Tauherenikau 05 Mar 2026
GOING: S(7)
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WDG EXCELLENCE IN BUILDING R65 1600M 1600m Track: SOFT 6 True |
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Solid tempo expected primarily from Air Dancer and Say I Do. PICCOLINO (4) was placed at this track two runs back, and he can be forgiven for his latest eighth, over 1600m at Otaki, when getting back from a wide gate. He drops down in class and is nicely placed to have a say in the outcome of this race. Stick with him. PLAIN SAILING (1) resumed in style with a dominant maiden win over 1400m at Waipukurau 18 days ago over 1400m. The extra furlong is ideal, and he has the scope to take the next step immediately. UNCLE KEN (2) showed little early dash and struggled last start when finishing well down the track over 1600m at Otaki, but he did have a genuine excuse after suffering from a cardiac arrhythmia. He is well worth another chance. KEEPING TIME (3) has not threatened in his past couple, the latest a seventh over 1300m at this track nearly 4 weeks ago. Stepping back up to a mile will suit her, and she can figure in the top 4 this time. THE ESPY (7) will be trying a mile for the first time, and he is more than capable of a top 3 finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Piccolino can win this, and Plain Sailing won't be far away.
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| 1 | x35x1 |
PLAIN SAILING
SIMON WILSON 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG SIMON WILSON & CLAIRE WILSON Second-up. First-up after three months favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at Waipukurau February 15 over 1400m in soft going defeating Bull Paki carrying 58.5kg at $2.20. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Wanganui on November 29 over 2040m, slow going 5.5 len behind Platinum Goddess carrying 58.5kg at $3.80. Stick with him. |
6 K R HERCOCK |
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| 2 | 4x030 |
UNCLE KEN
GUY LOWRY & LEAH ZYDENBOS 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG WAIKATO STUD LTD Last start ran last of 11 at Otaki on February 8 over 1600m, slow going 34 len behind Tivaci's Affair carrying 58.5kg at $5.80. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Wanganui on January 19 over 1600m, slow going 0.8 len behind Lantern Way carrying 58kg at $16.30. Capable of sharp improvement. |
4 KELLY MYERS |
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| 3 | 70177 |
KEEPING TIME
LISA LATTA 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG B D DUNLOP, N F FERGUS, A D HURLEY, LITTLE AVONDALE TRUST, G S & MRS R A MCLEOD Last start 7th of 9 at this track on February 6 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Gohugo carrying 53kg at $16.30. The race before that second last of 8 at Wanganui on January 19 over 1340m, slow going 4.5 len behind Anushka Shesastar carrying 53kg at $16.80. Expect she will make amends. |
2 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 4 | 81738 |
PICCOLINO
FRASER AURET 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG G R O'DEA Last start second last of 9 at Otaki on February 8 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Sevenayes with 54kg at $10.20. The race before that 3rd of 8 at this track on January 2 over 2050m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Sheez Dominant with 54kg at $3.80. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance. |
9 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 5 | 34x58 |
SONGWRITER
FRASER AURET 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MS D M CUTHBERT & P J SMITH Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resumes off a 36 day letup. Resuming settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at Wanganui on January 10 over 1600m, 6 len behind Eizus carrying 59kg at $11.70. Second-up 8th of 12 at Waverley Rating 65 on January 28 over 1650m, slow going 6 len behind Single Red with 55.5kg at $28.50. In the mix this line-up. |
10 MADAN SINGH |
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| 6 | 21703 |
TIMBUCTOO
GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G A ROGERSON MNZM, R LAWSON, D M MACKY, C LEISHMAN, N MANNING & M WOOD Most recently 3rd in a small field at Taupo on February 22 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Sesimbra with 58.5kg at $7.10. Before that couldn't go on with it; ran last of 14 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 1400m, slow going 18 len behind Awatere with 59kg at $23.50. Don't underestimate. |
1 KAVISH CHOWDHOORY |
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| 7 | 3x747 |
THE ESPY
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG A C FORSMAN, S HARDWIDGE, M SHARKIE & P VAWDREY Most recently second last of 8 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Butterfield with 58kg at $10.40. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Tauranga Rating 65 on January 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Bonifleur with 57kg at $7.40. Solid top-three hope. |
7 C J GRYLLS |
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| 8 | 41803 |
AIR DANCER
CLINTON ISDALE 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG C R J ISDALE Comes off a 47 day let-up. Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 16 at Trentham on January 17 over 2100m, slow going 2 len behind Enterprise Gem carrying 55kg at $81.70. The run before that ran last of 14 at Otaki on January 9 over 2100m, 26 len behind Not So Unusual carrying 58kg at $22.20. Shapes up nicely. |
8 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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| 9 | 94224 |
SAY I DO
PATRICK CAMPBELL 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG F P CAMPBELL & D C SMITH Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Otaki on February 21 over 1600m, slow going 1.3 len behind The Exponent carrying 55kg at $20.40. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 9 at this track on February 6 over 1600m, slow going 1.0 len behind Leica Ripa with 53kg at $8.60. Honest galloper who cannot be underestimated. |
5 M HUDSON |
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| 10 | 50066 |
PADDY GIFT
GARY VILE 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG MRS T A PRESTON At the latest run 6th of 10 at Hawera on February 27 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Mille Grazie with 55kg at $21.80. The race before that 6th of 10 at Otaki on February 8 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Bean A Pleasure with 54kg at $29.70. Has ability and can do much better. |
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