Ashburton 16 Apr 2026
GOING: S(5)
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HYGAIN STAYERS CHALLENGE MDN 2200M 2200m Track: SOFT 5 Out 3m |
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Plenty of pressure primarily from Watson, Mr Fantasy and Private Treaty. UNWOKE (1) should relish stepping up to a middle distance for the first time, and she has no problem with a wet track. She will have ample time to find a good spot from her tricky gate, and with Tina Comignaghi keeping the faith, she is the one to beat for ours. PRIVATE TREATY (7) got to be within a nose of breaking through for an overdue maiden win here 2 weeks ago, and she has not missed a placing in 5 starts over this trip. She is set to go one better here. SAILOR SAM (6) ran his best race to date when stepping up to this trip and finishing third in the same race as the second pick. He carries a kilo less this time, and he should be a top 3 hope again. THE BOSS GIRLS (9) has been freshened a touch, and she has always promised to win a race. She is getting stronger all the time, and an extra 200m will suit her. Include in all top 4 combos. GOLDEN LINING (8) can be a touch one-paced, but this field is not strong, so include her in all top 4 combos to be safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Unwoke can win this.
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| 1 | 5x368 |
UNWOKE
LANCE ROBINSON 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG KERRI SPENCE BLOODSTOCK LTD Most recently 8th of 13 at this track on April 2 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Giggly Gal carrying 58.5kg at $2.80. The race before that 6th of 10 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Moor carrying 57.5kg at $2. Rates highly and is one of the major players. |
10 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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| 2 | 9x320 |
JUST A BROWN HORSE
LEN & LACY STEWART 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG B BEATTIE & MISS L M E STEWART At the latest run 12th of 14 at this track on April 2 over 2200m, slow going 11 len behind Quinto carrying 56.5kg at $9.80. The run before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Global Jewel with 56.5kg at $11.90. Testing the patience but is one of the chances. |
9 KENDRA BAKKER |
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| 3 | 646x0 |
PATCH OF SUNSHINE
KEZIA MURPHY 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG LYNETTE INGLIS & REGINAL SANGSTER, JAMES SANSOM, JARED HAYSTON, SHANNON CARLYLE, BEN STEWART, CHARDAI IRELAND, AVA BURROWS, KEZIA MURPHY, JEMMA & MICHELLE FRITH Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 14 at this track on April 2 over 2200m, slow going 21 len behind Quinto carrying 57.5kg at $52.20. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Intoxicated with 58.5kg at $52.20. No easier this time and looks tested again. |
3 BILLY JACOBSON |
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| 4 | 9x060 |
MR FANTASY
BRIDGET WOODSFORD 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG N AKALOOA, S BALLOO, M CORDING, C FRANKLIN, S P IYASAWMY, B JOYGOPAUL, V POTHANNA, MRS J & R STEELE, C F & P WHITE & MISS B M WOODSFORD Most recently led to the turn then faded 11th of 14 at this track on April 2 over 2200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Quinto with 58.5kg at $18.60. The start before that did the work up front then tired 6th of 12 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1600m, in the wet; 6 len behind Warrior Of War with 58.5kg at $21.40. Can improve sharply. |
12 AKSHAY BALLOO |
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| 5 | 50666 |
WATSON
SANDY CUNNINGHAM 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MRS S J CUNNINGHAM & MS H PARISH Most recently 6th of 14 at this track on April 2 over 2200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Quinto carrying 58.5kg at $18.40. The run before that struggled in the run home; 6th of 9 at this track on March 12 over 2200m, 6 len behind Taimate Staar carrying 58.5kg at $9.40. Racing well and is nicely placed. |
1 Y ATCHAMAH |
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| 6 | 45473 |
SAILOR SAM
KENNY RAE 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG EIGHT JUGS NO DINNER SYNDICATE, M E GRANT, MISS C J LOW, K I, MRS L M & MISS S A RAE, J M SILVEIRA & J K STITT At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at this track on April 2 over 2200m, slow going 0.4 len behind Quinto carrying 58kg at $20.70. The run before that 7th of 9 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Shameful with 55kg at $9. In form and will be hard to beat. |
8 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 7 | 26722 |
PRIVATE TREATY
RICHARD DIDHAM 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG B P JACKSON, G S MITCHELL, S T MOFFETT, P J BLACKTOPP, K DOWNING, T R BARRON, L & M STRONACH Recent form sound. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at this track on April 2 over 2200m, on a slow track; 0.1 len behind Quinto with 56.5kg at $5.70. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track on March 12 over 2200m, 2.5 len behind Taimate Staar carrying 56.5kg at $6.60. Shapes as a key runner. |
7 L T HEMI |
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| 8 | 74257 |
GOLDEN LINING
CENTAINE SPITTLES 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG CENTAINE SPITTLES, JOHN WOLK, STEVE LOVETT & ALLISON TILSON At the latest run 7th of 14 at this track on April 2 over 2200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Quinto with 56.5kg at $13.60. Before that 5th of 9 at this track on March 12 over 2200m, 6 len behind Taimate Staar with 56.5kg at $5.80. In a suitable race and is sure to be thereabouts. |
5 K R HERCOCK |
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| 9 | 03480 |
THE BOSS GIRLS
AINSLEY MCLEOD 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG P R CORBETT Returns from a 39-day let-up. Last start ran last of 11 at Riverton on March 8 over 2000m, on heavy track; 71 len behind Sparky with 55.5kg at $12. The run before that 8th of 11 at Gore on February 1 over 2000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Ray's Awake carrying 56.5kg at $15.60. Can turn things around. |
6 M HUDSON |
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| 10 | 63695 |
REVISION
NAYTON MITCHELL 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG K STEELE, RED AND BLUE SYNDICATE (MGR: PETER WINCHESTER), CAPALA BLOODSTOCK, C HORTON, K BEATTY & L MASON Most recently 5th of 14 at this track on April 2 over 2200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Quinto carrying 55.5kg at $23.50. The run before that got back early 9th of 13 at this track on March 12 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Offline carrying 54.5kg at $36.90. Looking to others. |
11 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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| 11 | 40x80 |
DE PAZZI
LYN PRENDERGAST 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG MR G J & S ANDERSON Third-up today. Resuming second last of 9 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Explode carrying 53.5kg at $43. Last start 11th of 13 at this track on March 12 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Offline with 56.5kg at $75.90. Comes into this in ordinary form. Hard to be confident on what we have seen since her return. |
4 C A CAMPBELL |
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| 12 | x7080 |
WAY OUT
VIRGINIA MACKLE 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG C TIBBS Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 13 at this track on April 2 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Giggly Gal carrying 56.5kg at $82.70. The start before that 8th of 13 at this track on March 12 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Offline with 57.5kg at $52.40. Can't recommend until she offers some improvement. |
2 CHOON K KWO |
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