Phar Lap Raceway 07 Jun 2026
GOING: H(9)
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GM ACCOUNTING & CONSULTING 1200m Track: HVY9 True |
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Hot pace certain with Miss Harley Quinn, Hard Attack and Maria Pilar keen to take up the running. BEST ROSE (4) was runner-up in her penultimate start at Ashburton, and then just battled along the inside part of the track at Riccarton last time out when finishing sixth as the favourite just over 5 weeks ago. She still has some strengthening up to do, but this field is weaker than her last outing, so follow your money, and put her on top. WINTER BLAZE (12) has been freshened since a last start fifth over 1400m at Ashburton, and she has been held back for some softer tracks. She has a handy gate, and she is worth including in all top 4 combos. MARIA PILAR (14) was unable to run on fresh up in heavy ground after settling too far back early on that day. She has some upside, and will carry 4kg less this time. Stick with her on an each-way basis. HARD ATTACK (13) has been poor since posting an overdue maiden win at Ashburton in early April. Kylie Williams rides from a wide gate, and she is worth one more chance.
DRAGON BISCUIT (1) SUGGESTED PLAY: Best Rose is the one to beat.
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DRAGON BISCUIT
CHERI TREMBATH 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG TIN TAV SYNDICATE Most recently 8th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 14 over 1200m, 8 len behind Enterprise carrying 59.5kg at $7.40. Before that 2nd of 15 at Riccarton Park on May 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Moon Goddess with 58.5kg at $15.80. Better placed and expected to go well. |
7 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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EIGHT LUCKY PRAWNS
KEVIN MCAULEY 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG K MCAULEY Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 27 over 1600m, 10 len behind Bella Luce with 54kg at $17.90. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 8th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 14 over 1600m, 4 len behind Purple Prose carrying 57kg at $26.10. Key runner in this line-up and expected to feature if finds best form. |
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MIS SPEAKS
MEG CUNNEEN 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG MISS M E CUNNEEN, P J CUNNEEN & MISS K E READINGS Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Last start ran last in a small field at Wingatui on April 27 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Monaghan Boy with 54kg at $6.60. The run before that from last on the turn 7th of 12 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Champagne Diblu carrying 54kg at $29. Sure to be prominent. |
6 T R MOSELEY |
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BEST ROSE
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG STANDARD 2080 LTD Returns from a 36-day let-up. Last start 6th of 15 at Riccarton Park on May 2 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Moon Goddess carrying 57.5kg at $3.90. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Royal Sovereigns with 55kg at $6.30. One of the main hopes. |
3 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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DRACARYS
STEVEN WOODSFORD 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG N MORRIS, G M MALONE, A L PASCOE, F S MCCARTHY, K M PECK & S J WOODSFORD Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Kumara January 10 over 1150m, soft track; 3.5 len behind El Vaquero with 57kg at $6.90. Previously first up; third of 8 at Wingatui September 5 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Matakana Perkynana carrying 57.5kg at $39.30. Capable of a big run. |
8 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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FLOWER MOON
CENTAINE SPITTLES 7YO BAY MARE 56.0KG CENTAINE SPITTLES Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at Ashburton April 2 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Staphanos Queen carrying 57kg at $27.30. When resuming last campaign 11th of 13 at Riccarton Park October 25 over 1200m, 4 len behind Maybe Diva with 57.5kg at $38.40. Not keen. |
18 BILLY JACOBSON |
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RUSSIAN ROSETTE
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG P CONNOLLY, A DENNIS, D MCNICHOLL, G PROCTOR, A WALTERS, P WILSON, M & J WOODS & PITMAN RACING $2 A DAY SYNDICATE Second run back. First-up after four months 10th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 14 over 1200m, 11 len behind Enterprise carrying 55.5kg at $16.20. Previously second-up 5th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Pete's Pride with 55kg at $16.30. No easier this time and happy to leave out. |
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BELLATRIX
ASHLEY FRYE 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG MRS K FOOTE First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Wanganui March 14 over 1200m, soft track; 10 len behind Exit Left with 55kg at $14.70. Previously first up; fifth of 8 at Taupo December 28 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Rebel Creek with 54.5kg at $8.40. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
4 BRIDGET GRYLLS |
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MISS HARLEY QUINN
LEN & LACY STEWART 9YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG HOOFBEAT LTD Comes off a 62 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 10 at Riverton on April 6 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Better Shared carrying 57kg at $19.80. The run before that 8th of 14 at Riverton on April 4 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Eastandwest with 54kg at $18.30. Well placed and can do much better. |
10 KENDRA BAKKER |
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MOMENTO
