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ROUGH AND READY (6) finished second in his last two appearances at Hawera, the latest from this mark. Had won three of his previous four outings, two of them at this circuit. Can continue the strong form. VILLAGE REBEL (5) hasn't placed since a second at Alexandra Park in December but he owns a decent record at this circuit and distance so has to be respected. SHAKE A LEG (4) was a winner at this venue and distance three back. Hasn't raced for close to four weeks but was kept up to the mark with a trial win. Contender. HEAVEN HIGH (2) got it all wrong first up but the form last time in was good so could be worth another chance.

Driver: Emily Johnson
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Comments
Beaten by draw 9Jan after consecutive successes. Up in company. Rough claims.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 09/01/2026 | 5 | R41 to R49 MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 1:57.9 | 8 |
| 61.9L | $25.80 |
| 1/9 | 04/01/2026 | 4 | R35 to R44 MOB. PACE | $7,580.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Good | Craig Sharpe | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
| 1/10 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Slushy | Emily Johnson | 2:01.3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $20.90 |
| 3/10 | 24/12/2025 | 6 | 2YO+ R38 to R41 MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Emily Johnson | 1:58.2 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $89.50 |
| 7/7 | 18/12/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Emily Johnson | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $21.10 |
| 7/7 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Good | Craig Sharpe | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $6.10 |
| 6/6 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R42 to R54 MOB. PACE | $7,160.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Good | Emily Johnson | 1 |
| 15.1L | $20.60 | |
| 4/7 | 20/11/2025 | 6 | 3YO+ R35 to R44 MOB. PACE | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Craig Sharpe | 5 |
| 6.2L | $5.80 | |
| 8/10 | 14/11/2025 | 15 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $16,405.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 8 |
| 19.1L | $14.80 | |
| 2/8 | 30/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R43 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE | $7,440.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Good | Emily Johnson | 1 |
| 2.4L | $14.00 |

Driver: Zachary Butcher
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Comments
Forget Taupo episode. Gritty Auckland placing 7Nov. Quinella-First4 prospect.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 26/01/2026 | 80 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2600m | Good | Monika Ranger | 2:05.9 | 2 |
| 710.2L | $17.40 |
| 3/6 | 07/11/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R42 to R53 MOB. PACE | $13,425.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Monika Ranger | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $3.30 |
| 4/9 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | 4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Monika Ranger | 1:57.6 | 8 |
| 12.6L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/10/2025 | 15 | 4YO+ R38 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $13,425.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Monika Ranger | 1:58.2 | 7 |
| 9.7L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 25/09/2025 | 6 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Monika Ranger | 1:57.3 | 8 |
| 19.9L | $3.30 |
| 4/7 | 19/09/2025 | 14 | 4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Monika Ranger | 2:01.9 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $3.70 |
| 3/8 | 05/09/2025 | 15 | 4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Monika Ranger | 4 |
| 7.0L | $4.20 | |
| 5/10 | 21/08/2025 | 20 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $7,720.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Monika Ranger | 8 |
| 10.0L | $4.60 | |
| 5/8 | 01/08/2025 | 8 | R46 to R75 MOB. PACE | $18,600.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 1 |
| 8.3L | $28.30 | |
| 4/8 | 24/07/2025 | 20 | 3YO+ R44 to R59 MOB. PACE | $7,440.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | Zachary Butcher | 2 |
| 20.4L | $8.10 |

