Trentham tips and results

Our price $8.00 · SP $7.00 · Emily Farr

Super Flash is a seasoned campaigner with 40 career starts and proven Heavy credentials (3 wins from 22 starts). The 9yo gelding has jumps experience with 2 placings from 8 starts and was competitive two starts back when 2nd at Wanganui over 3800m. The inside barrier is advantageous in the predicted slow tempo. The jockey's weak recent form (10% strike rate) adds to the negatives. While experience and Heavy form provide a base, the recent performance and track/distance record suggest he's outclassed here. Minor place chance only.

Our price $7.00 · SP $6.00 · Will Featherstone

The 9yo gelding has an excellent Heavy record (3-2-2 from 21 starts) and is a proven Trentham winner (1-1-0 from 5 starts). With 12 jumps starts for 1-2-1, he's a seasoned jumper who handles extreme stamina tests. The battle-hardened veteran has the experience edge over less-exposed rivals. The jockey's weak recent form (5% strike rate) is also concerning.

Our price $5.50 · SP $6.00 · Bradley Shane Rantall

Nightreign offers genuine hurdle racing experience with a 2nd placing in a Maiden Hurdle at Hawera. He raced at this exact track and distance three weeks ago, finishing 5th but gaining valuable course experience. His Heavy track form includes that hurdle placing, and the inside barrier is advantageous on today's surface. However, the jockey booking of Rantall (0% recent strike rate) is a significant concern and suggests stable confidence may be limited.

Our price $6.00 · SP $3.80 · Billy Marshall

His flat form is strong with a recent BM65 win, and he's a consistent performer with a 29% place rate. The Soft track form (2-2-2 from 9) suggests wet track ability, though he's winless on Heavy. The major concern is the fall in his only jump start - this introduces significant risk and suggests he may not be a natural jumper.

Our price $4.00 · SP $4.00 · Billy Marshall

His recent jumping form shows improvement - 4th in this exact race then 4th in a harder Open Hurdle. The class drop back to Maiden Hurdle is significant, and his Zed breeding suggests he'll handle the 2500m stamina test. The barrier advantage and class drop make him a genuine winning chance.

Our price $10.00 · SP $9.50 · Will Featherstone

The improver of the field with a clear upward trajectory. Being lightly raced (only 5 starts) suggests there's improvement to come, and the inside barrier 2 draw is a significant advantage on the Heavy track. However, his winless record and weak jockey statistics are major concerns. Best suited as an each-way proposition for those seeking an upset chance.

Our price $5.00 · SP $8.50 · Emily Farr

His second-up record (1 win from 4) is a major positive, and the inside barrier 3 draw is ideal for getting an economical run in the testing conditions. The strong Farr/Temperton combination (20% strike rate) adds confidence.

Our price $3.50 · SP $4.20 · Sienna Brown

Spencer boasts the best track and distance credentials in the field with 3 wins from just 5 attempts here, including a victory in September 2025. His Heavy track form is solid (3 wins from 16) and he typically improves second-up (33% strike rate). The class advantage from recent Group racing is significant when dropping back to Open grade. However, the jockey booking of Sienna Brown (0 from 20 recent rides) is a major concern, as is the 58kg top weight. First-up run was disappointing but can be forgiven given the 61-day break. If the jockey can steer him into a position to use his superior T&D knowledge, he's a winning chance, but the pilot is a significant risk factor.

Our price $5.50 · SP $7.50 · Sarah Macnab

The gelding has won 2 of 4 first-up starts and crucially won at this exact venue, distance, and class level on Heavy 10 last year. The 285-day spell is a concern, but the historical fresh-up pattern and proven Heavy track ability (60% place rate) make this a strong win proposition.

Our price $9.00 · SP $14.00 · Chris Dell

Silent Applause arrives as a last-start winner in this grade on similar Heavy conditions, which provides strong current form credentials. The mare's 33% strike rate at 1400m and proven Heavy track ability make her competitive, while the established Dell/horse combination adds confidence. However, the lack of Trentham experience and the disadvantageous barrier 2 draw are concerns. The 47-day break sits in an awkward zone - not fresh enough for a first-up boost but potentially lacking peak fitness.

Our price $5.50 · SP $3.60 · Chris Dell

The 6.5kg weight advantage (54kg vs 60.5kg) is significant on Heavy 8 and could theoretically reverse the form. Her Heavy credentials are sound with 3 wins and 3 seconds from 18 starts. However, the barrier 9 draw is a major negative on Heavy ground at Trentham, where inside draws dominate. She's also never won at this track despite 12 attempts. The improving trend is positive, but she needs everything to go right from the wide gate. Place chance only.