Wingatui   28 Jun 2026
 
GOING: H(10)

KB CONTRACTORS 1200m

Track: HEAVY 10     Out 3m from 950-350m Remainder True  

Tricky one to map with a number of first starters but over this trip there is good speed anticipated. BYTHESEA (3) has a couple of nominations, and she is a big chance in either of them. She has the pole position here and will be hoping to settle a couple of pairs closer this time. Hard to beat if she lines up in this race. WOODLANDS (1) made progress last prep earlier in the year, and he has no trouble with wet ground. He is nicely placed after a 3kg claim, and he will be a lot stronger now. Each way with an eye on the market moves. COMIC DIVA (6) makes her debut from an in-form stable, and even though she is bred to want more ground, she can sprint well in a field like this. Follow any positive market leads. STUCK ON YOU (10) makes his debut from the strong Kelvin Tyler stable, and he is bred to revel in wet ground. He is nicely weighted after a 2kg claim, and he should be ready to rumble. FORSETI (4) was scratched midweek to be saved for this, and she has plenty of speed if her connections want her ridden that way. Include. MY GIRL ALICE (5) has found some solid form. Each way. SUGGESTED PLAY: Woodlands each-way and keep an eye on the first starters.
1 3353x WOODLANDS
JOHN & SHANE PHILLIPS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
CT PHILLIPS, BW, BW & BJ PHILLIPS, MT PHILLIPS & SR PHILLIPS
Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at Ascot Park February 14 over 1600m, soft track; 7 len behind Who Rox The House with 58.5kg at $6.30. When resuming last campaign second of 13 at Ashburton October 19 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Iron Maiden carrying 56.5kg at $26.60. Can get the job done.
4
SIMA MXOTHWA
GOLD, ROYAL BLUE SASH, GOLD SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE ARMBANDS
2 MR LOVA LOVA
KELVIN TYLER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
K L & V TYLER
Dual acceptor. First-starter by Ancient Spirit out of Lady In Charge. Should kick off on the right note.
3
BLACK,PINK QUARTERS,BLACK SLEEVES,WHITE HOOPS SLEEVES,PINK CAP
3 28 BYTHESEA
ROBERT DENNIS
3YO  GREY  FILLY 56.0KG
M BECKMAN, B & K COMRIE, R FOUR BYTHESEA SYNDICATE, A CLEARWATER, CS & PS SYNDICATE, A GEEKIE, K MCGREGOR, K LAWSON, C MACDONALD, G DARBYSHIRE, C JACKSON, A STONE, C STONE, R JOHNSTONE, RACKERS SYNDICATE, SEASIDE SYNDICATE, S STEEL, J BORLAND, J BROWN, J DOWLING, A DYMOND, B FOKKENS, F GASTRELL, R POCKLINGTON, L WIELSMA & R DENNIS
Dual acceptor. Third race start today. At debut, came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 10 at Ascot Park on May 10 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Undisputed carrying 56.5kg at $8.40. Last start eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track on May 31 over 1300m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Exclude carrying 56.5kg at $5.90. Has ability and is one of the leading chances.
1
ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE
SKY BLUE, GOLD SEAMS, WHITE SLEEVES WITH GOLD SEAMS, GOLD & SKY BLUE CHEQUERED CAP
4 257x0 FORSETI
ASHLEY FRYE
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
ASHLEY FRYE, PATRICK HOLMES, MATTHEW HOLMES, SIMON SMITH & MARK SMOLENSKI
Second-up. First-up after five months 10th of 12 at Oamaru on June 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Lethal Roc carrying 56.5kg at $20.50. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 9 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Cape Horn carrying 56.5kg at $10.20. Expecting her to kick on with that first run out of the way.
7
ROHAN MUDHOO
WHITE,RED STARS ,BLUE SLEEVES,CAP,BLUE COLLAR
5 x5034 MY GIRL ALICE
JESS LAND
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
N MITCHELL, K & N MCANULTY, M & M TUKAKI, W GAGE-BROWN, D MORTON & L PEARSON, JESS LAND EQUESTRIAN, K LIVINGSTON, S J MATTISON, C BRYAN, M JACOBSON, L MARRIOTT, B STEPHENS & K SUTHERLAND
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 12 at Oamaru on June 14 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Lethal Roc with 56.5kg at $10.80. The run before that 3rd of 14 at this track on May 22 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Turn The Tide carrying 56.5kg at $27.80. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Expect she will make amends.
10
AKSHAY BALLOO
LIGHT BLUE, BLACK L,WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK DIAGONAL STRIPES, LIGHT BLUE CAP,BLACK SPOTS
6 COMIC DIVA
BRUCE TAPPER
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
A GROVES, H B, MRS J J & K L TAPPER
Three-year-old filly (King Of Comedy - My Soprano) making her debut. Has not been produced at official trials. Worth watching for a betting move.
6
BILLY JACOBSON
YELLOW,TEAL BRACES,RED ARMBANDS,CAP
7 70x90 FASHION ROYALE
MAURICE FORDE
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
M E FORDE
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 9 at Ascot Park on May 10 over 1400m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Celestial Flame with 55.5kg at $54.40. Last start ran last of 12 at Oamaru on June 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Lethal Roc carrying 56.5kg at $73.40. Needs to do more.
8
BRETT MURRAY
EMERALD GREEN, GOLD CROSS SASHES, STRIPES SLEEVES, STRIPES CAP
8 808x MARGIELA
CATHERINE STALKER
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
CATHERINE STALKER & CHLOE-ANN WAKELY-TATA
She is resuming after a 14 months break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 13 at Riverton May 9 2025 over 1200m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Return Flight carrying 56.5kg at $65.90. On debut eighth of 12 at Ascot Park April 6 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Zircon with 57.5kg at $39.70. Prefer others.
5
TRISTON MOODLEY
TEAL, WHITE FLEUR DE LYS, WHITE SLEEVES, QUARTERS CAP
9 7x706 SHES SO FLASH
MAURICE FORDE
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
M E FORDE
Most recently didn't do much in the run home; 6th of 10 at Oamaru on June 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Taihoro carrying 56.5kg at $50.80. The race before that raced on the pace before fading ran second last of 13 at this track on May 31 over 1300m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Aspen Voltage with 54.5kg at $78.70. Needs to do better.
9
TONI DAVIES
EMERALD GREEN, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, STRIPED SLEEVES & CAP
10 STUCK ON YOU
KELVIN TYLER
2YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
K TYLER, V TYLER & D BURNS
Two-year-old gelding (Ghibellines - Shine Bright) making his debut. Has not been produced at official trials. Will pay to keep an eye on betting moves.
2
KENDRA BAKKER
BLACK,PINK QUARTERS,BLACK SLEEVES,WHITE HOOPS SLEEVES,PINK CAP