Driver: Tony Cameron
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Comments
Didn't get all favours in 9Jan outing. Trial winner since. An each way chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 29/01/2026 | - | R35 TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 2500m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 09/01/2026 | 5 | R41 to R49 MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Tony Cameron | 1:57.9 | 7 |
| 15.1L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/01/2026 | 11 | R46 to R53 MOB. PACE | $9,765.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Monika Ranger | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $4.90 |
| 1/13 | 24/12/2025 | 33 | 3YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE | $15,263.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Tony Cameron | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $54.60 |
| 9/9 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R42 to R45 MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Tony Cameron | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 19.4L | $41.30 |
| 5/8 | 14/11/2025 | 145 | 4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $15,810.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Monika Ranger | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 25.6L | $13.70 |
| 10/12 | 22/06/2025 | 9 | 4YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. PACE | $10,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Devon Dolan | 1:58.6 | 10 |
| 56.5L | $13.60 |
| 9/11 | 13/06/2025 | 14 | 4YO+ R40 to R46 MOB. PACE | $15,720.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Devon Dolan | 7 |
| 23.4L | $12.80 | |
| 5/9 | 30/05/2025 | 7 | R40 to R48 with cond. MOB. PACE | $16,108.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 10 |
| 11.0L | $5.00 | |
| 8/12 | 23/05/2025 | 5 | 3YO+ R48 to R55, R56 with cond. MOB. PACE | $25,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 2 |
| 43.0L | $29.10 | |
| 8/12 | 18/05/2025 | 11 | 4YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE | $12,000.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Slushy | Blair Orange | 13 |
| 32.3L | $8.70 |

Driver: Sailesh Abernethy
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Comments
He won't get a better opportunity than this to return to the winners circle.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 26/01/2026 | 17 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2600m | Good | Nicky Chilcott | 2:05.9 | 1 |
| 59.2L | $10.90 |
| 7/9 | 09/01/2026 | 9 | R50 to R65 MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 1:59.6 | 10 |
| 12.6L | $17.60 |
| 7/10 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R48 to R62 MOB. PACE | $24,125.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Slushy | Sailesh Abernethy | 1:57.8 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $19.50 |
| 6/10 | 24/12/2025 | 19 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $24,125.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | Sailesh Abernethy | 2:01.6 | 3 |
| 25.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/6 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R53 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $22,375.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 2:02.1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.90 |
| 6/7 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $27,375.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $32.20 |
| 7/11 | 14/11/2025 | 91 | 3YO+ R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $19,650.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 4 |
| 10.8L | $83.90 | |
| 8/8 | 15/08/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R52 to R73 DiscrHcp PACE | $18,600.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 2 |
| 18.0L | $21.30 | |
| 6/8 | 01/08/2025 | 180 | R46 to R75 MOB. PACE | $18,600.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 7 |
| 11.0L | $55.80 | |
| 13/14 | 02/02/2025 | 2 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,700.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | Sailesh Abernethy | 1 |
| 26.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Coppins
Stats
Comments
Racing in a great vein of form & small field helps negate handicap. Key runner.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 20/01/2026 | 2 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $17,900.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Dead | Kate Coppins | 2:07.1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/5 | 18/01/2026 | 25 | R57 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $17,550.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Kate Coppins | 2:06.6 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.60 |
| 1/10 | 24/12/2025 | 13 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $24,125.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | David Butcher | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $11.70 |
| 6/9 | 11/12/2025 | 2 | R49 to R60, R61 with cond. MOB. PACE | $13,265.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Kate Coppins | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 5.9L | $5.40 |
| 1/8 | 09/12/2025 | 19 | R48 to R59 MOB. PACE | $11,160.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Kate Coppins | 1:56.6 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 20/11/2025 | 21 | 3YO+ R44 to R55 MOB. PACE | $7,020.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | David Butcher | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $3.60 |
| 5/8 | 30/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R43 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE | $7,440.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Good | Kate Coppins | 8 |
| 5.1L | $8.50 | |
| 4/8 | 16/10/2025 | 7 | R50 to R63 DiscrHcp PACE | $7,440.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | David Butcher | 1 |
| 7.0L | $8.40 | |
| 3/6 | 09/10/2025 | 7 | R52 to R57 MOB. PACE | $7,160.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Easy | David Butcher | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.30 | |
| 5/6 | 02/10/2025 | 14 | R47 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE | $7,160.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Kate Coppins | 6 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |