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Today, November 5, 2025Flat6fSoft

Verdict

LINKIN PARK (2) has shown a lot of heart in his last couple of starts with a brace of second-place finishes to his credit, including a particularly tough run 5 days ago at Tauranga when racing keenly in front. If he can settle a touch better, then he will take them all the way here. SNEAKY CYCLONE (10) has improved in each of his runs to date and will have no fitness excuses third up from a spell. Craig Grylls sticks with him, and so do we. TRIPLE THREAT (9) set the pace on debut at Matamata nearly 3 weeks ago, and after giving a good kick on the turn, he weakened late to finish fourth. He has a tough draw, but with some natural improvement, he can figure in the top 3 this time. MANORBIER (3) found 1150m at Te Aroha too short for him just over a fortnight ago, and was safely held. The extra 250m is the key here, and he can bounce straight back into the money. FRENCH THINKER (13) resumes from a spell with a recent Ellerslie trial win under her belt. Let the market be your best guide.

2. Linkin Park
10. Sneaky Cyclone
9. Triple Threat

R6 1400m Mdn

12. 12. Road To Paris
J: GEORGE ROOKET: ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD
F: 7
Price History:
4.20
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
At debut, 7th of 14 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1200m, 6 len behind Miss Fladgate with 56kg at $14.40. Open to plenty of improvement.
2. 2. Linkin Park
J: MASAHIRO HASHIZUMET: SAM MYNOTT
F: 68922
Price History:
5.50
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
5
Verdict
Recent form sound. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 13 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; head behind Happy Venture carrying 58.5kg at $12.80. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 11 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1400m, slow going long-neck behind What A Yarn carrying 54kg at $15.10. Strong effort last time and looks a leading hope.
16. 16. Moonbeams
J: MATT CARTWRIGHTT: ANDREW FORSMAN
F: 7l
Price History:
10.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Third race start today. At debut, 7th of 12 at Taupo on September 17 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Amusement carrying 55kg at $7.50. Second-up didn't finish the race at Tauranga October 1 over 1400m. Open to plenty of improvement and might surprise.
11. 11. Kentucky Shine
J: JOE DOYLET: SHAUNE RITCHIE & COLM MURRAY
Price History:
9.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
Three-year-old gelding (Staphanos - Moonshine Lucy) who was bought for NZD $ 10,000 (NZB 2025 Karaka - Book 2). He has three recent trials leading in today's debut. Won his most recent trial at Cambridge Synthetic over 1300m on September 30. Capable of a solid performance.
10. 10. Sneaky Cyclone
J: CRAIG GRYLLST: STEPHEN AUTRIDGE
F: 76x46
Price History:
9.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
49
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 9 at Taupo on October 10 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Hasstorock with 57.5kg at $8.10. Last start 6th of 13 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Billy Blinx carrying 56kg at $7.40. Shows promise. Fitter for recent racing and is one of the main contenders.
4. 4. Kudos
J: JASMINE FAWCETTT: Moira & Kieran Murdoch
F: 29x56
Price History:
11.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 12 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Love Symbol with 55.5kg at $18.50. Second-up ran last in a small field at Matamata on October 4 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Smart Tip carrying 58.5kg at $6.20. Rates highly and is among the chances.
3. 3. Manorbier
J: -T: PETER & SHAUN MCKAY
F: 70x29
Price History:
13.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Third-up today. Resuming came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Taupo on October 10 over 1000m, slow going 1.3 len behind Hot Card with 58.5kg at $18.10. Second run from a spell 9th of 13 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1150m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Waiata with 58.5kg at $5.70. Great chance to atone.
8. 8. Night Wolf
J: MATTHEW CAMERONT: KYLIE HOSKIN
F: x88x4
Price History:
17.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 9 at Matamata on October 17 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Halo's Fire carrying 57.5kg at $17.70. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Matamata on May 14 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Alacritous with 57.5kg at $23.70. Strips fitter and should be in the mix.
6. 6. Loose Thinking
J: VINNIE COLGANT: DONNA LOGAN
Price History:
15.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
First starter. Four-year-old gelding by Turn Me Loose out of Keep Thinking. At the most recent trial finished sixth at Ellerslie over 1100m. Worth consideration.
14. 14. Pistol Princess
J: RIHAAN GOYARAMT: RALPH MANNING
Price History:
17.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
Four-year-old mare (Sweynesse - Pistol Packin Mama) will no doubt benefit from the six trials prior to her debut today. Fourth at Te Awamutu in a 850m trial on October 9. Wait and see what she can do.
15. 15. Elite Choice
J: ELEN NICHOLAST: JENNA MAHONEY
F: 6
Price History:
17.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Jumped at big odds at debut, 6th of 12 at this track on October 8 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Pulsatilla carrying 55kg at $41. Don't think she will trouble this field.
1. 1. Rocky Balboa
J: OPIE BOSSONT: GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON
F: 7374x
Price History:
21.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
106
Verdict
Resuming after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic July 23 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Whosaid carrying 57kg at $5.50. Previously first up; seventh of 9 at Ellerslie Mdn-Sw April 9 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind She's A Dealer with 58.5kg at $11.80. Capable of a bold return.
13. 13. French Thinker
J: COURTNEY BARNEST: KELLY VAN DYK
F: 7x
Price History:
34.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
155
Verdict
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 7th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 4 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Karyon with 56.5kg at $5. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign.
7. 7. New Castle
J: SAMANTHA COLLETTT: MICHELLE BRADLEY
F: 9x
Price History:
41.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
391
Verdict
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when ran last of 9 at Taupo on October 11 2024 over 1300m, on heavy track; 41 len behind Big Wave with 58.5kg at $48.90. Might be better off following this outing.
5. 5. Bolivar
J: DARREN DANIST: JOSH KING & MAIJA VANCE
F: 98
Price History:
101.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Raced two times to date. At debut, ran last of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 24 over 970m, 12 len behind Perfect Habit with 56.5kg at $24.40. Second-up second last of 9 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind St Kilda with 56.5kg at $63.30. Looks tested again.

Non-Runners

9. 9. Triple Threat
J: -T: KURTIS PERTAB
F: 4
Price History:
4.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
At debut, 4th of 13 at Matamata on October 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Bradley carrying 56kg at $5.50. Has ability and is expected to go well.

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