LOGAN RACING @ RUAKAKA 6TH AUGUST

Race 1 @ 12:13pm Fell Engineering 2100

Zafrenzy starts from barrier 4 and will be ridden by apprentice Sam Weatherley. The 6 year old Savabeel mare is owned by Mrs CA, MC, MK and TP Dravitzki, Mrs KM Megchelve, LE and TM Vincent . It is a very even field but with some luck in the running she should be a good competitive chance.  The John and Victoria Carter owned Mastercraftsman gelding, Lord And Master will be starting from barrier 1 with Danielle Johnson in the saddle.  Prior to his last start he has been racing very competitively and should be a strong chance.

Race 2 @ 12:46pm Polwarth Design 1600

Beaufighter starts from barrier 15 and will be ridden by Matt Cameron. The 4 year old Mastercraftsman gelding is owned by A Goodwin, I Keats, Donna Logan, A McKendary, P Moore and SD Scott.  He has had 6 starts for 2 fifth placings and a second last start.  He was terrific last start on this track and distance when finding the line strongly, the sectionals and margins back through the field were very good.  Wide barrier draw this time but Matt has plenty of time to slot him in a nice position and we should see him finishing off as strongly as he did last start.

Race 3 @ 1:20pm Harcourts Just Rentals 1000

The impressive 3 year old colt by Fastnet Rock, Mongolian Falcon heads the field in this race.  Owned by Inner Mongolia Horse Rider Industry (NZ) Ltd the colt will be ridden by Leith Innes from barrier 3. He has shown above average ability, going on his first preparation he should be a strong winning chance.

Race 4 @ 1:57pm Bear Morgan At Harcourts 1400

In Flight has drawn 6 and will be ridden by Sam Weatherley. The 6 year old Fully Fledged gelding is owned by MG Dunn, JA Gibbs MNZM, R Thornley, and EM Tynan. He has won at Ruakaka 5 times and will hopefully see Sam get him into the Winners Circle again.  He was very brave last start absorbing pressure 3 wide no cover only to be beaten a lip.  It is a very even field and he should be very competitive to the line.   Rocknrolla from barrier 3 will be ridden by Ulrika Holmquist. The 6 year old mare is owned by Donna Logan, Mark Treloar, Kim O'Riley, Len Reed, Nathan Pene, John Frew, Myra Langstone, Jan and Dave Mein, and Colin Thomson.  She has been in great form this prep, 1400m on her home track is ideal and is well placed to run in the top 3.

Race 5 @ 2:28pm Cowleys Hire Centre 1200

Taken The Liberty starts from barrier 12 ridden by Sam Weatherley. The 5 year old O'Reilly gelding is owned by GW and MW Simon, A Clark and M Scanlon. He has been ultra consistant and this race is no harder than what he has been facing.  No reason he can't run another good race and with the change of jockey it would be good to see him in the winners circle this time.  Starting from barrier 1 see's the Est Late N A Mortimer, Jan and Cindy Mortimer owned Segenhoe.  Ridden by Danielle Johnson he will be having his 2nd up run this prep and we should see a big improvement.  With the good barrier draw we would like to see him be competitive through out.  The Ross Powell, Brian Carter, John Carter & Linwood Park Stud Ltd owned Honour Princess starts from barrier 7.  The 4 year old Ekraar filly is having her first start back this prep and will be ridden by Cameron Lammas.  She showed good ability last preparation and looks to be well placed.  This race could be a sneaky quinella.

Race 6 @ 3:03pm Harcourts Optimize Group Open 1200

This race sees the stables impressive Hasselhoof and Valley Girl strut their stuff.  Hasselhoof has had 4 starts on his home track for 4 wins, he starts from barrier 7 with Matt Cameron on board.  It is and ideal race for him to kick off his Spring Campaign for owners B&R Alexander, GJ Cossey, CJ & PL Woods, Baywatch Syndicate and Hoof Syndicate and it will be no surprise to see him sprint well fresh up.  Group 1 winning mare Valley Girl starts from barrier 2 with Danielle Johnson in the saddle.  The D, L & S Hawkins & Llanhennock Trust owned mare is short of her best distance but will be hitting the line strongly.

Race 7 @ 3:41pm Harcourts Bream Bay 1600

All Roads starts from barrier 11 ridden by Cameron Lammas. The 5 year old Road To Rock gelding is owned by BF and Mrs F Broom, TW Cole, AA Fraser, DJ Gordon, JC McLeod, RW McDuff, DS and ML Shuker. He has won both his last two starts at Ruakaka with his ears pricked to the line and is a big chance at winning again.  Silencer starts from barrier 9 ridden by Sam Weatherly. The 5 year old Falkirk gelding is owned by Kaskazi Group. Sam's claim of 3kg will be a big advantage and he should be very competitive to the line.   Cambridge starts from barrier 2 with Matt Cameron back aboard. The 4 year old Tavistock gelding is owned by NZ Thoroughbred Holdings Ltd, he won at Ruakaka on June 18th in stylish fashion and will be another competitive chance.  Greencast starts from barrier 5 and will be ridden by Aleesha Collett.  The 4 year old Iffraaj gelding is owned by Lena Ang and won on his home track at Ruakaka on July 9th. He is up in class but down in weights and should be another chance.  Another stable trifecta maybe.

Race 8 @ 4:14pm Pierces Flooring Xtra 2100

Finns Halo is starting from barrier 3 with Sam Weatherley to ride.  Owned by Mrs RP Halse, Mrs DM & Est Late GD Logan the 5 year old Sahkee's gelding has been racing consistently this preparation and has won over this distance.  Fiamette starts from barrier 8 and will be ridden by Leith Innes. The 6 year old Bel Danaro mare is owned by M Darroch, R Dickey, D Gordon, S Logan, J McCrea, and P Woods.  She will enjoy the step up in distance this time and having won with Leith on before the combo should be getting home well.