Riverton 04 Apr 2026
GOING: S(6)
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LAWSON FORESTRY CONTRACTING WAIPANGO HANDICAP 1600m Track: SOFT 6 True |
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Looks to be plenty of pace with Stout and Highland Fling battling for the lead. RIPA TIME (9) was taken on in front, but still proved to be too strong here nearly 4 weeks ago when clearing her maiden status by over 4 lengths. She steps up to 1600m, and she should repeat the dose. WHO ROX THE HOUSE (4) made a winning South Island debut at Ascot Park by over 6 lengths, and then was third at Wingatui 5 weeks ago. She revels in the wet, and she is the main threat to the top pick. STOUT (12) has been disappointing since finishing runner-up when resuming at Ascot Park in the spring. He was a touch better last time out, and he is worth including in all top 4 combinations. DAVID MOSS (1) needed his fresh run badly here nearly 4 weeks ago, and will be a quick improver second up. A wide gate is no help, but on a heavy track, he is a top 4 chance at odds. JAIL BIRD (7) was third in a higher grade here in her penultimate start, and was running on late for fifth at Wingatui last time out. She handles the wet, and is another who can figure in the money here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ripa Time should win again.
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| 1 | 817x9 |
DAVID MOSS
JO-ANN GORDON 6YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG MISS J M GORDON, M J SMELLIE & J T STRONG Second-up. First-up after five months 9th of 12 at this track on March 8 over 1400m, on a wet track; 18 len behind Bonsai Bob with 60kg at $6.30. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at this track Rating 65 on April 21 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Freddie Time with 56kg at $19.40. Will come on from that run and is well-placed to take this out. |
14 K MUDHOO |
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| 2 | 75040 |
GENTLE BEN
BILL MCNAMARA 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG BILL MCNAMARA & LENA WELLS Last start eased back early on 10th of 15 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Perlino with 59.5kg at $27.80. The race before that 4th of 16 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1600m, slow going 1.1 len behind The Ocean Heart carrying 59.5kg at $19. Tough to beat if near his best. |
3 D R BOTHAMLEY |
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| 3 | 65465 |
HIGHLAND FLING
SALLY MCKAY 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG L ANDERSON, B ANNISON, P & R BRADEN, G COPPINS, S EASTWOOD, M EVANS, K MACKIE, S MCKAY, G MCMILLAN, T MCMURTRIE, D O'CONNEL, A & T RAYNER, R STRONACH, S TAYLOR-VAN DEN YSSEL, G VAN DEN YSSEL & P WALLIS Last start 5th of 12 at this track on March 8 over 1400m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Bonsai Bob with 59kg at $14.10. The run before that 6th of 14 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Ziggy Stardust carrying 59kg at $17.50. Will need to do a bit more. |
13 L CALLAWAY |
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| 4 | x7x13 |
WHO ROX THE HOUSE
EBONY TURNER 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG CARRIERS ARMS RACING SYNDICATE Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 6 len win at Ascot Park February 14 over 1600m in soft going defeating Neednoman with 55.5kg at $3.80. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 16 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1600m, slow going 0.6 len behind The Ocean Heart carrying 56kg at $3.80. Can return to winning form. |
5 ROHAN MUDHOO |
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| 5 | 3190x |
BELAGIO BOY
SOPHIE PRICE 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG MRS E A & P F FORDE Gelding back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Ascot Park November 23 over 1600m, soft track; 9 len behind Gentle Ben with 59kg at $13.20. First up last campaign third of 9 at Gore September 21 over 1100m, in the wet; 11 len behind More Sass carrying 58.5kg at $8.20. Looks very hard to beat. |
2 C A CAMPBELL |
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| 6 | x0x00 |
DIVINE SPIRIT
JENN SHERIDAN 7YO BAY MARE 57.0KG A S & L J BOND, C J DODDS, K A & T P G FERREIRA, MISS J D SHERIDAN & A L STRATFORD Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resumes off a 49 day letup. First-up 12th of 15 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Abit Sassy with 57kg at $47.20. Second run from a spell 11th of 14 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Perfect Tycoon carrying 53kg at $52. Can't have off that run. |
9 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 7 | 10835 |
JAIL BIRD
NIKKI & BARRIE BLATCH 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG BARRIE BLATCH & NIKKI BLATCH Most recently 5th of 14 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Blushing carrying 56kg at $8.30. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at this track on March 8 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Ziggy Stardust carrying 52kg at $14.60. Nicely placed and is capable of taking this out. |
7 A NAJIB |
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| 8 | 370x0 |
TOMYTURBO
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 7YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG MRS D PITMAN Second-up. First-up after five months 10th of 14 at Ashburton on March 12 over 1600m, 7 len behind Ballistic Miss carrying 57.5kg at $49.70. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 2024 over 2200m, 4.5 len behind Sincere with 58kg at $15.60. Unlikely to be competitive. |
12 KAVISH CHOWDHOORY |
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| 9 | x52x1 |
RIPA TIME
KELVIN TYLER 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG K & V TYLER Second run back. First-up after two months favourite; scored a big 4.5 len win at this track March 8 over 1400m in the wet defeating Bakers Dozen with 53kg at $1.70. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on January 1 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Jikon with 53kg at $1.80. Sure to go well again. Found winning form and can go on with it. |
