Phar Lap Raceway 07 Jun 2026
GOING: H(9)
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WAIMATE RC LIFE MEMBERS 1200m Track: HVY9 True |
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Plenty of pace from Illicit Dreams, Miss Miranda and I'munstoppable vying for the lead, with a few others keeping them honest. EXPRESS COUP (4) has been holding her form strongly, and she revels in wet ground. Her course starts are good from limited opportunities here, and with the aid of the pole position, she will be hard to hold out. LEEDOX (10) was put aside after a poor run at Gore in the spring. This ex-Hong Kong trained gelding has been given more time to acclimatise to his new surroundings, and his fresh up effort last prep was full of merit. Follow any market moves. ANNIA AURELIA (9) resumed from a long spell last spring at Riccarton and caught the eye with a bold fifth at Riccarton before being sent for another spell. She may have had some unreported issues, but she looked in good condition when close up in a recent trial, and with Tina Comignaghi in the saddle, she has to be respected fresh up. Each way. LOMBARDI (3) resumes after more than a year off the scene, He win fresh up the last time he was tried, and he is worthy of respect fresh. LA BELLA NERA (6) is more than capable of a top 4 finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Express Coup is the one to beat, but respect the market moves around Leedox.
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THE GOOD SHEPHERD
LEE CALLAWAY 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG MRS L M & S D BLAIR-EDIE Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 7 at Riccarton Park on May 2 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Insatiable carrying 57kg at $22.20. Before that won by 0.7 len at Ascot Park April 19 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Rochello with 56kg at $9.40. Worth another chance. |
2 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 2 | 321x4 |
ILLICIT DREAMS
KENNY RAE 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG K RAE, S RAE, C LOW, S RUMBLE & A RUMBLE Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after four months 4th of 7 at Riccarton Park on May 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Insatiable carrying 57kg at $6.90. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Te Rapa on May 3 2025 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Force Of Nature carrying 55.5kg at $8.60. Will need to improve sharply. |
4 ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE |
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| 3 | x140x |
LOMBARDI
BRUCE SMITH 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MRS A M & A R HUTCHINSON, MRS S M PRUE, S ROSE & B S SMITH Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 15 months. Finished off last preparation tenth of 14 at Wingatui in the LR Dunedin Gold Cup March 1 2025 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind Loftys Gift with 59kg at $14.10. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Riccarton Park February 5 2025 over 1600m defeating Richard Stomper carrying 59kg at $9.60. Expecting a bright return. |
3 L T HEMI |
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| 4 | 41632 |
EXPRESS COUP
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG G H & R J CARR, P C CONNOLLY, J & R COUPLAND, L JACKSON, M R PITMAN, A T REID, E & J TAYLOR, T THOMAS & A WALTERS Racing well recently. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Riverton on May 8 over 1200m, on a wet track; 0.2 len behind Sir Sterling with 56.5kg at $3.30. Before that 3rd of 7 at Riccarton Park on May 2 over 1200m, slow going 1.2 len behind Insatiable with 55.5kg at $13.20. Honest type with strong claims. |
1 A NAJIB |
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| 5 | 1x430 |
MISS MIRANDA
LEN & LACY STEWART 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG HOOFBEAT LTD Comes here off a 57-day let-up. Most recently second last of 12 at Riccarton Park on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Insatiable with 55kg at $40.20. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Ashburton on March 12 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Master Brutus with 54.5kg at $6.20. Has ability and is one of the chances. |
8 KENDRA BAKKER |
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| 6 | 0406x |
LA BELLA NERA
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS 6YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG MRS K G PARSONS Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Reefton January 7 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Say Satono with 54kg at $7.40. First up last campaign eighth of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic August 6 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Gemma Flitz with 55kg at $13.50. Has top-three prospects. |
5 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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| 7 | x180x |
I'MUNSTOPPABLE
LYN PRENDERGAST 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG 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 Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign second last of 14 at Te Rapa December 13 over 1200m, soft track; 15 len behind Britannia Gold with 57kg at $27.80. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4.5 len win. Matamata October 4 over 1200m in the wet defeating Moneypenny with 54kg at $8.30. Will take a lot from this run but stays under notice. |
6 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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| 8 | 75375 |
LISE PAREE
LEN & LACY STEWART 5YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG L J STEWART & EST LATE W J JELLEY Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run second last in a small field at Riverton on May 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Sir Sterling with 54kg at $16. The race before that second last of 8 at Ascot Park on April 19 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind The Good Shepherd carrying 54kg at $8.50. Expect she will make amends. |
10 G A JOGOO |
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| 9 | 33x5x |
ANNIA AURELIA
ANNA FURLONG 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG EST LATE K J HICKMAN ONZM Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation 5th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Brave Spirit with 55kg at $9.80. Won previous preparation first up won by 0.8 len at this track October 8 2024 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Jack Attack with 57kg at $2.70. Trialled on May 20 at Ashburton over 1000m and finished fourth. Anticipating her to hit the ground running this campaign. |
9 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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| 10 | 0x39x |
LEEDOX
STEPHANIE FAULKNER 6YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG 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. Is first-up after a break of nine months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Gore September 21 over 1335m, on heavy track; 21 len behind Miss Onaki with 58kg at $6.40. Previously first up; third of 9 at Wingatui September 5 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Megalomaniac with 59kg at $3.90. Expect a forward showing. |
7 T R MOSELEY |
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