Te Aroha 26 Jul 2026
GOING: H(10)
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COMBINED CONTRACTORS LTD 2200m Track: HEAVY 10 True |
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King Cabal and Did The Trick to stride forward and take up the running. ARJAY'S FLIGHT (4) has steadily improved in each of his 3 runs back from a spell, and he is drawn to receive the run of the race from a good draw. His best form would be too much for this field. DID THE TRICK (11) is getting ready for a jumping career, but he still retains plenty of dash on the flat, and in a field like this, he is worth including in all top 4 combos. KING CABAL (5) was too strong for a modest field at Tauranga last time out when scoring by more than 4 lengths. He can hold his form now, and another win would be no surprise. MUSCOVADO (3) ran his best race yet this prep when finishing on strongly into second at Hawera just over 2 weeks ago. He is due for another win, and he can get the job done here. KING KHAN (2) is not the worst at odds. SUGGESTED PLAY: Arjay's Flight can win this.
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IN A PICKLE
RALPH MANNING 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG WIN OR BOOZE #2 SYNDICATE Last start got back early 5th of 10 at Te Rapa on July 4 over 2400m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Notabadspillane with 55.5kg at $17.70. The start before that didn't finish the race at Woodville June 19 over 2100m. Sure to be thereabouts. |
4 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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| 2 | 0x090 |
KING KHAN
KEN HARRISON 8YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG K HARRISON & D COWLING At the latest run ran last of 10 at Te Rapa on July 4 over 2400m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Notabadspillane carrying 56.5kg at $35.30. The race before that ran last of 9 at Tauranga on June 27 over 2100m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Tenfoot Tall carrying 57kg at $16.30. Is ready to show some form again. |
11 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 3 | x0442 |
MUSCOVADO
JOHN BELL 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG D J BENTLEY, M ROBINS, D GRAYLING, J BELL, B & M COONEY, R BELL & S BELL At the latest run 2nd of 14 at Hawera on July 11 over 2100m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Pointer with 59.5kg at $10.10. The start before that 4th of 13 at Tauranga on June 27 over 2100m, on heavy track; 0.7 len behind Prisca carrying 55.5kg at $12.40. Top 4 chance again. |
5 C J GRYLLS |
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ARJAY'S FLIGHT
SHAUN PHELAN 7YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG MRS A C, J E & W A COXON, B FARAC, J SIMPSON, J K & MRS K F TAYLOR, R J WATTS & EST LATE N E COXON Most recently 5th of 8 at Ruakaka on July 18 over 2100m, 2.25 len behind Sibella carrying 55kg at $4. The race before that 9th of 14 at Te Rapa on July 4 over 1600m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Afterglo with 55.5kg at $13. Can turn things around. |
3 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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| 5 | 7xp51 |
KING CABAL
GRANT & TANA SHAW 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG GRANT & TANA SHAW, IRENE RIDDLE, DENNIS SHAW, TERRY MCKINLEY, DONNA & DESMOND CARTER, CLAIRE SHAW Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 4 len win at Tauranga July 12 over 2100m on a heavy track defeating Heavenly Lady with 58.5kg at $3.90. The run before that 5th of 14 at this track on June 21 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Mobilized carrying 55.5kg at $21.20. Can go on with it. |
1 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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| 6 | 07051 |
STAR WARRIOR
DEAN WILES 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG D R WILES Most recently came from midfield and won by 2.25 len at this track July 5 over 2200m in heavy going defeating Mobilized with 65kg at $12.40. The start before that 5th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 17 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Midori Burly with 57kg at $41. Big chance again. |
10 JOE DOYLE |
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CHARLEMAGNE
Moira & Kieran Murdoch 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG MRS J L EGAN Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 14 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1600m, slow going 16 len behind Lyin' Eyes carrying 57.5kg at $61.30. Last start 11th of 13 at Tauranga on June 27 over 2100m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Prisca with 58kg at $42.70. Can't recommend in this. |
15 A LAWSON-CARROLL |
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RAAJOICES
CATHERINE CAMERON 7YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG MISS C J CAMERON, MISS S J FLEMING, MRS K P & M A SMALES, B M & MRS M Y WAKELING & MISS E WILSON Second run back. First-up after a year from last on the turn 9th of 12 at Arawa Park on July 1 over 1560m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Vadanova with 56kg at $39.30. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 9 at Arawa Park on May 10 2025 over 2200m, in the wet; 18 len behind Quid with 58kg at $5.90. Fitter now and is a second-up winner in the past but this looks too tough. |
7 L H SATHERLEY |
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POINTER
DARRELL HOLLINSHEAD 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG D HOLLINSHEAD, C VENN, K PARSONS, S VINCENT, C VINCENT, J VINCENT, A & A ATUTAHI Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 11 at Tauranga on June 27 over 1400m, in the wet; 10 len behind Rocking carrying 54kg at $54.20. Second run from a spell won by 2.25 len at Hawera July 11 over 2100m in the wet defeating Muscovado carrying 54.5kg at $15.70. Not keen. |
