Te Aroha 31 Aug 2025
GOING: H(10)
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COLIN WEST PANELBEATERS 1400m Track: HEAVY 10 Out 6-7m (Bottom Bend) |
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A solid tempo on the cards with Chasing Warrior leading the way. PLAY IT AGAIN SAM (7) was a big finishing winner on debut at Ruakaka just over 2 weeks ago. He is bred to improve with more racing, and the further he goes, the better he will get. If the gaps come at the right time, he can take the next step immediately. MISS UNDERSTOOD (12) made progress without winning in her initial prep, and then resumed from a spell and scored as favourite fresh up by a nose at Avondale just over 6 weeks ago. She cops a wide gate, but is still capable of figuring in the finish again. ASGARD (5) just battled fresh up at Te Rapa 8 days ago when needing the run. He will improve quickly second up, and has solid each-way claims in this. HIGHLY ANTICIPATED (11) has been holding her form over the winter months and has shown pace to lead in her last 3 starts. Include in all combos to be safe. PIXIE (15) is not out of this. SUGGESTED PLAY: In an even field, we like Asgard and will box it up with 7-11-12-15.
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BIG WAVE
CAITLIN MCKEE 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG C R MCKEE Third-up today. First-up 4th of 10 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1400m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Ocean Road with 57kg at $8.80. Second-up favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Arawa Park August 13 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Scarlet Temple carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. Key chance who can repeat the dose. |
15 JOE DOYLE |
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DIGGER
DARRELL HOLLINSHEAD 7YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG MRS L A & W R BERRY, D B & P G HOLLINSHEAD Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 12 at Te Rapa on August 23 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.0 len behind Mo Charaid with 56kg at $10.90. Before that 2nd of 9 at Te Rapa on August 9 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Jethro Tull carrying 60kg at $20. Is always a top 4 hope. |
10 ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE |
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OCEAN ROAD
PAULA WILKINSON 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG PAULA WILKINSON & HOLLY MILICH Last start got back early 8th of 11 at Te Rapa on August 9 over 1400m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Malborough Bay carrying 56kg at $16.70. The run before that ran last of 7 at Ruakaka on August 2 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Levakia with 58kg at $11.40. Struggling a bit and looks safely held. |
3 JOE NISHIZUKA |
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RUACH
ANTONY FULLER 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG MRS S H FULLER, C R & I M MACRURY Comes here off a 43-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 7 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Girls Light Up with 55.5kg at $8.70. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Tauranga on July 6 over 1600m, on rain affected going; nose behind Rosetown Princess carrying 56kg at $6.20. Seriously doubt his chances in this. |
6 JACK TAPLIN |
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ASGARD
LAUREN BRENNAN 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG HOMEVIEW BLOODSTOCK Second run back. First-up after nine months raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 12 at Te Rapa on August 23 over 1500m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Tenfoot Tall carrying 60kg at $7.80. Previously second-up 9th of 15 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind My Lips Are Sealed with 56.5kg at $9.10. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. |
2 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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JUST A TIPPLE
GAVIN OPIE 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG GAVIN OPIE, K A OPIE, MALKIT GOLDIE SINGH, DARREN CONDER, STEVE GORE, PAUL STEWART, PAUL TOWNSEND, HAROLD MCGALL & MIKE PRIEST At the latest run 5th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 16 over 1600m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Indian Gold with 56.5kg at $16. The run before that 7th of 14 at Te Rapa on July 26 over 1600m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Elle McFab carrying 57kg at $13.20. Hard to see him improving enough to trouble this field. |
1 GEORGE ROOKE |
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PLAY IT AGAIN SAM
BARBARA KENNEDY 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D NAKHLE & D BRADY Getting off the mark on debut; ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.3 len at Ruakaka August 16 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Saltburn carrying 58.5kg at $5.30. Sure to prove hard to beat. |
3 WARREN KENNEDY |
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MISTA STITCH
SCOTT WENN 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG TEAM TEAGUE LTD At the latest run was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.3 len at Taupo August 17 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Subiaco carrying 57.5kg at $38.10. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 14 at this track on July 27 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Scarlet Temple with 57.5kg at $37.60. Fitter again but looks safely held in this company. |
4 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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HEY HEY BABY
RALPH MANNING 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG MISS S L HARRIS, MRS A K, R J R & R R MANNING Form hard to fault. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Big Wave with 57kg at $6.50. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Waverley on July 25 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Rosesrred with 58.5kg at $8.30. Jumps from a wide draw but worth including. |
