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Today, December 20, 2025Flat6fSoft

Verdict

TOMASINA (4) tried hard and was only run over late here 4 weeks ago when finishing runner-up by half a length. The visor blinkers go on, and she is good enough to go one better this time. KING OF THE CASTLE (2) was disappointing over a middle distance at Cromwell last start, and has been below his best since relocating from Australia. A good track would suit him, and maybe dropping right back in trip may unlock some good form. This is his last chance for us. THE GOOD SHEPHERD (1) needed his first run back from a spell when finishing fourth here 8 days ago. He will improve with more racing, and from a good draw, he can figure in the top 3 here. SIR STERLING (3) faded out of it after racing handy to the pace here 4 weeks ago, and will drop 4.5kg for this assignment. The 4-week space between runs is probably what he needed, and he can bounce straight back into the money here. Stick with him. THE HANGOVER (6) resumes from a spell, and he normally comes to hand quickly. Don't risk him.

Tomasina
King Of The Castle
The Good Shepherd

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7. Penvose Lad
J: KRISHNA MUDHOOT: EBONY TURNER
F: 7x722
Price History:
3.50
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Racing well recently. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Say Satono with 53kg at $6.50. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1220m, slow going 1.0 len behind Lise Paree with 55.5kg at $9.70. In the mix again.
3. Sir Sterling
J: BILLY JACOBSONT: ROBERT DENNIS
F: 11336
Price History:
4.33
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
At the latest run 6th of 10 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Sestina carrying 59kg at $3.40. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd in a small field at Riverton on November 2 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 0.9 len behind Master Marko with 55.5kg at $1.80. Better than that last effort and cannot be underestimated.
4. Tomasina
J: TERRY MOSELEYT: SABIN KIRKLAND
F: 31052
Price History:
4.75
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1400m, slow going 0.5 len behind Sestina with 54.5kg at $4.20. The race before that 5th of 11 at Riccarton Park in the LR Steward's Stakes on November 15 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Inflamed carrying 53kg at $29.80. Expected to go well again.
6. The Hangover
J: TRISTON MOODLEYT: ROBERT DENNIS
F: 2543x
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
154
Verdict
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 14 at Oamaru July 20 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.1 len behind Candle with 52kg at $4.70. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Wingatui November 5 2024 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Industrialist carrying 59.5kg at $3.90. Has to be respected.
10. Jessie Jay
J: KENDRA BAKKERT: KELLY SHEARING
F: 1x414
Price History:
6.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Recent form sound. At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind No Party carrying 54kg at $17.30. The start before that won by 0.5 len at Wingatui November 4 over 1200m defeating Sabrina Hall carrying 53.5kg at $6.30. One of the contenders.
5. Henry Hubber
J: GOSEN JOGOOT: S MCKAY
F: x8052
Price History:
7.50
Age:
7
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Most recently 2nd of 9 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Miss Miranda with 54kg at $29.20. The run before that eased back early on 5th of 8 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1220m, slow going 3.5 len behind Lise Paree carrying 57kg at $35.20. Has ability and is one of the chances.
2. King Of The Castle
J: AMBER RIDDELLT: KELVIN TYLER
F: 74058
Price History:
17.00
Age:
9
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Last start 8th of 11 at Cromwell on November 28 over 2030m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Shaking Stevens with 54.5kg at $8.20. The start before that 5th of 10 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Sestina carrying 57kg at $8.20. Capable of sharp improvement.
9. Industrialist
J: KIN KWOT: S MCKAY
F: 66360
Price History:
15.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Most recently 10th of 14 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Our Approval carrying 58.5kg at $33.80. Before that 6th of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind No Party with 58.5kg at $36.50. Nicely placed and should give a good account.
8. Go Lotte
J: ABDUL NAJIBT: KELVIN TYLER
F: 68570
Price History:
31.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Most recently ran last of 14 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Our Approval carrying 56kg at $44.30. The start before that 7th of 10 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Sestina carrying 53.5kg at $22.10. Her best efforts stack up nicely so she deserves another chance.

Non-Runners

1. The Good Shepherd
J: RUVANESH MUNIANDYT: LEE CALLAWAY
F: 840x4
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after eight months 4th of 9 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Miss Miranda with 57kg at $14. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Oamaru on July 21 2024 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Natural Momentum carrying 54kg at $4.80. Plenty of improvement to come.

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