Te Aroha
Tomorrow, Flat5f
Verdict
Verdict
PILATES (9) looks ready to start her career off on a winning note after winning both of her public trials, the latest by 3 lengths. The key here is Rory Hutchings wasting down to 55.5kg, a weight he rarely rides at. On top for us. ZAMBROSIA (10) is a stablemate of the top pick who had 5 trials last year, winning the first of those in March. She cops a tricky gate, but would not be here if her stable did not think she could run a big race. Each way. KUSUDA RUSH (2) was put aside after a couple of handy efforts last spring, and his freshen up would have done him no harm. He won't be a maiden for much longer. CURZON PARK (1) is a consistent maiden gelding who led up and then faded late at Tauranga 7 weeks ago. He cops a wide gate, but is more than capable of another top 4 finish. FLASHBACK (4) has won all 3 of his public trials, and he also hails from the top Stephen March stable. Only a wide draw is against him, so follow any market leads.
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2. Kusuda Rush
Win Only
Win Only
- 9. 9. PilatesJ: RORY HUTCHINGST: MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
- Price History:
- 1.73
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 1-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 47
- Days Since Last Run:
- 0
VerdictThree-year-old filly lining up for debut. Readied for this with a dominant trial win, scoring by 3 lengths at Pukekohe over 1100m on December 9. Good draw will assist chances. Winning chance. -T/2332508.png)
18. 18. TomahawkJ: -T: ANDREW FORSMANF: 7- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 1-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 45
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictWas well-supported at debut, 7th of 11 at Trentham on December 14 over 1200m, 7 len behind Precipice carrying 57kg at $3.30. Has winning claims with the benefit of that run.- 2. 2. Kusuda RushJ: -T: LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTTF: 3x35x
- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 1-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 54
- Days Since Last Run:
- 70
VerdictIs first-up after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Ellerslie October 25 over 1400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Belle Cheval with 57.5kg at $5.30. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at Tauranga October 1 over 1200m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Rising Star carrying 57.5kg at $4.80. Looks very hard to beat. -T/2300122.png)
6. 6. Glacial StormJ: JASMINE FAWCETTT: BARBARA KENNEDYF: 35- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 1-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 51
- Days Since Last Run:
- 38
VerdictDual acceptor. Lining up for just third start. At debut, sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 13 at this track on November 11 over 1150m, slow going 2.5 len behind Rise Companions with 55kg at $7.30. Second-up 5th of 13 at this track on November 26 over 1150m, 4 len behind Get Me An Angel with 55kg at $6.20. Can do much better this time.-T/2328166.png)
8. 8. LovegroveJ: NIRANJAN PARMART: PAM GERARD- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 1-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 47
- Days Since Last Run:
- 0
VerdictPam Gerard trained three-year-old filly lining up for first race start. Scored in a recent Taupo trial. Looks tested in this line-up.-T/2259717.png)
7. 7. Proud CapitalistJ: COURTNEY BARNEST: STEPHEN MARSHF: 04x- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 1-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 50
- Days Since Last Run:
- 127
VerdictDual acceptor. Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Cambridge Synthetic August 29 over 970m, 2 len behind Brazen Affair with 54kg at $6.90. On debut ran last of 11 at Taupo August 17 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Carsolio carrying 54kg at $4. Expecting a effective return.-T/2228546.png)
1. 1. Curzon ParkJ: RIHAAN GOYARAMT: GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALLF: 45524- Price History:
- 23.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 1-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 54
- Days Since Last Run:
- 49
VerdictRacing well recently. Returns from a 49-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at Tauranga on November 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Staphani with 54.5kg at $3.90. The run before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 13 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Mission Complete with 54.5kg at $6.30. Encouraging effort last start. Sure to prove tough to beat.- 10. 10. ZambrosiaJ: VINNIE COLGANT: MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 1-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 47
- Days Since Last Run:
- 0
VerdictFilly by Zoustar facing the starter for the first time. Finished fifth in a Pukekohe trial over 1100m on December 9. Expected to run well. -T/2216203.png)
16. 16. ShoebillJ: CORENTIN BERGET: ANDREW FORSMAN- Price History:
- 31.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 1-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 45
- Days Since Last Run:
- 0
VerdictDual acceptor. First starter. Three-year-old filly by Per Incanto out of Shespending purchased for NZD $ 260,000 (NZB 2024 Karaka - Book 1). At the most recent trial finished sixth on December 9 at Pukekohe over 800m. Tough assignment.-T/2240297.png)
3. 3. Velvet BlueJ: SAM MCNABT: BRUCE WALLACE & GRANT COOKSLEYF: 8x948- Price History:
- 31.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 1-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 49
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictLast start 8th of 10 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Miss Jones with 54.5kg at $16.60. Before that 4th of 13 at this track on November 26 over 1150m, 2.5 len behind Get Me An Angel carrying 54.5kg at $23. In the mix.-T/2377269.png)
14. 14. RybakinaJ: JACK TAPLINT: SHAUNE RITCHIE & COLM MURRAY- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 1-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 45
- Days Since Last Run:
- 0
VerdictDual acceptor. First starter by Super Seth out of Baby Face. Trialled once on December 16 at Avondale when second over 1100m. Any positive move in betting must be respected.-T/2259713.png)
5. 5. Wind SeekerJ: CHRIS DELLT: BRUCE WALLACE & GRANT COOKSLEYF: 0x- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 1-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 45
- Days Since Last Run:
- 122
VerdictResumes from a spell after only one run when second last of 11 at Ruakaka 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Transcend with 54.5kg at $25.80. Looks tested at this stage.-T/2332476.png)
12. 12. Ethereal BeautyJ: -T: DEBBIE SWEENEY- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 1-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 45
- Days Since Last Run:
- 0
VerdictFirst starter by Reliable Man out of Entirely Saintly. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Wait and see what she can do.
Non-Runners
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17. 17. Frozen FortuneJ: -T: TONY PIKE- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 1-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 45
- Days Since Last Run:
- 0
VerdictThree-year-old filly (Proisir - Snow Petal) has trialled on five occasions leading into today's race. Was third in an Avondale barrier trial over 800m on December 16. Prepared to risk first time out.-T/2370167.png)
11. 11. ClotureJ: -T: DEBBIE SWEENEYF: 4- Price History:
- 31.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 1-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 50
- Days Since Last Run:
- 3
VerdictFilly by El Roca making her first appearance. Finished seventh in a Pukekohe trial over 1100m on December 9. Betting best guide.-T/2279543.png)
19. 19. EazmilJ: -T: CLINTON ISDALEF: 7x- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 1-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 45
- Days Since Last Run:
- 189
VerdictDual acceptor. Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when ran last of 7 at Ruakaka on June 28 over 1200m, slow going 28 len behind Boombox with 54kg at $37.30. Prefer to see how she returns.