Kurow   30 Dec 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

COCHRANES FARM MACHINERY 1800m

Track: SOFT 5     True  

O'RIORDAN (6) tried hard off a tough trip at Riccarton just over 3 weeks ago, finishing sixth but not far off the winner. She has a superior gate here, and Tina Comignaghi keeps the faith. She is the one to beat for ours. PRINCESS TERESA (7) has been freshened up since her last start fourth at Riccarton nearly 7 weeks ago on a heavy track. She will be suited to racing on this circuit and will retain the services of Kylie Williams, who gets on well with her. Each way claims. GODDESS (3) did not cope with the 2-day backup at Cromwell a month ago and has had time to get over that effort. Her first day win was strong, and she can bounce straight back into the money here. LANIKAI (2) ran a much better race for fifth at Riccarton last time out, and he is unbeaten in a couple of starts over this trip. Stick with him on an each-way basis. JING JING (11) will be peaking third up, and can settle in a cosy spot from a handy draw. She is stronger this season and can't be ruled out of the top four. SUGGESTED PLAY: O'riordan can win this.
1 02053 SEFTON
VICKY RAMHIT
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
VICKY RAMHIT, RAHUL BEEHARRY & VICKASH RAMHIT
Failed to fire at Timaru last start, and before that was 3rd of 11 at Cromwell on November 30 over 2030m, 2 len behind Esperimento with 60kg at $12. Needs to do better.
5
YELLOW, PURPLE FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, STARS CAP
2 80005 LANIKAI
NAYTON MITCHELL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R BEGG, T DIXON, S KEMBER, J MCLENAGHAN, N MITCHELL, RED AND BLUE SYND, B WILKINSON, B & L WALDRON, P WINCHESTER & B WITHERS
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Cognoscenti with 58.5kg at $14.50. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 55 len behind Bundy with 59.5kg at $31.50. In the mix.
10
K MUDHOO
MAUVE
3 70016 GODDESS
JOHN BLACKADDER
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
A POPE, L TANNER, P BLACKTOPP, S & T PATERSON, P & D GRAHAM, S & S COLEMAN, K & S GRAHAM, R GRANT, N & C SYMONS, J & G STANLEY
Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Cromwell on November 30 over 2030m, 4 len behind Esperimento carrying 55kg at $3.70. Before that favourite; won by 3.5 len at Cromwell November 28 over 2030m in soft going defeating Esperimento carrying 53.5kg at $7.90. Capable of a big run.
7
KENDRA BAKKER
PURPLE, SILVER BAND, ARMBAND, CAP
4 10830 MORUS
LYN PRENDERGAST
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
GRAEME DAWSON, DEB KINGSLAND & JO PRENDERGAST-LORY
Last start 10th of 16 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Southern Country with 58.5kg at $49.10. The run before that 3rd of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Cognoscenti carrying 58kg at $41.30. Will be hard to beat.
2
C A CAMPBELL
SILVER , LIGHT BLUE CHEVRONS, STRIPED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
5 33214 ESPERIMENTO
KEVIN MCAULEY
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
K MCAULEY
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Miss Ziggy with 54kg at $12.60. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Cromwell November 30 over 2030m defeating Belardo Ace with 55kg at $3.70. Has been racing well. Has ability and is one of the chances.
3
AMBER RIDDELL
ORANGE, YELLOW QUARTERS, DIABLO SLEEVES, QUARTERS CAP
6 x6586 O'RIORDAN
STEPHANIE FAULKNER
6YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
S J ADLAM, W B MURNEY, N P & P R PRENDERGAST
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Cognoscenti carrying 57.5kg at $5.60. Before that 8th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1600m, in the wet; 7 len behind Island Hop with 53kg at $17.40. Nicely placed and expected to go well.
6
TINA COMIGNAGHI
EMERALD GREEN WITH GOLD HARP, EMERALD GREEN SLEEVES & CAP
7 9x294 PRINCESS TERESA
RUSSELL MCKAY & ASHLEY HARRINGTON
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D J BROOK
Comes off a 45 day let-up. Last start 4th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 2000m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Bundy carrying 57kg at $21.70. Before that eased back early on 9th of 16 at Riccarton Park on October 25 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Iffin Doubt Dance with 57.5kg at $15.10. Could easily blow them away in the dying stages.
9
MS K WILLIAMS
LIGHT BLUE, NAVY CROSSED SASHES, CAP
8 60x06 ON THE RIVET
KRYSTAL-MARIE WILLIAMS
9YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
MRS J M & EST LATE D L BOOTH
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 10th of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1600m, 10 len behind Cognoscenti with 54.5kg at $109.70. Second-up 6th of 12 at Gore on December 21 over 1800m, in the wet; 11 len behind Mamaea with 57.5kg at $35.60. Struggling to make a case.
11
FLOOR MOERMAN
WHITE, MAROON FOUR DIAMONDS, MAROON, WHITE HALVED SLEEVES, WHITE CAP WITH MAROON DIAMONDS
9 35398 ORSOME DUDE
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
G A ROGERSON MNZM & C A LEISHMAN
Most recently 8th of 16 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Southern Country carrying 56.5kg at $33.60. The race before that didn't do much in the run home; 9th of 12 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1400m, in the wet; 8 len behind Akenehi with 57.5kg at $9.60. Among the better chances in this line up.
8
TRISTON MOODLEY
RED, WHITE MALTESE CROSS, INDIGO SLEEVES, WHITE ARM BANDS, WHITE CAP
10 00x87 MATETSI
ANDREW CARSTON
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
A CARSTON
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 8th of 11 at Cromwell on November 28 over 2030m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Goddess carrying 55.5kg at $47.30. Last start 7th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 2100m, 2.5 len behind Ruji carrying 57kg at $34.30. Looking elsewhere.
1
BRANDON MAY
BLACK, RED EPAULETTES, SEAMS SLEEVES, CAP
11 86x06 JING JING
PAM ROBSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
MISSION DOWNS TRUST (MGR: GEOFF BROWN)
Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 11th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1600m, 6 len behind My Boy Zac carrying 54kg at $57.70. Last start 6th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 2100m, 2.5 len behind Ruji with 53kg at $13.80. Capable of a better showing. Has ability and should measure up.
4
T R MOSELEY
PINK,WHITE STAR,PINK SLEEVES,WHITE STARS,PINK CAP,WHITE STARS