Hawera 17 Apr 2026
GOING: H(8)
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RACING NEXT SUNDAY 17TH MAY - COCKIES DAY R60 1400m Track: HEAVY 8 Out 4m |
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Moderate tempo with Tears Of Victory leading the way. SANDY LANE (6) put in some solid efforts last winter, but she also mixed in some pretty average runs as well. She is resuming at an easier level, and she has been placed fresh up in the past. Hard to beat in a modest field, especially if the money comes for her. TEARS OF VICTORY (7) ran a much better race for second at this level when tried in front at Waverley a month ago. She can lead this field as well from the pole position, and she could again take some pegging back. HORONUKU (2) has turned a corner in his last couple of starts, and he will be dropping down in grade from his last start third at New Plymouth nearly 6 weeks ago. The drop back to 1400m won't be an issue with the gap between runs, so stick with him. CHICAGO JACK (1) ran his best recent race over this trip 3 starts back, and he can also be competitive again at this easier level. Each-way. JOHN DOE (4) has not been too far away since winning his maiden at Otaki in December. Include in all top 4 combos to be safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sandy Lane each-way at value.
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CHICAGO JACK
STEVEN COLE 4YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG D R COLE & M R NOTMAN Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start ran last of 8 at Wanganui on March 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Exit Left carrying 58.5kg at $8.10. The race before that 5th of 8 at Wanganui on February 22 over 1360m, slow going 2 len behind La Dulcin'ee with 59kg at $3. Capable of sharp improvement. |
10 J K RIDDELL |
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| 2 | 66833 |
HORONUKU
TRUDY & VAUGHAN KEEGAN 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG CLIFF ERB, BRIAN BROOM & BELL BROOKE RACING STABLES Form hard to fault. Returns from a 41-day let-up. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on March 7 over 2000m, slow going 2.75 len behind Sol De Otono with 57.5kg at $10.50. Before that led but faded 3rd of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on February 13 over 2000m, in the wet; 2 len behind Bruno carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Gets his chance. |
11 JIM CHUNG |
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| 3 | 536x9 |
JAMAICAN BOY
SHANE CRAWFORD 5YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG SCOTT WILLIAMS Second-up. First-up after eight months eased back early on 9th of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Play It Again Sam carrying 56.5kg at $36.90. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Waverley Mdn-Hwgt on April 10 2025 over 1650m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Fulla Grace carrying 69kg at $5.40. No easier this time and happy to leave out. |
6 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 4 | 61746 |
JOHN DOE
MARK OULAGHAN 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG P W NORRIE & R D NOBILO Comes here off a 47-day let-up. Most recently second last of 7 at Trentham on March 1 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind La Prima Dama with 58kg at $16.60. The run before that 4th of 10 at Otaki on February 8 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Bean A Pleasure carrying 58kg at $7.50. Rates highly on best efforts and is worth including. |
3 C DELL |
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MARKET SQUARE
KEN DUNCAN & NICOLE JENKINS 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG H CAVANAGH, H DUNCAN , K DUNCAN, M DUNCAN & S DUNCAN, J HURLEY & S HURLEY, W LILBURN, H LOURIE, T MACLEOD, G SHANNON & B SIMPSON Resumes after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Tauherenikau Rating 60 November 9 over 1600m, 5 len behind Can Do with 59.5kg at $10.60. Previously first up; second last of 10 at Woodville August 17 over 1400m, in the wet; 15 len behind Turnmeon carrying 59.5kg at $14.10. Resumes after a recent trial win. Capable of a bold return. |
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| 6 | 2577x |
SANDY LANE
CRAIG LUPTON 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG CRAIG LUPTON, ALEX NEWLAND Mare back from a spell of seven months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 14 at New Plymouth Raceway September 13 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Smartroad with 56kg at $10.70. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at Trentham May 10 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Trainwreck with 53.5kg at $6.80. Should give a great sight. |
4 LILY SUTHERLAND |
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| 7 | 68952 |
TEARS OF VICTORY
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY, COPPER BELT LODGE 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG T O HARRISON Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run led but faded 2nd of 8 at Waverley on March 18 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Perugia carrying 58kg at $6.20. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track on February 27 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Mille Grazie carrying 58kg at $11.10. Rates highly and can go on with it. |
1 TONI DAVIES |
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| 8 | 686x0 |
GOLD CARD
CARL HENDERSON 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG CASSIE HODDER, BRIAN HEDLEY, CEDRIC ROBINS, MARION EIVERS, INNES KELLY, ERIC & SARALIE CRYER, WADE ANDREWS & MARIE WALES Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Nedelin with 56.5kg at $26.20. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1200m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Pollyisacracker carrying 58kg at $9.90. Expecting him to kick on with that first run out of the way. |
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SHARE POWER
DEBORAH PARRY 8YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG D H, MS D J, MISS N M, MRS R J & DR T J PARRY Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 8 at Waverley on March 18 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Perugia carrying 55kg at $53.70. The start before that ran last of 11 at Trentham on January 17 over 1200m, slow going 16 len behind Quello Dolce carrying 53kg at $90. Good sign last time and is among the better hopes. |
2 LIAM KAURI |
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| 10 | 476x7 |
MADAME MOET
TRISH MASON 8YO BAY MARE 54.0KG TRISH MASON Second-up. First-up after three months got back early 7th of 9 at Waverley on April 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Bonnard carrying 54kg at $40.70. Previously second-up got back early 5th of 8 at Waverley on April 10 2025 over 1400m, in the wet; 5 len behind Gurtlyn carrying 55kg at $5.30. Will struggle against these. |
8 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 11 | 58676 |
WURUHI
PAUL PASCOE 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG R & F HURLEY, JOHN DEATH, J H ENGELBERGER, D CADMAN, P & D PASCOE Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start from last on the turn 6th of 8 at Waverley on March 18 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Perugia carrying 53kg at $28.60. Before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at this track on February 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Mille Grazie with 54.5kg at $22.10. Difficult to recommend. |
9 M HUDSON |
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