Riccarton 09 Aug 2025
GOING: H(10)
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HOSPITALITY NZ CANTERBURY 135TH GRAND NATIONAL HURDLES 4200m Track: HEAVY 10 True |
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BERRY THE CASH (1) is the defending champ who was a game second on the first day and comes into his own over 4200m. He can carry 73kg and win this time. HAPPY STAR (3) battled away for sixth on the first day and will now have no excuses with his fitness, fifth up from a long spell. Stick with him. QUID (5) was third on the first day and has come a long way in a short time in this jumping caper. He still has top 3 claims here. LORD SPENCER (2) tends to mix his form these days, but he can't be ruled out of a first four finish here. SULIMAN (6) is not the worst if you're considering one at very long odds to put into all combinations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Berry The Cash to outstay his rivals.
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| 1 | 4x332 |
BERRY THE CASH
MARK OULAGHAN 9YO CHESTNUT GELDING 73.0KG MRS G T & J H MEYER, T W MILLS, M K OULAGHAN & R D SOUTHEY Impressive in recent runs. Last start finished second of 8 runners at this track on August 2 over 3100m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Dictation with 73kg at $3.90. The run before finished third of 10 runners at Woodville on July 13 over 3000m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Never Look Back carrying 73kg at $4.10. Sure to improve again. Well-placed to take this out. |
7 PORTIA J MATTHEWS |
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| 2 | 56158 |
LORD SPENCER
J J RAYNER 8YO BAY GELDING 68.0KG D G DRAVITZKI Last start ran last at this track on August 2 over 3100m, on rain affected going; 19 len behind Dictation with 68kg at $20.40. The start before that; finished fifth of 10 starters at Woodville on July 13 over 3000m, in the wet; 10 len behind Never Look Back with 68kg at $13.20. Continues to make headway. Has ability and is worth another chance. |
5 L DOUGLAS |
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| 3 | x0326 |
HAPPY STAR
KEVIN MYERS 10YO BAY GELDING 67.0KG S J BARBER & J W BENNER Last outing finished sixth of 8 starters at this track on August 2 over 3100m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Dictation carrying 67kg at $6.10. The start before that; finished second of 10 starters at Woodville on July 13 over 3000m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Never Look Back with 67kg at $4.30. Has ability and will be hard to stop. |
1 M B GILLIES |
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| 4 | 63191 |
DICTATION
P NELSON & C MCDOUGAL 8YO BAY GELDING 66.0KG I SEE RED SYNDICATE Useful type. Last outing won by 4.5 len this track on August 2 over 3100m on heavy track defeating Berry The Cash carrying 66kg at $3.30 in a jumps. Run before made some head-way from midfield; finished ninth of 12 starters at Arawa Park on July 19 over 2200m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Opera Belle with 56kg at $7.80. Expected to run well again. |
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| 5 | 24213 |
QUID
KEVIN MYERS 7YO BAY GELDING 66.0KG M D N WALLACE Useful gelding. Last run finished third of 8 starters at this track on August 2 over 3100m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Dictation carrying 66.5kg at $4.40. Run before won by 5 len Woodville on July 13 over 3000m on heavy track defeating Captains Run carrying 68kg at $1.40 in a jumps. Likely to be there at the finish. |
3 KYLAN WILES |
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| 6 | 55645 |
SULIMAN
P NELSON & C MCDOUGAL 12YO BAY GELDING 66.0KG I SEE RED SYNDICATE Useful gelding. Last outing finished fifth of 8 runners at this track on August 2 over 3100m, in the wet; 13 len behind Dictation with 66kg at $26.60. Before that finished fourth of 10 starters at Woodville on July 13 over 3000m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Never Look Back with 66kg at $23. Continues to improve. Has ability and can do much better this time. |
2 HAMISH MC NEILL |
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| 7 | 42544 |
MR FAHRENHEIT
NIALL QUINN 11YO CHESTNUT GELDING 66.0KG B & S ELLIS, E O'HARA, N J QUINN, A N, D B & L STALKER, C STRAW, J THAYER & EST LATE B G DORE Dual acceptor. Recent form impressive for this race. Last run finished fourth of 8 runners at this track on August 2 over 3100m, in the wet; 11 len behind Hidalgo carrying 68kg at $11.70. Race before finished fourth of 11 runners at Woodville on July 13 over 3000m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind The Republican with 66kg at $12.30. Rates well. Must be a chance in today's scenario. |
4 JAY KOZACZEK |
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| 8 | 2p293 |
MR FABULOUS
ALLEN BAKER 10YO BAY GELDING 66.0KG A C F BAKER & W M NEILL Last outing finished third of 8 starters at this track on August 2 over 3100m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Hidalgo carrying 69kg at $11.60. The start before that; finished ninth of 10 starters at Otaki on July 26 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind My Alibi with 51kg at $44.50. Prefer to see him do a bit more. |
6 MR WILLIAM FEATHERSTONE |
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