6 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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| 10 | 20260 |
OMINOUS
JO-ANNE DALTON 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG A B & MRS K R HARPER, MRS J F & T KILKELLY Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start second last of 16 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind The Ocean Heart with 56.5kg at $37.90. The race before that 6th of 11 at this track on January 1 over 2147m, 10 len behind Indie Ardie with 54kg at $17.70. Difficult to recommend. |
11 T R MOSELEY |
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| 11 | 1000 |
HANGONHARRY
SALLY MCKAY 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG P J DOBSON, J D AGNEW, B H SINCLAIR & G J MCLELLAN At the latest run second last of 13 at this track on March 8 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 46 len behind Lined Satin carrying 58kg at $42.50. The race before that 11th of 14 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Ziggy Stardust carrying 58.5kg at $50.30. Prepared to overlook. |
8 BRETT MURRAY |
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| 12 | 77079 |
STOUT
STEVEN PRINCE 5YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG KAREN HORRELL, M HORRELL, A J & S M YOUNG Last start 9th of 14 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Abit Sassy with 54.5kg at $9.20. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1500m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Miraqua carrying 57kg at $8.60. Expected to improve sharply. |
4 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 13 | 0x520 |
YOO HOO JOY
TERRY KENNEDY 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG CRAIG, JIM, JACK, WILLIAM & JIMMY HUNTER & GUS WOOD Most recently 10th of 14 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Dupont carrying 57kg at $11.50. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1600m, slow going 0.2 len behind Perfect Tycoon carrying 56kg at $11.30. Has ability and gets her chance to show what she can do. |
10 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 14 | 788x8 |
SACRED MIST
TERRY KENNEDY 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG SACRED MIST SYNDICATE Second run back. First-up after five months 8th of 11 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Boss 'N' Highheels carrying 53kg at $36.30. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at Wingatui on September 5 over 1600m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind David Moss carrying 53kg at $11.40. Last win was 21 months ago and she looks tested in this. |
1 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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| 15 | 0900x |
PIRATES 'N' GOLD
CENTAINE SPITTLES 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG CENTAINE SPITTLES, SHANE LILLEY, EHIPA THOMPSON, STEVE CLARKE, RAY ABERNETHY, STEVE LOVETT & ALLISON TILSON Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign 14th of 16 at Riccarton Park November 12 over 2600m, soft track; 14 len behind Unleash The Beast with 57kg at $76.70. When resuming last campaign second last of 11 at Ashburton October 11 over 1600m, 8 len behind Sir Albert carrying 54kg at $72.10. Will improve on what he does today. |
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| 16 | 95x07 |
PROUDTOBEHERE
TERRY KENNEDY 5YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG J BROCK, C CHRISP, J S FAULKS, T R FRAMPTON, J GOULD, T W LANE, I C MORGAN, P PARDOE, S PUNNETT, R M SHERIDAN, T F P THOMPSON, R VERMA & V H WITHEY Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up second last of 11 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Boss 'N' Highheels with 54kg at $12.20. Second run from a spell 7th of 14 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Dupont carrying 54kg at $45.80. Worth one more chance. |
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| 17 | 00084 |
PERFECT CALIFORNIA
SHANKAR MUNIANDY 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG S MUNIANDY & K SELVAN Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on March 8 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Bonsai Bob carrying 52kg at $20. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 8th of 12 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Claudius Maximuss carrying 54kg at $19.30. Tested on recent form. |
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| 18 | 40080 |
STYGIAN
KALAI SELVAN 5YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG K SELVAN At the latest run raced on the pace before fading ran last of 14 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind Abit Sassy carrying 54kg at $65.90. The run before that 8th of 12 at this track on March 8 over 1400m, in the wet; 17 len behind Bonsai Bob carrying 54kg at $39.50. Tested on recent form. |
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| 19 | 88158 |
MARELLA MISS
MAURICE FORDE 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG M E FORDE & G A WOHLERS Dual acceptor. Most recently got back early 8th of 10 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Maybe Diva with 54kg at $21.50. The race before that 5th of 9 at this track on March 8 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Ziggy Stardust carrying 54kg at $15.20. Out of form and unlikely to threaten. |
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| 20 | 76500 |
MAXIMUS AUGUSTUS
BILL MCNAMARA 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG BILL MCNAMARA & LENA WELLS Dual acceptor. At the latest run second last of 15 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1600m, 8 len behind Perlino carrying 59.5kg at $17.80. The race before that didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 16 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Aladdins Jem with 54kg at $51.10. Can't see him featuring in the finish. |
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