RICCARTON PARK   05 Dec 2025
 
GOING:

EDR CONTRACTING MAIDEN 1600m

Track: AW     True  

They look to roll along early with Villasanti and Revision leading the charge. VILLASANTI (1) has continued on this season from where he left off last prep by running in the money. He has been placed in all 4 starts on the poly track here, and if he can find some early luck from a wide draw, then he is the one to beat again. HIGH ROLLER (5) has not come up as expected in 3 starts in the North Island, and has relocated South for some easier opportunities. He is suited to a mile, and with Bruno Queiroz in the saddle, a form reversal is on the cards. IKIDUNOT (6) did nothing on debut last season and will be a lot stronger now. This field lacks depth, and he did finish close up in a recent trial at Ashburton. Racing over a mile suggests he has done plenty of work at home, and he is not without top 4 claims fresh up. Keep an eye on the market flucs. SILVER LINING (11) ended up getting far too out of her ground at Timaru last start, and was doing her best work late when finishing fifth. The winkers go on, and she can take this out. UNWOKE (2) Is worth including. SUGGESTED PLAY: Silver Lining each-way.
1 32x23 VILLASANTI
JAMIE BULLARD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J S BULLARD & M W HAMILTON
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Riccarton Park on October 25 over 1400m, 2 len behind Chilli Margs with 58.5kg at $3.50. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 16 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Aladdins Jem with 58.5kg at $3.70. Poised to break through.
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COURTNEY BARNES
PINK, PURPLE STAR, PINK CAP, PURPLE STARS
2 34x46 UNWOKE
LANCE ROBINSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
KERRI SPENCE BLOODSTOCK LTD
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 14 at Riccarton Park on October 25 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind One True King with 58.5kg at $18.10. Second-up 6th of 18 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Eight Pence carrying 56kg at $17.30. Racing well. Capable of testing this field on his best efforts.
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TRISTON MOODLEY
BLACK, WHITE G,G, PINK SLEEVES, COLLAR, CAP
3 87906 BAGGIO
ANDREW CARSTON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A CARSTON
At the latest run 6th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1600m, 6 len behind Approaching carrying 55.5kg at $37.60. The start before that 10th of 12 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 16 len behind La Voisin carrying 58.5kg at $26.60. Nicely placed and cannot be underestimated.
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AYUSH MUDHOO
BLACK, RED EPAULETTES, SEAMS SLEEVES,CAP
4 7x0 CAVENDISH
JOHN BLACKADDER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J & S BLACKADDER, T SKEVINGTON, P & D GRAHAM, A POPE, P BLACKTOPP, J & S STANLEY, S PATERSON, M GILLMAN, T & N RHODES, M & M STANLEY
Second-up. First start second last of 8 at Oamaru on June 15 over 1400m, in the wet; 22 len behind Proclamation with 58.5kg at $15.50. Went for a break before returning raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1600m, 10 len behind Approaching with 55.5kg at $38.90. Outclassed.
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K R HERCOCK
PURPLE, SILVER BAND, ARMBANDS , CAP
5 9x070 HIGH ROLLER
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
TE AKAU FASTPLAY RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM)
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 11th of 13 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Mission Complete with 58.5kg at $8.10. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Aksil with 58.5kg at $12.90. Has ability and is worth another chance.
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BRUNO QUEIROZ
ORANGE, BLUE STARS, STRIPES SLEEVES
6 0x IKIDUNOT
ANNE HERBERT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
MISS T CROON
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when second last of 11 at this track on June 26 over 1200m, 14 len behind Phazed carrying 58.5kg at $23.60. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign.
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AMBER RIDDELL
NAVY,LIGHT BLUE QUARTERS
7 76x98 SHAMEFUL
LISA YOUNG
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
BILL BORRIE & CARRIE BORRIE
Third-up today. First-up 9th of 13 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Serendipitous with 58.5kg at $47.10. Second-up 8th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1600m, 8 len behind Approaching with 58.5kg at $20.80. Out of his depth.
