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Today, October 13, 2026Flat6fSoft

Verdict

HELL ISLAND (2) bided his time at the back before unleashing a huge run to score last start at Ellerslie in May. Trail winner with plenty in reserve last month. Take beating here. BETHANY DEE (4) good efforts both starts this prep, fighting well from on the pace fresh over 1100m and making up many lengths over 1300m last time. Win came at this trip. OUR SOLANA (10) led all the way in her easy maiden win in January. Peaked on her run when fresh at Ellerslie. Great record 2nd-up. HIGHLY ANTICIPATED (13) led most of the way & yielded late over 1550m on the synthetic 2 back then caught wide on the speed and battled late last time. FROZEN FORTUNE (7) rounded them up from the tail at Ellerslie back in April then outclassed in the G3 Championship Stakes last time. Keep safe.

2. Hell Island
4. Bethany Dee
10. Our Solana

Win Only

4. 4. Bethany Dee
J: WIREMU PINNT: DAVID GREENE
F: 83x22
Price History:
2.50
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Not raced for 39 days. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Ruakaka on August 15 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Scolera with 54kg at $7.60. Second run from a spell 2nd of 13 at Ellerslie on September 5 over 1300m, slow going 0.3 len behind Big Wave with 54kg at $8.80. Main contender.
10. 10. Our Solana
J: MICHAEL MCNABT: STEPHEN MARSH
F: 147x5
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after six months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Ellerslie on September 19 over 1300m, slow going 2 len behind Day One carrying 56kg at $11.80. Previously second-up won by 2.5 len at Taupo on February 22 over 1400m defeating Bellish Boy carrying 56.5kg at $4.50. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
3. 3. Lucky Dice
J: HAYLEY HASSMANT: KELLY VAN DYK
F: 7516x
Price History:
7.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
144
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway May 23 over 1600m, soft track; 7 len behind Skattebo with 57kg at $4.50. First up last campaign seventh of 13 at Pukekohe March 13 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Smooth Warrior carrying 58kg at $2.10. Might be better off following this outing.
2. 2. Hell Island
J: CORENTIN BERGET: CHRIS WOOD
F: 2441x
Price History:
8.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
161
Verdict
Gelding back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign by 0.2 len Ellerslie May 6 over 1500m slow track defeating Madame Kleptomane carrying 58.5kg at $4.70. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at Te Aroha March 28 over 1150m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Wine Rocs with 58kg at $21.10. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Looks all set for a positive return.
8. 8. Gracetheace
J: MASAHIRO HASHIZUMET: GAVIN OPIE
F: 10526
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 13 at Te Rapa on September 13 over 1600m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Bella's Boy carrying 57.5kg at $11.70. The race before that 2nd of 14 at Te Aroha on September 3 over 1400m, on a wet track; 0.5 len behind Ocean Road carrying 56.5kg at $6.30. Nicely placed and cannot be underestimated.
7. 7. Frozen Fortune
J: SAM MCNABT: TONY PIKE
F: 2010x
Price History:
13.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
179
Verdict
Resuming after a six months break. Not seen since she finished last of 15 at Ellerslie in the G3 Trelawney April 18 over 2100m, soft track; 23 len behind Solid Gold carrying 55kg at $36.50. On debut fifth of 14 at Ellerslie January 11 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Atkins carrying 54.5kg at $18.30. Has claims if presented on song.
9. 9. Esperanza
J: GEORGE ROOKET: SHAUNE RITCHIE & COLM MURRAY
F: 940x3
Price History:
15.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd in a small field at Cambridge Synthetic on September 9 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Confectionist with 54kg at $4. Previously second-up 5th of 14 in a Rating 65 at Ellerslie on December 26 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Mid Ocean with 57kg at $9.20. Strips fitter and can play a role in the finish.
5. 5. Levels Up
J: ETHAN JONEST: CATHERINE CAMERON
F: 4x149
Price History:
19.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
At the latest run 9th of 14 at Matamata on October 3 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Vanitygirl with 58.5kg at $42. The start before that 4th of 8 at Te Rapa on August 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Oberon carrying 58.5kg at $18.40. Others have better credentials.
11. 11. Shuffle The Pack
J: SAMANTHA COLLETTT: RALPH MANNING
F: 15x57
Price History:
19.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Third-up today. Freshened for 41 days. Resuming 5th of 10 at Taupo on August 16 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Empirical with 55kg at $8.70. Last start 7th of 14 at Te Aroha on September 3 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Ocean Road with 56.5kg at $14.10. Might struggle again.
1. 1. Digger
J: ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGET: DARRELL HOLLINSHEAD
F: 44404
Price History:
23.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Returns from a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Te Rapa on September 13 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Ploy carrying 55kg at $20.70. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 13 at Te Aroha on September 3 over 1150m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Chatelle Rose with 55.5kg at $88.20. Looks safely held.
12. 12. Smart Tip
J: TOM WIGRAMT: STEPHEN RALPH
F: 96637
Price History:
31.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
3
Verdict
At the latest run ran second last of 8 at Arawa Park on October 11 over 1215m, slow going 5.5 len behind Le Jacques Cartier with 56kg at $32.80. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Matamata on September 16 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Typhoon Lucy with 53kg at $38.90. Looks tested in this line-up.
13. 13. Highly Anticipated
J: RIHAAN GOYARAMT: SEAN CAMERON
F: 56626
Price History:
41.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Last start 6th of 11 at Te Aroha on September 20 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Good Spot carrying 64.5kg at $6.30. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 9 over 1550m, 1.4 len behind Lerado with 52kg at $14.40. Better placed and expected to go well.

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6. 6. Now Not Never
J: MATT CARTWRIGHTT: PAM GERARD
F: 1000x
Price History:
17.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
235
Verdict
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign second last of 15 at Ellerslie February 21 over 2100m, soft track; 7 len behind High Country with 58.5kg at $14.60. On debut fifth of 10 at Te Aroha December 7 over 1400m, 2 len behind Oberon carrying 57.5kg at $14.50. Has claims if presented on song.

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