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Hawera Race 7 - GRANT PLUMBING OTAKI CUP HANDICAP PACE

AMERICAN ME (5) finished seventh at Ascot Park Raceway two runs ago before a comparable effort at his latest appearance over 2700m at Roxburgh. Finds a nice race and can bounce back to form. ROUGH AND READY (4) made it two wins from his last three outings three weeks ago, getting home by 5 metres over 2700m at Cambridge Raceway. Has the class to make it two on end. DOUBLE TIME (2) disappointed last time when 15th over 2810m at Motukarara Raceway. Can atone. BETA PREPARE (1) is worth another chance after a last-start tenth over 2700m at Cambridge Raceway three weeks ago.

Race Time:5:24 AM
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Track:Good
Weather:Showers
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:2000m
1
Silk
Beta Prepare (1)42140
Trainer: Arna Donnelly (Cambridge)12 mths 50: 7-9-7

Driver: Sailesh Abernethy

5 yo B G
Sire: Bettor's Delight
Dam: Running On Faith
Dam's Sire: Soky's Atom

Stats

Career50: 7-9-7
LTS$104,920.00
BMR1:57.70
TS0: 0-0-0
Win %14.00%
Place %46.00%

Comments

Early error no help as the favourite at Cambridge on Xmas Eve. Can make amends.

Last Starts 21 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
10/1024/12/20255R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$24,125.00WaikBoP2700mGoodAndre Poutama2:01.61
  • 1. Rough And Ready
  • 2. Iron Brigade
  • 3. Claude
32.3L$3.80
4/819/12/2025144YO+ R55 to R90 MOB. PACE$45,000.00Auckland1609mFastSailesh Abernethy1:55.04
  • 1. Sooner The Bettor
  • 2. Mhai Surfer Girl
  • 3. Jolimont
7.3L$45.80
1/605/12/202583YO+ R53 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$22,375.00Auckland2700mFastSamantha Ottley2:02.11
  • 1. Beta Prepare
  • 2. Village Rebel
  • 3. Final Change
3.5L$9.10
2/627/11/2025413YO+ R42 to R54 MOB. PACE$7,160.00WaikBoP1700mGoodSailesh Abernethy1:58.97
  • 1. Blazing Louie
  • 2. Beta Prepare
  • 3. Dreams Of Eric
2.2L$2.90
4/617/10/2025143YO+ R53 to R59 MOB. PACE$15,215.00Auckland1609mFastSailesh Abernethy1:54.33
  • 1. Captain Sampson
  • 2. Debbie Lincoln
  • 3. Sugar Ray Lincoln
7.3L$9.90
5/503/10/2025143YO+ R54 to R63 MOB. PACE$14,918.00Auckland2200mGoodSailesh Abernethy1:58.02
  • 1. You Little Beauty
  • 2. Sugar Ray Lincoln
  • 3. Kevin Kline
2.4L$4.00
2/919/09/2025143YO+ R54 to R59 MOB. PACE$16,108.00Auckland1700mGoodSailesh Abernethy3
  • 1. Joes Rock
  • 2. Beta Prepare
1.3L$8.50
6/805/09/202573YO+ R39 to R59 MOB. PACE$15,810.00Auckland2200mFastSailesh Abernethy9
  • 1. Confederate
4.8L$27.60
3/629/08/2025143YO+ R51 to R73 DiscrHcp PACE$17,900.00Auckland2200mGoodSailesh Abernethy2
  • 1. Mantra Blue
  • 3. Beta Prepare
1.6L$23.20
4/815/08/2025213YO+ R52 to R73 DiscrHcp PACE$18,600.00Auckland2200mFastKate Coppins1
  • 1. Always Flyin
7.0L$15.60
2
Silk
Double Time (2)47780
Trainer: Michael House (Prebbleton)12 mths 51: 8-6-2

Driver: Blair Orange

6 yo B G
Sire: A Rocknroll Dance
Dam: Double Twist
Dam's Sire: Artsplace

Stats

Career51: 8-6-2
LTS$137,814.00
BMR1:58.07
TS0: 0-0-0
Win %15.69%
Place %31.37%

Comments

Now in the House stable. Has recorded 3 victories on grass. Worth a nibble.

