Riccarton 02 May 2026
GOING: S(5)
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COMMODORE HOTEL MAIDEN 1200m Track: SOFT 5 Out 2.5m from 1100m to 600m, Remainder True |
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Galway Bay and Leonard can be prominent. PAPER MOON (9) relocates to the South Island to join the southern arm of the Walker/Bergerson stable, and she will be close to her peak fitness third up from a spell. She might want more than 1200m, but with the nearly 4 weeks between starts, she should be spot on to run a big race. TINUVIEL (11) made her debut at Pakenham in February, and then went oh so close to winning her NZ debut here 3 weeks ago when finishing third by a short-head. She cops a wide gate, but Bruno Queiroz can help there, and the pair merits healthy respect. IFYOUSTARTMEUP (2) was less than a length from the winner as the favourite here last time out, and he will have to overcome a wide draw again. If the gaps come at the right time, then he can have the last say here. OUR SALLYANN (8) has been steadily improving this year, and she put the writing on the wall when finishing second at Ashburton 16 days ago. Stick with her. STUDENT OF WAR (1) has been knocking on the door, and he deserves plenty of respect. SUGGESTED PLAY: Paper Moon can win this.
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STUDENT OF WAR
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG S.I.R.E SYNDICATE Most recently 2nd of 16 at this track on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 0.2 len behind Dakota carrying 58kg at $6.40. The race before that 5th of 9 at this track on March 4 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Explode carrying 57kg at $4.30. Tough to beat. |
2 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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IFYOUSTARTMEUP
STEVEN WOODSFORD 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG A PENNY, G & J COTTON, G SELLARS, B SMITH, S SMITH, S WOODSFORD, D ABBOTT, NUMBER 8 SYNDICATE, A & S WESTGARTH At the latest run 5th of 16 at this track on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Dakota with 58.5kg at $3.90. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 13 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Hard Attack carrying 58.5kg at $5.90. Shapes as a key runner. |
16 C A CAMPBELL |
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LEONARD
KYLIE WILLIAMS 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG K WILLIAMS, B SHARROCK, A SHARROCK & E DAVIES Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Momento with 58.5kg at $3.80. Before that 4th of 16 at this track on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 0.5 len behind Dakota carrying 58.5kg at $16.60. Can improve again. Heading the right way and gets his chance to get off the mark. |
9 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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THE BLACKADDER
ROBERT DENNIS 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG BATTLERS ON THE PUNT SYNDICATE, R I DARRAH, G & K R DAVIDSON, G & R C DENNIS, O T DYER, B FOKKENS, FOOLS AND HORSES SYNDICATE, M N MCCONNELL, DR J D O'FLAHERTY & A SIRIMANNE Robert Dennis trained three-year-old gelding lining up for debut. Scored in a recent Ashburton trial. Cannot be underestimated. |
8 DONOVAN COOPER |
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IT WON'T BE YOU
JULIA KWO 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG KATHY ANDERSON & IAN ANDERSON, JULIA KWO Was at long odds at debut, 11th of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, 5 len behind Momento carrying 58kg at $29. Needs to lift. |
5 CHOON K KWO |
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EDDIE THE EAGLE
EMMA WYATT 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG ANDY DENHAM, PETER WHITE, KYLIE BERI, HANNAH THICKETT, EMILY WILSON, LUKE & EMMA WYATT Four-year-old gelding (Mongolian Falcon - Belle Hope) has trialled on three occasions leading into today's race. Sixth over 1000m in an Ashburton trial on April 17. Looks tested in this line-up. |
3 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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GOTA HUNCH
DANNY CROZIER 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG MRS E L CLOTWORTHY, KERRI SPENCE BLOODSTOCK LTD, C, MS J & T G LINES Third-up today. First-up 8th of 12 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Le Jacques Cartier with 57.5kg at $45.50. Second-up 9th of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Momento carrying 55kg at $10.20. This looks a tough assignment. |
15 JACK TAPLIN |
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OUR SALLYANN
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG MRS L VIBERT & K WEBSTER Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Momento with 54.5kg at $10.50. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 12 at this track on February 18 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Last Hello carrying 55.5kg at $25.80. Nice effort last time. Further improvement expected. |
