Ashburton   16 Apr 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

THE PETER & DAWN WILLIAMS R65 2200M 2200m

Track: SOFT 5     Out 3m  

Theres nothing to run them along. INCREDIBLE (1) has found some good form since relocating to the South Island, and he put the writing on the wall for an overdue win when finishing second as a warm favourite here a fortnight ago. He meets a field that could possibly be weaker than her last assignment, and he is the one to beat. LIPPY (3) finished on well enough for fifth in the same race as the top pick last time out, and he doesn't want the track to be too wet. Tina Comignaghi takes over from an apprentice, and that may be enough to see him win a race like this. SINCERE (2) drove through late from well back when finishing runner-up by a nose at Wingatui nearly 3 weeks ago. He won't have to improve by much to be going one better here. ROCA MILE (7) dropped down to BM60 here last time out and ran an improved race for fourth over an unsuitable 1400m. The step up to 2200m is the key here, and he is well worth including in all combinations. ON THE RIVET (4) ran his best race in some time when second last start. Include. SUGGESTED PLAY: Incredible can win this.
1 75232 INCREDIBLE
ANNA FURLONG
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
RAPTORS THOROUGHBRED, NZ GINGKOSUN LTD, Z MAN, W LI, E XU & MILAN PARK STUD LTD
Form hard to fault. Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at this track on April 2 over 2200m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Unleash The Beast carrying 57kg at $2.60. The start before that 3rd of 15 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1600m, 2 len behind Perlino with 57kg at $9.60. Doesn't need to improve a great deal to take this out.
10
JACK TAPLIN
INDIGO ,BLACK DIAMONDS,GOLD SLEEVES,BLACK STARS,INDIGO CAP,GOLD STRIPES
2 50442 SINCERE
ANDREW CARSTON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P REIDIE, M SCULLY, C, J & W FRETWELL, C HOUSTON, H DARRY, CARSTON RACING (NO.1) SYNDICATE, MAKING MEMOIRS SYNDICATE, I & S KININMONTH, A MURFITT & R QUIRK
Last start 2nd of 14 at Wingatui on March 27 over 2200m, on a slow track; 0.1 len behind Snow Brainer with 59kg at $16.60. The race before that 4th of 14 at this track on March 12 over 2200m, 2 len behind Avoriaz with 58.5kg at $7.30. Likely to prove hard to hold out.
7
Y ATCHAMAH
BLACK,RED EPAULETTES, SEAMS SLEEVES, RED CAP
3 63755 LIPPY
NAYTON MITCHELL
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
A CARSTON
Last start 5th of 11 at this track on April 2 over 2200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Unleash The Beast carrying 56kg at $9. The run before that 5th of 14 at Wingatui on March 27 over 2200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Snow Brainer carrying 57kg at $5.50. Well placed. Better placed and expected to be in the finish.
5
TINA COMIGNAGHI
PURPLE, WHITE CHECKS,
4 64702 ON THE RIVET
KRYSTAL-MARIE WILLIAMS
9YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
MRS J M & EST LATE D L BOOTH
Last start 2nd of 11 at Riverton on April 6 over 2147m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Lovelock with 54.5kg at $11.20. The start before that 10th of 14 at this track on March 12 over 2200m, 7 len behind Avoriaz with 53kg at $39.10. Nicely placed and is among the chances.
3
L T HEMI
WHITE, MAROON DIAMOND, MAROON, WHITE HALVED SLEEVES, WHITE CAP WITH MAROON DIAMONDS
5 05x00 VOID
VIRGINIA MACKLE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
JOHN BARTLETT & STEVE KING
Third-up today. First-up 11th of 14 at this track on March 12 over 1600m, 8 len behind Ballistic Miss with 57.5kg at $29.70. Second run from a spell second last of 11 at this track on April 2 over 2200m, slow going 21 len behind Unleash The Beast with 57kg at $46.40. Struggling to make a case.
2
CHOON K KWO
EMERALD GREEN, WHITE SHAMROCK, WHITE SLEEVES, TWO EMERALD BANDS, QUARTERED CAP
6 09079 HEY MICKEY
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS
10YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
MRS K G PARSONS
At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track on April 2 over 2200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Unleash The Beast carrying 56.5kg at $24.70. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 14 at this track on March 12 over 2200m, 3 len behind Avoriaz carrying 56.5kg at $15.80. Not one of the major players.
9
KENDRA BAKKER
RED,WHITE MALTESE CROSS,NAVY SLEEVES,WHITE ARM BAND,WHITE CAP
7 30074 ROCA MILE
RICHARD DIDHAM
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
K DOWNING & M R HOLLAMBY
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Willit with 58kg at $6.80. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 3 len behind Cool 'N' Fast carrying 53kg at $63.90. Has ability and should measure up.
4
ELEN NICHOLAS
LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED HOOPS SLEEVES, RED CAP
8 28594 HEREIGOAGAIN
MIKE MCCANN
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
A J CLARKE, B DAVISON, B D JEFFERIES, MRS K P & MIKE MCCANN, B D MITCHELL, MS A M NEWMAN, MS C C REID & K T SCOTT
Most recently 4th of 11 at this track on April 2 over 2200m, slow going 2 len behind Unleash The Beast with 54.5kg at $17.10. Before that 9th of 14 at this track on March 12 over 2200m, 4 len behind Avoriaz carrying 55.5kg at $11.40. Will be harder to beat this time.
8
T R MOSELEY
BLUE, GREEN STARS, ARMBAND, BLUE CAP, GREEN STARS
9 00x0x HONOKA
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
N TURNER
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 14th of 17 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1600m, slow going 11 len behind Akenehi carrying 55.5kg at $22.90. When resuming last campaign got back early 8th of 11 at Wanganui on January 20 2025 over 1340m, 6 len behind Cotton Roca carrying 52.5kg at $37.80. Win would surprise.
6
M HUDSON
RED, WHITE MALTESE CROSS, INDIGO SLEEVES, WHITE ARM BANDS, WHITE CAP
10 55385 AMIINIT
JOHN BLACKADDER
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
PARTNERSHIP 2022
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 5th of 14 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Willit carrying 55kg at $25.40. Before that 8th of 12 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1600m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Villasanti with 52kg at $16.90. Can't tip off that performance.
1
K R HERCOCK
PURPLE, SILVER BAND, ARMBAND, CAP