Kumara 10 Jan 2026
GOING: S(6)
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MCMULLAN ITM 1150m Track: SOFT 6 True |
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Miss Harley Quinn should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep her honest. DRACARYS (9) capped off some strong form with a hard-fought win by almost a length at Kurow 11 days ago. Tina Comignaghi sticks with her, and so do we. EL VAQUERO (5) was last seen 5 weeks ago at Trentham, and he is a big threat at this level. Each way value. CHICAGO DREAM (6) is heading the right way with his form and will have no problem with a 6-day backup. A wide gate is no help, but he is still an each-way hope. RUSSIAN ROSETTE (4) ran the race of an improver for third at Omoto 6 days ago, and even from a wide gate, she can figure in the finish again. GROVE STREET (14) was a handy Reefton winner 3 days ago, and he is tough enough to cope with the quick backup, and win again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Dracarys is the one to beat.
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GIANNIS
LYN PRENDERGAST 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG DEB KINGSLAND, G DAWSON, THE THREE WISE MEN SYND, J, D & C FOGARTY, A MURFITT, C MATTHEWS, R DURHAM, N SIKMA, A & M FITZSIMONS, GO CHARLIE SYND & DR R MEREDITH, J ROBERTS, T ROBERTS & B ROBERTS At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Radiant Lass with 58.5kg at $5.60. The race before that 6th of 13 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Flower Moon carrying 59kg at $13.20. Won't be far away. |
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MEGALOMANIAC
MAURICE FORDE 8YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG M E FORDE At the latest run 5th of 8 at Riverton on January 1 over 1200m, 2 len behind Sailor Girl carrying 59.5kg at $18. Before that 9th of 13 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Intercept with 59.5kg at $16. Better than recent form suggests and worth including. |
1 DONOVAN COOPER |
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| 3 | 110x9 |
HOLDEM
MEG CUNNEEN 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG P J CUNNEEN BLOODSTOCK LTD Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Second Chance carrying 54kg at $9.10. Previously second-up 6th of 15 at Riccarton Park on February 19 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Flat Stanley with 56kg at $4.30. Will take a lot from that run and is in the mix. |
10 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 4 | 2x053 |
RUSSIAN ROSETTE
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG P CONNOLLY, A DENNIS, D MCNICHOLL, G PROCTOR, A WALTERS, P WILSON, M & J WOODS & PITMAN RACING $2 A DAY SYNDICATE Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Omoto on January 4 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Thedreamsnotover with 54.5kg at $5.30. The start before that 5th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Pete's Pride carrying 55kg at $16.30. Definite winning chance. Likely to measure up. |
11 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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| 5 | 57409 |
EL VAQUERO
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 3YO BAY COLT 58.0KG R MACRAE & I VIBERT Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the pace before fading second last of 10 at Trentham on December 6 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind The Perfect One with 58.5kg at $7.20. The race before that 12th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1200m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Brave Spirit carrying 54.5kg at $6.90. Well placed and sure to be in the finish. |
5 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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CHICAGO DREAM
KENNY RAE 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG E P & MRS M E GREEN, C LI, C, MS J & T G LINES, K I RAE & B R TRIMMER Racing well recently. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Omoto on January 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Thedreamsnotover carrying 57.5kg at $11.50. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Ruakaka on December 17 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Cheerio carrying 60kg at $6. Further improvement expected. |
9 BRETT MURRAY |
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JETSTREAM
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG C D & E A COWELL, G H & R J CARR, L VIBERT, S WEBSTER & M R PITMAN Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 8 at Reefton on January 7 over 1020m, 4.5 len behind Grove Street with 57kg at $13.20. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at Riccarton Park 3yo SWP on August 31 2024 over 1000m, 6 len behind The Victress carrying 57kg at $11.70. Plenty of improvement to come. |
