Riverton 04 Apr 2026
GOING: S(6)
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PGG WRIGHTSON SEEDS / ASHFORD MOTOR LODGE CHRISTCHURCH POURAKINO HANDICAP 2147m Track: SOFT 6 True |
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From the wide draw Strong can cross and set up a solid tempo. IMPERATIVE (5) has been racing well since an impressive win at Ashburton in February, and she revels in wet ground. She was only beaten by a head in her last start on her home track, and she should go close to winning here. WORDS OF MINE (6) made up a lot of late ground when finishing third in a tougher field at Riccarton a fortnight ago over 2600m, and she won't lack fitness. She is in a good space right now, and another honest effort can be expected. STRONG (11) has not won for some time, and was a brave fourth in the same race as the top pick last time out. His stable is winning everything at the moment, and he doesn't have to improve by much to be winning a race like this. Stick with him. PEEKAY (7) fought on gamely for fifth in heavy ground here nearly 4 weeks ago, and his form has been near enough this prep. Include in all top 4 combos. MAMAEA (8) was unsuited by the drop back to 1600m, and her third over 2000m before that run is the guide to use here. Top 4 value. SUGGESTED PLAY: Imperative is the one to beat in this.
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| 1 | 76500 |
MAXIMUS AUGUSTUS
BILL MCNAMARA 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG BILL MCNAMARA & LENA WELLS Dual acceptor. Most recently second last of 15 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1600m, 8 len behind Perlino with 59.5kg at $17.80. The race before that failed to make an impression; ran last of 16 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Aladdins Jem carrying 54kg at $51.10. Likely to struggle. |
13 ROHAN MUDHOO |
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| 2 | 1x082 |
OREPUKI GEM
GRAHAM EADE & BROOKE KINCAID 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG TEN DEEP SYNDICATE Most recently 2nd of 13 at this track on March 8 over 2000m, in the wet; 6 len behind Lined Satin carrying 58kg at $22.40. Before that 8th of 12 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 2200m, slow going 10 len behind Belardo Ace carrying 59kg at $40.50. One of the leading chances. |
9 T R MOSELEY |
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| 3 | 30541 |
SPARKY
NIKKI & BARRIE BLATCH 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG BARRIE & NIKKI BLATCH Racing well recently. At the latest run won by 0.9 len at this track March 8 over 2000m in the wet defeating Eivan carrying 58.5kg at $13.30. The start before that 4th of 11 at Gore on February 1 over 2000m, slow going 1.5 len behind Ray's Awake carrying 55.5kg at $13.90. Has ability and is a top-three hope again. |
12 CHOON K KWO |
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| 4 | x9000 |
TIGER FIRE
JOHN & SHANE PHILLIPS 7YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG J R PHILLIPS & S R PHILLIPS At the latest run ran last of 10 at Wingatui on March 15 over 2200m, slow going 11 len behind Caffeinated carrying 54.5kg at $30.20. The run before that ran last of 14 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1600m, slow going 11 len behind Perfect Tycoon carrying 54kg at $102.80. This seven-year-old gelding hasn't done enough this preparation to come into calculations. |
14 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 5 | 08143 |
IMPERATIVE
BRIAN & SHANE ANDERTON 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG B J ANDERTON ONZM, THE DIAMOND SYNDICATE, WOOLSHED WEDNESDAY SYNDICATE & EST LATE L E ANDERTON Form hard to fault. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Wingatui on March 27 over 2200m, on a slow track; 0.3 len behind Snow Brainer with 58.5kg at $3.70. The run before that 4th of 13 at this track on March 8 over 2000m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Lined Satin carrying 55.5kg at $3.80. Sure to go well. |
5 C A CAMPBELL |
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| 6 | 01733 |
WORDS OF MINE
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG C R J ISDALE, J F & MRS K G PARSONS Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 2600m, 0.5 len behind Henry Thomas carrying 53kg at $19. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 14 at Ashburton on March 12 over 2200m, 1.3 len behind Avoriaz carrying 54.5kg at $11.60. Sure to be in the thick of things again. |
8 KENDRA BAKKER |
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| 7 | 04435 |
PEEKAY
TERRY KENNEDY 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG PARR BLOODSTOCK LTD Last start 5th of 13 at this track on March 8 over 2000m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Lined Satin with 57kg at $7.10. Before that 3rd of 13 at Wingatui on February 7 over 2200m, slow going 0.2 len behind Flamboyance with 57kg at $9.40. Better placed and expected to go well. |
