Ashburton   12 Mar 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

AGRAFORUM COMCAT 1200m

Track: SOFT 7     Out 3m  

Queen Of Sheba might not get things her own way up front with a few debutants engaged. QUEEN OF SHEBA (11) showed plenty of pace and stuck on gamely to finish in the money in all of her 3 starts to date in her initial campaign in the spring. She resumes without a trial, but has a reasonable draw, and with Tina Comignaghi in the saddle, she is the one to beat. KIRCHMEYER (3) was a short-priced favourite here on debut and ruined any chance he had by racing greenly throughout. He had won a trial well enough before that, and he should go close to making amends in this. Follow your money. RABBIT HOLE (5) was runner-up when resuming at Riccarton, and then had her chances extinguished there when copping a severe check in the run home that day. A wide gate might not be a disadvantage if the track is wet, and she is worth another chance. HARD ATTACK (6) ran the race of an improver when finishing fourth here nearly 3 weeks ago. She is having no luck with her barrier draws, but if the track is wet, it may be a blessing in disguise. Include. ADMIRALTY (2) has top 4 claims in this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Queen Of Sheba can win, and so can Kirchmeyer.
1 x009x JUST A BROWN HORSE
LEN & LACY STEWART
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
B BEATTIE & MISS L M E STEWART
Resuming after a spell of 14 months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at Wingatui January 18 2025 over 1600m, 8 len behind Vadara with 58.5kg at $45.40. When resuming last campaign tenth of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse November 21 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Knowledge Is Power carrying 56.5kg at $71.80. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Everything points to a positive return.
7
KENDRA BAKKER
MAROON, WHITE BRACES, SLEEVES, PINK ARMBANDS, PINK CAP
2 ADMIRALTY
BRIAN COURT AND JESSE O’FLAHERTY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
COURTCO RACING LTD, MIKE WALCOTT & JOE BARNES
Gelding by War Decree making his first appearance. Won an Ashburton trial over 1000m on February 24. Big chance to make an immediate impact.
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T R MOSELEY
WHITE, BLACK YOKE, RED BRACES , CUFFS, RED , WHITE QUARTERED CAP
3 0 KIRCHMEYER
TERRI RAE
3YO  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
Was well-supported at debut, 11th of 14 at this track on February 20 over 1200m, slow going 12 len behind Red Star Soot with 58kg at $2.90. Better for that experience and can measure up.
5
L T HEMI
NAVY, WHITE DISC, STRIPES SLEEVES, WHITE CAP
4 GO PRO
NAYTON MITCHELL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C S & J G BEATSON
Gelding by Tivaci on debut. Finished sixth in an Ashburton trial over 1000m on February 24. Betting best guide.
3
ELEN NICHOLAS
PURPLE,WHITE CHEQUERS BODY ,PURPLE SLEEVES. CAP
5 88x20 RABBIT HOLE
MEGHANN GESTAIN
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
MEGHANN GESTAIN
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 15 at Riccarton Park Mdn-Sw on January 14 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Aurora Storm carrying 56.5kg at $29.70. Last start ran last of 12 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1200m, in the wet; 21 len behind Last Hello with 57.5kg at $6.30. This looks a suitable assignment.
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MS K WILLIAMS
SILVER
6 09604 HARD ATTACK
ANDREW CARSTON
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
D COLE, N COLE, S COLE, A CARTSON, O MILNE, M VENKATESH, D GREEN, PUSSY GALORE SYND, K & P SULLIVAN
At the latest run 4th of 14 at this track on February 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Red Star Soot with 56.5kg at $29.80. The race before that second last of 16 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Zahtar carrying 56.5kg at $60.40. Can turn things around.
14
BRUNO QUEIROZ
BLACK,RED EPAULETTES, SEAMS SLEEVES,CAP
7 QUERIDA
KEZIA MURPHY
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
KEZIA MURPHY, LISA PATTERSON, WAYNE KERR, ANNETTE CURREY
Mare by Embellish making her first appearance. Won an Ashburton trial over 1000m on February 24. Sure to have admirers.
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FLOOR MOERMAN
CREAM, EMERALD GREEN CLOVER LEAF , CREAM , EMERALD GREEN STRIPED SLEEVES , CAP
8 6959x ALIENA
DANNY FRYE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
EDWARD LOW & ANGELA CARMICHAEL
Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic August 8 over 1550m, 12 len behind Mister Meaner with 52.5kg at $15.20. On debut fifth of 11 at Matamata June 15 over 1200m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Elle Mcfab with 56.5kg at $13.90. Capable of a bold return.
6
BRETT MURRAY
GOLD, MAROON , NAVY BLUE MULTI DIAGONAL STRIPES, GOLD SLEEVES , CAP
9 85x58 KNAVESMIRE
ROBYN AYTON
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
N AYTON, H COWAN, B HETRICK, R JAMIESON, G LUFF & D LUFF
