Ashburton 20 Feb 2026
GOING: S(7)
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JUICE SIGNS 1200m Track: Soft 7 True |
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Strong pace with Enterprise and Palace Princess driving across from their wide draws. MALMAISON (3) has not won for some time, and is heading the right way with his form since relocating to the South Island arm of the Walker/Bergerson stables. He was less than a length from the winner when finishing third at Riccarton last time out, and with a drop down in class, he is the one to beat in this. BOSS 'N' HIGHHEELS (13) makes her South Island debut from the astute Terri Rae stable, who presented her to win a recent Timaru trial by 2 lengths. She is nicely placed at the weight here and will be ready to rumble. PALACE PRINCESS (7) was back in winning form at Kurow when leading all the way to score by well over 3 lengths. She cops a tougher gate this time, but if she can find the front early, then she will again take some pegging back. VICTORIAN CHARM (2) will find this easier than his last start in the Timaru Stakes nearly 4 weeks ago, and he should be close to his peak fitness third up from a spell. Each way value. SPARTAN (1) shows pace and draws the ace gate.
SAKO (5) SUGGESTED PLAY: Boss 'N' Highheels is one to watch, and Victorian Charm at each-way value.
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| 1 | 00722 |
SPARTAN
RUSSELL MCKAY & ASHLEY HARRINGTON 6YO BROWN GELDING 62.0KG MRS L ASHWORTH, J GLENN, G GORDON, MRS A V & J D HARRINGTON, MISS K J MANSON, MRS R & R I MCKAY & K NEWBY Form hard to fault. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.2 len behind Insatiable carrying 53kg at $5.70. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Texas Dolly carrying 57.5kg at $26.30. Worth including. |
1 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 2 | 2x503 |
VICTORIAN CHARM
BEVAN & ROBYN WILSON 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG B W WILSON, R A WILSON & G J JOHNSON Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up eased back early on 5th of 7 at Kurow on December 30 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Palace Princess carrying 56kg at $6.70. Last start 11th of 14 at Riccarton Park in the LR Timaru Stakes on January 24 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Pour The Wine carrying 53kg at $49.90. Has ability and can bounce back. |
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| 3 | 60363 |
MALMAISON
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG TE AKAU IN FULL BLOOM RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Last start 3rd of 8 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Insatiable carrying 54kg at $5.80. The run before that 6th of 8 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Texas Dolly carrying 59kg at $4.60. Shaping up nicely and can go on with it. |
4 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 4 | 2110x |
ENTERPRISE
LYN PRENDERGAST 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G & S ANDERSON & M BOOTS Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Riccarton Park in the LR Steward's Stakes November 15 over 1200m, in the wet; 16 len behind Inflamed with 53kg at $15.30. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic July 24 over 1200m, 4 len behind Jetstream with 58.5kg at $1.60. One of the main contenders. |
11 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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| 5 | 54652 |
SAKO
STEPHEN MARSH 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG JOMARA BLOODSTOCK LTD At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Tauherenikau on February 6 over 1300m, slow going 0.2 len behind Gohugo with 57.5kg at $6.30. The run before that second last in a small field at Tauranga on January 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind When Stars Align carrying 58kg at $6.60. Not far away of late. Likely to measure up. |
9 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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| 6 | 6534x |
DELMONICO
ANDREW CARSTON 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG ANDARI LTD Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Gore September 21 over 1800m, on heavy track; 42 len behind Vamos with 54kg at $4.80. When resuming last campaign sixth of 10 at this track April 3 over 1400m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Ugo carrying 57.5kg at $8.10. Solid top-three proposition. |
7 K MUDHOO |
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| 7 | 22171 |
PALACE PRINCESS
LEN & LACY STEWART 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG L STEWART, LEN STEWART, J HICKEY, J MOODIE, J WALSH, S WESTGORTH, D GRANT, A HEWTON, H TOOLOOA, W SHAW, D HILL, B COULBECK & N KINGSTON Comes off a 52 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 3.5 len at Kurow December 30 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Iffididit with 53kg at $3.20. The run before that 7th of 13 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Trader with 54.5kg at $2.50. Hard to beat on that latest effort. |
13 KENDRA BAKKER |
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| 8 | 44116 |
RADIANT LASS
BRUCE TAPPER 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG H B & MRS K A TAPPER Last start 6th of 12 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind The Princie One with 57.5kg at $10.60. The start before that won by a head at Wingatui January 17 over 1200m on a soft track defeating The Princie One carrying 55kg at $8. Cannot be underestimated. |
6 DONOVAN COOPER |
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| 9 | 10133 |
SECOND CHANCE
ANNA FURLONG 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG D & J ARTHUR, RED AND BLUE SYNDICATE (MGR: PETER WINCHESTER), D G & H A VOICE Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 12 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind The Princie One carrying 57kg at $10.80. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Texas Dolly with 56.5kg at $11.30. Going well. Has an unblemished record at this course so she is among the better chances. |
5 L T HEMI |
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| 10 | 0x411 |
PIZARRO
BRIDGET WOODSFORD 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG N AKALOOA, N ANDERSON BROOKS, S BALLOO, B JOYGOPAUL, S IYASAWMY, V POTHANNA & B WOODSFORD Chasing a hat-trick. Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last start favourite; won by a long-neck at Riccarton Park January 14 over 1200m in soft going defeating Dragon Biscuit with 60kg at $3.10. Before that favourite; scored a big 4.5 len win at Riccarton Park Synthetic December 5 over 1200m defeating Rule Of Law carrying 57.5kg at $7.70. Has a good strike rate and is a solid top-three chance. |
12 AKSHAY BALLOO |
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| 11 | 11908 |
WINEXPRESS
JOHN BLACKADDER 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG S CLOTWORTHY, T, J & C LINES, P BLACKTOPP, J & S BLACKADDER Comes here off a 44-day let-up. Last start ran last of 8 at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Super Rosa with 54.5kg at $13.40. The race before that 10th of 14 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Loose Sally with 58kg at $49.70. Prepared to overlook. |
3 BILLY JACOBSON |
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| 12 | 9x951 |
MOON MONEY
LYN PRENDERGAST 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG D KINGSLAND, D CALVERLEY, G DAWSON, G HARRISON, B WILSON, B HAWKINS, G DONALDSON, G CALVERLEY, A SMITH, K HARTLEY, B CRESSEY & L BELL At the latest run won by a nose at Riccarton Park January 24 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Mi Bella with 57.5kg at $17.30. The run before that 5th of 14 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Pizarro with 58kg at $18.80. Swooper to watch for late in the piece. |
10 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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| 13 | 10x9x |
BOSS 'N' HIGHHEELS
TERRI RAE 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG BRENT & CHERRY TAYLOR & FAITH TAYLOR Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 9th of 13 at Tauranga on November 15 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Charmrose with 54.5kg at $15.30. First up last campaign ran last of 13 at Ellerslie in the G3 Almanzor Trpy on January 25 2025 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Ardalio carrying 55kg at $38.60. Won a Phar Lap Racecourse trial over 800m on February 3. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Expected to feature. |
8 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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