Ashburton 02 Jul 2026
GOING: H(8)
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MOLLOY CONTRACTING 1600m Track: HEAVY 8 Out 3m |
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Looks a decent tempo with Powerofpersuasion, Flash Roca and Way Out West leading the charge. THE BOSS LADY (7) needed her fresh-up run at Wingatui, and then had an excuse from a wide draw at Riccarton last time out. She has the pole position this time and is peaking at the right time, so she goes on top for us, especially if the track is heavy. WAY OUT WEST (8) made it 2 wins from 3 starts this prep after relocating from the North Island late last year. She is up in class, but down 3kg in weight, so she should be hard to beat again. POWEROFPERSUASION (6) was a gutsy BM65 winner on the Riccarton poly track in her penultimate start, and then fourth as the favourite on the turf course there 12 days ago. She will continue to strengthen with more racing this year, and she is good enough to take this out. CANASTA (5) has been thereabouts since winning easily at Riccarton in March, and she is at her best when the tracks are heavy. Stick with her on an each-way basis. FLASH ROCA (1) is another very consistent mare who benefits from a 3kg claim with a drop in class from her last run. SUGGESTED PLAY: The Boss Lady can win this.
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| 1 | 15213 |
FLASH ROCA
KELVIN TYLER 4YO BAY MARE 60.0KG M TYLER, E TYLER, K TYLER, V TYLER, J TYLER & L TYLER Recent form sound. Comes here off a 32-day let-up. At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Wingatui on May 31 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Betty Spaghetti with 53.5kg at $6. The start before that won by 1.2 len at Ascot Park May 10 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Where's Wally with 56.5kg at $2.80. Shapes as a top three prospect. |
2 SIMA MXOTHWA |
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| 2 | 38230 |
SIGHT TO SEE
KELVIN TYLER 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG K L & V TYLER & C D WAKELY-TATA Comes off a 32 day let-up. Last start 10th of 14 at Wingatui on May 31 over 1600m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Tralee Bay with 56.5kg at $6.10. Before that 3rd of 10 at Ascot Park on May 10 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Flash Roca with 57.5kg at $4.60. Has to be carefully considered. |
9 TOM WIGRAM |
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| 3 | 606x0 |
SHOW PONY
JOHN BLACKADDER 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG T, J & C LINES, T SKEVINGTON, J & S BLACKADDER Second-up. First-up after six months ran last of 12 at Riccarton Park on June 20 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Undisputed with 55kg at $14.10. Previously second-up won by a nose at Riccarton Park September 27 over 1580m defeating On File carrying 54kg at $3.10. Second up record is sound but others rate better. |
8 ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE |
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| 4 | 13175 |
GREAT ADVENTURE
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG MRS D PITMAN Most recently 5th of 11 at Riccarton Park on June 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Delmonico carrying 54.5kg at $10.20. The run before that 7th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 14 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Dimaggio carrying 56.5kg at $11.10. Major player. |
6 OHARA NAJIB |
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| 5 | 12836 |
CANASTA
ANNA FURLONG 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG P J CUNNEEN BLOODSTOCK LTD At the latest run 6th of 11 at Riccarton Park on June 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Delmonico with 56.5kg at $4.70. The start before that 3rd of 14 at Wingatui on May 31 over 1600m, on heavy track; 0.9 len behind Tralee Bay with 56.5kg at $5.80. Among the winning hopes on best form. |
5 BILLY JACOBSON |
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| 6 | 0x314 |
POWEROFPERSUASION
TERRI RAE 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG D C PANTELOS Recent form sound. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Riccarton Park on June 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Delmonico carrying 55kg at $4.70. The run before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic June 10 over 1600m defeating Red Star Bella with 57kg at $1.70. Worth another try. |
7 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 7 | x1x97 |
THE BOSS LADY
JAMIE BULLARD 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG R K LLOYD, J S BULLARD, M W HAMILTON Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 9th of 14 at Wingatui on May 31 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Tralee Bay with 55.5kg at $8.50. Second-up eased back early on 7th of 11 at Riccarton Park on June 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Delmonico carrying 55.5kg at $5.60. Has ability and can bounce back. |
1 BRIDGET GRYLLS |
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| 8 | 9x131 |
WAY OUT WEST
STEPHANIE FAULKNER 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG JOHN HARGREAVES, JAY CONSTABLE, MATT & RACHEL RICHARDS, ROGER STEPHENS, JACQUI BAIRD, BRENDON BINGHAM, DOUG & ROBYN STALKER, JAN NEWTON, KEVIN WALSH, GEOFF CULLEN, PETER & STEPHAINE FAULKNER, DIANE FERGUSON, TONY JACKSON, CHRIS JOHNSON Recent form sound. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.1 len at Oamaru June 14 over 1600m in soft going defeating Speed Dial with 57kg at $2.40. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Wingatui on May 31 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.1 len behind Who Rox The House carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. Hard to beat again. |
4 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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| 9 | 990x6 |
GAVEL KAT
KENNY MOORE 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG ROBERT HAWORTH, KURTIS ANDREWS, CAMERON PATERSON & KENNY MOORE Dual acceptor. Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after four months 6th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 27 over 1200m, 4 len behind Paper Moon with 57.5kg at $102.30. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at this track on October 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Oaksdeel carrying 56.5kg at $127.20. Hard to recommend. |
3 AKSHAY BALLOO |
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