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Today, September 12, 2026Flat1m2f

Verdict

ARKSEY (7) is closing on on another win with 3 second-place finishes in a row, and if the track comes up as heavy, he will be very hard to beat. A firmer surface will also not be too much of a problem for him either. CONEY ISLAND (4) is another consistent gelding who has held his form on wet tracks through the winter. He has a good draw, and is worth including in all top 4 combos again. SUBTLE IMAGE (1) carried his top recent poly track form through to the turf when finishing runner-up at Whanganui a fortnight ago. He has thrived since joining the Didham yard, and he can produce yet another honest effort here. THE FINNSTER (5) led all the way at Whanganui last start, and he will be trying to do the same here. Keep safe.

7. Arksey
4. Coney Island
1. Subtle Image

Win Only

7. 7. Arksey
J: KELLY MYERST: HARVEY WILSON
F: 35222
Price History:
4.50
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track on August 22 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Malachy carrying 55kg at $3. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Waverley on July 24 over 2200m, slow going 1.3 len behind Another Won't Hurt carrying 55kg at $3.60. One of the prime contenders.
9. 9. Jungleland
J: CRAIG GRYLLST: LUCY C DE LAUTOUR
F: 32154
Price History:
7.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
At the latest run 4th of 8 at this track on August 22 over 2100m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Malachy with 56kg at $7.40. The start before that 5th of 13 at Riccarton Park on August 8 over 2000m, in the wet; 3 len behind Bundy carrying 56kg at $5.60. Should be thereabouts.
4. 4. Coney Island
J: CHRIS DELLT: LISA LATTA
F: 62223
Price History:
9.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 10 at Wanganui on August 29 over 1600m, in the wet; 3 len behind Rosesrred with 58.5kg at $9.20. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 13 at Riccarton Park on August 8 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 1.1 len behind Bundy carrying 57.5kg at $6.30. Close to a win. Up in trip and is worth some thought.
1. 1. Subtle Image
J: TOM WIGRAMT: PETER AND TRENT DIDHAM
F: 21112
Price History:
8.50
Age:
7
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Racing well recently. Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Wanganui on August 29 over 2040m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Wheelitin carrying 54kg at $3.40. The run before that favourite; settled well back; won by 1.0 len at Cambridge Synthetic on August 7 over 2000m defeating Skymax with 57kg at $26.80. Rates highly. No surprise to see him back in the winners' circle.
10. 10. Loch Katrine
J: MICHAEL MCNABT: DANIEL MILLER
F: 05345
Price History:
9.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Most recently 5th of 8 at Ruakaka on August 15 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Super Rosa with 56kg at $7.70. The run before that 4th of 7 at Otaki on July 30 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Benefactor carrying 52kg at $6.50. Might struggle again.
5. 5. The Finnster
J: CRYSTAL LINDSAYT: CHRISSY BAMBRY
F: 15441
Price History:
9.50
Age:
8
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Racing well recently. Last start favourite; won by 1.3 len at Wanganui on August 29 over 2040m in heavy going defeating Poetic Justice with 56.5kg at $4.90. The start before that 4th of 13 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 15 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Hi Yo Fox Rox carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. Multiple winner over this distance and worth following up.
13. 13. Ocean Melody
J: TONI DAVIEST: LISA LATTA
F: 26513
Price History:
9.50
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Form hard to fault. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track on August 22 over 2100m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Malachy carrying 54kg at $11. Before that scored a big 3 len win at Wanganui on August 2 over 2060m in the wet defeating Quill with 56kg at $3.90. Looks a solid top-4 prospect.
12. 12. Stella Success
J: LILY SUTHERLANDT: JOSHUA LAVELLE & SACHA RENNIE
F: 17625
Price History:
12.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
At the latest run 5th of 8 at this track on August 22 over 2100m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Malachy carrying 55.5kg at $5.40. The run before that 2nd of 13 at Hawera on August 9 over 2100m, in the wet; 2 len behind Malachy with 55kg at $5.70. Can do much better this time.
15. 15. Dictation
J: SARAH MACNABT: P NELSON & C MCDOUGAL
F: 34353
Price History:
13.00
Age:
9
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Te Aroha on September 3 over 3100m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Squire with 68kg at $4.40. The start before that 5th of 8 at Riccarton Park on August 8 over 4200m, on rain affected going; 16 len behind Little Thief carrying 69kg at $5.50. Others read better. Has to raise the bar to be competitive in this line-up.
6. 6. Identikit
J: BRUNO QUEIROZT: LISA LATTA
F: x4965
Price History:
12.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 13 at Hawera on August 9 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Malachy with 57kg at $12. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on July 18 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Ayteem with 54kg at $27.60. Looking to others.
3. 3. Donnybrook
J: ERIN M LEIGHTONT: MIKE BRESLIN
F: 10357
Price History:
13.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Last start ran last of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 15 over 2000m, on heavy track; 43 len behind Ayteem with 57kg at $6.30. Before that got back early 5th of 10 at Waverley on July 4 over 2200m, slow going 6 len behind Mckhan carrying 53kg at $9.50. Looks safely held again.
11. 11. King Cabal
J: JIM CHUNGT: GRANT & TANA SHAW
F: xp511
Price History:
19.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
48
Verdict
Chasing a hat-trick. Comes off a 48 day let-up. Last start won by a 0.2 len at Te Aroha on July 26 over 2200m in heavy going defeating Muscovado carrying 58.5kg at $21.20. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 4 len win at Tauranga on July 12 over 2100m in heavy going defeating Heavenly Lady with 58.5kg at $3.90. Rates a top 4 hope and can feature in the finish.
14. 14. Weneedashock
J: ELEN NICHOLAST: HOWIE MATHEWS
F: 13451
Price History:
23.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Most recently won by 1.3 len at Awapuni Synthetic on August 30 over 2140m defeating Giveusawink carrying 57.5kg at $2.20. Before that 5th of 8 at Woodville on August 16 over 3000m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind The Belvoir carrying 65.5kg at $4.60. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
16. 16. Keepitinyourwallet
J: KAVISH CHOWDHOORYT: STEPHEN MERCER
F: 53696
Price History:
51.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
At the latest run 6th of 8 at Awapuni Synthetic on August 30 over 1700m, 4 len behind Croix De Guerre with 54kg at $11.20. The race before that 9th of 14 at Otaki on July 10 over 2100m, on a wet track; 20 len behind Ziggy Khan with 59kg at $10.80. Not likely to buck the trend this time.

Non-Runners

8. 8. Croix De Guerre
J: LISA ALLPRESST: JOHNO BENNER
F: 66x11
Price History:
10.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Third-up today. Resuming won by 0.6 len at Awapuni Synthetic on August 13 over 1400m defeating Dazz with 53.5kg at $4.10. Second run from a spell won by a 0.1 len at Awapuni Synthetic on August 30 over 1700m defeating Perfect Pete carrying 54.5kg at $2.30. Well placed to bring up the hat-trick.
2. 2. Solidify
J: GEORGE ROOKET: G A & D G ROGERSON & CLINT ISDALE
F: 07624
Price History:
15.00
Age:
6
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Form hard to fault. Most recently got back early 4th of 7 at Te Aroha on September 3 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Overrated with 55kg at $4.30. Before that 2nd of 8 at Ruakaka on August 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Super Rosa carrying 60.5kg at $5.70. Must come into consideration over this longer journey.

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