6 AMBER RIDDELL |
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PAPER MOON
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG TE AKAU I KAN WIN RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: K W FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 5th of 9 at Matamata on March 11 over 1050m, slow going 2.75 len behind My Gabriel with 55.5kg at $6.50. Second-up 3rd of 9 at Wanganui on April 6 over 1200m, 0.4 len behind Mr Bombasa with 55.5kg at $5.30. Sure to go very well. |
7 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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FULL CREAM
RUSSELL MCKAY & ASHLEY HARRINGTON 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG D J BROOK Last start 6th of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, 3 len behind Momento with 55kg at $5.40. The start before that 3rd of 13 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Hard Attack with 55kg at $6.80. Can do much better this time. |
4 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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TINUVIEL
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG MR ALAN GALBRAITH KC Having third race start. At debut, sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at Pakenham 3yo F Mdn-Sw on February 19 over 1400m, 12 len behind Seychelles with 57kg at $21. Second-up 3rd of 16 at this track on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.2 len behind Dakota with 56kg at $5.30. Leading prospect. |
17 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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TAIMATE WARRIOR
ANDREW CARSTON 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG TAIMATE TWO FILLIES SYNDICATE Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Momento carrying 56kg at $19.20. The race before that 4th of 14 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Money Muncher with 56kg at $6.30. Strong contender on her best form. |
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DELIGHT
ANNA FURLONG 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG WAIKATO STUD LTD, ETERNAL OPTIMISTS SYNDICATE, PHIL ANDERSON, KEVIN ANDERSON, DAVID SWEENEY, CARMEN TSE, THE NESS SYNDICATE, NEXT STOP THE BOOZER SYNDICATE, GARETH WALLACE, P BYRNE, OLD CELTS SYNDICATE & G WALLACE Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Ocean Park out of Joy. At the most recent trial finished fourth on April 17 at Ashburton over 800m. Trained on the course but others rate better and prepared to risk first time out. |
12 BILLY JACOBSON |
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MADELEINE MARIE
EMMA WYATT 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG M J SIMPSON, R B MILES, L CARRUTHERS & D MCLACHLAN She is resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 13 at Ashburton October 31 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Flipper with 55.5kg at $31.50. On debut second last of 9 at this track September 27 over 1400m, 13 len behind Alottago carrying 54kg at $30.60. Will improve on whatever she does in this. |
13 M HUDSON |
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ENCHANTED DREAM
ANDREW CARSTON 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG A CARSTON, S DUNNETT, N JAMES, G & A STEEL, SPK SYNDICATE, REBEL ONE SYNDICATE (MGR: GREG QUIRKE), P STECHMAN, S AMOS, G WALLACE, F KING, T WILLIAMSON, H PHILIPS, P & K SULLIVAN Third-up today. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Resuming 5th of 14 at Ashburton on March 12 over 1200m, 3 len behind Novelette carrying 56kg at $8.80. Second-up 10th of 12 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 19 len behind The Hares Ears with 56kg at $23.10. Looks tested again. |
1 L T HEMI |
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GALWAY BAY
MIKE MCCANN 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG MRS K P & MIKE MCCANN At debut, 8th of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Momento carrying 56kg at $9.60. Safely held. |
10 T R MOSELEY |
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FAME
DANNY FRYE 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG D FRYE, A J CARMICHAEL, K SPICER, A SPICER, P WATKINS, M WATKINS, G HANRAHAN, G VAN TILBORG & D SPICER Filly by Eminent on debut. Runner-up in an Ashburton trial over 1000m on April 17. Prefer to see. |
11 AKSHAY BALLOO |
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RIPICOLA
KEZIA MURPHY 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG MISS J R & MS M A FRITH, C N IRELAND, MISS K C MURPHY, MRS V L PARROTT, MS L J PATTERSON, B STEWART, L W CRAWDORD & S B CRAWFORD Most recently 7th of 10 at Wingatui on April 27 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind The Blue Diamond with 56.5kg at $38. The start before that raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 13 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1400m, 16 len behind Aliena carrying 56.5kg at $52.90. Can't recommend until she offers some improvement. |
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