Ashburton 12 Mar 2026
GOING: S(5)
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AGRAFORUM GROWING INNOVATION 1200m Track: SOFT 7 Out 3m |
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Solid tempo anticipated with Miss Miranda heading them off. INSATIABLE (4) won at Riccarton in his penultimate start when racing just off the pace in a nice rhythm, and then did not appreciate forcing the pace in a tougher field at Wingatui 12 days ago. He is much better placed in this field, and with a kg less to carry, he is good enough to bounce back and win a race like this. TEXAS DOLLY (6) will find this assignment much easier than her last couple of starts, and she can secure the run of the race from the pole position. If the fence is playing fair, then a form reversal is on the cards. MISS MIRANDA (5) fought on gamely to be narrowly beaten into fourth place when resuming at Ascot Park nearly 4 weeks ago. She will strip fitter, and is good enough to figure in the top 3 here. GEMMA FLITZ (2) is getting ready for the poly track season at Riccarton, but that is not to say she can't be competitive on the turf tracks. She trialled up nicely here since her fresh effort, and is worth including. MISS BRITTANY (8) can't be ruled out. Include. SUGGESTED PLAY: Texas Dolly each way value.
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THIRD DECREE
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 6YO BROWN MARE 60.0KG R J ALLAN, MRS A M & J F BRUFORD, L J GREEN, P R HARRISON, S M K HAY, B & K SIMPSON, W J STORM, MRS H M SUTHERLAND, MRS C & EST LATE R B TENNANT At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on February 20 over 1400m, slow going 1.3 len behind Contemplation Bay carrying 58.5kg at $5.60. The start before that got back early 9th of 15 at Wingatui in the LR Hazlett Stakes on February 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Witz End carrying 54.5kg at $34.10. Not far away last start. In the mix. |
8 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 2 | 111x7 |
GEMMA FLITZ
ROSS BECKETT 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 59.0KG K D AITKEN, B P CAMPBELL, N J CARMAN, COMBE GRENAL SYNDICATE, N A DEVCICH, K F FURSDON, C W GUNSON, C HOLLENBERG, R HOPKINSON, E J KELLIHER, C J MCDERMOTT, C J, DONNA, G A & R M SMITH, E C, M & N C WHITE Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after six months second last of 8 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Insatiable with 57.5kg at $10.10. Previously second-up won by a nose at Riccarton Park Synthetic August 6 over 1200m defeating Tumuch with 52kg at $6.20. Will take a lot from that run and looks tough to beat. |
3 DONOVAN COOPER |
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| 3 | 49670 |
THE GOOD SHEPHERD
LEE CALLAWAY 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG MRS L M & S D BLAIR-EDIE Last start 10th of 13 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Trobriand with 59.5kg at $92.70. The run before that 7th of 9 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Tikki with 57kg at $22.30. Likely to find this out of reach. |
11 D R BOTHAMLEY |
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| 4 | 33210 |
INSATIABLE
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG TE AKAU ALL TOO MUCH RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Most recently raced on the pace before fading 11th of 13 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Trobriand with 58.5kg at $5.70. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a 0.2 len at Riccarton Park February 4 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Spartan carrying 54.5kg at $2. Too good to dismiss and deserves another chance. |
7 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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| 5 | 6x1x4 |
MISS MIRANDA
LEN & LACY STEWART 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG HOOFBEAT LTD Second-up today. Last run 4th of 9 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1200m, slow going 0.2 len behind Tikki carrying 54.5kg at $2.70. At only start last preparation won by a head at Ascot Park December 13 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Henry Hubber carrying 54kg at $3.90. Will come on from that run and is one of the leading chances. |
4 KENDRA BAKKER |
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| 6 | 30100 |
TEXAS DOLLY
TERRI RAE 5YO BLACK MARE 54.0KG S J BEATSON, M B J GUERIN, M R SHEPHERD & A D STUART Most recently ran last of 13 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Trobriand carrying 55.5kg at $10.10. Before that 12th of 14 at Riccarton Park in the LR Timaru Stakes on January 24 over 1200m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Pour The Wine carrying 53kg at $6.70. Prepared to overlook that last run; expecting sharp improvement. |
1 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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| 7 | 22756 |
CANDLE
RICHARD DIDHAM 7YO BAY MARE 54.0KG K ADAMSON, T R BARRON, J BUCHANAN, R T CRIBB, P J CUSDIN, M K CUTTS, R E DIDHAM, K DOWNING, L W DUNN, M GLEN, MRS N GROWCOTT, A HARTLEY, M R HOLLAMBY, E K MARTINI, J T, M P & T MCDERMOTT, D MCRAE, S T MOFFETT, J K MORETON, M NEWMAN, J M PHILLIPSON, H ROBERTS, B J SLAGTER, P J TOWNSHEND & E YEATMAN Last start second last of 7 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind The Entertainer with 61kg at $11.20. The race before that eased back early on 5th of 8 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Insatiable carrying 53kg at $8.70. Solid top three prospects. |
9 L T HEMI |
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| 8 | 6408x |
MISS BRITTANY
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS 6YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG BEVERLEY JONES RACING LTD Resuming today after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Riccarton Park September 27 over 1400m, 10 len behind Stonybreck with 54kg at $41.10. First up last campaign sixth of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic August 6 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Gemma Flitz with 54kg at $16.40. Expecting a effective return. |
5 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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| 9 | 91645 |
LISE PAREE
LEN & LACY STEWART 5YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG L J STEWART & EST LATE W J JELLEY Most recently eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track on February 20 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Contemplation Bay carrying 54kg at $17.70. Before that 4th of 8 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Insatiable carrying 54.5kg at $20.20. Looking to others on this occasion. |
2 G A JOGOO |
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| 10 | 822x4 |
MASTER BRUTUS
ANDREW CARSTON 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG G L ALLEN & D D JENSEN Second run back. First-up after 13 months 4th of 8 at Otaki on February 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Oneira carrying 54kg at $5.70. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Te Rapa on December 14 2024 over 1200m, head behind Sweynesday with 58kg at $8.60. Usually performs well second-up and is one of the chances. |
6 MS K WILLIAMS |
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| 11 | 97360 |
ZOULANDER
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 8YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG P C CONNOLLY, G N EARNSHAW, P G JONES, J LAND, C A LEISHMAN, MS C V LINDSAY, B M & J D MCFARLANE, M R PITMAN, T C PROCTOR, A T REID, ROBERT THOMSON (2004) LTD, G A ROGERSON MNZM & SCHOLES FAMILY TRUST Last start ran last of 10 at this track on February 20 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Contemplation Bay with 52kg at $24.60. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1100m, slow going 2.25 len behind Insatiable with 52kg at $22.10. Prefer others. |
10 K R HERCOCK |
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