Ashburton

Today, October 30, 2025Flat6fSoft

Verdict

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.

1. Cognoscenti
Elegant Explosive
10. Rubicon Reigns

Win Only

1. 1. Cognoscenti
J: BRUNO QUEIROZT: MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
F: 1440x
Price History:
4.75
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
238
Verdict
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.
3. 3. Eight Lucky Prawns
J: DONOVAN COOPERT: KEVIN MCAULEY
F: 62854
Price History:
6.50
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
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.
15. 15. Game Duke
J: TINA COMIGNAGHIT: LEN & LACY STEWART
F: 59537
Price History:
8.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
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.
5. 5. Speed Dial
J: LEAH HEMIT: RICHARD DIDHAM
F: 9218x
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
90
Verdict
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.
4. 4. Epilogue
J: M HUDSONT: JOHN & KAREN PARSONS
F: 95441
Price History:
7.50
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
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.
10. 10. Rubicon Reigns
J: KATE HERCOCKT: JAMIE BULLARD
F: 440x5
Price History:
8.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
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.
11. 11. Explosive Lass
J: AKSHAY BALLOOT: STEVEN WOODSFORD
F: 30709
Price History:
10.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
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.
13. 13. Wren
J: BRANDON MAYT: NAYTON MITCHELL
F: x3500
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
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.
8. 8. Channa
J: KRISHNA MUDHOOT: JOHN & KAREN PARSONS
F: 510x4
Price History:
11.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
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.
7. 7. Town Belt
J: KYLIE WILLIAMST: ROBYN AYTON
F: 80501
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
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.
14. 14. Freedom Reins
J: AYUSH MUDHOOT: ANDREW CARSTON
F: 005x5
Price History:
21.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
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.
17. 17. Simsala
J: -T: LEN & LACY STEWART
F: 06000
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
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.
16. 16. Huzzah
J: -T: AINSLEY MCLEOD
F: 86040
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
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.
12. 12. Intrepid Girl
J: FLOOR MOERMANT: TRACEY HICKEY
F: 48x09
Price History:
34.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
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.
6. 6. Captain Upham
J: TANYA JONKERT: ALAN BROWNE
F: 0009x
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
289
Verdict
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.
2. 2. High Pins
J: COREY CAMPBELLT: STEVEN WOODSFORD
F: 5717x
Price History:
41.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
99
Verdict
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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9. Elegant Explosive
J: -T: JOHN & KAREN PARSONS
F: 66049
Price History:
9.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
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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