Wingatui   27 Apr 2026
 
GOING: H(9)

POSITIVE SIGNS + PRINTS 1400m

Track: HVY9     Out 3m from 1900m to 900m, Out 6m from the 900m to 350m, Remainder True  

American Cheval should spear straight to the front of the small field. AMERICAN CHEVAL (4) seems to run his best races when allowed to lead. He was claimed late here a month ago when finishing second by a head, and he won't have to improve by much to take this out. PATRAINE (1) is a locally trained mare who saves her best for her home track. She drops right back in class from her last run here just over 8 weeks ago, and she can get the job done this time. THE HARES EARS (3) was too strong when scoring an upset win here last time out. This is not much harder, and as long as the track is wet, she can repeat the dose. SILVER LINING (5) has not done much since winning here on Boxing Day. Stick with her in this modest field. FAKEITTILLUMAKEIT (6) is the best of the rest after a brave run for fourth here just over 6 weeks ago. SUGGESTED PLAY: American Cheval can win, and Silver Lining is ready to show something again.
1 x8240 PATRAINE
BRIAN & SHANE ANDERTON
6YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
B J ANDERTON ONZM & S C ANDERTON
Comes here off a 58-day let-up. At the latest run 13th of 16 at this track on February 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Aladdins Jem carrying 53kg at $61.40. The start before that 4th of 13 at this track on February 7 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind Perfect Tycoon with 57.5kg at $4.90. Best form is good enough so worth another chance.
5
C A CAMPBELL
BROWN, WHITE SLEEVES, MAGENTA ARMBAND, CAP
2 31870 GAME DUKE
LEN & LACY STEWART
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R DE JOUX & MISS L M E STEWART
Last start 11th of 14 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Willit with 58kg at $13. The run before that 7th of 14 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Abit Sassy with 57kg at $19. Hard to fault if at his best.
2
TINA COMIGNAGHI
MAROON, WHITE BRACES, WHITE SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK ARMBANDS, LIGHT PINK CAP
3 051 THE HARES EARS
LEE CALLAWAY
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
S D & MRS L M BLAIR-EDIE & W D LARSEN
Returns from a 31-day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at this track March 27 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating The Blue Diamond with 56.5kg at $45.70. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Riverton on March 8 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Ripa Time carrying 56.5kg at $50. One of the main contenders.
4
T R MOSELEY
PINK, BLACK DIAMONDS, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE HALVED, PINK CAP
4 82602 AMERICAN CHEVAL
TERRY KENNEDY
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
RAYMOND CHALKLIN, GRAEME ANDERSON, TERRY KENNEDY
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 14 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.3 len behind Dupont with 55.5kg at $6.40. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 14 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Abit Sassy with 56kg at $6. Working up to a win. Better placed and expected to be in the finish.
1
MS K WILLIAMS
INDIGO,GOLD STAR,NAVY SLEEVES,GOLD STARS
5 16008 SILVER LINING
ASHLEY FRYE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
ASHLEY FRYE & PATRICK HOLMES
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 8th of 10 at Riverton on April 6 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Better Shared carrying 57.5kg at $36.10. The run before that ran last of 11 at Riverton on April 4 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Tomasina carrying 55.5kg at $79.10. Rates highly on best efforts and can turn things around.
7
TRISTON MOODLEY
WHITE, RED STARS, BLUE SLEEVES, CAP, COLLAR
6 72804 FAKEITTILLUMAKEIT
JESS LAND
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
MRS D T BROOKS, V BURT, P A & MRS S P FAULKNER, JESS LAND EQUESTRIAN LTD, K LEMM, K LIVINGSTONE, K MCMILLAN, B D, D & M MENZIES, T O'GRADY, D & P WYATT
Dual acceptor. Returns from a 43-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 14 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Abit Sassy carrying 54kg at $34.40. The start before that ran last of 13 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1400m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Miss Emerald carrying 54.5kg at $48.10. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. One of the chances.
3
BRETT MURRAY
LIGHT BLUE, BLACK L,WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK DIAGONAL STRIPES, LIGHT BLUE CAP,BLACK STARS
7 0906x HOUSE OF TUDOR
SARAH & MATTHEW SMITH
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
DIOR ROSE SYNDICATE, M SMITH & S SMITH
Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at Kumara January 10 over 1810m, soft track; 11 len behind Ruffhouse Rosie with 54kg at $52.10. When resuming last campaign seventh of 14 at Oamaru August 15 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Quartz Queen carrying 57kg at $33.50. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
6
AKSHAY BALLOO
BLACK,BROWN SASH,BROWN CAP