Ruakaka

Tomorrow, July 17, 2026Flat6fSoft

Verdict

DURRANI (7) has returned in terrific form this campaign, winning twice from 4 starts and producing another determined performance when scoring over 1200m at Te Rapa last time out a fortnight ago. With Samantha Collett back aboard and confidence high, he looks capable of repeating the dose. MONEYPENNY (2) has been racing well this prep, winning fresh up, and she wasn't far away when finishing a solid fourth at Te Rapa most recently. Her best form is good enough to challenge this field, and she should be in the finish. TAKESHI (1) made significant improvement at his second run back from a spell, charging home to finish runner-up by half-a-length over 1200m at Tauranga. 3 weeks ago. From the inside draw he should enjoy every opportunity and with an extra 200m being ideal, she rates as an each-way threat. TRANSACTION (4) has continued to improve with racing and was only narrowly denied after a strong effort over 1400m at Tauranga last start. Stick with her.

7. Durrani
2. Moneypenny
1. Takeshi

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4. 4. Transaction
J: JACK TAPLINT: KYLIE HOSKIN
F: 28242
Price History:
4.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 11 at Tauranga on June 27 over 1400m, on a wet track; 0.9 len behind Rocking with 54.5kg at $10.70. The run before that 4th of 14 at Te Aroha on June 4 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Principled carrying 54.5kg at $7.80. Will be doing best work late.
2. 2. Moneypenny
J: TOM WIGRAMT: BARBARA KENNEDY
F: 5x164
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Most recently 4th of 12 at Te Rapa on July 4 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Ribkraka carrying 53kg at $6.30. The race before that ran last in a small field at Tauranga on June 27 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Quondo with 57kg at $9.40. In the right race to bounce back to form.
7. 7. Durrani
J: SAMANTHA COLLETTT: CHRIS WOOD
F: x2161
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Most recently won by a nose at Te Rapa July 4 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Illuminated Miss with 52.5kg at $13.40. The start before that 6th of 13 at Ellerslie on May 16 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Hakushu with 56.5kg at $12.70. Excellent prospects in this suitable race.
1. 1. Takeshi
J: ABHAY SEESAT: DANNY WALKER & ARRON TATA
F: 99x02
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 13 at Te Rapa on June 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Tristar with 54.5kg at $31.30. Second run from a spell 2nd in a small field at Tauranga on June 27 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 0.5 len behind Quondo with 57kg at $15.20. Sure to prove hard to hold out.
6. 6. Billy Blinx
J: -T: SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY
F: 009x0
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after five months 10th of 12 at Te Rapa on July 4 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Durrani with 56kg at $10.50. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Te Aroha October 22 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Dream Maker with 58.5kg at $2.20. Strips fitter and is among the chances.
9. 9. Iridescent
J: JASMINE FAWCETTT: MICHELLE BRADLEY
F: x8516
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
At the latest run ran second last of 7 at this track on July 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Nicconi County with 55kg at $3.70. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.8 len at Ellerslie June 6 over 1200m in soft going defeating Ashoka with 56kg at $7.90. Better than the last start suggests.
5. 5. Elysian Fields
J: ERIN M LEIGHTONT: TERRY POWELL
F: 070x9
Price History:
9.50
Age:
8
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after seven months raced on the pace before fading 9th of 12 at Te Rapa on July 4 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Ribkraka carrying 55.5kg at $25.90. Previously second-up won by 7 len at this track August 16 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Arabella carrying 56kg at $6.40. Is a second up winner in the past and is among the genuine chances.
8. 8. Super Rosa
J: MICHAEL MCNABT: KENNY RAE
F: 707x5
Price History:
12.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 7 at this track on July 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Nicconi County with 55.5kg at $16.90. Previously second-up won by a nose at Reefton January 7 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating On File with 53kg at $9.30. Top 4 chance.
3. 3. Universal Horizon
J: ACE LAWSON-CARROLLT: Moira & Kieran Murdoch
F: 00x0x
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
447
Verdict
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign ran last of 14 at Sha Tin on April 27 2025 over 1400m, 18 len behind Everyone's Star with 56.5kg at $119. When resuming last campaign 5th of 11 at Sha Tin on September 22 2024 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Turin Starspangled carrying 59kg at $9.30. Finished fourth in a Pukekohe trial over 1100m on June 2. Expecting a effective return.

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