Hawera Race 3 - SIMON BENDALL @ METCALFE REAL ESTATE
SPANDEEDO (1) raced greenly as favourite last time out and battled on bravely to finish third. He won his maiden impressively on this track before that and will continue to improve with racing. He is the one to beat in this. PLATINUM PANTHEON (3) resumed at Listed level and needed the run on a very testing Otaki track just over 3 weeks ago. He strips fitter and will find this easier, so stick with him. ENSIGN ARIA (5) failed to fire in the same Stakes race as the second pick last time out. She has an experience edge over her rivals and will be peaking third up. She draws near the fence, and if it is the place to be, then she can figure in the top 3. RECONVENE (2) battled on gamely when making his debut and finished fourth and then was beaten by a short head at Matamata nearly 4 weeks ago. He is capable of going one better here. RIBELLA ROSE (8) did not do much in her initial prep but is bred to relish wet tracks. Use the market as your best guide.
Jockey: Jim Chung
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Wanganui on May 31 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Platinum Diamond carrying 55kg at $3. The race before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at this track May 6 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Sierra Leone with 55.5kg at $9.30. Key runner and should be in the finish.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 31/05/2025 | 25 | 2YO SW+P | $32,407.00 | WGUI | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Jim Chung | 55kg | 1:13.07 | - | 6 |
| 1.80L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/05/2025 | 15 | MDN 2YO | $15,741.00 | HAWE | 1100m | Soft 5 | Jim Chung | 55.5kg | 1:06.35 | - | 3 |
| 1.50L | $9.30 |
| 2/9 | 21/04/2025 | - | MDN 2YO | $15,455.00 | WAV | 1100m | Soft 6 | Kavish Chowdhoory | 57.5kg | 1:06.86 | - | 7 |
| 1.30L | $27.10 |
Jockey: Mereana Hudson
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At long odds at debut, 4th of 12 at Trentham on May 10 over 1000m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Tycoon Boss carrying 55.5kg at $25.60. Last start 2nd of 8 at Matamata on June 15 over 1200m, on rain affected going; head behind Bella's Boy carrying 57.5kg at $6.60. Expected to feature.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 15/06/2025 | 36 | MDN 2YO | $15,741.00 | MATA | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Mereana Hudson | 57.5kg | 1:18.13 | - | 7 |
| .20L | $6.60 |
| 4/12 | 10/05/2025 | - | MDN 2YO&UP | $18,519.00 | TREN | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Mereana Hudson | 55.5kg | 0:58.33 | - | 6 |
| 5.20L | $25.60 |
Jockey: Bruno Queiroz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after five months 6th of 8 at Otaki in the LR Castletown Stakes on June 20 over 1200m, in the wet; 10 len behind Platinum Diamond with 57kg at $22.70. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Wanganui 2yo Mdn-Sw on January 20 over 1200m, 7 len behind He Who Dares carrying 56.5kg at $14.80. Expecting him to kick on with that first run out of the way.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 20/06/2025 | 151 | 2YO SW | $74,074.00 | OTAK | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Leah Hemi | 57kg | 1:20.17 | - | 8 |
| 10.30L | $22.70 |
| 6/7 | 20/01/2025 | 18 | MDN 2YO | $16,818.00 | WGUI | 1200m | Good 4 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 56.5kg | 1:11.28 | - | 5 |
| 7.00L | $14.80 |
| 4/7 | 02/01/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $16,818.00 | TAUH | 1000m | Soft 6 | Jonathan Riddell | 57kg | 1:00.72 | - | 6 |
| 2.80L | $6.10 |
| 4/6 | 17/12/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Good 3 | Jonathan Riddell | 0:51.33 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ashvin Mudhoo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First starter by Shocking out of Sheema. Only trial was June 24 at Foxton when third over 1000m. Barrier an advantage. Market watch advised.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 24/06/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Ashvin Mudhoo | 1:04.83 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kate Hercock
