Turning for home: Full results from race day at Ruaka¯ka¯
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FELL ENGINEERING, $11000, 1200m 1-2 Eva James (5) T Thornton 1 2-1 Zelenski (2) T Newman 2 4-4 Gigolo George (3) T Moseley 3 All Started. Also (in finishing order): 3-3 Orakei Overlord, 5-5 Ohceedee. 1/2L, 2-1/2L, 3/4L. Time: 1:10.35. Win: $2.30. Places: $1.40, $1.40. Quinella: $2.60. Trifecta: $13.20 (5,2,3). First4: $20.30 (5,2,3,1). Sub: Eva James (5). Trainer: Rae/Williams-Tuhoro, Ruakaka. Breeding: 3 f Super Easy-Imperial Miss.
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UNITED SECURITY NORTHLAND, $10000, 1600m 2-2 Sympathique (5) T Newman 1 4-4 Cate Blanco (4) C Grylls 2 1-1
Laurant (2) A Calder 3 All Started. Also (in finishing order): 3-3 Qiji Swordsman, 5-5 Savappiel, 6-6 Red Rushin. 1-1/2L, 3/4L, 1L. Time: 1:34.72. Win: $2.90. Places: $1.80, $2.90. Quinella: $8.70. Trifecta: $35.90 (5,4,2). First4: $74.90 (5,4,2,3). Sub: Laurant (2). Trainer: Chris Gibbs, Ruakaka. Breeding: 4 m Postponed (USA)-Yolanda.
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NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE, $10000, 1300m 2-2 Ziegfeld (8) L Innes 1 7-7 Te Poropiti (4) B May 2 3-3 Super Six (3) C Grylls 3 Scratched: Tutukaka. Also (in finishing order): 1-1 Cool Change, 4-5 Copy That, 5-4 Bodyguard, 6-6 Bella Radici, 8-8 Savnoir. Nk, 1-1/2L, 2-3/4L. Time: 1:17.20. Win: $3.50. Places: $1.30, $4.70, $2.10. Quinella: $54.00. Trifecta: $592.10 (8,4,3). First4: $1370.30 (8,4,3,6). Double: $14.40 (5/8), $36.80 (5/4). Sub: Cool Change (6). Trainer: Lance Noble, Karaka. Breeding: 2 f Teofilo (IRE)-Sussex Dancer (IRE).
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NORTHLAND BUSINESS SYSTEMS, $10000, 1200m 9-8 Semper Fi (1) C Grylls 1 1-1 Dottie Dee (7) L Innes 2 2-2 Zaffiro Belle (10) M Hashizume 2 Scratched: Aqua Man, Taupo Missy, Smoldering Yacht, Boomer Hill, Igottadoitmyway, So Tell Me, Mini Miner. Also (in finishing order): 3-3 Rubyshowoff, 6-6 Screen Belle, 5-5 Chevron, 11-10 Straightshooterdeb, 7-7 Tempting Heart, 10-11 Friendly Fire, 12-12 King Providential, 4-4 Aunt Cindy, 13-13 Heza Showman, 8-9 La Diva. Lg hd, Dead heat, 1-1/2L. Time: 1:10.55. Win: $31.30. Places: $7.00, $1.60, $1.70. Quinella: $25.50 (1,7), $30.00 (1,10). Trifecta: $424.70 (1,7,10), $419.40 (1,10,7). First4: $1983.50 (1,7,10,8), $1983.50 (1,10,7,8). Quaddie: $1446.30 (5+/5/8/1). Treble: $596.70 (5/8/1). Sub: Dottie Dee (7). Trainer: Mark Brooks, Cambridge. Breeding: 3 g Iffraaj (GB)Nigelissima.
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LION RED PUBS & CLUBS - MAY 5, $10000, 1200m 1-1 Fighting Fire (3) C Grylls 1 6-6 Playsameanpinball (2) R Elliot 2 2-2 Jimmy Five (4) T Newman 3 All Started. Also (in finishing order): 5-5 Call Me Bob, 8-8 Shirazelle, 4-4 The Buffer, 9-9 Full Of Talent,
7-7 Hugh Glass, 3-3 Lord Polonius. Nk, 3/4L, 1/2L. Time: 1:09.79. Win: $2.50. Places: $1.30, $3.00, $1.60. Quinella: $14.00. Trifecta: $77.90 (3,2,4). First4: $507.30 (3,2,4,7). Double: $54.90 (1/3+), $112.40 (1/2). Sub: Fighting Fire (3). Trainer: Stephen Marsh, Cambridge. Breeding: 4 g Fighting Sun (AUS)Ruby Ninetails (AUS).
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MOUNTFIELD QUARRY, $10000, 1200m 2-2 Igottadoitmyway (13) E McCall 1 8-8
Mach Schnell (2) M Hashizume 2 7-7 Diamond Girl (7) S Collett 3 Scratched: Chevron, Ginger Berry, Friendly Fire, Shirazelle. Also (in finishing order): 6-6 Aqua Man, 3-3 Mini Miner, 1-1 Marching On Tavi, 4-4 Copy Me In, 5-5 Boomer Hill, 10-9 Jungle Berry, 11-11 Apatchee Power, 9-10 So Tell Me, 12-12 I’m Alice, 13-13 Divine Choice. 1-3/4L, 1-3/4L, 1-1/4L. Time: 1:10.07. Win: $5.30. Places: $2.20, $4.80, $4.70. Quinella: $56.10. Trifecta: $1318.00 (13,2,7). First4: $7810.10 (13,2,7,16). Sub: Marching On Tavi (1). Trainer: Kim Knight, Ruakaka. Breeding: 3 f Super Easy-Astrogal.
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RUAKAKA - NZ’S BEST BET IN WINTER, $10000, 1600m 3-3 Pipsqueak Rose (8) K Asano 1 5-5 Jojakk (2) T Thornton 2 2-2
Outage (1) S Collett 3 All Started. Also (in finishing order): 1-1 Vistock, 9-9 Dragon Realm, 6-7 Jaydeear, 4-4 Allbright, 10-10 Nizona, 7-6 Ernie’s Taken, 8-8 Alexis, 11-11 Copper Xpress (Lost rider). 1/2L, 1-1/2L, 3/4L. Time: 1:35.80. Win: $9.20. Places: $2.40, $3.00, $1.60. Quinella: $48.00. Trifecta: $369.90 (8,2,1). First4: $1402.50 (8,2,1,7). Quaddie: $9340.10 (1/3+/13/8). Place6: $234.70 (4,5/3,4,8/1,7+,10/2,3+,4/2,7,13/1,2,8). Double: $25.40 (13/8), $16.50 (13/2). Treble: $140.10 (3+/13/8). Sub: Vistock (7). Trainer: Moroney/Gerard, Matamata. Breeding: 5 m Alamosa-Minnaleo.