Trentham

Tomorrow, January 2, 2026Flat7fSoft

Verdict

BRADLEY (2) was an overdue maiden winner fresh up at Matamata during the spring, and then went close to another win with a nose defeat here 4 weeks ago, when flashing home late from near last on the home turn. He has a better draw and can have the last say this time. DRAGON BLOSSOM (10) has been handled patiently and finally got the job done at Arawa Park nearly a month ago. Bruno Queiroz has picked up the ride, and she can repeat the dose. DARK AND DUSTY (3) ran on strongly fresh up when finishing third here last month, and then won at Otaki 8 days ago by a neck. He is still on the up, and will be hard to hold out again. NEW YORK BELLE (7) has improved since resuming from a spell, and followed up her easy win fresh up with a game second at Tauherenikau just over 3 weeks ago. Craig Grylls has returned to the saddle, and the pair merits healthy respect. SAM'S TURN (6) has yet to find his good poly track form on the turn, but can improve sharply on a firmer surface. Don't risk him.

2. Bradley
10. Dragon Blossom
3. Dark And Dusty

Win Only

2. 2. Bradley
J: OPIE BOSSONT: CODY COLE
F: 3x172
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Last start 2nd of 14 at this track on December 6 over 1600m, slow going nose behind Knickerless with 58kg at $10. The run before that 7th of 14 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1600m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Principled with 58.5kg at $5.10. Went close last time. Leading prospect.
7. 7. New York Belle
J: CRAIG GRYLLST: BILL THURLOW AND SAM O'MALLEY
F: 77x12
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Third-up today. Resuming won by 2.75 len at New Plymouth Raceway November 21 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Madison carrying 57.5kg at $4.30. Second-up sat on the pace when 2nd of 14 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Afternoon Siesta carrying 56kg at $7.90. Capable of a better showing. Hard to beat on her best form.
8. 8. Subiaco
J: SAMANTHA COLLETTT: PETER & SHAUN MCKAY
F: 13089
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Last start 9th of 14 at this track on December 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Knickerless with 58kg at $9.90. The run before that 8th of 12 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Lachie with 56kg at $13.80. Nicely placed and cannot be underestimated.
10. 10. Dragon Blossom
J: BRUNO QUEIROZT: PAM GERARD
F: 33x21
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 15 at Avondale on November 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Protheatrics carrying 54.5kg at $13.80. Last start won by 1.0 len at Arawa Park December 5 over 1560m in soft going defeating La Danza with 54.5kg at $5.40. Racing well. Capable enough on her day and can make it two in a row.
9. 9. Unusual Invader
J: MASAHIRO HASHIZUMET: FRASER AURET
F: 31
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 11 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Fleeting Glimpse carrying 56.5kg at $3.90. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Tauherenikau December 10 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Nightowl with 56.5kg at $5.20. One of the chances.
14. 14. Pacific Princess
J: DANIEL STACKHOUSET: JOHN BARY
F: 10366
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Last start 6th of 13 at this track on December 14 over 1600m, 7 len behind Piercing Arrow carrying 56kg at $11.10. The start before that 6th of 13 at Otaki on November 30 over 1600m, 6 len behind Fosse with 56.5kg at $12.30. Top-three candidate.
3. 3. Dark And Dusty
J: JONATHAN RIDDELLT: STEPHEN NICKALLS
F: 79x31
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 14 at this track on December 14 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Right Of Appeal carrying 58.5kg at $23.40. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck at Otaki December 26 over 1600m in soft going defeating Starpello with 58.5kg at $7.90. Can make it back-to-back wins.
5. 5. Knickerless
J: LEAH HEMIT: LISA LATTA
F: 0x410
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Last start 11th of 13 at this track on December 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Island Life with 54kg at $24.80. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a nose at this track December 6 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Bradley with 56kg at $28. Will get back in the run and need a bit of luck.
6. 6. Sams Turn
J: SAM WEATHERLEYT: KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY, COPPER BELT LODGE
F: 52588
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Last start 8th of 14 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Afternoon Siesta carrying 58.5kg at $12.10. The start before that sat on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Waverley on November 14 over 1650m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Piccolino with 59kg at $4.70. Worth including.
13. 13. Macee Girl
J: WARREN KENNEDYT: MARTIN O'MALLEY
F: 058x5
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after 11 months 5th of 10 at this track on December 6 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind The Perfect One with 55kg at $15.40. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Ellerslie on November 5 2024 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Frostfair with 57kg at $8.50. Strips fitter and expected to figure prominently.
1. 1. Vee Vee
J: JIM CHUNGT: ROYDON BERGERSON
F: 5x000
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 13 at this track on December 20 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Island Life with 54.5kg at $66.90. The race before that 10th of 13 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Uncle Arch carrying 55kg at $74.30. Struggling to make a case.
12. 12. Miraqua
J: TONI DAVIEST: DANNY FRYE
F: x9709
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Most recently 9th of 15 at this track on December 20 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Anderson Bridge with 55kg at $91.70. The run before that 10th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1400m, 10 len behind Eight Lucky Prawns carrying 59kg at $10.50. Not among the chances.
11. 11. Magic Charm
J: WIREMU PINNT: RAYMOND CONNORS
F: x9000
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Last start eased back early on 11th of 15 at this track on December 20 over 1400m, slow going 9 len behind Anderson Bridge carrying 57kg at $53. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 14 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1600m, slow going 14 len behind Blue Jeanie with 58kg at $25.60. Hard to make a case.
16. 16. Bean A Pleasure
J: ELEN NICHOLAST: GARY VILE
F: 00602
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Otaki on December 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Rev It Up Rusty carrying 55.5kg at $12.30. Before that ran last of 14 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Afternoon Siesta with 54kg at $47.30. Impressed last start. Should measure up.

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