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming 4th of 10 at Wanganui on May 31 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Platinum Diamond with 54kg at $14.50. Second run from a spell second last of 8 at Otaki in the LR Castletown Stakes on June 20 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Platinum Diamond carrying 55kg at $15. Can turn things around.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 20/06/2025 | 20 | 2YO SW | $74,074.00 | OTAK | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Mereana Hudson | 55kg | 1:20.17 | - | 5 |
| 14.10L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 31/05/2025 | 77 | 2YO SW+P | $32,407.00 | WGUI | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Mereana Hudson | 54kg | 1:13.07 | - | 4 |
| 2.60L | $14.50 |
| 3/7 | 29/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | WPKU | 850m | Good 4 | Mereana Hudson | 0:51.22 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 15/03/2025 | 54 | 2YO SW+P | $36,364.00 | WGUI | 1200m | Good 3 | Mereana Hudson | 54kg | 1:10.97 | - | 2 |
| 7.60L | $22.80 |
| 6/7 | 25/02/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | WPKU | 850m | Soft 5 | Mereana Hudson | 0:51.50 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 20/01/2025 | 9 | MDN 2YO | $16,818.00 | WGUI | 1200m | Good 4 | Kate Hercock | 55.5kg | 1:11.28 | - | 3 |
| 2.50L | $4.20 |
| 6/10 | 11/01/2025 | 84 | 2YO SW | $90,909.00 | TREN | 1100m | Good 4 | Kate Hercock | 55kg | 1:03.40 | - | 4 |
| 4.60L | $37.10 |
| 1/6 | 17/12/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Good 3 | Kate Hercock | 0:51.33 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 19/10/2024 | 28 | 2YO SW+P | $36,697.00 | OTAK | 800m | Good 4 | Harry Grace | 55kg | 0:45.97 | - | 2 |
| 5.70L | $11.40 |
| 5/5 | 21/09/2024 | 21 | 2YO SW+P | $36,697.00 | WGUI | 800m | Heavy 10 | Chris Dell | 55kg | 0:49.44 | - | 5 |
| 4.30L | $5.40 |
| 3/4 | 31/08/2024 | - | MDN 2YO | $22,727.00 | WGUI | 800m | Heavy 10 | Chris Dell | 55.5kg | 0:49.90 | - | 1 |
| 3.30L | $4.70 |
| 1/2 | 06/08/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | OTAK | 550m | Heavy 10 | Chris Dell | 0:34.31 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Crystal Lindsay
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
First starter. Two-year-old filly by Time Test out of Real Angel. At the most recent trial finished fifth at Foxton over 850m. Pay to keep an eye on betting moves.
Last Starts 88 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 15/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Good 4 | Mereana Hudson | 0:51.25 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Amber Riddell
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Facing the starter for the first time. Two-year-old filly by Shocking out of Shanpanichi. At the most recent trial finished fifth on June 24 at Foxton over 1000m. Hard to tip her with any confidence at debut.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 24/06/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Elle Sole | 1:05.93 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Chris Dell
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Not seen since she finished last of 7 at Wanganui 2yo Mdn-Sw January 20 over 1200m, 7 len behind He Who Dares carrying 55.5kg at $15.90. On debut fifth of 7 at Tauherenikau January 2 over 1000m, soft track; 4 len behind In The Air carrying 55kg at $6.70. Will improve on what she does here.
Last Starts 173 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 20/01/2025 | 18 | MDN 2YO | $16,818.00 | WGUI | 1200m | Good 4 | Joe Doyle | 55.5kg | 1:11.28 | - | 7 |
| 7.60L | $15.90 |
| 5/7 | 02/01/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $16,818.00 | TAUH | 1000m | Soft 6 | Kavish Chowdhoory | 55kg | 1:00.72 | - | 3 |
| 3.80L | $6.70 |
| 4/5 | 17/12/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Good 3 | Kavish Chowdhoory | 0:52.48 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 01/10/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Soft 7 | Jonathan Riddell | 52.57 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 18/09/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Heavy 10 | Amber Riddell | 0:57.22 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |