Oamaru 14 Aug 2026
GOING: H(8)
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STEPH FAULKNER/EQUINE PRODUCTS NZ CO 1200m Track: HEAVY 8 Out 3m from 950m to 350m Cutway, Remainder True |
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Miss Harley Quinn should lead at a slick tempo. FOUROFUS (2) ended his last prep with a couple of starts in Stakes grade where he was beaten but far from disgraced. He will be stronger now, and with the aid of a handy gate, he should go very close to winning this. SMILING EYES (3) makes her South Island debut for Robert Dennis, and she showed plenty of talent for a race like this when racing there last season. She cops a wide gate, but the stable gets them ready, and the market usually follows any confidence. Watch closely. MURCH (6) is the third runner for Robert Dennis, but is not the least of his chances. He strips fitter for his second start in the South Island, and is expected to improve sharply. LADY MOANA (9) resumes from a spell for Amber Hoffman on the beach. Don't risk her. SUGGESTED PLAY: Fourofus can win this.
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THE COOL ONE
ROBERT DENNIS 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG TONY RIDER, A G, K J, M C & P R DENNIS Resuming after a spell of nine months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Riverton November 2 over 1600m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Bleakhouse Burtie with 57kg at $4.20. First up last campaign sixth of 14 at this track July 20 2025 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Satin Doll carrying 58.5kg at $22. A solid return wouldn't surprise. |
8 C A CAMPBELL |
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FOUROFUS
KELVIN TYLER 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG KEN TYLER, VAL TYLER, KELVIN TYLER & VANESSA TYLER Gelding back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 15 at Wingatui in the LR Dunedin Guineas February 28 over 1600m, soft track; 9 len behind Hello Hayley carrying 57kg at $84.90. When resuming last campaign second of 7 at Riccarton Park August 2 2025 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.3 len behind El Vaquero with 54kg at $8.10. Look for a bold run fresh up. |
4 AMBER RIDDELL |
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SMILING EYES
ROBERT DENNIS 6YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG BLUE KHAKI SYNDICATE, D HONISS, K HONISS, M HONISS, P A HONISS ONZM, B & J ERSKINE, A JORDAN, M ILES, S & S LEADER, M MCCLUNG, ON THE FRINGE SYNDICATE, B PURVIS, D & N M ROBERTSON, A SCARLETT & R DENNIS Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 5th of 14 at Matamata on February 28 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Apex with 56.5kg at $11.40. When resuming last campaign 5th of 14 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Mollify carrying 56kg at $32.20. Bold showing expected in her first South Island start. |
13 Y ATCHAMAH |
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FAKEITTILLUMAKEIT
JESS LAND 7YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG MRS D T BROOKS, V BURT, P A & MRS S P FAULKNER, JESS LAND EQUESTRIAN LTD, K LEMM, K LIVINGSTONE, K MCMILLAN, B D, D & M MENZIES, T O'GRADY, D & P WYATT At the latest run ran last of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 23 over 1400m, 11 len behind Persona with 58.5kg at $25.60. The run before that 5th of 7 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 10 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Hey Now carrying 54kg at $11.10. Good enough to turn things around. |
10 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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THE FED EXPRESS
ANDREW CARSTON 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG MRS J M BANKS, A J CARSTON, MRS C G CLOTHIER, M I & W K CULLEN, K M & MRS V D DOWLING, G D GILLANDERS, C E & M HUGHES, R MCCLEAN, J E MCDOUGALL, B J & M SHEPPARD, C C & MRS J M TAURI, A & B TREVATHAN & T WILLIAMSON Second-up. First-up after five months 7th of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 5 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Captain Roy carrying 57kg at $45. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Ashburton on February 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Champagne Diblu with 57kg at $32.20. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. |
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MURCH
ROBERT DENNIS 6YO GREY GELDING 56.0KG H CUNNINGHAME, H EDWARDS, R LINDSAY, H LOW, A & S MACKENZIE, N POPHAM, C ROBERTSON, D ROSEL, A SOLLITT, R DENNIS & K LAWSON Second-up. First-up after nine months ran second last of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 23 over 1200m, 5 len behind Overstate with 57kg at $8. Previously second-up ran second last of 11 at Tauranga on July 6 2025 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind California Warrior with 56.5kg at $10.80. Top 4 claims if anywhere near his best. |
11 ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE |
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MISS HARLEY QUINN
LEN & LACY STEWART 10YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG HOOFBEAT LTD Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 12 at this track on June 14 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Mis Speaks carrying 54kg at $17.40. Last start ran second last of 9 at this track on July 19 over 1200m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Sir Sterling with 54.5kg at $31.70. Needs to do more. |
6 OHARA NAJIB |
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ARDEE BOY
AINSLEY MCLEOD 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG AINSLEY MCLEOD & PETER CORBETT Last start 9th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Elegant Explosive with 57kg at $48.60. The run before that 5th of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 23 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Overstate carrying 57.5kg at $23.30. Unlikely to threaten. |
5 BRIDGET GRYLLS |
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LADY MOANA
AMBER HOFFMAN 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG J M NOTMAN Is first-up after a break of a year and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic August 6 2025 over 1400m, 6 len behind Givealittle with 56.5kg at $5.80. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at Waverley March 6 2025 over 1400m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Champagne Linda with 59.5kg at $19.70. Has the ability to run well fresh up. |
3 BRETT MURRAY |
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SACRED ROSE
JENN SHERIDAN 7YO BAY MARE 54.0KG F J DONOVAN, JENN SHERIDAN & TONY STRATFORD Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign ran last of 12 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1500m, slow going 21 len behind Miraqua with 57kg at $20.70. First up last campaign eased back early on 6th of 10 at Gore on March 9 2025 over 1335m, slow going 6 len behind Motiontime with 58kg at $10.50. Wait and see how she returns. |
1 G A JOGOO |
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DISTRICT NINE
LEN & LACY STEWART 7YO BAY MARE 54.0KG L STEWART Second run back. Comes off a 61-day let-up. First-up after eight months 10th of 12 at this track on June 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Mis Speaks carrying 52kg at $54. Previously second-up ran second last of 15 at Riccarton Park on August 2 2025 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Cypress carrying 54kg at $117.80. Looks to have a big job ahead again. |
9 L T HEMI |
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HANALEI STAR
JESS LAND 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG JESS LAND EQUESTRIAN LTD, KAREN LIVINGSTONE & TERENCE O'GRADY Comes off a 47 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 12 at Wingatui on June 28 over 1400m, in the wet; 5 len behind Sacred Mist with 54kg at $40.10. The start before that 8th of 10 at Riccarton Park on June 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Leedox carrying 54kg at $21.30. Worth following up. |
2 KENDRA BAKKER |
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RUNNINWITHTHEDEVIL
AINSLEY MCLEOD 6YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG AINSLEY MCLEOD & PETER CORBETT At the latest run ran second last of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 23 over 1400m, 8 len behind Persona carrying 52kg at $63.90. The start before that 8th of 13 at Ashburton on July 2 over 1400m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Shawshank with 53.5kg at $100.90. Unlikely to threaten. |
7 T R MOSELEY |
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