Waipukurau 26 Apr 2026
GOING: H(9)
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LEST WE FORGET HANDICAP 1400m Track: HEAVY 9 True |
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A few on-pacers lining up so it should be keenly contested. CROIX DE GUERRE (2) ran on too late when resuming over 1200m at Otaki just over 2 weeks ago. He will find this easier, and the extra 200m will suit him. A wet track is no problem, and he will be a quick improver in this. Stick with him on an each-way basis. LA DULCIN'EE (5) does not win often, but she did get the job done at Whanganui in his penultimate start, before finishing third there by less than a length nearly 3 weeks ago. She holds her form when fit, and she can figure in the top 3 again. ONLY THE LONELY (6) is a promising mare, and her first 2 starts back from a spell have been very good. She likes it wet, and another honest effort is on the cards. SILENT APPLAUSE (10) was a comfortable maiden winner 2 starts back, before failing to fire in a tougher field at Trentham just over 5 weeks ago. She is worth another chance in this more suitable company. LITTLE THIEF (3) resumes from a spell with a couple of trials under his belt. He might need it, but still include him. SUGGESTED PLAY: Croix De Guerre each way.
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SHAMELESS BOY
KURTIS PERTAB 5YO GREY GELDING 59.0KG R G BLUNT Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 13 months. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Waverley March 19 2025 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Mister Fletcher carrying 59.5kg at $2.50. First up last campaign fourth of 12 at Waverley January 29 2025 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Steal My Thunder with 57kg at $11.80. Capable of a bold return. |
6 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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| 2 | 261x8 |
CROIX DE GUERRE
JOHNO BENNER 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG J BENNER, L BENNER, S BENNER, E DENCH, G JACKSON, S LOMAX, P PACKER & S PINFOLD Second run back. First-up after four months 8th of 12 at Otaki on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Avantaggia carrying 59kg at $20.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Woodville on November 2 over 1400m, slow going 1.0 len behind Lets All Boogie with 58.5kg at $3.60. Expected to do much better. |
2 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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| 3 | 6412x |
LITTLE THIEF
KEVIN MYERS 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG ASHFORD LODGE LTD & SHIRLEY M TRUST Resuming after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Kumara January 10 over 1810m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Rubirosa carrying 57.5kg at $2.30. First up last campaign eighth of 12 at Ellerslie September 20 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Love Symbol carrying 58.5kg at $10.90. Has claims if presented on song. |
1 LILY SUTHERLAND |
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| 4 | 888x2 |
SAM'S TURN
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY, COPPER BELT LODGE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG J L & J M ANDERSON, R A DIXON, MRS B A & S GRAY, R N PRESTON & G K RITSON Second run back. First-up after three months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at Wanganui on April 6 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Confianza with 58kg at $5.70. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Wanganui Rating 65 on August 30 over 1340m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Humza Bey carrying 59kg at $7.60. Hard to beat. |
6 ROHAN MUDHOO |
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| 5 | 07313 |
LA DULCIN'EE
PATRICK CAMPBELL 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG F P CAMPBELL, D C SMITH & MRS L STEWART Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Wanganui on April 6 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Confianza with 58kg at $5.20. The start before that came from midfield and won by 0.6 len at Wanganui February 22 over 1360m on a rain affected track defeating Riomosa with 55.5kg at $5.20. Looks very tough to beat. |
4 L T HEMI |
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| 6 | 42x32 |
ONLY THE LONELY
BRYCE NEWMAN 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG COMMON GROUND RACING FUN TIMES SYNDICATE & WAIKATO STUD LTD Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 3rd of 8 at Wanganui on March 14 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Exit Left carrying 58kg at $4.70. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Trentham on March 28 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Paddy The Farmer carrying 58kg at $6.40. Racing well. Well placed and sure to be in the finish. |
5 KAVISH CHOWDHOORY |
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| 7 | 778x0 |
ALBAROSSA
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY, COPPER BELT LODGE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG J C & EST LATE M A THOMPSON Second run back. First-up after two months ran last of 12 at Otaki on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 13 len behind Avantaggia with 59kg at $14.90. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at Ellerslie Rating 65 on January 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Drops Of God carrying 60kg at $31.90. Has a solid second up record and should improve on the last effort. |
10 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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| 8 | x5616 |
LUCKY PENNY
ADAM SCOTT 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG MRS B M TENNANT Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Waverley on April 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Bonnard with 54kg at $17.40. The start before that won by 0.5 len at Wanganui March 14 over 1340m on a soft track defeating Scotty with 53.5kg at $16. Won't find this any easier. |
8 CRYSTAL LINDSAY |
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| 9 | 4x16x |
MERRILEGS
PETER AND TRENT DIDHAM 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG CAMBRIDGE HUNT LTD, G, S & S BROUGHTON, A REEVES & P HUNT, M BAYLISS, G S BOYD, M BRAMWELL, V & W BRUNTON, W D HASSELL, S & W MCGRATH, J LIDDINGTON, K LUSBY, K MCNAMARA, L NESBIT, P & T DIDHAM, W WILDBORE & T CHRISTISON Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Trentham December 6 over 1400m, soft track; 8 len behind Our Sniper carrying 53kg at $10.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Tauherenikau November 9 over 1400m slow track defeating Triple Threat carrying 53kg at $7.50. Expecting a positive return. |
3 TONI DAVIES |
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| 10 | 0x319 |
SILENT APPLAUSE
LISA LATTA 5YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG MELINDA RIX Returns from a 36-day let-up. Last start 9th of 11 at Trentham on March 21 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Katamuku carrying 56.5kg at $39.10. The run before that won by 1.3 len at Wanganui February 22 over 1360m on a soft track defeating Hello My Dear carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Better than the last run suggests and can do better. |
7 C DELL |
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