Te Aroha 26 Jul 2026
GOING: H(10)
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ADRIAN ROSKAM ELECTRICAL MAIDEN 2200m Track: HEAVY 10 True |
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Strong early tempo with All That I Am driving forward from a wide gate with Paper Romance also handy. PAPER ROMANCE (1) has continued to improve with racing, and was only beaten by a nose at Te Rapa just over 3 weeks ago. He has a superior gate this time, and with Bridget Grylls riding in good form at the moment, he can go one better here. ASVAKAN (2) was well in the market in a 6-horse field at Tauranga a fortnight ago and finished a modest fourth. He will be better for that first run over a middle distance, and he can figure in the top 3 this time. TEAMS (4) finished just over a length from the winner in fourth place when having his first start from the Dean Wiles stable. He has promised to run into the top 3 at time in his career, and in this field that lacks depth, he is worth including. SACRED SIN (10) was a warm favourite when finishing at the rear of the field at Avondale 11 days ago. He is worth another chance with less weight to carry. PLAYINASANDPIT (11) was a well beaten fifth here 3 weeks ago, and will have no fitness concerns third up from a spell. Each way claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Paper Romance is the one to beat.
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PAPER ROMANCE
AIMEE BLACK 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG J LIDGARD & L MOORE At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Te Rapa on July 4 over 2100m, on a wet track; nose behind Diva Kingdom carrying 58.5kg at $7.10. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at Te Rapa on May 24 over 1500m, slow going 3.5 len behind The Ritz with 57.5kg at $6.40. Will take plenty of beating. |
2 BRIDGET GRYLLS |
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| 2 | 864 |
ASVAKAN
DONNA LOGAN 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Most recently 4th in a small field at Tauranga on July 12 over 2100m, in the wet; 6 len behind King Cabal with 58.5kg at $3.60. The run before that 6th of 14 at Pukekohe on June 24 over 1500m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Go Joanna carrying 57.5kg at $24. Certainly worth another chance. |
3 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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| 3 | 550pp |
I'LBERIDINGSHOTGUN
PETER & JESSICA BROSNAN 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG K B & MRS S M CLOTHIER Last start didn't finish the race at Woodville July 12 over 3000m. Before that didn't finish the race at this track July 5 over 3100m. Prefer in something easier. |
12 SIENNA BROWN |
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| 4 | 56744 |
TEAMS
DEAN WILES 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG D R WILES, NATHAN PENE, SIMON O'CONNOR & DAVID PARKINSON Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Avondale on July 15 over 2100m, in the wet; 1.2 len behind Sidetrack carrying 68.5kg at $9.10. Before that ran on from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track on June 21 over 2200m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Mobilized carrying 58.5kg at $10.30. He is right in this. |
5 JOE DOYLE |
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| 5 | 96854 |
VINCERO
AARON BIDLAKE 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG GRASSROOTS LET'S SING SYNDICATE Last start 4th of 8 at Woodville on July 12 over 2100m, in the wet; 4 len behind Zorba with 68.5kg at $13.90. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Awapuni Synthetic on July 3 over 2140m, 4 len behind Street Appeal carrying 57.5kg at $12.90. Better off avoiding. |
4 COURTNEY BARNES |
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| 6 | 46 |
ALL THAT I AM
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG T LINES, J LINES, C LINES, A MITCHELL, E CLOTWORTHY, M DOBSON, G LEMON & M COLLIS Third race start today. At big odds at debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at Pukekohe on June 24 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Go Joanna carrying 57.5kg at $26.60. Last start 6th of 11 at Ruakaka on July 11 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Azamira carrying 58.5kg at $8. This more suitable so looks a top 4 hope. |
10 A LAWSON-CARROLL |
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JANKA
SHELLEY WRIGHT 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG K R BELL FAMILY TRUST Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 10 at this track on June 21 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Sugar Daddy carrying 58.5kg at $41.50. Last start 7th of 12 at Te Rapa on July 4 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Diva Kingdom with 58.5kg at $18.20. Not far away last time. Worth following up. |
1 ERIN M LEIGHTON |
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| 8 | 965 |
MONROE
P NELSON & C MCDOUGAL 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P S NELSON At the latest run 5th of 8 at Woodville on July 12 over 2100m, in the wet; 8 len behind Zorba with 68.5kg at $7.10. The race before that 6th of 14 at Woodville on June 19 over 2100m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Derryman carrying 57.5kg at $74. In the mix. |
8 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 9 | x4008 |
REX
DEAN WILES 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG D R WILES, L J MUNRO & P D NASH At the latest run 8th of 12 at Woodville on July 12 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 17 len behind Bak De Ace carrying 65kg at $43.50. The race before that ran last of 14 at Hawera on May 17 over 2100m, slow going 68 len behind Weownaranaway carrying 66kg at $68.50. Might struggle again. |
7 L H SATHERLEY |
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| 10 | x0967 |
SACRED SIN
NICHOLAS BISHARA 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG N P BISHARA & W J SHEEHAN Last start ran last of 7 at Avondale on July 15 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Sidetrack carrying 68.5kg at $2.90. The run before that 6th of 13 at Tauranga on June 27 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Da Ace carrying 58.5kg at $31.60. Capable of a big finish. |
11 ETHAN JONES |
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| 11 | 20x35 |
PLAYINASANDPIT
SHAUN PHELAN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG MRS L C & N G PORRITT Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track on June 21 over 2200m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Mobilized carrying 56.5kg at $8.70. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track on July 5 over 2200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Star Warrior carrying 62kg at $4.20. Racing well. Is a top 4 player. |
13 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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| 12 | 7x083 |
SO LIKE ZEE
SIMON REES 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG SIMON REES LTD & GREG OLIVER At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Avondale on July 15 over 2100m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind Sidetrack carrying 66.5kg at $5.90. The start before that 8th of 13 at this track on July 5 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Meisai carrying 52.5kg at $21.10. One of the top 4 hopes. |
7 HYEONTAEK OH |
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| 13 | 48806 |
BUTTON YA LIP
WAYNE MOOREHEAD 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG M ALISON, H B A & K M BUCK, G BUFFEY, K A BURKE, C J COE, J M COLE, MS M K FOWLER, G R JEFFCOAT, A R JOHNSON, MISS C N MCKEE, S & W S MOOREHEAD & M B RYAN At the latest run did the work up front then tired 6th of 10 at Awapuni Synthetic on July 17 over 1700m, 2.75 len behind Steadfast with 55kg at $10.90. The race before that ran second last of 13 at Otaki on July 10 over 1600m, on a wet track; 31 len behind Kyanite Man with 53.5kg at $48.80. Hard to have on present form. |
9 COOPER STUMBLES |
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| 14 | 90 |
SEPTIMA
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG JOMARA BLOODSTOCK LTD Lining up for just third start. At debut, 9th of 11 at Arawa Park on July 1 over 1400m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Noble Cabello with 57.5kg at $23.50. Last start ran second last of 12 at Avondale on July 15 over 1600m, in the wet; 37 len behind Classic Grace carrying 56.5kg at $28.50. Open to plenty of improvement and might surprise. |
6 GEORGE ROOKE |
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