Riccarton 02 Aug 2025
GOING: H(10)
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GROUP 1 RACEDAY PARTY - 13 SEPTEMBER RATING 75 1800m Track: HEAVY 10 True |
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Solid tempo anticipated with Bella Luce taking charge. BALLROOM BLITZ (11) fought on gamely for fourth over a mile at New Plymouth 2 weeks ago. She will relish the extra furlong after having 3 runs back from a spell, and will be among the hardest to beat here. STORMS AHEAD (9) has won both of his South Island starts and is bred to improve further over a longer trip. This is another step up, but he is up to the task. RADIANT REACH (7) was below her best at Oamaru last time out and drops back in class for this. She has the pole position, and if that is the place to be, then she can bounce back into the money. Each way value. IFFIN DOUBT DANCE (12) is a consistent mare who will be fit after racing over 2200m on the poly track here 9 days ago. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ballroom Blitz for each-way players.
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| 1 | 235x4 |
SPROCKET ROCKET
MIKE MCCANN 6YO BAY MARE 59.0KG MIKE MCCANN & S MUNIANDY Second run back. First-up after five months from last on the turn 4th of 7 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 24 over 1600m, 2 len behind Delmonico carrying 55.5kg at $7.30. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 12 2024 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Doubtful Sound with 53kg at $7. Has to be carefully considered. |
11 RUVANESH MUNIANDY |
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| 2 | 68422 |
PROSERVE
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG MRS A COCHRANE, P CONNOLLY, A REID, A WALTERS & M R PITMAN Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 8 at Oamaru on July 20 over 2200m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Koyama with 59kg at $3.50. The race before that settled towards the rear 2nd of 13 at Ashburton on July 3 over 1600m, in the wet; head behind Royal Valour with 56.5kg at $21.30. One of the chances. |
5 KAVISH CHOWDHOORY |
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| 3 | 01218 |
BELLA LUCE
LANCE ROBINSON 7YO BAY MARE 58.0KG DIANE RUSHWORTH & SHANE VOICE, JULIA & BRYCE COTTLE, BEN HERMANSEN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start 8th of 13 at Ashburton on July 3 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Royal Valour with 54.5kg at $6.40. The run before that won by a nose at this track June 21 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Vamos carrying 54kg at $3.10. Among the better chances in this line up. |
7 KENDRA BAKKER |
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| 4 | 0x105 |
BEAU BRUMMELL
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG D C ELLIS CNZM, K W FENTON-ELLIS MNZM & GN & CM BLOODSTOCK LTD Most recently 5th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 9 over 2200m, 1.2 len behind Ocean Light with 57.5kg at $7. Before that second last of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 11 over 1600m, 11 len behind Cluedo Lane carrying 58.5kg at $5.20. Among the top chances. |
14 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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| 5 | 02837 |
TARAMEA LAD
TERRY KENNEDY 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG B J & MRS H A GRAY & E E WINSLOE Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 8 at Ashburton on July 3 over 2200m, on a wet track; 17 len behind Tellme You Loveme with 55.5kg at $7.60. The start before that 3rd of 7 at this track on June 21 over 2000m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Taimate Diva with 57kg at $8.80. Prepared to risk. |
6 L T HEMI |
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| 6 | x8815 |
CALL ME AL
JO-ANNE DALTON 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG A B & MRS K R HARPER, MRS J F & T KILKELLY Last start 5th of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1400m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Where's Wally carrying 55kg at $19.20. Before that won by 0.8 len at Wingatui May 23 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Taramea Lad with 53.5kg at $13.90. Not to be underestimated. |
13 Y ATCHAMAH |
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| 7 | 71160 |
RADIANT REACH
KELVIN TYLER 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG MRS L M & R L BONNINGTON, A K & MRS M E TYLER Most recently 10th of 12 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Royal Valour carrying 54kg at $20.60. The run before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Ashburton on July 3 over 1600m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Storms Ahead with 55.5kg at $2.60. Capable of sharp improvement. |
1 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 8 | 64343 |
VINO VALENTINO
