Ashburton 16 Apr 2026
GOING: S(5)
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PINK RIBBON BREAKFAST MDN 1600M 1600m Track: SOFT 5 Out 3m |
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Unwanted is expected to burn across and lead from the wide gate. SHE'S SINATRA (13) has bounced back into some good form recently, and she was only beaten by a short-head here 2 weeks ago when starting from a similar wide gate. Depending on how the track is playing, she can go one better in this. UNWANTED (7) needed his fresh-up run at Wingatui when making his South Island debut from the Faulkner stable. He strips fitter, and he is expected to be a sharp improver. BUCKET LIST (5) won a trial before peaking on his fresh run here 2 weeks ago. He was not far off the placings that day, and he will pick up a win at short notice. Stick with him. PERCIVAL (2) has improved since having the blinkers on, and he has hit the line stoutly in his last couple of starts. With a genuine tempo, he can figure in the top 3. FAH RONG (1) would not mind a heavy track, and with conditions to suit him, he is another with each-way claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Unwanted each-way.
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FAH RONG
PAM ROBSON 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG MISSION DOWNS TRUST (MGR: GEOFF BROWN), P ROBSON & M DUNNE At the latest run 6th of 13 at this track on April 2 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Giggly Gal carrying 58.5kg at $12.50. The run before that 5th of 10 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Moor carrying 59kg at $8.80. Has ability and is among the leading hopes. |
8 K R HERCOCK |
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| 2 | 39024 |
PERCIVAL
TERRY KENNEDY 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG PARR BLOODSTOCK LTD Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 11 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Global Jewel with 58.5kg at $6.70. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Moor carrying 58.5kg at $5.80. Terrific chance to return to form. |
5 D R BOTHAMLEY |
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| 3 | x8003 |
HEARTBREAKER
LYN PRENDERGAST 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MRS D C & N J COURNANE Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 13 at this track on April 2 over 1600m, slow going 0.4 len behind Giggly Gal carrying 57.5kg at $35.30. The race before that 10th of 12 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1600m, in the wet; 8 len behind Warrior Of War with 58.5kg at $22.30. Likely to struggle against this line-up. |
15 C A CAMPBELL |
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| 4 | 78454 |
LOOSE KNICKERS
JESS LAND 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G BURGESS, MISS B E DOYLE, S GADSBY, D GUBB, T HARPER, C HUGGINS, JESS LAND EQUESTRIAN LTD, K S Z JOHNSTON, M LARSEN-CHURCH, K & R LEMM, K LIVINGSTONE, K MCMILLAN, K E MEREDITH, T O'GRADY, S & V PICKENS, R SMITH, S SUPPAN, J SWAILES, A & M TURKILSEN Returns from a 32-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Moor carrying 57.5kg at $17.50. The race before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 12 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Who Rox The House with 58.5kg at $33.20. Worth following up. |
7 K MUDHOO |
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| 5 | 944x7 |
BUCKET LIST
NINA HOPE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG NINA HOPE & GREG HOPE Second-up. First-up after a year raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 14 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Graffiti Artist carrying 58.5kg at $5.90. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Pukekohe on February 23 2025 over 2100m, 5 len behind Gillian carrying 58kg at $14.10. Major player in this line up. |
17 T R MOSELEY |
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| 6 | 7x9x0 |
NO TRUMPS
KENNY MOORE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G B & MS S R KEMP PARTNERSHIP & OLIPHANT EXTREME (NEW ZEALAND) LTD Second-up today. Last outing ran last of 13 at this track on April 2 over 1600m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Giggly Gal carrying 58.5kg at $23.30. At only start last preparation ran last of 9 at Tauherenikau on January 2 over 1600m, slow going 26 len behind Inchigeelagh Lass with 56.5kg at $19.30. Doubt he will be troubling these. |
4 AKSHAY BALLOO |
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UNWANTED
STEPHANIE FAULKNER 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG DIANA GOODEVE Second-up. First start sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 10 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1560m, slow going 6 len behind Ammirati with 58.5kg at $9.40. Returned from break raced on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 11 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Global Jewel with 58.5kg at $5. Rates highly and expected to improve sharply. |
11 BRANDON MAY |
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| 8 | x7042 |