8 ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE |
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| 10 | 10706 |
CAMACHO
MS D KENNEDY 7YO GR/B GELDING 57.0KG C KENNEDY & P KELLY Last start 6th of 12 at Arawa Park on July 1 over 1560m, in the wet; 2 len behind Vadanova carrying 56.5kg at $27.50. The race before that 10th of 14 at Matamata on May 13 over 2000m, slow going 10 len behind Heza Sharp One carrying 59kg at $7.90. Not for us. |
12 ETHAN JONES |
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| 11 | 10605 |
DID THE TRICK
W HILLIS & R COLE 5YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG EVANS BREEDING LTD At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Tauranga on July 12 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Chahoo carrying 59.5kg at $4.80. The run before that ran second last of 12 at Arawa Park on July 1 over 1560m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Vadanova carrying 60kg at $14.70. Look for a much better performance. |
14 ERIN M LEIGHTON |
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| 12 | 89066 |
LORD GOLIATH
DANNY WALKER & ARRON TATA 5YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG D G BATY, D A CHANNING, S COLE, B G DUCKWORTH, MRS C M KIDD, N J MARKWICK, S D MCALISTER, R PRICE, MISS M C SABA & THE BOHEMIAN TRUST Most recently eased back early on 6th of 10 at Te Rapa on July 4 over 2400m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Notabadspillane with 55.5kg at $21.10. Before that 6th of 13 at Tauranga on June 27 over 2100m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Prisca with 57kg at $35.90. Racing well below best and others rate better. |
2 ABHAY SEESA |
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RIO GRANDE
ANDREW FORSMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG THE SUNLIGHT TRUST Last start 7th of 12 at Arawa Park on July 1 over 1560m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Vadanova carrying 59.5kg at $10.20. The race before that 5th of 12 at Woodville on June 19 over 1600m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Craftsman carrying 59.5kg at $3.80. Has ability and can break through on his best form. |
6 GEORGE ROOKE |
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| 14 | 66087 |
OUR EASY STREET
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG MRS E L CLOTWORTHY & I WANNA RACE SYNDICATE Dual acceptor. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 7th of 10 at this track on June 21 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 22 len behind My Maebelline Girl carrying 66.5kg at $13.40. The start before that 8th of 11 at this track on June 4 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 19 len behind Pick Of The Litter with 53kg at $20.80. Others rate better. |
13 HYEONTAEK OH |
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| 15 | 85704 |
JAMAICAN BOY
SHANE CRAWFORD 5YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG SCOTT WILLIAMS Most recently made ground from midfield; 4th of 14 at Otaki on July 10 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Ziggy Khan with 58kg at $11.30. Before that 10th of 13 at Tauranga on June 27 over 2100m, in the wet; 10 len behind Prisca with 54kg at $22.80. Nice effort last time. Finds a nice race this time and a return to the winners' list is on the cards. |
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TE ATATU MEMPHIS
PETER & JESSICA BROSNAN 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG K M MALCOLM, MRS C M & J D MCCORMICK Most recently ran second last of 10 at this track on July 5 over 2200m, in the wet; 17 len behind Star Warrior with 63kg at $19.50. Before that 7th of 13 at Tauranga on June 27 over 2100m, in the wet; 7 len behind Prisca with 56.5kg at $71.90. Can do better, and he could be a bolter. |
9 A LAWSON-CARROLL |
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| 17 | 35078 |
SLICK CHICK
PETER GREY 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG P J GREY At the latest run 8th of 12 at Otaki on July 10 over 2100m, on a wet track; 19 len behind Another Won't Hurt with 54.5kg at $20.50. The run before that 7th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 17 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Midori Burly with 56kg at $12.10. In a suitable race and can turn her form around. |
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OUR JASMINE
SCOTT WENN 7YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG SCOTT WENN, ALLAN OLIVER & TRUDY OLIVER & BARBARA WENN Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on July 5 over 2200m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Star Warrior carrying 65kg at $14.90. The run before that 5th of 10 at this track on June 21 over 2200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind My Maebelline Girl with 66.5kg at $31.90. Unreliable and needs to do more. |
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LITTLE DARLING
GAVIN OPIE 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG MRS K J & K J R MOLD Third-up today. First-up 9th of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on May 20 over 1300m, 7 len behind Shiatsu carrying 54kg at $70. Last start ran second last of 8 at Tauranga on July 12 over 1600m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Chahoo carrying 55.5kg at $42.70. Has had plenty of chances and will struggle again. |
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DEMBE
CAITLIN MCKEE 5YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG N DOWNS & C R MCKEE Third-up today. First-up got back early 10th of 14 at Matamata on June 14 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Flamenco with 50kg at $68.80. Second run from a spell eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track on July 5 over 2200m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Star Warrior with 66kg at $12.10. Not much to like about his prospects. |
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