Ashburton 02 Jul 2026
GOING: H(8)
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GALLAGHER INSURANCE 1400m Track: HEAVY 8 Out 3m |
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Without a great deal of early pace evident Undisputed may lead the way over Megalomaniac. BETTY SPAGHETTI (1) was back in from when winning easily at Wingatui in her penultimate start, and then lacked a finish as the favourite last time out at Riccarton. She has a superior gate this time, and she has never missed a cheque in 5 starts here, including a couple of wins. Follow your money. LOMBARDI (2) ran a bottler fresh up off a long break when leading up and only weakening late for second at Riccarton in the same race as the top pick. He will be better for the run, and he can go one better. UNDISPUTED (7) has rushed through the grades this prep, winning all 3 starts, and now dropping 3kg in weight for her toughest test yet. She is up to the challenge, and she can win again. ROYAL VALOUR (4) is having a good season, and he returns to his favourite track and trip here. Each-way all day. LORD DARCI (5) was much improved when finishing fourth in a similar field at Riccarton 12 days ago. He is one to include in all combos at some nice value. SUGGESTED PLAY: Betty Spaghetti will be hard to beat in this.
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| 1 | 30715 |
BETTY SPAGHETTI
ANNA FURLONG 6YO BAY MARE 60.0KG R C DENNIS, B, J & J FODIE, H ROBINSON, GARY POPHAM, TOM DIXON, BOTTING FAMILY, BARRON FAMILY, ROBBIES BETTY SYNDICATE, CS & PS SYNDICATE, LUCKY JACK SYNDICATE, RACKERS SYNDICATE & STABLE INVESTMENTS SYNDICATE Most recently 5th of 8 at Riccarton Park on June 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Tomasina carrying 57kg at $1.80. The race before that favourite; won by 1.75 len at Wingatui May 31 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Penvose Lad carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. Not far away last time. Certainly worth another chance. |
3 TOM WIGRAM |
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| 2 | 140x2 |
LOMBARDI
BRUCE SMITH 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG MRS A M & A R HUTCHINSON, MRS S M PRUE, S ROSE & B S SMITH Second run back. First-up after 16 months tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at Riccarton Park on June 20 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Tomasina with 59kg at $14.40. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at this track on February 23 2025 over 2200m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Complicate carrying 60kg at $2.60. Fitter and looks hard to beat. |
6 BRETT MURRAY |
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| 3 | 21x24 |
PENVOSE LAD
EBONY TURNER 5YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG A E DUNCAN, G L DUNCAN, S L DUNCAN, L S DUNCAN, S E MULLALLY, D J MULLALLY Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up came from the tail of the field 2nd of 11 at Wingatui on May 31 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Betty Spaghetti carrying 59kg at $10. Second run from a spell 4th of 10 at Oamaru on June 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Tumuch with 58.5kg at $4.20. Among the chances. |
5 C A CAMPBELL |
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| 4 | 71443 |
ROYAL VALOUR
BEVAN & ROBYN WILSON 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG B W & MRS R A WILSON Recent form sound. Most recently sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Riccarton Park on June 20 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Tomasina carrying 58kg at $5.70. The run before that 4th of 11 at Riccarton Park on May 2 over 1600m, slow going 1.1 len behind Stonybreck carrying 55kg at $16.10. In the mix again. |
4 BRIDGET GRYLLS |
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| 5 | 89904 |
LORD DARCI
BEVAN & ROBYN WILSON 8YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG B W & R A WILSON Most recently 4th of 8 at Riccarton Park on June 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Tomasina carrying 56kg at $13. Before that 11th of 16 at Riccarton Park in the LR Great Easter Stakes on April 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Inflamed with 53.5kg at $56.90. Among the better chances. |
2 Y ATCHAMAH |
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| 6 | 72563 |
GO LOTTE
KELVIN TYLER 7YO BAY MARE 54.0KG K L & V TYLER Last start 3rd of 9 at Wingatui on June 28 over 1600m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind The Hangover carrying 54kg at $10.40. Before that 6th of 8 at Riccarton Park on June 20 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Tomasina with 52kg at $10.60. Rates highly on best form and is certainly in the mix. |
7 COURTNEY BARNES |
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| 7 | 3x111 |
UNDISPUTED
BRUCE TAPPER 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG MRS J J & K L TAPPER On a three run winning streak. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.4 len at Riccarton Park June 20 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Candle with 57kg at $1.90. Before that favourite; won by 5 len at Wingatui May 31 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Magnastar with 59kg at $2.90. Major player once again. |
1 BILLY JACOBSON |
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| 8 | 45558 |
MEGALOMANIAC
MAURICE FORDE 8YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG M E FORDE At the latest run ran second last of 9 at Wingatui on June 28 over 1600m, on heavy track; 12 len behind The Hangover with 56.5kg at $7.50. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Oamaru on June 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Tumuch with 54kg at $10.40. Disappointing of late and others rate better. |
8 JACK TAPLIN |
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