Wanganui

Today, August 29, 2025Flat1m2f

Verdict

TUTIN CANS (8) has had a hurdle trial since his last start 9 weeks ago at Trentham. He will be suited fresh up at this level on his home track, and is not the worst for some value. THE FINNSTER (6) led up and was brave in defeat at Hawera last week when finishing runner-up. He won't lack fitness and has won twice on this track in the past. Hard to beat, especially on a heavy track. DOJAKATA (12) did not have much luck off a wide gate last time out, and she is worth including in all combinations at a big price. TEXTBOOK (5) ran on too late over 1400m at Woodville last time out, and is suited back over a middle distance. Each-way claims in an even lineup. SMART ROAD (10) was second fresh up, and should improve again over a middle distance. Stick with him.

8. Tutin Cans
6. The Finnster
12. Dojakata

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6. 6. The Finnster
J: CHRIS DELLT: CHRISSY BAMBRY
F: 04742
Price History:
4.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Hawera on August 23 over 2100m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Madam Zara with 56.5kg at $4. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1950m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Overrated carrying 59.5kg at $7. Nice effort last time. Rates highly and can break through.
10. 10. Smartroad
J: KAVISH CHOWDHOORYT: TONY CORRIC
F: 658x2
Price History:
6.50
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after four months came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 16 over 1600m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Indian Gold carrying 55.5kg at $28.90. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Waverley Rating 65 on January 29 over 1650m, 5 len behind Sunset Boulevard carrying 54kg at $16.70. Include in all combinations.
5. 5. Textbook
J: KATE HERCOCKT: LYDIA PICKFORD
F: 55475
Price History:
6.50
Age:
7
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
At the latest run eased back early on 5th of 10 at Woodville on August 17 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Turnmeon with 58kg at $6.80. Before that ran last of 7 at Waverley on July 25 over 2200m, in the wet; 39 len behind Dancin In The Dark carrying 54kg at $3.70. Finished fifth last start over 1400m at Woodville when he had to contend with an awkward barrier.
8. 8. Tutin Cans
J: AMBER RIDDELLT: J J RAYNER
F: 4277x
Price History:
7.50
Age:
9
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
63
Verdict
Resumes after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Trentham June 28 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 28 len behind Autumn Beauty carrying 67.5kg at $7.10. Previously first up; fourth of 14 at Hawera May 6 over 1600m, soft track; 3 len behind Unscripted with 58kg at $35. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.
7. 7. Tickford
J: JONATHAN RIDDELLT: GENE ANDREW
F: 776x6
Price History:
7.00
Age:
9
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
44
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Second-up. Comes off a 44-day let-up. First-up after seven months 6th of 8 at Awapuni Synthetic on July 17 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Frosbie with 60kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Waverley on October 9 over 2200m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Lostcause carrying 59.5kg at $20.20. Strips fitter, but might need this run as well.
12. 12. Dojakata
J: KELLY MYERST: TAWHITI HINA
F: 89449
Price History:
7.50
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
At the latest run 9th of 12 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 16 over 2000m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Tai with 54.5kg at $7.60. Before that 4th of 9 at Hawera on August 10 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Shawshank with 52kg at $8.20. Can turn things around.
11. 11. Cocktail Lad
J: LIAM KAURIT: ANNA CLEMENT
F: 03030
Price History:
8.50
Age:
7
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Last start ran last of 12 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 16 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Tai with 54kg at $7.10. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Hawera on August 10 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Shawshank with 54.5kg at $7.60. Can pop up when least expected.
4. 4. Subtle Image
J: JIM CHUNGT: ROGER ALLEN
F: 2x667
Price History:
15.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
53
Verdict
Comes here off a 53-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 9 at Otaki on July 8 over 1600m, on a wet track; 16 len behind He's All Fabulous with 56.5kg at $10.30. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on June 14 over 2040m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Identikit with 56kg at $9.80. Can run into the top 4 at good odds.
13. 13. Madame Moet
J: BRUNO QUEIROZT: TRISH MASON
F: 72285
Price History:
15.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Last start ran last in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on August 16 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Tavis Court carrying 54kg at $19.50. Before that ran last of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 30 over 2000m, 14 len behind Jack In The Box carrying 54kg at $13. Difficult to recommend.
14. 14. Touch Oparadise
J: TONI DAVIEST: AARON BIDLAKE
F: 4p843
Price History:
31.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Woodville on August 17 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Jacks Pride carrying 68.5kg at $9.40. Before that 4th of 8 at Awapuni Synthetic on August 3 over 2140m, 2.25 len behind Verardino with 53kg at $6. Will need further improvement to trouble these.

Non-Runners

9. 9. Paradis
J: BRUNO QUEIROZT: SUZY GORDON
F: 0x145
Price History:
8.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 5th of 14 at Otaki on July 26 over 2100m, in the wet; 10 len behind King Khan carrying 56.5kg at $6.30. The run before that 4th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on July 19 over 1800m, in the wet; 4 len behind O'Ceirins Belle with 56.5kg at $11.50. Should be at peak fitness now and is among the leading chances.
1. 1. Grand Prospect
J: MASAHIRO HASHIZUMET: SUE WALSH
F: 00314
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 14 at Otaki on July 26 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind King Khan with 58.5kg at $26.30. The start before that came from midfield and won by a neck at Woodville July 13 over 2100m in heavy going defeating Hidalgo carrying 66.5kg at $6.80. Nicely placed and is in the mix.
2. 2. El Tajin
J: -T: ILONE KELLY
F: x6178
Price History:
21.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Most recently eased back early on 8th of 10 at Woodville on August 17 over 1400m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Turnmeon with 58.5kg at $24.10. The run before that 7th of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on July 19 over 1400m, on heavy track; 25 len behind Charm Zafarm carrying 58.5kg at $20.60. Last couple below par and he needs to lift.
3. 3. Just One
J: MATTHEW CAMERONT: STEPHEN MARSH
F: 1x989
Price History:
15.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
At the latest run second last of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 8 over 2000m, 9 len behind Agera carrying 52kg at $19.40. The start before that second last of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 23 over 1550m, 8 len behind Spanish Lad carrying 54kg at $19. Terrific chance to return to form.

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