LOGAN RACING STABLES HAVE 15 RUNNERS AT RUAKAKA ON SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 2ND. CAN THEY REPEAT LAST YEARS TALLY OF 3 WINS.
The cover picture is of two of the star runners of the day , Volkstok'n'barrel and Prom Queen , during their exhibition gallop at Ruakaka at the last meeting.
Race 1 FELL ENGINEERING R75 1600m - $25,000 sees Toorak Tower (AUS) start from barrier 2 ridden by Sam Weatherley. The 4 yo Toorak Toff gelding is owned by Fern Vale Farm Pty Ltd, Mrs D M Logan & Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd. He has had 8 starts for 3-0-0, and has won last 2 races both at Ruakaka on 17th of Jun and 8th of July. Dead heated to win with Creative Genius last start who was caught 3 wide the trip. Was the slowest mile of the 3 that day. Bravo Supremo won well here last start and Sacred Empire looks hard to beat. With luck is a definite first 3 chance and has been working extra good.
Click the link below to see his last 2 wins
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/45568/7/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 8th of July
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/45541/4/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 17th of Jun
Also sees Bravo Supremo (NZ) in the same race start from barrier 6 ridden by Michael McNab. The 6 yo Iffraaj gelding is ownd by Lena Ang. He has had 10 starts for 2-0-2, and won his last race at Ruakaka on 16th of August. Would not surprise to see a first 3 finish.
Click the link below to see his last race
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/46336/8/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 16th of August
Race 2 HARCOURTS SUPPORTING HOSPICE R85 2100m - $30,000 sees Zafrenzy start from barrier 5 ridden by Alysha Collett. This 7 yo Savabeel mare is owned by Mrs C A, M C, M K & T P Dravitzki, Mrs K M Megchelse, L E & T M Vincent, and has had 46 starts for 5-6-8. She was placed 3rd in her last race at Ruakaka on 22nd of July, and won the race at same place on 8th July. Super consistent mare and a serious threat here.
Click the link below to see her last two races
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/45577/5/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 22nd of July
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/45568/6/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 8th of July
Also sees Greencast in race 2 start from barrier 4 ridden by Sam Spratt. The 5 yo Iffraaj gelding is owned by Lena Ang, and has 17 starts for 3-3-2. He was placed 2nd in the race at Ruakaka on 8th July, and get 4th in his last run at same place on 22nd of July. Another consistent runner , well weighted , working really well and a top 3 chance.
Click the link below to see his last two races
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/45577/5/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 22nd of July
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/45568/6/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 8th of July
Race 3 HARCOURTS JUST RENTALS HARCOURTS JUST RENTALS HARCOURTS JUST RENTALS R65 2100m - $22,500 sees Pursued starts from barrier 5. This 4 yo Guillotine gelding is owned by The Thoroughbred Trader Ltd, and has had 6 starts for 1-0-1. He ran 6th in his last race on 16th August and placed 3rd on 22nd July, both in Ruakaka. Likes the track and has been working well enough to get some of this.
Click the link below to see his last two races
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/46336/8/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 16th of August
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/45577/7/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 22nd of July
Chasing Great will also be in race 3 starts from barrier 7 ridden by Samantha Collett. The 4 yo Postponed gelding is owned by Murray Darroch, Graham Lemon, Mark Slater, Tina & Chris Barlow, Darcy Wintle & OTI Management Pty Ltd. He has had 4 starts with 1 win on 8th of July, and ran 7th in his last race on 16th August. Has been disappointing lately after his slashing win. May have had tongue issues last start. Could go whoosh if all goes well or will be off to the spelling paddock.
Click the link below to see his last races
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/45568/3/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 8th of August
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/46336/7/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 16th of August
Also sees Marquess Of in race 3 start from barrier 11. The 4 yo Tavistock gelding is owned by D Logan, P Woods, A Goodwin, C Gibbs & I Pearson. He has had 10 starts for 1-1-1, and ran 9th in the last race at Ruakaka on 16th August. Fair runs lately , more ground might suit , a chance.
Click the link below to see his last race
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/46336/8/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 16th of August
Gold Rose will be in the same race starts from barrier 1. The 5 yo Pentire mare is owned by G N J & G R & Est late N Lethbridge. She has had 7 starts for 1-0-0, and got 5th in her last run on 16th of August at Ruakaka. Tried hard last start and could get some of this with blinkers on for the first time and over more ground.
Click the link below to see his last race
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/46336/8/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 16th of August
Race 4 HARCOURTS BREAM BAY R 85 1400m - $30,000 sees Rockabyebaby starts from barrier 6 ridden by Alysha Collett. The 4 yo Rip Van Winkle mare is owned by Whakanui Stud Ltd, and has had 7 starts for 3-0-0. She has won her last 2 races on 8th and 22nd of July both at Ruakaka. Don't see why she can't repeat.
Click the link below to see her last two races
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/45577/6/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 22nd of July
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/45568/9/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 8th of July
Race 5 HARCOURTS WHANGAREI OPN HCP 1200m - $35,000 sees Volkstok'n'barrell starts from barrier 4 ridden by Michael McNab. The 6 yo Tavistock gelding is owned by G J Cossey, Mrs A Gibbs, C W Gibbs, J A Gibbs MNZM, A M Goodwin, Mrs D M Logan & Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd. He has had 26 starts for 9-2-4, and won his last start in a Group I race at Te Rapa on 11th of February. Worked special on Tuesday but 64.5 kg will probably stop him. He is destined for bigger things.
Click the link below to see his last run
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/45433/6/Race-Detail.aspx Te Rapa 11th of February
Race 7 POLWARTH DESIGN R75 1200m - $25,000 sees Command Royale start from barrier 1 ridden by Sam Spratt. The 4 yo Court Command gelding is owned by G Lui, and has had 7 starts for 2-2-1. He was placed 2nd in his last race on 22nd of July and won the one before on 17th of june, both in Ruakaka. Will be very hard to beat.
Click the link below to see his last two races
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/45577/6/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 22nd of July
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/45541/8/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 17th of June
Also sees Floating Heart in the same race starts from barrier 4 ridden by Samantha Collett. The 5 yo Encosta De Lago mare is owned by Sir Peter Vela, and has had 11 starts for 2-3-2. She got 4th in the last run on 22nd July and placed 2nd on 8th July, both in Ruakaka. Stable quinella.
Click the link below to see her last two races
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/45577/6/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 22nd of July
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/45568/8/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 8th of July
Race 8 RUAKAKA'S 40TH CELEBRATION LUNCH 15 SEPTEMBER R 65 1400m - $22,500 sees I See Red starts from barrier 11 ridden by Samantha Collett. The 4 yo Redwood mare is owned by Mrs L & R Bilkey & R L Mead, and has had 7 starts for 1-3-1. She got 2nd in her last run at Ruakaka on 16th of August. Will be hard to beat.
Click the link below to see her last run
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/46336/2/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 16th of August
Also sees Granadilla start in the same race from barrier 3 ridden by Sam Weatherley. The 4 yo Encosta De Lago mare is owned by Sir Peter Vela, and has had 3 starts with 1 win at her last run at Ruakaka on 16th of August. Nice win here last start and will be trying to repeat.
Click the link below to see her last won
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/46336/3/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 16th of August
Green Spirit will also be in race 8 and starts from barrier 15 ridden by Mark Hills. The 4 yo Iffraaj mare is owned by Lena Ang, and has had 4 starts with 1 win. She got 4th in her last start at Ruakaka on 16th of August. Wide draw not great but working well.
Click the link below to see her last run
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/46336/2/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 16th of August