Woodville   13 Jul 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

HAPPY 60TH SQUIDLY DIAMOND 1600m

Track: HEAVY 10     Out 2m from 1600m - 1200m, Remainder True  

Strong tempo with Winewomenandsong and Justadude leading from Zed Bee and Early Times. GO TRIGGER (1) has been game in defeat in his last couple of starts and likes to race handy to the pace, which should be a big advantage on a heavy track here. He has a good draw, and with the aid of a 3kg claim, he can break through for a well-deserved first win. ABANDONMENT (2) battled on bravely to finish fourth 5 days ago at Otaki. The extra furlong is ideal, and a wide draw might be a blessing in disguise by this time of the day. Hard to beat. CRAFTSMAN (3) has had a couple of runs on the Awapuni poly track and was not beaten far in each of them. He will be seasoned enough to handle a heavy track and is ready to run into the money for the first time in his career. Include in all combinations. WINEWOMENANDSONG (8) is resuming from a spell for his second career start as a 5-year-old gelding. His future lies over hurdles, but he did finish second in a recent trial on the flat. The market will be your best guide. BUNDY (9) won a trial prior to finishing eighth on debut at Otaki. SUGGESTED PLAY: Go Trigger and Abandonment boxed up in a quinella and exacta.
1 94935 GO TRIGGER
RAYMOND CONNORS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
RAYMOND CONNORS & MARK CONNORS
Most recently 5th of 12 at Otaki on June 20 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind He's All Fabulous with 58.5kg at $9.90. Before that 3rd of 12 at Wanganui on June 14 over 1340m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Charm Zafarm carrying 58.5kg at $21.80. Should enjoy a nice run from the inside stall.
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ASHLEY DASCOMBE
GREEN,RED SASH,ARMBANDS
2 64 ABANDONMENT
KEVIN MYERS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
PIKE RACING, K MYERS & L WADEY
Third race start today. At debut, ran last in a small field at Trentham on May 17 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Coulthard carrying 53kg at $15.30. Second-up 4th of 11 at Otaki on July 8 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.4 len behind Jaeger carrying 54.5kg at $6.30. Sure to go well.
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MR WILLIAM FEATHERSTONE
EMERALD GREEN,PURPLE BAND,LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES
3 79x54 CRAFTSMAN
MIKE BRESLIN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 69.0KG
IN TO WIN AFTERHOURS SYNDICATE (MGR:TINEKE BALCOMBE)
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 9 at Awapuni Synthetic on June 8 over 1400m, 7 len behind Colonel Warden carrying 52kg at $22.40. Last start 4th of 11 at Awapuni Synthetic on June 22 over 1700m, 5 len behind Cuba Street with 56.5kg at $10.20. Expected to perform well.
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J K RIDDELL
NAVY, WHITE INTOWINCONZ, WHITE CAP
4 68445 JUSTADUDE
AARON BIDLAKE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
MISS T HALL & M YOUNG
Last start didn't do much in the run home; 5th of 11 at Otaki on July 8 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Jaeger carrying 58.5kg at $29.60. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Te Aroha on June 22 over 1150m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Bernie's Ego carrying 58.5kg at $32.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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JAY KOZACZEK
BLACK,YELLOW FIVE STARS, SLEEVES
5 6840x TAMROCK
DAN O'LEARY
7YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
MRS J C NUGENT-O'LEARY & D M O'LEARY
Resuming. Finished off last preparation tenth of 14 at this track September 8 over 2200m, on heavy track; 22 len behind Our Daymo carrying 56.5kg at $28. On debut second of 14 at Trentham June 15 2024 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Steal My Thunder carrying 55.5kg at $27.50. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
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ARCHIE LOWETH
ORANGE , WHITE FIVE SPOTS,ORANGE DISC, WHITE ARMBANDS,CAP
6 5 EARLY TIMES
BILL THURLOW
4YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
W J THURLOW, K MACNAB & D MACNAB
At debut, 5th of 13 at Otaki on June 20 over 1600m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Paradis with 58.5kg at $11.30. Failed to finish in a Cambridge Synthetic trial over 2000m on July 7. Will benefit from a subsequent trial. Can figure prominently.
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KAYLA MACNAB
NAVY BLUE, PINK FIVE SPOTS & CAP
7 STAR WARRIOR
DEAN WILES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
D R WILES
Gelding by Vadamos on debut. Won trial at Ellerslie over 1300m on June 9. Happy to overlook.
