LOGAN RACING STABLES WILL HAVE 15 RUNNERS AT RUAKAKA ON SEPTEMBER 16TH INCLUDING STARTERS IN THE GROUP 3 TAVISTOCK NORTHLAND BEEDERS STAKES
Race 1 at 12:39 pm LION RED Rating 85 Benchmark 1400m - $30,000 sees Command Royale (AUS) start from barrier 6 ridden by Sam Spratt. The 4 yo Court Command (AUS) gelding is owned by G Lui, and has had 8 starts for 3-2-1. He won his last run on 2nd of September, and placed 2nd in the race before. Very nice horse and won well here last start after over racing in the middle stages. First 2 if starts in this race. More likely to start in the Open.
Click the link below to see the details of his recent runs.
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/46349/7/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 2nd Sep, Win
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/45577/6/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 22nd Jul, 2nd
Also sees Rockabyebaby start from barrier 3 ridden by Alysha Collett. The 4 yo Rip Van Winkle (Ire) mare is owned by Whakanui Stud Ltd, and has had 8 starts for 4-0-0. She has won last 3 races in a row and won all 4 at Ruakaka. Working extra and hard to beat.
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http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/46349/4/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 2nd Sep, Win
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/45577/6/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 22nd Jul, Win
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/45568/9/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 8th Jul, Win
Race 2 at 1:14 pm HAPPY RETIREMENT KEITH DETMAN MDN 3YO 1400m - $10,000 sees Tavlin start from barrier 12 ridden by Johnathan Parkes. The 3 yo Tavistock gelding is owned by P J Bartley, Mrs J C Christie, J & T Clifford, K T Crooke, S Devlin, M K Dravitski, M C Dravitzki, J M Grierson, Sir Patrick Hogan, Mrs D M Logan, K Munro & M Slater. He has had only 1 start and placed 4th in his debut at Ruakaka on 16th of August. 1000m was too short and should improve over more ground.
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http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/46336/1/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 16th Aug, 4th
Go For Dough starts from barrier 1 ridden by Trudy Thornton. The 3 yo He's Remarkable gelding is owned by Jacqui & Matt Fillmore, Heather & John Fillmore, Fiona & Sam Fillmore. He has had only 1 start and placed 7th at Ruakaka on 16th of August. Has been working well and will improve on his last start. Tight quarters in his last start and not a strong field.
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http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/46336/5/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 16th Aug, 7th
Danzdanzdance (AUS) starts from barrier 11 ridden by Vinnie Colgan. The 3 yo Mastercraftsman (IRE) filly is owned by B.A.X Bloodstock Achieving Xcellence Ltd, S Barnao, M Hawes, J Loose, R J Stern, R Tierney, S Torres & L Wotton. This is her debut and she ran 3rd in the last trial. First 3 chance
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http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/46104/Meeting-Overview.aspx#heat20 28th Mar, Heat 20
Race 3 at 1:52 pm CELEBRATING 40 YEARS PATRONS CUP Rating 85 Benchmark 2100m - $30,000 sees Zafrenzy start from barrier 4 ridden by Hairi Marzuki. The 7 yo Savabeel (AUS) mare is owned by Mrs C A, M C, M K & T P Dravitzki, Mrs K M Megchelse, L E & T M Vincent. She has had 47 starts for 5-3-1, and got 5th in her last run at Ruakaka on 2nd of September. Didn't suit leaders bias last start and better off at weights here. Any rain would help. First 3 chance.
Click the link below to see her recent races
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/46349/2/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 2nd Sep, 5th
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/45577/5/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 22nd Jul, 3rd
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/45568/6/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 8th Jul, Win
Greencast will start in the same race from barrier 2 ridden by Sam Spratt. The 5 yo Iffraaj (GB) gelding is owned by Lena Ang. He has had 18 starts for 4-3-2, and won the last race at Ruakaka on 2nd of September. Nice win last start , could repeat.
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http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/46349/2/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 2nd Sep, Win
Also sees Toorak Tower (AUS) starts from barrier 6 ridden by Sam Weatherley. The 5 yo Toorak Toff (AUS) gelding is owned by Fern Vale Farm Pty Ltd, Mrs D M Logan & Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd. He has had 9 starts for 3-0-1, and placed 3rd in the last run at Ruakaka on 2nd of September. Up in distance and working well.
