Wingatui 15 Mar 2026
GOING: S(7)
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BOTTLE "O? MOSGIEL AND HILLSIDE ROAD 1200m Track: SOFT 6 Out 3m from 1400m to 350m Cutaway, Remainder True |
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Moderate pace with Swoomee Swan taking up the running ahead of Momento and Billy Adams. TAIHORO (1) had a couple of starts in the South Island last year, and ran his best race fresh up here on a heavy track when finishing second. He will be a lot stronger now, and from a good gate, he can settle close to the pace, making him the one to beat for us. BILLY ADAMS (2) was well supported when finishing well back on debut at Tauherenikau in the spring. He has since joined the local Steven Prince stable, and despite a wide gate, he will be ready to rumble fresh. BRUTAL RIFF (5) won a recent Ashburton trial very handsomely, and his stable has a terrific record when trekking their team to this track. He will be well found in the market and hard to beat. LADY MELL (6) made an encouraging debut at Gore, and then only battled here last time out just over 8 weeks ago. Stick with her in this field. RED MOON RISING (4) has run his best race on a good track. He can't be totally ruled out of a top 4 finish here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Brutal Riff each way.
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TAIHORO
ROBERT DENNIS 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG BLUE KHAKI SYNDICATE, A DENNIS, R DENNIS, A GEEKIE, T GOOSEY, N HOWES, K MCGREGOR, T MCLEOD, P REUBEN & D ROBERTSON Gelding back from a spell of ten months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at this track June 1 over 1300m, on heavy track; 16 len behind Interlagos carrying 58.5kg at $2.30. Previously first up; second of 12 at this track May 23 over 1200m, on rain affected going; a head behind De Russian Rocket carrying 58.5kg at $5.10. Great chance. |
5 D R BOTHAMLEY |
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| 2 | 8x |
BILLY ADAMS
STEVEN PRINCE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG A J & S M YOUNG Resumes from a spell after only one run when sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at Tauherenikau on November 9 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Merrilegs with 58.5kg at $4.50. Expected to go a lot better. |
13 JACK TAPLIN |
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MONEY MUNCHER
NIKKI & BARRIE BLATCH 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG BARRIE BLATCH & NIKKI BLATCH Second-up. First start ran last of 14 at Gore on February 2 2025 over 1335m, slow going 43 len behind Kellanzor with 58kg at $32.60. Went for a break before returning ran last of 13 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Taffeta carrying 56.5kg at $49.20. No easier this time and not likely to threaten. |
12 BRANDON MAY |
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RED MOON RISING
ASHLEY FRYE 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG MRS D M WARD Returns from a 52-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 10 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Bodleian carrying 56.5kg at $10.30. Before that eased back early on 6th of 9 at Kumara on January 10 over 1150m, slow going 3 len behind Good Craic carrying 56.5kg at $15.80. Hard to beat on his best form. |
15 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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BRUTAL RIFF
TERRI RAE 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG B W FOOTE & H F LAU Gelding by Brutal facing the starter for the first time. Won trial at Ashburton over 1200m on February 24. Strong chance to break through. Big chance to make an immediate impact. |
6 L T HEMI |
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LADY MELL
BRIAN & SHANE ANDERTON 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG B J ANDERTON ONZM, I J NICHOL & EST LATE L E ANDERTON Raced twice to date. At debut, 4th of 13 at Gore on December 21 over 1335m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Fourofus carrying 56.5kg at $19.70. Last start 9th of 11 at this track on January 17 over 1300m, slow going 10 len behind Assemble carrying 56.5kg at $21.10. Well suited here and is sure to give this a mighty shake. |
11 Y ATCHAMAH |
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DEVILS MAGIC
SHANKAR MUNIANDY 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG SHANE FORGIE Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse November 19 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Whirlpool carrying 54.5kg at $9.30. On debut sixth of 8 at this track October 17 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Snow Brainer carrying 56.5kg at $14.20. Top hope if back in good order. |
