Woodville   19 Jun 2026
 
GOING: H(10)

MATT SPARROW CONTRACTING 1200m

Track: HEAVY 10     True  

Plenty of pace with Littleredcorvette and Our Sassie Anne up front, pressured by Great Escape and Rosesrred. GREAT ESCAPE (3) continued with her consistent form when finishing runner-up by a head as a short-priced favourite fresh up at Otaki nearly 5 weeks ago. Her only win came on this track, and the extra 100m should be no trouble. Follow your money. BRIGIT (7) finished third behind the top pick in the same race last time out, and she will continue to get better with more racing. She may not want it too wet, but she is a must for all top 4 combos. PUDDLE OF MUDD (1) got too far back in a better field than this at Whanganui nearly 3 weeks ago, and he should race a lot more handily from a superior gate this time. Stick with him on an each-way basis. BALLROOM BLITZ (2) had 3 starts late last year before being put aside to wait for some heavy tracks. She will be ready to rumble fresh, so don't risk her. SUGGESTED PLAY: Great Escape should win.
1 x5128 PUDDLE OF MUDD
BRYCE REVELL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
O & J PERRETT
At the latest run ran second last of 9 at Wanganui on May 30 over 1340m, slow going 6 len behind Shameless Star with 55kg at $14.60. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Waverley on May 9 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind New York Belle carrying 59kg at $12.50. Prepared to forget last start; can do better.
1
ELEN NICHOLAS
RED, BLACK CHECKS, ARMBAND, CAP
2 x423x BALLROOM BLITZ
ROBBIE PATTERSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
JOHN & CAROLE LYNSKEY, BLUE READ, DARREL NICHOLAS, RACHEL UTIGER-SMITH, STEPHEN WILSON, MICHAEL WILSON, GREG & CHRISTINE BLYDE, JACK & DOREEN DANIELS, RICHARD BARLOW, SUZANNE CURSONS, KAPITI KINGS SYNDICATE & LINDA WHITE
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway Rating 65 December 31 over 2000m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Innocent Victim carrying 58kg at $4. First up last campaign fourth of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway November 21 over 1400m, soft track; 2 len behind Palmarow carrying 57.5kg at $24.50. Expected to play a major role.
4
JACK TAPLIN
BLACK, WHITE DIAMONDS, LIGHT PINK ARMBAND, CAP
3 322x2 GREAT ESCAPE
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
M ARNOTT, M BAYLEY, A J, MRS G P & MRS S FELL, GOODWOOD STUD LTD (MANAGER: W P FELL), DR R J ISAACS, MRS K A MYERS, DR J C NEALE, D & MRS L RUSSELL
Second-up. First-up after 13 months gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 8 at Otaki on May 16 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.3 len behind Benerro carrying 58kg at $2.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Wanganui on March 15 2025 over 1340m, 0.8 len behind Metaverse carrying 56.5kg at $3.20. Sure to be right there at the business end.
7
KELLY MYERS
MAGENTA, GOLD FIVE SPOTS, CAP
4 2106x AMAZING SON
LISA LATTA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
T LOVERIDGE & L LATTA
Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Trentham October 26 over 1000m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Kosta carrying 58.5kg at $16.10. On debut second of 9 at Hawera Mdn-Sw August 10 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Humza Bey carrying 58.5kg at $11.30. Likely to be up for this.
5
J K RIDDELL
PURPLE,BROWN BAND
5 1x70x RIPPANALL
BILL THURLOW AND SAM O'MALLEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
RIPPANALL SYNDICATE
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 13th of 15 at Trentham December 20 over 1400m, soft track; 10 len behind Anderson Bridge with 59kg at $23.50. When resuming last campaign seventh of 11 at Wanganui November 29 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Rabega carrying 57kg at $10.10. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
9
ERIN M LEIGHTON
NAVY, HOT PINK SPOTS, CAP
6 837x1 CHART THE STARS
JOSHUA SHAW
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
I D & S R GRAY, G B & P A GRAY, A & K GRAY, D & M O'BRIEN, H & E DUFF, W PELLETT, R THOMPSON, R SHAW, C & K HARDY, J J SHAW, M HARDY
Second-up. First-up after five months ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a 0.4 len at Hastings May 21 over 1200m in heavy going defeating East End Lad with 53.5kg at $17.20. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1200m, 6 len behind Magice with 55kg at $22.90. Back in great order and is a genuine hope.
13
FLOOR MOERMAN
GREEN,RED DIAGONAL STRIPES,HOOPS SLEEVES,WHITE CAP
7 347x3 BRIGIT
ALLAN SHARROCK
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
MRS K M STANLEY
