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Tomorrow, June 26, 2026Flat5f

Verdict

JELLY ROLL (2) was back in winning form with a gritty performance to score by a nose at Te Aroha on a bog track, and he won't find this much harder, so with half a kilo less to carry, he can repeat the dose. TONIA'S DRAGON (7) has set the pace and only been run down late in her 2 starts this prep, and she usually hits her stride at this stage of her prep. She benefits from a 3kg claim and has a good chance to break her course duck. PUROSANGUE (5) had excuses last time out at Te Rapa after winning his maiden very comfortably at Arawa Park before that. He has a good gate and is well worth another chance. OPRESSOR (3) has followed up his debut win with a pair of solid efforts in this company, including a third at Ellerslie 3 weeks ago. Stick with him on an each-way basis. OPAEA JOE (1) posted career win number 10 at Te Aroha 6-days ago, and he is always a chance on a wet track. Include.

2. Reptak
7. Prudentia
5. Quondo

Win Only

5. 5. Quondo
J: MASAHIRO HASHIZUMET: LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT
F: 5210
Price History:
4.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Most recently ran last of 12 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Kia Kaha with 57kg at $4.60. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Arawa Park May 9 over 1215m in the wet defeating Gracetheace carrying 58.5kg at $2.60. Has ability and is well placed to atone.
3. 3. Ribkraka
J: SAM MCNABT: DANNY WALKER & ARRON TATA
F: 143
Price History:
4.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 10 at Ellerslie on June 6 over 1200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Iridescent with 57kg at $7.50. The start before that 4th of 12 at Te Rapa on May 2 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind General Menari carrying 57kg at $14.70. Will take plenty of beating.
10. Starlit Express
J: SAMANTHA COLLETTT: TONY PIKE
F: 3137x
Price History:
6.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
122
Verdict
Resuming after a spell of four months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Pukekohe February 25 over 1400m, soft track; 5 len behind Glance carrying 54.5kg at $5.90. When resuming last campaign sixth of 11 at Arawa Park November 16 over 1230m, soft track; 5 len behind L'aigle Noir with 54.5kg at $25.10. Expecting a bright return.
2. 2. Reptak
J: MICHAEL MCNABT: SAMANTHA LOGAN
F: 7x741
Price History:
6.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Racing well recently. At the latest run won by a nose at Te Aroha June 4 over 1150m in heavy going defeating Timetoplaythegame with 60kg at $8.50. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on May 29 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Opaea Joe carrying 59kg at $26. Sure to prove hard to beat.
7. 7. Prudentia
J: JOE NISHIZUKAT: PAM GERARD
F: 81x24
Price History:
12.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
49
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 49 day let-up. First-up 2nd of 8 at Avondale on April 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind Unison carrying 54.5kg at $3.60. Second-up 4th of 13 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 1215m, in the wet; 1.4 len behind Amazonia with 55.5kg at $5.10. Big chance.
9. Poppa Dennis
J: ERIN M LEIGHTONT: MICHAEL ROGERS
F: 69x03
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 12th of 14 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Unison carrying 56.5kg at $74.20. Second-up 3rd of 12 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Kia Kaha with 57.5kg at $34.20. Cannot be disregarded.
1. 1. Takeshi
J: TOM WIGRAMT: GAVIN OPIE
F: 01201
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
6
Verdict
At the latest run won by 1.2 len at Te Aroha June 21 over 1150m in heavy going defeating Luminance carrying 55kg at $4.90. The run before that 12th of 14 at Matamata on June 14 over 1200m, slow going 13 len behind Quondo with 55kg at $17.90. Definite chance for the finish.
12. Chasing Warrior
J: JACK TAPLINT: BRUCE WALLACE & GRANT COOKSLEY
F: x0x46
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
57
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Freshened for 57 days. Resuming 4th of 12 at Pukekohe Rating 65 on April 1 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Play It Again Sam with 54.5kg at $13.40. Second run from a spell 6th of 11 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Fleeting Glimpse carrying 54.5kg at $14.50. Not keen on his chances.
4. 4. Moneypenny
J: JASMINE FAWCETTT: PAULA WILKINSON
F: 1780x
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
300
Verdict
Resuming after a break of ten months. Finished off last preparation tenth of 14 at Te Aroha August 31 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 19 len behind Rocking with 57kg at $24.90. When resuming last campaign fourth of 10 at Te Aroha June 22 2025 over 1150m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Kaimai Queen with 53.5kg at $10. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
6. 6. Amazonia
J: ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGET: LENNY WINTERS
F: 7x30x
Price History:
23.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
336
Verdict
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Te Rapa July 26 over 1200m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Moneypenny carrying 55kg at $11.80. When resuming last campaign third of 11 at this track July 6 over 1200m, on heavy track; 0.5 len behind California Warrior carrying 54.5kg at $16.10. Likely to run well.
11. Soaring Pengshan
J: RIHAAN GOYARAMT: SHANE CRAWFORD
F: 1090x
Price History:
23.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
228
Verdict
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Te Aroha November 11 over 1400m, soft track; 9 len behind Tellum carrying 57.5kg at $22.40. Previously first up; fifth of 11 at Hawera August 10 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Im Bartholomew carrying 58.5kg at $11.50. Prefer to see how he returns.
8. 8. Oratia Beauty
J: HYEONTAEK OHT: J C PENDER
F: 0104x
Price History:
23.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
132
Verdict
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at Waipukurau Rating 65 February 15 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Damiano carrying 55.5kg at $13.80. On debut second last of 11 at Ellerslie 3yo Mdn-Sw October 25 over 1400m, soft track; 8 len behind Belle Cheval with 56.5kg at $36.10. Solid top-three proposition.
14. Koro's Princess
J: HAYLEY HASSMANT: GAVIN OPIE
F: 940x6
Price History:
41.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 11 at Te Aroha on June 4 over 1150m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Jelly Roll carrying 50kg at $25.70. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at this track on October 1 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Mr Marigold carrying 54kg at $16.70. Unlikely to be competitive.

Non-Runners

13. Atlanta Gold
J: -T: ALLAN MORLEY
F: x5078
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Last start 8th of 14 at Matamata on June 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Quondo with 55.5kg at $6.90. Before that 7th of 12 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Kia Kaha carrying 56kg at $10.70. A better run is on the cards.

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