Ashburton 12 Mar 2026
GOING: S(5)
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BETTY CHAN WADLEY MEMORIAL 1400m Track: SOFT 7 Out 3m |
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Solid tempo with Enterprise going forward from the good draw. COOL 'N' FAST (5) was above himself in condition here last time out but still managed to win by a neck as a loose favourite. He is ready for the next grade, and with a kg less to carry, he is good enough to take the next step immediately. MISS EMERALD (6) has held her form strongly over the summer and has been helped by striking a few wet tracks. She has not had much luck with her barrier draws, and even from a slightly tricky gate here, she is good enough to take this out. SAKO (3) may have needed his last run here, which was his first in the South Island, and he should be a lot sharper this time. A 3kg claim will help, and he can have a big say in the outcome of this race. Each way value. POGACAR (7) has a few tricks in the locker, and if he enters the stalls, then he is always an each-way chance. SUPER ROSA (8) was last at her most recent run at Riccarton, but was not too far off the money that day. Bruno Queiroz replacing an apprentice is a positive change, so stick with her. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sako Each way value.
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| 1 | 110x9 |
ENTERPRISE
LYN PRENDERGAST 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G & S ANDERSON & M BOOTS Second-up. First-up after three months 9th of 11 at this track on February 20 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Pizarro carrying 59.5kg at $12.20. Previously second-up won by 2.25 len at Oamaru August 15 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Solar Saint with 58.5kg at $2.90. Not going well enough. |
2 MS K WILLIAMS |
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| 2 | 50x52 |
NORTIBUTNICE
JAMIE BULLARD 7YO BAY MARE 58.0KG J S BULLARD & M W HAMILTON Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 5th of 8 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Contemplation Bay carrying 58kg at $8. Second-up 2nd of 7 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.0 len behind The Entertainer with 57.5kg at $8.40. Big chance. |
12 K R HERCOCK |
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| 3 | 46527 |
SAKO
STEPHEN MARSH 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG JOMARA BLOODSTOCK LTD Last start 7th of 11 at this track on February 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Pizarro carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Tauherenikau on February 6 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.2 len behind Gohugo with 57.5kg at $6.30. Better than recent efforts suggest; major player. |
4 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 4 | 45434 |
JAFFA
ROSS BECKETT 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG TONY KELLY & ROSS BECKETT Recent form sound. Comes off a 47 day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 4th of 14 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1600m, on heavy track; 1.4 len behind Accidental Tourist with 57kg at $9.60. The start before that 3rd of 9 at this track on December 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Miss Ziggy carrying 54.5kg at $4.80. Strong top-three hope. |
9 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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| 5 | 57341 |
COOL 'N' FAST
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG TE AKAU COOL 'N' FAST RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Racing well recently. Last start favourite; won by a 0.4 len at this track February 20 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Nuncio carrying 57.5kg at $5. Before that 4th of 13 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Miss Emerald with 59.5kg at $3.60. Draws a nice barrier and will be very competitive again. |
3 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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| 6 | 23112 |
MISS EMERALD
LANCE ROBINSON 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG STEVE & JUDE TUUTA, DI DAKIN & JAY RITCHIE, SHOTGUN NO.4 SYNDICATE, POUR DECISIONS SYNDICATE, LANCE & CHRISTINE ROBINSON Racing well recently. Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1400m, slow going head behind Contemplation Bay with 54.5kg at $3.80. The start before that won by 0.7 len at Riccarton Park January 24 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Pure Artist with 57kg at $5.80. Will take plenty of beating. |
8 DONOVAN COOPER |
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| 7 | 1x1x7 |
POGACAR
ROSS BECKETT 4YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG J P & P A DUNNE & B L MCVICAR Racing second-up today. Freshened for 47 days. Last run 7th of 10 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Graeme John with 56.5kg at $10.10. At only start last preparation tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at this track October 11 over 1400m defeating Nuncio with 58kg at $8.80. Should prove hard to beat. |
5 Y ATCHAMAH |
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| 8 | x8147 |
SUPER ROSA
KRYSTAL-MARIE WILLIAMS 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG M HOOTON, C DAWSON, G THORP, D & A ROBERTS, K & L RAE & J CLARK Last start from last on the turn ran last of 7 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1400m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind The Entertainer carrying 53kg at $5.20. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Contemplation Bay carrying 53kg at $7.10. Expect she will make amends. |
11 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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| 9 | 66221 |
SPEED DIAL
RICHARD DIDHAM 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG A J & R E DIDHAM, S M MCRAE, S T MOFFETT & M J O'MALLEY Comes off a 61 day let-up. At the latest run won by 3 len at Kumara January 10 over 1810m on a soft track defeating Arctic Ocean with 58kg at $7.20. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Grand Cru with 58kg at $6. Will prove hard to beat. |
1 L T HEMI |
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| 10 | 51287 |
MAYBE DIVA
ANDREW CARSTON 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG G L ALLEN & D D JENSEN, A CARSTON Comes here off a 57-day let-up. Most recently from last on the turn second last of 8 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Texas Dolly carrying 55kg at $4. The run before that 8th of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind No Party carrying 55.5kg at $8. Can improve and should figure in the finish. |
13 BRANDON MAY |
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| 11 | 82461 |
SUPER SINCERE
ANDREW CARSTON 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG GO RACING GOLDILOCKS SYNDICATE (MGR: ALBERT BOSMA) At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 2.5 len at this track February 20 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Wren carrying 56.5kg at $3.80. The start before that 6th of 15 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Miss Emerald carrying 55.5kg at $18.90. Back in winning form and is worth following up. |
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| 12 | 14020 |
FLOWER MOON
CENTAINE SPITTLES 7YO BAY MARE 54.0KG CENTAINE SPITTLES At the latest run got back early 10th of 13 at this track on February 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Cool 'N' Fast with 58kg at $16.70. The start before that took up a position near the tail 2nd of 15 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Abit Sassy with 57kg at $25.90. Hard to see her winning this with form like that. |
10 KENDRA BAKKER |
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| 13 | 6x300 |
ROCA MILE
RICHARD DIDHAM 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG K DOWNING & M R HOLLAMBY Comes off a 57 day let-up. Last start 15th of 17 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1600m, slow going 11 len behind Akenehi carrying 56.5kg at $35.40. The start before that eased back early on 10th of 13 at this track on December 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Flower Moon carrying 57kg at $14.30. Not keen at all. |
7 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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