Kurow 30 Dec 2025
GOING: S(6)
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COUPLAND WORKING DOG & OTEMATATA BEST DAM PUB 1200m Track: SOFT 5 True |
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Many of these step out for the first time so a genuine tempo is expected. DRACARYS (4) has been racing well on wet tracks and was runner-up at Ascot Park just over 5 weeks ago. The key here is Tina Comignaghi taking over the reins, and she is ready to go one better. STEEZY (7) won a trial before being rolled as a hot favourite fresh up at Timaru nearly 6 weeks ago. She cops a wide gate, but can still bounce back and take this out. SUNSHINE (9) won an Ashburton trial before finishing sixth there fresh up from a spell 6 days ago. The quick backup is a very good sign from her stable, and she will be hard to hold out. CALL TO ARMS (1) has won both of his public trials very easily, and only needs some luck from a wide gate to be hard to beat on debut. Check the market moves. ASK ARCHIE (2) will make his debut from a handy gate after winning his most recent trial. A good draw is an advantage, and in a very nice field, he has to be a top four chance as well. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sunshine for us each-way.
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CALL TO ARMS
ANDREW CARSTON 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG ANDY DENHAM Gelding by War Decree facing the starter for the first time. Won trial at Ashburton over 1000m on November 25. Strong chance to break through. Looks the testing material. |
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ASK ARCHIE
NAYTON MITCHELL 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG D G & H A VOICE & P F GNAD Nayton Mitchell trained three-year-old gelding lining up for first race start. Scored at his latest trial. Inside barrier will assist chances. No surprise to see him feature. |
3 BRANDON MAY |
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OPEN BOOK POLICY
KRYSTAL-MARIE WILLIAMS 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG JACKIE BURROWS First starter by What's The Story out of Kay's Dream. Has a total of three trials leading in today's debut. Should be primed to run well despite a difficult gate. |
15 AMBER RIDDELL |
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DRACARYS
STEVEN WOODSFORD 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG N MORRIS, G M MALONE, A L PASCOE, F S MCCARTHY, K M PECK & S J WOODSFORD Recent form sound. Comes off a 37 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 12 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind So Brassy with 56.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Wingatui on October 17 over 1200m, on rain affected going; nose behind Snow Brainer with 56.5kg at $5.70. Has good early speed and will take some running down. |
5 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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MISS CORA DIOR
SARAH & MATTHEW SMITH 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG SARAH KATE SMITH & MATT SMITH Four-year-old mare (Ghibellines - Kitty O'hara) has trialled on three occasions leading into today's race. Fourth at Phar Lap Racecourse in a 1000m trial on December 9. Unlikely to find enough improvement to trouble these. |
11 R D BEEHARRY |
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SACRED RAIDER
AMBER HOFFMAN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG S G FORGIE Four-year-old mare by Prince Of Brooklyn out of Hell Raiser on debut. Has had no recent barrier trials. Hard to recommend without a market push. |
2 C A CAMPBELL |
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STEEZY
ANDREW CARSTON 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG BRENT TAYLOR, CHERRY TAYLOR, ELLA TAYLOR & FAITH TAYLOR Having second run back today. Freshened for 41 days. Last run 6th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1200m, 4 len behind Blushing carrying 56kg at $2.30. At only start last preparation second last of 10 at Wanganui in the LR Wanganui Guineas on August 30 over 1200m, in the wet; 7 len behind Platinum Diamond carrying 55kg at $12.80. Will take a lot from that run and looks tough to beat. |
17 MS K WILLIAMS |
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SU'PAR IRISH
SAMANTHA WYNNE 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG COLIN WIGHTMAN Resuming today after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at Ashburton October 19 over 1600m, 10 len behind Eight Pence with 52kg at $6.90. When resuming last campaign eighth of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse September 24 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind The Fed Express with 55.5kg at $15.30. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work. |
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SUNSHINE
TERRI RAE 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG MICHAEL GUERIN, S J BEATSON, A D STUART, & M SHEPHERD Second-up. First start ran last of 8 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 27 len behind El Vaquero carrying 55kg at $10.80. Returned from break 6th of 14 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Moon Goddess carrying 55.5kg at $9.50. Rates highly and expected to improve sharply. |
9 BRETT MURRAY |
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BY A CUDDLE
NIKKI WHITE 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG M J WHITE & N M WHITE Three-year-old filly (Written By - Givus A Cuddle) has trialled on four occasions leading into today's race. Was third in an Avondale trial over 1000m on November 14. Facing a stiff test. |
12 G A JOGOO |
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DECREED
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG M R PITMAN Was at a huge quote at debut, 12th of 14 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1200m, slow going 12 len behind Moon Goddess carrying 53.5kg at $73.50. Can measure up. |
8 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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SWEY LOCH
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS 2YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG J F PARSONS, K G PARSONS, MAHIPAL SINGH At debut, 4th of 8 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind I Am Belle with 57kg at $11.30. Expect him to run well. |
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CHARI
STEVEN PRINCE 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG CRAIG HUNTER, JIM HUNTER & ANDREW SCOTT Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign ran last of 12 at Wingatui on March 28 over 1200m, on a wet track; 42 len behind No Party with 54kg at $52.60. When resuming last campaign 8th of 11 at Gore on December 22 2024 over 1200m, in the wet; 18 len behind Intercept with 55kg at $10.10. Marginal prospects. |
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SPIRIT LIFTER
KEVIN JAMES 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG K M JAMES & P A JAMES Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation when last of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic July 9 over 1600m, 16 len behind Purple Prose carrying 56.5kg at $156.90. Previously first up; second last of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic June 26 over 1400m, 10 len behind Red Star Bella carrying 57.5kg at $53.80. Wait and see how she comes up. |
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NAMELESS
SAMANTHA WYNNE 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG COLIN WIGHTMAN Dual acceptor. Resuming after nine weeks in the paddock. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Riccarton Park in the G3 War Decree Stakes October 25 over 1600m, 3 len behind Origin Of Love with 55kg at $77. Previously first up; fourth of 8 at Riccarton Park August 30 over 1000m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Belle Du Monde carrying 52kg at $19.40. Will take a lot from this run but stays under notice. |
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I'M FEELING LUCKY
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG M R PITMAN, C V PITMAN & G D PITMAN At the latest run was second at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28, and before that was 3rd of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Hello Bess with 54.5kg at $10.90. Going well enough and is capable of breaking the duck. |
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FORSETI
Ashley Frye 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG ASHLEY FRYE, PATRICK HOLMES, MATTHEW HOLMES, SIMON SMITH & MARK SMOLENSKI Last start 6th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind Hello Bess with 56.5kg at $22.70. Before that 3rd of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1200m, long-neck behind Whirlpool carrying 56.5kg at $10.30. Others preferred. |
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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 Last start 5th of 14 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Helen's Way with 55.5kg at $32.30. The run before that 7th of 13 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Wyworry carrying 54.5kg at $66.20. Yet to show much and prepared to risk here. |
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