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Today, August 28, 2026Flat1m2f

Verdict

BENEFACTOR (2) has been racing well all winter, and finished a game runner-up at Hastings last week on a heavy track. The quick turnaround won't be an issue for this tough mare, and the extra 440m should not be a bother. On top. WHAT A CHARMA (3) made up a nice slice of ground from well back when finishing second at New Plymouth behind a leader that stole a march before the home turn that day. He is at his peak fitness now, and ready to go one better. BELARDO BOY (1) can be suspect over this trip, but he meets the right sort of field, and has been racing lately as though he is looking for this trip. Stick with him. PICK OF THE LITTER (6) fought on gamely for third at Hawera last time out, and she may try and take up the front in this field. Each way value again. SUBTLE IMAGE (5) has been in terrific form on the poly tracks, and he is a lot more genuine now that he is a 7YO gelding. He is down in weight, and is expected to measure up again.

2. Benefactor
3. What A Charma
1. Belardo Boy

Win Only

2. 2. Benefactor
J: WIREMU PINNT: LISA LATTA
F: 24812
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Hastings on August 22 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Knock Off with 56kg at $5.80. The run before that settled well back; scored a big 4.5 len win at Otaki on July 30 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Knock Off carrying 54kg at $8.10. Will be hard to beat.
5. 5. Subtle Image
J: GEORGE ROOKET: PETER AND TRENT DIDHAM
F: 52111
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
On a three run winning streak. Most recently settled well back; won by 1.0 len at Cambridge Synthetic on August 7 over 2000m defeating Skymax with 57kg at $26.80. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a 0.4 len at Awapuni Synthetic on July 17 over 2140m defeating Ruji carrying 58kg at $3. Going well. Leading player again.
6. 6. Pick Of The Litter
J: MASAHIRO HASHIZUMET: PETER LOCK
F: 41453
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
At the latest run 3rd of 13 at Hawera on August 9 over 2100m, in the wet; 2 len behind Malachy carrying 57.5kg at $9.40. Before that 5th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on July 18 over 1800m, in the wet; 6 len behind Ayteem carrying 54kg at $12.10. Not far from the winner last time and can feature in the finish.
7. 7. Boomtown Boy
J: KELLY MYERST: A BULL
F: 43503
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Most recently 3rd of 9 at Riccarton Park on August 8 over 1800m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Riviera Rebel carrying 54kg at $8.50. The run before that 11th of 15 at Riccarton Park on August 1 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Jungleland carrying 59.5kg at $14.90. Close to breaking through and must be respected.
1. 1. Belardo Boy
J: TOM WIGRAMT: LISA LATTA
F: 63075
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
At the latest run ran second last in a small field at Hastings on August 22 over 1600m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Knock Off carrying 60kg at $7.30. The start before that ran last of 7 at Otaki on July 30 over 1600m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Benefactor with 57kg at $4.90. Can improve on the latest effort and is expected to be in the finish.
4. 4. Wheelitin
J: M HUDSONT: ANNA CLEMENT
F: 61355
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 15 over 2000m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Ayteem carrying 55kg at $7.50. Before that ran second last in a small field at Hawera on August 9 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Sotirio carrying 53kg at $3.20. Came from a wide gate and could only manage to finish fifth last time out over 2000m at New Plymouth Raceway.
3. 3. What A Charma
J: SARAH MACNABT: MARK IRWIN
F: 80262
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Most recently 2nd of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 15 over 2000m, in the wet; 6 len behind Ayteem with 58kg at $19.30. The race before that ran second last of 7 at Otaki on July 30 over 1600m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Benefactor carrying 54.5kg at $13.70. One of the top 4 contenders.
8. 8. Yolo
J: LILY SUTHERLANDT: KEVIN MYERS
F: x576p
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Most recently didn't finish the race at Woodville August 16 over 3000m. Before that 6th of 13 at Hawera on August 9 over 2100m, in the wet; 4 len behind Malachy carrying 56.5kg at $14.60. Doesn't appeal this time.

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