Tauranga

Today, March 15, 2025Flat7fSoft

Verdict

HERBERT (2) is going for four wins in a row today. First race clockwise here. He is trying G2 for the first time here too. The gelding can keep winning. WHAT YOU WISH FOR (4) has come good in his last two runs. Course placed. Proven on dry and wet footing. Top tier must in this field. WAITAK (1) is a class dropper here. Wide draw. He is still a win chance in this no matter the footing on offer today. AEGON (5) was poor at his last start. Ran super at prior run when close up at G1. Well in here at 55kg. NAVIGATOR (7) total forgive last start as hopelessly blocked the last 200m. Course placed. Wide draw. Chance here at overs.

2. Herbert
4. What You Wish For
1. Waitak

Win Only

1. 1. Waitak
J: RYAN ELLIOTT: LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT
F: 29646
Price History:
4.75
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
At the latest run 6th of 11 at Ellerslie in the G1 O-M Wfa Classic on February 22 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind El Vencedor with 59kg at $20.80. The start before that 4th of 12 at Te Rapa in the G1 Bcd Grp Sprnt on February 8 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Here To Shock carrying 59kg at $24.30. Class dropper. Wide draw. Win chance no matter the footing.
5. 5. Aegon
J: VINNIE COLGANT: ANDREW FORSMAN
F: 80240
Price History:
5.50
Age:
7
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
At the latest run second last of 11 at Ellerslie in G1 O-M Wfa Classic on February 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind El Vencedor carrying 59kg at $26.40. Before that 4th of 15 at Trentham in G1 Thordon Mile on January 11 over 1600m, slow going 0.6 len behind Provence carrying 55kg at $14.20. Poor at last start. Close up run prior at G1. Well in here at 55kg.
7. 7. Navigator
J: MASAHIRO HASHIZUMET: CODY COLE
F: 3x398
Price History:
6.50
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
At the latest run 8th of 14 at Matamata on March 1 over 1500m, 4 len behind Herbert carrying 58kg at $6.30. Before that 9th of 12 at Te Rapa in the G1 Bcd Grp Sprnt on February 8 over 1400m, 12 len behind Here To Shock with 59kg at $44.80. Forgive last start as hopelessly blocked the last 200m. Course placed. Wide draw. Chance here at overs.
2. 2. Herbert
J: HARRY GRACET: JOHN WHEELER
F: 08111
Price History:
7.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
On a three run winning streak. Last start won by a long-neck at Matamata March 1 over 1500m defeating Quality Time carrying 55kg at $10.80. Before that won by 0.8 len at New Plymouth Raceway in G3 Taranaki Cup February 1 over 1800m on a rain affected track defeating Midnight Blue with 55kg at $20.40. Going for four wins in a row today. First race clockwise. Trying G2 for first time.
4. 4. What You Wish For
J: CRAIG GRYLLST: MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
F: x9861
Price History:
8.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Last start won by a head at Matamata in LR Kaimai Stks February 15 over 2000m in soft going defeating Wolfgang carrying 53kg at $7.10. The race before that 6th of 14 at Ellerslie in LR Aotearoa Clssc on January 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Orchestral with 57.5kg at $17.30. Has come good in last two runs. Proven on dry and wet. Top tier must.
12. 12. Leroy Brown
J: ULRIKA HOLMQUISTT: STEPHEN RALPH
F: 41151
Price History:
11.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Most recently won by a head at Matamata March 1 over 1600m defeating Val Di Zoldo carrying 61kg at $9.20. The start before that did the work up front then tired 5th of 12 at Matamata on February 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Desert Mystic carrying 61kg at $11.80. Racing well. Unbeaten in three runs here. Multiple class riser here. Likely leader.
8. 8. Wild Night
J: WARREN KENNEDYT: MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
F: 150x0
Price History:
12.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
First-up after two months sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 11 at Flemington in the LR The Elms Hcp on February 15 over 1400m, slow going 14 len behind Rise At Dawn with 54.5kg at $14. Previously second-up won by 2.25 len at this track Hcp November 2 over 1300m on a soft track defeating La Crique with 55.5kg at $6.30. Health issue fresh up. Now back in New Zealand. Course winner. Winning rider atop.
11. 11. Hasstobeawinner
J: GEORGE ROOKET: ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD
F: 31123
Price History:
13.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Taupo on February 26 over 1400m, 3 len behind Channel Surfer carrying 60kg at $5.10. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 15 at Ellerslie in the LR Fulton Fam Stks on February 1 over 1500m, on a slow track; 5 len behind El Vencedor with 53kg at $8.30. Course winner. First try at G2. Much improved gelding.
10. 10. Quality Time
J: WIREMU PINNT: KYLIE HOSKIN
F: 58762
Price History:
19.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
At the latest run 2nd of 14 at Matamata on March 1 over 1500m, long-neck behind Herbert carrying 53kg at $18.50. The start before that 6th of 15 at Ellerslie in the LR Fulton Fam Stks on February 1 over 1500m, on a slow track; 6 len behind El Vencedor carrying 53kg at $53.50. First race at G2. Wide draw. Several here are better.
3. 3. Dionysus
J: KELLY MYERST: ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD
F: 6066x
Price History:
23.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
73
Verdict
Finished off last campaign sixth of 13 at Ellerslie in G3 Qn Eliz Ii Cup January 1 over 2400m, soft track; 4 len behind Son Of Sun with 57.5kg at $6.10. When resuming last campaign fifth of 8 at Te Rapa Hcp September 15 over 1600m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Islington Lass carrying 57kg at $15.60. Distance dropper fresh up. Course winner. Has scored in this state. G2 placed.
13. 13. Uderzo
J: NIRANJAN PARMART: LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT
F: 45306
Price History:
26.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Last start 6th of 8 at Taupo on February 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Channel Surfer with 58kg at $6. The run before that 11th of 15 at Ellerslie in the LR Fulton Fam Stks on February 1 over 1500m, slow going 8 len behind El Vencedor with 53kg at $17.20. Unbeaten in two runs here. Best ridden quiet. G2 placed at a Mile.
9. 9. Dark Destroyer
J: MATT CARTWRIGHTT: DARRYN & BRIAR WEATHERLEY
F: 5869x
Price History:
23.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
308
Verdict
Finished last preparation ninth of 14 at Arawa Park in LR Rotorua Cup May 11 over 2200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Bella Waters with 58kg at $11.40. When resuming last campaign ninth of 12 at Newcastle The Hunter on November 18 2023 over 1300m, 7 len behind Coal Crusher with 55.5kg at $101. Twice trialled so ready to resume. Proven fresh up. Has won at G1, G2 and G3. Ace barrier.
14. 14. Butterfield
J: TAYLA MITCHELLT: PATRICK MCCARTEN
F: 00475
Price History:
41.00
Age:
9
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Most recently 5th of 7 at Ellerslie on February 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Tomodachi carrying 53kg at $20.40. The run before that 7th of 11 at Matamata on February 15 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Nicconi County with 59.5kg at $14.30. Dual winner here. First race at G2. Not going well enough.

Non-Runners

6. 6. Skyman
J: SAM SPRATTT: STEPHEN MARSH
F: 25744
Price History:
12.00
Age:
9
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
42

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