Ashburton 20 Feb 2026
GOING: S(7)
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AGRAFORUM ZUMSIL 1400m Track: Soft 7 True |
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Pace looks genuine from Our Echo, Toa Haka and Ears Back, closely attended by Candycane. CONTEMPLATION BAY (8) was very tough when racing on the pace and fighting on strongly to win by a short-head at Riccarton just over 2 weeks ago. There is more depth to this field, but she is only having her third run from the Terri Rae stable, and with 3kg less to carry, she can repeat the dose. ROYAL VALOUR (7) was a beaten favourite over 2000m at Riccarton last time out when just coming to the end of his run late. He is better over the shorter trips, and has won 4 times here over 1400m, including 3 wins on this track. Stick with him. TOA HAKA (6) needed the run when peaking late, fresh up over 1200m in the Timaru Stakes at Riccarton nearly 4 weeks ago. He normally improves with racing, and is well worth each-way consideration in this. CANDYCANE (5) has hit the line strongly in both of her runs back from a spell, and she will be spot on for this assignment. She likes the track, so don't risk her. Each way. OUR ECHO (3) is back in the South Island, and is an each-way threat in this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Contemplation Bay can win again, and Our Echo is worth each-way consideration.
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EARS BACK
JOHN BLACKADDER 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 60.0KG J C & S BLACKADDER, P J BLACKTOPP, TOO GOOD PARTNERSHIP & COLIN WIGHTMAN Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 8 at Wingatui on January 17 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Penvose Lad carrying 59kg at $23. The start before that 4th in a small field at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Say Satono carrying 57kg at $7.50. Likely to find this out of reach. |
1 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 2 | 659x8 |
LORD DARCI
BEVAN & ROBYN WILSON 8YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG B W & R A WILSON Second-up. First-up after three months from last on the turn ran last of 8 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Insatiable with 57kg at $25.50. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1600m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind Royal Valour carrying 58kg at $6.80. Can do much better this time with the run under his belt. |
10 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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| 3 | x9700 |
OUR ECHO
DANNY FRYE 9YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG D FRYE, P JEFFREYS, D STEPHENS, T SILLICK, W BAILEY, C HARRIS, J HAYSTON, K HYDE & M BROWN Returns from a 34-day let-up. Last start second last of 12 at Trentham in the G2 Thorndon Mile on January 17 over 1600m, slow going 11 len behind Doctor Askar with 53kg at $55.60. The race before that 12th of 15 at Trentham in the G1 The Telegraph on January 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind First Five with 58.5kg at $149.10. Better than that and is capable of turning things around. |
3 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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| 4 | 68x09 |
THIRD DECREE
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 6YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG R J ALLAN, MRS A M & J F BRUFORD, L J GREEN, P R HARRISON, S M K HAY, B & K SIMPSON, W J STORM, MRS H M SUTHERLAND, MRS C & EST LATE R B TENNANT Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 14 at Riccarton Park in the LR Timaru Stakes on January 24 over 1200m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Pour The Wine with 56kg at $28.10. Second-up got back early 9th of 15 at Wingatui in the LR Hazlett Stakes on February 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Witz End carrying 54.5kg at $34.10. Should be at her top now and should give a good account. |
4 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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| 5 | 53x46 |
CANDYCANE
TERRI RAE 7YO BAY MARE 56.0KG DOUG STUART, JAN HAY, PETE LETHAM, JOHN TAVENDALE, ROBYN CARR, LEE-ANNE STEWART, BILL THOMAS, JO JOHNSTONE, MARK & LARISSA EWING Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 14 at Riccarton Park in the LR Timaru Stakes on January 24 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Pour The Wine with 53kg at $16.20. Last start 6th of 15 at Wingatui in the LR Hazlett Stakes on February 7 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Witz End carrying 53kg at $12.10. Should be right about the mark again. |
6 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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| 6 | 011x8 |
TOA HAKA
DAVID WALSH 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG BRENDAN HEWLETT Second run back. First-up after two months 8th of 14 at Riccarton Park in the LR Timaru Stakes on January 24 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Pour The Wine with 53kg at $13. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 1400m, slow going 1.0 len behind On File with 58.5kg at $14.70. Look for a much better performance. |
8 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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| 7 | x9444 |
ROYAL VALOUR
BEVAN & ROBYN WILSON 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG B W & MRS R A WILSON Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Noble Knight carrying 53kg at $3.90. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Wingatui on January 17 over 1400m, slow going 1.1 len behind Penvose Lad carrying 53kg at $13. Can turn things around. |
7 Y ATCHAMAH |
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| 8 | 90x01 |
CONTEMPLATION BAY
TERRI RAE 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG MISS T CROON Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last of 10 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1400m, in the wet; 11 len behind Graeme John with 58kg at $3.40. Second run from a spell favourite; won by a head at Riccarton Park February 4 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Miss Emerald with 57kg at $3.30. Profiles nicely. Rates highly and can play a major role. |
9 L T HEMI |
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| 9 | 99164 |
LISE PAREE
LEN & LACY STEWART 5YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG L J STEWART & EST LATE W J JELLEY Last start 4th of 8 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1100m, slow going 1.5 len behind Insatiable carrying 54.5kg at $20.20. The run before that 6th of 11 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Brave Spirit with 54.5kg at $69.30. Can improve and is worth thought. |
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| 10 | 09736 |
ZOULANDER
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 8YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG P C CONNOLLY, G N EARNSHAW, P G JONES, J LAND, C A LEISHMAN, MS C V LINDSAY, B M & J D MCFARLANE, M R PITMAN, T C PROCTOR, A T REID, ROBERT THOMSON (2004) LTD, G A ROGERSON MNZM & SCHOLES FAMILY TRUST Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1100m, slow going 2.25 len behind Insatiable with 52kg at $22.10. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Say Satono carrying 53kg at $11.20. Not keen this time. |
5 A NAJIB |
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