Kurow   30 Dec 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

VALLI VINEYARDS & BREEN CONSTRUCTION 1400m

Track: SOFT 5     True  

SABRINA HALL (9) ran on too late as a short-priced favourite at Ascot Park 17 days ago over a mile. She has a superior gate this time, and dropping back to 1400m will do her no harm. Go again. Follow your money. PEQUOT (5) was an upset winner at Riccarton just over 7 weeks ago, but did it in style in a strong BM65 field. He is good enough to measure up here as well, especially with 4.5kg less to carry. THE DIVINER (6) followed on from a stout effort for fifth at Riccarton in his penultimate start with a comfortable win at Ascot Park just over 5 weeks ago. He is improving, so stick with him. MY BOY ZAC (3) flew home for second over 1200m at Timaru 2 days ago and can go one better here. ON FILE (7) has been out of form, but can turn her form around in this sort of field. Don't risk her at long odds. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sabrina Hall can bounce back and win this.
1 36539 CHARBANO
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
R W DALZELL, I FREER, J H & N GROWCOTT, D & J D LOWSLEY, J B SILCOCK, T & W A THOMAS
Returns from a 48-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 11 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 1800m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Steal My Thunder with 60.5kg at $10. Before that 3rd of 12 at Riccarton Park on October 25 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Peachy Keen with 60kg at $16.20. Struggling to find form and has the job ahead.
3
TRISTON MOODLEY
RED,SILVER FERN,WHITE STRIPES SLEEVES,WHITE CAP
2 99542 DIMAGGIO
NAYTON MITCHELL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
CAPALA BLOODSTOCK, T B R DIXON, MRS F L & M FEARON, C JOHNSON, S J KEMBER, MISS N J LLOYD, B MANGOS, D P MCHUGH, PIKE RACING LTD, MISS E PROSSER, R A RIDDELL, B A WILKINSON & P WINCHESTER
Recent form sound. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1400m, long-neck behind Witz End with 52kg at $7.80. The run before that got back early 4th in a small field at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1600m, 2 len behind Queen Of Kings carrying 54.5kg at $4.10. Not far away of late. Has ability and is a definite top-three hope.
8
AMBER RIDDELL
PURPLE, WHITE CHECKS
3 43110 MY BOY ZAC
BRUCE TAPPER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
BRUCE TAPPER
Last start second at Phar Lap racecourse December 28 over 1200m. Before that was last of 14 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Our Approval carrying 54.5kg at $19.50. Flew home 2 days ago, so stick with him.
2
DONOVAN COOPER
GOLD,BLUE BRACES,WHITE ARMBANDS
4 616x9 UGO
ANNA FURLONG
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
PAUL CUNNEEN, P J BLACKTOPP, R A WEBSTER, NOEL CUNNEEN, RON FERRIMAN & S J KENNEDY
Second-up. First-up after eight months 9th of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind No Party with 57kg at $42.30. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at Riccarton Park on August 3 2024 over 1400m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Lombardi carrying 56kg at $8.50. Others are preferred.
9
BILLY JACOBSON
NAVY,WHITE KNIGHT,WHITE CAP
5 x6301 PEQUOT
LANCE ROBINSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
L R PARR
Returns from a 52-day let-up. Most recently won by 0.8 len at Riccarton Park November 8 over 1600m defeating Miss Fireball with 58.5kg at $65.90. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 14th of 16 at Riccarton Park on October 25 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Iffin Doubt Dance carrying 59kg at $15.90. Sure to go very well.
6
KENDRA BAKKER
PURPLE,GOLD SEAMS,PURPLE SLEEVES,GOLD DIAMOND ARMBANDS,CAP,PURPLE SEAMS
6 x4051 THE DIVINER
NAYTON MITCHELL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
N MITCHELL
Returns from a 37-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 0.8 len at Ascot Park November 23 over 1600m in soft going defeating Ominous carrying 58kg at $4.80. The run before that 5th of 16 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Airpark Hustler with 58.5kg at $44.80. No reason he cannot salute again.
4
BRANDON MAY
PURPLE, WHITE CHECKS
7 00008 ON FILE
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
MRS K G PARSONS
At the latest run second last of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1400m, 10 len behind Witz End with 53kg at $15.90. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind No Party with 53.5kg at $26. Has ability and is a definite contender.
7
TINA COMIGNAGHI
RED, WHITE MALTESE CROSS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE ARM BANDS, WHITE CAP
8 75034 TAP 'N' GO
NIKKI WHITE
10YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
M J & N M WHITE
Dual acceptor. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Say Satono carrying 53kg at $27.10. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 11 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1400m, slow going 1.2 len behind Winexpress with 58.5kg at $19.50. Others rate better.
1
FLOOR MOERMAN
GOLD, BLACK EPAULETTES, GOLD SLEEVES, BLACK CHEVRON, QUARTERED CAP
9 9x216 SABRINA HALL
JOSEPH WALDRON
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
WINDSOR PARK STUD LTD
Most recently 6th of 14 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Our Approval with 54.5kg at $2.70. The run before that favourite; won by a head at Ascot Park November 23 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Monaghan Boy carrying 57.5kg at $2.70. Can bounce back.
5
INDIGO,GOLD HORSE SILHOUETTE, QUARTERS CAP