Ashburton 20 Feb 2026
GOING: S(7)
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HEARTLAND PRINT 1200m Track: Soft 7 True |
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Tempo strong with Zavision and Rabbit Hole pushing forward. KIRCHMEYER (4) won his latest trial as a gelding for the first time, and he is in good hands to make his debut. A reasonable draw will help him, and if the money comes for him, then he is the one to beat. ZAVISION (14) was a brave fourth fresh up here after winning a trial on this track, and then led up and only faded late on a testing heavy track at Riccarton just over 4 weeks ago. A wide gate might be ok if the track is heavy again, and she should pick up her first win at short notice. RED STAR SOOT (3) made up for an average debut performance with a bold run for second at Riccarton just over 2 weeks ago. He again benefits from a 3kg claim and can go one better. BRUTAL RIFF (16) has been showing promise at the trials, and he was gelded prior to his third placing at his most recent hit-out. Let the market be the best guide. BIG EXIT (9) was rather disappointing at Ascot Park 6 days ago, and maybe the quick backup is just what she needs. Stick with her on an each-way basis at odds. SUGGESTED PLAY: Kirchmeyer can win on debut.
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CONMAN
AINSLEY MCLEOD 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG AINSLEY MCLEOD & PETER CORBETT Resumes after a break of ten months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 14 at Riverton April 21 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind The Tattler carrying 58kg at $6.90. Previously first up; third of 9 at this track March 13 over 1200m, in the wet; 2 len behind Chloe's Comet carrying 58kg at $5.80. Looks very hard to beat. |
15 JACK TAPLIN |
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TUSSAR
LISA YOUNG 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG CHANTALLE MCLACHLAN, LISA YOUNG, ALEX TAIT, MATTHEW & MITCHELL HAY, TIM SEETO, NICHOLAS GIBB, TOM TURNER, STEPHEN MURDOCH, JACKSON LATHAM, CURTIS MILLARD, ADAM WINTER, SCOTT JANETT, CARL HUYSER, CALLUM HILL, LANE MCLACHLAN & B O'MALLEY Second run back. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after seven months 8th of 15 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Aurora Storm with 57.5kg at $54. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Matamata on June 15 over 1400m, on heavy track; 30 len behind Empressive with 53.5kg at $49.40. Needs something easier. |
3 DONOVAN COOPER |
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RED STAR SOOT
L DIDHAM 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R W A WELSH, M W HAASE & S T MOFFETT Had two starts to date. At debut, 11th of 15 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Aurora Storm carrying 57kg at $11.90. Last start 2nd of 16 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Zahtar carrying 55kg at $21.30. Promising type who is expected to run well. |
8 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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KIRCHMEYER
TERRI RAE 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG T RAE Three-year-old gelding making debut by War Decree out of Star Vinsky. Won a trial at Phar Lap Racecourse over 1000m February 3. Looks all set to run well. |
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SHAFTED
BRUCE SMITH 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG D FRYE, J HAYSTON & D STEPHENS Resuming today after a break of 11 months. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Riccarton Park March 22 over 1000m, soft track; 16 len behind Zelia carrying 57kg at $58.80. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at Wingatui March 1 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Queen's Evidence carrying 57kg at $20.50. Resumes after a recent trial win. Capable of a bold return. |
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VOLATILE
DANNY FRYE 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG C, M P & V SMITH Gelding by Vespa on debut. Trialled on February 3 at Phar Lap Racecourse over 1000m and finished fifth. Prefer to see. |
17 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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EURASIAN PRINCE
LYN PRENDERGAST 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG DR GARETH FITCH First starter by Ghibellines out of Queen Jetsun. Trialled on August 19 when third at Ashburton over 800m. Tough assignment. |
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SWISS BELT
ROBYN AYTON 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG ROBYN AYTON, DANIEL WILLIAMS, D M SMITH, P R AYTON & R T SWAN At the latest run 8th of 15 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind The Ocean Heart with 56.5kg at $29. The race before that failed to make an impression; 8th of 11 at Wingatui on January 17 over 1300m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Assemble with 56.5kg at $9.30. Draws out again but capable of a bold run. |
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BIG EXIT
STEPHANIE FAULKNER 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG S BENGER & T SCALES At the latest run 10th of 13 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Taffeta with 56.5kg at $8.80. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Bodleian carrying 56.5kg at $19.50. Certainly worth another chance. |
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GLOBAL JEWEL
