Ashburton 02 Jul 2026
GOING: H(8)
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DUNSTAN HORSEFEED 2200m Track: HEAVY 8 Out 3m |
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Strong pace from Riviera Rebel and Vamos matching motors with Peecee Pussycat close at hand. RIVIERA REBEL (1) had the side winkers on and was back in winning form with a gutsy front-running performance at Riccarton 12 days ago over 2000m. The extra 200m won't be an issue, and he will take plenty of pegging back again, especially with the same weight to carry. PRINCE ALBY (2) was fourth behind the top pick in the same race last start, and he will be hoping to settle a lot closer in the running this time from a superior gate. He is good enough to turn the tables and take this out. IMPERATIVE (4) has been mixing his form, and she is at her best when the tracks are at their heaviest. She loves the trip and should go close to winning this with only 54kg to carry. PEECEE PUSSYCAT (6) likes to lead, and he could make it interesting early on with the top pick. If he can find a soft lead, then he should be fighting out the finish. FULL OF GUSTO (8) is still a maiden but did finish third last time out in a very similar field to this. Stick with him for all top 4 combos. SUGGESTED PLAY: Prince Alby each-way.
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| 1 | 02001 |
RIVIERA REBEL
GRAHAM EADE & BROOKE KINCAID 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG P D JEFFREYS, G K EADE, P A EADE At the latest run favourite; won by a neck at Riccarton Park June 20 over 2000m on a soft track defeating Star Ballot with 57kg at $2.80. The start before that ran second last of 12 at Wingatui on May 31 over 2200m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Imperative with 60kg at $8.80. Found his best form now. Will be in this for a long way. |
3 ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE |
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| 2 | 91384 |
PRINCE ALBY
KELVIN TYLER 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG K L & V TYLER Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Riccarton Park on June 20 over 2000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Riviera Rebel carrying 55kg at $10.40. The race before that 8th of 12 at Wingatui on May 31 over 2200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Imperative carrying 54kg at $5.30. Look for a much better performance. |
2 SIMA MXOTHWA |
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| 3 | 66057 |
VAMOS
KELVIN TYLER 6YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG DARREN TAYLOR, JENNY CHEEVERS & KIA CAR HA SYNDICATE Last start failed to make an impression; 7th of 9 at Riccarton Park on June 20 over 2000m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Riviera Rebel with 56.5kg at $13.90. The race before that 5th of 12 at Wingatui on May 31 over 2200m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Imperative carrying 55.5kg at $9.30. Not keen on his chances. |
7 TOM WIGRAM |
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| 4 | 31016 |
IMPERATIVE
BRIAN & SHANE ANDERTON 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG B J ANDERTON ONZM, THE DIAMOND SYNDICATE, WOOLSHED WEDNESDAY SYNDICATE & EST LATE L E ANDERTON Most recently 6th of 9 at Riccarton Park on June 20 over 2000m, slow going 10 len behind Riviera Rebel carrying 54.5kg at $6.20. The race before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.7 len at Wingatui May 31 over 2200m in heavy going defeating Tellme You Loveme carrying 54kg at $12.20. Worth another try. |
4 T R MOSELEY |
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| 5 | 27075 |
TAIMATE DIVA
ANDREW CARSTON 7YO BAY MARE 54.0KG TAIMATE EQUINE FOUNDATION SYNDICATE (MGR: DAVID HICKMAN) Most recently 5th of 9 at Riccarton Park on June 20 over 2000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Riviera Rebel with 54kg at $10.20. Before that 7th of 12 at Wingatui on May 31 over 2200m, in the wet; 5 len behind Imperative with 54kg at $12.40. Prefer others. |
6 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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| 6 | 69033 |
PEECEE PUSSYCAT
SAMANTHA WYNNE 8YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG C A & MRS C A NIMMO Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 25 over 2200m, 1.5 len behind Mr Bully Tee carrying 56kg at $4.50. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Oamaru on June 14 over 2200m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Lined Satin carrying 58.5kg at $22.20. Not far away of late. One of the chances in this line-up. |
5 KENDRA BAKKER |
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| 7 | 56474 |
PROSERVE
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG MRS A COCHRANE, P CONNOLLY, A REID, A WALTERS & M R PITMAN Most recently ran second last in a small field at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 25 over 2200m, 5 len behind Mr Bully Tee with 58.5kg at $3.20. Before that got back early 7th of 12 at Oamaru on June 14 over 2200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Lined Satin with 58kg at $12.50. Better than the last run suggests and is among the chances. |
8 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 8 | x7743 |
FULL OF GUSTO
SARAH DRING 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG MS F BARCHAM & R NEWTH Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Riccarton Park on June 20 over 2000m, slow going 4 len behind Riviera Rebel carrying 54kg at $16. The race before that 4th of 12 at Riccarton Park on June 16 over 1600m, slow going 1.4 len behind Out Of The Picture carrying 58.5kg at $4.20. Should be thereabouts. |
1 BRANDON MAY |
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