Phar Lap Raceway 23 Sep 2026
GOING: S(7)
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CONGRATULATIONS LEN & LACY 1200m Track: SOFT 7 Out 3m from 1000m to 400m, remainder True |
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Tears Of Victory, Steezy and The Fed Express all possess good speed. BRUTAL RIFF (1) was brave in defeat when finishing less than a length from the winner as the favourite fresh up nearly 2 weeks ago on the Riccarton poly track when trying to make all the running. Dropping back from 1400m to 1200m is the key here, and from a good gate, he can take them all the way. ARCTIC JEWEL (4) made progress last season as a 3YO, and she resumes with a couple of trials under her belt. She will be stronger, and ready to rumble fresh up. INTERLAKEN (3) fought on gamely fresh up in his first run since being bought out of the North Island. He has the potential to work his way through the grades this season, and with luck from a wide gate, he can figure in the top 3 this time. DINK (8) made a winning North Island debut at Wingatui nearly 3 weeks ago, and she is expected to measure up nicely in this grade as well, especially with the advantage of the pole position here. LAST HELLO (10) ran a much better race when third here last time out. Stick with her. SUGGESTED PLAY: Brutal Riff can win this.
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BRUTAL RIFF
TERRI RAE 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG B W FOOTE & H F LAU Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on September 10 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Elegant Explosive with 57.5kg at $2.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Riccarton Park on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 0.5 len behind Pure Artist carrying 58.5kg at $4.30. Strips fitter and is among the better hopes. |
4 SIMA MXOTHWA |
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HAMMER
ROBERT DENNIS 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG MARKWOOD LODGE LTD Was well in the market at debut, won won by 2.25 len at Oamaru on August 14 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Fast Like Thunder carrying 57.5kg at $4.60. Will take a lot from that hitout and is a key runner. |
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| 3 | 6x5x4 |
INTERLAKEN
ANDREW CARSTON 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG JOHN HORNBROOK, PETER WILSON, RAY CADOGAN, ALLAN FIDDES, JOHN CUTLER & JUSTINE STONELAKE Racing second-up today. Last start 4th of 10 at this track on September 6 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Explode with 56kg at $8.10. At only start last preparation 5th of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Nedelin carrying 58kg at $21.70. Fitter and is expected to do much better. |
14 L J ALLPRESS |
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| 4 | 2012x |
ARCTIC JEWEL
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG W T JORDAN, MAPPERLEY STUD LTD, M P ROBERTSON, SHAW'S BLOODSTOCK LTD & STORM MAP LTD Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic May 14 over 1200m, 4 len behind Enterprise carrying 55.5kg at $4.10. On debut second of 14 at Avondale November 6 over 1200m, soft track; 1.0 len behind Hey Dana with 55.5kg at $2.60. Looks all set for a bright return. |
9 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 5 | 275x3 |
STEEZY
ANDREW CARSTON 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG BRENT TAYLOR, CHERRY TAYLOR, ELLA TAYLOR & FAITH TAYLOR Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd in a small field at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 26 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Ayumi carrying 56kg at $2. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Dracarys with 55kg at $2.40. Back in good shape and is sure to be thereabouts. |
13 M CAMERON |
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EIGHT LUCKY PRAWNS
ROBYN AYTON 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG N AYTON, R AYTON, L WOOLDRIDGE, K CLIFFORD & P BLOOMFIELD First-up. Finished off last campaign tenth of 13 at Ashburton July 2 over 1400m, in the wet; 10 len behind Shawshank carrying 58kg at $7.20. Previously first up; seventh of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic April 30 over 1400m, 7 len behind War Court with 52.5kg at $15.40. Prefer to see how he has returned. |
2 Y ATCHAMAH |
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| 7 | 60206 |
TIMETOPLAYTHEGAME
SAMANTHA WYNNE 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG T R & MRS V M PASCOE Comes here off a 59-day let-up. Last start 6th of 13 at Te Aroha on July 26 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Koro's Princess with 59.5kg at $5.40. The race before that ran second last of 12 at Arawa Park on July 1 over 1400m, in the wet; 8 len behind Illustrious with 55.5kg at $6.90. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance. |
10 JACK TAPLIN |
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DINK
ROBERT DENNIS 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG S & R BELLEW & K BRAND, B, J, J, & R DEMPSTER, B ERSKINE & A JORDAN, W & MRS R SCARLETT, D WINDLER, A CLEARWATER & S FINNERTY, L, F, F, G & P ELDER, L HOLLIS, B & M KENNARD, S & S LEARDER, H NICOL, M SAUNDERS, J TURNER, R DENNIS & H STRONACH At the latest run favourite; won by 1.75 len at Wingatui on September 4 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Fast Like Thunder carrying 54kg at $2.50. Before that 5th of 13 at Te Aroha on July 5 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Meisai carrying 54.5kg at $2.10. Rates highly. Key runner who can double up. |
1 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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THE FED EXPRESS
