Ruakaka

Today, July 11, 2025Flat5fSoft

Verdict

JUDICIAL (2) won a trial before being beaten as an odds-on favourite at Ellerslie fresh up 5 weeks ago. He did himself no favours that day when racing too keenly in front and will be much better for that hit-out. On top this time, so follow your money. NIAGARA SKY (6) was also a beaten favourite fresh up after leading, and she too will improve quickly with a run under her belt. She benefits from a 2kg claim and will give the top pick plenty to think about. BARONET (1) has not won for some time but was only beaten by a neck at Tauranga when finishing runner-up there 3 weeks ago. He has a jumping career ahead of him and will be rock-hard fit for this assignment. Each way claims again. TONIA'S DRAGON (9) won the latest of 2 trials before finishing third as favourite at Te Aroha fresh up nearly 3 weeks ago. She has won second up in the past and adds to the puzzle. Stick with her. BAD EDUCATION (4) is racing his way back into form and is worth including in all combinations.

2. Judicial
6. Niagara Sky
1. Baronet

R4 1200m Hcap

2. 2. Judicial
J: VINNIE COLGANT: BEN & RYAN FOOTE
F: 164x3
Price History:
2.88
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
First-up after four months 3rd of 7 at Ellerslie on June 7 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Pokuru Gold carrying 56kg at $1.80. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len at Cranbourne Cl1 January 11 over 1200m defeating Naughty Bennie with 58.5kg at $3.60. Led up and wilted fresh up for a new yard. Has won second up.
3. 3. Reptak
J: GARETH LAHOUDT: LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT
F: 6x165
Price History:
4.33
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
At the latest run 5th of 8 at Tauranga on June 21 over 1200m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Cleat with 56.5kg at $5.30. The start before that 6th of 14 at Ellerslie on May 17 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Old Bill Bone carrying 56kg at $9.80. Can improve again. Well placed to bounce back to form.
9. 9. Tonias Dragon
J: JASMINE FAWCETTT: PAM GERARD
F: 163x3
Price History:
6.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
First-up after nine months sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Te Aroha on June 22 over 1150m, in the wet; 2 len behind Kaimai Queen carrying 57kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at Oamaru on July 21 over 1200m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Ugo carrying 55kg at $3.70. Fitter and is a leading contender.
7. 7. Oneira
J: JOE DOYLET: CODY COLE
F: 8x263
Price History:
6.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Most recently 3rd of 8 at Tauranga on June 21 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.4 len behind Cleat with 54.5kg at $5. The race before that second last of 7 at Ellerslie on June 7 over 1100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Pokuru Gold carrying 54.5kg at $6.70. Open to further improvement.
6. 6. Niagara Sky
J: RIHAAN GOYARAMT: RALPH MANNING
F: 531x3
Price History:
6.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
First-up after eight months 3rd of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on June 10 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.1 len behind Finest Hour carrying 51.5kg at $4.20. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Te Rapa on July 27 over 1400m, on heavy track; 20 len behind Sterling Express carrying 52kg at $7.40. Genuine galloper and cannot be discounted.
4. 4. Bad Education
J: SAM MCNABT: JOSHUA KING
F: x0463
Price History:
7.50
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Last start 3rd of 14 at this track on June 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Part Time Lover carrying 55.5kg at $15. The start before that 6th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 18 over 970m, 3 len behind Brazen Affair carrying 56.5kg at $14.90. Course placed. Can fill a placing or be first four.
5. 5. Kaimai Queen
J: -T: GLEN OLD
F: x6021
Price History:
9.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Most recently won by 1.75 len at Te Aroha June 22 over 1150m in the wet defeating Inca Belle carrying 56.5kg at $8.10. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Te Aroha on June 2 over 1150m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Twain with 51kg at $28.20. Capable enough on her day and is one of the major players.
10. 10. Dancing Dream
J: ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGET: KENNY RAE
F: 456x9
Price History:
31.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
48
Verdict
Dual acceptor. First-up after two months 9th of 13 at Ellerslie on May 25 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Dupont with 52kg at $13.70. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Taupo on February 26 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Lady Of Court with 58kg at $8.90. Fitter but others are better placed.
8. 8. Swerve
J: YUGA OKUBOT: DAVINA WADDELL
F: 760x8
Price History:
34.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
First-up after two months 8th of 14 at this track on June 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Part Time Lover with 55kg at $29.40. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Ellerslie Rating 65 on December 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Wind Of Change carrying 59kg at $16.10. Prefer in something easier.
11. 11. Simsala
J: ACE LAWSON-CARROLLT: KENNY RAE
F: x0700
Price History:
41.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Dual acceptor. At the latest run ran last of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 18 over 1300m, 34 len behind Hakushu with 57.5kg at $15. The run before that couldn't go on with it; second last of 12 at Ellerslie on June 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Moxie carrying 55kg at $57.20. Would need to improve further.

Non-Runners

1. 1. Baronet
J: HAYLEY HASSMANT: MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
F: 23702
Price History:
9.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Last start 2nd of 8 at Tauranga on June 21 over 1200m, on a wet track; long-neck behind Cleat carrying 55.5kg at $13.50. Before that second last of 11 at Te Rapa on May 31 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Cleat with 59kg at $15.70. Good effort last time when not far from the winner. One of the chances.

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