Riverton 04 Apr 2026
GOING: S(6)
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APARIMA RESTAURANT AND BAR HANDICAP 1600m Track: SOFT 6 True |
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Pace looks genuine from Megalomaniac, Bleakhouse Burtie and Monaghan Boy, closely attended by Blushing. AIRPARK HUSTLER (8) has struggled to recapture his form from earlier in the season, and he did not have much luck in a far stronger field at Wingatui last time out. Though finishing out of the placings, he was not far from the placings that day, and from a superior gate here, he is good enough to take this out. MONAGHAN BOY (4) has raced his way into form and was only half a length from the winner when finishing a game fourth last time out. He has won on this track in the past, and he has each-way claims again. CHAMPAGNE LINDA (6) continued her solid form with a sound fourth in the Breeders' Stakes 2 weeks ago. Stick with her. BLUSHING (12) continued the white hot form of the Bruce Tapper stable when winning at Wingatui last start, and despite copping a wide gate, she will still be hard to beat. BONSAI BOB (9) showed what he can do when his mind is on the job, last start here nearly 4 weeks ago. He is worth the risk again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Airpark Hustler each way.
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| 1 | 06966 |
PROSERVE
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG MRS A COCHRANE, P CONNOLLY, A REID, A WALTERS & M R PITMAN Most recently 6th of 13 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1800m, 2 len behind Royal Valour carrying 53kg at $42.30. The run before that 6th of 9 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 2000m, in the wet; 1.1 len behind Cognoscenti carrying 59.5kg at $12.70. Likely to be attacking the line strongly. |
6 A NAJIB |
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| 2 | 43423 |
CHERRYVILLE
BRIAN & SHANE ANDERTON 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG B J ANDERTON ONZM & EST LATE L E ANDERTON Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1600m, slow going 0.3 len behind Maybe Diva carrying 58kg at $4.70. The start before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1400m, slow going 0.6 len behind Trader with 57kg at $15.50. Bold showing expected. |
8 C A CAMPBELL |
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| 3 | 32071 |
MEGALOMANIAC
MAURICE FORDE 8YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG M E FORDE Dual acceptor. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.7 len at Wingatui March 27 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Claudius Maximuss carrying 54kg at $18.70. The start before that 7th of 9 at this track on March 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Rochello with 57kg at $5.50. Has confidence back and don’t underestimate. |
10 M HUDSON |
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| 4 | 26134 |
MONAGHAN BOY
KELVIN TYLER 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG CARRIERS ARMS RACING SYNDICATE Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1500m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Inflamed carrying 53kg at $5.10. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Trader carrying 57kg at $7.50. Hard to beat on his best form. |
3 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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| 5 | 718x4 |
VINO VALENTINO
ROBERT DENNIS 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG WILLOW RIVER SYNDICATE (MGR: ALLAN MCISAAC) Second-up. First-up after two months 4th of 9 at this track on March 8 over 1400m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Ziggy Stardust with 57kg at $11.20. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Wingatui on February 8 2025 over 1600m, 16 len behind Cherryville carrying 56.5kg at $9.10. In the mix on best form. |
5 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 6 | 23454 |
CHAMPAGNE LINDA
ROBERT DENNIS 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG BUBBLES AND BANTER SYNDICATE, K BALLARD, O T DYER, BATTLERS ON THE PUNT SYNDICATE, COLBRAN FAMILY, HUNTER BOYS SYNDICATE, C BURROW, S CONRAD, R DENNIS, K LAWSON, T MORRIS, G RYAN, B ERSKINE, A JORDAN & C JACKSON Most recently came from midfield; 4th of 15 at Riccarton Park in the G3 South Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes on March 21 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Inflamed carrying 55kg at $44.60. Before that 5th of 10 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1500m, slow going 1.1 len behind Inflamed with 53kg at $6.30. Rates highly and can break through. |
11 DONOVAN COOPER |
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| 7 | 03267 |
LEMON CURD
