Ruakaka

Today, September 1, 2026Flat7fSoft

Verdict

RIPPIN ALONG (4) has finished in the money twice in her career and each one of those has come here. She can make full use of the pole position, and her winning turn is not far away. WEDDING BELLE (6) flashed home too late when finishing runner-up by a short-head at Te Rapa 11 days ago, and she will have to go back from another wide gate. Watch for her to be running on strongly again. Each way. BONUS BOND (1) has finished in the money in her last four starts on the bounce, and the only query is a likely firmer surface. She is racing well, and is worthy of each-way consideration again. VIVA L'AMOUR (10) has struggled off a pair of wide draws recently, and she can turn her form around quickly in this. FOUR LEAF CLOVER (11) did not really cope with the poly track earlier in the season, and she is worth including in all top 4 combos back on the turf.

4. Rippin Along
6. Wedding Belle
1. Bonus Bond

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1. 1. Bonus Bond
J: MASAHIRO HASHIZUMET: TAUI JOHNSON
F: 63223
Price History:
3.50
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Recent form sound. Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Hastings on August 22 over 1600m, in the wet; 3 len behind Keating with 53.5kg at $1.90. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Arawa Park on August 12 over 1400m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Whatz Done Is Done with 54.5kg at $5.80. Sure to be about the money again.
4. 4. Rippin Along
J: GEORGE ROOKET: MAXIM & SAMANTHA VAN LIERDE
F: 45235
Price History:
5.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Most recently 5th of 13 at Te Rapa on August 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Autumn Heights with 56.5kg at $5.80. The start before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track on August 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Sneaky Cyclone carrying 56.5kg at $10.40. Capable of taking this out.
3. 3. Long Island
J: TOM WIGRAMT: DONNA LOGAN
F: 32434
Price History:
5.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track on August 15 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Sneaky Cyclone with 56.5kg at $5.50. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at this track on July 18 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Fahali with 52.5kg at $2.30. Can figure in the finish again.
5. 5. Choreomania
J: CRAIG GRYLLST: DONNA LOGAN
F: 25x
Price History:
6.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
112
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Matamata F&M Mdn-Sw May 13 over 1600m, soft track; 7 len behind Luvabeel with 57.5kg at $9.90. On debut second of 11 at Pukekohe May 1 over 1600m, soft track; 3 len behind Why Daddy with 55.5kg at $12.30. Capable of a top 4 finish.
6. 6. Wedding Belle
J: JOE DOYLET: MARGARET FALCONER
F: x9x52
Price History:
7.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 12 at Arawa Park on August 12 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Whatz Done Is Done with 57.5kg at $16.80. Last start took up a position near the tail 2nd of 13 at Te Rapa on August 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.2 len behind Autumn Heights with 56.5kg at $14. Heading in the right direction and looks hard to beat.
9. 9. Cheerful Smile
J: -T: JENNA MAHONEY
F: x7286
Price History:
9.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Most recently 6th of 14 at this track on August 15 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Sneaky Cyclone carrying 54.5kg at $18.60. The run before that got back early 8th of 13 at this track on August 1 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Merriama with 53.5kg at $8.70. Should be at her top now and is among the chances.
13. 13. Topeka
J: KYLE WILSON-TAYLORT: NATACHA OTTO
F: 7
Price History:
26.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
At debut, 7th of 12 at Arawa Park on August 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 8 len behind Whatz Done Is Done carrying 57.5kg at $15.90. Drawn wide and likely to struggle.
11. 11. Four Leaf Clover
J: ABHAY SEESAT: LYNDA GERMAN
F: 0088x
Price History:
34.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
77
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Resumes. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic June 17 over 2000m, 6 len behind Allthekingshorses carrying 56.5kg at $47.40. Previously first up; ran last of 11 at Ellerslie April 27 over 1200m, soft track; 11 len behind Sabatini carrying 55.5kg at $63. Expecting a better return.
10. 10. Viva LAmour
J: ERIN M LEIGHTONT: TERRY POWELL
F: 00480
Price History:
34.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
48
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Last start raced on the pace before fading 11th of 13 at this track on August 15 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Fraudster carrying 56.5kg at $60.80. The start before that 8th of 14 at this track on August 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Shalabiya with 56.5kg at $115.10. A form reversal is likely.
7. 7. Chicflix
J: ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGET: PAUL MIRABELLI
F: 6x039
Price History:
41.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Comes off a 32 day let-up. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 10 at this track on August 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Alker Traz carrying 56.5kg at $22. The start before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Avondale on July 15 over 1600m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Classic Grace carrying 56.5kg at $28.40. Sure to be thereabouts.
12. 12. Marmocchia
J: LYNSEY SATHERLEYT: G A & D G ROGERSON & CLINT ISDALE
F: x00x8
Price History:
51.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after eight months 8th of 12 at Arawa Park on August 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 9 len behind Whatz Done Is Done with 57.5kg at $95.80. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1500m, slow going 8 len behind Tagalomu with 56.5kg at $127.90. Will need to do a bit more.

Non-Runners

2. Djibouti
J: -T: KURTIS PERTAB
F: 3424x
Price History:
5.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
82
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway June 12 over 2000m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Jake with 55.5kg at $3.10. On debut second of 10 at Arawa Park December 27 over 1400m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Clear Conscience carrying 56kg at $16.80. Expecting a positive return.
8. Able Dancer
J: -T: DAVINA WADDELL
F: 507x4
Price History:
51.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after eight months 4th of 12 at Arawa Park on August 12 over 1400m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Whatz Done Is Done carrying 57.5kg at $120.60. Previously second-up got back early 8th of 10 at Pukekohe on June 25 2025 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 16 len behind Santita with 57.5kg at $61.80. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.

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