Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New Zealand · Friday 12 June 2026
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Djibouti is the most consistent filly in the field, having placed in her last three starts on heavy/soft ground. She ran second over 2060m on Soft7 and third over 1600m on Heavy8. With light weight and an inside draw, she should settle midfield and run on strongly in the wet. Stable form is solid and the jockey booking is a positive. The slow pace and heavy track pose no concern based on her recent form.
The Republican boasts the best heavy-track credentials in the field, with 5 placings on the surface. Drawn barrier 3, he can take a handy position and conserve energy for the uphill finish. Though a 7yo with only one win (over jumps), his flat form on heavy is reliable.
Derryman has been knocking on the door with a third at Hawera (2100m Soft5) and a second at Woodville (2200m Soft6). However, his heavy track record is untested (two runs, unplaced) and that is a major concern on a Heavy8 surface. Barrier 4 is fine but he may need to find extra to break through.
Zorba made a respectable debut finishing fourth over 2200m on Soft6, beaten only 4 lengths. The step up to 2000m suits and he is by Vanbrugh, who gets stayers. The heavy track is a query but trainer K T Myers often has them ready. Barrier 11 is a concern on a tight New Plymouth circuit, but if he can slot into midfield, he has the scope to improve.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Jake | 2 | Jack Taplin | P & J Brosnan | 56.5kg | $13.60 |
| 2nd | 3 | The Republican | 3 | Sam McNab | K T Myers | 56.5kg | $7.60 |
| 3rd | 1 | Derryman | 4 | Elen Nicholas | J L Rathbone | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 10 | Djibouti | 6 | Triston Moodley | K A Pertab | 55.5kg | $3.10 |
| 5th | 6 | Zorba | 11 | Floor Moerman | K T Myers | 56.5kg | $8.10 |
| 6th | 9 | Kintaro | 1 | Liam Kauri | N J Quinn | 56.5kg | $36.60 |
| 7th | 11 | Fleur De Champ | 8 | Hayley Hassman | J R Wheeler | 54.5kg | $39.10 |
| 8th | 8 | Auld Jock | 5 | Ashlee Strawbridge | P & J Brosnan | 55.5kg | $41.10 |
| 9th | 12 | Local Lass | 7 | Leah Martyn | P D Pascoe | 54.5kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Ballinran | 9 | Amber Riddell | N J Quinn | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Malleable | 10 | Rihaan Goyaram | R R Manning | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Teams | 1 | Toni Davies | K A Pertab | 56.5kg |
Reconvene has the strongest heavy-track credentials in the field, having placed twice on Heavy10. Second-up stats show a 50% place rate. Despite a poor first-up run on soft, the step up to 1600m on a heavy track suits nicely. Barrier 10 is a concern but with a slow tempo he can slot in midfield.
Bridie has been consistent in her brief career, running third in both starts including a solid effort on Heavy8 at Hawera. She also placed at New Plymouth on Soft5, showing she handles the track. Light weight and tactical speed make her well-suited to the expected slow tempo. The jockey booking is a query but her form warrants strong consideration.
Ezzie makes a sharp class drop from Open company to Maiden after a creditable 4th last start. That Open form gives him a clear edge on class over these rivals. Barrier 2 allows a handy trip. Heavy track is a question mark, but if he handles it, he is the one to beat.