12 AMBER RIDDELL |
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CHASING WARRIOR
BRUCE WALLACE & GRANT COOKSLEY 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG KEVIN SUN, B J, C J, J R & R J WALLACE Most recently didn't do much in the run home; 10th of 14 at Te Rapa on August 9 over 1600m, in the wet; 11 len behind Graces Gift with 54.5kg at $12.50. Before that scored a big 4 len win at Avondale July 16 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Akimoto carrying 54.5kg at $2.30. Looks well placed here and can find form again. |
5 O P BOSSON |
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HIGHLY ANTICIPATED
BARBARA KENNEDY 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG THE BOHEMIAN TRUST, MISS R M WILLIAMS, MR R H P HEALEY, GOODUNS SYNDICATE, MS J COLE & MR A C COLE Racing well recently. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 10 at Ruakaka on August 2 over 1300m, slow going 0.9 len behind Dancing Dream carrying 57.5kg at $5. Before that led but faded 3rd of 12 at Avondale on July 16 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind White Mask with 56.5kg at $6.80. Among the hardest to beat. |
20 WIREMU PINN |
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MISS UNDERSTOOD
RALPH MANNING 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG RALPH MANNING, CALDER BLOODSTOCK LTD, TONY COOMBE, GARY WEBB, WENDY HILHORST Second-up. Comes off a 46-day let-up. First-up after eight months favourite; won by a nose at Avondale July 16 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Rocking with 56.5kg at $1.90. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Taupo on October 11 over 1100m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Hitabell with 55.5kg at $9.80. Can make it back-to-back wins. |
14 M MCNAB |
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MOELLE
ANNABELLE JOHNSON 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Recent form sound. Returns from a 43-day let-up. Last start scored a big 4 len win at Arawa Park July 19 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Don's Legacy with 55.5kg at $5.30. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Pukekohe on June 25 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Graces Gift with 55.5kg at $3.70. Has upside and may pay to follow. |
8 M CAMERON |
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ROCKING
DONNA LOGAN 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG GERALD HARVEY Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 7 at Avondale on July 16 over 1200m, on heavy track; nose behind Miss Understood with 54.5kg at $7.20. Second-up came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Te Rapa August 9 over 1300m in heavy going defeating Renaissa carrying 56.5kg at $5.70. Found her best form now. Likely to feature, despite a wide gate. |
11 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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PIXIE
SHELLEY HALE 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG S A HALE, K MOODY, K ASHTON, N ASHTON, R CARNEGIE, A JONES, J CROW, T WENGERT, C WOLLAND & T JOHNSTON Comes off a 56 day let-up. Last start eased back early on 6th of 9 at Tauranga on July 6 over 1600m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Rosetown Princess carrying 55.5kg at $7.30. The race before that won by 1.3 len at this track June 22 over 1400m in the wet defeating Sadhbh with 55.5kg at $3.90. Better than the last run suggests and deserves another chance. |
9 JOE DOYLE |
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KING WILLIAM
EAMONN GREEN 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG E P & MRS M E GREEN Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 11 at this track on July 27 over 2200m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Thebudgiesmugla carrying 58.5kg at $7.60. The run before that scored a big 5 len win at Avondale July 16 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Chicflix carrying 58.5kg at $9.60. Well held last time and others rate better. |
13 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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TAKEACHANCE
TRACY LOMAS 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG MISS T R LOMAS At the latest run 8th of 14 at Te Rapa on August 9 over 1600m, in the wet; 8 len behind Graces Gift carrying 52.5kg at $24.70. The start before that 11th of 14 at Te Rapa on July 26 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Elle McFab carrying 56.5kg at $54.60. Prepared to overlook. |
7 L H SATHERLEY |
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RETURN MESSAGE
STEPHEN RALPH 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG RALPH THOROUGHBREDS LTD Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after 16 months 9th of 12 at Te Rapa on July 26 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Moneypenny with 52kg at $78.50. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Wanganui April 5 2024 over 1200m in soft going defeating Hasbulla with 54.5kg at $3.30. Others make more appeal especially from her bad gate. |
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SILKDEGREES
PHILLIP STEVENS 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG DAVID GORDON, GRAEME MONTEITH, PETER MONTEITH & SHANE VUGLAR Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1230m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Opaea Joe with 55.5kg at $8.60. The run before that 6th of 12 at Te Rapa on July 26 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Moneypenny with 54kg at $26.20. This looks a stern test. |
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ELTON ROCKS
TIM & MARGARET CARTER 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG R C Y HUI Second run back. Comes off a 60-day let-up. First-up after three months got back early 5th of 7 at Arawa Park on July 2 over 1560m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Takeachance carrying 56kg at $18.10. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Tauranga on March 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Hadid with 56.5kg at $26.40. Outclassed. |
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