Wanganui

Today, January 9, 2026Flat6f

Verdict

KIA KAHA (5) set the pace and stuck on gamely for third at Taupo nearly 2 weeks ago over a similar trip. She is improving all the time and was only beaten by a nose at Arawa Park before that. She has a good draw and is overdue for another win. THE LIQUIDATOR (4) showed plenty of promise in his initial prep, before being put aside to mature. He is a 6-year-old having only his sixth start, and his connections will be eager for him to make up for lost time. If he doesn't need the run, then he can win this. SHACKTIME (12) has only failed on wet tracks, with her only win in 4 starts being on firmer footing. She resumes from a spell that would have done her the world of good, and a big run is expected fresh up. ONLY THE LONELY (8) was runner-up here when resuming and then gave a good sight in front for a long way at Trentham 3 weeks before weakening late to finish fourth. She is spot on with her fitness now, and won't be far away again. LADY ROSABELLA (10) has each-way claims at value.

5. Kia Kaha
4. The Liquidator
12. Shacktime

R5 1340m Hcap

5. 5. Kia Kaha
J: ERIN M LEIGHTONT: STEPHEN MARSH
F: 02723
Price History:
3.75
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Racing well recently. Last start led but faded 3rd of 8 at Taupo on December 28 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Hard Roca carrying 57kg at $3.70. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; nose behind Live On Air with 57kg at $3.90. Key chance expected to feature.
8. 8. Only The Lonely
J: JIM CHUNGT: BRYCE NEWMAN
F: x6x24
Price History:
4.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on November 29 over 1340m, slow going 4 len behind Ploy carrying 54.5kg at $8.70. Second-up 4th of 15 at Trentham on December 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Anderson Bridge carrying 55kg at $6.20. Rates highly and should prove hard to beat.
2. 2. Lantern Way
J: M HUDSONT: LISA LATTA
F: 9x247
Price History:
7.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Most recently 7th of 11 at Trentham on December 14 over 1400m, 7 len behind Omega Boy carrying 54kg at $14.40. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on November 29 over 1340m, slow going 5 len behind Ploy carrying 60kg at $11.10. No surprise if he found some form in this suitable contest.
10. 10. Lady Rosabella
J: WIREMU PINNT: FRASER AURET
F: 1270x
Price History:
11.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
273
Verdict
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine months. Finished off last campaign tenth of 13 at Trentham April 12 over 1100m, soft track; 5 len behind Albarossa with 56.5kg at $21.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 len Tauherenikau January 2 2025 over 1300m slow track defeating Snowflake with 55kg at $4.30. Has claims if presented on song.
4. 4. The Liquidator
J: KATE HERCOCKT: LEON MUDGWAY
F: 2158x
Price History:
11.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
280
Verdict
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at this track April 5 over 1600m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Vee Vee with 59kg at $3.30. On debut seventh of 13 at Trentham December 15 2024 over 1300m, 2 len behind Complex with 57.5kg at $5.10. Can return in winning form.
11. 11. Anushka Shesastar
J: SAMANTHA COLLETTT: JOHN BARY
F: 03630
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 15 at Trentham on December 20 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Anderson Bridge carrying 56.5kg at $16.80. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 at Otaki on November 30 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Fosse with 56.5kg at $52.70. Unreliable and needs to do more.
7. 7. La Dulcinee
J: LIAM KAURIT: PATRICK CAMPBELL
F: x0397
Price History:
12.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Last start 7th of 15 at Trentham on December 20 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Anderson Bridge with 55.5kg at $54.60. The start before that 9th of 13 at Trentham on December 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Foreverintime with 54kg at $36. Might struggle again.
12. 12. Shacktime
J: KELLY MYERST: ALLAN SHARROCK
F: 5158x
Price History:
15.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
280
Verdict
Resuming. Not seen since she finished last of 8 at this track April 5 over 1350m, soft track; 12 len behind I Am Nutz carrying 55kg at $11. On debut fifth of 8 at Otaki December 26 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 3 len behind Truce with 55kg at $4.10. This is an ideal race to kick off. Has upside and is expected to go well.
14. 14. Tivacis Affair
J: BRUNO QUEIROZT: KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY, COPPER BELT LODGE
F: 30x80
Price History:
19.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 8th of 12 at this track on November 29 over 1340m, slow going 9 len behind Ploy with 56.5kg at $20.20. Second-up second last of 15 at Trentham on December 20 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind Anderson Bridge with 56kg at $26.40. Rates highly and is among the chances.
9. 9. Tears Of Victory
J: TONI DAVIEST: KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY, COPPER BELT LODGE
F: 6x066
Price History:
23.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
At the latest run 6th of 14 at Otaki on December 19 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Bodacious Kate carrying 55.5kg at $16.20. The start before that 6th of 11 at this track on November 29 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Rabega carrying 56kg at $17.70. Sure to be thereabouts.
1. 1. Oban
J: ELEN NICHOLAST: KAREN NICHOLSON
F: 1630x
Price History:
23.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
80
Verdict
Resuming after 11 weeks in the paddock. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Te Aroha October 22 over 1150m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Nepheti with 57kg at $30.70. Previously first up; eighth of 13 at Arawa Park 2yo+ Mdn-Sw May 10 over 1215m, in the wet; 6 len behind Ridgeview Vicky carrying 58.5kg at $14.20. Solid top-three hope.
15. 15. Chester Boy
J: HAYLEY HASSMANT: JOHN WHEELER
F: 39408
Price History:
31.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
At the latest run ran last of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 31 over 1400m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Wire Rope carrying 57kg at $10.50. The start before that ran last of 10 at Waverley on November 14 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Toronto carrying 58kg at $17.90. Expect he will make amends.
3. 3. Horonuku
J: MADAN SINGHT: TRUDY & VAUGHAN KEEGAN
F: 8x638
Price History:
31.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Comes off a 37 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 4 over 1400m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Jungle Love with 56.5kg at $17.80. The start before that 3rd of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 5 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Bridal Train with 56kg at $17.90. Might struggle again.
13. 13. Pinhook
J: COURTNEY BARNEST: BILL THURLOW AND SAM O'MALLEY
F: 860x5
Price History:
34.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after seven months 5th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Beauesk with 55.5kg at $12.10. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at this track on May 11 over 1360m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Renovations carrying 56kg at $7.40. Will need to do a bit more.

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