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GOLDEN HORSE FEEDS MDN 1400
Te Aroha · Thursday 3 September 2026 · Race 9 · 1400
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Tony’s shortlist
Fat Tony’s AI picks
1. Hip Flask
Drawn the paint, loves the bog and gets a handy 2kg claim—Tony says catch him if you can.
3. Super Patch
Honest debut third on Heavy and likely lands right on the speed; proper danger, pal.
10. Must Bee
Two strong heavy-track thirds, light weight and good gate—she’ll be buzzing late.
5. Papparazzi
Trial winner with Rooke aboard; wide alley is the sting, but has enough class for a cheque.
4. Bacana
Solid Taupo fourth in the slop and maps nicely midfield—one for the exotics, mate.
Finishing order
Official results
| Place | Runner | Rider / driver | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hip Flask | — | — |
| 2 | Bacana | — | — |
| 3 | Papparazzi | — | — |
| 4 | Magee | — | — |
| 5 | Iron Throne | — | — |
| 6 | President Fir | — | — |
| 7 | Ghost In Th'Castle | — | — |
| 8 | Must Bee | — | — |
| 9 | King Of The Jungle | — | — |
| 10 | Super Patch | — | — |
| 11 | Luella | — | — |
| 12 | Freya | — | — |
The field
Runners and racing form
Race context
Race preview
HIP FLASK (1) is a lightly tried 6YO gelding who has been well supported in all of his 3 starts to date, including being sent out as the favourite in each run this prep. He drops 2kg this time thanks to a claim and should go close to taking it out. MUST BEE (10) is edging closer to a win after back-to-back third place finishes on heavy ground in similar fields to this. Keep her safe. PAPPARAZZI (5) is resuming from a spell that has done him the world of good if his recent trial win is anything to go by. He meets the right sort of field and would not be a surprise winner. BACANA (4) fought on gamely to finish fourth at Taupo a fortnight ago, and with a touch more improvement, he can figure in the top 3 this time. SUPER PATCH (3) was placed at Hawera on debut and with the natural improvement that is expected second up, he should go close to taking this out.