ROBERT DENNIS 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG WILLOW RIVER SYNDICATE (MGR: ALLAN MCISAAC) At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Oamaru on July 20 over 2200m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Koyama carrying 55.5kg at $4.40. The run before that 4th of 13 at Ashburton on July 3 over 1600m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Royal Valour carrying 54kg at $15.70. Has ability but finds a difficult assignment here. |
3 DONOVAN COOPER |
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| 9 | 60x11 |
STORMS AHEAD
STEPHANIE FAULKNER 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG EDDIE BROOKS & CLINTON ISDALE Third-up today. Resuming won by a head at Phar Lap Racecourse June 10 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Queen Of Kings with 58.5kg at $2.40. Second run from a spell won by 1.3 len at Ashburton July 3 over 1600m in the wet defeating Balzano carrying 55kg at $8.50. Impossible to knock and will go well again. |
6 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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| 10 | x5041 |
WAIHORA MIST
LANCE ROBINSON 8YO BAY MARE 55.0KG R C & J B STRAWFORD Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a head at this track June 21 over 2000m on a heavy track defeating Our Milly Bee with 55kg at $13.20. The run before that 4th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on June 10 over 1600m, on heavy track; 1.4 len behind Iffin Doubt Dance with 55kg at $21.20. Looking to others. |
2 COURTNEY BARNES |
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| 11 | 2x174 |
BALLROOM BLITZ
ROBBIE PATTERSON 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG JOHN & CAROLE LYNSKEY, BLUE READ, DARREL NICHOLAS, RACHEL UTIGER-SMITH, STEPHEN WILSON, MICHAEL WILSON, GREG & CHRISTINE BLYDE, JACK & DOREEN DANIELS, RICHARD BARLOW, SUZANNE CURSONS, KAPITI KINGS SYNDICATE & LINDA WHITE Most recently 4th of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on July 19 over 1600m, in the wet; 17 len behind Shelbyrock'n with 52.5kg at $6. The run before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 8 at Otaki on July 8 over 1600m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Swingit Our Way carrying 54kg at $3.10. Better placed this time and deserves another chance. |
12 KELLY MYERS |
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| 12 | 81533 |
IFFIN DOUBT DANCE
SAMANTHA WYNNE 7YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG RAY ROGERS, REG STORER, SCOTT LAMING, CASEY CALDER, JARN HAYES, DAMIEN WYNNE, NICK ALFELD, JESSE BLAIR, JAKE BANFIELD, HAMISH GIBLIN, STANLEY STUBBS, T PAUL, C HILL, T ARONA & J LAMONT Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 24 over 2200m, 0.9 len behind Devil In Disguise carrying 57.5kg at $4.30. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 9 over 2200m, long-neck behind Ocean Light carrying 54kg at $26.60. Expected to play a significant role. |
9 MS K WILLIAMS |
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| 13 | 74690 |
FAR SITE
JESS LAND 9YO BAY MARE 54.0KG JESS LAND EQUESTRIAN, JACQUI LAND, KEVIN & NATALIE MCANULTY, NAT LANE, LINDA SMART, KAY LEMM, KAREN LIVINGSTONE, TERENCE O'GRADY, KYLE CAMPBELL, KYLIE KRAHAGEN & LYNNE HICKS Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run 12th of 14 at Ashburton on July 3 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Cosmetic Virtue with 57kg at $30.10. The race before that eased back early on 9th of 13 at Wingatui on June 1 over 2200m, in the wet; 18 len behind La Evita with 55kg at $10.50. Prepared to risk. |
10 K R HERCOCK |
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| 14 | 58x06 |
SHAKING STEVENS
STEPHANIE FAULKNER 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG N SAUNDERS, R & B PRESTON, A J & D J DALTON, K L & K S WALSH, A & F BATES, A DALTON, C ABDELAAL, E & C DOORNENBAL, K & T TEAHEN, L & H PATON, B & A WASHINGTON, G & J WOODROOFE, A & D WILLIAMS, J & M KEARNS, J PLUCK, E SHEERAN, C & N WHEELER, A & Q VALLANCE, D & J DALTON Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 11th of 14 at this track on June 21 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Highland Fling carrying 56.5kg at $4.10. Second run from a spell 6th of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Where's Wally with 54kg at $18.70. A better run is on the cards. |
8 BRANDON MAY |
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| 15 | 0684 |
FULL OF GUSTO
SARAH DRING 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG MS F BARCHAM & R NEWTH Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Oamaru on July 20 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Koyama with 54.5kg at $51.70. The start before that ran last of 8 at Ashburton on July 3 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 38 len behind Tellme You Loveme carrying 54kg at $49.40. Tested again. |
4 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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