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Today, August 7, 2026Flat5f

Verdict

LITTLE BIT OF LOVE (1) has been racing well as he usually does on this course through the winter, and he came home with a rush through the field here 2 weeks ago when finishing second. He will have plenty of market support again, and he deserves another winning turn. GOSPODIN (3) has been a long time between drinks, and he may have forgotten how to win. He likes the track and is always a top 4 chance. CAITLYNS WISH (4) has been kept very busy since resuming from a spell, and if she can hold the front from the pole position, then she could well steal this race. BELLA TIMING (6) led all the way to win at New Plymouth 3 weeks ago, and his stable seldom leave this track without picking up some major prize money, so stick with her. DUSTY ROAD (2) has been building up his fitness, and in a small field he is ready to show his best again. KAIMAI QUEEN (5) did nothing in the Opunake Cup last time out, but she can bounce straight back into the money here.

1. Little Bit Of Love
3. Gospodin
4. Caitlyns Wish

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6. 6. Bella Timing
J: TOM WIGRAMT: ALLAN SHARROCK
F: 0x831
Price History:
3.20
Age:
6
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Form hard to fault. Last start won by 1.5 len at New Plymouth Raceway July 18 over 1200m in the wet defeating Cremant with 55.5kg at $4.30. Before that 3rd of 11 at Waverley on July 4 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Cremant with 55.5kg at $9.10. Draws well and another big run is in store.
1. 1. Little Bit Of Love
J: JOE NISHIZUKAT: LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT
F: 13222
Price History:
3.20
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Racing well recently. At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at this track on July 25 over 1300m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Jethro Tull with 56kg at $4. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at this track on July 4 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 0.6 len behind Reward Smile carrying 57kg at $3.90. Nicely placed and is sure to run well.
3. 3. Gospodin
J: SAM MCNABT: J C PENDER
F: 53430
Price History:
4.50
Age:
9
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Last start 10th of 14 at New Plymouth Raceway in the LR Opunake Cup on July 18 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Prioress with 53kg at $9. The start before that 3rd of 7 at this track on July 4 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Reward Smile with 53.5kg at $5.90. Sure to prove hard to beat at a circuit he has enjoyed in the past.
4. 4. Caitlyns Wish
J: COOPER STUMBLEST: STEPHEN AUTRIDGE
F: x0645
Price History:
5.50
Age:
7
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Most recently ran second last in a small field at Otaki on July 30 over 1100m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Tolstoy carrying 50.5kg at $6.50. The start before that 4th in a small field at Hawera on July 11 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Prioress with 50kg at $6.50. In the mix.
5. 5. Kaimai Queen
J: ELEN NICHOLAST: GLEN OLD
F: 7x520
Price History:
9.50
Age:
9
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Last start ran second last of 14 at New Plymouth Raceway in the LR Opunake Cup on July 18 over 1400m, in the wet; 9 len behind Prioress with 53kg at $22.10. The run before that 2nd of 14 at Tauranga in the LR Tauranga Classic on June 27 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Churchillian with 57kg at $71.50. Expect she will make amends.
2. 2. Dusty Road
J: JOE DOYLET: GRAEME CAMERON
F: x0978
Price History:
9.50
Age:
7
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Last start ran last of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 22 over 2000m, 12 len behind Prisca carrying 60.5kg at $18.20. The start before that ran last of 7 at this track on July 4 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Reward Smile carrying 58kg at $13.80. Watch for him to be flashing home.

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