BRUCE TAPPER 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG CLEARVIEW PARK LTD Mare by Jon Snow making her first appearance. Won trial at Phar Lap Racecourse over 800m on February 3. Looks tested in this line-up. |
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KNAVESMIRE
ROBYN AYTON 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG N AYTON, H COWAN, B HETRICK, R JAMIESON, G LUFF & D LUFF Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 10 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Bodleian carrying 57kg at $71.40. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 24 over 1400m, 21 len behind Pure Artist with 56.5kg at $116.80. No easier this time and looks tested again. |
7 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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GATTINA
MIKE MCCANN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG MIKE MCCANN, BJ JEFFERIES, PHIL BLACKTOPP, DAVE FORRESTER, KRISSIE & MATT KALNINS, MURRAY CAMPBELL, KEVIN HARE, ANNETTE NEWMANN, MAX SKELTON, DARRYN POWER, MEG FULFORD, ABRAM DE VRIES, NIKKI GRAHAM, LUCY ELPHICK, TONIE DE VRIES, MICHELE DE VRIES, LIAM BRENNAN & MORGAN POWELL Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at this track October 19 over 1200m, 4 len behind Thunderfist carrying 56.5kg at $89.30. On debut second last of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic September 11 over 1400m, 10 len behind Le Rogier with 56.5kg at $44.60. Maybe later. |
4 ROUSHAN KHAN |
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SPANX
LISA YOUNG 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG HAMISH RANKEN Comes off a 37 day let-up. Most recently second last of 15 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Aurora Storm carrying 54kg at $23.60. The start before that 5th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1200m, 3 len behind Whirlpool with 56.5kg at $12. Tough to beat if near her best. |
5 DARREN DANIS |
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ZAVISION
DAVID WALSH 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG R A WILSON & B W WILSON Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 14 at this track on December 24 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Moon Goddess carrying 54.5kg at $7.90. Second run from a spell faded in the straight 5th of 10 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1400m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Professional Lad with 53kg at $9.10. Tough to beat if near her best. |
18 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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EDDIE THE EAGLE
EMMA WYATT 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG ANDY DENHAM, PETER WHITE, KYLIE BERI, HANNAH THICKETT, EMILY WILSON, LUKE & EMMA WYATT First starter by Mongolian Falcon out of Belle Hope. Has a total of two trials prior to his debut today. Tough assignment. |
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BRUTAL RIFF
TERRI RAE 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG B W FOOTE & H F LAU Three-year-old gelding making debut by Brutal out of Sharp Tune. Was second in a 1000m trial on January 15 at Ashburton then followed up with a Was third in a Phar Lap Racecourse trial over 1000m on February 3. Expected to feature. |
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WHISK
EMMA WYATT 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG G B ADAMS, J BELL, G BIRT, L CAMPBELL, M J S DAVIES, J & S DEANE, S DRYDEN, FOUR HOOFED CLOVER SYNDICATE, R J HOLMES, BB HONG, D P INGRAM, K IREMONGER, MS D F KINGSLAND, R LOCK, MRS C M MARIE, MRS A K MCMILLAN, G & J MONK, J O'NEILL, G J & S POWER, J ROBERTS, R W STACKHOUSE, MRS E J & L W WYATT Resumes from a spell. Not seen since she finished last in a small field at this track October 19 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Champagne Diblu carrying 54kg at $9.60. On debut ran last of 9 at Riccarton Park September 27 over 1400m, 18 len behind Alottago carrying 54kg at $34.90. Will improve on whatever she does in this. |
13 Y ATCHAMAH |
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HARD ATTACK
ANDREW CARSTON 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG D COLE, N COLE, S COLE, A CARTSON, O MILNE, M VENKATESH, D GREEN, PUSSY GALORE SYND, K & P SULLIVAN Most recently second last of 16 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1200m, slow going 18 len behind Zahtar with 56.5kg at $60.40. The start before that 6th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Luna Capella with 55.5kg at $13.30. Might need more race experience. |
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RABBIT HOLE
MEGHANN GESTAIN 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG MEGHANN GESTAIN Second-up. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after 10 months 2nd of 15 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Aurora Storm carrying 56.5kg at $29.70. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Winter Blaze with 56.5kg at $46.60. Won't be far away with a repeat of that latest performance. |
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RECITAL
NAYTON MITCHELL 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG D G & H A VOICE & P F GNAD Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Most recently struggled in the run home; 7th of 9 at Kumara on January 10 over 1150m, slow going 8 len behind Good Craic with 55kg at $10. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 13th of 16 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Aladdins Jem with 55kg at $31.70. Others preferred. |
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