BRIAN & SHANE ANDERTON 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG B J ANDERTON ONZM, S C ANDERTON & MRS S M ANDERTON Last start 6th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 14 over 1200m, 8 len behind Enterprise with 56kg at $41.60. Before that second last of 7 at Wingatui on April 27 over 1200m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Tycoon Prince with 56.5kg at $5.40. Hard to have on current form. |
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TETBURY
ANNABEL TUTHILL 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG MRS S J & T A HASTINGS, A M & O L TUTHILL, H J R, J R, M J & MRS S A WIGLEY Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 15 at Riccarton Park November 8 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Sacred Dior carrying 58kg at $18.50. Previously first up; third of 9 at Riccarton Park August 30 over 1400m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Maybe Diva carrying 56.5kg at $14.20. Will improve on whatever she does in this. |
11 L T HEMI |
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WINTER BLAZE
BRUCE TAPPER 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG CLEARVIEW PARK LTD Returns from a 52-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1400m, 3 len behind Sacred Dior with 55.5kg at $14.40. The run before that 5th of 11 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Royal Sovereigns with 56.5kg at $14.70. Going well and should be prominent again. |
5 R D BEEHARRY |
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HARD ATTACK
ANDREW CARSTON 4YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG D COLE, N COLE, S COLE, A CARTSON, O MILNE, M VENKATESH, D GREEN, PUSSY GALORE SYND, K & P SULLIVAN Most recently raced on the pace before fading ran last of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 14 over 1200m, 20 len behind Enterprise carrying 55kg at $36.70. Before that raced on the pace before fading 11th of 15 at Riccarton Park on May 2 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Moon Goddess carrying 56.5kg at $13.40. Finds a nice race and is among the winning hopes. |
13 MS K WILLIAMS |
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MARIA PILAR
KELLY SHEARING 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG J & D ADAMSON, N ADAMSON, T JOHNSTON, H E PHINNEY I M SMITH, K SHEARING, J SHEARING, A SHEARING, R SHEARING & B ANDERSON Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 9 at Riverton on May 8 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Bakers Dozen with 56kg at $6.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1220m, slow going neck behind Lucky Ferrando carrying 56.5kg at $8.10. Will take a lot from that run and looks tough to beat. |
2 ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE |
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EXPLOSIVE LASS
STEVEN WOODSFORD 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG THIRSTY MOB SYNDICATE, TRIPLE STAR SYNDICATE, F MCCARTHY, K PECK, P HOWLETT & A PASCOE Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Kumara January 10 over 1810m, soft track; 6 len behind Speed Dial carrying 53kg at $12.30. Previously first up; second of 10 at Ashburton April 3 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 2 len behind Lise Paree with 57.5kg at $11.50. Hard to have at this early stage of the campaign. |
1 ALAN LAI |
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GOOD CRAIC
ANDREW CARSTON 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG A CARSTON Most recently second last of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 14 over 1200m, 8 len behind Fakeittillumakeit carrying 55kg at $18.60. The start before that did the work up front then tired 7th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on April 30 over 1400m, 4 len behind Queen Of Naples carrying 53.5kg at $42.10. Must improve to play a role. |
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LADY GEORGIANA
KEVIN MCAULEY 4YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG A ANDERSON, S BROOK, K MCAULEY, C MCKELLAR, G MCQUILKEN, M MCQUILKIN, D MORRISON, M TIMLIN, R WARLOW & WE'VE GOT THE TROTS SYNDICATE (MGR: ARMAND VAN DER EIK) Last start 8th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 27 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Iron Maiden with 56kg at $11.10. Before that 4th of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 14 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Fakeittillumakeit carrying 53kg at $10.60. Hard to make a case. |
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DISTRICT NINE
LEN & LACY STEWART 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG L STEWART Resuming after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Ashburton October 19 over 1600m, 6 len behind Morus with 53kg at $15.50. When resuming last campaign 11th of 13 at Oamaru June 15 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 17 len behind Magnastar carrying 55kg at $22.60. Plenty of more attractive propositions in this race. |
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LEEDOX
STEPHANIE FAULKNER 6YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG B AVIS, C J COLL, P A FAULKNER, D GRANT, C J JANE, N S KINGSTON, MAGUS EQUINE LTD, MISS R L MAUGER, G MCFARLANE, B & R N PRESTON, M J SIMPSON, J G, K & K S WALSH Dual acceptor. Gelding back from a spell of nine months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Gore September 21 over 1335m, in the wet; 21 len behind Miss Onaki with 58kg at $6.40. First up last campaign third of 9 at Wingatui September 5 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Megalomaniac carrying 59kg at $3.90. Capable of a big run. |
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MORRIE
LEN & LACY STEWART 8YO GR/B GELDING 54.0KG LACY STEWART & MARTEN DIJKSTRA Dual acceptor. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently got back early 9th of 12 at Riverton on May 8 over 1400m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Beaver Fever with 56kg at $9.60. The run before that 11th of 13 at Wingatui on April 27 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Way Out West carrying 57kg at $14.80. Others rate better. |
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