Ashburton   31 Oct 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

AGRAFORUM COMCAT 1200m

Track: SOFT 6     True  

Pace genuine with Teemoo and Dakota pressing hard closely followed by Taimate Warrior and Emerging Miss. OPTIONS OPEN (8) was surprisingly beaten fresh up at Timaru just over 3 weeks ago, and obviously needed the run, finishing fourth. There will be no such excuses this time, and she is the one to beat, so follow your money. TEEMOO (1) struggled on the heavy track at Wingatui 2 weeks ago when finishing fifth as the favourite. His debut effort for sixth was full of merit, and he can make amends in this. Top 3 claims. DAKOTA (7) hit the front early in the run home here 12 days ago and weakened late, finishing fourth in a field of 5. She had won 2 trials on the bounce before her debut, and is well worth another chance, especially with 100m less to travel. SHESASCORCHER (4) was very disappointing second up here nearly 3 weeks ago and probably found 1400m a touch too far at this stage of her career. She was runner-up when resuming at Timaru before that, and with the blinkers on this time, she can make amends. Each way. EMERGING MISS (5) fought on well enough for third here 12 days ago. SUGGESTED PLAY: Options Open is the one to beat.
1 65 TEEMOO
SAMANTHA WYNNE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J L RATHBONE & S P HARRISON
Third race start today. At debut, 6th of 11 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Ocean Bay carrying 57.5kg at $9.70. Second-up 5th of 12 at Wingatui on October 17 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Bobby McGee carrying 54.5kg at $3.10. Only needs to raise the bar a little to open his account.
9
DONOVAN COOPER
EMERALD GREEN, GOLD TRINITY KNOT
2 6 GAP IT
JOHN BLACKADDER
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
J & S BLACKADDER, T SKEWINGTON, P BLACKTOPP, C WILSON, B POUTTER, G & J RETALLICK, D & P GRAHAM
Jumped at big odds at debut, 6th of 12 at Wingatui on October 17 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Bobby McGee carrying 57.5kg at $34.20. Others look better prospects.
2
M HUDSON
PURPLE,WHITE BAND,WHITE ARMBANDS,CAP
3 7x0 YALTA
KRYSTAL-MARIE WILLIAMS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
K W BROOKFIELD
Dual acceptor. Third race start. First start second last of 8 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1200m, on heavy track; 22 len behind El Vaquero with 57kg at $21.10. Returned from break 10th of 12 at Wingatui on October 17 over 1200m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Bobby McGee carrying 57.5kg at $37.50. Can't recommend.
14
C A CAMPBELL
WHITE, MAROON FOUR DIAMONDS, WHITE SLEEVES, MAROON HALVED , WHITE CAP WITH MAROON DIAMONDS
4 56x20 SHESASCORCHER
ANDREW CARSTON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
GO RACING SCORCHER SYNDICATE (MGR: ALBERT BOSMA)
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind The Fed Express carrying 55.5kg at $4.90. Last start 12th of 14 at this track on October 11 over 1400m, 7 len behind Shakabrah with 54kg at $10.70. Perfectly placed to get off the mark.
6
TINA COMIGNAGHI
NAVY, WHITE BAND, RED GO RACING LOGO, WHITE ARMBANDS,CAP
5 03 EMERGING MISS
ANDREW CARSTON
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
RITCHIES BREEDING LTD
Raced twice to date. At debut, 10th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind The Fed Express carrying 55.5kg at $13.50. Second-up 3rd of 11 at this track on October 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Platinum Pantheon with 55kg at $13.50. Coming along nicely and should be right in the mix again.
4
MS K WILLIAMS
RED, GOLD CHECKS, BLUE SLEEVES,RED, GOLD CHECKS CAP
6 03 RECITAL
NAYTON MITCHELL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
D G & H A VOICE & P F GNAD
Raced two times to date. At long odds at debut, ran last of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 18 len behind The Fed Express with 55.5kg at $28.90. Last start 3rd of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind The Red Rhino with 54kg at $38.10. Coming along well and is among the chances.
3
L T HEMI
PURPLE, WHITE CHECKS
7 4 DAKOTA
DEAN MACGREGOR
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
DEAN, ALBY & MATTHEW MACGREGOR
Was well-supported at debut, in a small field at this track on October 19 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Champagne Diblu with 54kg at $2.50. Looms as a serious contender.
8
AKSHAY BALLOO
red, green tartan, white sash & white sleeves, green cap, red quartered
8 6x4 OPTIONS OPEN
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
