Phar Lap Raceway 23 Sep 2026
GOING: S(7)
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NZB MEGA MAIDEN SERIES 1200m Track: SOFT 7 Out 3m from 1000m to 400m, remainder True |
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A solid tempo anticipated with Manoeuvre and Ripicola ahead of Jot Down and Kirchmeyer. NICCITA (10) is also in an earlier race, and whichever race she lines up in, she should go close to winning. Her 2 runs to date at Riccarton have been big efforts in deeper fields, so she goes on top. KIRCHMEYER (3) won a trial before fighting on gamely to finish sixth fresh up at Riccarton on a surface that was too testing for him. Expect him to finish a lot closer this time. Each way. LINDY MAY (5) showed promise last season and resumes from a spell with a recent trial under her belt. Lisa Allpress picking up the ride is a strong lead, and she can figure in the top 3 fresh up. LUMINOSITY (11) has been racing in tougher fields than his since resuming from a spell, and with 2.5kg less to carry in an easier contest, she is ready to put her best hoof forward. MIDNIGHT OAK (12) is a talented filly who has been patiently handled thus far in her career. She is racing off another freshen-up and is well worth including in all top 4 combos. SHESASCORCHER (8) won a recent trial. Each way. SUGGESTED PLAY: Niccita can win this.
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| 1 | 0892x |
JOT DOWN
NIKKI WHITE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG M J WHITE & N M WHITE Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 14 at Wingatui March 27 over 1200m, soft track; 0.9 len behind Money Muncher with 58.5kg at $86.80. On debut second last of 12 at Ruakaka Mdn-Sw January 6 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Autumn Glory with 57kg at $43.70. Has upside and can go on with it. |
10 BRANDON MAY |
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| 2 | 0x |
PERFECT TIMING
ALAN BROWNE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG ALAN BROWNE, MICHELLE FOX & P M DROUGHT Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when ran second last of 12 at this track on November 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Whirlpool carrying 58.5kg at $29.20. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
6 CHOON K KWO |
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| 3 | 07x6 |
KIRCHMEYER
TERRI RAE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG H RAE, D HERBERT, C FISCHER, J REEDY, J REEDY JNR, S BOYD, G RUFFELL, B ORANGE, D GAFFANEY, T SMART, A STUART & M SHEPHERD Second run back. First-up after six months 6th of 13 at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 1200m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Go Thea with 58.5kg at $10.50. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at Ashburton on March 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Queen Of Sheba carrying 58kg at $9.60. Fitter and can break through. |
11 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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| 4 | 95x6 |
SAL KHAN
LEN & LACY STEWART 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG K HERCOCK, J HERCOCK & R SELLWOOD Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 10 at this track on September 6 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Champagne Wishes with 55.5kg at $25.60. Previously second-up ran second last in a small field at Waipukurau on April 26 over 1200m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Small Fort carrying 56.5kg at $30.80. Looks tested on the first up effort. |
1 SIMA MXOTHWA |
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| 5 | 3428x |
LINDY MAY
NAYTON MITCHELL 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG N R MITCHELL, P WINCHESTER A W CUFF, W P CUFF, J R HEWARD, R HORSFALL, Mare back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic May 27 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Paper Moon with 57.5kg at $15.10. Previously first up; second of 13 at Ascot Park February 14 over 1200m, soft track; a 0.4 lengths behind Taffeta with 55kg at $10. Everything points to a bright return. |
2 L J ALLPRESS |
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| 6 | 7070x |
RIPICOLA
KEZIA MURPHY 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG MISS J R & MS M A FRITH, C N IRELAND, MISS K C MURPHY, MRS V L PARROTT, MS L J PATTERSON, B STEWART, L W CRAWDORD & S B CRAWFORD Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign tenth of 16 at Riccarton Park May 2 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Full Cream carrying 56.5kg at $101.30. Previously first up; seventh of 13 at Ashburton April 2 over 1200m, soft track; 10 len behind Hard Attack carrying 54.5kg at $15.20. Will improve on whatever she does in this. |
12 OHARA NAJIB |
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| 7 | 6 |
MANOEUVRE
JOHN BLACKADDER 5YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG P J BLACKTOPP, K GRAHAM, G W HORAN, G F HUDSON, C ROSE, C & N A SYMONS, S T TAYLOR & L E WILSON At debut, failed to make an impression; 6th of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on September 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind Stortford Lodge with 56.5kg at $11.30. Doubt she will trouble these. |
8 M HUDSON |
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| 8 | 5700x |
SHESASCORCHER
ANDREW CARSTON 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG GO RACING SCORCHER SYNDICATE (MGR: ALBERT BOSMA) Mare back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 16 at Riccarton Park April 11 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Dakota carrying 56kg at $15.70. Previously first up; second of 13 at this track September 24 over 1200m, soft track; 1.3 len behind The Fed Express with 55.5kg at $4.90. Has claims if presented on song. |
5 M CAMERON |
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| 9 | 7x0 |
SMASHING FASHION
AMBER HOFFMAN 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG A N JOHNSTON, AMBIES ARMY SYNDICATE, R G TAIT, J C SUDDABY-MCKEEVER, K S EGERTON & C L BATES-MCWHIRTER Third race start. First start 7th of 9 at Te Rapa on April 13 2025 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Bulgari with 55.5kg at $13.50. Went for a break before returning 10th of 13 at Oamaru on August 14 over 1200m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Hammer carrying 56.5kg at $11.70. Rates a rough hope and should improve. |
3 BRETT MURRAY |
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| 10 | 74 |
NICCITA
PAM GERARD 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG BALLYMORE RACING NZ LTD, WALLY CAMPBELL, LOCKERBIE VILLAGE RACING SYNDICATE NO.2, BRUCE MORRISON, BRENT TAYLOR, VINCE GREGAN & MARCEL THOMSON Had two starts to date. At debut, 7th of 10 at Riccarton Park on August 29 over 1000m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Outback Girl carrying 54kg at $11.60. Second-up 4th of 14 in the LR Canterbury Belle Stakes at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Sweetest Thing carrying 56.5kg at $21.30. Should be winning this. |
4 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 11 | 2x60 |
LUMINOSITY
NICHOLAS WIGLEY & KAYLA MILNES 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG INGLEWOOD STUD & B A WIGLEY Third-up today. First-up 6th of 10 at Riccarton Park on August 29 over 1000m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Outback Girl with 54kg at $11.70. Last start ran last of 14 in the LR Canterbury Belle Stakes at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 1200m, in the wet; 20 len behind Sweetest Thing carrying 56.5kg at $59. Can improve. Can turn things around. |
9 L T HEMI |
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| 12 | x5x3x |
MIDNIGHT OAK
ROBERT DENNIS 3YO BROWN FILLY 54.0KG S & N BARRON, F DENNIS & K PROCTOR, R DENNIS, K LAWSON, H & N ROBINSON, M RUDEL, C WILSON, 779 SYNDICATE, BOTTING FAMILY PARTNERSHIP, A CLEARWATER, DARING TO DREAM SYND, A JORDAN & B ERSKINE, NIGHTCAPS SYNDICATE & D WINDLER Resuming. Finished off last preparation 3rd of 14 in a 2yo Sw+P at Oamaru on July 19 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Glamour Extreme carrying 54kg at $10.20. First up last campaign 5th of 7 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Final Time with 55.5kg at $12.80. Can return with a bold run. |
7 JACK TAPLIN |
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