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Saturday, July 18, 2026Flat1m

Verdict

URENUI (2) produced another honest performance when racing on the speed and finishing runner-up over 1500m at Trentham last start. He loves his home track, and will be at his peak fitness third up from a spell. The extra 300m is the key, and he can go one better. ASTORIA BROOKE (5) is very much win or bust, and she bounced back into form in style with an authoritative victory over 1600m at Te Rapa after tackling Listed company at Tauranga the run prior. She tries a middle distance for the first time this prep, and if her mind is on the job, she can repeat the dose. WHAT A CHARMA (3) has been knocking on the door, finishing a close second at Arawa Park after controlling the race for much of the journey. He loves heavy ground, and usually holds his form when fit. Stick with him. PICK OF THE LITTER (9) was a game fourth at Waverley last start after bolting in at Te Aroha before that. She maps to receive the run of the race from the pole position, and she has top 4 claims again.

2. Urenui
5. Astoria Brooke
3. What A Charma

Win Only

5. 5. Astoria Brooke
J: CRAIG GRYLLST: TONY PIKE
F: 04461
Price History:
3.20
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Te Rapa July 4 over 1600m in the wet defeating Rudyard with 54kg at $4. The run before that 6th of 14 at Tauranga in the LR Tauranga Classic on June 27 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Churchillian carrying 57kg at $12.30. Going well and rates highly.
10. 10. Ayteem
J: CHRIS DELLT: JANELLE MILLAR
F: 49242
Price History:
6.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 10 at Waverley on July 4 over 2200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Mckhan with 54kg at $7.60. The race before that 4th of 10 at Wanganui on June 13 over 2060m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Mckhan carrying 54kg at $11.50. Is ready to win again at short notice.
2. 2. Urenui
J: KAVISH CHOWDHOORYT: DEBBIE HARRIS
F: 29x42
Price History:
7.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Wanganui on June 13 over 1360m, slow going 2.25 len behind Mr Mojo Risin' carrying 54.5kg at $8.60. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Trentham on July 2 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Bradman carrying 55kg at $5.40. Rates highly and is sure to run well.
4. 4. Tobias
J: FLOOR MOERMANT: TONY DRAVITZKI
F: 0x562
Price History:
7.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 7 at Hawera on July 11 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 0.6 len behind Wheelitin with 54kg at $3.60. The start before that 6th of 12 at Trentham on June 10 over 1500m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Bradman carrying 54kg at $6.20. Bold showing expected.
9. 9. Pick Of The Litter
J: MASAHIRO HASHIZUMET: PETER LOCK
F: 9x414
Price History:
10.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 10 at Waverley on July 4 over 2200m, slow going 6 len behind Mckhan with 53kg at $11.80. The race before that came from midfield and won by 3 len at Te Aroha June 4 over 2200m in heavy going defeating Whatthemansaw with 55kg at $12.20. Capable of taking this out.
3. 3. What A Charma
J: SIENNA BROWNT: MARK IRWIN
F: 9x802
Price History:
12.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Last start 2nd of 7 at Arawa Park on July 1 over 1560m, in the wet; 1.0 len behind Scarlet Temple with 58.5kg at $20.60. The start before that 10th of 12 at Trentham on June 10 over 1500m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Bradman carrying 55kg at $42.50. Worth following, and he won't be far away.
7. 7. Wheelitin
J: JIM CHUNGT: ANNA CLEMENT
F: x3661
Price History:
13.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.6 len at Hawera July 11 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Tobias carrying 53kg at $18.40. Before that 6th of 8 at Trentham on July 2 over 1500m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Bradman with 54kg at $11. Won last start and is well-placed again.
12. 12. Fulla Grace
J: TONI DAVIEST: ALLAN SHARROCK
F: 05x18
Price History:
19.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.1 len at this track May 23 over 1800m on a soft track defeating Alaskan with 54kg at $13.50. Last start 8th of 11 at Waverley on July 4 over 1650m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Skattebo with 53kg at $17.70. Shapes up nicely.
6. 6. Rosetown Princess
J: ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGET: DARRELL HOLLINSHEAD
F: 86405
Price History:
21.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
At the latest run 5th of 8 at Te Rapa on July 4 over 1600m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Astoria Brooke carrying 54kg at $20.20. The start before that 10th of 12 at Ellerslie on June 6 over 2100m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Fly My Wey with 53.5kg at $25.80. Will need to do a bit more.
11. 11. Deadly Pony
J: KELLY MYERST: LISA LATTA
F: 630x7
Price History:
21.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after nine months ran second last of 8 at Trentham on July 2 over 1500m, in the wet; 14 len behind Bradman carrying 53kg at $18.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Otaki on July 8 2025 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Swingit Our Way with 54kg at $12.80. Fitter but looking to others.
8. 8. Identikit
J: LEAH HEMIT: LISA LATTA
F: 50x49
Price History:
21.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 12 at Trentham on June 10 over 1500m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Bradman with 54kg at $32. Last start ran second last of 10 at Waverley on July 4 over 2200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Mckhan carrying 54kg at $15.50. Others offer greater appeal.
13. 13. Hidalgo
J: AMBER RIDDELLT: NIALL QUINN
F: 07424
Price History:
41.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Last start 4th of 11 at Te Aroha on July 5 over 3100m, on a wet track; 5 len behind My Maebelline Girl with 68.5kg at $7. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Te Aroha on June 21 over 3100m, on rain affected going; 0.5 len behind Jake with 65kg at $5.30. Looks tested again this line-up.

Non-Runners

1. 1. Dusty Road
J: LIAM KAURIT: GRAEME CAMERON
F: 9x097
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Most recently ran last of 7 at Te Rapa on July 4 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Reward Smile with 58kg at $13.80. Before that 9th of 13 at Te Rapa on June 13 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Tristar with 60kg at $35.30. Has rough top 4 claims.

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