RICCARTON PARK   30 Apr 2026
 
GOING:

THE PAVILLION OPENING NOVEMBER 2026 MAIDEN 1200m

Track: SYNTHETIC     True  

Expecting plenty of speed from Sweys Brook, Dubonnet Rouge and Gattina from Russian Blues. TINUVIEL (10) made her debut at Pakenham in February, and then after relocating to NZ to join the powerful Walker/Bergerson stable, she finished a narrowly beaten third, where she was unlucky not to win. She cops another tricky gate, and with 2kg less to carry, she is the one to beat. REKINDLE (5) has been thereabouts in her races in the North Island, and she should be easier to place in the South Island. She makes her debut from the Nayton Mitchell stable, who have already produced her to win a recent trial at Ashburton. She has the pole position and has to be respected, especially if the money comes for her. DUBONNET ROUGE (4) had a tough trip from a wide gate last time out, and was runner-up when resuming before that, both times at Ashburton. She will be close to her peak third up and can bounce straight back into the money here. RUSSIAN BLUES (14) needed her fresh run on the turf here nearly 3 weeks ago, and she can be a quick improver. Include in all top 4 combos. BIG EXIT (3) SUGGESTED PLAY: Tinuviel each way.
1 83358 TUSSAR
LISA YOUNG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
CHANTALLE MCLACHLAN, LISA YOUNG, ALEX TAIT, MATTHEW & MITCHELL HAY, TIM SEETO, NICHOLAS GIBB, TOM TURNER, STEPHEN MURDOCH, JACKSON LATHAM, CURTIS MILLARD, ADAM WINTER, SCOTT JANETT, CARL HUYSER, CALLUM HILL, LANE MCLACHLAN & B O'MALLEY
At the latest run 8th of 16 at Riccarton Park on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Dakota with 58.5kg at $14.60. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 5th of 14 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Graffiti Artist with 58.5kg at $16.80. Yet to fire on the all weather but may be worth another chance.
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K R HERCOCK
NAVY, WHITE CHECKS, NAVY QUARTERS,WHITE SLEEVES,CAP,NAVY CHECKS
2 60x9 EDDY MURPHY
AINSLEY MCLEOD
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
D A AUTRIDGE, J R AUTRIDGE, CHASE A FOX SYNDICATE, PETER CORBETT & AINSLEY MCLEOD
Second run back. First-up after seven months 9th of 16 at Riccarton Park on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Dakota carrying 57.5kg at $97.30. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Tetbury carrying 55.5kg at $55.80. Hard to have.
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BRANDON MAY
DARK GOLDENROD, BLACK TARTAN, DARK GOLDENROD, BLACK CHECKS SLEEVES, BLACK CAP, RED POM POM
3 62024 BIG EXIT
STEPHANIE FAULKNER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
S BENGER & T SCALES
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 13 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Hard Attack carrying 56.5kg at $11. The start before that 2nd of 14 at Ashburton on February 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Red Star Soot with 56.5kg at $22.50. Terrific chance to return to form.
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BILLY JACOBSON
NAVY, ORANGE STARS, ARMBAND, CAP
4 x8x27 DUBONNET ROUGE
LANCE ROBINSON
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
RICKY & ANNA RHODES PARTNERSHIP
Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 14 at Ashburton on March 12 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Novelette carrying 54.5kg at $5.60. Last start 7th of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Momento with 54.5kg at $6.30. Big chance.
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TINA COMIGNAGHI
PURPLE, GOLD SEAMS, ARMBANDS, CAP, PURPLE SEAMS CAP
5 5576x REKINDLE
NAYTON MITCHELL
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
N R MITCHELL
Resumes. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Taupo February 22 over 1800m, 6 len behind Camacho carrying 56.5kg at $13.20. When resuming last campaign fifth of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway November 21 over 1400m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Justice For All with 57.5kg at $17.80. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign.
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ELEN NICHOLAS
PURPLE,WHITE CHECKS
6 00x SWEYS BROOK
STEVEN WOODSFORD
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
THE THIRSTY MOB SYNDICATE (MGR: N J MORRIS), TRIPLE STAR SYNDICATE, S J WOODSFORD & A L PASCOE
Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Not seen since she finished last of 11 at Ashburton October 19 over 1200m, 7 len behind Thunderfist with 56.5kg at $138. On debut ran last of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse October 9 over 1200m, soft track; 13 len behind The Red Rhino carrying 56.5kg at $58.50. Prefer to see how she returns.
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M HUDSON
WHITE, NAVY, LIGHT BLUE HORIZONTAL RAYS, WHITE SLEEVES, NAVY & LIGHT BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, NAVY CAP
7 06x06 GATTINA
MIKE MCCANN
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