4 D R BOTHAMLEY |
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| 8 | 09539 |
MAMAEA
KELVIN TYLER 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG T LINES, J LINES, C LINES, E CLOTWORTHY Most recently 9th of 14 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Blushing carrying 56kg at $8.50. The run before that 3rd of 13 at this track on March 8 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Lined Satin with 55kg at $5.60. Expect she can make amends. |
1 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 9 | 88158 |
MARELLA MISS
MAURICE FORDE 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG M E FORDE & G A WOHLERS Dual acceptor. At the latest run got back early 8th of 10 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Maybe Diva carrying 54kg at $21.50. The race before that 5th of 9 at this track on March 8 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Ziggy Stardust with 54kg at $15.20. Can't see her figuring in the finish. |
2 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 10 | 18607 |
LILY OF THE VALLEY
BILL MCNAMARA 9YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG B MCNAMARA & MISS L M WELLS Last start 7th of 10 at Wingatui on March 15 over 2200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Caffeinated with 54kg at $26. The run before that ran last of 10 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 2600m, on a slow track; 30 len behind Smooth Operator with 54kg at $32.70. Sure to be thereabouts. |
10 BRANDON MAY |
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| 11 | 36364 |
STRONG
BRUCE TAPPER 6YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG A BATEY, N BULLICK, T COLTMAN, J F G CROFT, G J HARBINSON, C HART, C MALCOLM, D PALMER, K L TAPPER & T WEIZMAN Most recently 4th of 14 at Wingatui on March 27 over 2200m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Snow Brainer with 57.5kg at $4.70. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at Ashburton on March 12 over 2200m, 2.5 len behind Avoriaz carrying 57.5kg at $5.30. Is worth following up. |
11 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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| 12 | x043x |
SUTHERLAND
JO-ANN GORDON 9YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG J S ALEXANDER & MISS J M GORDON First-up. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at Ascot Park May 11 over 2200m, in the wet; 9 len behind A Mandarin with 57kg at $17. Previously first up; 12th of 14 at Gore March 9 2025 over 2000m, soft track; 18 len behind Ocean Light carrying 56kg at $68.70. Hard to enthuse. |
6 K MUDHOO |
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| 13 | 20037 |
ARCTIC OCEAN
MAURICE FORDE 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG M E FORDE At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 14 at Wingatui on March 27 over 2200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Snow Brainer with 57.5kg at $12.10. Before that 3rd of 10 at Wingatui on March 15 over 2200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Caffeinated carrying 54kg at $9.60. Happy to overlook. |
7 M HUDSON |
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| 14 | 55796 |
LOVELOCK
LEN & LACY STEWART 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG M COWIE & L STEWART Most recently 6th of 14 at Wingatui on March 27 over 2200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Snow Brainer carrying 56kg at $19.10. Before that 9th of 13 at this track on March 8 over 2000m, in the wet; 21 len behind Lined Satin with 56.5kg at $14.50. Has the ability to take this out. |
3 DONOVAN COOPER |
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| 15 | 06470 |
ON THE RIVET
KRYSTAL-MARIE WILLIAMS 9YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG MRS J M & EST LATE D L BOOTH Most recently 10th of 14 at Ashburton on March 12 over 2200m, 7 len behind Avoriaz carrying 53kg at $39.10. The run before that 7th of 12 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Ruffhouse Rosie carrying 53.5kg at $24.70. Happy enough to avoid. |
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| 16 | 93213 |
TAIMATE STAAR
ANDREW CARSTON 5YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG TAIMATE EQUINE FOUNDATION SYNDICATE (MGR: DAVID HICKMAN) Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; won by 2.5 len at Ashburton March 12 over 2200m defeating Private Treaty with 56.5kg at $2.70. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 2000m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Aishiteru carrying 56.5kg at $3.30. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again. |
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