Otaki   04 May 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

NEW WORLD OTAKI HANDICAP 1600m

Track:     True  

Fast pace with Summer Breeze showing out and Super Gold crossing to apply some pressure.
1 52744 OMEGA BOY
PETER DIDHAM
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
HOMEVIEW BLOODSTOCK
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 13 at Trentham on April 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind French Doll with 58kg at $11.20. The start before that ran on from midfield; 4th of 13 at Trentham on March 29 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Mafia Mamma carrying 60kg at $7.40. Among the better chances.
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GOLD, SILVER DIAMONDS
2 13966 MALACCA BAY
PAUL PEAKE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P R PEAKE, MRS M MCFARLANE & M G WOOD
Returns from a 52-day let-up. Last start 6th of 11 at Ashburton on March 13 over 1600m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind In Her Presence with 57.5kg at $4.90. Before that 6th of 16 at Riccarton Park on February 19 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Powerful Moss with 57.5kg at $5.30. Capable of more – worth another chance.
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CRYSTAL LINDSAY
RED, WHITE SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE CAP
3 271x9 SID'S MATE
K R HERCOCK
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
JEANANN HERCOCK, GARY HENNESSY, DOUG STUART
Second-up. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after a year 9th of 11 at Wanganui on March 15 over 1340m, 6 len behind Metaverse carrying 58.5kg at $25.70. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Tauherenikau on February 6 2024 over 1600m, nose behind Blue Rata Boldness with 58.5kg at $19.50. Unlikely to threaten.
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TEAL ,WHITE CROSS,BLACK SLEEVES,WHITE STRIPES,BLACK CAP,WHITE STRIPES
4 2013x SUPER GOLD
NICKY GOSS
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
ASHLEY GOSS, NICKY GOSS, ROBYN NAYLOR, GEENA WICKES, DAVE HURN, PETER RUBERY
Resuming after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation third of 14 at this track October 19 over 1600m, 4 len behind Tikemyson with 55.5kg at $30.50. Previously first up; seventh of 14 at this track June 28 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Slippery with 55.5kg at $41. Happy to risk.
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MAROON, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND , CAP
5 6x322 GREAT ESCAPE
ROSIE FELL
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
M ARNOTT, M BAYLEY, A J, MRS G P & MRS S FELL, GOODWOOD STUD LTD (MANAGER: W P FELL), DR R J ISAACS, MRS K A MYERS, DR J C NEALE, D & MRS L RUSSELL & P D WILSON MNZM
Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 13 at Trentham on April 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; head behind French Doll with 57.5kg at $4.80. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Wanganui on March 15 over 1340m, 0.8 len behind Metaverse carrying 56.5kg at $3.20. Nicely placed to score.
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KELLY MYERS
MAGENTA, GOLD FIVE SPOTS, CAP
6 56501 BEAN A PLEASURE
GARY VILE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S & N VILE, K & S WHITAKER, S & K BEARD, S KEARNS, N REDFEARN, C COOPER, B DOWMAN, A J VINCENT, C & G TIMMS, J TRELEAVEN, J RICHARDSON, V PROUTING & G VILE
Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Waverley April 4 over 1400m in soft going defeating El Jaycee with 54.5kg at $6.20. Before that 11th of 13 at Trentham on March 29 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind Mafia Mamma carrying 55.5kg at $38.40. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
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ORANGE, BROWN QUARTERS, BLACK SLEEVES, ORANGE CAP
7 46088 PEPEHA
MIKE BRESLIN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
IN TO WIN DARCI SYNDICATE
Most recently sat on the pace before fading 8th of 10 at Waverley on April 21 over 1650m, in the wet; 16 len behind Lemaitre with 59kg at $6.30. Before that faded in the straight 8th of 12 at Trentham on March 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Truce with 59.5kg at $20.70. Safely held last start but is capable of better.
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JOE DOYLE
NAVY,WHITE SASH, WHITE CAP
8 73085 JESTIN CASE
LISA LATTA
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
MRS C C & C N DAVIS
At the latest run eased back early on 5th of 10 at Waverley on April 21 over 1650m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Lemaitre with 58kg at $8.70. The run before that 8th of 10 at Wanganui on April 5 over 1350m, slow going 6 len behind Duneagle carrying 54kg at $13.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES, BLACK, YELLOW QUARTERS CAP
9 826x0 HELLUVAH RETURN
GARY VILE
7YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
A G, D J, I R, & N A CORBETT, K M CVITANOVICH, P W HUMPHREY, P L SCOTT, G B SHANNON, P SCOTT, P B ANDERSON, D F SCOTT, R PATCHING, N EAMES, M E SINCLAIR, J W HARE, WISHUWEREINIT SYDNICATE & G VILE
Second-up. First-up after five months 11th of 13 at Trentham on April 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind French Doll with 57.5kg at $58.40. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at this track on June 8 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Sea The Dream carrying 54kg at $30.50. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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ORANGE,BROWN QUARTERS, BLACK SLEEVES, ORANGE CAP
10 4221 MARKETA
