Riccarton 02 May 2026
GOING: S(5)
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JANET FRANCIS & TWO AUSSIE FRIENDS RATING 65 2000m Track: SOFT 5 Out 2.5m from 1100m to 600m, Remainder True |
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Esperimento and Warrior Of War have the pace to take up the running at a solid tempo. QUINTO (1) capped off some good form with a last-stride win at Ashburton a month ago over 2200m. The Anderton stable has had a terrific record on this track during the new year, and this gelding has the scope to take the next step immediately. KIWI MAGIC (6) got going late when finishing fifth here last week over 1800m. The extra 200m is ideal, and if he can position himself a couple of pairs closer in the running, then he can win this. VENDABELLE (4) improved steadily and got the run to suit when winning by nearly 2 lengths here last week. She needs a genuine pace to show her best, and she can repeat the dose. OAKSDEEL (3) has found it hard to win another race, and she was a sound third here a week ago. She can cope with any type of track conditions, and another honest effort can be expected. Each way value. KAWATIRI (2) treks to the South Island with the Matt Eales team, and she is worth including in all top 4 combos. SUGGESTED PLAY: Kiwi Magic each way.
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| 1 | 53331 |
QUINTO
BRIAN & SHANE ANDERTON 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG MR S C ANDERTON, MR M W ANDERTON, MR R S ANDERTON, MISS E S ANDERTON & MRS S M ANDERTON Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by a 0.1 len at Ashburton April 2 over 2200m in soft going defeating Private Treaty with 58.5kg at $5.20. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Riverton on March 8 over 2000m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Sparky carrying 58.5kg at $3.10. Leading player again. |
5 C A CAMPBELL |
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| 2 | 58533 |
KAWATIRI
MATTHEW EALES 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG D G & E J BURROW, K & P CREMEN, T M HOULISTON, J M & P A TOLLEY Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Otaki on April 11 over 2100m, slow going 1.5 len behind Mulan Ardeche carrying 58kg at $13.50. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Trentham on March 21 over 2100m, slow going 0.4 len behind Helluvah Return with 56.5kg at $13.60. Has ability and can make her presence felt. |
7 L T HEMI |
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| 3 | 30253 |
OAKSDEEL
SAMANTHA WYNNE 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG COLIN WIGHTMAN At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 15 at this track on April 25 over 1800m, slow going 4 len behind Vendabelle with 58kg at $4.50. The start before that 5th of 18 at this track on April 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Awesome Lineup carrying 58kg at $8.30. Making headway. Sure to go well. |
10 T R MOSELEY |
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| 4 | 77331 |
VENDABELLE
ANNA FURLONG 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG MS S E BOURKE, MRS A M & J F BRUFORD, G M & MRS J E DATSON, M L DEAR, L F & R C MCLEAN, NEARCO STUD LTD, P L SPARROW & TANNER STREET SYNDICATE Racing well recently. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track April 25 over 1800m on a soft track defeating Amiinit carrying 55.5kg at $3.90. The race before that 3rd of 18 at this track on April 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Awesome Lineup with 55kg at $6.90. Hard to go past based on recent performances. |
2 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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| 5 | 04420 |
SINCERE
ANDREW CARSTON 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P REIDIE, M SCULLY, C, J & W FRETWELL, C HOUSTON, H DARRY, CARSTON RACING (NO.1) SYNDICATE, MAKING MEMOIRS SYNDICATE, I & S KININMONTH, A MURFITT & R QUIRK At the latest run ran last of 10 at Ashburton on April 16 over 2200m, 17 len behind Incredible with 59kg at $9.60. The race before that 2nd of 14 at Wingatui on March 27 over 2200m, on a slow track; 0.1 len behind Snow Brainer with 59kg at $16.60. Better than last start so he deserves another chance. |
13 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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| 6 | 70605 |
KIWI MAGIC
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG J F & MRS K G PARSONS Last start 5th of 15 at this track on April 25 over 1800m, slow going 5 len behind Vendabelle carrying 54.5kg at $7. The race before that got back early 12th of 18 at this track on April 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Awesome Lineup carrying 57kg at $13.20. Has ability and can bounce back. |
9 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 7 | 37555 |
LIPPY
NAYTON MITCHELL 6YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG A CARSTON Dual acceptor. Most recently 5th of 10 at Ashburton on April 16 over 2200m, 2.75 len behind Incredible carrying 57kg at $6.30. Before that 5th of 11 at Ashburton on April 2 over 2200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Unleash The Beast carrying 56kg at $9. Worth consideration. |
4 DONOVAN COOPER |
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| 8 | 36951 |
REVISION
NAYTON MITCHELL 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG K STEELE, RED AND BLUE SYNDICATE (MGR: PETER WINCHESTER), CAPALA BLOODSTOCK, C HORTON, K BEATTY & L MASON Most recently won by 4 len at Ashburton April 16 over 2200m defeating Unwoke carrying 55.5kg at $16.10. Before that 5th of 14 at Ashburton on April 2 over 2200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Quinto carrying 55.5kg at $23.50. Worth including. |
6 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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| 9 | 21374 |
WARRIOR OF WAR
DANNY CROZIER 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG DANNY CROZIER, SCOTT LAMING & RACHEL DEEGAN Most recently 4th of 15 at this track on April 25 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Vendabelle with 55.5kg at $17.50. The start before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 18 at this track on April 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Awesome Lineup carrying 56kg at $17.60. In the right race this time and is definitely worth including. |
11 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 10 | 00742 |
ROCA MILE
RICHARD DIDHAM 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG K DOWNING & M R HOLLAMBY Racing well recently. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Ashburton on April 16 over 2200m, nose behind Incredible carrying 54.5kg at $8.40. Before that made ground from midfield; 4th of 14 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Willit with 58kg at $6.80. Not far away of late. Rates highly on best form and is worth considering. |
12 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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| 11 | 40x06 |
ESPERIMENTO
KEVIN MCAULEY 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG K MCAULEY Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 10th of 13 at this track on April 11 over 1400m, slow going 9 len behind Iron Hawk with 53kg at $97.70. Last start faded in the straight 6th of 15 at this track on April 25 over 1800m, slow going 6 len behind Vendabelle with 55.5kg at $34.40. This looks a tough task. |
1 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 12 | 32138 |
TAIMATE STAAR
ANDREW CARSTON 5YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG TAIMATE EQUINE FOUNDATION SYNDICATE (MGR: DAVID HICKMAN) At the latest run 8th of 15 at this track on April 25 over 1800m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Vendabelle carrying 56.5kg at $10.50. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Ashburton on April 2 over 2200m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Unleash The Beast with 56.5kg at $6.10. Certainly worth another chance. |
8 MS K WILLIAMS |
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| 13 | 38542 |
AMIINIT
JOHN BLACKADDER 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG PARTNERSHIP 2022 Racing well recently. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 15 at this track on April 25 over 1800m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Vendabelle with 54kg at $19.90. Before that 4th of 10 at Ashburton on April 16 over 2200m, 2.25 len behind Incredible carrying 54kg at $21.10. Not far away last start. Warrants consideration. |
3 K R HERCOCK |
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