Last Starts 16 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
15/1829/12/202515R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$22,100.00Banks Pen2810mGoodSamantha Ottley2:06.64
  • 1. Here's Herbie
  • 2. Dance Till Dawn
  • 3. Buckskin
17.5L$27.80
8/1514/12/20258R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$26,313.00Rangiora2600mGoodRobbie Close2:04.43
  • 1. It's Tough
  • 2. Tanzania
  • 3. Audacity
24.2L$20.40
7/806/12/202515R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$23,250.00Geraldine2850mGoodCarter Dalgety2:01.23
  • 1. The Lazarus Effect
  • 2. Tanzania
  • 3. It's Tough
19.9L$28.20
7/1121/11/202574YO+ R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE$24,563.00NZ Metro2600mFastRicky May2:01.22
  • 1. Follow Your Dream
  • 2. Bryce's Meddle
  • 3. Tanzania
12.6L$23.20
4/1414/11/20253R59 to R80 MOB. PACE$31,050.00NZ Metro1980mFastJohn Dunn1:54.010
  • 1. The Lazarus Effect
  • 2. Here's Herbie
  • 3. Arthur Shelby
29.6L$41.70
9/1111/11/202583YO+ FFA MOB. PACE$58,950.00NZ Metro2600mGoodJohn Dunn1:57.06
  • 1. Franco Sinatra
  • 2. Hadron Collider
  • 3. Smoke On The Water
18.8L$58.30
10/1103/11/20258FFA PACE$98,250.00Kaikoura2400mGoodJohn Dunn5
  • 1. Merlin
37.7L$93.10
13/1526/10/2025163R51 to R80 SpecHcp PACE$21,050.00Waimate2850mGoodRicky May1
  • 1. Rock Band
69.9L$21.30
4/616/10/2025-R36 to R95 PACE$0.00N Cnty TOA2600mGoodRobbie Close0
  • 1. Chase A Dream
  • 2. The Surfer
  • 3. Radha
2.2L$0.00
3/409/10/2025-R49 & faster PACE$0.00N Cnty TOA2600mGoodBob Butt0
  • 1. Radha
  • 2. Action Major
  • 3. Double Time
0.85L$0.00
13/1416/05/202574YO+ G&E Up to & including R85 MOB. PACE$50,000.00NZ Metro1980mFastRiley Harrison6
  • 1. Sideshow Bruce
32.3L$40.20
10/1009/05/202512FFA MOB. PACE$57,900.00NZ Metro2600mSlushyMatthew Williamson7
  • 1. Vessem
53.8L$58.10
3
Silk
Final Change (3)24371
Trainer: Arna Donnelly (Cambridge)12 mths 24: 5-5-3

Driver: Andre Poutama

4 yo B G
Sire: Bettor's Delight
Dam: Super Change
Dam's Sire: Mach Three

Stats

Career24: 5-5-3
LTS$67,788.00
BMR1:57.80
TS0: 0-0-0
Win %20.83%
Place %54.17%

Comments

Nice Auckland success on New Year's Eve. Big threat in his grass track debut.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/1031/12/2025123YO+ R48 to R62 MOB. PACE$24,125.00Auckland2200mSlushyAndre Poutama1:57.83
  • 1. Final Change
  • 2. The Jolly Roger
  • 3. Louezyana
0.3L$13.80
7/1219/12/2025143YO R38 to R73 MOB. PACE$50,000.00Auckland1609mFastTony Herlihy1:56.67
  • 1. Tyson
  • 2. Debbie Lincoln
  • 3. The Night Agent
18.8L$28.20
3/605/12/2025143YO+ R53 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$22,375.00Auckland2700mFastTony Herlihy2:02.12
  • 1. Beta Prepare
  • 2. Village Rebel
  • 3. Final Change
3.5L$6.00
4/621/11/2025143YO+ R46 to R55 MOB. PACE$13,425.00Auckland1700mFastDavid Butcher1:55.53
  • 1. Tytate
  • 2. The Jolly Roger
  • 3. Claude
10.8L$3.90
2/607/11/2025143YO+ R42 to R53 MOB. PACE$13,425.00Auckland2200mGoodTony Herlihy1:58.47
  • 1. The Jolly Roger
  • 2. Final Change
  • 3. Heaven High
1.6L$4.40
9/924/10/2025143YO+ R44 to R54 MOB. PACE$14,213.00Auckland1700mFastDavid Butcher1:56.88
  • 1. Double Parked
  • 2. Turn O The Tide
  • 3. St John Eight
17.5L$13.40
2/510/10/2025143YO+ R53 to R64 MOB. PACE$17,550.00Auckland2200mFastTony Herlihy2
  • 1. Hooray Henry
  • 2. Final Change
7.5L$10.50
2/926/09/2025143YO+ R40 to R54 MOB. PACE$33,163.00Auckland2200mFastTony Herlihy8
  • 1. Confederate
  • 2. Final Change
2.2L$32.40
1/1012/09/2025493YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE$16,405.00Auckland2200mGoodTony Herlihy6
  • 1. Final Change
  • 2. Turn O The Tide
0.5L$55.30
9/1125/07/202573YO+ R45 to R60 MOB. PACE$34,388.00Auckland2200mGoodTodd Mitchell5
  • 1. Leo Lincoln
35.0L$53.80
4
Silk
Rough And Ready (1)51161
Trainer: Arna Donnelly (Cambridge)12 mths 147: 22-15-11

Driver: Kate Coppins

9 yo B G
Sire: Somebeachsomewhere
Dam: Fullofjoy
Dam's Sire: Grinfromeartoear

Stats

Career147: 22-15-11
LTS$286,663.00
BMR1:54.70
TS3: 0-0-0
Win %14.97%
Place %32.65%

Comments

Winner of 3 of his last 4 starts. Yet to win on grass, that could change today.

