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Verdict

ARCTIC JEWEL (3) sat at the back and made up a lot of ground when fresh at Timaru last month. Fitter for the run and can improve if staying a bit handier here. BRUTAL RIFF (1) was swamped late when fresh on the synthetic then boxed on well from midfield to beat the rest, but the leader had bolted last time. Danger from the nice gate here. NOVELETTE (7) won at this track and trip back in March when charging home from midfield. Respect after two quiet trials. I AM NUTZ (2) booted through to lead from the pole and was swamped late when fresh. Placed 1 of 2 second-up and none of 3 first-up. NOCKINGATTHEDOOR (6) ran on well from the rear at Timaru last start in a return to form. Chance to stay a bit handier from the good draw here.

  • 3. Arctic Jewel
  • 1. Brutal Riff
  • 7. Novelette
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  • 3. 3. Arctic Jewel
    J: HAYLEY HASSMANT: MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
    F: 012x5
    Price History:
    4.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    1-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    65
    Days Since Last Run:
    25
    Verdict
    Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Timetoplaythegame with 57kg at $3.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1150m, 1.5 len behind Get Me An Angel carrying 55kg at $2.90. Will be better for that run and can improve sharply.
  • 7. 7. Novelette
    J: MASAHIRO HASHIZUMET: MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
    F: 1430x
    Price History:
    4.50
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    1-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    63
    Days Since Last Run:
    144
    Verdict
    Resumes. Finished off last campaign tenth of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic May 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Pax Mundi carrying 57.5kg at $5. When resuming last campaign second last of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway December 27 over 1100m, soft track; 7 len behind Zimomo carrying 55kg at $10.10. Everything points to a effective return.
  • 1. 1. Brutal Riff
    J: ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGET: TERRI RAE
    F: 20x42
    Price History:
    4.50
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    1-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    64
    Days Since Last Run:
    25
    Verdict
    Third-up today. First-up 4th of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on September 10 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Elegant Explosive carrying 57.5kg at $2.80. Second-up 2nd of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 23 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Timetoplaythegame with 56.5kg at $4.50. Fitter now and making headway. Strong chance from a low draw.
  • 2. 2. I Am Nutz
    J: DANIEL BOTHAMLEYT: NAYTON MITCHELL
    F: 567x4
    Price History:
    7.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    1-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    64
    Days Since Last Run:
    14
    Verdict
    Second run back. First-up after nine months 4th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Larius Lacus carrying 59.5kg at $20.50. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1150m, slow going 3 len behind Nepheti with 59kg at $7.20. Can do much better this time with the run under his belt.
  • 4. 4. Grove Street
    J: DONOVAN COOPERT: MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN
    F: 070x0
    Price History:
    11.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    1-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    60
    Days Since Last Run:
    14
    Verdict
    Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind So Brassy carrying 58.5kg at $9.40. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on March 8 2025 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Archaic Smile with 57kg at $22.10. Would prefer to see him find some form before recommending.
  • 10. 10. Right Of Appeal
    J: AKSHAY BALLOOT: BRIDGET WOODSFORD
    F: 06x34
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    1-11
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    57
    Days Since Last Run:
    38
    Verdict
    Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Freshened for 38 days. First-up 3rd in a small field at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 26 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Miraqua carrying 58.5kg at $14.70. Second run from a spell 4th of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on September 10 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Cape Horn with 58.5kg at $4.10. Solid prospects.
  • 6. 6. Knockingatthedoor
    J: YOGESH ATCHAMAHT: ANDREW CARSTON
    F: x1074
    Price History:
    13.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    1-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    60
    Days Since Last Run:
    14
    Verdict
    Last start 4th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind So Brassy carrying 58kg at $23.40. The run before that 7th of 10 at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 1200m, in the wet; 3 len behind Recital with 55kg at $21.10. Not keen on his chances.
  • 9. 9. Full Cream
    J: BRIDGET GRYLLST: RUSSELL MCKAY & ASHLEY HARRINGTON
    F: 1020x
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    1-11
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    61
    Days Since Last Run:
    78
    Verdict
    Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 17 at Riccarton Park August 1 over 1200m, in the wet; 16 len behind Guzzler carrying 56kg at $27. Previously first up; eighth of 11 at this track October 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Thunderfist carrying 53kg at $36. Likely to need this run.
  • 11. 11. Thunderfist
    J: BRANDON MAYT: BRUCE TAPPER
    F: 900x0
    Price History:
    19.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    1-11
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    55
    Days Since Last Run:
    42
    Verdict
    Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after seven months ran last of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Explode with 54.5kg at $6.30. Previously second-up got back early 9th of 16 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Airpark Hustler with 58.5kg at $26. Strips fitter and expected to feature.
  • 5. 5. Interlaken
    J: YOGESH ATCHAMAHT: ANDREW CARSTON
    F: 5x400
    Price History:
    26.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    1-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    60
    Days Since Last Run:
    14
    Verdict
    At the latest run ran last of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind So Brassy with 59kg at $22.70. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 23 over 1200m, slow going 12 len behind Timetoplaythegame with 59kg at $11.20. Unlikely to threaten.
  • 12. 12. Daphne Dior
    J: OHARA NAJIBT: SARAH & MATTHEW SMITH
    F: x6675
    Price History:
    21.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    1-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    55
    Days Since Last Run:
    8
    Verdict
    Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on October 10 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Kids Got Gears with 52kg at $8.70. The run before that 7th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind So Brassy carrying 52kg at $53. Rates highly and is worth including.
  • 13. 13. Mystic Ocean
    J: JACK TAPLINT: MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN
    F: 43846
    Price History:
    26.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    1-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    54
    Days Since Last Run:
    38
    Verdict
    Comes off a 38 day let-up. Last start 6th of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on September 10 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Elegant Explosive with 54kg at $14.80. The start before that 4th in a small field at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 26 over 1200m, 7 len behind Ayumi carrying 54.5kg at $11.10. Doubt she will threaten these.
Non-Runners
  • 8. Paper Moon
    J: -T: MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
    F: 5321x
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    1-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    62
    Days Since Last Run:
    144
    Verdict
    Resuming after five months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation by 0.2 len Riccarton Park Synthetic May 27 over 1200m defeating Our Sallyann with 57.5kg at $2.90. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at Matamata March 11 over 1050m, soft track; 2.75 len behind My Gabriel carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. Expected to feature.

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