Phar Lap Raceway 05 Oct 2025
GOING: S(6)
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POWER FARMING TIMARU 1200m Track: SOFT 6 True |
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Solid tempo anticipated with Ripicola taking charge. OPTIONS OPEN (11) was put aside after a fair effort on debut at Wingatui as a juvenile. A firmer surface will probably suit her fresh up, and she has been trialling nicely in the lead-up to her return. On top in this field. ALMANDA (2) was placed in both of her starts last prep earlier in the year. She will be a lot stronger this season and will benefit from a 3kg claim. A good draw makes her hard to beat. THE RED RHINO (1) is resuming from a long spell of nearly 2 years for the Parsons stable. He is an 8-year-old having just his seventh start, and has looked very smart, winning 2 trials last month. Use the market as your best guide. ENCHANTED DELIGHT (3) was close up in third when making his South Island debut here 11 days ago. She strips fitter, and won't be long picking up her first win. SHEAINTSOPEACHY (6) won a trial prior to finishing seventh fresh up on this track. She probably just needed the run that day, and is expected to finish a lot closer this time. SUGGESTED PLAY: Options Open is the one to beat here.
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THE RED RHINO
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS 8YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G R DAVIS Resuming today after a break of 21 months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Gore December 24 2023 over 2000m, soft track; 4 len behind Mrs Lawrence carrying 58.5kg at $11.70. When resuming last campaign sixth of 12 at Ascot Park November 22 2023 over 1400m, soft track; 8 len behind Ruthless Royal carrying 58.5kg at $57.40. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign. |
8 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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ALMANDA
JASON COUTTS 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG GRASSYARDS FARM LTD Mare back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation third of 13 at Riverton April 19 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Flash Roca with 54kg at $6.60. First up last campaign second of 14 at Wingatui March 28 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Afire carrying 54kg at $50.60. In the right race and sure to go well. |
2 RUVANESH MUNIANDY |
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ENCHANTED DELIGHT
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG P CONNOLLY, M R PITMAN, A T REID, G A ROGERSON MNZM & C B STOTT Second run back. First-up after two months 3rd of 10 at this track on September 24 over 1200m, slow going long-neck behind Sweetheart with 56.5kg at $18.30. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1560m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Pure Gold carrying 56.5kg at $13.20. Winning chance with that run under the belt. |
4 BRETT MURRAY |
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FAWKE LIGHTNING
LEN & LACY STEWART 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG MRS S L MEHLHOPT & EST LATE W J JELLEY Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 14 at this track on September 7 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Saxon Legend carrying 56.5kg at $58.30. Last start 6th of 10 at this track on September 24 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Hollyhockaroo carrying 56.5kg at $4.90. Top 4 player in this field. |
3 SUTVHIRE TOOLOOA |
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MY GIRL CANDY
DANNY CROZIER 6YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG D M CROZIER & MISS R L DEEGAN At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on September 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Hollyhockaroo carrying 56.5kg at $21.40. The race before that did the work up front then tired ran last of 9 at Riccarton Park on August 30 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Maybe Diva with 56.5kg at $21.30. Strong chance to break though. |
12 K R HERCOCK |
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SHEAINTSOPEACHY
KRYSTAL-MARIE WILLIAMS 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG DORADO SYNDICATE Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 10 at this track on September 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Sweetheart carrying 53.5kg at $8.10. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 3 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Pogacar with 56.5kg at $13.40. Rates highly and should do much better. |
5 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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RIPICOLA
KEZIA MURPHY 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG P J CUSDIN, MISS J R & MS M A FRITH, C N IRELAND, MISS K C MURPHY, MRS V L PARROTT, MS L J PATTERSON, B J SLAGTER, B STEWART & P J TOWNSHEND Second-up. First-up after six months 8th of 10 at this track on September 24 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Sweetheart with 56.5kg at $8.40. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Kumara on January 11 over 1150m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Giussepe Ferrante with 53kg at $5.10. Can improve quickly with that run under her belt. |
1 DONOVAN COOPER |
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GOLDEN BAY
LYN PRENDERGAST 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG G J & S ANDERSON First starter by Jon Snow out of Gold Flake purchased for NZD $ 2,500 (Gavelhouse 2023 Thoroughbred 12 June auction). Has a total of two trials prior to her debut today. Tough assignment from the tough draw. |
11 M HUDSON |
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SHOCKING DELIGHT
LIONEL DOBBS 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG L G DOBBS & J C YOUNG She is resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at this track June 10 over 1200m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Chlobon carrying 56.5kg at $108.20. On debut sixth of 10 at Ashburton April 16 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Gruffalo with 56.5kg at $32.10. Others are preferred. |
10 T R MOSELEY |
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SWEYS BROOK
STEVEN WOODSFORD 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG EXPLOSIVE BREEDING LTD Mare by Sweynesse making her first appearance. Ran 3rd in an Ashburton trial over 1000m on September 16. Looks tested in this line-up. |
7 CHOON K KWO |
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OPTIONS OPEN
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BROWN FILLY 54.0KG D C ELLIS CNZM, K W FENTON-ELLIS MNZM, H & MRS J HAYES, B & B SHERER Resumes from a spell after only one run when 6th of 11 at Wingatui on June 1 over 820m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Cool Aza Rene with 52kg at $5.70. Expected to feature prominently fresh up. |
6 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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GIGGLY GAL
ANDREW CARSTON 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG TAIMATE TWO FILLIES SYNDICATE Dual acceptor. Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Riverton April 19 over 1100m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Four The Moment with 53kg at $23.50. On debut tenth of 14 at Riccarton Park March 22 over 1000m, soft track; 14 len behind Zelia with 54kg at $20.80. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
9 Y ATCHAMAH |
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RECITAL
NAYTON MITCHELL 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG D G & H A VOICE & P F GNAD Was at big odds at debut, ran last of 13 at this track on September 24 over 1200m, slow going 18 len behind The Fed Express carrying 55.5kg at $28.90. Needs to lift. |
5 L T HEMI |
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