MT HARDING RACECOURSE 18 Dec 2025
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AKAROA FISH N CHIPS MOBILE PACE 1609m Track: GOOD |
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FLYING HOLME (6) finished second last start over 1980m at Addington, beaten 0.8 metres, after also filling a minor placing at the previous appearance over 2000m at Rangiora. Finds a nice race and can play a significant role. FRANCO ANKARA (3) is back from a break of four-and-a-half months and looks to be right up to the mark following a recent trial win. Has the benefit of a good draw. Likely to run a big race to kick off this campaign. FRANCO LOMU (10) is in the mix following a respectable third at his most recent appearance over 1980m at Addington. A must for the exotics players. HARRY'S GOLD (1) is stepping out for the first time. By Gold Ace and hails from the Ross Cameron stable. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Trial winner who looks above average and makes plenty of appeal.
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HARRY'S GOLD
ROSS CAMERON 2YO BAY GELDING R E Cameron, K S Cameron, B E Fahey, C J Fahey, Miss T M Fahey Two-year-old gelding by Gold Ace out of Florin on debut. Won a trial on November 9 at Mt Harding over 1609m. Respect any market confidence. |
Fr1 R M CAMERON |
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TERE
JASON & IAN THOMAS 2YO BAY GELDING L E Proffit, T Tapsell Two-year-old gelding by Downbytheseaside out of Vera's Moon on debut. Showed ability when sixth at Ashburton Raceway in a trial on December 1 over 1700m. Prefer to see him under race conditions before recommending. |
J C E THOMAS |
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| 3 | 336x |
FRANCO ANKARA
CRAN & CHRISSIE DALGETY 2YO BROWN GELDING B A Smith, G P Merlo, G E Dickey, C C Bell, M P Gangemi, P W Kett, The Sixties Syndicate, J F Meates, J M Davine, P J Gourdie Resuming after four-and-a-half months off the scene. Finished off last campaign when sixth behind B B King at Addington over 1980m in a 2yo CG on August 8 at $13.30. Looks all set for a bright return. |
Fr3 C J DALGETY |
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| 4 | 984 |
ANOTHER VINNIE
TONY BARRON 2YO BAY GELDING B R Negus, Mrs C P Negus, T R Barron Last start 4th (Fr7) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway beaten 13 m by Side Hustle (2:43.90) in 2yo on November 26 at $50. Two runs back 8th (Sr1) over 1700m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 24 m by Giorgio Denario (2:03.40) in 2yo CG on November 13 at $90.90. Hard to make a case. |
Fr4 SAM THORNLEY |
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| 5 | 35 |
BETTOR DREAMS
BRENT & TIM WHITE 2YO BLACK FILLY L Paahi Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 35 m by Princess Renee (2:25.30) in 2yo F on December 5 at $4.80. At the start before good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 2000m at Oamaru, beaten 9 m by Bettor Belle (2:27.90) in 2yo F on November 27 at $15.30. Can play a role in the finish. |
Fr5 S E O'REILLY |
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FLYING HOLME
KEN BARRON 2YO BAY GELDING R K McCutcheon, C C Hobbs, J R Wheeler MNZM Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow second behind Treacherous Dreams at Addington over 1980m 2yo last start. Before that was beaten 2 metres third at Rangiora over 2000m same class on November 20. Very hard to beat. |
Fr6 B N ORANGE |
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PICKETTYWITCH
RODGER AUSTIN 2YO BAY FILLY R M Austin, Mrs D J Austin Two-year-old filly facing the starter for the second time. At debut 7th (Fr6) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 45 m by Princess Renee (2:25.30) in 2yo F on December 5 at $13.60. Can play a role in the finish. |
Fr7 J F CURTIN |
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ASHES OF JOY
ROBERT & JENNA DUNN 2YO BAY FILLY H C J Webber, Mrs H I Webber Two-year-old filly lining up for the second time. At debut 9th (Fr5) over 1980m at Addington, well beaten by Princess Renee (2:25.30) in 2yo F on December 5 at $5.50. A much better run would not surprise. |
Fr8 J R DUNN |
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BONNY MIKI
TONY BARRON 2YO BROWN FILLY A M Henderson, Mrs D M Henderson Two-year-old filly by Always B Miki out of Ebony Banner having her first start. Finished fourth in a trial on December 9 at Rangiora over 2000m. This run will do her the world of good. |
Fr9 J C MORRISON |
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| 10 | 60433 |
FRANCO LOMU
REGAN TODD 2YO BAY GELDING Mrs G J Kennard, P I Kennard, Small Car World Ltd, F M Endacott ONZM, S R Endacott, P I Baken Fair run when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third behind Giorgio Denario at Ashburton Raceway over 1700m in a 2yo CG on November 13 at $6. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third behind Treacherous Dreams at Addington over 1980m in a 2yo on November 28 at $2.70. Has the ability to take this out. |
Sr1 R D CLOSE |
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| 11 | 76366 |
MATILDA TOO
MARK JONES 2YO BAY FILLY Braeview Limited Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1950m at Rangiora, beaten 11 m by Better Together (2:32.40) in 2yo+ FM on December 14 at $9.50. Two runs back 6th (Fr6) over 2000m at Oamaru beaten 30 m by Bettor Belle (2:27.90) in 2yo F on November 27 at $24.80. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment. |
Sr2 S J OTTLEY |
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LILACS LOCARNO
DEAN TAYLOR 2YO BAY GELDING M D Dickson, Thirsty Thursday Syndicate Two-year-old gelding by Always B Miki out of Lilac Star having his first start. Finished second in a trial on December 9 at Rangiora over 2000m. Later on. |
Sr3 WILSON HOUSE |
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OLYMPIAN
JONNY COX 2YO BAY GELDING P S Brinsdon, I S Wilson, D J Nind, L W Boersma, B J McKone ONZM, G W May, P C Stephens, G M Muir, K C McCallum Two-year-old gelding by Tall Dark Stranger out of American Tart on debut. Won a trial on December 9 at Rangiora over 2000m. Prefer to see him under race conditions before recommending. |
Sr4 J W COX |
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