Riccarton 02 May 2026
GOING: S(5)
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CARPETDEALZ NZ RATING 75 1200m Track: SOFT 5 Out 2.5m from 1100m to 600m, Remainder True |
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Good pace with Our Clarry, Spartan and Claudius Maximuss matching motors. HOORAY FOR HARRY (10) has hit the line in each of his last 2 starts, and there will be no fitness excuses fourth up from a spell. The key this time is having Opie Bosson replace an apprentice, and he should go close to taking this out. COOL 'N' FAST (2) was a game runner-up here when chasing down a hat-trick of wins last time out, 3 weeks ago. He drops to 1200m, but that should not be a problem, and he should be right in the finish again. QUEEN OF SHEBA (15) was runner-up in the Gore Guineas in her penultimate start, and may have been a run short over 1000m here last week when finishing fifth. The extra 200m is ideal, and she can bounce straight back into the money here. BOSS 'N' HIGHHEELS (13) cops a tough gate, but she has been genuine since relocating to the South Island. With the right run, she can figure in the top 4 again in an even contest. TORONTO (4) was narrowly beaten in his first run on this track fresh up last week. He has real ability, and he can go one better. SUGGESTED PLAY: Queen Of Sheba each way.
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| 1 | 20450 |
SPARTAN
RUSSELL MCKAY & ASHLEY HARRINGTON 6YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG MRS L ASHWORTH, J GLENN, G GORDON, MRS A V & J D HARRINGTON, MISS K J MANSON, MRS R & R I MCKAY & K NEWBY Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Insatiable carrying 53kg at $39.60. Before that 5th of 14 at this track on March 21 over 1200m, 3 len behind Iron Hawk carrying 59kg at $42.70. Other preferred. |
6 MS K WILLIAMS |
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| 2 | 34112 |
COOL 'N' FAST
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG TE AKAU COOL 'N' FAST RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Form hard to fault. Most recently sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 13 at this track on April 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Iron Hawk with 59kg at $5.60. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a 0.4 len at Ashburton March 12 over 1400m defeating Maybe Diva carrying 56.5kg at $4.10. Expected to measure up. |
7 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 3 | 78350 |
PETE'S PRIDE
LEE CALLAWAY 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG BAAA BAR SYNDICATE, W BUCKWELL, A COUGHLAN, C V MCLACHLAN, C RITCHIE & P J STECHMAN Most recently 14th of 16 at this track in the LR Great Easter Stakes on April 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Inflamed with 54kg at $22.50. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Insatiable carrying 53.5kg at $17.70. Can feature in the finish. |
10 D R BOTHAMLEY |
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| 4 | 134x2 |
TORONTO
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY, COPPER BELT LODGE 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG LIM SIAH MONG & PAUL HICKMAN Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 12 at this track on April 25 over 1000m, slow going neck behind Mi Bella with 57.5kg at $5.30. Previously second-up won by 2.75 len at Awapuni Synthetic August 24 over 1200m defeating It's Amelia with 58.5kg at $1.60. Winning chance with that run under the belt. |
3 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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| 5 | 30343 |
MOTIONTIME
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG R D SUTHERLAND Most recently sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track on April 25 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Mi Bella carrying 56kg at $50. Before that 4th of 9 at Riverton on April 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Eye Spy with 57kg at $16.90. Competitive of late but others rate better. |
14 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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| 6 | 91818 |
OUR CLARRY
BRUCE TAPPER 8YO GR/CH GELDING 58.0KG CLEARVIEW PARK LTD Last start 8th of 12 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Champagne Diblu carrying 56kg at $20.90. The race before that won by 0.8 len at Wingatui March 27 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Eye Spy with 54kg at $12.80. Racing okay but look elsewhere. |
1 KENDRA BAKKER |
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| 7 | 3x856 |
SPECIALTY
BRUCE TAPPER 6YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG CLEARVIEW PARK LTD Most recently settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at this track on April 25 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Mi Bella carrying 58.5kg at $18.70. The race before that 5th of 13 at this track on April 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Iron Hawk carrying 58.5kg at $49.10. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can perhaps place at odds. |
4 BRANDON MAY |
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| 8 | 91172 |
CLAUDIUS MAXIMUSS
LEE CALLAWAY 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG MRS L M & S D BLAIR-EDIE Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 7 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1400m, slow going 0.7 len behind Megalomaniac with 54kg at $3.90. The race before that 7th of 14 at this track on March 21 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Iron Hawk carrying 56.5kg at $51. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Sure to be thereabouts. |
9 AKSHAY BALLOO |
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| 9 | 31737 |
HAKADECREE
TERRY KENNEDY 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG B J & MRS H A GRAY At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on April 25 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Mi Bella with 58kg at $18.80. Before that 3rd of 7 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1200m, slow going 1.0 len behind Our Clarry with 57.5kg at $4.70. One to keep in mind. |
8 C A CAMPBELL |
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| 10 | 2x556 |
HOORAY FOR HARRY
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG TE AKAU HERE COMES HARRY RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Last start 6th of 12 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Champagne Diblu carrying 56.5kg at $7.90. The run before that 5th of 7 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Our Clarry carrying 56.5kg at $7.20. Has the ability and is among the leading hopes. |
5 O P BOSSON |
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| 11 | 62651 |
PURE ARTIST
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG PITMAN RACING (AUS) SYNDICATE Last start favourite; won by a 0.5 len at this track April 11 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Brutal Riff carrying 58kg at $2.80. The start before that 5th of 13 at Ashburton on February 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Cool 'N' Fast carrying 59kg at $15. Won last start and is well-placed again. |
11 DONOVAN COOPER |
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| 12 | 0x900 |
ENTERPRISE
LYN PRENDERGAST 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG G & S ANDERSON & M BOOTS Last start ran last of 12 at this track on April 25 over 1000m, slow going 7 len behind Mi Bella with 56.5kg at $22.80. The race before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at Ashburton on March 12 over 1400m, 7 len behind Cool 'N' Fast with 59kg at $11.70. Hard to make a case. |
12 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 13 | x8144 |
BOSS 'N' HIGHHEELS
TERRI RAE 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG BRENT & CHERRY TAYLOR & FAITH TAYLOR Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 12 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Champagne Diblu carrying 55kg at $4.30. Before that 4th of 13 at this track on April 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Iron Hawk with 55kg at $8.40. One of the major players. |
13 L T HEMI |
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| 14 | 95139 |
MOON MONEY
LYN PRENDERGAST 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG D KINGSLAND, D CALVERLEY, G DAWSON, G HARRISON, B WILSON, B HAWKINS, G DONALDSON, G CALVERLEY, A SMITH, K HARTLEY, B CRESSEY & L BELL At the latest run 9th of 12 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Champagne Diblu carrying 54kg at $14.40. The run before that 3rd of 11 at Ashburton on February 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Pizarro carrying 53.5kg at $25.50. Not keen on her chances. |
2 K R HERCOCK |
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| 15 | 3x125 |
QUEEN OF SHEBA
ANNA FURLONG 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG MRS A M & J F BRUFORD, G M & MRS J E DATSON, W J STORM, MRS H M SUTHERLAND, MRS C TENNANT, R M YARDLEY & EST LATE R B TENNANT Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on April 25 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Mi Bella with 53kg at $5. The race before that 2nd of 14 at Riverton in the LR Gore Guineas on April 4 over 1200m, slow going 0.1 len behind Better Shared with 55kg at $6.90. Can improve on the latest effort and is a key runner. |
15 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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