Taupo

Today, September 16, 2025Flat6fSoft

Verdict

SWISS PRINCE (1) is a maiden galloper knocking on the door after consecutive placings, including a third in the LR Wanganui Guineas, 18 days ago. He is likely to settle just off the pace and should be the one to beat in this. ROCK HUDSON (2) has been fancied in the market lately but is yet to break through. Last seen finishing fourth over 1300m at Cambridge on the poly track there. Stick with him on an each-way basis. SOLID GOLD (8) is a three-year-old filly by Savabeel out of Gram and debuts here with a handy trial win at Te Awamutu under her belt. She looks promising and is ready to make an impact. KENWOOD HOUSE (3) is a first starter by King's Legacy out of Lady Iveagh. He finished seventh in a Cambridge Synthetic trial over 950m with today's rider Wiremu Pinn. Keep an eye on this one. SIERRA LEONE (5) returns after a four-and-a-half-month break and was placed on debut. Fitter from a trial and he is worth including in all multiples.

Swiss Prince
2. Rock Hudson
8. Solid Gold

Win Only

8. 8. Solid Gold
J: GEORGE ROOKET: ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD
Price History:
2.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
Filly by Savabeel facing the starter for the first time. Won trial at Te Awamutu over 850m on August 26. Sure to have admirers on debut.
6. 6. Miss Parker
J: SAMANTHA COLLETTT: KYLIE HOSKIN
F: 64x
Price History:
4.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
165
Verdict
Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at Ellerslie April 5 over 1200m, soft track; 0.7 len behind Wyndstorm carrying 55kg at $20.40. On debut sixth of 9 at Matamata March 23 over 1050m, 9 len behind Lady Iris with 55.5kg at $11.70. Expecting a positive return.
2. 2. Rock Hudson
J: SAM WEATHERLEYT: TONY PIKE
F: 6x44
Price History:
8.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Third-up today. First-up got back early 4th of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 30 over 970m, 5.5 len behind Shavasana with 54.5kg at $3.40. Second run from a spell 4th of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 20 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Liechtenstein with 56kg at $4.40. Well placed. Fitter for recent racing and is one of the main contenders.
9. 9. Yangs Warrior
J: JASMINE FAWCETTT: GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL
F: 0x
Price History:
10.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
144
Verdict
Resuming after a break; only one run when second last of 11 at Te Rapa on April 26 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Lubeck with 54kg at $24.50. The market will be the best guide to her chances fresh up.
11. 11. Scaredoheights
J: MATTHEW CAMERONT: PETER & SHAUN MCKAY
Price History:
10.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
Three-year-old filly making debut by Preferment out of Meursault. Was third in a Cambridge trial over 900m on August 5 then followed up with a fourth at Te Awamutu in a 850m trial on August 26. Has a good draw, and is not out of this.
7. 7. Places To Be
J: MASAHIRO HASHIZUMET: KELLY VAN DYK
Price History:
10.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Filly by Hello Youmzain on debut. Trialled on August 26 at Te Awamutu over 850m and finished fourth. Prefer to see under race conditions.
3. 3. Kenwood House
J: WIREMU PINNT: STEPHEN MARSH
Price History:
13.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
Three-year-old gelding making debut by King's Legacy out of Lady Iveagh. Was third in a Cambridge trial over 900m on August 5 then followed up with a seventh over 950m in a Cambridge Synthetic trial on August 19. Expected to run well despite an awkward draw.
4. 4. Snipers Shot
J: COURTNEY BARNEST: DANICA GUY
Price History:
17.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
On debut. Three-year-old gelding by Fierce Impact out of Cupid. At the most recent trial finished fifth at Taupo over 900m. Facing a stiff test on debut.

Non-Runners

1. Swiss Prince
J: JOE DOYLET: STEPHEN MARSH
F: 523
Price History:
6.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 10 at Wanganui in the LR Wanganui Guineas on August 30 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Platinum Diamond carrying 57kg at $49.80. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1230m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Churmatt carrying 54.5kg at $6.30. Great chance to break through.
5. Sierra Leone
J: KELLY MYERST: JOHNO BENNER
F: 30x2x
Price History:
6.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
134
Verdict
Resuming. Finished off last campaign made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Hawera on May 6 over 1100m, slow going 1.5 len behind Spandeedo carrying 55.5kg at $1.70. First up last campaign 2nd of 8 at Otaki on October 19 over 800m, 1.3 len behind Cool Aza Rene carrying 54kg at $17.20. Trialled on August 19 at Foxton over 850m and finished fourth. Expecting a strong run fresh.
10. 10. Moonbeams
J: MATT CARTWRIGHTT: ANDREW FORSMAN
Price History:
6.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Ace High out of Artemis. At the most recent trial finished sixth at Te Awamutu over 850m. Profiles well and a bold run is expected.

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