Teams is a consistent maiden with four starts and has shown ability on heavy ground, finishing 4th on Heavy8 over 1600m at Pukekohe. He has distance fitness and a jockey who strikes well at this track. Needs a solid tempo to close into, but slow pace may hinder.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Bridie | 8 | Tom Wigram | S A Sharrock | 55.5kg | $6.10 |
| 2nd | 6 | Our Edwardo | 9 | Jack Taplin | Robbie Patterson | 55.5kg | $10.20 |
| 3rd | 3 | Wing And A Prayer | 1 | Rihaan Goyaram | R R Manning | 55.5kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Flagship | 5 | Amber Riddell | G H Sharrock | 56.5kg | $28.90 |
| 5th | 11 | Misstillymara | 3 | Sam McNab | Ben & Ryan Foote | 53.5kg | $8.40 |
| 6th | 4 | Just Jock | 4 | Elen Nicholas | S C Phelan | 57.5kg | $10.30 |
| 7th | 5 | Teams | 6 | Triston Moodley | K A Pertab | 56.5kg | $16.90 |
| 8th | 1 | Ezzie | 2 | Liam Kauri | J L Rathbone | 55.5kg | $4.50 |
| 9th | 2 | Reconvene | 10 | Abdul Najib | A G Furness | 55.5kg | $8.80 |
| 10th | 7 | Comealongfred | 7 | Sienna Brown | N J Quinn | 53.5kg | $63.70 |
| 11th | 12 | Savabeat | 11 | Leah Martyn | C A Bambry | 53.5kg | $54.80 |
| Scr | 10 | Quick As Mercury | 10 | B H King | 55.5kg |
Hopingfora Beauty is the most compelling win chance. Recent runs on soft suggest she's holding form. The wide barrier is a concern but the track bias data is neutral and she has the tactical speed to find a midfield position. Sam McNab's 21% strike at New Plymouth adds confidence. She's the horse to beat.
Mr Blackjack was an eye-catching third at Hawera fresh, closing well to be beaten just 1 length over 1600m on soft ground. He steps up second-up, historically a run where he can progress. The lack of heavy-track exposure is a risk given today's surface, but his ability to finish strongly on soft suggests he can handle wet ground. Triston Moodley's 15% recent form and the horse's upward trajectory make him a strong place chance.
The query is heavy ground – she has no starts on it and her pedigree (Sweynesse) doesn't guarantee wet-track prowess. Barrier 3 is ideal to get a soft run, but the heavy surface introduces uncertainty. Worth including as a place chance.
He ran a credible fourth on Heavy 9 over 1600m last May, beaten 4 lengths, and his debut run on Heavy 10 also had merit. His last start on soft was disappointing but he was first-up from a spell. Second-up, with a 2kg claim from Rihaan Goyaram (15% recent wins, 21% at track), he could improve sharply.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Mr Blackjack | 8 | Triston Moodley | K A Pertab | 57.5kg | $6.20 |
| 2nd | 12 | Timemakesthewine | 5 | Ashlee Strawbridge | Ms J Millar | 53.5kg | $18.20 |
| 3rd | 5 | Smart Deco | 4 | Rihaan Goyaram | R R Manning | 56.5kg | $30.20 |
| 4th | 9 | Hopingfora Beauty | 14 | Sam McNab | S A Sharrock | 54.5kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Heavenly Blessed | 11 | Amber Riddell | C J Bothwell | 55.5kg | $13.60 |
| 6th | 7 | Madame Kleptomane | 3 | Elen Nicholas | S C Phelan | 56.5kg | $6.60 |
| 7th | 6 | Cajole | 16 | Floor Moerman | K T Myers | 56.5kg | $10.40 |
| 8th | 14 | Ow Celereese | 2 | R S Buchanan | 56.5kg | $33.90 | |
| 9th | 3 | Piko Biscuit | 13 | Jack Taplin | Robbie Patterson | 56.5kg | $13.10 |
| 10th | 4 | Sir Maverick | 7 | Hayley Hassman | J R Wheeler | 56.5kg | $14.60 |
| 11th | 8 | Rocka Philly | 1 | Toni Davies | Ms J Millar | 54.5kg | $5.70 |
| 12th | 11 | Alpine Ace | 10 | Crystal Lindsay | A M Clement | 53.5kg | $49.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Alliance | 12 | Bill Thurlow And Sam O''malley | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Hi Yo Fox Rox | 15 | Kim Reid | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Au Fait | 13 | Ms S P Mynott | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Missu | 6 | N J Quinn | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Whoshe''s Boy | 15 | D S Wilson | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Brunnerton Ben | 9 | P R Moseley | 58.5kg |
Kay's Ruebe is the most appealing heavy-track chance in this maiden. She finished 2nd on Heavy8 at Hawera and 3rd in a Group3 on Heavy8 at this track. Lightly weighted and capable of settling handy, she maps to get a comfortable run from barrier 10. Her consistent placing pattern and affinity for wet going give her a clear edge over rivals, making her the top win selection despite still seeking a first victory.
She handled Heavy10 well when 3rd earlier in her campaign and has the services of Sam McNab who rides the track well. However, barrier 11 is a drawback on a heavy New Plymouth surface that favours forward inside runners.
Hopingfora Beauty ran a solid 3rd on Heavy8 at this track over 1600m and drops to 1400m, which should suit as she steps back in trip. Barrier 3 is ideal for a forward ride on a track that favours leaders. She has shown enough consistency to be a strong place chance and could easily break through. The lack of a jockey booking is a minor concern but the stable brings her here in good order.
She gets in light with 54.5kg and a 2kg claim, and heavy ground clearly suits. Barrier 15 is a negative on this track but she showed she can finish well from off the pace. A repeat of her last run would make her highly competitive.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Diplomatic | 14 | Amber Riddell | G H Sharrock | 57.5kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 6 | Dink | 11 | Sam McNab | Ben & Ryan Foote | 54.5kg | |
| 3rd | 8 | Zashubo | 5 | Floor Moerman | S A Sharrock | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Guyton Street | 13 | Jack Taplin | Ms R Lockett | 56.5kg | |
| 3 | Brunnerton Ben | 4 | Liam Kauri | P R Moseley | 56.5kg | ||
| 4 | Dark Moves | 9 | Tom Wigram | Ms D C Kennedy | 54.5kg | ||
| 5 | Kay''s Ruebe | 10 | Elen Nicholas | J R Wheeler | 56.5kg | ||
| 7 | Kit Zakat | 15 | Leah Martyn | T R Hina | 54.5kg | ||
| 9 | Condensed Milk | 2 | Toni Davies | Ms J Millar | 54.5kg | ||
| 10 | Jilly Ocean | 6 | Triston Moodley | Bill Thurlow And Sam O''malley | 55.5kg | ||
| 11 | Out Of Breath | 13 | Rihaan Goyaram | Robbie Patterson | 54.5kg | ||
| 12 | Threez Company | 1 | Hayley Hassman | K A Pertab | 54.5kg | ||
| 13 | Jasper | 7 | Sienna Brown | T R Hina | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Hopingfora Beauty | 3 | S A Sharrock | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Misstillymara | 8 | Ben & Ryan Foote | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Savabeat | 14 | C A Bambry | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Alpine Thunder | 12 | Nick Kneebone | 55.5kg |
No result was recorded for this race.
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Escape Room | 9 | Hayley Hassman | Maxim & Samantha Van Lierde | 56.5kg |
| 2 | Merchant Banker | 3 | Elen Nicholas | G H Sharrock | 58.5kg |
| 3 | Triple Threat | 2 | Triston Moodley | K A Pertab | 57.5kg |
| 4 | Yaldy Time | 11 | Robbie Patterson | 58.5kg | |
| 5 | Emac | 5 | Leah Martyn | Ben & Ryan Foote | 56.5kg |
| 6 | Lacey Luck | 6 | Jack Taplin | G H Sharrock | 54.5kg |
| 7 | Game Face | 10 | Ashlee Strawbridge | K T Myers | 53.5kg |
| 8 | Azizam | 8 | Toni Davies | Ms J Millar | 54.5kg |
| 9 | Ebony Bassett | 4 | Floor Moerman | S A Sharrock | 54.5kg |
| 10 | Nodoubtaboutit | 1 | Kendra Bakker | B D Revell | 54.5kg |
| 11 | Rosina Veloce | 7 | Amber Riddell | Robbie Patterson | 55.5kg |
| 12 | Alpine Thunder | 7 | Nick Kneebone | 55.5kg |
No result was recorded for this race.
