Ashburton 02 Jul 2026
GOING: H(8)
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SIMS BAKERY 1200m Track: HEAVY 8 Out 3m |
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Charm Manhattan and I'munstoppable should set a strong gallop. HOORAY FOR HARRY (4) may have just peaked late on his run at Riccarton 12 days ago after being beaten by a nose at Wingatui before that. With only 12 days between runs this time, he can bounce back to win a race like this. QUINTABELLE (1) had an excuse for a modest effort as the favourite in her last start before a spell here in February. She resumes at an easier level, and with a 4kg claim to help reduce her big weight, she will be ready to rumble. Follow the market moves. CANDLE (2) is a very consistent mare at this level, and this is her pet trip. A good draw makes her a top 4 chance again. I'MUNSTOPPABLE (3) was well-backed at her South Island debut at Oamaru and was not far off the placings when needing the run. She strips fitter, so stick with her. MISS SPEAKS (8) is also a top 4 hope. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hooray For Harry can win this.
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QUINTABELLE
ANNA FURLONG 5YO BAY MARE 64.0KG BARRON FAMILY PARTNERSHIP, BLUE KHAKI SYNDICATE (MGR: NIC POPHAM), BOTTING FAMILY PARTNERSHIP, K R DAVIDSON, R C DENNIS, ELDER FAMILY SYNDICATE, J FALLOW, RIDERS ON THE STORM SYNDICATE, ROBBIE'S RACERS EMILY SYNDICATE & H J ROBINSON Mare back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at this track February 20 over 2200m, soft track; 9 len behind Taimate Diva carrying 59.5kg at $3.60. First up last campaign second of 10 at Riccarton Park January 24 over 1400m, on heavy track; 0.6 len behind Graeme John with 58kg at $25.40. Expected to play a major role. |
4 TOM WIGRAM |
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| 2 | 42242 |
CANDLE
RICHARD DIDHAM 7YO BAY MARE 62.0KG K ADAMSON, T R BARRON, J BUCHANAN, R T CRIBB, P J CUSDIN, M K CUTTS, R E DIDHAM, K DOWNING, L W DUNN, M GLEN, MRS N GROWCOTT, A HARTLEY, M R HOLLAMBY, E K MARTINI, J T, M P & T MCDERMOTT, D MCRAE, S T MOFFETT, J K MORETON, M NEWMAN, J M PHILLIPSON, H ROBERTS, B J SLAGTER, P J TOWNSHEND & E YEATMAN Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 12 at Riccarton Park on June 20 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Undisputed with 58.5kg at $17.50. Before that 4th of 7 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 10 over 1200m, 2 len behind Hey Now with 58.5kg at $8.40. Bold showing expected. |
3 SIMA MXOTHWA |
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| 3 | 180x5 |
I'MUNSTOPPABLE
LYN PRENDERGAST 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG DR H M & DR W J BISHOP, D R CALVERLEY, G W DAWSON, A M & M J EDWARDS, M HALES, MS D F KINGSLAND, J K & MRS J M MACLACHLAN, L & R MACMILLAN, R MCKENZIE, S O'NEIL, M L ROBERTSON & O P RYAN Second-up. First-up after six months 5th of 8 at Oamaru on June 14 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Express Coup with 54kg at $4.80. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Pukekohe in the LR WaikRC Sprint Handicap on November 8 over 1200m, 6 len behind Force Of Nature carrying 53kg at $4.70. She is capable of testing this field. |
6 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 4 | 56526 |
HOORAY FOR HARRY
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG TE AKAU HERE COMES HARRY RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Most recently 6th of 12 at Riccarton Park on June 20 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Undisputed carrying 57kg at $7.50. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Wingatui on May 22 over 1200m, in the wet; nose behind Bakers Dozen with 56.5kg at $4.60. Terrific chance to return to form. |
7 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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| 5 | 1000x |
QUEEN OF KINGS
LEN & LACY STEWART 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG RYAN DE JOUX Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Ascot Park February 14 over 1600m, soft track; 9 len behind Perfect Tycoon with 56kg at $58. First up last campaign second of 11 at Phar Lap Racecourse December 28 2024 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Bona Fide with 56.5kg at $13. Prefer later on. |
8 KENDRA BAKKER |
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| 6 | 75x26 |
FRENCH DOLL
JOSEPH WALDRON 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG SPRINGVALE STABLES LTD, JILL FANNIN, BLASTOFF SYNDICATE, EDWARD HORNBROOK, EDWARD HORNBROOK, PETER WILSON, JOHN CUTLER, JUSTIN STONELAKE, ALLAN FIDDES & RAY CADOGAN Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 13 at Wingatui on May 31 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 0.6 len behind Airpark Hustler with 55kg at $7.90. Last start 6th of 12 at Oamaru on June 14 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Abit Sassy with 56.5kg at $3.10. Plenty to like about her prospects. |
6 C A CAMPBELL |
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| 7 | 54608 |
CHARM MANHATTAN
KRYSTAL-MARIE WILLIAMS 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG THREE CODES SYNDICATE Last start 8th of 12 at Riccarton Park on June 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Undisputed with 56.5kg at $43.80. Before that raced on the pace before fading 11th of 13 at Wingatui on May 31 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Airpark Hustler carrying 57kg at $30.70. Low on confidence and hard to recommend. |
1 ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE |
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| 8 | 01761 |
MIS SPEAKS
MEG CUNNEEN 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG MISS M E CUNNEEN, P J CUNNEEN & MISS K E READINGS At the latest run favourite; won by 0.6 len at Oamaru June 14 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Shamel Express carrying 58kg at $4.60. Before that ran last in a small field at Wingatui on April 27 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Monaghan Boy with 54kg at $6.60. Hard to fault if at her best. |
2 T R MOSELEY |
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| 9 | 3x5x8 |
ANNIA AURELIA
ANNA FURLONG 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG EST LATE K J HICKMAN ONZM Racing second-up today. Last start ran last of 8 at Oamaru on June 14 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Express Coup with 54kg at $5.50. At only start last preparation 5th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Brave Spirit carrying 55kg at $9.80. Will take a lot from that run and is in the mix. |
5 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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| 10 | 82857 |
DRAGON BISCUIT
CHERI TREMBATH 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG TIN TAV SYNDICATE At the latest run 7th of 12 at Riccarton Park on June 20 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Undisputed carrying 54kg at $15.10. The start before that 5th of 12 at Oamaru on June 14 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Mis Speaks with 59kg at $5.90. Has ability and should measure up. |
9 BRIDGET GRYLLS |
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