Last Starts 21 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/1024/12/202513R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$24,125.00WaikBoP2700mGoodDavid Butcher2:01.61
  • 1. Rough And Ready
  • 2. Iron Brigade
  • 3. Claude
4.8L$11.70
6/911/12/20252R49 to R60, R61 with cond. MOB. PACE$13,265.00Manawatu2000mFastKate Coppins1:56.87
  • 1. Margherita
  • 2. Blue Chip Lou
  • 3. Lord Delmar
5.9L$5.40
1/809/12/202519R48 to R59 MOB. PACE$11,160.00Manawatu2000mFastKate Coppins1:56.610
  • 1. Rough And Ready
  • 2. Twista
  • 3. The Next Best Thing
0.8L$5.00
1/520/11/2025213YO+ R44 to R55 MOB. PACE$7,020.00WaikBoP2200mGoodDavid Butcher1:58.45
  • 1. Rough And Ready
  • 2. Dreams Of Eric
  • 3. Desert Dawn
10.8L$3.60
5/830/10/2025143YO+ R43 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE$7,440.00WaikBoP1700mGoodKate Coppins1:56.88
  • 1. Dreams Of Eric
  • 2. Proviseur
  • 3. Barbarossa
5.1L$8.50
4/816/10/20257R50 to R63 DiscrHcp PACE$7,440.00WaikBoP2700mGoodDavid Butcher2:02.81
  • 1. Twista
  • 2. Joes Rock
  • 3. Lincoln La Moose
7.0L$8.40
3/609/10/20257R52 to R57 MOB. PACE$7,160.00WaikBoP2200mEasyDavid Butcher4
  • 1. Always B Charlie
  • 3. Rough And Ready
3.0L$4.30
5/602/10/202514R47 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE$7,160.00WaikBoP2200mGoodKate Coppins6
  • 1. Lincoln La Moose
6.5L$5.00
5/618/09/202573YO+ R47 to R54, R56 to R57 with cond. MOB. PACE$7,160.00WaikBoP1700mEasyKate Coppins5
  • 1. Le Major
19.6L$4.10
5/711/09/2025213YO+ R45 to R53, R57 with cond. MOB. PACE$7,300.00WaikBoP2200mGoodKate Coppins8
  • 1. Desert Dawn
4.6L$12.00
5
Silk
American Me (1)06377
Trainer: Brent & Tim White (Ashburton Raceway)12 mths 111: 16-15-18

Driver: Sarah O'Reilly

9 yo B G
Sire: American Ideal
Dam: Bella Me
Dam's Sire: Presidential Ball

Stats

Career111: 16-15-18
LTS$399,987.00
BMR1:58.60
TS1: 0-0-0
Win %14.41%
Place %44.14%

Comments

Has a strong grass record. Small field could see him return to the winners list.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
7/1004/01/202616R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE$24,125.00Roxburgh2700mGoodSarah O'Reilly1:59.21
  • 1. Double Jeopardy
  • 2. Always Dreaming
  • 3. Ultimate Cullect
37.7L$18.70
7/819/12/202512R70 to R120 SpecHcp PACE$93,000.00Invcargill2700mGoodSarah O'Reilly1:58.77
  • 1. Republican Party
  • 2. The Lazarus Effect
  • 3. Wag Star
40.4L$47.10
3/1307/12/20257R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE$20,350.00Forbury Pk2200mGoodSarah O'Reilly1:59.62
  • 1. Rock Or Bust
  • 2. Hacksaw Ridge
  • 3. American Me
4.8L$15.50
6/1430/11/202519FFA MOB. PACE$25,875.00Methven1609mGoodSarah O'Reilly1:55.610
  • 1. Esmeralda
  • 2. Misty Blue
  • 3. Pinseeker
21.5L$32.00
13/1511/11/20258FFA PACE$1,000,000.00NZ Metro3200mFastRicky May1:58.014
  • 1. Kingman
  • 2. Leap To Fame
  • 3. Merlin
156.0L$133.00
5/1103/11/202517FFA PACE$98,250.00Kaikoura2400mGoodRicky May1:57.23
  • 1. Merlin
  • 2. Akuta
  • 3. Mo'unga
17.2L$43.80
15/1517/10/202512FFA PACE$63,150.00NZ Metro2600mFastRicky May5
  • 1. Republican Party
37.7L$103.60
4/805/10/202516R65 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$37,200.00Methven3000mHeavyRicky May1
  • 1. Rakero Rocket
3.8L$8.40
3/1219/09/2025143YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$20,000.00NZ Metro2600mGoodRicky May3
  • 1. Arthur Shelby
  • 3. American Me
6.2L$29.60
8/905/09/202514FFA PACE$37,900.00NZ Metro2600mFastGerard O'Reilly4
  • 1. Alta Meteor
10.2L$30.50

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