Riccarton 21 Mar 2026
GOING: G(3)
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ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES 1000m Track: GOOD 3 Out 8m to the 1000m then Out 10m to the WP |
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Expecting a strong pace from the outset with plenty of speed engaged. NEVER TOO MUCH (3) was a warm favourite when finishing third on debut at Wingatui 3 weeks ago. He would have learned a lot from that experience, and he gets to carry 3kg less this time, thanks to a claim. Stick with him, and follow your money. KYOSHI BOY (2) has been showing plenty of pace in each of his starts to date, but has lacked the ringcraft to settle in his races. He should be a lot more relaxed at this third start, and he only needs to put it all together to start winning some races. HEZZAROCSTAR (1) raced greenly on debut when warming up late to finish third, and he then was too good here a month ago on a heavy track, scoring by nearly a length. He carries the same weight, and he can repeat the dose. BALTIC BOOM (4) has impressed at the trials, winning the most recent of those by well over 2 lengths. He is in good hands, and he can make a winning debut. MISS TWINKLE (5) has the race day experience over her rivals, and having Kylie Williams in the irons is a plus. Each way. SUGGESTED PLAY: Never Too Much to set the record straight.
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HEZZAROCSTAR
JAMIE BULLARD 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG S BISHOP, G CHUBB, J S BULLARD & R K LLOYD Had two starts to date. At debut, 3rd of 7 at this track on January 24 over 800m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Miss Twinkle with 57kg at $7.40. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.7 len at this track February 18 over 1000m in the wet defeating Cool As Bling carrying 57kg at $6.30. Going along well and is among the better chances. |
2 K R HERCOCK |
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KYOSHI BOY
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 2YO BAY COLT 56.0KG SENSEI SYNDICATE Having third race start. At debut, set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at this track on January 24 over 800m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Miss Twinkle carrying 56kg at $12.80. Last start set the pace for much of the race 3rd in a small field at this track on February 18 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 1.0 len behind Hezzarocstar with 57kg at $3. Leading prospect. |
3 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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NEVER TOO MUCH
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 2YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG CLIFF MATSON & KATRINA DANSTED Was well-supported at debut, sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Final Time with 57kg at $1.90. Among the leading chances. |
5 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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BALTIC BOOM
TERRI RAE 2YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG S BEATSON, A STUART & M SHEPHERD Terri Rae trained two-year-old gelding lining up for first race start. Impressive recent trial winner. Don't rule him out. |
6 L T HEMI |
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| 5 | 25715 |
MISS TWINKLE
ANDREW CARSTON 2YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG RITCHIES BREEDING LTD Returns from a 31-day let-up. Last start second last in a small field at this track on February 18 over 1000m, in the wet; 5 len behind Hezzarocstar with 56kg at $2.50. The race before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track January 24 over 800m on a heavy track defeating Kyoshi Boy carrying 55kg at $4. Better than the last run suggests and is worth including. |
4 MS K WILLIAMS |
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OUTBACK GIRL
SAMANTHA WYNNE 2YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG COLIN WIGHTMAN Second-up. First start 3rd in a small field at this track on October 25 over 800m, 1.2 len behind Out Of The Blue with 54kg at $4.20. Returned from break rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 7 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1100m, slow going 2 len behind Final Time carrying 53kg at $6.20. Open to improvement and is a strong contender. |
1 JACK TAPLIN |
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ENCHANTMENT
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 2YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG HEATH NEWTON, WAIHI BLOODSTOCK, JOHN BLIGHT, ELIAS MANTINAOS, PAT DONATO, ROBERT REVIS, G & N SCANLAN, ROBERT JULEFF, DAVID SKILTON, KYLIE PATON & MEAGAN NIES Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 3rd in a small field at Ellerslie on November 29 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Incandescent carrying 55.5kg at $4.30. First up last campaign ran last in a small field at Otaki on September 26 over 800m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind De Armas with 55kg at $3.70. Runner-up in a Taupo trial over 900m on March 3. Expecting a positive return. |
7 COURTNEY BARNES |
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