Trentham
Verdict
ANDERSON BRIDGE (10) is an ex-Sydney-trained gelding who caused a stir when winning his NZ debut by 5 lengths here 4 weeks ago. He is up in class, but down 2kg in weight and on the strength of that fresh victory, he can take the next step immediately. AIRPARK HUSTLER (5) is a very progressive South Island-trained gelding who followed up his big win at Riccarton with a game third by less than a length at Wingatui just over 3 weeks ago. Dan Stackhouse picks up the ride, and the pair will be hard to hold out. OLD BILL BONE (1) had some excuses when missing a cheque for the first time in his 8-start career here 4 weeks ago in G2 company. He is much better placed third up at this level, and he can make amends. Stick with him. RIVERPLATE (2) needed his fresh-up run at Otaki, and he will be a lot sharper with that run under his belt. He is another ex-Australian gelding who will pick up an NZ win at short notice. BELLE TRIBUTE (3) was a big winner fresh up at Otaki, and she is right in this.
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2. Riverplate
R9 1400m Hcap
- 1. 1. Old Bill BoneJ: RYAN ELLIOTT: CODY COLEF: x1x30
- Price History:
- 4.20
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 1-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictThird-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Moxie carrying 59.5kg at $7.90. Second run from a spell ran last of 10 at this track in the G2 Manawatu Challenge Stakes on December 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Lux Libertas carrying 59kg at $4. Rates highly in this company and is among the leading chances. - 10. Anderson Bridge
- 9. Thorax
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8. 8. Belles FateJ: CRAIG GRYLLST: ROBBIE PATTERSONF: 1x5x3- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 1-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictSecond-up today. Last outing came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at this track on January 3 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Afternoon Siesta carrying 57kg at $13.30. At only start last preparation 5th of 9 at Hawera on October 4 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Lady Performer carrying 57kg at $8.70. Usually performs well second-up and can measure up in this line up.- 3. Belle Tribute
- 5. Airpark Hustler
- 4. Connello
- 2. 2. RiverplateJ: JIM CHUNGT: ANDREW CAMPBELLF: 556x4
- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 1-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictSecond-up. First-up after 13 months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Otaki on December 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Belle Tribute carrying 60kg at $6.90. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Narrandera N'deracup Mb87 on July 14 2024 over 1600m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Prince Of Helena with 57kg at $2.40. Strips fitter and expected to figure prominently. - 6. Complex
- 7. Pepeha