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Today, November 5, 2025Flat7f

Verdict

TARZADOR (6) got back and then left her run too late over 1400m at Te Aroha 15 days ago over 1400m when starting near favourite. She is back out to a mile and more importantly, Opie Bosson will keep the ride. She can get the job done this time. DON PAULY (1) ran on late and only peaked late on his run when finishing third at Matamata last time out. He will be peaking at the right time, and in this company, he is always an each-way threat, especially if there is some cut in the ground. PROUDTOBEHERE (5) motored home once in the clear at Te Aroha last start against a few of these, and she strips fitter second up from a spell. The step up to a mile is ideal, and she can have the last say in this. GUIDING LIGHT (12) came to the end of her run late at Waverley as the favourite last start, and will drop 3kg here due to her racing out of her grade. She is well worth including in all combinations. BARCELONA (10) has been disappointing, but she is worth another chance in this sort of field.

6. Tarzador
1. Don Pauly
5. Proudtobehere

R8 1600m Hcap

12. 12. Guiding Light
J: SAMANTHA COLLETTT: STEVEN RAMSAY & JULIA RITCHIE
F: 324
Price History:
3.25
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Racing well recently. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Waverley on October 19 over 1650m, slow going 3 len behind Girl Talk with 57.5kg at $5.10. The run before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 24 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Happy Youmzain with 56.5kg at $4.90. On-pacer who will take catching this time.
5. 5. Proudtobehere
J: ELEN NICHOLAST: ANDREW FORSMAN
F: 076x5
Price History:
4.50
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 11 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind What A Yarn with 56kg at $7. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Pukekohe on April 23 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Listening carrying 56.5kg at $10.40. Anticipating a big run.
6. 6. Tarzador
J: OPIE BOSSONT: GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON
F: x3394
Price History:
4.33
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
At the latest run 4th of 11 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind What A Yarn carrying 57kg at $3.70. Before that 9th of 11 at Hawera on October 4 over 1600m, in the wet; 14 len behind Arksey with 53kg at $10.60. Will prove hard to beat again.
1. 1. Don Pauly
J: -T: PETER & SHAUN MCKAY
F: 8x373
Price History:
7.50
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Matamata on October 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Crackercol carrying 58.5kg at $4.40. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 10 over 2000m, 4 len behind Saint Brigid with 55.5kg at $4.80. Expected to be very competitive.
10. 10. Barcelona
J: CORENTIN BERGET: MARGARET FALCONER
F: 60778
Price History:
11.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Most recently 8th of 11 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind What A Yarn with 54.5kg at $9.10. Before that 7th of 11 at this track on October 8 over 1600m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Sacred Combatant with 52.5kg at $24.50. Will be saved up for one last crack.
9. 9. Silkdegrees
J: -T: PHILLIP STEVENS
F: 62703
Price History:
12.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
At the latest run raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1400m, slow going 0.7 len behind What A Yarn with 55.5kg at $25. The race before that 10th of 12 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Just Call Me Jonny carrying 54kg at $20.30. In the mix again.
4. 4. Sally
J: -T: GAVIN OPIE
F: 60304
Price History:
13.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Matamata on October 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Crackercol carrying 56.5kg at $13.40. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 13 at Te Aroha on September 21 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Soaring Pengshan with 67kg at $11. Thereabouts last time out. Can play a role in the outcome.
11. 11. Mood Painter
J: GEORGE ROOKET: PAM GERARD
F: 20470
Price History:
15.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Last start raced on the pace before fading 10th of 13 at Taupo on October 10 over 2000m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Tukituki with 53kg at $24.20. The run before that 7th of 9 at Taupo on August 17 over 1800m, on heavy track; 19 len behind Te Atatu Dream with 51.5kg at $11.80. Can't recommend.
3. 3. Frosbie
J: COURTNEY BARNEST: DEAN WILES
F: 16800
Price History:
51.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Last start ran last of 11 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind What A Yarn with 59kg at $19.40. The race before that ran last of 15 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 2200m, on a slow track; 20 len behind Double Take carrying 57.5kg at $40.10. Needs to do more.
8. 8. Mandalo
J: BAILEY ROGERSONT: MICHELLE NORTHCOTT
F: x86x0
Price History:
71.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after 16 months second last of 11 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind What A Yarn with 54.5kg at $55.50. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Waverley on July 28 2024 over 3000m, on rain affected going; 27 len behind Mugshot with 67kg at $17.60. Looks to have a big job ahead again.

Non-Runners

2. 2. Lagisquet
J: -T: JENNA MAHONEY
F: 3000x
Price History:
8.50
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
230
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Pukekohe March 21 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Gold Currency carrying 57.5kg at $29.20. When resuming last campaign ran last of 7 at Ellerslie January 12 over 1300m, 7 len behind Koheroa with 58kg at $15.10. Might be better off following this run.
7. 7. Eddies Dream
J: -T: MICHAEL ROGERS
F: 27884
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Most recently 4th of 14 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1600m, on heavy track; 1.1 len behind Principled with 54kg at $27.50. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at Matamata on October 17 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Crackercol with 57kg at $11.70. Capable on his day and is a top-three hope.
13. 13. Madiran
J: -T: MICHAEL ROGERS
F: 07696
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Most recently led to the turn then faded 6th of 9 at Matamata on October 17 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Crackercol carrying 55kg at $26.30. The start before that 9th of 12 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Just Call Me Jonny with 50kg at $54.30. Rates highly and cannot be underestimated.

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