Taupo 16 Aug 2026
GOING: H(8)
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CHARYN - WORLD CHAMPION MILER 1200m Track: HVY8 Out 2m |
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Speed should be right on over the 1200m journey. BELLE DU MONDE (2) had 3 starts at Riccarton last prep earlier in the year and was in the money at her second run back from a spell. She is bred to be good, and has just needed time to mature. She has had a couple of trials to bring her fitness along, and she should add to the good day that her stable is expecting. CONFECTIONIST (6) capped off some good form with a well-deserved maiden win at Cambridge at her first attempt on a poly surface. She won't have any issue reverting to the turf here. Michael McNab sticks with her, and so do we. SHUFFLE THE PACK (7) is a lightly tried 5YO mare with plenty of ability, and she resumes from a spell that would have done her the world of good. A 2kg claim will help, and she should be hitting the line hard in this. Each way value. LOS SANTOS (3) was running on late when resuming at Ruakaka and he gets a big swing in his draw this time. He will strip fitter, and we think he can figure in the top 3 here. EMPIRICAL (1) has to be included fresh up. SUGGESTED PLAY: Los Santos each way.
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| 1 | 91x6x |
EMPIRICAL
STEVEN RAMSAY & JULIA RITCHIE 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG SIR PETER VELA Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation ran second last of 7 at Ellerslie on January 11 over 1500m, 6 len behind Chilling Out carrying 57kg at $13.10. First up last campaign got back early 9th of 14 at this track on October 10 over 1300m, slow going 7 len behind Aksil carrying 56kg at $32.80. Won trial at Te Rapa over 1100m on August 4. Has claims if presented on song. |
2 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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| 2 | x428x |
BELLE DU MONDE
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG TE AKAU LOVE DE CARTIER RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KW FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 14 at Riccarton Park March 21 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Jetstream with 57.5kg at $2.50. When resuming last campaign fourth of 13 at Riccarton Park January 24 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.2 len behind Moon Money carrying 56.5kg at $1.90. Looks all set for a bright return. |
8 C J GRYLLS |
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| 3 | 108x7 |
LOS SANTOS
PETER & SHAUN MCKAY 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG PETER, KIM & SHAUN MCKAY Second run back. First-up after six months settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at Ruakaka on August 1 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Rotten Tommy carrying 58kg at $19.80. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at this track on September 17 over 1300m, slow going 1.3 len behind Oratia Beauty with 57.5kg at $42.30. Strips fitter and should be in the mix. |
1 KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR |
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| 4 | 6183x |
MADAME KIWI
DEBBIE SWEENEY 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG S P HERBERT, D G HERBERT, A J BROWN & S A BROWN Resuming after five months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Hawera March 25 over 2100m, a neck behind Tranzed carrying 55.5kg at $10.70. First up last campaign eighth of 11 at Tauranga December 12 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Belle Noire with 56.5kg at $11.30. Certainly one to consider. |
10 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 5 | 03153 |
BUCCINO
GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL 6YO BLACK MARE 57.0KG K GIBBONS, D SMITH, B MCCULLUM ONZM, C LEISHMAN, M O'BRIEN, M CHUBB & G RICHARDSON At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Cambridge Synthetic on July 29 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Perfect Dividends with 52kg at $13.80. The run before that 5th of 7 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 9 over 1550m, 5 len behind Prometheus with 53kg at $13.80. Should be right in the finish. |
6 JOE NISHIZUKA |
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| 6 | x2241 |
CONFECTIONIST
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG GO RACING BROADBEACH SYNDICATE (MGR: ALBERT BOSMA) Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.75 len at Cambridge Synthetic on July 29 over 1300m defeating Honeydaze carrying 56.5kg at $1.20. The race before that 4th in a small field at Avondale on July 15 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Gin And Bare It with 55.5kg at $5.60. Worth following up, and she can repeat the dose. |
4 M MCNAB |
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| 7 | x215x |
SHUFFLE THE PACK
RALPH MANNING 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG MRS J M & T HOBSON Is first-up after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Arawa Park May 9 over 1400m, in the wet; 5 len behind Artamos carrying 56.5kg at $5. Previously first up; second of 8 at Avondale April 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 0.7 len behind Opressor with 56.5kg at $4.20. Winning hope in a suitable contest. |
3 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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| 8 | x0300 |
POPPA DENNIS
MICHAEL ROGERS 4YO GREY GELDING 56.0KG M ROGERS Most recently ran last of 12 at Te Rapa on July 25 over 1200m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Hey Hey Baby with 57kg at $24.10. Before that ran second last of 12 at Tauranga on June 27 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Purosangue with 57.5kg at $13.80. Needs to do more. |
7 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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| 9 | 37x00 |
STARLIT EXPRESS
TONY PIKE 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG KINSALE BLOODSTOCK LTD Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran second last of 12 at Te Rapa on July 4 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Durrani with 57kg at $16.70. Last start ran second last of 12 at Te Rapa on July 25 over 1200m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Hey Hey Baby carrying 56.5kg at $15.90. Will need to do a bit more. |
9 GEORGE ROOKE |
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| 10 | 62970 |
RETURN MESSAGE
STEPHEN RALPH 7YO BAY MARE 54.0KG RALPH THOROUGHBREDS LTD Most recently 10th of 13 at Te Rapa on August 8 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Miss Anna Lee with 51.5kg at $100.50. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 8 at Wanganui on August 2 over 1360m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Go Trigger carrying 55.5kg at $21.90. Has had too many chances. |
5 L H SATHERLEY |
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