MCDERMOTT, T P G & K A FERREIRA, D MCDERMOTT, K BROWN, MRS KIM ROBINSON, T W MCDERMOTT, B ROBINSON, MISS CHERIE CROMARTY & MISS ANNA YOUNG
Most recently 4th of 8 at Tauherenikau on January 2 over 2050m, slow going 3.5 len behind Sheez Dominant with 52kg at $4.90. The start before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at Otaki on December 19 over 2100m, slow going long-neck behind Semper Magico carrying 54kg at $8.70. Might struggle again.
5
JIM CHUNG
HOT PINK, WHITE DIAMONDS, YELLOW ARMBAND, CAP