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Today, January 23, 2026Flat5f

Verdict

HANDSTAND (1) fought on gamely to finish second in a 4-horse field on debut at Tauherenikau, and he would have naturally improved since then. There is more depth here, but he is still a top 3 chance. IN THE VINEYARD (4) was doing his best work late on a heavy track when finishing third in the same race as the top pick when making her debut. She benefits from a 3kg claim, only if Sam McNab can make that weight, and she can go one better. KING OF THE AIR (2) makes his debut from the powerful Stephen Marsh stable, and has the inform Jonathan Riddell in the irons from the pole position. Follow the market moves closely. PINAFORE (5) was third on debut, and should relish the extra furlong here. She won't be a maiden for much longer. UNINVITED (8) can't be totally ruled out in a small field.

1. Handstand
4. In The Vineyard
2. King Of The Air

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2. 2. King Of The Air
J: JONATHAN RIDDELLT: STEPHEN MARSH
Price History:
2.40
Age:
2
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
Two-year-old gelding making debut by Acrobat out of Lady Of The Falls. Won a barrier trial over 900m at Taupo on October 30 then followed up with a fourth over 850m in a Te Awamutu trial on November 18. Capable of a solid performance.
4. 4. In The Vineyard
J: SAM MCNABT: TONY PIKE
F: 3
Price History:
4.00
Age:
2
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
At debut, 3rd in a small field at Te Aroha on January 3 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind State The Obvious with 55.5kg at $8.30. Expected to go well with that run under her belt.
8. 8. Uninvited
J: SAMANTHA COLLETTT: HOLLIE WYNYARD
F: 7
Price History:
4.75
Age:
2
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Jumped at long odds at debut, second last of 8 at Ellerslie in the G2 Eclipse Stakes on January 1 over 1200m, slow going 21 len behind Kinnaird with 56kg at $37.10. Better for that run and can do much better.
1. 1. Handstand
J: ELEN NICHOLAST: CLINTON ISDALE
F: 2
Price History:
6.00
Age:
2
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Was well-supported at debut, 2nd in a small field at Tauherenikau on January 2 over 1000m, slow going head behind Magill with 57.5kg at $3.90. Nicely placed to open his account.
5. 5. Pinafore
J: AMBER RIDDELLT: LISA LATTA
F: 3
Price History:
6.00
Age:
2
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Was well-supported at debut, gave a sight but was run down late in a small field at Tauherenikau on January 2 over 1000m, slow going long-neck behind Magill with 54.5kg at $4. Likely to hold the good form and play a major role again.

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3. 3. Cool In Command
J: CORENTIN BERGET: MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
F: 64
Price History:
4.75
Age:
2
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
1
Verdict
Was well-supported at debut, ran last in a small field at Te Aroha on January 3 over 1000m, on heavy track; 20 len behind State The Obvious with 57.5kg at $2.10. Expected to do far better this time. Expected to go well with that run under his belt.
7. 7. Delicate Truth
J: MADAN SINGHT: GARY VILE
Price History:
11.00
Age:
2
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
Filly by Satono Aladdin making her first appearance. Ran 3rd in a Foxton trial over 1000m on January 13. Tougher assignment today and tempted to let her have this unless there's a betting push.
6. 6. Powhiri
J: COURTNEY BARNEST: SAMANTHA LOGAN
F: 4
Price History:
10.00
Age:
2
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
At debut, 4th in a small field at Te Aroha on January 3 over 1000m, on heavy track; 17 len behind State The Obvious with 55.5kg at $6.70. Has winning claims with the benefit of that run.

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