10 RUVANESH MUNIANDY |
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THE BLUE DIAMOND
ROBERT DENNIS 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG A G, K J, M C & P R DENNIS Third-up today. First-up 6th of 9 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Solar Saint carrying 57.5kg at $20.10. Second run from a spell 5th of 13 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Taffeta carrying 55.5kg at $10.90. Major player. |
1 DONOVAN COOPER |
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LAST SONG
CYRILLE LEVEQUE 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG JOHN DICKIE, GLENYS DICKSON & ROSS DICKSON Five-year-old mare (Verdi - Spoilt Princess) at the races for the first time. Has had no recent barrier trials. Pay to keep an eye on market moves. |
2 A NAJIB |
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MOMENTO
BRIAN & SHANE ANDERTON 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG B J ANDERTON ONZM, S C ANDERTON & MRS S M ANDERTON Third-up today. Resuming sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 15 at this track on February 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind The Ocean Heart carrying 56.5kg at $22.60. Second-up 7th of 9 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Explode with 56.5kg at $8.70. Finds a suitable race and can feature without surprising. |
8 C A CAMPBELL |
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NATURE RESERVE
ASHLEY FRYE 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG PATRICK HOLMES, ASHLEY FRYE, JORDAN CASTLEHOW & SIMON SMITH At the latest run got back early 8th of 14 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1400m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Lady Maxima carrying 56.5kg at $124.40. The race before that got back early 8th of 11 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1400m, in the wet; 12 len behind The Arctic Monkey with 56.5kg at $69.20. Yet to show much and would need to improve sharply. |
4 BRETT MURRAY |
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SACRED RAIDER
AMBER HOFFMAN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG S G FORGIE Raced twice to date. At long odds at debut, 10th of 12 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Dracarys with 56.5kg at $29.20. Last start second last of 10 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1200m, slow going 11 len behind Bodleian carrying 56.5kg at $58. Not among the chances. |
7 T R MOSELEY |
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TIME FOR TRIX
STEVEN PRINCE 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG THE CHASING THE DREAM SYND, THE SAVOY SYND, FIVE O'CLOCK SOMEWHERE SYND, J & C ALLISON, M & K HORRELL, J & E MASON, L PERKINS Raced two times to date. At debut, 8th of 12 at Gore on December 21 over 1200m, on a wet track; 19 len behind Maria Pilar carrying 56.5kg at $14.60. Second-up ran last of 10 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 36 len behind Bodleian with 56.5kg at $14.60. Open to plenty of improvement and could feature in the finish. |
9 K MUDHOO |
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SWOOMEE SWAN
ROBERT DENNIS 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG J V & K BACKHOUSE, MRS D A CALDWELL, MISS A G CLEARWATER, DARING TO DREAM SYNDICATE (SYND MANAGER: ANDREW MACKY), K J, P R & R C DENNIS, B DU MEZ, O T DYER, J FALLOW, C, H J & MRS N M ROBINSON, J SPENCE & EST LATE A G DENNIS Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Riverton January 1 over 1600m, 7 len behind Jikon with 54kg at $5.70. On debut second of 12 at Riccarton Park September 13 over 1200m, soft track; a head behind War Of Silence with 52kg at $13.30. Likely to be up for this. |
14 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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CHARI
JASON COUTTS 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG GRASSYARDS FARM LTD Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 8th of 12 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Dracarys carrying 56.5kg at $59.60. When resuming last campaign ran last of 12 at this track on March 28 over 1200m, on a wet track; 42 len behind No Party carrying 54kg at $52.60. Unlikely to feature. |
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CHAKA
TERRY KENNEDY 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG PARR BLOODSTOCK LTD Third-up today. Not raced for 36 days. Resuming 8th of 10 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Bodleian with 58.5kg at $34.20. Last start 11th of 15 at this track on February 7 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind The Ocean Heart carrying 58.5kg at $94.60. Needs to improve sharply to threaten. |
3 ROHAN MUDHOO |
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