Ashburton 31 Oct 2025
GOING: S(7)
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LOGAN BATES GP2 WIN COX PLATE DAY 1200m Track: SOFT 6 True |
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Strong tempo with Ripicola, Serendipitous and Quintain leading the way. LET ME LOOSE (4) finished fifth as the favourite here 12 days after finding the front and weakening late over 1400m. She has the blinkers on this time, and with a big swing in her draw over 1200m, she can take them all the way here. SERENDIPITOUS (8) seems to have needed both of her runs in the South Island after relocating from the North at the start of the season. There will be no such excuses third up, and she is set to pay the believers in this. MY SHARONA (5) was put aside after having 1 South Island start at Oamaru in July. She is looking for some firmer surfaces and is good enough to grab a slice of the finish here. FAH RONG (1) ran boldly for fourth fresh up at Wingatui a fortnight ago. She needed that hit-out, and is expected to improve quickly. Each way value. SHAMEFUL (2) produced some mixed performances on the poly track at Riccarton and should have strengthened up again over his short spell. With some luck from a wide gate, he is not the worst for a place at odds. SUGGESTED PLAY: Serendipitous can run in the top 2 with Let Me Loose.
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FAH RONG
PAM ROBSON 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG MISSION DOWNS TRUST (MGR: GEOFF BROWN) Second run back. First-up after eight months 4th of 8 at Wingatui on October 17 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Snow Brainer carrying 57.5kg at $12.50. Previously second-up 8th of 13 at Riccarton Park on November 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Helldancer with 54kg at $38. Rates highly and looks a strong winning hope. |
2 BRANDON MAY |
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SHAMEFUL
LISA YOUNG 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG BILL BORRIE & CARRIE BORRIE Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic August 6 over 1600m, 11 len behind Merlin carrying 58.5kg at $15.40. On debut eighth of 15 at Riccarton Park April 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Mystic Ocean with 58.5kg at $58.10. Has ability and worth following. |
15 T R MOSELEY |
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WROTE THE AMAZING
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG PATRICIA MCCANN & MATTHEW PITMAN At the latest run 11th of 14 at Riccarton Park on October 25 over 1400m, 12 len behind One True King carrying 58.5kg at $90.20. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at Riccarton Park on September 27 over 1400m, 13 len behind Origin Of Love carrying 55.5kg at $21.80. Prepared to overlook. |
14 A NAJIB |
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LET ME LOOSE
SAMANTHA WYNNE 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG P DAIKEE, J LOWSLEY, S PERRY, N GROWCOTT, I FREER, W WADDELL & L DAIKEE Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 5th of 13 at this track on October 19 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Iron Maiden carrying 56.5kg at $4. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Morrie with 56.5kg at $8. Terrific chance to find winning form. |
1 MS K WILLIAMS |
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MY SHARONA
ANNA FURLONG 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG DEBSA BREEDING SYNDICATE, ETERNAL OPTIMISTS SYNDICATE, M MARKHAM, D G PRENDERGAST, M J REID, A RIDDLE, MRS H K & R J THISTOLL, C TSE, G WALLACE & R WILSON Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 8th of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Satin Doll carrying 56.5kg at $7.40. First up last campaign made ground from midfield; 4th of 14 at Te Aroha on November 12 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Beast Of Burden carrying 55kg at $9.90. Likely to play a major role. |
8 L T HEMI |
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QUINTAIN
EMMA WYATT 5YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG PURE FUN SYNDICATE & D KINGSLAND Having second run back today. Last outing 3rd of 11 at this track on October 19 over 1200m, long-neck behind Thunderfist with 55.5kg at $16.40. At only start last preparation 6th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 26 over 1400m, 4 len behind Red Star Bella carrying 57.5kg at $16.60. Solid top-three chance. |
13 Y ATCHAMAH |
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RIPICOLA
KEZIA MURPHY 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG P J CUSDIN, MISS J R & MS M A FRITH, C N IRELAND, MISS K C MURPHY, MRS V L PARROTT, MS L J PATTERSON, B J SLAGTER, B STEWART & P J TOWNSHEND At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on October 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Platinum Pantheon with 55.5kg at $16.60. Before that 9th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind The Red Rhino with 54.5kg at $7.80. Has been racing well. Strong contender on her best form. |
16 DONOVAN COOPER |
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SERENDIPITOUS
