Wanganui

Today, August 28, 2026Flat5f

Verdict

BELZONI (10) trekked South to Riccarton and put together a couple of brave efforts to finish runner-up by a nose in each of those runs. Dropping back from 1400m to 1200m should not be an issue, and she deserves to go one better. AMAZING SON (11) was perfectly ridden when winning at Hawera nearly 3 weeks ago, and the form from that race has since been franked. He drops 3kg and is good enough to measure up in this as well. TURN THE ACE (3) was found to have suffered from the thumps when weakening out of it late in the Winter Cup at Riccarton 4 weeks ago. He has won 3 times over this trip, and he can bounce straight back into the money here. PRIORESS (6) went huge in the Winter Cup when finishing third, and she is flying this prep. Don't take her lightly in this. BELLES BEAU (2) is a capable gelding who looks set for another profitable season after winning a recent trial. He comes to hand quickly and will be ready to run a big race fresh up here.

10. Belzoni
11. Amazing Son
3. Turn The Ace

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9. 9. Honey Badger
J: KYLE WILSON-TAYLORT: TONY PIKE
F: 13251
Price History:
3.75
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Last start won by a 0.4 len at New Plymouth Raceway on August 15 over 1200m in the wet defeating Farravallo with 56.5kg at $4.10. The run before that 5th of 14 in the LR Tauranga Classic on June 27 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Churchillian carrying 57kg at $10.90. Going well and can keep the ball rolling.
10. 10. Belzoni
J: WIREMU PINNT: LISA LATTA
F: x1722
Price History:
5.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Racing well recently. Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at Riccarton Park on August 8 over 1400m, in the wet; 0.1 len behind Shawshank carrying 53.5kg at $3.60. The start before that 2nd of 10 at Riccarton Park on August 1 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 0.1 len behind Wire Rope carrying 56.5kg at $8.90. Leading prospect again.
11. 11. Amazing Son
J: BRUNO QUEIROZT: LISA LATTA
F: x2121
Price History:
4.75
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; won by a 0.4 len at Hawera on August 9 over 1200m in the wet defeating Procul Boy carrying 57kg at $1.90. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Otaki on July 30 over 1400m, on a wet track; 0.9 len behind Sheaf with 56.5kg at $2.50. Expected to measure up.
2. 2. Belles Beau
J: CRAIG GRYLLST: ROBBIE PATTERSON
F: 5337x
Price History:
7.50
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
189
Verdict
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Ellerslie in the G1 Maori Wfa Clss February 21 over 1600m, soft track; 2 len behind Jaarffi carrying 59kg at $31.60. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Waverley November 14 over 1200m slow track defeating Bold Belle with 54kg at $4.50. Resumes after a recent trial win. Capable of a bold return.
7. 7. Farravallo
J: LISA ALLPRESST: ROYDON BERGERSON
F: 9x162
Price History:
9.50
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Most recently 2nd of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 15 over 1200m, on heavy track; 0.4 len behind Honey Badger with 59kg at $14.20. The run before that ran last in a small field at Otaki on July 30 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Tolstoy carrying 56.5kg at $7. Can continue the positive form trend.
6. 6. Prioress
J: MASAHIRO HASHIZUMET: SUZY GORDON
F: 30113
Price History:
10.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 18 in the G3 Winter Cup at Riccarton Park on August 1 over 1600m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Quintabelle with 54kg at $20.40. Before that won by a 0.2 len in the LR Opunake Cup at New Plymouth Raceway on July 18 over 1400m in the wet defeating Turn The Ace carrying 53kg at $39.40. Big chance to figure in the top 3.
3. 3. Turn The Ace
J: TOM WIGRAMT: SUZY GORDON
F: x2229
Price History:
10.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Last start failed to make an impression; 9th of 18 in the G3 Winter Cup at Riccarton Park on August 1 over 1600m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Quintabelle carrying 56kg at $14.10. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 14 in the LR Opunake Cup at New Plymouth Raceway on July 18 over 1400m, on a wet track; 0.2 len behind Prioress with 56kg at $23.10. Can bounce straight back into the money.
4. 4. Amend
J: KELLY MYERST: ILONE KELLY
F: 4x42x
Price History:
10.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
364
Verdict
Gelding back from a spell of a year. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at this track August 30 over 1200m, in the wet; a neck behind Mary Shan carrying 58kg at $17.30. When resuming last campaign fourth of 7 at Otaki July 26 2025 over 1100m, on heavy track; 1.4 len behind Reign It In with 58kg at $6.70. Has claims if presented on song.
5. 5. Freddie Time
J: LIAM KAURIT: HOWIE MATHEWS
F: 402x4
Price History:
10.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after three months got back early 4th in a small field at Otaki on July 30 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Tolstoy with 59kg at $5.20. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Trentham on September 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Ma Te Wa with 54kg at $5.90. Rates a top 4 hope and should improve.
1. 1. Hi Yo Sass Bomb
J: LEMMY DOUGLAST: KIM REID
F: 9300x
Price History:
23.00
Age:
8
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
154
Verdict
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign 15th of 17 at Trentham in the G1 Nz Tb Breeders March 28 over 1600m, soft track; 13 len behind She's A Dealer carrying 57kg at $34.60. When resuming last campaign ninth of 12 at Trentham in the G2 Thorndon Mile January 17 over 1600m, soft track; 6 len behind Doctor Askar carrying 53kg at $10.30. Expecting a strong run fresh.
8. 8. Tavis Court
J: M HUDSONT: ANNA CLEMENT
F: 32065
Price History:
51.00
Age:
11
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Most recently 5th of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 15 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Honey Badger carrying 56.5kg at $17.30. The run before that ran last in a small field at Hawera on August 9 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Sotirio carrying 58kg at $5. This 11-year-old gelding only has rough top 4 claims.

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