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MOVIE GIRL
AINSLEY MCLEOD 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG D T BRAID, W BURROWS, A CARRUTHERS, CHASE A FOX RACING SYNDICATE, L CLARIDGE, C K HAND, J S & S R C HONEY, M F MARTIN, B J MCINROE, MS A J MCLEOD, A MIRFIN, MISS R C RAE, M RICE, P A RUSS & J D VAN TONGEREN At the latest run 8th of 10 at Omoto on January 4 over 1100m, slow going 8 len behind Thedreamsnotover with 58kg at $43.90. Before that ran last of 11 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Brave Spirit carrying 54kg at $128.20. Struggling to find form and has the job ahead. |
8 DARREN DANIS |
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DRACARYS
STEVEN WOODSFORD 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG N MORRIS, G M MALONE, A L PASCOE, F S MCCARTHY, K M PECK & S J WOODSFORD Form hard to fault. Most recently won by 0.8 len at Kurow December 30 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Steezy carrying 56.5kg at $4.30. The race before that 2nd of 12 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind So Brassy carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Stick with her. |
10 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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I'M FEELING LUCKY
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG M R PITMAN, C V PITMAN & G D PITMAN Recent form sound. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Omoto January 4 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Loose 'N' Vegas carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. The run before that 2nd of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, slow going neck behind Luna Capella with 56.5kg at $4.30. Hard to go past based on recent performances. |
1 A NAJIB |
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| 11 | 42560 |
MISS HARLEY QUINN
LEN & LACY STEWART 9YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG HOOFBEAT LTD Most recently raced on the pace before fading second last of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, slow going 11 len behind Our Clarry carrying 54.5kg at $13. The start before that 6th of 9 at Gore on December 21 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Miss Pearl carrying 54kg at $11.90. Don't dismiss. |
7 KENDRA BAKKER |
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| 12 | 70x00 |
MIRABELLA
MALCOLM PRICE 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG KEVIN CONDON, WAKA BAILEY, GRAEME HINES, CHAUNTEL MOIR & GAYE PRICE Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1200m, 21 len behind Pizarro with 57kg at $25.10. Second run from a spell ran last of 14 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind My Sharona carrying 56kg at $53.60. Hard to enthuse. |
3 L T HEMI |
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SHEZAHAPPYONE
JESS LAND 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG JESS LAND EQUESTRIAN LTD, TARA HARPER, OLD CELTS SYNDICATE, KAREN LIVINGSTONE, KEVIN & NATALIE MCANULTY, NAT LANE & LINDA SMART Third-up today. First-up 9th of 11 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Radiant Lass with 55kg at $19.20. Second-up didn't finish the race at Reefton January 7 over 1020m. Likely to struggle again. |
12 A NAJIB |
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| 14 | 69031 |
GROVE STREET
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P MCCANN, M M & M R PITMAN Last start won by 2 len at Reefton January 7 over 1020m defeating Huzzah with 53kg at $5.50. The race before that 3rd of 11 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Radiant Lass carrying 53kg at $9.70. Confidence back and cannot be underestimated. |
4 MS K WILLIAMS |
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DAPHNE DIOR
SARAH & MATTHEW SMITH 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG S K SMITH, P D YOUNG, BARBARA YOUNG, M G SMITH, R & G SMITH Last start 5th of 12 at Kurow on December 30 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Misspeebee with 54kg at $26. The start before that ran last of 13 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Flower Moon with 54.5kg at $28.10. Not likely to buck the trend this time. |
6 BRANDON MAY |
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FAKEITTILLUMAKEIT
JESS LAND 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG MRS D T BROOKS, V BURT, P A & MRS S P FAULKNER, JESS LAND EQUESTRIAN LTD, K LEMM, K LIVINGSTONE, K MCMILLAN, B D, D & M MENZIES, T O'GRADY, D & P WYATT Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 10 at Omoto on January 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Thedreamsnotover carrying 54kg at $64.80. Second-up 2nd of 8 at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, long-neck behind Porthouse Lady carrying 54kg at $16.30. Confidence low and others rate better. |
2 T R MOSELEY |
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