ROBBIE PATTERSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
G R ALLISON
Useful mare. Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run won by 0.8 len at Waverley April 4 over 1650m on a soft track defeating Nozumi with 67kg at $3.70. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Waverley on March 19 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Lady Anglesea carrying 56.5kg at $3.10. Another win cannot be ruled out.
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BLACK, WHITE FIVE DIAMONDS, PINK ARMBANDS, PINK CAP
11 741 SUMMER BREEZE
TAWHITI HINA
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D GOODIN
Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by 5.5 len at Waverley April 21 over 1650m in heavy going defeating Morning Cocoa carrying 54.5kg at $15.30. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Waverley on April 4 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Kosta carrying 53.5kg at $69.40. Nicely drawn and should prove hard to beat.
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SILVER
12 52094 UNSCRIPTED
LISA LATTA
6YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
K T J DIXON & T D TOMLINS
Useful type. Last start 4th of 10 at Waverley on April 21 over 1650m, in the wet; 1.2 len behind Lemaitre carrying 57kg at $22.20. Before that ran last of 9 at Wanganui on March 15 over 1600m, 7 len behind Rusty Lane carrying 54kg at $19.60. Further improvement is anticipated.
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Purple, Brown Band, Purple Cap
13 69321 EARLY BIRD
GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
FERRANDO RACING CLUB (MGR: GRAEME ROGERSON)
Recent form sound. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Awapuni April 25 over 1600m defeating Sol De Otono with 54kg at $3.40. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Ellerslie on April 9 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Tarzador with 53.5kg at $11.10. Broke through last time and is worth thought again.
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BAILEY ROGERSON
RED, INDIGO SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS
14 55241 WHOOSHKA
LISA LATTA
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
HGT BLOODSTOCK LTD, THE BRADLEY GIRLS SYND, E JOHSON, C & T JOHNSTON, D & N HORRELL, M RENNER, DR K M LAWSON, L SHIRTCLIFFE A & D STUART, L LATTA, B & R ROBINSON, N MICHEL, P O'HAGAN, S & A GRAY
Going well. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start won by a head at Wanganui April 5 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Pacific Princess with 56.5kg at $5.60. Before that 4th of 9 at Waverley on March 19 over 1650m, in the wet; 3 len behind Rainbow Delight carrying 56.5kg at $4.30. Confidence high so a repeat performance is on the cards.
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PURPLE, BROWN BAND
15 8090x TUTIN CANS
J J RAYNER
9YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J P HENLEY, J J RAYNER & PETER DEANS
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Trentham December 7 over 2100m, 10 len behind The Prophet carrying 58.5kg at $42.70. Previously first up; third of 9 at Wanganui July 11 over 1600m, in the wet; 6 len behind Opawa Jack carrying 55kg at $28.40. Hard to have.
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COURTNEY BARNES
PURPLE, EMERALD GREEN BAND, PURPLE STRIPED SLEEVES , QUARTERED CAP
16 55709 BLUE RATA BOLDNESS
TRUDY & VAUGHAN KEEGAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
FLEMS FREEDOM TRUST
Comes off a 39 day let-up. Last start 9th of 14 at Hawera on March 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind He's A Battler with 55.5kg at $39.80. The start before that ran last of 11 at Wanganui on March 15 over 2040m, 10 len behind Sunset Boulevard carrying 58.5kg at $53.40. Not on recent form.
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TURQUOISE, WHITE FLEUR DE LYS, WHITE, BLACK DIAMONDS SLEEVES, TURQUOISE CAP, WHITE DIAMONDS CAP
17 x00x0 KAWATIRI
MATTHEW EALES
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
D G & E J BURROW, K & P CREMEN, T M HOULISTON, J M & P A TOLLEY
Second run back. First-up after four months 10th of 13 at Trentham on April 12 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind French Doll carrying 55.5kg at $67.60. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Trentham on December 15 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Am I Blue with 54kg at $24.50. Unlikely to threaten.
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HOT PINK BLACK BAND, HOT PINK SLEEVES,BLACK ARMBAND ,CAP
18 7x70x GRAND PROSPECT
SUE WALSH
9YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
C A MARNER, S B WALSH, B A GREGORY & D R MARNER
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Trentham December 7 over 2100m, 12 len behind The Prophet with 54.5kg at $48. When resuming last campaign seventh of 11 at Trentham October 27 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Deadly Pony with 58kg at $30.20. Unlikely to threaten.
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TURQUOISE, BLACK CROSSED SASHES, ARMBANDS, BLACK CAP, TURQUOISE QUARTERED
19 8540x MORE TO BE WRITTEN
TONY DRAVITZKI
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
M P & P G DRAVITZKI, N P GEORGE, I W & MRS M MCCAUL & P E MORGAN
First-up. Finished off last campaign 12th of 16 at Trentham December 15 over 2100m, 7 len behind Phats carrying 51kg at $39.60. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at Hawera August 25 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Footloose with 51.5kg at $13.30. Cannot make a strong case.
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TURQUOISE, PURPLE STAR, SLEEVES, TURQUOISE STARS, PURPLE CAP, TURQUOISE STRIPES