Woodville

Saturday, July 12, 2025Flat1m6f

Verdict

BERRY THE CASH (1) is a brilliant hurdler at his best, and he tuned up for this with a bold run on the flat at Otaki 5 days ago when finishing third. If ready, he will be the hardest to beat. TAIKA (3) did not complete the course at Te Rapa last time out after risking a few hurdles. He was an easy winner there before that, and can bounce back and take this out. HAPPY STAR (4) was so brave when finishing third at Otaki on the flat 5 days ago over 2200m. He only peaked on his run late that day, and will be spot on for this assignment. Each way. SQUIRE (5) could be the next jumping star after scoring at Te Rapa 8 days ago by over 9 lengths. He is well weighted, and the hat-trick beckons. BRUCIE (8) cost himself a closer finish by misjudging a fence late at Trentham last time out. He is not out of this. Each way.

1. Berry The Cash
3. Taika
4. Happy Star

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1. 1. Berry The Cash
J: PORTIA J MATTHEWST: MARK OULAGHAN
F: 644x3
Price History:
3.50
Age:
8
Weight:
2-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
5
Verdict
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after two months came home strongly from last on the turn; finished third of 8 starters at Otaki on July 8 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Swingit Our Way carrying 55.5kg at $24.10. Previously second-up finished sixth of 9 runners at Wanganui Rating 75 on April 5 over 2050m, on slow going 7 len behind Duncan Creek with 59kg at $17.70. Top jumper with seven wins and two minor placings from 13 starts over the obstacles.
4. 4. Happy Star
J: KYLAN WILEST: KEVIN MYERS
F: 24x03
Price History:
3.50
Age:
9
Weight:
2-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
5
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming finished 11th of 13 starters at Trentham on June 7 over 1600m, in the wet; 17 len behind Bozo with 60kg at $65.80. Second run from a spell came from midfield; finished third in a small field at Otaki on July 8 over 2200m, in the wet; 8 len behind Pride Of Aspen with 60kg at $12.40. Fitter now and should appreciate the step up to 3000m here. Unplaced first-up two starts back then filled a minor prize last time at Otaki over 2200m, beaten 8
10. 10. Never Look Back
J: EMILY J FARRT: GAIL TEMPERTON
F: 219p5
Price History:
5.50
Age:
6
Weight:
2-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Useful gelding. Resumes off a 29 day letup. Last start finished fifth of 10 starters at Te Rapa on June 14 over 3200m, on a wet track; 20 len behind Dictation carrying 66kg at $11.90. Before that pulled up at Trentham on June 7 over 2500m. Continues to make headway. Right in the mix if he is anywhere near right.
5. 5. Squire
J: MISS ELLIE CALLWOODT: PETER & JESSICA BROSNAN
F: x0611
Price History:
8.50
Age:
4
Weight:
2-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 9 len Te Rapa on July 5 over 2800m in the wet defeating Jerricoop with 63kg at $12.30 in a jumps. The start before that; won by a nose Te Rapa on June 14 over 2800m on heavy going defeating Mr Fahrenheit carrying 68kg at $8.20 in a jumps. Has the ability to be in the finish. In form and can complete the hat-trick.
8. 8. Brucie
J: ASHLEY DASCOMBET: RAYMOND CONNORS
F: 0x755
Price History:
9.50
Age:
9
Weight:
2-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Last outing finished fifth of 10 runners at Trentham on June 28 over 3200m, on a wet track; 27 len behind Billy Boy with 66kg at $6.40. Race before finished fifth of 12 runners at Wanganui on June 14 over 2040m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Identikit with 58.5kg at $29.50. Continues to improve. Will thereabouts based on his best form.
3. 3. Taika
J: HAMISH MC NEILLT: P NELSON & C MCDOUGAL
F: 3x41p
Price History:
9.50
Age:
8
Weight:
2-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Useful gelding. Freshened for 29 days. Last start pulled up at Te Rapa on June 14 over 3200m. The start before that; won by 1.75 len Te Rapa on May 24 over 2800m slow track defeating English Gambler with 70kg at $6.40 in a jumps. Deserves another chance and should be right in the mix.
7. 7. Obrigado
J: COREY WILEST: KEVIN MYERS
F: 42164
Price History:
13.00
Age:
10
Weight:
2-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Last outing finished fourth of 10 runners at Te Aroha on June 22 over 3500m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Leitrim Lad carrying 66.5kg at $3.70. Start before finished sixth of 9 runners at Trentham on June 7 over 4000m, on heavy track; 20 len behind Jesko with 66kg at $5. Worth including.
9. 9. Saint Bernard
J: WILL FEATHERSTONET: CHRISSY BAMBRY
F: 9271p
Price History:
15.00
Age:
5
Weight:
2-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Last start pulled up at Trentham on June 28 over 3200m. Run before won by 0.5 len Trentham on June 7 over 2500m on heavy track defeating Mr Fabulous with 67kg at $4.60 in a jumps. Has been racing well. Capable enough and comes into calculations.
2. 2. Lord Spencer
J: LEMMY DOUGLAST: J J RAYNER
F: 30561
Price History:
17.00
Age:
7
Weight:
2-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Last outing won by a head Te Aroha on June 22 over 3100m on heavy going defeating Invisible Spirit with 67kg at $8.20 in a jumps. The run before finished sixth of 10 starters at Te Rapa on June 14 over 3200m, in the wet; 22 len behind Dictation with 71kg at $15.80. Right in the mix on current form.
6. 6. Suliman
J: M GILLIEST: P NELSON & C MCDOUGAL
F: x0556
Price History:
23.00
Age:
10
Weight:
2-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Useful gelding. Last start finished sixth of 10 runners at Trentham on June 28 over 3200m, on heavy track; 28 len behind Billy Boy carrying 66kg at $22.60. The start before that; eased back early on finished fifth of 8 starters at Otaki on June 20 over 2100m, in the wet; 11 len behind Piper's Son with 55kg at $27.80. Go close. Disappointing on that occasion but can atone.

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