Reefton 07 Jan 2026
GOING: G(4)
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DAWSONS HOTEL 1400m Track: SOFT5 True |
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Reasonable tempo with Le Rogier probably leading but a few others should keep him honest. POSSESS (2) was too strong at Omoto 3 days ago, and the Myers stable normally has no trouble with the quick turnaround in races. He has a good draw, and in a field that is not much harder, he is set to repeat the dose. SPEED DIAL (3) chased home a very smart mare at Omoto on Sunday, and in this easier field with only a kilo more to carry, she will be hard to hold out. The only query is the 3-day backup. TOUGH TIME (1) fought hard off a tough trip from a wide gate at Ashburton a fortnight ago, and from a kinder draw this time, he can figure in the top 3. GRAND CRU (4) kept up a strong gallop when making her mid-race move at Omoto 3 days ago, and she will be peaking third up from a spell. If this race has not come too soon for her, then she can run into the money again. Include. LE ROGIER (5) has had a gear change since his last effort that left a lot to be desired. He is better than that and is worth another chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Possess and Speed Dial to quinella this race.
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| 1 | 00927 |
TOUGH TIME
ANDREW CARSTON 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG B C THOMAS CNZM Most recently 7th of 14 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind My Sharona with 59.5kg at $30.10. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, nose behind Winexpress carrying 56kg at $44. Right in the mix. |
4 K MUDHOO |
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| 2 | x4531 |
POSSESS
KEVIN MYERS 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG J T KING & K T MYERS Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. At the latest run won by 4 len at Omoto January 4 over 1500m on a soft track defeating Solar Saint carrying 57.5kg at $3.80. Before that 3rd of 11 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 2100m, 3 len behind Platinum Tyche carrying 58.5kg at $6.70. Draws a nice barrier and will be very competitive again. |
2 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 3 | x4662 |
SPEED DIAL
RICHARD DIDHAM 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG A J & R E DIDHAM, S M MCRAE, S T MOFFETT & M J O'MALLEY Most recently 2nd of 7 at Omoto on January 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Bozo with 57kg at $13. Before that second last of 7 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 2100m, 17 len behind He's A Battler carrying 54kg at $16. Nice effort last time. Major player. |
8 L T HEMI |
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| 4 | 00x92 |
GRAND CRU
STEVEN WOODSFORD 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG T O HARRISON Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Our Clarry carrying 56kg at $55. Second-up 2nd of 12 at Omoto on January 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Captain Upham carrying 55.5kg at $20.80. Among the better chances. |
5 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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| 5 | 100x0 |
LE ROGIER
NAYTON MITCHELL 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG J HOWISON Second-up. First-up after three months raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, slow going 21 len behind Radiant Lass with 56.5kg at $14.40. Previously second-up won by a head at Riccarton Park Synthetic September 11 over 1400m defeating Quisiera with 58.5kg at $11.40. Has won second up before and should do much better. |
9 DARREN DANIS |
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| 6 | 09743 |
EXPLOSIVE LASS
STEVEN WOODSFORD 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG THIRSTY MOB SYNDICATE, TRIPLE STAR SYNDICATE, F MCCARTHY, K PECK, P HOWLETT & A PASCOE Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 12 at Omoto on January 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Captain Upham with 54.5kg at $10.40. The run before that 4th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Our Clarry carrying 54.5kg at $22.20. Not far away last time. Bold showing expected. |
6 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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| 7 | x7005 |
GIUSSEPE FERRANTE
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG L VIBERT, I MACRAE, G FYFE, DR L RAJPAL, GRAEME PICKERING, BARBARA PICKERING, G A ROGERSON MNZM & M PITMAN Last start 5th of 10 at Omoto on January 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Thedreamsnotover carrying 54kg at $13. The race before that 11th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Our Clarry carrying 56kg at $18. Can bounce back. |
7 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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| 8 | 08280 |
AMIINIT
JOHN BLACKADDER 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG PARTNERSHIP 2022 At the latest run 12th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, slow going 14 len behind Blue Goddess with 55.5kg at $39.60. The race before that 8th of 11 at Cromwell on November 30 over 2030m, 4.5 len behind Esperimento carrying 53kg at $9.40. Others preferred. |
3 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 9 | 7800x |
PURE FICTION
JESS LAND 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG MISS M AURET, V BURT, P A & MRS S P FAULKNER, JESS LAND EQUESTRIAN LTD, J & J LAND, J C LANGWORTHY, M LARSEN-CHURCH, D & M MENZIES First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 16 at Riccarton Park October 25 over 1600m, 18 len behind Iffin Doubt Dance carrying 52kg at $40. When resuming last campaign ninth of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic June 26 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Holdem with 55kg at $55.90. Not keen on her chances. |
1 BRETT MURRAY |
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| 10 | 00708 |
HUZZAH
AINSLEY MCLEOD 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG BRYAN GRAFAS, STEVE GODDARD, GUY MCDONALD, GRANT O'CONNOR, JOHN MCLEOD, CHASE A FOX SYNDICATE, PETER CORBETT & AINSLEY MCLEOD Dual acceptor. Last start 8th of 11 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Radiant Lass carrying 52kg at $47.30. The start before that 12th of 14 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1220m, 13 len behind Palace Princess carrying 54kg at $50.60. Prefer others. |
9 DARREN DANIS |
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