Te Aroha

Today, June 20, 2026Flat1m2f

Verdict

MY MAEBELLINE GIRL (3) made her long-awaited hurdling debut here nearly 3 weeks ago and ran her rivals into the ground, leading all the way to score by well over 7 lengths. That effort would have sparked her up for a return to flat racing, and she is capable of repeating the dose here. OUTER FOCUS (4) ran a belter fresh up for second at Waipukurau in late April, and then found the sticky track too much to cope with at Whanganui 8 days ago. The step from 1600m to 2200m is the key here, and he is worth another chance. CARIGNAN (10) made a good fist of things when finishing third at his jumping debut 11 days ago, and even though he has not won a race on the flat for a long time, he can still figure in the top 4 here. LAE ZEE (7) jumped cautiously when making her jumping debut here nearly 3 weeks ago after winning on the flat fresh up at Matamata before that. Don't risk her in this. GO BUTCH (11) resumes from a spell, and any horse from his astute stable must be monitored in the market.

3. My Maebelline Girl
4. Outer Focus
10. Carignan

Win Only

3. 3. My Maebelline Girl
J: ALEXANDRA REEDT: KYLIE LITTLE
F: 42731
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
2-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Racing well recently. Last start won by 7 len at this track June 1 over 3100m on a rain affected track defeating The Belvoir with 66kg at $3. The run before that led but faded 3rd of 9 at Hawera on May 17 over 2100m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Affordable carrying 67kg at $6.40. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.
10. 10. Carignan
J: LISA KENNEDYT: KEVIN MYERS
F: 86x43
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
2-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 9 at Wanganui on May 10 over 2060m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Air Dancer with 66.5kg at $11.50. Last start 3rd of 11 at Trentham on June 10 over 2500m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Tutin Cans with 66kg at $6.60. Fitter now and making headway. Rates highly on his best performances and can bounce back.
1. 1. Bold Bro
J: MONIQUE DEYT: JO RATHBONE
F: 45139
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
2-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Most recently 9th of 14 at Wanganui on June 13 over 2060m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Atavus with 58.5kg at $11.50. The start before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Hawera on May 17 over 2100m, slow going 3 len behind Beetlegeuse carrying 68.5kg at $3. Beaten comfortably last time out but this suits.
5. 5. Opera Belle
J: ABHAY SEESAT: KYLIE HOSKIN
F: x6506
Price History:
8.50
Age:
6
Weight:
2-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
At the latest run ran second last of 7 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 3 over 2000m, 6 len behind Skymax with 50kg at $26.80. Before that failed to make an impression; ran second last of 12 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 2200m, on heavy track; 16 len behind Whatthemansaw with 57kg at $14.80. Can be competitive if at her best.
8. 8. Ziggy Khan
J: EVAN TAIAROAT: NICOLE SINCLAIR
F: 30x06
Price History:
8.50
Age:
6
Weight:
2-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 10 at Waverley on May 9 over 1650m, 14 len behind Jaeger carrying 54kg at $31.70. Second run from a spell 6th of 14 at Wanganui on June 13 over 2060m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Atavus carrying 54kg at $35.60. Likely to struggle again.
9. 9. Our Easy Street
J: KRISHI RAMDHUNT: SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY
F: x6608
Price History:
8.50
Age:
6
Weight:
2-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Last start got back early 8th of 11 at this track on June 4 over 2200m, in the wet; 19 len behind Pick Of The Litter with 53kg at $20.80. The race before that 12th of 15 at Ellerslie on May 23 over 2100m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Gate Crashers carrying 56kg at $32.60. A better run is on the cards.
4. 4. Outer Focus
J: SKYE DU PLESSIST: KEVIN MYERS
F: 07x20
Price History:
11.00
Age:
6
Weight:
2-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 10 at Waipukurau on April 26 over 1600m, on a wet track; 1.0 len behind Unusual Invader with 56.5kg at $9.10. Second run from a spell 10th of 13 at Wanganui on June 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Capaci with 55.5kg at $12. Capable of sharp improvement.
12. 12. Our Jasmine
J: M NORTHCOTTT: SCOTT WENN
F: 0x600
Price History:
13.00
Age:
7
Weight:
2-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Comes here off a 39-day let-up. Most recently 11th of 14 at Matamata on May 13 over 2000m, slow going 10 len behind Heza Sharp One carrying 52kg at $61.80. Before that ran second last of 16 at Te Rapa on April 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 19 len behind Ballbeena with 50kg at $105.70. Prefer to see her back in form.
2. 2. Fabian Hawk
J: TYLER PORTEOUST: NIALL QUINN
F: 690x0
Price History:
21.00
Age:
7
Weight:
2-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after nearly two years ran last of 10 at Trentham on June 10 over 1500m, in the wet; 8 len behind Possess with 58kg at $21.90. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Wanganui on May 9 2024 over 2060m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Pride Of Aspen with 58.5kg at $10.90. Prepared to take him on again today in this company.
11. 11. Go Butch
J: LUCY KLEET: KEVIN MYERS
F: 85pfx
Price History:
21.00
Age:
8
Weight:
2-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
275
Verdict
Gelding back from a spell of nine months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign failed to finish at this track September 19 over 3600m. First up last campaign sixth of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway June 10 2025 over 2000m, in the wet; 20 len behind Keen On Bubbles with 53kg at $17.20. Capable of a bold return.

Non-Runners

7. Lae Zee
J: -T: SIMON REES
F: 54x17
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
2-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming won by a nose at Matamata April 15 over 1200m in the wet defeating Cast Of Diamonds with 52kg at $12.30. Second-up 7th of 10 at this track on June 1 over 3100m, slow going 39 len behind My Maebelline Girl carrying 66kg at $7.20. Racing well. Genuine hope based on the win two back.

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