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Today, December 5, 2025Flat7fSoft

Verdict

WAITAK (1) has put together back-to-back G1 wins, the latest the Livamol Classic at Ellerslie over 2040m 7 weeks ago. He has been kept up to the mark with a recent trial at Taupo, and even with a drop back to a mile, he will be hard to beat again. LA CRIQUE (7) has been freshened up after suffering a setback. She was runner-up behind the top pick at Te Rapa 10 weeks ago. She comes to hand quickly, and if she doesn't need the hit-out, then she will give this a big shake. LADIES MAN (2) ran on too late when finishing fourth as the favourite at Tauranga 3 weeks ago at G2 level. He is proven in this elite company and has a good record on this track. Stick with him on an each-way basis. LEGARTO (6) has also not raced since finishing fifth behind the top pick at Te Rapa 10 weeks ago. She is brilliant at her best, and a recent soft trial win says she is right in target for this assignment. AGERA (3) got up late to win the G2 Tauranga Stakes 3 weeks ago, and is a chance in this as well.

1. Waitak
7. La Crique
2. Ladies Man

R8 1600m Grp1

1. 1. Waitak
J: CRAIG GRYLLST: LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT
F: 1x011
Price History:
3.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
114
Days Since Last Run:
49
Verdict
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Last start came from midfield and won by 5.5 len at Ellerslie G1 Livamol Classic October 18 over 2040m defeating El Vencedor with 59kg at $3.80. The start before that won by 0.5 len at Te Rapa G1 Howden Mile September 27 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating La Crique with 59kg at $9.60. In great form and can go on with it.
7. 7. La Crique
J: MASAHIRO HASHIZUMET: SIMON & KATRINA ALEXANDER
F: 2x22x
Price History:
3.50
Age:
7
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
111
Days Since Last Run:
70
Verdict
Resumes after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 14 at Te Rapa in the G1 Howden Mile September 27 over 1600m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind Waitak with 57kg at $3.50. First up last campaign second of 16 at Ellerslie in the G1 Proisir Plate September 6 over 1400m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Quintessa carrying 57kg at $5.30. In form and expected to measure up again.
6. 6. Legarto
J: VINNIE COLGANT: KEN & BEV KELSO
F: 3x65x
Price History:
3.75
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
112
Days Since Last Run:
70
Verdict
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation fifth of 14 at Te Rapa in the G1 Howden Mile September 27 over 1600m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Waitak with 57kg at $5.30. When resuming last campaign sixth of 16 at Ellerslie in the G1 Proisir Plate September 6 over 1400m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Quintessa with 57kg at $4.50. Looks all set for a positive return.
2. 2. Ladies Man
J: RORY HUTCHINGST: ALLAN SHARROCK
F: 35394
Price History:
9.50
Age:
8
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
108
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Most recently 4th of 10 at Tauranga in the G2 Tauranga Stakes on November 15 over 1530m, slow going 2.5 len behind Agera with 59kg at $4.10. The race before that ran last of 9 at Ellerslie in the G1 Livamol Classic on October 18 over 2040m, 10 len behind Waitak with 59kg at $6.70. Better than that and gets chance to atone.
8. 8. Provence
J: GEORGE ROOKET: STEPHEN MARSH
F: 01x72
Price History:
11.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
104
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up from last on the turn second last of 8 at Pukekohe in the LR WaikRC Sprint Handicap on November 8 over 1200m, 3 len behind Force Of Nature with 60kg at $14. Second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Pukekohe in the G2 Auckland Thoroughbred Breeder's Stakes on November 22 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Qali Al Farrasha with 57kg at $7.50. Looks a strong top-three prospect.
3. 3. Agera
J: -T: TONY PIKE
F: 14111
Price History:
31.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
On a three run winning streak. At the latest run came from midfield and won by a nose at Tauranga G2 Tauranga Stakes November 15 over 1530m on a rain affected track defeating Meaningful Star carrying 59kg at $4.30. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Tauherenikau November 1 over 2050m on a soft track defeating Sailor Jack with 60kg at $5.60. Can feature with the right run.
5. 5. Khafre
J: JASMINE FAWCETTT: RALPH MANNING
F: x9053
Price History:
31.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 10 at Tauranga in the G2 Tauranga Stakes on November 15 over 1530m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Agera carrying 59kg at $7.10. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1500m, slow going 3 len behind Cannon Hill with 58kg at $56.10. Hard to have in this tough line-up.
4. 4. One Bold Cat
J: JONATHAN RIDDELLT: ROBBIE PATTERSON
F: 8x8x4
Price History:
31.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Having second run back today. Last outing came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Waverley on November 14 over 1650m, slow going 2.25 len behind Khanshe carrying 60kg at $19.10. At only start last preparation ran last of 8 at Otaki on September 6 over 1400m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Crouch with 58kg at $9.50. Will need to do a bit more.
9. 9. Ears Back
J: KATE HERCOCKT: JOHN BLACKADDER
F: x6180
Price History:
67.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 13 at Riccarton Park in the G3 Churchill (Coupland's Mile) Stakes on November 12 over 1600m, slow going 14 len behind Mystic Park carrying 57.5kg at $48.50. The start before that 8th of 12 at Riccarton Park on October 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Spot On Time carrying 57kg at $18.70. Hard to have in this tough line-up.
11. 11. Bedtime Story
J: KELLY MYERST: GUY LOWRY & LEAH ZYDENBOS
F: 2x442
Price History:
71.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Recent form sound. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1340m, slow going 0.8 len behind Spencer with 54kg at $3.30. Before that 4th of 8 at Tauherenikau on November 1 over 1400m, slow going 1.4 len behind Marotiri Molly with 57kg at $2.90. Would have to improve further.

Non-Runners

10. 10. Captured By Love
J: OPIE BOSSONT: MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
F: 8x521
Price History:
9.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
At the latest run favourite; won by 2 len at Riccarton Park G3 Canterbury Breeders Stakes November 8 over 1400m defeating The Radiant One with 56.5kg at $3.10. Before that 2nd of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Churchillian carrying 54.5kg at $5.70. Sure to be thereabouts again.
12. 12. Loose Sally
J: RUVANESH MUNIANDYT: SHANKAR MUNIANDY
F: 51x01
Price History:
67.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 10th of 12 at Ashburton on October 11 over 1400m, 3 len behind Elusive Impact with 54.5kg at $5.50. Last start favourite; won by 1.3 len at Wingatui November 4 over 1600m defeating Caffeinated carrying 56kg at $3.90. Can feature with the right run.

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