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 10 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Bodleian carrying 57kg at $71.40. Second run from a spell 8th of 14 at this track on February 20 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Red Star Soot with 55.5kg at $76.50. Must improve sharply.
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BRANDON MAY
TANGERINE, EMERALD GREEN SPOTS, TANGERINE SLEEVES, EMERALD GREEN ARMBANDS, CAP
10 SURFER GAL
ROSS BECKETT
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
KINGSTON LODGE LTD
First starter by Ocean Park out of Shinko Bay. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Prefer to see under race conditions.
12
Y ATCHAMAH
GOLD, WHITE DIAMONDS ,SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS, BLACK ,GOLD QUARTERED CAP
11 223x QUEEN OF SHEBA
ANNA FURLONG
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
MRS A M & J F BRUFORD, G M & MRS J E DATSON, W J STORM, MRS H M SUTHERLAND, MRS C TENNANT, R M YARDLEY & EST LATE R B TENNANT
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign third of 14 at Cromwell November 28 over 1220m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Lucky Ferrando with 55kg at $2.20. On debut second of 11 at this track October 19 over 1200m, a head behind Thunderfist carrying 54kg at $5.60. Definite winning hope.
8
TINA COMIGNAGHI
light green, pink five spots, spots sleeves, cap
12 03457 SHESASCORCHER
ANDREW CARSTON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
GO RACING SCORCHER SYNDICATE (MGR: ALBERT BOSMA)
Comes off a 61 day let-up. Last start second last of 8 at Kumara on January 10 over 1150m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Steezy carrying 55kg at $7.40. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track on December 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Adios Vamonos carrying 55kg at $3. Major player.
10
K R HERCOCK
NAVY, WHITE BAND, RED GO RACING LOGO, WHITE ARMBANDS,CAP
13 SHOCKME
ROSS BECKETT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
CAN WEST 9 SYNDICATE (MGR: KEN TAGGART)
Filly by Shocking on debut. Runner-up in an Ashburton trial over 1000m on February 24. Tough assignment.
18
DONOVAN COOPER
DARK GREEN, YELLOW STRIPES, DARK GREEN ,YELLOW HOOPED CAP
14 SKINNY LOVE
LANCE ROBINSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
B A SHEAT & C P WILSON PARTNERSHIP
Filly by Super Easy on debut. Finished fourth in a Phar Lap Racecourse trial over 1000m on February 3. Prefer to see.
1
TRISTON MOODLEY
PURPLE, GOLD SEAMS, PURPLE SLEEVES, YELLOW DIAMOND ARMBANDS, CAP
15 6x70 KNIGHT GURU
SANDY CUNNINGHAM
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
SANDY CUNNINGHAM & HELEN PARISH
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Freshened for 36 days. Resuming 7th of 15 at Riccarton Park Mdn-Sw on January 14 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Aurora Storm with 57kg at $25.10. Second run from a spell 11th of 16 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Zahtar with 58kg at $31.40. Might struggle again.
9
AMBER RIDDELL
GREEN, WHITE SASH
16 060x7 ROYAL ASSENT
LISA YOUNG
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
C MCLACHLAN
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 12 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Last Hello with 57.5kg at $17.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 6 over 1400m, long-neck behind Sir Sigaro carrying 56.5kg at $5.10. Hard to get excited about her chances.
2
NAVY, NAVY CHECKS, WHITE QUARTERS,WHITE SLEEVES,CAP,NAVY CHECKS
17 40x86 LEONARD
KYLIE WILLIAMS
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
K WILLIAMS, B SHARROCK, A SHARROCK & E DAVIES
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Quintain with 58.5kg at $34.70. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1400m, on heavy track; 11 len behind The Arctic Monkey carrying 58.5kg at $35.30. Wide barrier a hindrance so happy to look elsewhere.
13
RED, WHITE SWIRL, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK CHECKS, CHECKS CAP
18 806x0 GATTINA
MIKE MCCANN
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
MIKE MCCANN, BJ JEFFERIES, PHIL BLACKTOPP, DAVE FORRESTER, KRISSIE & MATT KALNINS, MURRAY CAMPBELL, KEVIN HARE, ANNETTE NEWMANN, MAX SKELTON, DARRYN POWER, MEG FULFORD, ABRAM DE VRIES, NIKKI GRAHAM, LUCY ELPHICK, TONIE DE VRIES, MICHELE DE VRIES, LIAM BRENNAN & MORGAN POWELL
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months raced on the pace before fading 12th of 14 at this track on February 20 over 1200m, slow going 16 len behind Red Star Soot carrying 56.5kg at $49.70. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Morrie carrying 56.5kg at $100.90. Not keen on her chances.
4
ROYAL BLUE, EMERALD GREEN STARS, ARMBANDS, STARS CAP
19 0x800 HEARTBREAKER
LYN PRENDERGAST
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
MRS D C & N J COURNANE
Dual acceptor. Last start 10th of 12 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1600m, in the wet; 8 len behind Warrior Of War with 58.5kg at $22.30. Before that struggled in the run home; 10th of 14 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Villasanti carrying 55.5kg at $34.50. Not on that form.
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PINK, BLACK STAR, HOOPS SLEEVES, QUARTERS CAP