Trentham   27 Jun 2026
 
GOING: H(10)

AZTECH ENGINEERING 1500m

Track:     Out 6m  

Expecting a moderate pace headed by Urenui and Bradman. BRADMAN (2) showed his preference for this track when winning easily here over 1500m last time out. This field is no harder, and an extra 2kg should not prevent him from going close to winning again. BELARDO BOY (1) has been below his best since a big run for second at Whanganui 2 weeks ago. The wetter the better for this quality veteran, and he can take this out. BENEFACTOR (5) showed his first sign of form this prep when finishing second to the top pick last time out. She is better off at the weights and can turn the tables here. CHASE (3) has needed both of her starts back from a spell, and he should now be ready to show some form on a track that he knows well. Each way value. URENUI (4) fought on well and only peaked late, fresh up at Whanganui a fortnight ago, and he is usually much better second up from a spell. Stick with him on an each-way basis. BOOMTOWN BOY (7) is also nearing his peak fitness, so don't risk him. Include. SUGGESTED PLAY: Urenui each way
1 8x206 BELARDO BOY
LISA LATTA
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
S DIAS, WINSOME DORMER, D J MCLEAN, J C MCNEILL, RABBITOHS RACING PARTNERSHIP & MRS P A SHEARER
Last start ran second last of 7 at Wanganui on June 13 over 1360m, slow going 4 len behind Mr Mojo Risin' carrying 60kg at $6.60. The race before that 10th of 13 at Otaki in the LR Rangitikei Gold Cup on May 16 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Riverplate with 59kg at $20.30. Hard to beat this time.
5
L T HEMI
PURPLE, BROWN BAND
2 84881 BRADMAN
ROYDON BERGERSON
8YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
R J BERGERSON, MRS F L & M FEARON, J GHANEM, P G HUMPHRIES, MRS A A & J C LOONER, S H PRENTER, K G TOWERS, R J WILTSHIRE & EST LATE J A ROACHE
Most recently won by 2.75 len at this track June 10 over 1500m in heavy going defeating Benefactor carrying 58.5kg at $6.90. Before that 8th of 13 at Otaki in the LR Rangitikei Gold Cup on May 16 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Riverplate with 56kg at $41.20. Leading contender coming out of the prized inside alley.
1
JIM CHUNG
GOLD,BLACK CHECKS, ARMBANDS,CAP
3 10x09 CHASE
STEPHEN NICKALLS
9YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G A & L KNIGHT & S NICKALLS
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 10th of 13 at Otaki in the LR ANZAC Mile on April 24 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Atmospheric with 57.5kg at $43.40. Second run from a spell got back early 9th of 12 at this track on June 10 over 1500m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Bradman with 58kg at $26.10. Is better than last couple of runs would suggest so don’t dismiss.
7
LIGHT GRAY, LIGHT PINK PINK BRACES, ARMBANDS,CAP
4 329x4 URENUI
DEBBIE HARRIS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
C P & L J THOMPSON, J H CAWLEY
Second-up. First-up after nine months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Wanganui on June 13 over 1360m, slow going 2.25 len behind Mr Mojo Risin' with 54.5kg at $8.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Otaki on July 26 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Pride Of Aspen carrying 52kg at $4.60. Should run a bold race.
8
KAVISH CHOWDHOORY
YELLOW, NAVY STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY STARS, NAVY CAP, YELLOW STARS
5 x7092 BENEFACTOR
LISA LATTA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
G C ARNOTT, MRS K M BENSON, MISS G A M BROWN, CONTRIBUTE SYNDICATE, MRS K A & M D COURTNEY, T R C DAY, C, MRS F L, M & MRS P A FEARON, MRS A T & W A FLIPP, MRS E D FRANCE, M W FREEMAN, C O & K HUGHES, MRS F M & R L HURLEY, T C JOHNSTON, MRS J & R J LAW, L H W MUDGWAY, O SAMUEL & G A SMAILL
At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on June 10 over 1500m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Bradman with 55kg at $9.30. The race before that 9th of 13 at Otaki in the LR Rangitikei Gold Cup on May 16 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Riverplate carrying 53kg at $45.50. Top chance.
9
C DELL
PURPLE, BROWN BAND,
6 80x87 EPEE BEEL
JOHN WHEELER
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
R W DALZELL, M P DUNN, I & W HARVEY, R J O'CONNELL, P SILCOCK, T & W A THOMAS & P K WHISTON
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran second last of 9 at Waverley on April 10 over 1400m, slow going 9 len behind El Jaycee carrying 62kg at $31.50. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at this track on June 10 over 1500m, in the wet; 6 len behind Bradman carrying 54kg at $47.30. Not likely to threaten.
2
MAROON,GOLD DIAMOND BAND,MAROON SLEEVES, BLUE, GOLD, BLUE ARMBANDS, MAROON CAP, BLUE QUARTERS
7 55x64 BOOMTOWN BOY
A BULL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
CRAIG FORSYTH, MARK & AARON DAVIS, JARED MORRIS, ALISTAIR SUTHERLAND, CALVIN & KEN HART, HARRY & ADRIAN BULL
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 11 at Woodville on April 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sindee carrying 55kg at $28.20. Last start 4th of 10 at this track on June 10 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Kosta with 59.5kg at $21.40. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Has ability and shouldn’t be far away.
6
KELLY MYERS
EMERALD GREEN, GOLD CAP
8 07x36 WHEELITIN
ANNA CLEMENT
7YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
G & A HILL TRUST
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on May 23 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Belle Tribute with 54kg at $43.20. Last start got back early 6th of 10 at this track on June 10 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Kosta carrying 56.5kg at $13. Can atone.
3
ORANGE,GRAY BRACES,CAP
9 3630x DEADLY PONY
LISA LATTA
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
A C, C J, H A & S P MACDONALD, B & G WILLIAMS, J GILLIES, VOGUE BOUTIQUE, L ASH, K HAYDOCK, D DRUMMOND, M MILLS, P HOFMANN, D & R MURDOCH, R SIMPSON, S ALFORD, T BAILEY & J HILL
Resuming. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at this track October 18 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind My Alibi with 55.5kg at $17.10. Previously first up; ninth of 13 at this track June 7 2025 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Bozo carrying 54kg at $20.70. Prefer to see how she returns.
4
TONI DAVIES
FOREST GREEN, RED TARTAN, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, YELLOW CAP