Wanganui

Today, August 29, 2025Flat5f

Verdict

PLATINUM DIAMOND (9) was a 2 time Stakes winner as a juvenile and has been given 5 weeks to get over her last run at Otaki, when she scored by nearly a length. She is well seasoned and should be hard to hold out again. TO BRAVERY BORN (1) resumed with a tough effort to score by a nose at Taupo nearly 2 weeks ago. He has an eye on some spring classics, and can kick things off by repeating the winning dose here. COUNTRY SALON (2) was runner-up behind the top pick in the Castletown Stakes at Otaki in June, and looked forward in condition when finishing runner-up in a recent trial. A good draw will help, and he is expected to progress through the grade this season. CHURMATT (5) bolted in on debut at Arawa Park, and though he faces a field with more depth here, he is not to be underestimated, especially with Michael McNab keeping the faith. LANDMAN (6) was an impressive winner on debut. He is in good hands and can take the next step immediately.

Platinum Diamond
To Bravery Born
Country Salon

R5 1200m Listed

9. Platinum Diamond
J: BRUNO QUEIROZT: LISA LATTA
F: 4111
Price History:
3.75
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start won by 0.8 len at Otaki LR July 26 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Luminance with 55kg at $2.80. Before that won by 1.3 len at Otaki LR Castletown Stakes June 20 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Country Salon carrying 55kg at $5.30. Tough to beat on latest and can measure up again.
11. War Princess
J: SAMANTHA COLLETTT: PETER DIDHAM
F: 110x
Price History:
4.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
154
Verdict
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign 11th of 13 at Trentham in the G1 Mnwt Sires Prod March 29 over 1400m, 9 len behind La Dorada with 55kg at $7.10. At her first start won by 2 len Tauherenikau February 6 over 1000m slow track defeating Brutiful Lass with 55.5kg at $5.90. Looks a strong top-three prospect this line-up.
5. Churmatt
J: MICHAEL MCNABT: STEPHEN MARSH
F: 1
Price History:
6.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Getting off the mark on debut; favourite; won by 3 len at Arawa Park August 13 over 1230m on a heavy track defeating Swiss Prince carrying 57.5kg at $3.20. Can go right on with the job now.
1. To Bravery Born
J: WIREMU PINNT: MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
F: 430x1
Price History:
6.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after five months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Taupo August 17 over 1100m in the wet defeating Faultless carrying 58kg at $1.40. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at Ellerslie in the LR Karaka Mill 2yo on January 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind La Dorada carrying 57kg at $2.50. Terrific chance to continue the strong form.
2. Country Salon
J: KAVISH CHOWDHOORYT: GAVIN SHARROCK
F: 5122x
Price History:
6.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
71
Verdict
Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at Otaki in the LR Castletown Stakes June 20 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Platinum Diamond carrying 57kg at $3. On debut fifth of 9 at Waverley April 21 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Belzoni carrying 55.5kg at $12.50. Expected to feature.
12. Steezy
J: GEORGE ROOKET: ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD
F: 225x
Price History:
11.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
133
Verdict
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Ellerslie in the LR Star Way 1000 April 19 over 1200m, soft track; 3 len behind Little Black Dress with 55kg at $8.50. On debut second of 8 at Te Aroha February 12 over 1150m, 1.0 len behind Lodi Dodi carrying 55.5kg at $3.10. Better than that and worth including in all combinations.
6. Landman
J: JONATHAN RIDDELLT: BILL THURLOW AND SAM O'MALLEY
F: 1
Price History:
15.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Claiming his maiden victory on debut; won by 1.5 len at Woodville August 17 over 1100m on a heavy track defeating Hard Rock Cafe with 57.5kg at $2.20. Can feature with the right run.
3. Daylight Robbery
J: MATTHEW CAMERONT: GAVIN SHARROCK
F: 1274x
Price History:
21.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
196
Verdict
Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Matamata in the G3 Matamata Slppr February 15 over 1200m, 4 len behind Return To Conquer with 57kg at $13.40. On debut second in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway December 5 over 1100m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Almakeitgood carrying 57.5kg at $5.70. Might be better off following this run.
7. Reconvene
J: M HUDSONT: TONY FURNESS
F: 422
Price History:
23.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
Returns from a 46-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 8 at Hawera on July 15 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Spandeedo with 56kg at $4. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Matamata on June 15 over 1200m, in the wet; head behind Bella's Boy with 57.5kg at $6.60. Would have to improve further.
8. Swiss Prince
J: JOE DOYLET: STEPHEN MARSH
F: 52
Price History:
51.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Third race start today. At debut, 5th of 13 at Avondale on July 16 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Interlaken with 53kg at $9.90. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1230m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Churmatt carrying 54.5kg at $6.30. Is worth including in all combinations.

Non-Runners

10. Bona Sforza
J: KELLY MYERST: SAMANTHA FINNEGAN
F: 1x
Price History:
5.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
140
Verdict
Resuming after a break; only one run when ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Riccarton Park LR Welcome Stakes April 12 over 1000m defeating Zelia with 55kg at $25.10. In form and worth following up.
4. Faultless
J: MASAHIRO HASHIZUMET: PETER & SHAUN MCKAY
F: x51x2
Price History:
34.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after four months set the pace for much of the race 2nd in a small field at Taupo on August 17 over 1100m, on rain affected going; nose behind To Bravery Born with 54.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Trentham April 12 over 1300m in soft going defeating Rufus with 54kg at $17.60. In the mix on best form.

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