KNIGHT GURU
SANDY CUNNINGHAM 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG SANDY CUNNINGHAM & HELEN PARISH Recent form sound. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 14 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, slow going 0.5 len behind Graffiti Artist carrying 58kg at $12.70. The start before that 4th of 14 at this track on March 12 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Queen Of Sheba carrying 57kg at $31.20. Tough to beat. |
13 Y ATCHAMAH |
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| 9 | 0x964 |
HOLD'EM RANSOM
SANDY CUNNINGHAM 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG DAVE & ALANA DALLEY, NICKY DAWSON, VICKY CRIDGE, TODD VERNAL, SEAN CORCORAN, VICKY & BRIAN SQUAIR, DEREK & ADELE JONES, GEOFF CRIDGE, GEORGIA MCCLINTOCK & SANDY CUNNINGHAM Most recently 4th of 13 at this track on April 2 over 1600m, slow going 0.7 len behind Giggly Gal carrying 58kg at $23.20. Before that 6th of 14 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Lady Maxima with 58kg at $56.10. Won't be far away with a repeat of that latest performance. |
6 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 10 | 69647 |
DARK MATTER
RUSSELL MCKAY & ASHLEY HARRINGTON 3YO BLACK GELDING 58.0KG D J BROOK Last start sat on the pace before fading 7th of 13 at this track on April 2 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Giggly Gal with 55kg at $29.60. The run before that 4th of 9 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1600m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Shameful carrying 55kg at $15.40. Prepared to risk in this line-up. |
1 BILLY JACOBSON |
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| 11 | 6x0x |
THE RINGMASTER
KRYSTAL-MARIE WILLIAMS 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG C W KWOK, H STEVENSON, COLIN WIGHTMAN & MRS K WILLIAMS Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign second last of 12 at Wingatui on October 17 over 1200m, on heavy track; 64 len behind Bobby Mcgee carrying 56.5kg at $32. First up last campaign 6th of 8 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1200m, on heavy track; 19 len behind El Vaquero carrying 57kg at $11.90. Trialled on March 23 at Riccarton Park over 1200m and finished seventh. Might be better off following this run. |
3 BRETT MURRAY |
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WARRIOR BOY
ANDREW CARSTON 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG RITCHIES BREEDING LTD At debut, 8th of 10 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Moor with 58kg at $22.20. Better for that run but prefer to see him again. |
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SHE'S SINATRA
LANCE ROBINSON 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG PACIFIC PEARL RACING SYNDICATE #2 Recent form sound. Most recently raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 13 at this track on April 2 over 1600m, on a slow track; head behind Giggly Gal with 56.5kg at $18.90. The run before that 4th of 13 at this track on March 12 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Offline with 57.5kg at $24.90. Shapes as a key runner. |
14 L T HEMI |
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| 14 | 0x036 |
LATER BOY
LEN & LACY STEWART 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG M DIJKSTRA & L STEWART Last start 6th of 14 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Graffiti Artist carrying 56.5kg at $16.80. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 11 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1600m, slow going 1.0 len behind Global Jewel with 56.5kg at $12.10. Can atone. |
12 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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| 15 | 3690x |
FLYING ANGEL
PAM ROBSON 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG CAROLYN BURR & BRENT GARDINER Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Waipukurau November 16 over 1600m, 29 len behind Thrilling carrying 56.5kg at $31.10. Previously first up; third of 7 at Awapuni Synthetic September 14 over 1400m, 3 len behind Prince Revolution with 54kg at $5.30. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
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CAMBALACHE
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS 4YO GREY GELDING 58.0KG MR J F & MRS K G PARSONS Second-up. First-up after nine months raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 22 len behind Moor carrying 58.5kg at $20.60. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 9 over 1600m, 6 len behind Purple Prose carrying 56.5kg at $100.30. Can do much better this time with the run under his belt. |
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SHOCKME
ROSS BECKETT 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG CAN WEST 9 SYNDICATE (MGR: KEN TAGGART) Dual acceptor. Was at long odds at debut, 11th of 14 at this track on March 12 over 1200m, 10 len behind Queen Of Sheba with 55kg at $45.40. Trialled on March 23 at Riccarton Park over 1200m and finished fifth. Other runners appeal more. |
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