ROBERT DENNIS 5YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG L BALZER, BATTLERS ON THE PUNT SYNDICATE, H BOTTING, H S CHAPMAN, MISS A G & MRS J A CLEARWATER, DARING TO DREAM SYNDICATE (SYND MANAGER: ANDREW MACKY), B M, J A & R DEMPSTER, R C DENNIS, S DOUGHERTY, B ERSKINE, M & R HARRINGTON, W HOWELL, ICON BOYS SYNDICATE (MGR: MICHAEL COOPER), A JORDAN, J OFFICER & DR J D O'FLAHERTY Last start 7th of 10 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Maybe Diva with 56kg at $5.80. The start before that got back early 6th of 11 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Trader carrying 57.5kg at $5.90. Has an unblemished record at this track so she can run a much better race. |
12 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 8 | 36040 |
AIRPARK HUSTLER
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG G HARRIS & M R PITMAN Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 10th of 16 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Aladdins Jem with 54kg at $5.50. The race before that 4th of 8 at Ashburton on February 20 over 1600m, slow going 1.0 len behind Eight Pence with 57kg at $2.80. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside draw. |
2 KAVISH CHOWDHOORY |
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| 9 | 41001 |
BONSAI BOB
LISA VAUGHAN 5YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG S D CULHANE & VAUGHAN BLOODSTOCK LTD Dual acceptor. Most recently won by a 0.3 len at this track March 8 over 1400m in the wet defeating Monte Khan carrying 55.5kg at $8.80. The run before that 10th of 16 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind The Ocean Heart with 57kg at $31.60. Last-start winner who can measure up again. |
4 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 10 | 29010 |
BELARDO ACE
SABIN KIRKLAND 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG S L CAMERON, MRS B P DAVIES, J GUERIN, H J HUNTER, F M MACDONALD, K M MACFARLANE, S STONE, K SWALE, L E WHELAN & MRS B WOOD Most recently second last of 12 at this track on March 8 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 18 len behind Sight To See with 55kg at $16.40. The run before that won by a 0.3 len at Ascot Park February 14 over 2200m on a rain affected track defeating Arctic Ocean with 55kg at $7.20. Better than the last run suggests so worth another chance. |
12 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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| 11 | 6x122 |
BODLEIAN
STEPHANIE FAULKNER 4YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG B AVIS, P FAULKNER, R DAWKINS, A DAWKINS, R FITISEMANU, M VLASIC, D FERGUSON, M DIJKSTRA, K WALSH, R PRESTON, B PRESTON & S TWEEDIE Racing well recently. Comes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 13 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1400m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Canasta with 59kg at $5.50. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Ziggy Stardust carrying 59kg at $4.70. Sure to measure up here. |
1 BILLY JACOBSON |
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| 12 | 16841 |
BLUSHING
BRUCE TAPPER 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG H B & MRS K A TAPPER Last start won by 1.1 len at Wingatui March 15 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Life Of Riley with 57.5kg at $8.50. The start before that 4th of 13 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1400m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Canasta with 56.5kg at $6.90. One of the better chances. |
13 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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| 13 | 00580 |
LANIKAI
NAYTON MITCHELL 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG R BEGG, T DIXON, S KEMBER, J MCLENAGHAN, N MITCHELL, RED AND BLUE SYND, B WILKINSON, B & L WALDRON, P WINCHESTER & B WITHERS Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently second last of 13 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Marella Miss carrying 58.5kg at $20. The start before that 8th of 10 at Kurow on December 30 over 1800m, slow going 10 len behind Sefton carrying 58.5kg at $13.50. Yet to win at this journey and must go to another level. |
7 Y ATCHAMAH |
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| 14 | 57070 |
BLEAKHOUSE BURTIE
MAURICE FORDE 7YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG M E FORDE & M M MCCULLOUGH At the latest run ran last of 10 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Maybe Diva with 54kg at $53.10. Before that 7th of 12 at this track on March 8 over 1400m, in the wet; 13 len behind Bonsai Bob carrying 53kg at $12.80. Unreliable and needs to do more. |
9 ROHAN MUDHOO |
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