Ashburton
Verdict
MISS ZIGGY (10) was racing well in hot fields prior to finishing ninth in the G1 1000 Guineas at Riccarton just over 6 weeks ago. She drops in class, and weight, so she goes on top here. POGACAR (7) has been a late scratching since his last win here in October. He has plenty of ability and also a few tricks. The best version of this gelding will give the top pick plenty to think about. WAR COURT (3) is a handy but lightly tried 6-year-old gelding who resumed with a big late run for third on the poly track at Riccarton nearly 3 weeks ago. Stick with him for all top 4 combos. RICHIE'S DREAM (6) raced well on his home track of Ruakaka through the winter and has finished fourth in a Pukekohe trial this season. She cops a tough gate, but can't be risked. Check the market. SHOW PONY (4) has been below his best recently, but is better than that, and should be included in all combinations to be safe.
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Pogacar
Win Only
- Miss Ziggy
- 7. PogacarJ: BRANDON MAYT: ROSS BECKETTF: 21x1x
- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 1-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 74
VerdictBack from a spell. Only had one start last preparation tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at this track October 11 over 1400m defeating Nuncio with 58kg at $8.80. When resuming last campaign came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; head behind House Of Tudor carrying 56kg at $13. Failed to finish in a Phar Lap Racecourse trial over 1200m on December 9. Expected to feature. - War Court
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5. JaffaJ: -T: ROSS BECKETTF: 1x454- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 1-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
VerdictComes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 11 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 1800m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Steal My Thunder with 55kg at $4.50. The start before that 5th of 12 at Riccarton Park on October 25 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Peachy Keen carrying 55kg at $2.80. Worth following up.- Show Pony
- Kellanzor
- Charbano
- Esperimento
- Victor Rouge
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9. EpilogueJ: TINA COMIGNAGHIT: JOHN & KAREN PARSONSF: 44110- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 1-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 67
- Days Since Last Run:
- 39
VerdictComes here off a 39-day let-up. Last start 13th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 22 len behind Island Hop carrying 54kg at $26.30. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at this track October 31 over 1400m in soft going defeating Cognoscenti with 57.5kg at $7.50. Forgive the last run; among the chances.- Richie's Dream
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11. ReelroseJ: KATE HERCOCKT: DANNY CROZIERF: 106x4- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 1-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 67
- Days Since Last Run:
- 54
VerdictSecond-up. Comes off a 54-day let-up. First-up after nine months 4th of 11 at this track on October 31 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Girls Light Up with 54kg at $51.30. Previously second-up 4th of 16 at Riccarton Park on November 16 2024 over 2000m, slow going 3 len behind Vindicator carrying 56kg at $56.60. Not keen.
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12. Super RosaJ: -T: KENNY RAEF: 2110x- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 1-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 67
- Days Since Last Run:
- 109
VerdictResumes after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation 16th of 18 at Ellerslie September 6 over 1600m, soft track; 8 len behind Mizella with 54kg at $27.10. First up last campaign fifth of 14 at Ellerslie May 25 over 1300m, soft track; 3 len behind Beneath The Stars with 57.5kg at $42.70. Has claims if presented on song.