Third-up today. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 1400m, slow going neck behind Justice For All with 57.5kg at $2.70. Second-up faded in the straight 5th of 11 at this track on December 10 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Unusual Invader with 56.5kg at $2.50. Big chance to atone.
3. 3. Dancing Shadow
J: BRUNO QUEIROZT: KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY, COPPER BELT LODGE
F: 4744
Price History:
6.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Recent form sound. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track on December 10 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind Falcrests Belle with 57kg at $4.70. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track on November 9 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Nedelin carrying 57kg at $4.20. Likely to feature.
1. 1. Jacobite Rising
J: JIM CHUNGT: ROYDON BERGERSON
Price History:
6.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
Four-year-old gelding making debut by Ocean Park out of Dubonnet. Purchased for NZD $ 60,000 (NZB 2023 Ready to Run Sale). Was second in a Foxton barrier trial over 1000m December 16. Should be primed for a big run despite a tricky gate.
5. 5. Darlight Prince
J: KATE HERCOCKT: FRASER AURET
Price History:
5.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
First starter. Three-year-old gelding by Darci Brahma out of Twilight Granita. At the most recent trial finished seventh at Woodville over 850m. Worth including.
8. 8. Belles Charm
J: CHRIS DELLT: LISA LATTA
F: 6x40
Price History:
11.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
49
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 12 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 1200m, 3 len behind Zorero with 56.5kg at $11.10. Second-up 12th of 14 at Trentham on December 14 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Right Of Appeal with 56.5kg at $4.60. Major player.
7. 7. I Am Jazz
J: MADAN SINGHT: FRASER AURET
F: 4505x
Price History:
15.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
453
Verdict
Is first-up after a break of 15 months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Awapuni Synthetic F&M Mdn-Sw October 6 2024 over 1400m, 19 len behind Costae carrying 57.5kg at $6.40. When resuming last campaign second last of 8 at Otaki April 25 2024 over 1100m, 8 len behind Ima Brazen One with 54kg at $6.90. Expected to run well.
2. 2. Time Saved
J: M HUDSONT: S DOUGAN
Price History:
26.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
Four-year-old gelding (Time Test - Thepartygirl) has trialled on three occasions leading into today's race. Sixth at Foxton in a 1000m trial on December 16. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.
4. 4. All In Navy
J: AMBER RIDDELLT: MIKE BRESLIN
F: 7
Price History:
26.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
At debut, 7th of 9 at Trentham on December 14 over 1000m, 9 len behind Cosmic Dream with 57.5kg at $19. Don't think he will trouble this field.
Non-Runners
9. Sundown Sav
J: TONI DAVIEST: PETER AND TRENT DIDHAM
Price History:
11.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
Filly by Savabeel on debut. Ran 3rd in a trial at Foxton over 1000m on December 16. Market watch recommended.