Kumara   10 Jan 2026
 
GOING: S(6)

ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES 1150m

Track: SOFT 6     True  

Last Hello should find the front with Forseti and Taimate Warrior on her heels. FORSETI (2) was game in defeat at Reefton 3 days ago, and has the draw to take them all the way here. STEEZY (5) finished second as a hot favourite at Kurow 11 days ago, and will secure the run of the race from the pole position. Follow your money. Can win. SHESASCORCHER (4) needed her last run at Ashburton when finishing fifth as the favourite. She is knocking on the door and can take this out. RAPAURA (7) finished third at Omoto 6 days ago, and should not be too bothered dropping back 350m on the quick turnaround. Stick with her. OUR SALLYANN (3) is new to the circuit, and the Pitman/Comignaghi combo is running hot. She will be ready to rumble fresh up. SUGGESTED PLAY: Forseti each way value.
1 74542 GOOD CRAIC
ANDREW CARSTON
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
A CARSTON
Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 14 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Helen's Way with 56.5kg at $3.80. The race before that 4th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Hello Bess with 53.5kg at $9.40. Expected to feature.
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BLACK, RED EPAULETTES, SEAMS SLEEVES,CAP
2 36932 FORSETI
Ashley Frye
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
ASHLEY FRYE, PATRICK HOLMES, MATTHEW HOLMES, SIMON SMITH & MARK SMOLENSKI
Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Reefton on January 7 over 1020m, 0.7 len behind Modette with 57kg at $3.60. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Omoto on January 4 over 1100m, slow going 1.5 len behind I'm Feeling Lucky with 55.5kg at $16. Tough to beat.
2
DONOVAN COOPER
WHITE,RED STARS ,BLUE SLEEVES,CAP,BLUE COLLAR
3 5776x OUR SALLYANN
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
MRS L VIBERT & K WEBSTER
Dual acceptor. Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Riccarton Park August 30 over 1400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Maybe Diva carrying 57kg at $12.40. First up last campaign fifth of 13 at Ashburton December 18 2024 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Lillian carrying 55.5kg at $14. Don't dismiss lightly.
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TINA COMIGNAGHI
RED,SILVER FERN,WHITE STRIPES SLEEVES,CAP
4 20345 SHESASCORCHER
ANDREW CARSTON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
GO RACING SCORCHER SYNDICATE (MGR: ALBERT BOSMA)
Most recently 5th of 11 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Adios Vamonos with 55kg at $3. The race before that 4th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Blushing with 55kg at $28.70. Terrific chance to find winning form.
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TRISTON MOODLEY
NAVY, WHITE BAND, RED GO RACING LOGO, WHITE ARMBANDS,CAP
5 x9x62 STEEZY
ANDREW CARSTON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
BRENT TAYLOR, CHERRY TAYLOR, ELLA TAYLOR & FAITH TAYLOR
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1200m, 4 len behind Blushing carrying 56kg at $2.30. Last start 2nd of 12 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Dracarys with 55kg at $2.40. Fitter now and making headway. Will take plenty of beating.
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MS K WILLIAMS
EMERALD GREEN, GOLD TRELAWNEY STUD LOGO, RED SLEEVES, CAP, GOLD TRELAWNEY STUD LOGO
6 0320 RECITAL
NAYTON MITCHELL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
D G & H A VOICE & P F GNAD
Dual acceptor. Comes off a 59 day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace before fading 13th of 16 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Aladdins Jem carrying 55kg at $31.70. The start before that 2nd of 13 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Flipper carrying 55.5kg at $19.40. Top three prospects again.
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PURPLE, WHITE CHECKS
7 85963 RAPAURA
EMMA WYATT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
SIR TREVOR CLARKE & C B JONES
Most recently 3rd of 11 at Omoto on January 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Possess carrying 53kg at $14.90. The start before that from last on the turn 6th of 10 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Miss Jones with 53kg at $54.20. Going well. One of the leading chances.
