Ruakaka

Tomorrow, September 2, 2026Flat6fSoft

Verdict

SIR FERGUS (4) got back from a wide gate at Te Rapa 11 days ago and battled away, finishing out of the money, but not all that far off the money. Warren Kennedy back in the saddle will make a difference, and he can make amends in this. GOLD CARD (8) has found it hard to win another race, but he will prefer to be racing on a firmer surface, which he should get here. Each way value in this. NOTABADBERGS (6) has been battling in tougher fields than this, but will be dropping into a winnable race here. His only career win came on this course, and a form reversal is on the cards. TAYLOR SQUARE (2) probably has more raw talent than any in this, and if he is ready, then he would be worth a sneaky dollar each-way. Check the market for any confidence. CHASING WARRIOR (3) is suited to BM60 grade, and he can do better than his last start ninth here 18 days ago over 1600m. Stick with him.

4. Sir Fergus
8. Gold Card
6. Notabadbergs

Win Only

14. 14. Ellendale
J: -T: TONY PIKE
Price History:
3.75
Age:
3
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
Three-year-old filly (Proisir - Diamond Rose) who was bought for NZD $ 80,000 (NZB 2025 Karaka - Book 1). Tony Pike has her ready for this with six recent trials leading in today's debut. Ran 3rd in a trial at Cambridge Synthetic over 950m on August 18. Don't rule her out.
4. 4. Sir Fergus
J: WARREN KENNEDYT: BARBARA KENNEDY
F: 34350
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Most recently 10th of 12 at Te Rapa on August 22 over 1500m, slow going 6 len behind Halo's Fire carrying 56kg at $16.60. Before that 5th of 9 at Arawa Park on August 12 over 1230m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Ridgeview Vicky carrying 57kg at $3.90. Better placed and expected to go well.
2. 2. Taylor Square
J: ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGET: PAUL MIRABELLI
F: 6570x
Price History:
7.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
179
Verdict
Resuming after a spell of six months. Finished off last preparation when last of 16 at Ellerslie in the G1 Nz Derby March 7 over 2400m, 23 len behind Road To Paris with 57kg at $188.10. When resuming last campaign ninth of 12 at Ellerslie in the LR Trevor Eagle Memorial November 29 over 1500m, soft track; 7 len behind Pulsatilla with 57kg at $54.80. Top 4 claims in a suitable contest.
13. 13. Cisco
J: GEORGE ROOKET: MICHELLE BRADLEY
Price History:
6.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Michelle Bradley trained four-year-old gelding lining up for debut. Won his latest trial. Makes debut on home track so well worth keeping safe first time out.
3. 3. Chasing Warrior
J: KRISHI RAMDHUNT: BRUCE WALLACE & GRANT COOKSLEY
F: 62449
Price History:
7.50
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Most recently faded in the straight 9th of 14 at this track on August 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Miss Seth carrying 55kg at $17.40. The start before that 4th of 13 at Te Aroha on July 26 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Koro's Princess carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. Expected to be in this for a long way.
6. 6. Notabadbergs
J: JOE DOYLET: SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY
F: 22088
Price History:
10.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
At the latest run ran last of 8 at Te Rapa on August 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Oberon carrying 56kg at $21.20. The run before that 8th of 13 at Te Rapa on August 8 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Miss Anna Lee carrying 56kg at $15. Can turn things around.
5. 5. Horrie
J: ACE LAWSON-CARROLLT: Moira & Kieran Murdoch
F: 08837
Price History:
12.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
At the latest run 7th of 13 at Te Rapa on August 8 over 1600m, in the wet; 6 len behind Vito with 56.5kg at $37.30. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Avondale on July 15 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Chicago Jack with 59kg at $14.20. Has some rough top 4 claims.
8. 8. Gold Card
J: LYNSEY SATHERLEYT: JASON TEAZ
F: 34874
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Arawa Park on August 12 over 1230m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Ridgeview Vicky with 57.5kg at $4.30. The start before that 7th of 13 at Te Aroha on July 26 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Koro's Princess carrying 58kg at $15.50. Has been thereabouts, and he is expected to go well.
1. 1. Kuroko
J: SAMANTHA COLLETTT: MAXIM & SAMANTHA VAN LIERDE
F: 8590x
Price History:
15.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
214
Verdict
Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Ellerslie January 31 over 2100m, soft track; 4 len behind Fastdeeldun carrying 58kg at $34.60. Previously first up; second last of 11 at Matamata June 15 2025 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 23 len behind Out Of Sight carrying 56.5kg at $15.10. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
7. 7. Poppa Dennis
J: -T: MICHAEL ROGERS
F: 03008
Price History:
17.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Most recently 8th of 10 at Taupo on August 16 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Empirical with 56.5kg at $10. The run before that ran last of 12 at Te Rapa on July 25 over 1200m, in the wet; 11 len behind Hey Hey Baby carrying 57kg at $24.10. Needs to do more.
15. 15. Saltburn
J: COURTNEY BARNEST: JOSH KING & MAIJA VANCE
F: 88175
Price History:
17.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
5
Verdict
At the latest run ran last in a small field at Cambridge Synthetic on August 28 over 1550m, 5.5 len behind Wolfgang carrying 54kg at $25.30. Before that ran last of 7 at Awapuni Synthetic on August 13 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Croix De Guerre with 58kg at $13.30. Capable of turning things around.
12. 12. Good Spot
J: WIREMU PINNT: ALEX FORBES
F: 070x6
Price History:
23.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 9 at Arawa Park on August 12 over 1230m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Ridgeview Vicky carrying 54.5kg at $20.50. Previously second-up ran second last of 14 in a Rating 65 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Awatere carrying 55.5kg at $58.50. Is a second up winner in the past and looks a definite top-three hope.
9. 9. Izola
J: ERIN M LEIGHTONT: KYLIE HOSKIN
F: 09x00
Price History:
31.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
49
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Comes off a 49 day let-up. Resuming 11th of 14 at Te Aroha on July 5 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Sally with 56.5kg at $29.50. Second-up ran second last of 14 at Avondale on July 15 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 29 len behind Final Reason carrying 55kg at $38.80. Unlikely to threaten.
10. 10. La Parisienne
J: RIHAAN GOYARAMT: SEAN CAMERON
F: 45605
Price History:
31.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run ran last in a small field at Cambridge Synthetic on July 22 over 1550m, 9 len behind Whats The One Code with 52kg at $19. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 11 at Awapuni Synthetic on July 3 over 1700m, 23 len behind Victortheinflictor with 53kg at $17.60. Not keen at all.
11. 11. Brian Lamont
J: JOE NISHIZUKAT: W HILLIS & R COLE
F: 6x98x
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
158
Verdict
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Te Aroha March 28 over 1600m, in the wet; 44 len behind Florenza carrying 54kg at $36.60. First up last campaign second last of 10 at Pukekohe March 13 over 1400m, soft track; 8 len behind Fleeting Glimpse with 54kg at $22. Will improve on what he does here.

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