STEPHANIE FAULKNER 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG P CHUNG, C CONNORS, D & M DALTON, L & S DIXON, N JOHNSON, M KINGSTON, J OWEN, P POPPLE, D PRICE, E SHANNON, F SISLEY, H & R SNELL & M WALKINGTON Third-up today. First-up 6th of 9 at Gore on September 21 over 1100m, on heavy track; 24 len behind More Sass with 56.5kg at $3.30. Last start 4th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Morrie carrying 54.5kg at $11.20. Certainly worth another chance. |
7 AMBER RIDDELL |
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SPANX
LISA YOUNG 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG HAMISH RANKEN Lisa Young trained five-year-old mare lining up for first race start. Recent trial winner at Ashburton. Watch for any market moves. |
17 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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ATAAHUA DREAMON
CENTAINE SPITTLES 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG MRS J K BROWN First starter by Charm Spirit out of Ihadadream. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Prefer to see under race conditions. |
11 AKSHAY BALLOO |
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RABBIT HOLE
MEGHANN GESTAIN 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG MEGHANN GESTAIN She is resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at this track April 3 over 1400m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Winter Blaze carrying 56.5kg at $46.60. On debut eighth of 11 at this track February 23 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Tembo carrying 56.5kg at $20.40. Might be better off following this run. |
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DARK MATTER
RUSSELL MCKAY & ASHLEY HARRINGTON 3YO BLACK GELDING 56.0KG D J BROOK First starter. Three-year-old gelding by Pure Champion out of Merci Grand. At the most recent trial finished fifth on October 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse over 1000m. Prefer to see. |
5 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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MISS BOUQUET
DANNY FRYE 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG D B FRYE Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 54-day let-up. At the latest run second last in a small field at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 7 over 1200m, 6 len behind Alottago carrying 52.5kg at $56.70. The start before that second last of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 27 over 1200m, 7 len behind Alberton Angel with 51kg at $28.90. Right in the mix. |
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MODETTE
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG PAT BAKER, ROD CARR, KELVIN COOK, PAUL HARRISON, BRUCE MCFARLANE, DON MCFARLANE, JOHN MCFARLANE, TIM RANGIHUNA, B J & G K PICKERING, LEIGH VIBERT & M PITMAN Dual acceptor. Filly by Time Test on debut. Finished sixth in a Phar Lap Racecourse trial over 1000m on October 14. Watch for any market moves. |
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RED LABEL
LANCE ROBINSON 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG ROONEY FAMILY & FRIENDS SYNDICATE Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 11 at this track on October 19 over 1200m, 7 len behind Platinum Pantheon with 54.5kg at $12.30. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Princess Teresa carrying 57kg at $28.90. Rates highly and should do much better. |
9 KENDRA BAKKER |
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EMPRESS SUIKO
LEE CALLAWAY 5YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG G COSTER, T WILMSHURST, EDDIE MURPHY, G BAMFORD, M C & C J ACKLIN, D R LAWRENCE, G CAYFORD, V MCLACHLAN, G PAUL, R TAMEPO Mare back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at Riverton April 19 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Flash Roca carrying 56.5kg at $12.20. Previously first up; seventh of 14 at Wingatui October 18 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind Cluedo Lane with 56.5kg at $6. Looks a key runner. |
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TEST DRIVE
NAYTON MITCHELL 3YO BROWN FILLY 54.0KG O T DYER, A CARSTON, J GAMESON, M AMOS, D BATES, G LEE, S VAN BARNEVELD, E VAN BARNEVELD & N MITCHELL Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after seven months second last of 11 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Ocean Bay with 55.5kg at $13.30. Previously second-up 11th of 14 at Riccarton Park on March 22 over 1000m, slow going 15 len behind Zelia with 55kg at $70.40. Strips fitter and expected to feature. |
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YALTA
KRYSTAL-MARIE WILLIAMS 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG K W BROOKFIELD Dual acceptor. Second-up. First start second last of 8 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1200m, on a wet track; 22 len behind El Vaquero with 57kg at $21.10. Went for a spell before returning 10th of 12 at Wingatui on October 17 over 1200m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Bobby McGee carrying 57.5kg at $37.50. Fitter but others are better placed. |
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