Ashburton 20 Feb 2026
GOING: S(7)
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VERNON & VAZEY TRUCK PARTS 2200m Track: Soft 7 True |
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ELEGANT LADY (3) was disappointing at Wingatui last time out on Boxing Day and has been given plenty of time to get over that effort. She stays at 2200m, which suggests she has not missed any important work, and with a return to this track, she can bounce straight back into the money. QUINTABELLE (2) let down powerfully to score over a mile at Riccarton when second up from a spell. She has won twice third up in the past, and she should have no trouble stepping up to 2200m for the first time. Stick with her. IFFIDIDIT (1) can't be faulted in her recent form, and she was running on late when finishing second last time out in a similar field. A wet track is no problem, and she is overdue for another win. COURT OF APPEAL (7) caught the eye late over a mile fresh up at Riccarton nearly 4 weeks ago, and she usually improves quickly with racing. She drops 7kg, and can't be ruled out of a top 3 finish. KINDLING SPARK (9) has won over this trip, and she is much sharper second up. Each way. SUGGESTED PLAY: Court Of Appeal each way.
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| 1 | 32332 |
IFFIDIDIT
ANNA FURLONG 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG A E, A M, G L, L S & S L DUNCAN, EAST WEST FENCING LTD, G JOHNSON, J R LAST-HARRIS, D J & S MULLALLY, NEXT LEVEL DEVELOPMENTS LTD, G & R PANNETT, M & P PIEBENGA, B & R N PRESTON, M J & M P SHEPPARD & E M WEBBER Form hard to fault. Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Quintabelle carrying 55kg at $4.60. The run before that 3rd of 11 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 1.2 len behind Noble Knight carrying 53kg at $6.50. Going well and rates highly. |
2 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 2 | 46x21 |
QUINTABELLE
ANNA FURLONG 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG BARRON FAMILY PARTNERSHIP, BLUE KHAKI SYNDICATE (MGR: NIC POPHAM), BOTTING FAMILY PARTNERSHIP, K DAVIDSON, R C DENNIS, ELDER FAMILY SYNDICATE, J FALLOW, RIDERS ON THE STORM SYNDICATE, ROBBIE'S RACERS EMILY SYNDICATE & H J ROBINSON Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 10 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1400m, in the wet; 0.6 len behind Graeme John carrying 58kg at $25.40. Second-up favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.6 len at Riccarton Park February 4 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Iffididit with 54kg at $2.60. Facing a 5.5kg hike in the weights from the last start but still makes plenty of appeal. |
8 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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| 3 | 68294 |
ELEGANT LADY
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG TE AKAU CHERRY BLOSSOM 2019 RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Comes off a 56 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 10 at Wingatui on December 26 over 2200m, slow going 6 len behind Mayor Of Norwood carrying 54.5kg at $9.40. The race before that 2nd of 7 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 2100m, 2.5 len behind He's A Battler carrying 59.5kg at $2.70. Terrific chance to return to form. |
3 COURTNEY BARNES |
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| 4 | 00803 |
COMPLICATE
BRETT INGLIS 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG D G & MRS V M CASELEY, MISS M L GAZZARD & B A INGLIS Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 10 at Wingatui on February 7 over 2200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind In Vegas carrying 54kg at $13.40. The run before that second last of 11 at Wingatui on January 17 over 2200m, slow going 18 len behind Mayor Of Norwood with 54kg at $22.50. Not far off the winner latest and looks a genuine hope. |
1 L T HEMI |
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| 5 | 7x778 |
TAIMATE DIVA
ANDREW CARSTON 7YO BAY MARE 55.0KG TAIMATE EQUINE FOUNDATION SYNDICATE (MGR: DAVID HICKMAN) Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 11 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 2000m, slow going 13 len behind Akenehi with 57.5kg at $36.20. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 2000m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Noble Knight with 54kg at $33.90. Not going well enough. Looking elsewhere. |
4 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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| 6 | 02640 |
STAR BALLOT
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG MS S E BOURKE, C BROWN, J C DORAN, G N EARNSHAW, S W GRANT, MRS N HARDY-SMITH, P R HARRISON, R JOHNSTON, B M MCFARLANE, A & C PHILLIPS, MRS B J & G K PICKERING, M R PITMAN, B W STEWART, D M STOTHART & MRS L VIBERT At the latest run got back early 13th of 17 at Trentham in the G3 Wellington Cup on January 31 over 3200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Manzor Blue with 53kg at $64.30. The start before that 4th of 18 at Trentham on January 17 over 2200m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Indie Ardie carrying 59.5kg at $30. Don't dismiss. |
9 BRETT MURRAY |
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| 7 | 60x71 |
COURT OF APPEAL
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG FORTUNA COURT OF APPEAL SYNDICATE (MGR: JOHN GALVIN) Second run back. First-up after two months 7th of 14 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Accidental Tourist carrying 59.5kg at $16.70. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 12 at Riccarton Park on September 27 over 1580m, 3.5 len behind Show Pony carrying 56.5kg at $5.80. Plenty of improvement to come. |
12 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 8 | 35642 |
PEECEE PUSSYCAT
SAMANTHA WYNNE 8YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG C A & MRS C A NIMMO Last start 4th of 10 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Quintabelle carrying 54kg at $18.30. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Wingatui on January 17 over 2200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Mayor Of Norwood carrying 54kg at $19.20. In the mix. |
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| 9 | 240x5 |
KINDLING SPARK
TERRI RAE 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG MAADI ALUMNI SYNDICATE Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 10 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Quintabelle carrying 54kg at $14.20. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Phar Lap Racecourse October 9 over 2200m on a rain affected track defeating She's So Reliable with 58kg at $5.20. Strips fitter and is among the chances. |
5 DARREN DANIS |
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| 10 | 2x965 |
MOUSSAIEFF
KEZIA MURPHY 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG J C BLACKADDER, P J BLACKTOPP, MISS K C MURPHY & C A ROWE Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 9th of 11 at Wingatui on January 17 over 2200m, slow going 13 len behind Mayor Of Norwood with 53kg at $10.70. Second-up 6th of 11 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 2000m, slow going 10 len behind Akenehi with 56.5kg at $14.10. Can find best this time. |
11 DONOVAN COOPER |
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| 11 | 53010 |
SEFTON
VICKY RAMHIT 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG VICKY RAMHIT, RAHUL BEEHARRY & VICKASH RAMHIT Last start 10th of 13 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Afire with 57kg at $25.20. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.3 len at Kurow December 30 over 1800m on a rain affected track defeating Morus carrying 60kg at $5.80. Needs to find a few lengths. |
6 G A JOGOO |
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| 12 | 37113 |
HENRY THOMAS
SOPHIE HARGREAVES & NAOMI MURFITT 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG MISS L S HARGREAVES, MRS N & P G MURFITT Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 11 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 2000m, slow going 4 len behind Akenehi carrying 56kg at $3.30. The start before that came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Riccarton Park January 14 over 2000m on a soft track defeating Dioressence with 59kg at $10.70. Can figure in the finish. |
10 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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