3
FLOOR MOERMAN
LIME GREEN, YELLOW HORSESHOE, ARMBANDS
8 33855 RISK MITIGATION
KRYSTAL-MARIE WILLIAMS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
T AUKUSITINO, MRS J O & R G M BURROWS & I A POLLEY
Last start eased back early on 5th of 10 at Omoto on January 4 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind I'm Feeling Lucky with 54kg at $7.40. The run before that 5th of 12 at Gore on December 21 over 1200m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Maria Pilar carrying 55kg at $6.90. Cannot be disregarded.
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AMBER RIDDELL
DARK GREEN, GOLD STARS
9 8x63 SUNSHINE
TERRI RAE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
MICHAEL GUERIN, S J BEATSON, A D STUART, & M SHEPHERD
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 14 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Moon Goddess carrying 55.5kg at $9.50. Last start 3rd of 12 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Dracarys carrying 55kg at $8.10. The maiden win looks imminent.
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ROYAL BLUE, WHITE SLEEVES WITH CERISE STARS DOWN SLEEVES & ROYAL BLUE CAP
10 x5703 TAIMATE WARRIOR
ANDREW CARSTON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
TAIMATE TWO FILLIES SYNDICATE
At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Luna Capella carrying 55kg at $17.60. The race before that second last of 14 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1220m, slow going 15 len behind Lucky Ferrando with 55kg at $12.60. Fair effort on that occasion but this looks beyond her reach.
4
BRANDON MAY
EMERALD GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND, YELLOW T, EMERALD GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK DIAMOND, EMERALD GREEN CAP
11 7x6x AURORA STORM
MEG CUNNEEN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
MISS M E CUNNEEN & L WHITTAKER
Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign 6th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on May 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Paltrow Miss carrying 55.5kg at $6.30. When resuming last campaign ran last of 7 at Te Aroha on January 4 2025 over 1000m, slow going 16 len behind Tale Of The Gypsy with 54.5kg at $3.90. Trialled on October 23 at Ellerslie over 800m and finished fifth. Has claims if presented on song.
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T R MOSELEY
FIREBRICK, GRAY TARTAN, DARK GREEN SLEEVES, FIREBRICK ARMBANDS
12 5x77 LAST HELLO
EMMA WYATT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
THE HICKS & CHICKS SYNDICATE NO.4 & DREAM BIG SYNDICATE
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 14 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Moon Goddess with 55.5kg at $15.70. Second run from a spell led to the turn then faded 7th of 10 at Omoto on January 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind I'm Feeling Lucky carrying 53kg at $10.10. Struggling to make a case.
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KENDRA BAKKER
GREEN, BLUE CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPES, GREEN CAP, BLUE CHECKS
13 x79x7 UNSHACKLED
TRENT YESBERG
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R HEALD, J BAIKIE, J MUNRO, R CHAMBERLAIN, N EDGE, B GOURDIE, K ARNESTEDT, N BLUE, R DIXON, J DYKHOFF, B EIFFE, L FITZGIBBON-DYKHOFF, H & N JAMES, W MCCARTHY, A M, J & N J MCKENZIE, A STANLEY-JOBLIN, G J, J E & V SYMAN, D WARD
Dual acceptor. Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after four months 7th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1200m, 8 len behind Hello Bess with 56.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Life Of Riley with 57.5kg at $25. Isn’t among the top hopes.
8
BLUE, YOKE, RED VEE,STRIPE, CUFF, CAP
14 860x4 MAIRE AN LASA
JESS LAND
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
JESS LAND & B M T JULYAN
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after nine months 4th of 7 at Reefton on January 7 over 1020m, 3.5 len behind Modette with 57kg at $45.60. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at Ascot Park on January 23 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Leona with 56.5kg at $33.10. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.
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LIGHT BLUE, BLACK L,WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK DIAGONAL STRIPES, LIGHT BLUE CAP,BLACK STARS