Phar Lap Raceway   07 Jun 2026
 
GOING: H(9)

WILLOW GLEN STUD 2200m

Track: HVY9     True  

Expecting El Ultimo to take up the running with Peecee Pussycat and Cosmetic Virtue close at hand. KIWI MAGIC (6) showed his quality when winning his penultimate start at Riccarton on the turf there, before struggling up in class on the poly track. He is so much better than that, and he can make amends in this weaker assignment. Follow your money. INCREDIBLE (4) is a consistent performer having his first run around this circuit. He was a brave runner-up off a wide gate on the Riccarton poly track just over 3 weeks ago, and he can go one better here. CHERRYVILLE (1) has not won for some time, but his recent performances have been near enough for a race like this. With the right run from the pole position, he can have the last say in his first attempt at a longer trip. COSMETIC VIRTUE (8) peaked on her fresh up run when leading at Ashburton, and then dropped out badly to finish last at Riccarton just over 5 weeks ago. She has a good record over this trip, and is worth another chance at good odds. LINED SATIN (7) can mix her form, but her stable has to be respected when they travel. SUGGESTED PLAY: Kiwi Magic is the one to beat.
1 23304 CHERRYVILLE
BRIAN & SHANE ANDERTON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B J ANDERTON ONZM & EST LATE L E ANDERTON
At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at Wingatui on May 31 over 1600m, on a wet track; 0.9 len behind Tralee Bay with 58.5kg at $9.20. Before that 10th of 13 at Riccarton Park on May 2 over 1800m, slow going 3.5 len behind O'riordan carrying 59kg at $13.10. Will take plenty of beating.
1
C A CAMPBELL
WHITE,GREEN BRACES,RED SLEEVES,GREEN ARM BAND,CAP,RED QUARTERS
2 66564 PROSERVE
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
MRS A COCHRANE, P CONNOLLY, A REID, A WALTERS & M R PITMAN
Last start 4th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 14 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind Star Ballot with 56.5kg at $15.80. The run before that got back early 6th of 8 at Riccarton Park on May 2 over 2600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Capo Dell Impero with 53kg at $16.80. This looks a nice assignment so he can bounce back.
6
A NAJIB
RED, SILVER FERNLEAF, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPES, WHITE CAP
3 36690 PEECEE PUSSYCAT
SAMANTHA WYNNE
8YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C A & MRS C A NIMMO
Most recently sat on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Wingatui on May 31 over 2200m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Imperative with 53.5kg at $20.50. The start before that 9th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 14 over 2200m, 8 len behind Star Ballot with 57.5kg at $17.50. Can play a role in the outcome.
2
ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE
EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW TRINITY KNOT
4 32162 INCREDIBLE
ANNA FURLONG
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
RAPTORS THOROUGHBRED, NZ GINGKOSUN LTD, Z MAN, W LI, E XU & MILAN PARK STUD LTD
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 14 over 2200m, 4.5 len behind Star Ballot carrying 57kg at $6.10. The run before that 6th of 13 at Riccarton Park on May 2 over 1800m, slow going 1.75 len behind O'riordan carrying 57kg at $11.60. One of the chief contenders.
9
JACK TAPLIN
INDIGO ,BLACK DIAMONDS,GOLD SLEEVES,BLACK STARS,INDIGO CAP,GOLD STRIPES
5 3860x VAGUE
LEN & LACY STEWART
10YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
MISS L M E STEWART
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Riverton March 8 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 30 len behind Sight To See carrying 54kg at $50.70. Previously first up; second in a small field at Oamaru September 22 2024 over 1600m, soft track; 0.8 len behind Albatross with 58kg at $14.10. Prepared to watch.
10
KENDRA BAKKER
MAROON, WHITE BRACES, WHITE SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK ARMBANDS, LIGHT PINK CAP
6 60518 KIWI MAGIC
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
J F & MRS K G PARSONS
Most recently 8th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 14 over 2200m, 6 len behind Star Ballot with 52.5kg at $3.70. The run before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a 0.4 len at Riccarton Park May 2 over 2000m in soft going defeating Vendabelle carrying 55.5kg at $11.30. Great chance to atone.
11
FLOOR MOERMAN
RED, WHITE MALTESE CROSS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, CAP
7 26106 LINED SATIN
BRIAN & SHANE ANDERTON
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
MRS C M & G B CLELAND
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Ascot Park on May 10 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Flash Roca carrying 54.5kg at $11.10. The start before that 11th of 14 at Riccarton Park on April 11 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Cognoscenti with 54.5kg at $8.50. Definite winning chance. Worth including.
4
T R MOSELEY
MAGENTA, GOLD SASH, SLEEVES, QUARTERS CAP
8 12x50 COSMETIC VIRTUE
LYN PRENDERGAST
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
COLYTON ROAD HOLDINGS LTD, D & D LARDNER, G & V STRAKER, K & F STRAKER, J WIERENGA, T & R GORDON
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Not raced for 36 days. Resuming faded in the straight 5th of 9 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1600m, 3 len behind Ballistic Miss carrying 54kg at $9.80. Second-up ran last of 13 at Riccarton Park on May 2 over 1800m, on a slow track; 6 len behind O'riordan carrying 52.5kg at $60.10. Tough to beat if near her best.
7
TINA COMIGNAGHI
YELLOW, LIGHT PINK HALVED VERTICAL, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES,COLLAR, LIGHT PINK CAP, YELLOW QUARTERS, YELLOW PEAK
9 05x05 EL ULTIMO
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
J W BRADSHAW, G P COFFER, A R COOKSON, G N GLOGOSKI, J F PARSONS, M J PRENDERGAST & L A SKINNER
Third-up today. First-up 11th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 14 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Purple Prose with 59kg at $38.40. Second run from a spell 5th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 27 over 2200m, 1.5 len behind Roca Mile with 59kg at $15.90. Capable enough and is worth serious consideration.
5
TRISTON MOODLEY
RED,WHITE MALTESE CROSS,NAVY SLEEVES,WHITE ARM BAND,WHITE CAP
10 42088 SINCERE
ANDREW CARSTON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
P REIDIE, M SCULLY, C, J & W FRETWELL, C HOUSTON, H DARRY, CARSTON RACING (NO.1) SYNDICATE, MAKING MEMOIRS SYNDICATE, I & S KININMONTH, A MURFITT & R QUIRK
Last start 8th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 27 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind Roca Mile carrying 54.5kg at $9.70. The start before that got back early 8th of 13 at Riccarton Park on May 2 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Kiwi Magic with 58kg at $24.40. Can play a role in the outcome.
8
BRIDGET GRYLLS
BLACK,RED EPAULETTES, SEAMS SLEEVES, RED CAP
11 60090 ARCTIC OCEAN
MAURICE FORDE
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
M E FORDE
Most recently ran last of 13 at Wingatui on May 31 over 2200m, on heavy track; 63 len behind Taramea Lad carrying 53.5kg at $23.20. The start before that 9th of 12 at Riverton on May 8 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Mamaea with 53.5kg at $22.70. Looking to others.
3
ALAN LAI
EMERALD GREEN, GOLD CROSS SASHES, STRIPES SLEEVES, STRIPES CAP