Ashburton   24 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

ROBINSON RACING/MCINTOSH CATERING 1200m

Track: GOOD4     True  

Many of these step out for the first time so a genuine tempo is expected. OPTIONS OPEN (6) is taking her time to come to it, and has been well found in the market in all of her 4 starts to date. She is running out of excuses, but is still the one to beat here. SUNSHINE (10) failed to handle a heavy track in her only start to date at Oamaru as a late-season juvenile. She is stronger now, and looked very good when cruising home to score in a recent trial here near the end of last month. Hard to beat. FULL CREAM (5) was only beaten by a nose at big odds at Timaru last start. She has been given time to get over that effort, and can figure in the top 3 again, just don't expect another fancy price. ZAVISION (11) was beaten on debut as a juvenile and was put aside to mature. She bolted in at a recent trial here, and even from a wide gate, she will be ready to rumble. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sunshine each way claims in a very handy field.
1 0 DOSTEE
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
SCHOLES FAMILY TRUST
At debut, 10th of 13 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1200m, 6 len behind Wyworry with 55kg at $21.20. Can improve sharply.
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RED,SILVER FERN,WHITE STRIPES SLEEVES,CAP
2 HADLOW
BRUCE TAPPER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
CLEARVIEW PARK LTD, CAMERON & JORDAN SCOTT
Gelding by Jon Snow facing the starter for the first time. Runner-up in a Phar Lap Racecourse trial over 1000m on December 9. Importantly has a nice gate but prepared to risk first time out.
4
SUTVHIRE TOOLOOA
YELLOW, BLUE BRACES, YELLOW SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
3 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 prior to his debut today. Prepared to risk this time from a difficult barrier.
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DARK GREEN, YELLOW STARS
4 5x9x6 STEEZY
ANDREW CARSTON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
BRENT TAYLOR, CHERRY TAYLOR, ELLA TAYLOR & FAITH TAYLOR
Having second run back today. Last outing 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, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Platinum Diamond with 55kg at $12.80. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
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EMERALD GREEN, GOLD TRELAWNEY STUD LOGO, RED SLEEVES, CAP, GOLD TRELAWNEY STUD LOGO
5 40x82 FULL CREAM
RUSSELL MCKAY & ASHLEY HARRINGTON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
D J BROOK
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 11 at this track on October 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Thunderfist with 53kg at $36. Second run from a spell 2nd of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1200m, nose behind Whirlpool carrying 55kg at $65.70. Capable of a better showing. Looks ready to win.
7
AMBER RIDDELL
LIGHT BLUE, NAVY CROSSED SASHES, CAP
6 6x438 OPTIONS OPEN
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
D C ELLIS CNZM, K W FENTON-ELLIS MNZM, H & MRS J HAYES, B & B SHERER
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 8th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Blushing carrying 56kg at $5.40. The run before that 3rd of 13 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Wyworry carrying 55kg at $7.20. Deserves another chance.
9
K R HERCOCK
ORANGE , BLUE STARS, STRIPES SLEEVES
7 x8990 ELPHABA
JESS LAND
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
JESS LAND EQUESTRIAN LTD, KAREN LIVINGSTONE & TERENCE O'GRADY
Comes here off a 54-day let-up. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 11 at this track on October 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 21 len behind Oaksdeel carrying 53kg at $15.70. The run before that 9th of 13 at this track on October 19 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Iron Maiden with 54kg at $15.20. Prepared to risk on recent form.
2
AKSHAY BALLOO
LIGHT BLUE, BLACK L,WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK DIAGONAL STRIPES, LIGHT BLUE CAP,BLACK STARS
8 5x LAST HELLO
EMMA WYATT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
THE HICKS & CHICKS SYNDICATE NO.4 & DREAM BIG SYNDICATE
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 5th of 10 at Matamata on March 12 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Tajana carrying 55.5kg at $18.50. Looks all set for a bright return.
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L CALLAWAY
GREEN, BLUE CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPES, GREEN CAP, BLUE CHECKS
9 QUEEN COURTNEY
BRIAN COURT AND JESSE O’FLAHERTY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
COURTCO RACING LTD
Three-year-old filly making debut by War Decree out of Madam Courtney. Won a trial over 1000m at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 9. Wide barrier to overcome. Shapes as a leading prospect.
