RICCARTON PARK 26 Aug 2026
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CHRISTCHURCH CASINO 31ST SI AWARDS - 11 SEPTEMBER MAIDEN 1600m Track: SYNTHETIC True |
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ZAMBROSIA (6) has needed plenty of time to mature, and she resumes in a modest field with a recent quiet trial under her belt. She makes her poly track debut in her first appearance in the South Island, and even if she is a run short, is still the one to beat for us. ZASHUBO (7) also makes her South Island and poly track debut, but will be having her first run from the Andrew Carston stable. Her last run when fourth at Waverley nearly 5 weeks ago is good enough form for her to be hard to hold out in this. Each way. COCOMORA (4) was sent out as a short-priced favourite when finishing fourth here 6 days ago over 1400m. The quick back up is an encouraging sign, and she can set the record straight with a win here. Follow your money. NOIVERN (1) has been steadily improving with racing, and he took plenty of catching off the front when finishing second here 3 weeks ago. Stick with him. UNSHACKLED (5) has been racing well here, and she is the best of the rest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Zambrosia can win this.
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NOIVERN
JOHN BLACKADDER 5YO BAY RIG 58.0KG MISSION DOWNS TRUST, P BLACKTOPP, J & S BLACKADDER Racing well recently. Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 10 at this track on August 5 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Thee Auld Trick with 58.5kg at $2.60. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at this track on July 23 over 1400m, 4 len behind Dostee carrying 58.5kg at $2.50. Thereabouts last time and is worth thought for the multiples. |
4 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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| 2 | 92639 |
LOOSE KNICKERS
JESS LAND 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G BURGESS, MISS B E DOYLE, S GADSBY, D GUBB, T HARPER, C HUGGINS, JESS LAND EQUESTRIAN LTD, K S Z JOHNSTON, M LARSEN-CHURCH, K & R LEMM, K LIVINGSTONE, K MCMILLAN, K E MEREDITH, T O'GRADY, S & V PICKENS, R SMITH, S SUPPAN, J SWAILES, A & M TURKILSEN Last start couldn't go on with it; 9th of 11 at Oamaru on August 14 over 1400m, in the wet; 10 len behind Big Exit carrying 57.5kg at $9.90. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Wingatui on June 28 over 1400m, in the wet; 3 len behind Crackbones carrying 57.5kg at $5.70. Unproven on this surface but deserves another chance. |
5 KENDRA BAKKER |
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| 3 | 50757 |
ILLUSIONIST
BRENNA COOK 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG BRENNA COOK, CORBYN COOK, CAROL COOK, DAVID COOK, LEN CROSS, LYN CROSS, JACKIE COOK, TAMARA FAIRHURST & MATT MAQUIRE Most recently ran last of 7 at this track on August 20 over 1400m, 5 len behind Hold'em Ransom carrying 55.5kg at $14.90. The race before that 5th of 9 at this track on August 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Gota Hunch with 55.5kg at $46.90. Likely to find this out of reach. |
2 ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE |
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| 4 | 363x4 |
COCOMORA
ANNA FURLONG 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG D W & J C ALLEN, MRS N A & S W BARRON, P J BLACKTOPP, W K BUSH, C A COLEMAN, EXCUSE FOR BREAKFAST SYNDICATE, D GRANT, D H F GREEN, A J HICKMAN, S J KENNEDY, KOTUKU INVESTMENTS LTD, C A LEISHMAN, A MATHIESON, G E & MRS J MORRIS, R MO'UNGA, J O'DEA, OUT OF BOUNDS SPORT CLUB, J RABBETTE, J REARDON & B A ROBERTS Second run back. First-up after six months settled back and ran on when 4th of 7 at this track on August 20 over 1400m, 2 len behind Hold'em Ransom with 56.5kg at $1.50. Previously second-up 7th of 11 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Ocean Bay carrying 55.5kg at $11.20. Fitter and can break through. |
1 Y ATCHAMAH |
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| 5 | 03623 |
UNSHACKLED
TRENT YESBERG 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG R HEALD, J BAIKIE, J MUNRO, R CHAMBERLAIN, N EDGE, B GOURDIE, K ARNESTEDT, N BLUE, R DIXON, J DYKHOFF, B EIFFE, L FITZGIBBON-DYKHOFF, H & N JAMES, W MCCARTHY, A M, J & N J MCKENZIE, A STANLEY-JOBLIN, G J, J E & V SYMAN, D WARD Form hard to fault. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track on August 5 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Thee Auld Trick with 56.5kg at $7.50. The run before that 2nd of 9 at this track on July 23 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Rekindle carrying 56.5kg at $6.20. Among the chances based on that latest performance. |
6 BRIDGET GRYLLS |
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ZAMBROSIA
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG DJ BLOODSTOCK PARTNERSHIP Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 16 at Ellerslie 2yo+ Mdn-Sw April 4 over 1600m, soft track; 10 len behind Solid Gold with 56kg at $7.90. On debut sixth of 10 at Otaki January 9 over 1200m, 4 len behind Sassalita with 55.5kg at $7.70. Expected to be hard to beat. |
3 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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| 7 | 8x774 |
ZASHUBO
ANDREW CARSTON 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG A J CARSTON Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start 4th of 13 at Waverley on July 24 over 1650m, slow going 12 len behind Hollaback Girl carrying 56.5kg at $11.90. The race before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 12 at Waverley on July 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Go Trigger with 56.5kg at $12.70. Nice effort last time. In a suitable race and can figure in the top 3. |
7 SIMA MXOTHWA |
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WHITE PALACE
LISA YOUNG 5YO GREY MARE 56.0KG DIANE ADAMS, LISA YOUNG, MATT MCCARTHY & CHANTALLE MCLACHLAN At the latest run 5th of 7 at this track on August 20 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Hold'em Ransom carrying 56.5kg at $25.80. The start before that 6th of 9 at this track on August 5 over 1400m, 7 len behind Gota Hunch carrying 56.5kg at $31.70. Won't find this any easier. |
8 JACK TAPLIN |
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