RICCARTON PARK 30 Apr 2026
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Mr Fantasy should have enough pace to lead a low-pressure contest. FAH RONG (1) has battled only in his last 3 starts, and he is usually running on from well back. He meets another very modest field here, and if he can reproduce the form that he showed here in February, then he can certainly win a race like this. HEARTBREAKER (2) has turned a corner with his form, and he gets a nice upgrade in his draw this time. Each way value. ANDINA (9) made up a lot of late ground to finish runner-up at Ashburton 2 weeks ago, and he will appreciate the extra 200m here. If she can hold that form, then she will be hard to hold out. FRIENDOFTHEDEVIL (6) has been trying to win a race for some time, and she is resuming from a spell. Follow any market confidence. POWER OF TWO (4) makes his debut, and he did have some Hong Kong trials earlier in his career. His 2 trials in NZ have been sound, and he won't have to be a superstar to beat this field on debut. Check the market moves. SUGGESTED PLAY: Fah Rong can win, but watch Power Of Two in the market.
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FAH RONG
PAM ROBSON 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG MISSION DOWNS TRUST (MGR: GEOFF BROWN), P ROBSON & M DUNNE At the latest run 7th of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind She's Sinatra carrying 58.5kg at $16. Before that 6th of 13 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind Giggly Gal carrying 58.5kg at $12.50. Capable of sharp improvement. |
1 K R HERCOCK |
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HEARTBREAKER
LYN PRENDERGAST 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MRS D C & N J COURNANE Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind She's Sinatra with 58.5kg at $13.80. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 13 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.4 len behind Giggly Gal with 57.5kg at $35.30. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance. |
5 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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MR FANTASY
BRIDGET WOODSFORD 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG N AKALOOA, S BALLOO, M CORDING, C FRANKLIN, S P IYASAWMY, B JOYGOPAUL, V POTHANNA, MRS J & R STEELE, C F & P WHITE & MISS B M WOODSFORD Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 12 at Ashburton on April 16 over 2200m, 33 len behind Revision with 58.5kg at $19.70. Before that led to the turn then faded 11th of 14 at Ashburton on April 2 over 2200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Quinto carrying 58.5kg at $18.60. Not doing enough. |
8 AKSHAY BALLOO |
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POWER OF TWO
RICHARD DIDHAM 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG K DOWNING Gelding by Zousain making his first appearance. Ran 3rd in a trial at Ashburton over 1200m on April 17. Suggest monitoring the market. |
4 L T HEMI |
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WARRIOR BOY
ANDREW CARSTON 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG RITCHIES BREEDING LTD At debut, eased back early on 8th of 10 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1600m, slow going 15 len behind Moor carrying 58kg at $22.20. Runner-up in an Ashburton trial over 1200m on April 17. Further improvement to come. |
6 SIMA MXOTHWA |
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FRIENDOFTHEDEVIL
ANDREW CARSTON 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG MISS S M GORDON Resuming after five-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign 14th of 18 at Riccarton Park November 12 over 1600m, soft track; 8 len behind Eight Pence with 55kg at $91.20. First up last campaign sixth of 12 at Ashburton April 3 2025 over 1600m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Little But Fierce carrying 54.5kg at $16.90. Should run well. |
9 K MUDHOO |
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SHEZZACRUSHER
DAVID MEDCALFE 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG DAVID MEDCALFE, JENNY MEDCALFE & ELIZABETH MEDCALFE Second run back. First-up after six months 11th of 13 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1400m, 15 len behind Aliena carrying 57.5kg at $130.20. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Cutout with 56.5kg at $45.50. Not keen on her prospects. |
10 T R MOSELEY |
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FLYING ANGEL
PAM ROBSON 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG CAROLYN BURR & BRENT GARDINER Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after five months got back early 11th of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1600m, 12 len behind She's Sinatra carrying 56.5kg at $71. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Waverley on September 28 over 1650m, slow going 8 len behind Our Giulia with 54.5kg at $6. Happy to risk here on what she's shown lately. |
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ANDINA
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG MRS K G PARSONS Last start came from the tail of the field 2nd of 13 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Aliena with 55kg at $76.70. The race before that 9th of 14 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Graffiti Artist with 56kg at $39.90. Ready to open her account this time. |
7 KENDRA BAKKER |
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WHISK
EMMA WYATT 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG G B ADAMS, J BELL, G BIRT, L CAMPBELL, M J S DAVIES, J & S DEANE, S DRYDEN, FOUR HOOFED CLOVER SYNDICATE, R J HOLMES, BB HONG, D P INGRAM, K IREMONGER, MS D F KINGSLAND, R LOCK, MRS C M MARIE, MRS A K MCMILLAN, G & J MONK, J O'NEILL, G J & S POWER, J ROBERTS, R W STACKHOUSE, MRS E J & L W WYATT Dual acceptor. Last start 13th of 16 at Riccarton Park on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Dakota with 56kg at $84.30. The start before that 10th of 14 at Ashburton on March 12 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Novelette carrying 53kg at $57.30. Happy to avoid. |
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