Ashburton   31 Oct 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

ROBINSON RACING 1400m

Track: SOFT 6     True  

Despite the wide draw High Pins should cross and set a genuine tempo. COGNOSCENTI (1) resumes from a spell and should continue a successful day for the leading Walker/Bergerson stable. He is having his first run in the South Island and was trialled a couple of times up North prior to trekking to this track. He meets an even field, and with Bruno Queiroz in the saddle, he should go close to taking this out. ELEGANT EXPLOSIVE (9) was disappointing as the favourite here nearly 3 weeks ago when having a good run in transit, but failing to finish her run off as expected. She is better than that and is worth another chance. Each way value. RUBICON REIGNS (10) battled away fairly well when finishing fifth fresh up at Timaru, and he usually improves with racing. His only win came over this trip, and with some luck from a wide draw, he can figure in the top 3. EIGHT LUCKY PRAWNS (3) has not had all the luck in the world since relocating to the South Island. He was fourth here from a wide gate 12 days ago, and with the right run, he can win this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Cognoscenti can win this fresh up, and Eight Lucky Prawns is the each-way value.
1 1440x COGNOSCENTI
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
TE AKAU BID YOU FAREWELL RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM)
Gelding back from a spell of eight months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Te Aroha March 7 over 1600m, 28 len behind Lachie with 58kg at $5.40. First up last campaign sixth of 10 at Arawa Park December 4 over 1230m, 3 len behind Cheaha with 57kg at $4.50. Everything points to a bright return.
5
BRUNO QUEIROZ
ORANGE , BLUE FIVE STARS, STRIPED SLEEVES, orange CAP, blue seams
2 5717x HIGH PINS
STEVEN WOODSFORD
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S O'MALLEY & M COMBE PARTNERSHIP, M F O'MALLEY & M J O'MALLEY
Resuming after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic July 24 over 2200m, 2.5 len behind Devil In Disguise with 58.5kg at $19.30. Previously first up; eighth of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse November 21 over 1600m, soft track; 5 len behind Gatzby carrying 56.5kg at $32.80. Has the talent to take this out.
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C A CAMPBELL
WHITE, LIGHT BLUE HOOPS,NAVY BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, NAVY AND LIGHT BLUE ARMBANDS, NAVY CAP
3 62854 EIGHT LUCKY PRAWNS
KEVIN MCAULEY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
K MCAULEY
At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on October 19 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Morus carrying 58kg at $4.30. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track on October 11 over 1400m, 2 len behind Town Belt with 58kg at $4.30. Great chance to atone.
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DONOVAN COOPER
ORANGE, YELLOW QUARTERS, DIABLO SLEEVES, QUARTERS CAP
4 95441 EPILOGUE
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS
6YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
DIANE HODGE, MARK HODGE, SARAH HODGE, MARK RITCHIE, ROBERT MCGILLIVRAY, LESLIE SEATON, GLEN WHITE, ANDREW FRYER, JASON WARDLE, MICHAEL PIAGGI
Racing well recently. At the latest run won by 1.5 len at this track October 19 over 1600m defeating Hereigoagain with 54kg at $7.60. Before that 4th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Shaking Stevens with 53kg at $12.50. Should be thereabouts.
6
M HUDSON
RED,WHITE MALTESE CROSS,INDIGO SLEEVES,WHITE ARM BAND,WHITE CAP
5 9218x SPEED DIAL
RICHARD DIDHAM
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
A J & R E DIDHAM, S M MCRAE, S T MOFFETT & M J O'MALLEY
Resumes after a break of three months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation eighth of 17 at Riccarton Park August 2 over 1600m, in the wet; 6 len behind Fablue with 56.5kg at $14.70. First up last campaign ninth of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic June 11 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Queen Of Naples with 56.5kg at $11.50. Should give a great sight.
10
L T HEMI
LIGHT BLUE,YELLOW SLEEVES,RED HOOPS,CAP
6 0009x CAPTAIN UPHAM
ALAN BROWNE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
EST LATE H J FERGUSON
First-up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 13 at Riccarton Park January 15 over 1600m, soft track; 4 len behind Beau Brummell carrying 57kg at $57.60. When resuming last campaign third of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic July 12 2024 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Imabuster with 58.5kg at $55. May need the hitout.
3
TANYA JONKER
INDIGO , ORANGE LIGHTNING BOLT , SLEEVES , INDIGO STRIPES , CAP , ORANGE STRIPES
7 80501 TOWN BELT
ROBYN AYTON
8YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
P R AYTON & P J HINSLEY
Most recently won by a head at this track October 11 over 1400m defeating Princess Teresa with 52kg at $28.60. Before that ran last of 11 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; 21 len behind Shaking Stevens with 54kg at $28.80. Back in form but prefer others.
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MS K WILLIAMS
ORANGE,GREEN FIVE SPOTS,ORANGE DISC, ORANGE SLEEVES,GREEN ARMBANDS,CAP
8 510x4 CHANNA
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
MRS D R & EST LATE R G DALLEY
Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 8 at this track on October 19 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Epilogue carrying 55.5kg at $12.40. Previously second-up 12th of 16 at Riccarton Park on November 13 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Pericoloso with 56.5kg at $23.20. Strips fitter and expected to figure prominently.
1
K MUDHOO
RED,WHITE MALTESE CROSS,NAVY SLEEVES,WHITE ARM BAND,WHITE CAP
9 66049 ELEGANT EXPLOSIVE
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
EXPLOSIVE BREEDING LTD
At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track on October 11 over 1400m, 9 len behind Town Belt carrying 57kg at $4. The race before that 4th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on September 11 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Jack Attack carrying 54.5kg at $4.60. Is capable on her day and is not out of it.
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RED, WHITE MALTESE CROSS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE ARM BANDS, WHITE CAP
10 440x5 RUBICON REIGNS
JAMIE BULLARD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
JOHN & JULIET ANGLAND
Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Mi Bella carrying 55.5kg at $6.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at this track on November 3 over 1400m, nose behind Lone Spirit with 58.5kg at $5.20. Rates highly and expected to improve sharply.
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K R HERCOCK
HOT PINK, NAVY STAR, HOT PINK CAP, NAVY STARS
11 30709 EXPLOSIVE LASS
STEVEN WOODSFORD
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
THIRSTY MOB SYNDICATE, TRIPLE STAR SYNDICATE, F MCCARTHY, K PECK, P HOWLETT & A PASCOE
At the latest run got back early 9th of 12 at this track on October 19 over 1600m, 6 len behind Morus carrying 57.5kg at $13.20. The race before that sat on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at Wingatui on September 5 over 1600m, on a wet track; 7 len behind David Moss with 56.5kg at $16.80. Strong contender on her best form.
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AKSHAY BALLOO
WHITE, LIGHT BLUE AND DARK BLUE BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE ARMBANDS, CAP
12 48x09 INTREPID GIRL
TRACEY HICKEY
6YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
R BAKER, MS K A BUTT, J COX, K A GORDON, R J HICKEY, MRS S L E & MISS T A HICKEY, M MARKHAM, J MORRISON, M J RYAN, B & T WHITE & S A WILKIE
Third-up today. First-up 10th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Thedreamsnotover with 54kg at $32.90. Second run from a spell 9th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, slow going 11 len behind Mi Bella with 54kg at $76.30. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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FLOOR MOERMAN
WHITE, NAVY FIVE DIAMONDS,WHITE DIAMOND,WHITE SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBANDS,CAP
13 x3500 WREN
NAYTON MITCHELL
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
D & R HAWTHORNE, D HIROKI, C JOHNSON, MISS N J LLOYD, B & J MCINERNEY, N R MITCHELL, MRS K L PETERS, B A WILKINSON & P WINCHESTER
Last start second last of 11 at this track on October 19 over 1600m, 6 len behind My Boy Zac carrying 57.5kg at $14.50. The start before that second last of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1600m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Shaking Stevens with 56kg at $21. Unlikely to threaten.
2
BRANDON MAY
PURPLE,WHITE CHECKS
14 005x5 FREEDOM REINS
ANDREW CARSTON
6YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
A CARSTON, K PETERS & L PORTEOUS
Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 12 at this track on October 19 over 1600m, 4 len behind Morus with 57kg at $14.20. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 9 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Hey Now carrying 56.5kg at $26.20. Strips fitter and expected to feature.
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AYUSH MUDHOO
BLACK, RED EPAULETTES, CAP
15 59537 GAME DUKE
LEN & LACY STEWART
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
R DE JOUX & MISS L M E STEWART
Most recently 7th of 13 at this track on October 19 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Winexpress with 55kg at $9. The race before that 3rd of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Mi Bella carrying 55kg at $6.50. Can atone.
4
TINA COMIGNAGHI
MAROON, WHITE BRACES, WHITE SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK ARMBANDS, LIGHT PINK CAP
16 86040 HUZZAH
AINSLEY MCLEOD
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
BRYAN GRAFAS, STEVE GODDARD, GUY MCDONALD, GRANT O'CONNOR, JOHN MCLEOD, CHASE A FOX SYNDICATE, PETER CORBETT & AINSLEY MCLEOD
Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on October 19 over 1600m, 10 len behind Morus carrying 54.5kg at $9.70. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at this track on October 11 over 1400m, 2 len behind Town Belt carrying 55.5kg at $11.50. Capable of much better performance.
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DARK GOLDENROD, BLACK TARTAN, DARK GOLDENROD, BLACK CHECKS SLEEVES, BLACK CAP, RED POM POM
17 06000 SIMSALA
LEN & LACY STEWART
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
EBONY TURNER, BRADLEY BIRSE, LACY STEWART, BRODIE BEATTIE & NICOLE SMITH
Last start ran last of 13 at this track on October 19 over 1200m, 8 len behind Winexpress with 54kg at $54.30. The run before that ran last of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 1200m, slow going 16 len behind Thedreamsnotover carrying 54kg at $24.30. Won't find this easy.
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MAROON, WHITE BRACES, WHITE SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK ARMBANDS, LIGHT PINK CAP