Ashburton 20 Feb 2026
GOING: S(7)
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AGRAFORUM GROWING INNOVATION 1400m Track: Soft 7 True |
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Not much early pressure but Nuncio, Pure Artist and Dragon Biscuit can take up forward spots. COOL 'N' FAST (2) ran on late when making an encouraging South Island debut from the Southern arm of the Walker/Bergerson stable, finishing fourth as the favourite. He strips fitter, and he is the one to beat in this. CELTIC BLING (10) is a stablemate of the top pick and is probably his main danger. He was third at Riccarton when resuming from a spell just over 2 weeks ago, and it is good to see Bruno Queiroz keep the faith. Each way all day. FLAT STANLEY (5) has found it hard to win another race, but has been thereabouts in his last couple of starts over a mile at Riccarton. He has the pole position here, and his only win has been over 1400m. Stick with him. DRAGON BISCUIT (4) has been racing well enough over 1200m since relocating to the South Island, and he tries 1400m again. He might race closer to the pace this time, and with some luck, he can figure in the top 4. NUNCIO (6) failed to fire on a soft track at Riccarton just over 5 weeks ago. Include in all top 4 combos. SUGGESTED PLAY: Cool 'N' Fast can win this, and Celtic Bling for the quinella.
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WANDERIN SPELLE
ROSS BECKETT 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG MRS C & L R BECKETT Second run back. First-up after six months 2nd of 13 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Hey Now carrying 59.5kg at $7.20. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic June 11 over 1400m defeating Purple Prose with 56.5kg at $4.70. Fitter and looks hard to beat. |
18 DONOVAN COOPER |
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| 2 | 65734 |
COOL 'N' FAST
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG TE AKAU COOL 'N' FAST RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 13 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Miss Emerald with 59.5kg at $3.60. The start before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Tauherenikau on January 2 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Keeping Time with 59.5kg at $3.10. In the mix again. |
2 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 3 | 54256 |
CRUNCHIE BOY
JOHN BLACKADDER 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG W THURLOW, N BAKER, P BLACKTOPP, J & S BLACKADDER Dual acceptor. Returns from a 44-day let-up. At the latest run did the work up front then tired 6th of 8 at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Porthouse Lady carrying 57kg at $2.90. The start before that 5th of 16 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Southern Country with 60kg at $13.80. Doesn’t appeal. |
4 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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| 4 | 75235 |
DRAGON BISCUIT
CHERI TREMBATH 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG TIN TAV SYNDICATE At the latest run 5th of 12 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Hakadecree with 59.5kg at $6.70. The run before that 3rd of 13 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1200m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind Moon Money carrying 59.5kg at $5.90. Encouraging effort last start. Finds a nice race this time and is likely to feature. |
12 Y ATCHAMAH |
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| 5 | 42055 |
FLAT STANLEY
DANNY CROZIER 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG DANNY CROZIER, RACHEL DEEGAN & CAMBRIA PARK PARTNERSHIP Last start 5th of 16 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Professional Lad carrying 59.5kg at $11.50. The race before that 5th of 13 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1400m, in the wet; 3 len behind Miss Emerald carrying 58.5kg at $6.80. Certainly worth another chance. |
1 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 6 | 26420 |
NUNCIO
L DIDHAM 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P J CUNNEEN BLOODSTOCK LTD Comes off a 37 day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 15 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Miss Emerald with 60kg at $5.60. The run before that 2nd of 13 at this track on December 24 over 1400m, slow going neck behind Flower Moon with 59.5kg at $3.50. Terrific chance to return to form. |
7 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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| 7 | 80626 |
PURE ARTIST
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG PITMAN RACING (AUS) SYNDICATE At the latest run faded in the straight 6th of 16 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Professional Lad carrying 59kg at $18.40. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1400m, in the wet; 0.7 len behind Miss Emerald carrying 58kg at $16.10. Seriously doubt his chances in this. |
11 BRETT MURRAY |
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FLOWER MOON
CENTAINE SPITTLES 7YO BAY MARE 58.0KG CENTAINE SPITTLES Most recently came from the tail of the field 2nd of 15 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Abit Sassy with 57kg at $25.90. Before that 11th of 13 at Riccarton Park on January 24 over 1400m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Miss Emerald with 57.5kg at $15.80. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive. |