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BILLY JACOBSON
RED, WHITE DIAGONAL STRIPES, GREEN DOUBLE SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, RED CAP, WHITE QUARTERS
8 04 IMPERIAL THINKER
NAYTON MITCHELL
3YO  BLACK  GELDING 57.0KG
E Y M WONG
Having third race start. At very big odds at debut, second last of 14 at Riccarton Park on October 25 over 1400m, 28 len behind One True King with 56kg at $63.20. Last start 4th of 12 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Ocean Boulevard carrying 56kg at $33.70. Thereabouts last time and is worth including in the multiples.
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L T HEMI
PURPLE, WHITE CHECKS
9 05203 PRIVATE TREATY
RICHARD DIDHAM
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
B P JACKSON, G S MITCHELL, S T MOFFETT, P J BLACKTOPP, K DOWNING, T R BARRON, L & M STRONACH
Last start 3rd of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 2200m, 7 len behind Blue Goddess with 56.5kg at $7.50. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 12th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 2000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Tik Tok Ted with 55.5kg at $18.20. In a suitable race and cannot be discounted.
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FLOOR MOERMAN
SKY BLUE,YELLOW SLEEVES,RED HOOPS,CAP
10 4753x REVISION
NAYTON MITCHELL
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
K STEELE, RED AND BLUE SYNDICATE (MGR: PETER WINCHESTER), CAPALA BLOODSTOCK, C HORTON, K BEATTY & L MASON
Resumes. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Oamaru August 15 over 2200m, soft track; 2 len behind Loren carrying 56.5kg at $6.20. When resuming last campaign seventh of 14 at Riccarton Park April 26 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Canasta carrying 54.5kg at $24.90. Has claims if presented on song.
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BRANDON MAY
PURPLE, WHITE CHECKS,
11 x5055 SILVER LINING
ASHLEY FRYE
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
ASHLEY FRYE & PATRICK HOLMES
Last start 5th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1600m, 6 len behind Approaching with 56.5kg at $19.20. The start before that 5th of 10 at Wingatui on November 4 over 1600m, 6 len behind Quisiera carrying 56.5kg at $11.40. Has ability and is expected to do much better.
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LIAM KAURI
WHITE, RED STARS, BLUE SLEEVES, CAP, COLLAR
12 x99x6 NATURE RESERVE
ASHLEY FRYE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
PATRICK HOLMES, ASHLEY FRYE, JORDAN CASTLEHOW & SIMON SMITH
Second run back. First-up after six months 6th of 11 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Staggs with 56.5kg at $24.10. Previously second-up 9th of 15 at Ellerslie Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Natoya carrying 56.5kg at $34.90. Strong top-three chance.
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BRETT MURRAY
WHITE, RED STARS, BLUE SLEEVES, CAP, COLLAR
13 0x SHE'S GIFTED
BRUCE SMITH
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
S M PRUE, A M HUTCHINSON, R THOMAS & S ROSE
Resuming after a break; only one run when 11th of 13 at this track on July 9 over 1400m, 8 len behind Montero carrying 56.5kg at $36.60. Will take great benefit from this run.
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T R MOSELEY
FOREST GREEN,GOLD FERN,SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS,GOLD CAP,RED DIAMONDS
14 00x SHES NO ANGEL
ANDREW CARSTON
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
R P LAIDLAW
Resuming after a 21 months break. Not seen since she finished last of 14 at Riccarton Park February 23 2024 over 1600m, 15 len behind Kindling Spark with 56.5kg at $57.90. On debut tenth of 14 at Riccarton Park February 10 2024 over 1400m, soft track; 13 len behind Lady Of Court with 56.5kg at $56.70. Will take great benefit from this outing.
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K MUDHOO
PALE GREEN,RED QUARTERS, FOREST GREEN SLEEVES,RED CAP
15 0 WAR SONG
JESS SHAAB
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J SHAAB & J BARBER
Was at very long odds at debut, second last of 11 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1200m, 10 len behind Staggs carrying 55.5kg at $56.10. Don't think she will trouble this field.
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NAVY BLUE, DARK GREEN CROSSED SASHES, NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, NAVY BLUE & DARK GREEN QUARTERED CAP