D C ELLIS CNZM, K W FENTON-ELLIS MNZM, H & MRS J HAYES, B & B SHERER
Second-up. First start 6th of 11 at Wingatui on June 1 over 820m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Cool Aza Rene carrying 52kg at $5.70. Went for a spell before returning 4th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind The Red Rhino with 54kg at $2.20. Rates highly and expected to improve sharply.
13
BRUNO QUEIROZ
ORANGE , BLUE FIVE STARS, STRIPES SLEEVES
9 7x FLIPPER
LANCE ROBINSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
CALLUM DUNNETT, GRAHAM SIDEY, MARK & FAYE FEARON & LANCE & CHRISTINE ROBINSON
Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last of 7 at Riccarton Park on June 21 over 1000m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Cool Aza Rene carrying 54kg at $24.50. Capable of a bold return.
5
KENDRA BAKKER
PURPLE,GOLD SEAMS,PURPLE SLEEVES,GOLD DIAMOND ARMBANDS,CAP,PURPLE SEAMS
10 6x5 TAIMATE WARRIOR
ANDREW CARSTON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
TAIMATE TWO FILLIES SYNDICATE
Second-up. First start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Riccarton Park on June 21 over 1000m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Cool Aza Rene with 54kg at $13.30. Returned from break 5th of 11 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, slow going 1.2 len behind Ocean Bay carrying 54.5kg at $12.40. Capable of building on that performance and she looks one of the main chances.
15
K MUDHOO
EMERALD GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND, YELLOW T, EMERALD GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK DIAMOND, EMERALD GREEN CAP
11 88 MADELEINE MARIE
EMMA WYATT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
M J SIMPSON, R B MILES, L CARRUTHERS & D MCLACHLAN
Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, second last of 9 at Riccarton Park on September 27 over 1400m, 13 len behind Alottago carrying 54kg at $30.60. Last start 8th of 11 at this track on October 19 over 1200m, 8 len behind Platinum Pantheon carrying 55kg at $12.50. Looking to others.
10
T R MOSELEY
BROWN, CREAM FIVE DIAMONDS, QUARTERS CAP
12 7x AJAYS HEART
CENTAINE SPITTLES
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
S LOVETT, C L SPITTLES & MS A TILSON
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 7th of 11 at Wingatui on June 1 over 820m, in the wet; 8 len behind Cool Aza Rene carrying 55kg at $57.40. Wait until she shows something.
11
BRETT MURRAY
AQUA, BLACK QUARTERS, SLEEVES
13 40x8 FULL CREAM
RUSSELL MCKAY & ASHLEY HARRINGTON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
D J BROOK
Second run back. First-up after seven months 8th of 11 at this track on October 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Thunderfist carrying 53kg at $36. Previously second-up ran last of 14 at Riccarton Park on March 22 over 1000m, on a slow track; 25 len behind Zelia carrying 54kg at $70.80. Fitter but hard to see her featuring.
16
LIGHT BLUE, NAVY CROSSED SASHES, CAP
14 50x0 TEST DRIVE
NAYTON MITCHELL
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
O T DYER, A CARSTON, J GAMESON, M AMOS, D BATES, G LEE, S VAN BARNEVELD, E VAN BARNEVELD & N MITCHELL
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after seven months second last of 11 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Ocean Bay carrying 55.5kg at $13.30. Previously second-up 11th of 14 at Riccarton Park on March 22 over 1000m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Zelia with 55kg at $70.40. Others preferred.
7
BRANDON MAY
PURPLE,WHITE CHECK
15 575 MISS BOUQUET
DANNY FRYE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
D B FRYE
Dual acceptor. Returns from a 54-day let-up. Last start second last in a small field at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 7 over 1200m, 6 len behind Alottago with 52.5kg at $56.70. The run before that second last of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 27 over 1200m, 7 len behind Alberton Angel carrying 51kg at $28.90. Worth following up.
12
WHITE, RED V, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, RED CAP
16 MODETTE
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
PAT BAKER, ROD CARR, KELVIN COOK, PAUL HARRISON, BRUCE MCFARLANE, DON MCFARLANE, JOHN MCFARLANE, TIM RANGIHUNA, B J & G K PICKERING, LEIGH VIBERT & M PITMAN
Dual acceptor. Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Time Test out of Lambretta. At the most recent trial finished sixth on October 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse over 1000m. Wait and see what she can do.
1
BRUNO QUEIROZ
 RED,WHITE FERN, stripes sleeves, white CAP