Riccarton 30 Aug 2025
GOING: S(6)
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CHRISTCHURCH CASINO 30TH SI AWARDS 12 SEPTEMBER OPEN 1000m Track: SOFT6 Out 6m to 1000m, Remainder Out 9m |
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Good pace from Delphillius, Perfect Scenario and Third Decree going forward. PERFECT SCENARIO (1) has been a quality gelding for a long time, and he has a very strong record fresh up. He cruised home when winning a recent trial and is sure to be spot on for a positive return to the race track. On top. THIRD DECREE (2) resumes from a spell without a public trial. She has won 3 of her 6 starts fresh up in the past, and won't mind it if the track is rain-affected. Watch the market closely. CANDLE (4) will find this field harder than her last couple of runs, where she has stormed home to get up late and score twice. If she gets the right run, she can have a say in the finish here as well. EXPRESS COUP (5) was beaten by a short head when finishing runner-up to the third pick 4 weeks ago. She should be suited by the drop back to 1000m, and will again have each-way claims. LA BELLA NERA (3) will be peaking third up, and her best effort, would make her among the hardest to beat here. Include in all combinations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Perfect Scenario can make a winning return to the track.
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PERFECT SCENARIO
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 8YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG TE AKAU PERFECTION SYNDICATE (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 14 at this track April 12 over 1600m, 2 len behind Third Decree with 60kg at $5.60. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len this track September 14 over 1200m slow track defeating Adannaya carrying 58kg at $13.40. Expect a bold showing. |
2 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 2 | 2510x |
THIRD DECREE
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 6YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG R J ALLAN, MRS A M & J F BRUFORD, L J GREEN, P R HARRISON, S M K HAY, B & K SIMPSON, W STORM, MRS H M SUTHERLAND, MRS C & R B TENNANT Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 13 at this track in the LR Great Easter Hcp April 26 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Betty Spaghetti with 59kg at $8.70. Previously first up; second of 10 at this track August 31 over 1000m, soft track; 0.8 len behind Mystic Park carrying 59.5kg at $6.80. Shapes as a leading contender. |
1 SAM WEATHERLEY |
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| 3 | 42x85 |
LA BELLA NERA
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS 6YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG MRS K G PARSONS Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 8th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 6 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Gemma Flitz with 55kg at $13.50. Second-up 5th of 7 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 21 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Gemma Flitz carrying 57kg at $6.10. Should give a good account. |
6 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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| 4 | 55811 |
CANDLE
RICHARD DIDHAM 7YO BAY MARE 54.0KG K ADAMSON, T R BARRON, J BUCHANAN, R T CRIBB, P J CUSDIN, M K CUTTS, R E DIDHAM, K DOWNING, L W DUNN, M GLEN, MRS N GROWCOTT, A HARTLEY, M R HOLLAMBY, E K MARTINI, J T, M P & T MCDERMOTT, D MCRAE, S T MOFFETT, J K MORETON, M NEWMAN, J M PHILLIPSON, H ROBERTS, B J SLAGTER, P J TOWNSHEND & E YEATMAN Racing well recently. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a head at this track August 2 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Express Coup with 54kg at $3.70. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.8 len at Oamaru July 20 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Lise Paree carrying 54kg at $22.50. Going well and is among the better hopes. |
7 BRIDGET GRYLLS |
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| 5 | 13192 |
EXPRESS COUP
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG G H & R J CARR, P C CONNOLLY, J & R COUPLAND, L JACKSON, M R PITMAN, A T REID, E & J TAYLOR, T THOMAS & A WALTERS At the latest run 2nd of 8 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, on a wet track; head behind Candle carrying 55kg at $4.30. Before that 9th of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Candle carrying 54kg at $8.30. Solid top-three hope. |
5 MS K WILLIAMS |
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| 6 | 01107 |
ZOULANDER
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 8YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG P C CONNOLLY, G N EARNSHAW, P G JONES, J LAND, C A LEISHMAN, MS C V LINDSAY, B M & J D MCFARLANE, M R PITMAN, T C PROCTOR, A T REID, ROBERT THOMSON (2004) LTD, G A ROGERSON MNZM & SCHOLES FAMILY TRUST Most recently ran last of 7 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 21 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Gemma Flitz carrying 55kg at $23.80. The start before that 10th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 6 over 1200m, 4 len behind Gemma Flitz carrying 53kg at $24.80. Finds a suitable race and can turn things around. |
3 A NAJIB |
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| 7 | 14203 |
DELPHILLIUS
LANCE ROBINSON 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG M J HALL, C J & L M ROBINSON At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 21 over 1200m, 2 len behind Gemma Flitz carrying 53kg at $11.40. Before that ran last of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 6 over 1200m, 8 len behind Gemma Flitz carrying 54kg at $56.30. Shouldn't trouble the top few. |
8 KENDRA BAKKER |
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| 8 | 11226 |
KA YING LUCKY
SUZY GORDON 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG GLENN HACCHE, PAULINE MCGAUIGAN, REX DAWKINS, MATE VLASIC, CALLAN TALBOT, DAVID AITKINS, JOHN CROSS, DAVID WARD, BARRY SMITH SUZY GORDON Last start 6th of 9 at this track on August 9 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Cypress with 57.5kg at $12.10. The start before that came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Awapuni Synthetic on July 17 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Cosentino with 54.5kg at $5.50. Better than that last effort and should make his presence felt. |
4 V A COLGAN |
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