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Today, October 16, 2025Flat6f

Verdict

SIR STERLING (2) won at Gore by a neck in his penultimate start when leading all the way, and then sat outside the leader with 2kg more to carry, and was still too tough, scoring by a nose. He won't find this much harder, and the hat-trick beckons. HE'S TUNZA GRUNT (1) has thrived since moving to the South Island and ended his last prep as a winner over 1800m at Riccarton. He normally needs a run, but was not out for long, and he is just the type of horse to snare a race like this fresh up. Don't risk him. BUOYANT (5) set the pace and was game in defeat when finishing a nose behind the top pick last start. He might try similar front-running tactics here, and will have no fitness concerns fourth up from a spell. Stick with him. IFFIDIDIT (3) resumes from a spell, and he has a terrific record fresh up, including 3 wins. He has a good draw and can have the last say. RADIANT REACH (10) was not far off the top pick in her penultimate start, and she saves her best for this track. Include.

2. Sir Sterling
1. Hes Tunza Grunt
5. Buoyant

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2. 2. Sir Sterling
J: DANIEL BOTHAMLEYT: ROBERT DENNIS
F: 66x11
Price History:
3.50
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up favourite; won by a long-neck at Gore September 21 over 1335m on a heavy track defeating Radiant Reach carrying 58.5kg at $3.60. Second run from a spell favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Ascot Park October 3 over 1400m in the wet defeating Buoyant carrying 60.5kg at $4.80. Rates highly and is sure to run well.
5. 5. Buoyant
J: COREY CAMPBELLT: SABIN KIRKLAND
F: 9x592
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Most recently set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at Ascot Park on October 3 over 1400m, in the wet; nose behind Sir Sterling carrying 58kg at $8.90. The race before that second last of 10 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Candycane with 54kg at $10.70. Shapes as a key runner.
3. 3. Iffididit
J: BILLY JACOBSONT: ANNA FURLONG
F: 2500x
Price History:
6.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
69
Verdict
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Riccarton Park August 9 over 1800m, on heavy track; 21 len behind He's Tunza Grunt with 55kg at $9. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Riverton April 21 over 1400m on heavy track defeating Chevron with 53kg at $3.30. Draws okay and should be thereabouts.
10. 10. Radiant Reach
J: KYLIE WILLIAMST: KELVIN TYLER
F: 84724
Price History:
8.50
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Recent form sound. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 at Ascot Park on October 3 over 1400m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Sir Sterling with 55.5kg at $8.40. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Gore on September 21 over 1335m, on heavy track; long-neck behind Sir Sterling carrying 54.5kg at $6.90. Can atone.
6. 6. Candle
J: LEAH HEMIT: RICHARD DIDHAM
F: 11476
Price History:
12.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
At the latest run 6th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Enterprise with 61kg at $21.30. The race before that 7th of 9 at Riccarton Park on September 27 over 1400m, 10 len behind Stonybreck carrying 54kg at $17.20. Will be saved up for one last crack.
9. 9. Balzano
J: TERRY MOSELEYT: NIKKI WHITE
F: 92538
Price History:
13.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Gore on September 21 over 1335m, on a wet track; 32 len behind Sir Sterling with 58.5kg at $9.20. The start before that 3rd of 7 at this track on September 5 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Martell carrying 58.5kg at $5. Happy to overlook.
8. 8. Sestina
J: TINA COMIGNAGHIT: JO-ANNE DALTON
F: x634x
Price History:
15.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
138
Verdict
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at this track June 1 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Vamos with 55.5kg at $8.30. When resuming last campaign sixth of 14 at Riverton April 19 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Lemon Curd carrying 58kg at $7.60. Hard to recommend.
7. 7. Street Fightin Man
J: AKSHAY BALLOOT: STEVEN WOODSFORD
F: 68420
Price History:
13.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Last start second last of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, slow going 11 len behind Graeme John with 60kg at $44.30. Before that 2nd of 7 at this track on September 5 over 1200m, on heavy track; 0.5 len behind Martell with 58kg at $7.10. Can atone.
1. 1. Hes Tunza Grunt
J: BRANDON MAYT: STEPHANIE FAULKNER
F: 3201x
Price History:
10.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
69
Verdict
Resuming after a spell of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign by 1.3 len Riccarton Park August 9 over 1800m on heavy track defeating Cork carrying 54.5kg at $25.10. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at this track May 23 over 1200m, in the wet; 11 len behind Balzano with 57.5kg at $31.80. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
4. 4. Go Lotte
J: FLOOR MOERMANT: KELVIN TYLER
F: x3046
Price History:
15.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Last start 6th of 8 at Ascot Park on October 3 over 1600m, on heavy track; 19 len behind Stolen Magic carrying 54kg at $9.60. The start before that got back early 4th of 8 at Gore on September 21 over 1100m, in the wet; 7 len behind Martell with 55.5kg at $8.50. Has ability and can test this field on her best form.

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