12
T R MOSELEY
WHITE, BLACK YOKE, RED BRACES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED CUFFS, RED CAP, WHITE QUARTERS
10 8x SUNSHINE
TERRI RAE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
MICHAEL GUERIN, S J BEATSON, A D STUART, & M SHEPHERD
Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 8 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1200m, on a wet track; 27 len behind El Vaquero carrying 55kg at $10.80. Expected to feature.
8
L T HEMI
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE SLEEVES WITH CERISE STARS DOWN SLEEVES & ROYAL BLUE CAP
11 7x ZAVISION
DAVID WALSH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
R A WILSON & B W WILSON
Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 7 at Riccarton Park on August 2 over 1200m, on heavy track; 16 len behind El Vaquero carrying 54kg at $18.70. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Everything points to a positive return.
14
TRISTON MOODLEY
ORANGE , BLACK QUARTERS, ORANGE SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS & CAP
12 7x07 AJAYS HEART
CENTAINE SPITTLES
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
S LOVETT, C L SPITTLES & MS A TILSON
Third-up today. First-up second last of 13 at this track on October 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 26 len behind Flipper with 55.5kg at $66.20. Second-up second last of 8 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1200m, 12 len behind Princess Reign carrying 55kg at $70.40. Others appeal more.
5
TANYA JONKER
AQUA, BLACK QUARTERS, SLEEVES
13 FILTER
Ashley Frye
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
LILYWHITES LODGE LTD
On debut. Three-year-old filly by Invader out of Snapchat Girl NZD $ 20,000 (NZB 2023 National Weanling & Broodmare Sale) purchase. At the most recent trial finished seventh on September 11 at Avondale over 800m. Tough assignment.
6
BRETT MURRAY
WHITE,RED FIVE FIVE STARS ,BLUE SLEEVES,CAP,BLUE COLLAR
14 SHOCKING SECRETS
ANDREW CARSTON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
DEBORAH CLARK & MYLES GORDON
First starter by Shocking out of Sita. Has a total of three trials leading in today's debut. Watch for any market moves.
17
WHITE, INDIGO DIABLO,SLEEVES, CAP
15 DON VALENTINO
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
J F & K G PARSONS
Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old colt by Prince Of Brooklyn out of Fancy Nancy. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1000m at Ashburton November 25. Facing a stiff test.
3
FLOOR MOERMAN
RED, WHITE MALTESE CROSS, INDIGO SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, CAP
16 LORD CROMWELL
JOHN BLACKADDER
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
J C & S BLACKADDER, P J BLACKTOPP, A MARRIOTT, D, H, S & MRS S A RHODES
First starter by El Doute out of Xcuses Xcuses. Has a total of two trials prior to his debut today. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.
10
KENDRA BAKKER
PURPLE, WHITE BAND, ARMBANDS, CAP
17 DECREED
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
M R PITMAN
Three-year-old filly (War Decree - Get The Treats) will no doubt benefit from the four trials leading in today's debut. Was second in an Ashburton barrier trial over 1000m November 25. Looks tested in this line-up.
13
A NAJIB
RED, WHITE FERN, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPES, WHITE CAP
18 6x570 TAIMATE WARRIOR
ANDREW CARSTON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
TAIMATE TWO FILLIES SYNDICATE
Dual acceptor. Last start second last of 14 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1220m, slow going 15 len behind Lucky Ferrando carrying 55kg at $12.60. The start before that 7th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Blushing carrying 56kg at $25.10. Prepared to risk on recent form.
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EMERALD GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND, YELLOW T, EMERALD GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK DIAMOND, EMERALD GREEN CAP
19 x523x MOON GODDESS
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
S.I.R.E SYNDICATE
Dual acceptor. Resuming after ten weeks in the paddock. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw October 12 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Extragalactic with 55kg at $3.50. Previously first up; second last in a small field at Bendigo 3yo F Mdn-Sw August 28 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Eco Force with 57kg at $4.60. Likely to be up for this.
1
TINA COMIGNAGHI
DARK GREEN, ORANGE SLEEVES, DARK GREEN CAP, ORANGE HOOPS
20 8 RED STAR RHONDA
RICHARD DIDHAM
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
R WELSH, S MOFFETT, M HAASE, R WALES, B WILLIAMS, M INWOOD
Dual acceptor. Was well in the market at debut, 8th of 11 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1200m, 9 len behind Staggs with 55kg at $4.60. Can do better. Can improve with that run under her belt.
18
LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW & RED HOOPED SLEEVES, RED CAP