ANDREW CARSTON 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG 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 run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after five months 7th of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 5 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Captain Roy with 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. Not the worst at odds. |
16 K MUDHOO |
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LAST HELLO
EMMA WYATT 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG THE HICKS & CHICKS SYNDICATE NO.4 & DREAM BIG SYNDICATE Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 12 at Riccarton Park on August 29 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind In Limbo carrying 55.5kg at $41.10. Second run from a spell 3rd of 10 at this track on September 6 over 1200m, slow going 1.2 len behind Explode with 54kg at $9.40. Worth including. |
5 KENDRA BAKKER |
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SYMPATHIQUE
LEN & LACY STEWART 10YO BAY MARE 56.0KG MISS L M E STEWART At the latest run ran second last of 10 at this track on September 6 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Explode with 55kg at $22.50. Before that 7th of 14 at Oamaru on July 19 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Magnastar with 55.5kg at $50.40. Not likely to threaten. |
19 ALYSSA PARRIS |
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MISS HARLEY QUINN
LEN & LACY STEWART 10YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG HOOFBEAT LTD Most recently 2nd of 10 at this track on September 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Explode carrying 54.5kg at $10.10. The race before that 8th of 12 at Oamaru on August 14 over 1200m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Smiling Eyes carrying 53.5kg at $7.40. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Likely to feature again. |
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SOLAR SAINT
PAM ROBSON 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG A AH KUOI, M B ATKINSON, J P BAKER, M J DUNNE, J R R FLEMING, D G & M M GRANT, HEDWOOD THOROUGHBREDS LTD, L HODGE, G & V JAMES, T KAUIKA, MRS A L KEENAN, D J MCMILLAN, D MEDCALFE, K J MOORE, A NORRIS, C OATS, D F PHILLIPS, ROADIE SYNDICATE, P J ROBINSON, P G ROSS, SPARKLE SYNDICATE, M J THOMPSON, L TIPA & J A R WILSON Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 11th of 14 at Oamaru on July 19 over 1200m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Magnastar with 56.5kg at $46. Second-up eased back early on 7th of 12 at Riccarton Park on August 29 over 1000m, on heavy track; 5 len behind In Limbo carrying 54kg at $69.10. Might need one more. |
7 BRIDGET GRYLLS |
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| 14 | 42373 |
TEARS OF VICTORY
STEVEN WOODSFORD 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG T O HARRISON At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Wingatui on September 4 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Hollyhockaroo carrying 55.5kg at $5.30. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 5 over 1400m, 5 len behind Elegant Explosive carrying 57kg at $10.10. Close to breaking through and must be respected. |
3 AKSHAY BALLOO |
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| 15 | 0839x |
LADY DIVA
MAURICE FORDE 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG M E FORDE Resuming after a break of nine months. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Riverton January 1 over 1400m, 11 len behind Intercept with 54kg at $37.50. When resuming last campaign ran last of 10 at Riverton November 2 over 1200m, in the wet; 41 len behind More Sass carrying 53.5kg at $11.10. Will improve on what she does here. |
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FAKEITTILLUMAKEIT
JESS LAND 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG 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 Comes off a 40 day let-up. At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Oamaru on August 14 over 1200m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Smiling Eyes carrying 56kg at $10.90. The run before that ran last of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 23 over 1400m, 11 len behind Persona with 58.5kg at $25.60. Fully tested on his recent run. |
12 M HUDSON |
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SID'S MATE
LEN & LACY STEWART 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG L STEWART, J HERCOCK, R SELLWOOD & W G SHAW Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 12 at Riccarton Park on August 29 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind In Limbo carrying 56kg at $36.90. Second-up 5th of 10 at this track on September 6 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Explode with 55.5kg at $19.10. Looking to others. |
15 T R MOSELEY |
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DAPHNE DIOR
SARAH & MATTHEW SMITH 7YO BAY MARE 54.0KG S K SMITH, P D YOUNG, BARBARA YOUNG, M G SMITH, R & G SMITH Second run back. First-up after seven months 6th of 8 at Wingatui on September 4 over 1200m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Hollyhockaroo with 52kg at $10.30. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at this track on September 24 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Thedreamsnotover carrying 54kg at $43.70. Fitter but unlikely to threaten. |
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MURCH
ROBERT DENNIS 6YO GREY GELDING 54.0KG H CUNNINGHAME, H EDWARDS, R LINDSAY, H LOW, A & S MACKENZIE, N POPHAM, C ROBERTSON, D ROSEL, A SOLLITT, R DENNIS & K LAWSON Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 13 at Wingatui on September 4 over 1400m, on heavy track; 17 len behind Santita with 58kg at $18.60. The start before that 7th of 12 at Oamaru on August 14 over 1200m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Smiling Eyes carrying 56.5kg at $6.80. Prepared to risk in this line-up. |
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