Trentham

Tomorrow, June 26, 2026Flat1m7f

Verdict

HAPPY STAR (2) was too strong here last start over 2500m, and an extra 700m third up won't pose too much of a problem for this classy hurdler. On top again. BILLY BOY (3) was no match for the top pick when finishing third last time out in the same race, and he has cruised home to win a hurdle trial since then. He is good enough to turn the tables in this. DICTATION (1) improved from a modest effort fresh up to finish third over hurdles at Te Rapa 2 weeks ago. He is as good as any when at his best, and he should be hard to hold out in this. TUTIN CANS (6) put it all together when scoring an impressive maiden hurdle win here last start. He steps up in class, but can still measure up in the small field. Stick with him. ROC UP RALPH (4) is very capable in this role, having won twice, and his last run at Te Rapa was out of character. He is worth another chance in this.

2. Happy Star
3. Billy Boy
1. Dictation

Win Only

1. 1. Dictation
J: -T: P NELSON & C MCDOUGAL
F: 91x93
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
2-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming raced on the pace prior to fading finished ninth of 10 starters at Waipukurau on April 26 over 2100m, on heavy track; 20 len behind Subtle Image with 59.5kg at $14.20. Last start finished third of 8 starters at Te Rapa on June 13 over 3200m, slow track; 1.0 len behind Pacheco carrying 69kg at $8.60. Sure to improve again. Likely to play a major role.
3. 3. Billy Boy
J: -T: JO RATHBONE
F: 23203
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
2-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Useful gelding. Last start finished third of 9 starters at this track on June 10 over 2500m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Happy Star carrying 65kg at $2.10. Run before sat on the pace before fading finished tenth of 14 runners at Wanganui on May 30 over 2040m, on slow going 6 len behind Coney Island carrying 60kg at $12.70. Sure to improve again. On his best jumping form is sure to prove hard to beat.
2. 2. Happy Star
J: -T: KEVIN MYERS
F: 27x71
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
2-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up finished seventh of 8 runners at New Plymouth Raceway on May 23 over 2000m, slow track; 2.25 len behind Ortem Legacy carrying 59kg at $37. Second run from a spell won by 2.5 len this track on June 10 over 2500m on heavy going defeating So Call Me with 66kg at $6.30 in a jumps. Fitter now and making headway every start. All set to continue the fine recent jumping form.
6. 6. Tutin Cans
J: LEMMY DOUGLAST: J J RAYNER
F: x8341
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
2-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Impressive in recent runs. Last outing won by 2.75 len this track on June 10 over 2500m on heavy track defeating Kick On carrying 65kg at $5 in a jumps. Run before finished fourth in a small field at Te Rapa on May 24 over 2800m, on slow going 13 len behind Doctor Iris carrying 65kg at $2.70. Among the better hopes.
4. 4. Roc Up Ralph
J: -T: SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY
F: x6826
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
2-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Last start finished sixth of 8 runners at Te Rapa on June 13 over 3200m, on slow going 9 len behind Pacheco carrying 65kg at $6.60. Start before finished second of 8 runners at Te Rapa on May 24 over 2800m, slow track; a long-neck behind Squire with 65kg at $10.30. Has some top 4 claims.
5. 5. Dorothys Daughter
J: -T: NIALL QUINN
F: 25x07
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
2-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming finished 12th of 14 runners at Woodville on April 29 over 1600m, slow track; 7 len behind Dubai's Potiki with 55.5kg at $37.90. Last start finished seventh of 9 runners at this track on June 10 over 2500m, in the wet; 14 len behind Happy Star with 62kg at $20.90. Fitter but a win doesn't look likely.

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