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puddle Of Mudd | 1 | Kendra Bakker | B D Revell | 57.5kg |
| 2 | See You In Beijing | 8 | Amber Riddell | P W Lock | 58kg |
| 3 | Rippanall | 6 | Triston Moodley | Bill Thurlow And Sam O''malley | 57kg |
| 4 | Niagara Sky | 9 | Rihaan Goyaram | R R Manning | 55.5kg |
| 5 | Horonuku | 7 | Hayley Hassman | Trudy & Vaughan Keegan | 55.5kg |
| 6 | Brigit | 2 | Toni Davies | S A Sharrock | 55kg |
| 7 | Rosesrred | 4 | Elen Nicholas | Ms T Bliss | 56.5kg |
| 8 | Wuruhi | 3 | Leah Martyn | P D Pascoe | 53.5kg |
| 9 | Miss Dixie | 5 | Crystal Lindsay | A M Clement | 51kg |
No result was recorded for this race.
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badgeringdawitness | 5 | Amber Riddell | P W Lock | 58kg |
| 2 | Ryders Legacy | 13 | Toni Davies | S A Sharrock | 57kg |
| 3 | Shameless Boy | 3 | Jack Taplin | T W Cole | 57kg |
| 4 | The Black Prince | 4 | Ashlee Strawbridge | S A Sharrock | 56kg |
| 5 | Trainwreck | 10 | Triston Moodley | Ms R Lockett | 57.5kg |
| 6 | Ballroom Blitz | 12 | Tom Wigram | Robbie Patterson | 54kg |
| 7 | Willoughby White | 6 | Elen Nicholas | C J Bothwell | 58kg |
| 8 | Summer Breeze | 11 | Leah Martyn | T R Hina | 55.5kg |
| 9 | Black Betty | 14 | Hayley Hassman | J R Wheeler | 55kg |
| 10 | Dojakata | 7 | Kendra Bakker | T R Hina | 55kg |
| 11 | Madison | 1 | Floor Moerman | S A Sharrock | 55kg |
| 12 | La Cadiere | 8 | Sam McNab | Ben & Ryan Foote | 54.5kg |
| 13 | Mister Meaner | 9 | Rihaan Goyaram | R R Manning | 55.5kg |
| 14 | Aramaki | 12 | S L Crawford | 55.5kg | |
| 15 | Horonuku | 2 | Trudy & Vaughan Keegan | 57.5kg | |
| 16 | Crafty Colin | 16 | R S Buchanan | 57.5kg |
No result was recorded for this race.
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overrated | 11 | Rihaan Goyaram | M B Garrett | 58kg |
| 2 | Yolo | 8 | Sienna Brown | K T Myers | 54.5kg |
| 3 | Nancy She Wrote | 2 | Sam McNab | Ben & Ryan Foote | 56kg |
| 4 | Florin | 1 | Elen Nicholas | M D Wallace | 56.5kg |
| 5 | Overdraft | 4 | Floor Moerman | J L Rathbone | 54.5kg |
| 6 | Dee Vee Pee | 12 | Leah Martyn | S A Sharrock | 54kg |
| 7 | Dresse'' Par Joli | 9 | Tom Wigram | S A Sharrock | 54.5kg |
| 8 | French Thinker | 7 | Hayley Hassman | Kelly Van Dyk | 52kg |
| 9 | Fulla Grace | 10 | Toni Davies | S A Sharrock | 52kg |
| 10 | Crafty Colin | 5 | Hyeontaek Oh | R S Buchanan | 50kg |
| 11 | Takes Time | 3 | Amber Riddell | Ms S Rainford | 53kg |
| 12 | The Finnster | 6 | Crystal Lindsay | C A Bambry | 51kg |
| 13 | Fabian Hawk | 6 | N J Quinn | 54kg |
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