Riverton   09 May 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

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Track: HEAVY 10     Out 3m  

Abundant pace from Maria Pilar, Gladius and Shocking Delight vying for the lead with French Fille on their backs. FLYIN' THE PIN (8) is a four-year-old import having her first run for the Amber Hoffman stable. Hasn't raced since she finished sixth over 1200m at Newcastle five months ago. Not seen at the trials but she should feature in the finish. FRENCH FILLE (6) has been placed in two of her last four runs. Win chance in this on her best form. MARIA PILAR (7) ran well on debut last start to finish second over 1200m at this track in a tougher race. Likely improver so she will be hard to beat. RED MOON RISING (1) finished fourth at his most recent outing over 1200m at Wingatui after he got a long way back in the run. Cannot be ruled out in this suitable assignment. SHOCKING DELIGHT (9) was not too bad at debut. Wide draw here but still an improver. One for double figures again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Flyin' The Pin is a win wager.
1 570q4 RED MOON RISING
Ashley Frye
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
MRS D M WARD
Most recently 4th of 12 at Wingatui on March 28 over 1200m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind No Party carrying 55.5kg at $18. Before that disqualified at Wingatui March 16 over 1200m. Improver in this field on last start. Well drawn in this.
4
TONI DAVIES
WHITE,RED FIVE STARS ,BLUE SLEEVES,CAP,BLUE COLLAR
2 7 EASTERLY
JENN SHERIDAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
JENN SHERIDAN, TONY STRATFORD, STEPHEN BLAIR-EDIE, MURRAY HAMILTON
At debut, 7th of 14 at this track on April 21 over 1200m, on a wet track; 9 len behind The Tattler carrying 55.5kg at $15.50. Awkward draw. Not the worst.
7
T R MOSELEY
MAROON,WHITE STAR,SLEEVES,BLACK STRIPES,WHITE CAP
3 EXPLODE
BRUCE TAPPER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
PARAMOUNT STUD LTD & WINDSOR PARK STUD LTD
First starter. Three-year-old gelding by Turn Me Loose out of Arista. Unplaced in his only trial over 1000m at Riccarton Park on September 30. Dam has left the full brother Me Liberez (2 wins). Many here look better prospects.
6
BILLY JACOBSON
gold, BLUE BRACES, gold SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND
4 6x GLADIUS
AMBER HOFFMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
MISS A L HOFFMAN, E L STEWART, J K STEWART, MRS K T STEWART & W K STEWART
Only one run when didn't do much in the run home; second last of 7 at Wingatui on June 2 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Cloche carrying 57kg at $10.60. New stable now. Bred to win multiple races. Wide draw.
10
NICOLA YUEN
BLUE,WHITE five SPOTS,BLUE CAP,WHITE SPOTS
5 07x09 KASHIPURA
MAURICE FORDE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
M E FORDE
First-up 12th of 15 at Riccarton Park on April 12 over 1200m, 14 len behind Mystic Ocean with 58.5kg at $91.40. Last start 9th of 14 at Riccarton Park on April 26 over 1400m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Canasta with 58.5kg at $151.60. Poor so far this time in. Drawn wide. Cannot have.
13
FLOOR MOERMAN
GREEN,GOLD CROSSED SASHES,STRIPES SLEEVES,STRIPES CAP
6 72537 FRENCH FILLE
ANDREW CARSTON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
A J CARSTON, D H F GREEN, N JAMES, T A JAMES, T D PARROTT, PUSSY GALORE SYNDICATE & E G RITCHIE
Most recently 7th of 10 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Gruffalo carrying 56kg at $4.10. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Wingatui on March 28 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind No Party carrying 54kg at $13. Twice placed in last four runs. Quinella and trifecta must in this field.
8
AYUSH MUDHOO
BLACK, RED EPAULETTES, BLACK SLEEVES WITH RED SEAMS, RED CAP
7 2 MARIA PILAR
KELLY SHEARING
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
J & D ADAMSON, N ADAMSON, T JOHNSTON, H E PHINNEY I M SMITH, K SHEARING, J SHEARING, A SHEARING, R SHEARING & B ANDERSON
At debut, 2nd of 14 at this track on April 21 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2 len behind The Tattler carrying 56kg at $23.70. Led up and tried hard. Sure to give another sight here.
