Riverton 04 Apr 2026
GOING: S(6)
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REMEMBERING ALEX THOMSON LIFE MEMBER 1400m Track: SOFT 6 True |
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No recognised leader engaged but Bakers Dozen has the pace to work to the front. TAIHORO (2) resumed from a decent spell and fought on bravely to finish runner-up at Wingatui nearly 3 weeks ago. He has been a touch weak in the past, but looks well placed this year to win his first race, especially on a wet track. BAKERS DOZEN (12) finished a brave second behind a very promising type here nearly 4 weeks ago, and she had the rest of the field well covered. She has a similar wide gate, but can go one better. FERDIE'S SECRET (4) has shown some ability in the past when trained in the North Island, and he will find the company here more to his liking. He handles the wet, and he won't be in this grade for long. Check the market. GREAT ADVENTURE (5) is another ex-North Island-trained gelding who will be dropping back from a 2050m contest at Tauherenikau a month ago. Use the market as your best guide, and include him in all top 4 combos to be safe. CHEEKYLITTLEFELLA (8) showed talent in his initial prep and he will be a lot stronger now. Each way value. SUGGESTED PLAY: Taihoro can win this.
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POLLY'S GURU
JO-ANN GORDON 6YO BLACK GELDING 58.0KG T L WHITE, J ALEXANDER, JONAH'S 11 SYNDICATE #3 & VINO & PUNTERS SYNDICATE #3 Resumes after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at this track November 2 over 1600m, in the wet; 10 len behind It's Marlin carrying 58.5kg at $4.30. First up last campaign seventh of 13 at this track April 19 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Flash Roca with 58.5kg at $12.70. Expected to run well. |
8 K MUDHOO |
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| 2 | x20x2 |
TAIHORO
ROBERT DENNIS 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG BLUE KHAKI SYNDICATE, A DENNIS, R DENNIS, A GEEKIE, T GOOSEY, N HOWES, K MCGREGOR, T MCLEOD, P REUBEN & D ROBERTSON Second run back. First-up after 10 months 2nd of 14 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Brutal Riff carrying 59kg at $6.30. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Wingatui on June 1 over 1300m, on a wet track; 16 len behind Interlagos carrying 58.5kg at $2.30. Further improvement in store. |
6 D R BOTHAMLEY |
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| 3 | 76x4 |
EASTERLY
JENN SHERIDAN 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG JENN SHERIDAN, TONY STRATFORD, STEPHEN BLAIR-EDIE, MURRAY HAMILTON Second-up. First-up after 10 months 4th of 14 at this track on March 8 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Better Shared with 58.5kg at $30.30. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at this track on May 9 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Return Flight carrying 58.5kg at $38.80. Can do much better this time with the run under his belt. |
12 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 4 | 83577 |
FERDIE'S SECRET
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G A ROGERSON MNZM Returns from a 50-day let-up. Last start 7th of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on February 13 over 2000m, in the wet; 9 len behind Dux carrying 58.5kg at $47.40. The start before that 7th of 12 at Tauranga on February 5 over 2100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Astarte carrying 58.5kg at $64.20. Tough to beat if near his best. |
14 KAVISH CHOWDHOORY |
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| 5 | 37858 |
GREAT ADVENTURE
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G A ROGERSON MNZM Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently 8th of 10 at Tauherenikau on March 5 over 2050m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Darren Michie with 58.5kg at $12.30. The race before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on February 13 over 1600m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Captain Stan carrying 58.5kg at $12.50. Tough to beat if near his best. |
7 A NAJIB |
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ARCHIE GUY
SALLY MCKAY 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G R DAVIS Resuming after a break of 11 months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Wingatui May 23 over 1400m, in the wet; 17 len behind Jessie Jay with 58.5kg at $28.70. When resuming last campaign ran last of 12 at this track May 9 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 42 len behind Deciphering Me with 58.5kg at $20.20. Unlikely to feature today. |
9 BRETT MURRAY |
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CECIL'S LAD
GRAHAM EADE & BROOKE KINCAID 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG TEN DEEP SYNDICATE He is resuming after a 11 months break. Not seen since he finished last of 14 at this track April 21 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 22 len behind The Tattler carrying 58kg at $50. On debut sixth of 12 at Gore March 9 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Sailor Girl carrying 58kg at $14.80. Hasn't shown much in short career to date and is hard to have. |
13 Y ATCHAMAH |
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| 8 | 538x |
CHEEKYLITTLEFELLA
SOPHIE PRICE 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG COLIN'S CREW SYNDICATE Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at this track January 1 over 1200m, 15 len behind What About Peace carrying 55kg at $10. On debut fifth of 12 at this track November 2 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Aozora Note carrying 54kg at $5.80. Definite winning hope. |
2 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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LAUNCH CODE
EBONY TURNER 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG EBONY TURNER Jumped at long odds at debut, 11th of 13 at this track on March 8 over 1400m, on a wet track; 24 len behind Ripa Time carrying 58kg at $25.80. Doubt he will trouble these. |
10 C A CAMPBELL |
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SPRITZER
GRAHAM EADE & BROOKE KINCAID 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG SAVISH KHETOO, BROOKE KINCAID, P & G EADE Dual acceptor. At debut, 8th of 14 at this track on March 8 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Better Shared with 57kg at $15.70. Will take a lot from that run and is open to improvement. |
5 T R MOSELEY |
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| 11 | 29223 |
NEEDNOMAN
SALLY MCKAY 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG SOUTHERN EIGHT SYNDICATE Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 13 at this track on March 8 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Ripa Time carrying 56.5kg at $11.40. Before that 2nd of 12 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Who Rox The House carrying 56.5kg at $13.30. In a suitable race and shouldn't be far away. |
4 L CALLAWAY |
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| 12 | x4502 |
BAKERS DOZEN
KELLY SHEARING 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG MS H E PHINNEY Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at this track on March 8 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Ripa Time carrying 54.5kg at $10.60. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1600m, slow going 14 len behind Who Rox The House with 56.5kg at $8.10. Working up to a win. Has upside and expected to run very well. |
11 KENDRA BAKKER |
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| 13 | 975x3 |
JUST HENRI
GAY ROBINSON 9YO BAY MARE 56.0KG J F DOOLEY & MS G ROBINSON Second run back. First-up after 10 months 3rd of 14 at this track on March 8 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Better Shared with 56.5kg at $80.30. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Ascot Park on April 6 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Zircon carrying 57.5kg at $63.70. Cannot be disregarded on the back of that sort of form. |
1 CHOON K KWO |
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HUIA
EBONY TURNER 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG EBONY TURNER & RICHARD COLLIER Filly by Vancouver facing the starter for the first time. Trialled on January 13 at Foxton over 1400m and finished seventh. Facing a stiff test. |
3 ROHAN MUDHOO |
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| 15 | 6877x |
SAKURA DANCER
SOPHIE PRICE 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG C R & MRS S A PRICE Resuming after a year break. Not seen since she finished last of 7 at Waverley April 4 over 2200m, soft track; 14 len behind Rogue Romance with 56kg at $21.60. On debut ran last of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway December 27 2024 over 1400m, 5 len behind Bak Da Angel carrying 56kg at $11.50. Hard to enthuse. |
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RATATOUILLE
LISA VAUGHAN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S D CULHANE & VAUGHAN BLOODSTOCK LTD Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Ascot Park November 24 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 21 len behind Ice Cold Gold with 55kg at $54. Previously first up; eighth of 13 at Ascot Park November 1 2024 over 1200m, in the wet; 17 len behind Leisure Dollar carrying 55kg at $22.60. Might need the run. |
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