Phar Lap Raceway 05 Oct 2025
GOING: S(6)
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LOVERACING.NZ & CELEBRATING PHAR LAP 2200m Track: SOFT 6 True |
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Genuine pace with Hammer Time taking up the running ahead of California Gold and She's So Reliable. KINDLING SPARK (3) ran a solid fourth fresh up over 1600m on the poly track at Riccarton when returning from a spell. She steps straight up to a middle distance today, and in this field, she is the one to beat. CALL ME AL (2) finished fourth two starts ago, then battled away gamely for third over 1800m at Gore. He is at his best when given plenty of room and with time to wind up, he can give the top pick plenty to think about, especially over 2200m for the first time. CALIFORNIA GOLD (1) was a brave runner-up two runs back at this track and then won by a length over 2200m here last start. He will still be on the up with his fitness, and with the aid of a 3kg claim, he can repeat the dose. HAMMER TIME (5) was third here in his penultimate start, and then was a beaten favourite when fifth over 2200m 11 days ago on this track. He will be a lot sharper this time and is worth following. Each way all day. SACRED ROSE (6) is very hard to catch, but he can still not be risked in this field. SUGGESTED PLAY: Call Me Al is ready to win again.
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| 1 | x8621 |
CALIFORNIA GOLD
VIRGINIA MACKLE 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG JOHN BARTLETT & STEVE KING Recent form sound. At the latest run won by 1.0 len at this track September 24 over 2200m on a rain affected track defeating Uraskyfullastars with 55.5kg at $5.80. The start before that led but faded 2nd of 8 at this track on September 7 over 2200m, 2 len behind Koyama with 54kg at $8.10. Capable enough on his day and is a key runner. |
2 KENDRA BAKKER |
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| 2 | 15043 |
CALL ME AL
JO-ANNE DALTON 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG A B & MRS K R HARPER, MRS J F & T KILKELLY Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Gore on September 21 over 1800m, on heavy track; 27 len behind Vamos with 52kg at $7.90. The race before that 4th of 8 at Wingatui on September 5 over 1600m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Bauble carrying 54kg at $9.10. Can improve again. Expected to be right in the finish. |
5 Y ATCHAMAH |
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| 3 | 127x4 |
KINDLING SPARK
TERRI RAE 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG MAADI ALUMNI SYNDICATE Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th in a small field at Riccarton Park Synthetic Rating 75 on September 11 over 1600m, 5 len behind Court Of Appeal with 55.5kg at $4.70. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Riccarton Park on November 9 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Mazzucato carrying 54.5kg at $15.30. Looks hard to beat in this line up. |
2 L T HEMI |
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| 4 | 5x59l |
SHE'S SO RELIABLE
AINSLEY MCLEOD 8YO BAY MARE 56.0KG PETER CORBETT, AINSLEY MCLEOD & CHASE A FOX SYNDICATE At the latest run didn't finish the race at Riccarton Park September 27 over 2000m. The start before that sat on the pace before fading to run last of 9 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 1800m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Cognito carrying 54kg at $31.20. Wait until she finds some form. |
8 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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| 5 | 0x635 |
HAMMER TIME
STEVEN WOODSFORD 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG MALONE THOROUGHBRED LTD At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on September 24 over 2200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind California Gold with 55kg at $3.20. The race before that 3rd of 14 at this track on September 7 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Zadane with 59kg at $3.10. Expect he will make amends. |
4 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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| 6 | 50106 |
SACRED ROSE
TRENT YESBERG 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG F J DONOVAN, A AGBEZE, M J & N P WILLIAMSON Last start 6th of 12 at this track on September 24 over 2200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind California Gold with 51kg at $17.10. The start before that second last of 14 at Riccarton Park on August 30 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind Show Pony carrying 53.5kg at $7.80. Finished sixth last start over 2200m at this track when she had to contend with an awkward barrier. |
3 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 7 | 36x00 |
DECLARE
LIONEL DOBBS 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG L G DOBBS, J C YOUNG, N WALKER & C GOOD Third-up today. First-up ran last of 13 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 2000m, slow going 26 len behind Devil In Disguise carrying 54kg at $32.70. Second run from a spell ran last of 12 at this track on September 24 over 2200m, on a slow track; 14 len behind California Gold carrying 54kg at $56.90. Not likely to bother these. |
1 T R MOSELEY |
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| 8 | 08090 |
JOYOLA
KEZIA MURPHY 7YO BAY MARE 54.0KG MISS C J CAMERON & MISS K C MURPHY Last start second last of 12 at this track on September 24 over 2200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind California Gold with 54kg at $51.70. Before that 9th of 13 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 2000m, slow going 12 len behind Devil In Disguise with 52kg at $32.60. Can't have off that run. |
7 DONOVAN COOPER |
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| 9 | 76849 |
DIAMOND RIVIERE
LEN & LACY STEWART 8YO BAY MARE 54.0KG MISS L M E STEWART & A B TAPPER Dual acceptor. Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on September 24 over 2200m, slow going 7 len behind California Gold carrying 54kg at $55.70. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track on September 7 over 2200m, 6 len behind Koyama carrying 54kg at $52.60. Rates a rough chance and is worth including. |
6 SUTVHIRE TOOLOOA |
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