Te Aroha

Today, September 18, 2025Flat2m4f

Verdict

HILL OF KINGS (8) is a promising jumper who bounced back with a win at this track last start, following an unplaced effort at Woodville before that. He is facing a very good field, but he will be hard to beat again. SQUIRE (9) ran well to place in a flat race at Arawa Park two starts back, then finished runner-up to the top pick last time out. He is a reliable jumper with two wins from four attempts over obstacles, deserving respect. YOLO (10) has been in stellar form on the flat, most recently winning by 4.5 lengths over 3210m at New Plymouth Raceway. She is backing up quickly, and there is no reason why she can't win again. THE BAMBINO (7) is chasing a hat-trick after back-to-back wins over 3000m at Woodville, the latest by 2.75 lengths. In great form, he can get the job done again in a terrific contest. BERRY THE CASH (1) has been so good for so long, and he can never be written off.

8. Hill Of Kings
9. Squire
10. Yolo

Win Only

10. 10. Yolo
J: JOSHUA PARKERT: KEVIN MYERS
F: 1px11
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
2-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
6
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up won by 1.75 len Otaki on September 6 over 2100m on heavy track defeating Berry The Cash carrying 52.5kg at $12.20. Last start won by 4.5 len New Plymouth Raceway on September 13 over 3210m in the wet defeating Roc Up Ralph with 54kg at $10.70. Fitter now and making headway every start. Is backing up quickly and can complete the hat-trick.
8. 8. Hill Of Kings
J: JAY KOZACZEKT: SHAUN PHELAN
F: 21841
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
2-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Useful gelding. Last run won by 2.75 len this track on August 31 over 3100m on heavy track defeating Squire with 66kg at $6.80 in a jumps. The run before finished fourth of 7 runners at Woodville on August 17 over 3000m, on a wet track; 6 len behind The Bambino carrying 65kg at $3.60. Ideally placed to go back-to-back.
1. 1. Berry The Cash
J: PORTIA J MATTHEWST: MARK OULAGHAN
F: 33252
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
2-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
101
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Useful type. Last outing finished second of 8 starters at Otaki on September 6 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Yolo with 56kg at $12.60. The start before that; finished fifth of 7 starters at Riccarton Park on August 9 over 4200m, on heavy track; 16 len behind Suliman carrying 73kg at $2.10. Forward showing expected. Has to be respected.
3. 3. Suliman
J: HAMISH MC NEILLT: P NELSON & C MCDOUGAL
F: 64513
Price History:
-
Age:
12
Weight:
2-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Useful gelding. Last run finished third of 12 starters at this track on August 31 over 3100m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Hill Of Kings carrying 69.5kg at $13.70. The run before won by a nose Riccarton Park on August 9 over 4200m in the wet defeating Quid carrying 66kg at $13.60 in a jumps. Progressing well this campaign. Cannot be underestimated.
2. 2. Happy Star
J: DEAN PARKERT: KEVIN MYERS
F: 26362
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
2-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Last run finished second of 8 starters at Woodville on September 7 over 3000m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind The Bambino carrying 69kg at $6.40. The start before that; finished sixth of 12 runners at this track on August 31 over 3100m, on a wet track; 18 len behind Hill Of Kings with 70kg at $7.70. Is always a sound each-way chance.
9. 9. Squire
J: JORDAN HARTT: PETER & JESSICA BROSNAN
F: 11832
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
2-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Recent form impressive for this race. Last start finished second of 12 starters at this track on August 31 over 3100m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Hill Of Kings with 66kg at $13.40. Start before finished third of 12 starters at Arawa Park on August 13 over 2200m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Kenny with 66kg at $14.70. Continues to make headway. Hard to hold out in this.
4. 4. Lord Spencer
J: LEMMY DOUGLAST: J J RAYNER
F: 15865
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
2-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Last run finished fifth of 12 runners at this track on August 31 over 3100m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Hill Of Kings with 69.5kg at $20. Race before finished sixth of 7 runners at Riccarton Park on August 9 over 4200m, on a wet track; 23 len behind Suliman with 68kg at $14. Big task ahead.
7. 7. The Bambino
J: EMILY J FARRT: P NELSON & C MCDOUGAL
F: 35411
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
2-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Recent form hard to fault. Last run won by 2.75 len Woodville on September 7 over 3000m on heavy going defeating Happy Star carrying 66kg at $7.10 in a jumps. Start before won by 0.8 len Woodville on August 17 over 3000m in the wet defeating Our Daymo with 66kg at $11.60 in a jumps. Each way claims again on latest effort.
6. 6. Mont Ventoux
J: NICK DOWNST: RUDY LIEFTING
F: 32p74
Price History:
12.00
Age:
10
Weight:
2-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Last outing finished fourth of 12 runners at this track on August 31 over 3100m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Hill Of Kings with 68kg at $18.80. The start before that; finished seventh of 9 starters at this track on July 27 over 3100m, on rain affected going; 21 len behind Our Daymo with 70kg at $6.40. Win would surprise. Is always worth including.
5. 5. Taika
J: M GILLIEST: P NELSON & C MCDOUGAL
F: p7794
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
2-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Last start finished fourth of 8 runners at Woodville on September 7 over 3000m, in the wet; 5 len behind The Bambino carrying 68.5kg at $12.40. Run before finished ninth of 12 starters at this track on August 31 over 3100m, in the wet; 29 len behind Hill Of Kings carrying 70kg at $12.50. Can run into a top 4 position.

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