Wanganui

Today, August 29, 2025Flat1m2f

Verdict

OPAWA JACK (2) has been building up his fitness with some solid efforts on the poly track at Awapuni this prep. He only peaked on his run late when finishing third 6 days ago, and he will relish stepping up from 1700m to 2040m here. Stick with him. PRIDE OF ASPEN (5) has found winning form again on some testing tracks in small fields, completing a hat-trick of wins when scoring at Hawera nearly 3 weeks ago. She is well weighted and has to be respected again. BOZO (8) was a game third at Riccarton 3 weeks ago, and she will be even sharper for this assignment. She prefers it wet and should figure in the finish again. URENUI (6) was a brave third in a good field at New Plymouth a fortnight ago, and steps up to a middle distance for the first time in this prep. Each way claims.

2. Opawa Jack
5. Pride Of Aspen
8. Bozo

Win Only

6. 6. Urenui
J: JIM CHUNGT: DEBBIE HARRIS
F: 9x223
Price History:
3.20
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Form hard to fault. Most recently sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 14 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 16 over 1600m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Chantilly Lace with 58kg at $7. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Otaki on July 26 over 1600m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Pride Of Aspen carrying 52kg at $4.60. Must come into consideration over this longer journey.
8. 8. Bozo
J: KELLY MYERST: KEVIN MYERS
F: 81163
Price History:
3.75
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Riccarton Park on August 9 over 1800m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind He's Tunza Grunt carrying 54kg at $5.60. The race before that second last of 7 at Trentham on June 28 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Bradman with 53kg at $3.60. Sure to be thereabouts.
2. 2. Opawa Jack
J: MATTHEW CAMERONT: CHRISSY BAMBRY
F: 6x443
Price History:
5.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
6
Verdict
Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 7 at Awapuni Synthetic on August 24 over 1700m, 1.75 len behind Love Janie with 57kg at $3.60. The run before that 4th of 12 at Awapuni Synthetic on August 3 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Cosentino carrying 58kg at $13.10. Ready to win now.
5. 5. Pride Of Aspen
J: AMBER RIDDELLT: JOHNO BENNER
F: 72111
Price History:
5.50
Age:
7
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Hawera August 10 over 2100m on a heavy track defeating Verry Flash carrying 57kg at $2.50. The start before that favourite; won by 0.8 len at Otaki July 26 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Urenui carrying 52kg at $4.60. Going well and is right in this.
4. 4. Trav
J: MASAHIRO HASHIZUMET: RAYMOND CONNORS
F: 9417x
Price History:
6.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
161
Verdict
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Trentham Swp March 22 over 2500m, soft track; 7 len behind Wolfgang with 57kg at $4.70. Previously first up; seventh of 11 at Ellerslie November 5 over 1500m, soft track; 3 len behind Witz End carrying 54kg at $20.20. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
10. 10. What A Charma
J: ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGET: MARK IRWIN
F: 15184
Price History:
15.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Last start in a small field at Hawera on August 10 over 2100m, in the wet; 5 len behind Pride Of Aspen carrying 52.5kg at $3.40. Before that 8th of 14 at Te Rapa on July 26 over 2200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Diamond Jak with 54.5kg at $8.20. Likely to struggle on recent form.
9. 9. Kick On
J: SARAH O'MALLEYT: KEVIN MYERS
F: 77484
Price History:
13.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
6
Verdict
Most recently 4th of 7 at Awapuni Synthetic on August 24 over 1700m, 1.75 len behind Love Janie with 54kg at $12.80. The start before that 8th of 10 at Hawera on August 10 over 1600m, in the wet; 12 len behind Wheelitin with 58kg at $11.30. Still has some life in him yet and is worth including.

Non-Runners

1. 1. Wolfgang
J: LIAM KAURIT: PETER & SHAUN MCKAY
F: 1281x
Price History:
8.50
Age:
7
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
161
Verdict
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign won by nose Trentham Swp March 22 over 2500m slow track defeating Final Return with 56kg at $2.90. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.8 len Hastings Hcp September 7 over 1600m defeating Nereus carrying 54.5kg at $10.50. In the right race and sure to go well.
7. 7. Royal Flower
J: M HUDSONT: GAIL TEMPERTON
F: 231x7
Price History:
10.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 7 at Woodville on August 17 over 1200m, in the wet; 7 len behind Meritable carrying 53kg at $5.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Hawera Rating 75 on March 26 over 2100m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Celtic Echo carrying 58kg at $23.20. Can improve second-up.
3. 3. Sagunto
J: FRANKIE BARRETTT: PETER & SHAUN MCKAY
F: 799x6
Price History:
17.00
Age:
10
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after eight months ran last in a small field at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1400m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Tuxedo carrying 54.5kg at $42.60. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at Ellerslie Hcp on October 26 over 1600m, 6 len behind Meaningful Star with 57.5kg at $18.40. Is not out of this.

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