5
MS K WILLIAMS
SILVER, MAROON MALTESE CROSS, BLACK SLEEVES, MAROON  HOOPS, MAROON  CAP,black SEAMS
8 37x6x FLYIN' THE PIN
AMBER HOFFMAN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
WAYNE STEWART, KAREN STEWART, RICKY STEWART, JO COCKROFT, EMMA STEWART & JASON STEWART
Only had one start last preparation got back early 6th of 10 at Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw on December 14 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Doradus carrying 57kg at $14. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 7 at Goulburn Mdn on June 21 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Tai Victory with 57kg at $3.50. New stable now. Drawn well. Win chance fresh up.
2
Y ATCHAMAH
BLUE,WHITE five SPOTS,BLUE CAP,WHITE SPOTS
9 6 SHOCKING DELIGHT
LIONEL DOBBS
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
L G DOBBS & J C YOUNG
Was at big odds at debut, 6th of 10 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Gruffalo with 56.5kg at $32.10. Wide draw here but still an improver. One for double figures again.
11
TANYA JONKER
gold, WHITE CAP
10 976x6 ELIZABETH MARY
GAY ROBINSON
7YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J F DOOLEY, MRS L D ROBERTS & MS G ROBINSON
First-up after 11 months 6th of 12 at Ascot Park on April 6 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Zircon carrying 55.5kg at $25.80. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Ascot Park on April 7 2024 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Tomasina with 53kg at $40. Wide draw. Several in this look better.
15
Emerald Green, Navy Blue Braces & Diamond Armbands, Emerald Green Cap
11 GAVEL KAT
KENNY MOORE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
ROBERT HAWORTH, KURTIS ANDREWS, CAMERON PATERSON & KENNY MOORE
Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Almanzor out of Mongolian Angel. Unplaced in only trial at Ashburton over 1000m on 27th of November last year. Wide draw and tested here.
12
ROHAN MUDHOO
royal blue,white HORSE HEAD,royal blue sleeves,white stars,royal blue cap,white stars
12 80 MARGIELA
KYLIE WAKELY
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
CHLOE WAKELY-TATA
Dual acceptor. At big odds at debut, 8th of 12 at Ascot Park on April 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Zircon carrying 57.5kg at $39.70. Last start 11th of 13 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, in the wet; 13 len behind Flash Roca carrying 56.5kg at $51.50. Well drawn this time. Will still be at overs.
3
K KALYCHURUN
TEAL, WHITE FLEUR DE LYS, WHITE SLEEVES, QUARTERS CAP
13 00x0 PAZATAKY DIVA
KYLIE WAKELY
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
PATRICK RODEWALD, ZANE THOMSON, TAYLOR WAKELY, KYLIE WAKELY
First-up after six months 12th of 14 at this track on April 21 over 1200m, on heavy track; 19 len behind The Tattler with 52.5kg at $127.30. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Ascot Park on November 1 over 1200m, in the wet; 31 len behind Leisure Dollar with 56.5kg at $72.30. Poor in all of her runs so far. Cannot have in this.
1
BAILEY ROGERSON
BLACK, YELLOW ARMBANDS
14 RETURN FLIGHT
KELVIN TYLER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
ALLAN TYLER & MARIE TYLER
First-starter by Proisir out of Clareville Flight. Not seen on the trial track yet so hard to assess. Trained on the course. Dam has left Arjay's Flight (3 wins) the most prolific. Tote will tell you.
9
AMBER RIDDELL
navy,SILVER horsehead,navy sleeves,SILVER seams,navy cap,SILVER seams
15 5l6x0 DECIPHERING ME
EBONY TURNER
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
CLYDE SCORCHERS SYNDICATE, P F & S M CONSEDINE, M & T MCNEILLY, K MONTGOMERY, A RACE, R RIDDER, L ROBSON & MISS E C TURNER
Dual acceptor. First-up after two months for a new yard 10th of 12 at Ascot Park on April 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Zircon carrying 57.5kg at $6.20. Previously second-up lost rider at Wanganui on January 20 over 1600m. May be an improver. Still looking elsewhere.
6
TEAL, WHITE SLEEVES, TEAL CHEVRON, TEAL CAP, WHITE SEAMS
16 9x090 HAPPY STORY
W COLES
4YO  BLACK  GELDING 58.0KG
D A & J E PATTERSON
Dual acceptor. Last start ran last of 10 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, slow going 11 len behind Gruffalo carrying 58.5kg at $33. Before that 9th of 12 at Wingatui on March 28 over 1200m, on a wet track; 7 len behind No Party carrying 56.5kg at $47.60. Poor so far this time in for new yard. Not liked at all.
8
TURQUOISE, WHITE BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, MAGENTA CAP