Ashburton 31 Oct 2025
GOING: S(7)
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AGRAFORUM GROWING INNOVATION 1400m Track: SOFT 6 True |
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Good pressure from the outset with Where's Wally, Tommy Shelby and Girls Light Up taking up the running over Jack Attack and Hot Coco. QUEEN OF NAPLES (8) settled a long way back from a wide draw fresh up at Timaru, and only warmed up late, finishing midfield. The key here is the extra furlong, and if she is not already looking for more ground, then she can have the last say here. LORD WEYBURN (4) had his first run in the South Island here nearly 3 weeks ago, and needed the run after racing close to the pace the whole way. He will be spot on for this assignment, and if he doesn't win this, he should pick up a victory at short notice. GIRLS LIGHT UP (2) finished third in her South Island debut from the Astute Terri Rae stable. She improves with racing, and from a good draw, she will be hard to hold out. JACK ATTACK (7) has battled in both of his starts since graduating to this grade, and may be helped by the 6-day back-up this time. He has a good draw and is worth including in all combinations. VINDICATOR (6) has a few tricks, and if he gets into the barriers, then he is definitely one to include as well. SUGGESTED PLAY: Lord Weyburn could be at some decent value.
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| 1 | 53249 |
WHERE'S WALLY
ANDREW CARSTON 9YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG D G & J M ARTHUR, D G & H A VOICE Last start 9th of 12 at Ascot Park on October 3 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Sir Sterling carrying 58.5kg at $10.40. Before that 4th of 9 at Gore on September 21 over 1335m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Sir Sterling carrying 59kg at $6.20. Has ability and can return to form. |
5 AYUSH MUDHOO |
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| 2 | 411x3 |
GIRLS LIGHT UP
TERRI RAE 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG G C, MRS M C, M C & W H BENNETT, T COWLEY & T V RIDER Second run back. First-up after three months made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on October 11 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Elusive Impact with 57kg at $8.30. Previously second-up 4th of 15 at Te Rapa on June 14 over 1300m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Lotus with 53.5kg at $18.70. Hard to beat. |
3 L T HEMI |
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| 3 | 340x5 |
TADITA
STEVEN WOODSFORD 7YO BAY MARE 56.0KG A L PASCOE, B M WOODSFORD & D B FRYE Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 12 at Wingatui on October 17 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Tomasina with 56.5kg at $63. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Wingatui on May 23 over 1200m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Balzano carrying 59kg at $20.70. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes. |
1 M HUDSON |
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| 4 | 185x7 |
LORD WEYBURN
ANNA FURLONG 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG MRS G M & G M HEWSON Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 12 at this track on October 11 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Elusive Impact carrying 56.5kg at $15.90. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Tauranga on March 15 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind You Say D'orsay carrying 55kg at $11.80. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. |
11 C A CAMPBELL |
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| 5 | 827x6 |
TOMMY SHELBY
ANNA FURLONG 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG T M MULLALLY, B G MULLALLY, S E MULLALLY, D J MULLALLY Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Graeme John with 56.5kg at $14.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at Riccarton Park on August 31 2024 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Shinto carrying 58.5kg at $2.80. Among the better chances in this line up. |
6 T R MOSELEY |
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| 6 | 10x6x |
VINDICATOR
TRACEY HICKEY 7YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG MRS D & F PETERS & B A SIM Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track on April 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Chapinteel with 54.5kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 14 at this track on October 12 2024 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Vivacious with 59.5kg at $7.80. Failed to finish in an Ashburton trial over 1200m on September 16. Capable of a bold return. |
8 MS K WILLIAMS |
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| 7 | 23108 |
JACK ATTACK
ROBBIE HOLMES 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG MARILYN FORD, BRENDAN FORD, GERRY FORD & SCOTT FORD, ALLEN CHINN & RITA TURNER At the latest run 8th of 14 at Riccarton Park on October 25 over 1200m, 5 len behind Legally Binding carrying 53kg at $58.50. Before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at Ascot Park on October 3 over 1400m, in the wet; 21 len behind Sir Sterling carrying 53kg at $19.90. Made headway last time. Nicely placed and expected to go well. |
2 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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| 8 | 211x8 |
QUEEN OF NAPLES
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG TE AKAU TIMELY RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Second run back. First-up after three months 8th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Enterprise with 54.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 15 over 1600m, nose behind Avoriaz with 56.5kg at $2.90. Nicely drawn and should prove hard to beat. |
4 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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| 9 | 300x5 |
SYMPATHIQUE
LEN & LACY STEWART 9YO BAY MARE 54.0KG MISS L M E STEWART Second-up. Comes off a 40-day let-up. First-up after two months 5th of 9 at Gore on September 21 over 1335m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Sir Sterling carrying 55kg at $18.20. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at Gore on October 23 2024 over 1335m, in the wet; 6 len behind Canny Man carrying 54kg at $17.10. Not going well enough. |
10 BRETT MURRAY |
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| 10 | 4106x |
REELROSE
DANNY CROZIER 7YO BAY MARE 54.0KG DANNY CROZIER & RACHEL DEEGAN Resuming after eight months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Riccarton Park February 19 over 2000m, soft track; 13 len behind Family Ties carrying 55kg at $26. First up last campaign eighth of 10 at this track October 20 2024 over 1600m, 4 len behind Richard Stomper carrying 54kg at $54.60. Suspect she will find these a bit quick. |
12 K R HERCOCK |
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| 11 | 745x6 |
HOT COCO
NICHOLAS WIGLEY & KAYLA MILNES 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG INGLEWOOD STUD (N.Z.) LTD Second run back. First-up after three months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at this track on October 11 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Elusive Impact carrying 54kg at $40.40. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic May 29 over 1400m defeating Rule Of Law carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Is a definite threat in this line-up. |
9 AKSHAY BALLOO |
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| 12 | 39110 |
RADIANT LASS
BRUCE TAPPER 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG H B & MRS K A TAPPER At the latest run 10th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Enterprise carrying 54kg at $19.60. The run before that won by a head at Phar Lap Racecourse September 7 over 1200m defeating Eight Lucky Prawns carrying 56.5kg at $5.80. In the mix. |
7 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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