MIKE MCCANN, BJ JEFFERIES, PHIL BLACKTOPP, DAVE FORRESTER, KRISSIE & MATT KALNINS, MURRAY CAMPBELL, KEVIN HARE, ANNETTE NEWMANN, MAX SKELTON, DARRYN POWER, MEG FULFORD, ABRAM DE VRIES, NIKKI GRAHAM, LUCY ELPHICK, TONIE DE VRIES, MICHELE DE VRIES, LIAM BRENNAN & MORGAN POWELL
Third-up today. Resuming raced on the pace before fading 12th of 14 at Ashburton on February 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Red Star Soot carrying 56.5kg at $49.70. Second-up 6th of 16 at Riccarton Park on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Dakota carrying 56.5kg at $95.40. Happy enough to avoid.
10
ALAN LAI
ROYAL BLUE, EMERALD GREEN STARS, ARMBANDS, STARS CAP
8 70800 WAY OUT
VIRGINIA MACKLE
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
C TIBBS
Last start 10th of 12 at Ashburton on April 16 over 2200m, 46 len behind Revision carrying 56.5kg at $48. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 13 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Giggly Gal carrying 56.5kg at $82.70. Hard to have.
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AKSHAY BALLOO
EMERALD GREEN, WHITE SHAMROCK, WHITE SLEEVES, EMERALD ARMBAND , QUARTERED CAP
9 5385x RISK MITIGATION
KRYSTAL-MARIE WILLIAMS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
T AUKUSITINO, MRS J O & R G M BURROWS & I A POLLEY
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Riccarton Park February 18 over 1200m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Last Hello carrying 57kg at $18. On debut fifth of 8 at Oamaru July 20 over 1200m, on heavy track; 10 len behind El Vaquero carrying 55kg at $21.50. Shows promise and is worth including.
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AMBER RIDDELL
DARK GREEN, GOLD STARS
10 93 TINUVIEL
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
MR ALAN GALBRAITH KC
Raced twice to date. At debut, sat on the pace before fading second last of 10 at Pakenham 3yo F Mdn-Sw on February 19 over 1400m, 12 len behind Seychelles carrying 57kg at $21. Second-up 3rd of 16 at Riccarton Park on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 0.2 len behind Dakota carrying 56kg at $5.30. Leading prospect.
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HAYLEY HASSMAN
Turquoise, Orange Band, White Armbands And Cap
11 66044 TAIMATE WARRIOR
ANDREW CARSTON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
TAIMATE TWO FILLIES SYNDICATE
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Momento carrying 56kg at $19.20. The run before that 4th of 14 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Money Muncher with 56kg at $6.30. Genuine contender under these conditions.
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EMERALD GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND, YELLOW T, EMERALD GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK DIAMOND, EMERALD GREEN CAP
12 DELIGHT
ANNA FURLONG
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
WAIKATO STUD LTD, ETERNAL OPTIMISTS SYNDICATE, PHIL ANDERSON, KEVIN ANDERSON, DAVID SWEENEY, CARMEN TSE, THE NESS SYNDICATE, NEXT STOP THE BOOZER SYNDICATE, GARETH WALLACE, P BYRNE, OLD CELTS SYNDICATE & G WALLACE
Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Ocean Park out of Joy. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 800m at Ashburton April 17. Wait and see what she can do.
2
WHITE, STYLIZED LOGO ON ROYAL BLUE & EMERALD GREEN BACKGROUND, STRIPED SLEEVES , QUARTERED CAP
13 4x888 EMERGING MISS
ANDREW CARSTON
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
RITCHIES BREEDING LTD
At the latest run 8th of 13 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1400m, 5 len behind Aliena with 57kg at $15.30. The run before that 8th of 14 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Graffiti Artist with 56kg at $13. Sure to be thereabouts.
6
RED, GOLD CHECKS, BLUE SLEEVES,RED, GOLD CHECKS CAP
14 279x7 RUSSIAN BLUES
LANCE ROBINSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
HAMISH & LISA MOLLOY, LANCE & CHRISTINE ROBINSON
Second-up. First-up after five months 7th of 16 at Riccarton Park on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Dakota with 54kg at $7.10. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 10 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Fairy Dream carrying 54kg at $3.90. Plenty of improvement to come.
3
KENDRA BAKKER
PURPLE, GOLD SEAMS, PURPLE SLEEVES WITH GOLD DIAMOND ARMBANDS, GOLD CAP WITH PURPLE SEAMS
15 0x00x TEST DRIVE
NAYTON MITCHELL
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
O T DYER, A CARSTON, J GAMESON, M AMOS, D BATES, G LEE, S VAN BARNEVELD, E VAN BARNEVELD & N MITCHELL
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 11th of 13 at Ashburton October 31 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Flipper with 55.5kg at $72.80. Previously first up; second last of 11 at Phar Lap Racecourse 3yo Mdn-Sw October 9 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Ocean Bay with 55.5kg at $13.30. Prefer to see how she has returned.
4
TRISTON MOODLEY
PURPLE,WHITE CHECK