Port Macquarie

Tomorrow, March 11, 2025Flat5fSoft

Verdict

KAIHOKO (4) made up a lot of ground fresh up when finishing third at Taree and then stepped right up in class at Canterbury and unleashed a powerful run to score by a neck in a very impressive effort. He will still be on the up with his fitness, and despite a wide draw, he is the one to beat again. CRITICAL TIME (8) has been holding his form well this year and was fourth as a favourite at Ballina last start. He is at his best on a soft track, and with conditions to suit, he should be right in the finish again. ENSIGN PARKER (9) finished fifth as favourite at Taree 2 weeks ago and was found to be mildly lame after the run. His form prior was very good, and Aaron Bullock takes over the reins, which is a good lead. Follow your money. AUZSTAR (1) is a handy gelding resuming from a spell, and he has had a recent trial to sharpen him up. A 3kg claim will help. Watch closely. TAKING THE MIKKI (11) strips fitter second up and is well worth including in all combinations.

4. Kaihoko
8. Critical Time
9. Ensign Parker

R8 1206m Hcap

4. 4. Kaihoko
J: LUKE ROLLST: COLT PROSSER
F: 90x31
Price History:
4.00
Age:
4
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Taree Cl4 Prev on January 31 over 1250m, 0.8 len behind Zaru with 55kg at $9.50. Second run from a spell won by a long-neck at Canterbury H'way-C3 February 21 over 1250m defeating She Within with 55kg at $8. Racing well. Rates highly and should prove hard to beat.
9. 9. Ensign Parker
J: AARON BULLOCKT: TODD HOWLETT
F: 8x125
Price History:
3.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Useful gelding. At the latest run 5th of 11 at Taree Bm66 on February 25 over 1250m, 2.5 len behind Mischievous Molly carrying 60kg at $2.80. The run before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 14 at Taree Cl4 Prev on January 31 over 1250m, 0.8 len behind Zaru with 55kg at $7. Definite winning chance. Rates highly and should be prominent.
8. 8. Critical Time
J: MATTHEW MCGURENT: SCOTT HENLEY
F: 62824
Price History:
7.50
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 11 at Ballina Cl3 on February 14 over 1250m, slow going 2.25 len behind Clubhouse carrying 60kg at $2.60. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Grafton Ctry Cl4 Prev on February 4 over 1206m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Zanardee's Lane with 54kg at $5.50. Strong chance.
1. 1. Auzstar
J: JETT NEWMANT: MARC QUINN
F: 4130x
Price History:
9.00
Age:
7
Weight:
2-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
144
Verdict
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 14 at Taree Kram Sprnt Bm85 October 18 over 1250m, soft track; 7 len behind Gold Card carrying 55kg at $9. First up last campaign fourth of 12 at Taree Ctry Bm66 November 19 2023 over 1250m, 1.75 len behind Bantarki with 61kg at $5. Can figure in the finish fresh up.
7. 7. The Wolf
J: -T: BRETT BELLAMY
F: 0x567
Price History:
8.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Useful gelding. Last start couldn't go on with it; 7th of 12 at Lismore Nrra Champ on February 22 over 1410m, 7 len behind Tribeca Star carrying 56kg at $81. The start before that 6th of 13 at Gold Coast Bm65 on February 8 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Smart Recognition carrying 60kg at $6. Can turn that form around in this suitable contest.
15. 15. Talana
J: -T: SALLY TAYLOR
F: 1764x
Price History:
11.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
129
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Toowoomba Cl3 November 2 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Harbourmaster with 57.5kg at $4. When resuming last campaign sixth of 10 at Toowoomba Bm60 May 25 over 1050m, soft track; 3 len behind Bulsara carrying 58.5kg at $14. Won't be surprised to see him in the finish.
11. 11. Taking The Mikki
J: TEIGHAN WORSNOPT: SALLY TAYLOR
F: 393x6
Price History:
17.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 14 at this track Ctry Bm58 on February 16 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Typhoon Neta carrying 58.5kg at $11. Previously second-up won by 2.25 len at Taree Bm58 May 20 over 1250m on a heavy track defeating Barcelona Express carrying 59kg at $2.30. Key runner who should run well.
2. 2. Fortyfive Parklane
J: -T: SAMANTHA MCGUREN
F: 97592
Price History:
26.00
Age:
8
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Lismore Bm66 on February 22 over 1110m, 0.6 len behind Eagle Hawk Star carrying 61.5kg at $17. Before that 9th of 12 at this track Bm66 on January 24 over 1106m, 5.5 len behind Sumo Fish with 61kg at $21. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Big chance.
6. 6. Strobing
J: SIENA GRIMAT: TONY BALL
F: x2635
Price History:
31.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
At the latest run 5th of 10 at Gosford Bm64 on February 22 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Canny Queen with 52kg at $12. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track Bm66 on February 16 over 1500m, 2 len behind Kosuke with 59kg at $11. Needs to find a few lengths to threaten these.
12. 12. Shoot The Diva
J: MOLLIE FITZGERALDT: FLEUR BLANCH
F: 82115
Price History:
34.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Most recently 5th of 14 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on February 25 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Wandjad carrying 59kg at $26. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a head at Murwillumbah Ctry Cl1 February 2 over 1200m defeating Capzinzi with 55kg at $19. Will need to do a bit more.
5. 5. Seething Seb
J: LEANNE BOYDT: KAREN OWEN
F: 2267x
Price History:
26.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
100
Verdict
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Newcastle Cond Bm68 December 1 over 1850m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Subarctic carrying 52.5kg at $15. Previously first up; seventh of 12 at Scone Bm58 August 2 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Brok Cafe with 58.5kg at $21. Include in all combinations.
14. 14. Lord Akomeed
J: -T: NEIL GODBOLT
F: 0x904
Price History:
34.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track Ctry Bm58 on March 3 over 1206m, 2 len behind Royal Teens with 56kg at $14. Before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at Taree Bm66 on February 25 over 1250m, 5.5 len behind Mischievous Molly carrying 53.5kg at $81. Needs to take another step to compete against these.
13. 13. Buffett
J: BEN LOOKERT: TONY BALL
F: 052x7
Price History:
91.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 7 at Hawkesbury Cl1 on February 20 over 1000m, 8 len behind Peace Centre with 53kg at $81. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 11 at Hawkesbury Super Mdn on May 30 over 1300m, 6 len behind California Sunrise carrying 58kg at $13. Looks tested on the first up effort.

Non-Runners

3. 3. Bjorn Ironside
J: -T: COLT PROSSER
F: 0x132
Price History:
4.33
Age:
5
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
2
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Taree Bm58 January 31 over 1000m defeating Edge Of Midnight with 62kg at $12. Second run from a spell 3rd of 14 at this track Mnc Champ on February 16 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Sumo Fish with 57.5kg at $21. Leading prospect.

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