WINTER IN AUCKLAND can win again. Brigitte Anne is fancied to take a hand, while Trip Of Faith is one to bear in mind too.
Winter In Auckland
Brigitte Anne
Trip Of Faith
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
1. Plumbago Park
J: Calvin HabibT: B. Webber
F: 2-3760318
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
47
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win at Vaal in April. 5/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Greyville (6f, AW) 47 days ago.
2. Trip Of Faith
J: Muzi YeniT: R. Klaasen
F: 41663
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
C&D winner. Winner here in March. 25/2, good third of 11 in handicap at this C&D (good) 17 days ago.
3. Brigitte Anne
J: Gavin LerenaT: J. J. van Vuuren
F: 344-231
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
1 win from 3 runs this year. Career best when winning 9-runner maiden at this C&D (good, 7/2) 42 days ago. Makes handicap debut.
4. Blindfire
J: Kobeli LihabaT: A. P. Peter
F: 12306446
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Sixth of 9 in handicap at Vaal (5f, good, 16/1) 21 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
5. Sakura Hanami
J: Craig ZackeyT: S. G. Tarry
F: 421-46403
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Course winner. Third of 9 in minor event at this course (5.8f, good, 16/1) 19 days ago.
6. Winter In Auckland
J: Kaidan BrewerT: A. P. Peter
F: 854-6171
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
5
Verdict
2 wins from 4 runs this year. First run since leaving J. Crawford when career best when winning 10-runner handicap (16/1) at this course (5.8f, good) 5 days ago. Expected to be bang there.
7. Ada Lovelace
J: Jeffery SysterT: B. Webber
F: 45124200
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
C&D winner. Winner here in March. 25/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at this course (5.8f, good) 19 days ago. Not taken lightly.
8. Misty Metal
J: Rachel VennikerT: A. P. Peter
F: 71-057808
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
C&D winner. 14/1, last of 8 in handicap at this course (5f, good) 7 days ago.
9. Clouds Clearing
J: Marco V'rensburgT: W/W Marwing
F: 00802d40
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Thirteenth of 14 in handicap (20/1) at this course (5.8f, good) 19 days ago. Merits consideration.
10. Concordia
J: Chase MaujeanT: F. Bronkhorst
F: 83609007
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
One win from 23 Flat runs. Twelve runs since last win in 2025. Seventh of 15 in handicap (33/1) at Vaal (7.4f, good) 14 days ago. Difficult ask.
11. Bell Of Angelus
J: Trent MayhewT: B. Webber
F: 05070004
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Fourth of 12 in handicap (66/1) at Vaal (6f, good) 14 days ago. Uphill task.
12. Together Again
J: Jarryd PennyT: C. I. Jonker
F: 0-4890080
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Two wins from 75 Flat runs. Thirty two runs since last win in 2024. 100/1, eleventh of 15 in handicap at Vaal (7.4f, good) 14 days ago. Uphill task.