Reefton 07 Jan 2026
GOING: G(4)
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THANKS GRAEME NEYLON 1400m Track: SOFT5 True |
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Genuine tempo from Noivern leading Decreed. RUBIROSA (3) showed talent in a couple of starts earlier in the season and had won a trial before that. He will be a lot stronger this year, and if he doesn't need the run, then he will be the one to beat, especially with Tina Comignaghi in the saddle. SAILOR SAM (4) needed the run when racing greenly at Kurow 8 days ago. He will be peaking third up from a spell, and with the advantage of the pole position, he can make amends. Each way value. NATURE RESERVE (5) raced on the pace and just failed to stay 1800m at Kurow 8 days ago, and she is expected to do much better over a shorter trip this time. Go again. NOIVERN (2) did not do much 3 days ago but meets a very poor field here. Include in all combinations. DECREED (8) made up solid late ground at Kurow last time out over 1200m, and the extra furlong will be ideal, so stick with him, especially in a soft field like this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Rubirosa can win this.
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ILLUSIONIST
BRENNA COOK 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG BRENNA COOK, CORBYN COOK, CAROL COOK, DAVID COOK, LEN CROSS, LYN CROSS, JACKIE COOK, TAMARA FAIRHURST & MATT MAQUIRE Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 10 at Omoto on January 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 10 len behind I'm Feeling Lucky with 58.5kg at $93.70. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Oamaru on August 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Highlighted with 55.5kg at $16.20. Prefer in something easier. |
6 KENDRA BAKKER |
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| 2 | 39060 |
NOIVERN
JOHN BLACKADDER 4YO BAY RIG 58.0KG TERRY LINES, JANE LINES & CONNOR LINES Most recently second last of 11 at Omoto on January 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Possess with 56.5kg at $7.90. Before that 6th of 14 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Helen's Way with 55.5kg at $3.50. One of the chances. |
2 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 3 | 38x |
RUBIROSA
KEVIN MYERS 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG K T MYERS & P B PAYNE Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Wanganui August 30 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Amazing Son with 56kg at $8.60. On debut third of 7 at Riccarton Park August 2 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind El Vaquero with 54kg at $3.50. Big chance with some natural improvement likely. |
7 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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| 4 | 67x99 |
SAILOR SAM
KENNY RAE 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG EIGHT JUGS NO DINNER SYNDICATE, M E GRANT, MISS C J LOW, K I, MRS L M & MISS S A RAE, J M SILVEIRA & J K STITT Third-up today. First-up second last of 10 at Ruakaka on December 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Chilling Out carrying 57kg at $27.90. Second run from a spell second last of 10 at Kurow on December 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Pure Jewel carrying 57kg at $28. Discard recent form. Promising galloper. Has ability and is worth another chance. |
1 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 5 | 9x606 |
NATURE RESERVE
Ashley Frye 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG P M DUFFUS, D R LAWRENCE, H I LAWRENCE & R J LAWRENCE Last start didn't do much in the run home; 6th of 10 at Kurow on December 30 over 1800m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Beaujolais carrying 56.5kg at $18.30. The start before that 10th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1600m, 17 len behind High Roller with 56.5kg at $36.60. Key runner if at her best. |
4 T R MOSELEY |
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| 6 | x00x0 |
SPIRIT LIFTER
KEVIN JAMES 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG K M JAMES & P A JAMES Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, slow going 12 len behind Luna Capella with 56.5kg at $78.60. Previously second-up ran last of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 9 over 1600m, 16 len behind Purple Prose with 56.5kg at $156.90. Needs to find a lot more. |
9 DONOVAN COOPER |
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| 7 | 46670 |
WILD SECRETS
AINSLEY MCLEOD 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG AINSLEY MCLEOD, PETER CORBETT, ARCHIE CASSIN & CHASE A FOX SYND Most recently ran last of 11 at Omoto on January 4 over 1500m, slow going 40 len behind Possess with 56.5kg at $34.80. The race before that 7th of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind Naval Command carrying 56.5kg at $33.10. Well held last time and needs to do more. |
3 DARREN DANIS |
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| 8 | 05 |
DECREED
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG M R PITMAN Had two starts to date. At very big odds at debut, 12th of 14 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1200m, slow going 12 len behind Moon Goddess with 53.5kg at $73.50. Last start 5th of 12 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Dracarys carrying 53kg at $55.70. Open to plenty of improvement and might surprise. |
5 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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| 9 | 89908 |
ELPHABA
JESS LAND 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG JESS LAND EQUESTRIAN LTD, KAREN LIVINGSTONE & TERENCE O'GRADY Most recently 8th of 14 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Moon Goddess with 55.5kg at $76.90. The race before that sat on the pace before fading to run last of 11 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 21 len behind Oaksdeel with 53kg at $15.70. Hard to have. |
8 L T HEMI |
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