16 AKSHAY BALLOO |
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CANASTA
ANNA FURLONG 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG P J CUNNEEN BLOODSTOCK LTD Racing second-up today. Last outing 9th of 11 at Trentham on January 31 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Hivari carrying 55kg at $8.60. At only start last preparation 4th of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Magnastar with 58kg at $4.60. No easier this time and not likely to threaten. |
9 BILLY JACOBSON |
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| 10 | 312x3 |
CELTIC BLING
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG TE AKAU STUD & GN & CM BLOODSTOCK LTD Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 13 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Hey Now with 57.5kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 3 over 1200m, head behind Pogacar carrying 56.5kg at $2.70. Further improvement in store. |
8 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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BALLISTIC MISS
ANNA FURLONG 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG B ADLER, F ARMSTRONG, D BERRYMAN, I BOSS, B CULPH, ETON BLOODSTOCK LTD, D FINDLAY, N K HISCOX, J MCCREERY, D RICHARDSON, N R STRANGE, MRS H R WEBBER, WINDSOR PARK STUD LTD, A, M & R YELAVICH Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway December 4 over 1800m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Overrated carrying 57kg at $3.80. First up last campaign third of 9 at Tauranga October 1 over 1400m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Mr Marigold with 54.5kg at $12.90. Prefer to see how she returns. |
14 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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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 At the latest run 7th of 16 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Professional Lad carrying 57.5kg at $57.60. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 13th of 15 at Wingatui on January 17 over 1600m, slow going 13 len behind Loose Sally carrying 54kg at $87.20. Will need to do a bit more. |
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OAKSDEEL
SAMANTHA WYNNE 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG COLIN WIGHTMAN Returns from a 34-day let-up. Last start 7th of 16 at Wingatui on January 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Aladdins Jem with 54.5kg at $5.70. Before that 7th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Blue Goddess with 59kg at $5.20. In the mix. |
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SACRED DIOR
SARAH & MATTHEW SMITH 6YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG M G & S K SMITH Comes off a 54 day let-up. Most recently 11th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, slow going 11 len behind Blue Goddess with 57kg at $29.80. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1600m, 5 len behind My Boy Zac with 58kg at $7.50. Hard to fault if at her best. |
3 KENDRA BAKKER |
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| 15 | 79321 |
SOLAR SAINT
PAM ROBSON 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG 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 Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start favourite; ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose at Ascot Park January 22 over 1400m in soft going defeating Neednoman with 57.5kg at $2.40. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Omoto on January 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Possess carrying 56.5kg at $20.70. Shapes as a chance again. |
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KIDS GOT GEARS
NAYTON MITCHELL 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG BLEAKLEY BLOODSTOCK LTD, CAPALA BLOODSTOCK, MRS F L & M FEARON, SS WOTHERSPOON FAMILY TRUST & P WINCHESTER Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Riccarton Park February 4 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Reservoir with 58.5kg at $2.10. The run before that made ground from midfield; 4th of 14 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Villasanti carrying 58.5kg at $3.50. Last-start winner who can measure up again. |
5 L T HEMI |
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VITEBSK
VICKY RAMHIT 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG VICKY RAMHIT, YASHPAL MURRAKHUN, TINA MURRAKHUN, DHARA SING NEERPUTH, ESHA RAMFUL & DIYA RAMFUL, ROZARA RANKIN & KESHVANEE JHOREE BEEHARRY Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 14 at Oamaru July 20 over 1200m, in the wet; 7 len behind Magnastar with 57kg at $15.30. Previous preparation first-up won by long-neck Oamaru June 15 over 1200m on heavy track defeating Kyboshe with 56.5kg at $5.30. Will take great benefit from this run. |
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QUINTAIN
EMMA WYATT 5YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG PURE FUN SYNDICATE & D KINGSLAND Dual acceptor. At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 16 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Professional Lad with 56.5kg at $57.10. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Riccarton Park January 24 over 1400m in the wet defeating Call To Arms carrying 56.5kg at $11. Doesn't appeal. |
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