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STEEL & TUBE
New Plymouth · Saturday 5 September 2026 · Race 8 · 1800
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Heavy10Track condition
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Tony’s shortlist
Fat Tony’s AI picks
8. Explosive Impact
Fat Tony says she’s knocking on the door—rail draw, light weight and proven Heavy10 form.
12. Kit Zakat
That six-length 1800m romp here was no fluke, pal; main danger despite the class rise.
11. Acushla
Honest mare with a sharp wet-track finish; gets in light and can stick on late.
6. Indian Gold
Home-track mudlark who loves the slop—expect him charging into the money.
4. Sacred Zed
Rock-hard fit, drawn to save ground and handles the bog—nice top-five ticket.
The field
Runners and racing form
Race context
Race preview
EXPLOSIVE IMPACT (8) may have found it hard to win another race, but her form this prep suggests that she won't have to wait much longer to get that overdue break through. A good draw on her home course, makes her the one to beat in this. ARJAY'S FLIGHT (15) was unsuited to leading at Te Rapa a fortnight ago, and he faded to finish out of the money. His form prior was good, and he can bounce straight back into the money here. INDIAN GOLD (6) has been mixing his form, but he saves his best for his home track, and he should be kept safe in all top 4 combos. RYDERS LEGACY (10) has needed both of his runs back from a spell, and stepping up from 1400m to 1800m is the key for us. Each way value. SACRED ZED (4) dropped down to BM60 company and was too strong as the favourite at Woodville nearly 3 weeks ago. This is tougher, but he is rock-hard fit, and not out of it. Include in all top 4 combos.