Ashburton

Today, October 30, 2025Flat5fSoft

Verdict

OPTIONS OPEN (8) was surprisingly beaten fresh up at Timaru just over 3 weeks ago, and obviously needed the run, finishing fourth. There will be no such excuses this time, and she is the one to beat, so follow your money. TEEMOO (1) struggled on the heavy track at Wingatui 2 weeks ago when finishing fifth as the favourite. His debut effort for sixth was full of merit, and he can make amends in this. Top 3 claims. DAKOTA (7) hit the front early in the run home here 12 days ago and weakened late, finishing fourth in a field of 5. She had won 2 trials on the bounce before her debut, and is well worth another chance, especially with 100m less to travel. SHESASCORCHER (4) was very disappointing second up here nearly 3 weeks ago and probably found 1400m a touch too far at this stage of her career. She was runner-up when resuming at Timaru before that, and with the blinkers on this time, she can make amends. Each way. EMERGING MISS (5) fought on well enough for third here 12 days ago.

Options Open
1. Teemoo
7. Dakota

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7. 7. Dakota
J: AKSHAY BALLOOT: DEAN MACGREGOR
F: 4
Price History:
3.75
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Was well-supported at debut, in a small field at this track on October 19 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Champagne Diblu with 54kg at $2.50. Looms as a serious contender.
1. 1. Teemoo
J: DONOVAN COOPERT: SAMANTHA WYNNE
F: 65
Price History:
6.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Third race start today. At debut, 6th of 11 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Ocean Bay carrying 57.5kg at $9.70. Second-up 5th of 12 at Wingatui on October 17 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Bobby McGee carrying 54.5kg at $3.10. Only needs to raise the bar a little to open his account.
4. 4. Shesascorcher
J: TINA COMIGNAGHIT: ANDREW CARSTON
F: 56x20
Price History:
7.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind The Fed Express carrying 55.5kg at $4.90. Last start 12th of 14 at this track on October 11 over 1400m, 7 len behind Shakabrah with 54kg at $10.70. Perfectly placed to get off the mark.
9. 9. Flipper
J: KENDRA BAKKERT: LANCE ROBINSON
F: 7x
Price History:
8.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
132
Verdict
Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last of 7 at Riccarton Park on June 21 over 1000m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Cool Aza Rene carrying 54kg at $24.50. Capable of a bold return.
5. 5. Emerging Miss
J: KYLIE WILLIAMST: ANDREW CARSTON
F: 03
Price History:
11.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Raced twice to date. At debut, 10th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind The Fed Express carrying 55.5kg at $13.50. Second-up 3rd of 11 at this track on October 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Platinum Pantheon with 55kg at $13.50. Coming along nicely and should be right in the mix again.
16. 16. Modette
J: BRUNO QUEIROZT: MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN
Price History:
12.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Time Test out of Lambretta. At the most recent trial finished sixth on October 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse over 1000m. Wait and see what she can do.
10. 10. Taimate Warrior
J: KRISHNA MUDHOOT: ANDREW CARSTON
F: 6x5
Price History:
13.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Second-up. First start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Riccarton Park on June 21 over 1000m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Cool Aza Rene with 54kg at $13.30. Returned from break 5th of 11 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, slow going 1.2 len behind Ocean Bay carrying 54.5kg at $12.40. Capable of building on that performance and she looks one of the main chances.
11. 11. Madeleine Marie
J: TERRY MOSELEYT: EMMA WYATT
F: 88
Price History:
15.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, second last of 9 at Riccarton Park on September 27 over 1400m, 13 len behind Alottago carrying 54kg at $30.60. Last start 8th of 11 at this track on October 19 over 1200m, 8 len behind Platinum Pantheon carrying 55kg at $12.50. Looking to others.
6. 6. Recital
J: LEAH HEMIT: NAYTON MITCHELL
F: 03
Price History:
17.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Raced two times to date. At long odds at debut, ran last of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 18 len behind The Fed Express with 55.5kg at $28.90. Last start 3rd of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind The Red Rhino with 54kg at $38.10. Coming along well and is among the chances.
15. 15. Miss Bouquet
J: -T: DANNY FRYE
F: 575
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
54
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Returns from a 54-day let-up. Last start second last in a small field at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 7 over 1200m, 6 len behind Alottago with 52.5kg at $56.70. The run before that second last of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 27 over 1200m, 7 len behind Alberton Angel carrying 51kg at $28.90. Worth following up.
2. 2. Gap It
J: M HUDSONT: JOHN BLACKADDER
F: 6
Price History:
21.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Jumped at big odds at debut, 6th of 12 at Wingatui on October 17 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Bobby McGee carrying 57.5kg at $34.20. Others look better prospects.
14. 14. Test Drive
J: BRANDON MAYT: NAYTON MITCHELL
F: 50x0
Price History:
23.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after seven months second last of 11 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Ocean Bay carrying 55.5kg at $13.30. Previously second-up 11th of 14 at Riccarton Park on March 22 over 1000m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Zelia with 55kg at $70.40. Others preferred.
12. 12. Ajays Heart
J: BRETT MURRAYT: CENTAINE SPITTLES
F: 7x
Price History:
34.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
152
Verdict
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 7th of 11 at Wingatui on June 1 over 820m, in the wet; 8 len behind Cool Aza Rene carrying 55kg at $57.40. Wait until she shows something.
3. 3. Yalta
J: COREY CAMPBELLT: KRYSTAL-MARIE WILLIAMS
F: 7x0
Price History:
51.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Third race start. First start second last of 8 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1200m, on heavy track; 22 len behind El Vaquero with 57kg at $21.10. Returned from break 10th of 12 at Wingatui on October 17 over 1200m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Bobby McGee carrying 57.5kg at $37.50. Can't recommend.

Non-Runners

8. Options Open
J: BRUNO QUEIROZT: MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
F: 6x4
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Second-up. First start 6th of 11 at Wingatui on June 1 over 820m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Cool Aza Rene carrying 52kg at $5.70. Went for a spell before returning 4th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind The Red Rhino with 54kg at $2.20. Rates highly and expected to improve sharply.

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