Kurow 30 Dec 2025
GOING: S(6)
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COMMODORE HOTEL 1400m Track: SOFT 5 True |
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Solid tempo anticipated with Contest and El Tiempo matching motors. SHE'S SINATRA (5) failed to fire in her last start before having a break. She resumes without a trial, but meets a soft field, and with the aid of a 2kg claim, she will be one of the hardest to beat in this. STUDENT OF WAR (3) has been freshened up since making up a lot of late ground at Riccarton nearly 7 weeks ago on a soft track. This is easier, and his stable usually fires when they trek their team South over the holiday period. Stick with him. SAILOR SAM (4) resumed at Ruakaka nearly a fortnight ago, and from a handy gate in this field, he will be a quick improver. Include. FAST IMPACT (1) has changed stables since his last run at Tauranga in October, where he had an excuse with a cardiac arrhythmia. Watch the market moves. CONTEST (7) resumes from a spell that would have done her the world of good, and a recent trial will have her ready to rumble fresh up. SUGGESTED PLAY: Student Of War each-way.
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FAST IMPACT
BRIDGET WOODSFORD 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG SANJAY BALLOO, VIKASH POTHANNA, BHANOODUTH JOYGOPAUL, SAMADREE POULEY LYASAWMY, NOOGESHWAR AKALOOA & BRIDGET WOODSFORD Gelding back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation when last of 13 at Tauranga October 1 over 1600m, soft track; 16 len behind Intoxicated with 58.5kg at $13.50. First up last campaign seventh of 14 at Te Rapa May 3 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Ziggy Stardust carrying 56.5kg at $63.10. In the right race and sure to go well. |
2 TANYA JONKER |
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EL TIEMPO
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MRS K G PARSONS Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when ran last of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 6 2024 over 1200m, 9 len behind Flower Moon with 57kg at $25.60. Has claims if presented on song. |
9 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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| 3 | 35697 |
STUDENT OF WAR
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG S.I.R.E SYNDICATE Comes off a 48 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 16 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Aladdins Jem carrying 57kg at $6. Before that second last of 10 at Riccarton Park in the G3 War Decree Stakes on October 25 over 1600m, 10 len behind Origin Of Love with 57kg at $30.40. Key runner if at his best. |
11 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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SAILOR SAM
KENNY RAE 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG EIGHT JUGS NO DINNER SYNDICATE, M E GRANT, MISS C J LOW, K I, MRS L M & MISS S A RAE, J M SILVEIRA & J K STITT Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 10 at Ruakaka on December 17 over 1400m, slow going 9 len behind Chilling Out with 57kg at $27.90. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1200m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Play It Again Sam carrying 56kg at $26.40. Fitter and looks set to improve sharply. |
3 BRETT MURRAY |
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SHE'S SINATRA
LANCE ROBINSON 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG PACIFIC PEARL RACING SYNDICATE #2 Resuming after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Riccarton Park September 27 over 1400m, 9 len behind Miss Ziggy with 54kg at $9.60. When resuming last campaign sixth of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic July 24 over 1200m, 5 len behind Jetstream carrying 54kg at $35.10. Expect a bold showing. |
10 KENDRA BAKKER |
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SPANX
LISA YOUNG 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG HAMISH RANKEN Third race start today. At debut, 7th of 13 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Serendipitous carrying 56.5kg at $14.80. Second-up 5th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1200m, 3 len behind Whirlpool with 56.5kg at $12. Top-three chance. |
8 DONOVAN COOPER |
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CONTEST
ANNA FURLONG 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG CHRISTOPHER GRACE QSM, ROHAN COBB, ALASTAIR PICTON-WARLOW, CHAMPAGNE SYNDICATE NO.2, LES CALDER, MIKE GREEN, PHIL BLACKTOPP, SHANE KENNEDY, PAUL GREEN, RON FERRIMAN, SEAN & REBECCA BELLEW & ANNA FURLONG Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation sixth of 14 at Riccarton Park April 26 over 1400m, in the wet; 8 len behind Canasta with 56.5kg at $18. On debut tenth of 15 at Riccarton Park April 12 over 1200m, 7 len behind Mystic Ocean carrying 56kg at $8.40. Expecting a bright return. |
7 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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HOUR GLAS
AMBER HOFFMAN 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG MS A G WILLIAMS Four-year-old mare by Time Test out of Maggie Grey having her first start. Has not been produced at official trials. Profiles well and worth watching for any market moves. |
1 C A CAMPBELL |
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ONE WAY OR ANOTHER
PAUL GRAY 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG P E GRAY, B D REVELL & C C SHARPE Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 7th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 11 over 1200m, 5 len behind Respectabelle with 56.5kg at $40.30. Capable of a bold return. |
4 MS K WILLIAMS |
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PURE JEWEL
BRUCE SMITH 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG N J BISHOP, R T GRAHAM, MISS A HYDE, E G LOW JNR, N A MCPHERSON, T R W NICHOLAS, M F PICKEN, M ROBERTSON, B S SMITH & M J VAUGHAN Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Whirlpool carrying 56.5kg at $43.70. Second run from a spell 9th of 11 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Adios Vamonos carrying 56.5kg at $82.50. Unlikely to threaten. |
5 BRANDON MAY |
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NAMELESS
SAMANTHA WYNNE 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG COLIN WIGHTMAN Dual acceptor. Resuming today after a break of nine weeks. 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. When resuming last campaign fourth of 8 at Riccarton Park August 30 over 1000m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Belle Du Monde carrying 52kg at $19.40. Solid top-three proposition. |
6 AMBER RIDDELL |
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