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http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/46349/1/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 2nd Sep, 3rd
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/45568/7/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 8th Jul, Win=
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/45541/4/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 17th Jun, Win
Race 4 at 2:24 pm GIBBONS CONTRACTORS LIMITED Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m - $22,500 sees Bravo Supremo start from barrier 7 ridden by Matthew Cameron. The 6 yo Iffraaj (GB) gelding is owned by Lena Ang, and has had 11 starts for 11-2-0. He got 4th in his last run and won the race before it. Strong home last start in a race where the pace didn't suit. Even field so a big chance here.
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http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/46349/1/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 2nd Sep, 4th
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/46336/8/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 16th Aug, Win
Beaufighter starts in the same race from barrier 5 ridden by Mark Du Plessis. The 5 yo Mastercraftsman (IRE) gelding is owned by A M Goodwin, I Keats, Mrs D M Logan, A McKendary, P Moore & S D Scott. He has had 12 starts for 1-3-3, and got 5th in the last race. Working well , lets hope for a big run.
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http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/46336/7/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 16th Aug, 5th
Gold Rose also starts from barrier 4 ridden by Sam Weatherley. The 5 yo Pentire (GB) mare is owned by G N J & G R & Est late N Lethbridge. She has had 8 starts for 1-0-0, and got 4th in her last race. Hasn't had all luck of late and working well enough to finish first 3 here.
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http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/46349/3/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 2nd Sep, 4th
Race 5 at 3:01 pm NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK FINANCE OPN HCP 1200m - $35,000 sees Command Royale (AUS) starts from barrier 3 ridden by Sam Spratt. The 4 yo Court Command (AUS) gelding is owned by G Lui, and has had 8 starts for 3-2-1. He won his last race and placed 2nd in the race before. Strong field but deserves his chance and will be right in the finish.
Click the link below to see his recent races
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/46349/7/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 2nd Sep, Win
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/45577/6/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 22nd Jul, 2nd
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/45541/8/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 17th Jun, Win
Race 6 Group 3 at 3:34 pm TAVISTOCK NORTHLAND BREEDERS STAKES 3YO SW 1200m - $70,000 sees Dashper start from barrier 5 ridden by Mark Du Plessis. The 3 yo Redwood (GB) gelding is owned by S Sutherland & D Watt.He has had 2 starts for 1-0-0, won his last race at Ruakaka on 16th of August. Very strong field but has ability.
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http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/46336/5/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 16th Aug, Win
Also sees Not Usual Heart (AUS) starts from barrier 1. The 3 yo Show A Heart (AUS) filly is owned by Horse Feng Bloodstock Ltd. She won a trial on 16th of June, and is on debut. Really nice horse in a strong field. Fingers crossed.
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http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/46322/Meeting-Overview.aspx#heat7 16th Jun, Heat 7
Read the attached link to a NZTR article about our starters
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/News/22531/One-down-but-two-to-go-for-local-stable.aspx NZTR article
Race 8 at 4:43 pm CHRISTMAS AT THE RACES 19 DECEMBER Rating 75 Benchmark 1600m - $25,000 sees Floating Heart start from barrier 3 ridden by Vinnie Colgan. This 5 yo Encosta De Lago (AUS) mare is owned by Sir Peter Vela, and has had 12 starts for 2-4-2. She ran 2nd in her last start at Ruakaka on 2nd of September. Nice mare that should be in the quinella.
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http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/46349/7/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 2nd Sep, 2nd
Also sees I See Red start from barrier 4 ridden by Sam Weatherley. The 4 yo Redwood (GB) mare is owned by Mrs L & R Bilkey & R L Mead. She has had 8 starts for 1-4-1, and has placed 2nd in her last 2 races. Not the most spectacular ride last start which destroyed some nice stable multi's. Should go very close to winning. Quinella both starters.
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http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/46349/8/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 2nd Sep, 2nd
http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/46336/2/Race-Detail.aspx Ruakaka 16th Aug, 2nd