Second run back. First-up after a year 3rd of 8 at Otaki on May 16 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Benerro with 57kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on February 1 2025 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Special Sakura carrying 57kg at $3.20. Fitter and worth following up.
3
TONI DAVIES
BLACK, WHITE DISC, BLACK MOUNTAINS, WHITE CHECKS SLEEVES, WHITE CHECKS CAP
8 15x2x FASHION SAVVY
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
HOWARD & PAMELA FORBES
Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign 2nd of 9 at Tauherenikau on November 9 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Uncle Arch with 56.5kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign 7th of 10 at Otaki on November 3 2024 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Lemaitre carrying 56.5kg at $13.40. Finished eighth in a Foxton trial over 1000m on May 12. Expecting a strong run fresh.
6
ROHAN MUDHOO
MAROON,GREEN TARTAN,MAROON SLEEVES,GREEN CHECKS,WHITE CAP
9 2203x ROSESRRED
TRACEY BLISS
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
S F & MISS T L BLISS
Is first-up after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway October 24 over 1600m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Dresse' Par Joli with 56.5kg at $2.50. First up last campaign second of 10 at Hawera May 6 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Get Funky with 55.5kg at $10.90. Strong top three prospect.
8
C DELL
 AQUA, WHITE FOUR LEAF CLOVER, ARMBANDS, AQUA CAP, WHITE QUARTERS
10 x150x TURN IT UP
ROYDON BERGERSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
IN TO WIN TURN IT UP SYNDICATE (MGR: TINEKE BALCOMBE)
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Wanganui November 29 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Rabega carrying 57kg at $4.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Trentham September 20 over 1200m slow track defeating Merkel with 56.5kg at $13.50. Anticipating another solid first-up effort.
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NAVY, WHITE INTOWINCONZ, WHITE CAP
11 150x8 WAIATA
GUY LOWRY & LEAH ZYDENBOS
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
S DERNEHL, MRS L GARDINER, A B & C RENNELL, J L & T V RIDER
Second-up. First-up after five months ran second last of 9 at Wanganui on May 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Albarossa carrying 56.5kg at $6.90. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Pukekohe Rating 65 on December 6 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Sibling Rivalry carrying 56kg at $7.20. Rates highly and should do much better.
11
AMBER RIDDELL
BLACK,GOLD CIRCLE,M,P,BLACK SLEEVES,RED CHECKS,GOLD CAP,BLACK POM POM
12 978x3 OUR SASSIE ANNE
ERIN HOCQUARD
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
R J CORLISS
Second-up. First-up after seven months 3rd of 9 at Wanganui on May 30 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Albarossa with 54.5kg at $6.80. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Waverley on October 19 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Magawa with 56kg at $52.70. Shaping up nicely and is definitely worth including.
12
KAVISH CHOWDHOORY
PURPLE,MAUVE DIABLO,COLLAR,BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE SEAMS, BLACK CAP ,PURPLE QUARTERS, MAUVE POM POM
13 54x79 LUMINANCE
KURTIS PERTAB
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
TINEKE PERTAB
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 9 at Otaki on April 24 over 1200m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Cremant with 55kg at $6.10. Last start 9th of 11 at Te Aroha on June 4 over 1150m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Jelly Roll with 57.5kg at $5.90. Right in the mix.
7
NAVY,WHITE SEAMS, NAVY SLEEVES,WHITE STRIPES
14 3x0x6 MISS DIXIE
ANNA CLEMENT
8YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
G & A HILL TRUST
Racing second-up today. Last run 6th of 9 at Wanganui on May 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Albarossa carrying 54kg at $33.70. At only start last preparation ran last of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind Leinster with 51.5kg at $30.70. Looks up against it here and prefer others.
10
M HUDSON
Tangerine, Steel Grey Braces & Cap
15 858x7 LITTLEREDCORVETTE
BRIAN LINES
8YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
B R & MRS C LINES
Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 9 at Awapuni Synthetic on May 31 over 1000m, 6 len behind Bodacious Kate carrying 53kg at $43. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Otaki on December 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Pepeha carrying 51kg at $7.90. Will struggle against these.
2
CRYSTAL LINDSAY
CERISE,WHITE DIAGONAL STRIPES,SLEEVES,NAVY DIAMOND STRIPE,WHITE CAP,NAVY QUARTERS