RICCARTON PARK 29 May 2025
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THANK YOU BRAD THISTOLL RATING 65 1400m Track: AW True position |
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Expecting a strong gallop with Charm Manhattan and Elegant Explosive taking up the running over Porcia Catonis. TOKO ONO (4) ran a much better race here at her last start. The mare has drawn well in this and can be the winner. ELEGANT EXPLOSIVE (5) runs for a new stable now. Good seconds in last two runs. She is drawn out here and is still a top-tier must. ANGELS WINGS (3) she has been placed eight times so far and four of them came here. The mare is a trifecta and first four must in this field. HIGHLAND FLING (6) ran a decent race when fresh up. Partial class riser in this. He is course proven. Drawn out in this but still a chance. CHARM MANHATTAN (2) he is a chance here drawn well. Ran well in three of four starts this time in. Place and first four hope. SUGGESTED PLAY: Toko Ono and Elegant Explosive are the top two chances in this line-up.
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CORRECTION
MARK JONES 5YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG JASON LAKING & MARK JONES Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Riccarton Park January 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Candycane with 57kg at $14.50. First up last campaign second last of 10 at Cromwell November 29 over 1400m, 10 len behind Funfetti with 55.5kg at $23.30. Class dropper. Course proven. Trial fifth recently. He is one for overs. |
6 BRIDGET GRYLLS |
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| 2 | x3054 |
CHARM MANHATTAN
KRYSTAL-MARIE WILLIAMS 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG THREE CODES SYNDICATE Most recently 4th of 11 at this track on May 15 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Delphillius with 55kg at $12.70. Before that 5th of 15 at Riccarton Park on April 12 over 1200m, 3 len behind Knowledge Is Power carrying 59kg at $39.50. Has run well in three of four starts this time in. Drawn well here. Place and first four chance. |
3 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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| 3 | 27692 |
ANGELS WINGS
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 5YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG FORTUNA ANGELS WINGS SYNDICATE (MGR: JOHN GALVIN) At the latest run 2nd of 11 at this track on May 15 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Delphillius with 57kg at $5.60. The run before that 9th of 15 at Riccarton Park on April 12 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Knowledge Is Power carrying 57kg at $14.30. Placed in four of eight course runs. Trifecta and first four must here |
4 GEORGE ROOKE |
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TOKO ONO
RICHARD DIDHAM 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG T BARRON, R CRIBB, P CUSDIN, K DOWNING, L DUNN, G GARDNER, M GLEN, M HOLLAMBY, E & J HOWARD, J T, M & T MCDERMOTT, G MILLER, S MOFFETT, M NEWMAN, J PHILLIPSON, E SEARLE, B SLAGTER, S STEVENS, SUNDAY CLUB SYNDICATE & P TOWNSHEND Most recently from last on the turn 4th of 8 at this track on May 15 over 1400m, 3 len behind Sonnet with 59kg at $15.30. Before that ran last in a small field at Ashburton on April 3 over 1300m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Candycane carrying 52kg at $12.90. Much better here at her last start. Drawn to score in this. |
2 L T HEMI |
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ELEGANT EXPLOSIVE
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG EXPLOSIVE BREEDING LTD Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at this track on May 15 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Sonnet with 53.5kg at $4.40. The run before that 2nd of 10 at this track on May 1 over 1600m, head behind Koputaroa carrying 58kg at $6.90. Runner up in last two runs. New stable now. Drawn out but is a top tier must still. |
8 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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HIGHLAND FLING
LANCE ROBINSON 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG N A S JOHNSTON, C J & L M ROBINSON First-up after five months 5th of 12 at this track on May 15 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Sway Up with 57kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at this track on May 31 over 1400m, 3 len behind War Court with 53kg at $25. Partial class riser. Fresh up run here was good. Course proven. Drawn out but still a chance. |
10 KENDRA BAKKER |
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RED VIENNA
JAMIE BULLARD 6YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG THE HORSE WHISPERER'S SYNDICATE First-up 11th of 15 at Riccarton Park on April 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Knowledge Is Power with 58kg at $39. Second run from a spell eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track on May 15 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Sway Up carrying 60kg at $15. Partial class riser. Drawn the ace. Twice placed when second up. Not out of this at double figures. |
1 KAVISH CHOWDHOORY |
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PORCIA CATONIS
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG FORTUNA PORCIA CATONIS SYNDICATE (MGR: JOHN GALVIN) Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at this track on May 15 over 1400m, 5 len behind Sonnet carrying 57.5kg at $3.50. The start before that favourite; won by a head at this track May 1 over 1400m defeating Baggio with 56.5kg at $2.60. Tad disappointing at last start. Course proven prior. A 4kg claim here will help. |
7 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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CHEQUERED
LANCE ROBINSON 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG GOLLAN FARMING LTD Last start 9th of 12 at this track on May 15 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Sway Up with 59kg at $40.40. The start before that ran last of 10 at this track on May 1 over 1600m, 14 len behind Koputaroa carrying 60kg at $10.30. Better at last start. Wide gate again. Winning 2kg claimer atop. |
9 DONOVAN COOPER |
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HEAD FIRST
TRENT YESBERG 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG H BEST, I G KING, S MORSE, K J & S ROGERS & T J YESBERG First-up after two months ran last of 12 at this track on May 15 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sway Up carrying 56.5kg at $23.50. Previously second-up second last of 10 at this track on December 6 over 1200m, 11 len behind Elusive Impact carrying 56kg at $21.60. Improver on fresh up effort. Placed in two of three runs when second up. |
5 AKSHAY BALLOO |
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BLINK OF AN EYE
ANDREW CARSTON 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG A J CARSTON & TAIMATE EQUINE PARTNERSHIP First-up after seven months raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at this track on May 15 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Sway Up with 52.5kg at $24.60. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at this track on September 11 over 1200m, 5 len behind Time Is King carrying 58kg at $5.30. Not that bad fresh up. Partial class riser. Course placed. |
4 NICOLA YUEN |
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