Gore 21 Dec 2025
GOING: S(7)
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PHILLIPS RACING & NAYTON MITCHELL RACING R65 1335m Track: SOFT7 True |
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Living In Hope to take charge ahead of Reprobate at a strong tempo. HELLDANCER (11) has found it hard to win another race, and after not firing a shot fresh up as the favourite at Riccarton, she was much better when running on late at Cromwell 3 weeks ago for sixth. She will be at her peak third up, and in an easier field, she is ready to put her best hoof forward. On top. PULL THE PIN (10) finally showed some form this prep when finishing runner-up here 8 days ago over a mile. She won her only race to date over this trip on this course, and she should go close to taking it out. CUPID'S ARROW (9) needed her fresh up run, and then has been a late scratching since that effort nearly 7 weeks ago. If she can run up to her form shown in the North Island, then she can win a race like this. REPROBATE (8) has slowly improved in each of his 2 starts this season, and will be at his peak for this assignment. He won his only start on this course and is worth including in all combos. MR JINGLES (4) cops another wide draw, but can get some of the top 4 here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Helldancer can win at good odds.
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TAP 'N' GO
NIKKI WHITE 10YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG M J & N M WHITE Form hard to fault. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Say Satono with 53kg at $27.10. Before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 11 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Winexpress carrying 58.5kg at $19.50. Can feature in the finish. |
4 D R BOTHAMLEY |
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ACESANJACKS
SHANKAR MUNIANDY 5YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG B D THOMAS Resuming today after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign 11th of 16 at Riccarton Park April 26 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Victorian Charm carrying 55.5kg at $30.70. First up last campaign fifth of 14 at Cromwell November 29 2024 over 1220m, 8 len behind On File carrying 55.5kg at $21.80. Worth keeping in mind. |
5 RUVANESH MUNIANDY |
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LINARA
JENN SHERIDAN 5YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG A E MEEHAN & J D MCKAY Gelding back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 18 at Ellerslie June 7 over 1600m, soft track; 16 len behind Peerless carrying 58kg at $26.60. When resuming last campaign third of 11 at Hawera May 6 over 1200m, soft track; 2 len behind Pleasing carrying 58kg at $3.70. Anticipating a bright opening to this campaign. |
7 T R MOSELEY |
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MR JINGLES
JIM BURNS 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG BRIAN & KERRIE BURNS, GRANT BURNS, LEXIE MORTON, SHIRLEY & JIM BURNS Comes here off a 47-day let-up. Last start 11th of 14 at Wingatui on November 4 over 1200m, 8 len behind Jessie Jay carrying 58.5kg at $11.40. The race before that 3rd of 14 at Wingatui on October 17 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2 len behind No Party carrying 58.5kg at $10.90. Can feature prominently. |
9 K MUDHOO |
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| 5 | 58603 |
SYMPATHIQUE
LEN & LACY STEWART 9YO BAY MARE 57.0KG MISS L M E STEWART Last start 3rd of 14 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1220m, 6 len behind Palace Princess with 58kg at $61.60. The run before that second last of 12 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1220m, slow going 6 len behind Quick Tap with 55kg at $16.90. Not keen. |
7 A NAJIB |
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BONSAI BOB
LISA VAUGHAN 5YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG S D CULHANE & VAUGHAN BLOODSTOCK LTD Third-up today. First-up got back early 5th of 10 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Sabrina Hall with 57.5kg at $37.50. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Flying Dubawi carrying 59kg at $6.70. Better than the last start suggests. |
1 SUTVHIRE TOOLOOA |
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CLAUDIUS MAXIMUSS
LEE CALLAWAY 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG MRS L M & S D BLAIR-EDIE Last start 4th of 13 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Intercept with 57kg at $8.10. Before that struggled in the run home; second last of 10 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1400m, slow going 12 len behind Sabrina Hall carrying 58kg at $10.80. Well placed to play a major role. |
8 G A JOGOO |
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REPROBATE
KELVIN TYLER 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG TERRY & JANE LINES & CONNOR LINES Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 12 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1220m, slow going 9 len behind Quick Tap with 57kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 5 len behind Quick Tap carrying 58kg at $18.40. Rates highly and can go close. |
8 AMBER RIDDELL |
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CUPID'S ARROW
STEVEN PRINCE 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG A DEUCHRASS, D HORRELL, K KENNY, J & E MASON, T WEATHERALL, J & C ALLISON, M FLEMING, S FLEMING, D & S HALL, THE SAVOY SYNDICATE, THE CHASING THE DREAM SYNDICATE & FIVE O'CLOCK SOMEWHERE SYNDICATE Second run back. Comes off a 47-day let-up. First-up after nine months 9th of 16 at Wingatui on November 4 over 1400m, 8 len behind Afire with 56.5kg at $13.90. Previously second-up 8th of 13 at Te Aroha on December 8 2024 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Hammer Time with 56.5kg at $20.80. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. |
4 BILLY JACOBSON |
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PULL THE PIN
JASON COUTTS 7YO BAY MARE 56.0KG GRASSYARDS FARM LTD, SHANE FORGIE, HEATHER KING, NOAH COUTTS & NATHAN CAMPBELL At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Flying Dubawi with 54.5kg at $5.10. Before that 6th of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Quick Tap carrying 54.5kg at $32.50. Has ability and can run a forward race. |
2 C A CAMPBELL |
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| 11 | 40x06 |
HELLDANCER
BRIAN & SHANE ANDERTON 5YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG WAYNE, KAREN, JACK & EMMA STEWART Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Pete's Pride carrying 56.5kg at $5.20. Second run from a spell 6th of 14 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1220m, 11 len behind Palace Princess carrying 56kg at $9.10. Well placed. Well placed and can return to form. |
6 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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LIVING IN HOPE
STEPHANIE FAULKNER 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG ASCOT BY THE DYKE SYNDICATE, DIANA FERGUSON, PETER FAULKNER, KEVIN WALSH, TONY JACKSON, CHRIS JOHNSON, GEOFF CULLEN, TONY COOMBE & RALPH MANNING Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1400m, slow going 29 len behind Sabrina Hall carrying 57kg at $21. Second run from a spell raced on the pace before fading ran last of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1400m, 21 len behind Eight Lucky Prawns with 59kg at $38.40. Rates highly and can make amends. |
5 CHOON K KWO |
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SIMSALA
LEN & LACY STEWART 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG EBONY TURNER, BRADLEY BIRSE, LACY STEWART, BRODIE BEATTIE & NICOLE SMITH Most recently 8th of 12 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind The Diviner carrying 54kg at $14.80. Before that ran last of 13 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1200m, 8 len behind Winexpress carrying 54kg at $54.30. Rates highly and is worth including. |
3 KENDRA BAKKER |
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