Ashburton 16 Apr 2026
GOING: S(5)
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THE DAVID WALSH R75 1600M 1600m Track: SOFT 5 Out 3m |
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Genuine tempo with Peecee Pussycat and Lady Georgiana up front. THE ENTERTAINER (1) has not had the best of luck in her last 3 starts in far stronger fields than what she meets here. She revels in wet ground, and with the aid of a 3kg claim, she is perfectly placed to return to winning form. PEECEE PUSSYCAT (2) has been up for a long time, and he always tries his best. He could lead from his good draw, and if he gets his own way in front, he will take plenty of pegging back. MR BULLY TEE (3) was beaten but far from disgraced fresh up in a stronger field here 2 weeks ago over 1300m. His record over this trip is much better, and at an easier level, he can be a quick improver. Each-way. COSMETIC VIRTUE (5) raced well in the spring, and she has a good record on this track. She has the pole position, and though she usually takes a run to get ready, she can figure in the top 4 at odds. SPEED DIAL (6) fought on solidly without all the luck in the world here a fortnight ago. Her form prior was very good, and she is another top 4 hope in an even field. SUGGESTED PLAY: The Entertainer should win this.
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| 1 | 31990 |
THE ENTERTAINER
ANNA FURLONG 5YO BAY MARE 60.0KG G D & MRS P A THURLOW At the latest run second last of 11 at Riverton on April 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Tomasina with 55kg at $9.40. Before that settled back and ran on when 9th of 15 at Riccarton Park in the G3 South Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes on March 21 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Inflamed with 55kg at $27.70. Can improve on the latest effort and is expected to be in the finish. |
4 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 2 | 64236 |
PEECEE PUSSYCAT
SAMANTHA WYNNE 8YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG C A & MRS C A NIMMO Most recently 6th of 9 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 2600m, 3.5 len behind Henry Thomas with 60.5kg at $11.60. The start before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 9 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 2000m, in the wet; 0.3 len behind Cognoscenti with 57kg at $9.60. Capable enough on his day and is a key runner. |
2 M HUDSON |
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| 3 | 067x5 |
MR BULLY TEE
LANCE ROBINSON 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG MERV HALL & FIONA ANDERSEN, LANCE & CHRISTINE ROBINSON Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 11 at this track on April 2 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Toa Haka carrying 54kg at $35.40. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at Riccarton Park on November 16 2024 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Funfetti with 58.5kg at $4.40. Looks hard to beat in this line up. |
9 C A CAMPBELL |
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| 4 | 534x7 |
DELMONICO
ANDREW CARSTON 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG ANDARI LTD Second-up. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after five months 7th of 10 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Vivacious with 58kg at $29.80. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Aqua Man carrying 59.5kg at $4.20. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred. |
8 K MUDHOO |
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| 5 | 3612x |
COSMETIC VIRTUE
LYN PRENDERGAST 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG COLYTON ROAD HOLDINGS LTD, D & D LARDNER, G & V STRAKER, K & F STRAKER, J WIERENGA, T & R GORDON Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse November 19 over 2200m, 1.75 len behind California Gold carrying 54.5kg at $6.60. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at this track February 23 2025 over 1400m, on rain affected going; a nose behind Bracero with 56.5kg at $5.60. Likely to make her presence felt. |
1 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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| 6 | 22138 |
SPEED DIAL
RICHARD DIDHAM 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG A J & R E DIDHAM, S M MCRAE, S T MOFFETT & M J O'MALLEY Most recently 8th of 14 at this track on April 2 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Villasanti with 55kg at $18.80. The start before that 3rd of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Cool 'N' Fast with 55.5kg at $22.70. Can atone. |
7 L T HEMI |
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| 7 | 6x019 |
BALLISTIC MISS
ANNA FURLONG 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG B ADLER, F ARMSTRONG, D BERRYMAN, I BOSS, B CULPH, ETON BLOODSTOCK LTD, D FINDLAY, N K HISCOX, J MCCREERY, D RICHARDSON, N R STRANGE, MRS H R WEBBER, WINDSOR PARK STUD LTD, A, M & R YELAVICH Most recently 9th of 14 at this track on April 2 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Villasanti carrying 54kg at $9.10. Before that won by a 0.3 len at this track March 12 over 1600m defeating Wren carrying 56.5kg at $3.70. Has ability and is one of the chances. |
5 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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| 8 | 55709 |
LADY GEORGIANA
KEVIN MCAULEY 4YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG A ANDERSON, S BROOK, K MCAULEY, C MCKELLAR, G MCQUILKEN, M MCQUILKIN, D MORRISON, M TIMLIN, R WARLOW & WE'VE GOT THE TROTS SYNDICATE (MGR: ARMAND VAN DER EIK) Dual acceptor. Last start 9th of 14 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Willit with 53kg at $13.50. The run before that 10th of 14 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1200m, 4 len behind Jetstream with 54kg at $32.30. Must improve off a last-start ninth over 1400m at this track to feature in the finish. |
6 K R HERCOCK |
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| 9 | 0900x |
PIRATES 'N' GOLD
CENTAINE SPITTLES 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG CENTAINE SPITTLES, SHANE LILLEY, EHIPA THOMPSON, STEVE CLARKE, RAY ABERNETHY, STEVE LOVETT & ALLISON TILSON First-up. Finished off last campaign 14th of 16 at Riccarton Park November 12 over 2600m, soft track; 14 len behind Unleash The Beast with 57kg at $76.70. First up last campaign second last of 11 at this track October 11 over 1600m, 8 len behind Sir Albert carrying 54kg at $72.10. Prefer others. |
3 BRETT MURRAY |
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