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KYLAN WILES
YELLOW, BLACK CROSSED SASH
8 5x WINEWOMENANDSONG
KEVIN MYERS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
S C O'LEARY
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 5th of 13 at Trentham on May 25 2024 over 2100m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Quid carrying 54.5kg at $37.30. Should be right in the finish.
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COREY WILES
GREEN,PURPLE BAND,LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES
9 8 BUNDY
KEVIN MYERS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
K T MYERS
At debut, 8th of 13 at Otaki on June 20 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Paradis carrying 54.5kg at $9.20. Sure to improve and can measure up this time.
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EMERALD GREEN, PURPLE BAND, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES & EMERALD GREEN CAP
10 ANOTHER WON'T HURT
ADAM SCOTT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
A SCOTT & J MOORE
Facing the starter for the first time. Five-year-old gelding by Turn Me Loose out of Abeautifulred. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1200m at Foxton June 24. Needs more time.
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N H DOWNS
ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW CROWN (B&F), SLEEVES & CAP WITH ROYAL BLUE SEAMS
11 0 BALLINRAN
NIALL QUINN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
N J QUINN, S BEATSON & A POWELL
Was at big odds at debut, second last of 12 at Otaki on June 20 over 1600m, on a wet track; 27 len behind He's All Fabulous carrying 58.5kg at $27.70. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
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HAMISH MC NEILL
DARK GREEN & WHITE HOOPS, DARK GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE ARM BAND, BLACK CAP
12 60700 COLIN THE FOX
DEAN CUNNINGHAM
6YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
CHASE A FOX RACING SYNDICATE
At the latest run 10th of 12 at Otaki on June 20 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 28 len behind Madam Pele with 56.5kg at $117.60. The run before that failed to make an impression; 10th of 12 at New Plymouth Raceway on June 10 over 2000m, on a wet track; 16 len behind Tai carrying 57.5kg at $69.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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T L MOKI
ORANGE, DARK BLUE DIAGONAL STRIPES, COLLAR
13 8x ZED BEE
STEPHEN NICKALLS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
G A KNIGHT & S NICKALLS
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 8th of 14 at this track on August 11 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Belles Fate with 54.5kg at $28.90. May need the hitout.
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E CALLWOOD
ALMOND, PINK BRACES, ARMBANDS, CAP
14 0x DIAMONDSANDPEARLS
S DOUGAN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 67.0KG
P L & P T MENDOZA, G HAWKER
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when ran last of 12 at Otaki on January 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Piccolino with 52.5kg at $32.40. Others are preferred.
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 AQUA BLUE ,RED DIAMOND,WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK
15 9x0x0 SNORT
P NELSON & C MCDOUGAL
4YO  BAY  MARE 67.0KG
P S NELSON
Second-up today. Last outing 10th of 13 at Otaki on June 20 over 1600m, on heavy track; 18 len behind Paradis with 56.5kg at $107.50. At only start last preparation second last of 14 at Otaki on June 28 2024 over 1400m, on a wet track; 24 len behind Slippery with 56.5kg at $62.50. Unlikely to threaten.
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EMILY J FARR
RED, BLACK BAND
16 52266 BUTTON YA LIP
WAYNE MOOREHEAD
5YO  BAY  MARE 67.0KG
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 6th of 14 at Otaki on July 8 over 1600m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind El Tajin with 53.5kg at $27.20. The race before that 6th of 12 at Otaki on June 20 over 1600m, on heavy track; 8 len behind He's All Fabulous carrying 53.5kg at $13.10. Thereabouts last time out. Definite top-three prospect.
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WHITE, BLACK HORSESHOE, BLACK SLEEVES, LIME GREEN CHECKS, QUARTERS CAP
17 88x67 JACKS PRIDE
BUDDY LAMMAS
4YO  BAY  MARE 67.0KG
ROBERT SCOTT
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on June 10 over 1600m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Freebelle with 53.5kg at $16.20. Second run from a spell 7th of 13 at Otaki on June 20 over 1600m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Paradis with 53.5kg at $9.50. Forward showing expected.
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INDIGO, RED HOOPS,YELLOW BAND,SLEEVES,RED CAP