RICCARTON PARK 14 May 2026
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THE PAVILLION OPENING NOVEMBER 2026 MAIDEN 1600m Track: SYNTHETIC True |
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Expecting Rufus to set a genuine tempo after crossing from wide out. RUFUS (3) has relocated to the South Island after not having much luck in 3 starts last prep in the North. He is bred to need some time, and he will be resuming over a mile, which suggests that he has not missed any work since his last run. Any market confidence must be respected. HEARTBREAKER (2) has needed racing, and his form is improving with each run, including his last start third as the favourite here over 1600m a fortnight ago. He does get back in the running, which is not always helpful, but off a genuine tempo, he can have the last say here. WARRIOR BOY (4) improved quickly from a fair effort on debut at Wingatui to finishing a bold runner-up by a neck on this circuit 2 weeks ago, both times over this trip. A wide gate is no help, but his first win is not far away. BAGGIO (5) left his run too late here over 1400m last time out, and the extra 200m is ideal. He is likely to get back again from his wide gate, but if the gaps come, he can dash into the top 4. SUGGESTED PLAY: Rufus each-way.
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FAH RONG
PAM ROBSON 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG MISSION DOWNS TRUST (MGR: GEOFF BROWN), P ROBSON & M DUNNE At the latest run 4th of 8 at this track on April 30 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Andina with 58.5kg at $7. The race before that 7th of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind She's Sinatra carrying 58.5kg at $16. In the mix. |
4 BRETT MURRAY |
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HEARTBREAKER
LYN PRENDERGAST 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MRS D C & N J COURNANE Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track on April 30 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Andina with 57.5kg at $3.10. The start before that 4th of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind She's Sinatra with 58.5kg at $13.80. Went close last time. Expected to feature prominently again. |
2 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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RUFUS
MALCOLM PRICE 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG D C CONDON, K J CONDON, G & M PRICE Resumes. Finished off last preparation 14th of 16 at Te Rapa January 16 over 1600m, soft track; 9 len behind Nick Time carrying 57kg at $3.60. When resuming last campaign fourth of 10 at Te Aroha December 7 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Oberon carrying 57.5kg at $10.50. Has the talent to take this out. |
11 M HUDSON |
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WARRIOR BOY
ANDREW CARSTON 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG RITCHIES BREEDING LTD Third race start today. At debut, got back early 8th of 10 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Moor with 58kg at $22.20. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track on April 30 over 1600m, 0.4 len behind Andina with 55kg at $17.70. Great chance to get off the mark this time. |
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BAGGIO
ANDREW CARSTON 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG A CARSTON Most recently 6th of 13 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Dorothea with 55.5kg at $11.60. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Shameful with 58.5kg at $8.40. Better than recent form suggests and expected to improve sharply. |
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ILLUSIONIST
BRENNA COOK 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG BRENNA COOK, CORBYN COOK, CAROL COOK, DAVID COOK, LEN CROSS, LYN CROSS, JACKIE COOK, TAMARA FAIRHURST & MATT MAQUIRE Second-up. First-up after two months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 13 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Dorothea with 58.5kg at $142.80. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Wild Secrets with 56.5kg at $46.10. Another forward showing is likely. |
15 BILLY JACOBSON |
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GO PRO
NAYTON MITCHELL 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG C S & J G BEATSON Most recently 4th of 13 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 4 len behind Dorothea carrying 57kg at $30.40. The race before that 12th of 16 at Riccarton Park on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Dakota carrying 57kg at $31.80. Strong contender on his best form. |
6 BRIDGET GRYLLS |
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MALEVO
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P CARTER, J DEVONSHIRE, K HAMPTON, S HAMMINGTON, D LAKE, R LAWSON, P MACCORMICK, J SANDERS, N THOMSON, T WALTERS, J WALSH G A ROGERSON MNZM & M PITMAN Second run back. First-up after four months 11th of 13 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 9 len behind Dorothea carrying 56.5kg at $23.10. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Silver Lining with 58.5kg at $7.90. Still early in the prep and might need more time. |
8 AMBER RIDDELL |
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CAMBALACHE
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS 4YO GREY GELDING 58.0KG MR J F & MRS K G PARSONS Second-up. Comes off a 60-day let-up. First-up after nine months raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 22 len behind Moor carrying 58.5kg at $20.60. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at this track on July 9 over 1600m, 6 len behind Purple Prose carrying 56.5kg at $100.30. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on. |
12 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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POWER OF TWO
RICHARD DIDHAM 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG G & J AUSTIN, K BROCK, P BRYCE, C CAHILL, A, C, G, O & V CASSIN, P CHISOLM, P CUSDIN, A DRAKE, S DRYLIE, H GREGG, B, B & P HARDING, S HARVEY, A M HOGAN, G LAWSON, J LIDDELL, K LONGMAN, R LOWRY, P MAYNARD, G MCFARLANE, G MILLER, B MUNRO, J PITCAITHLY, A & M POWELL, K RATHGEN, B ROBINSON, G SHIRLEY, B SLAGTER, C TINDALL, P TOWNSHEND & P TUTTON At debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at this track on April 30 over 1600m, 6 len behind Andina with 58.5kg at $6.30. Has upside and may be worth following. |
1 L T HEMI |
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VOGUISH
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG S.I.R.E SYNDICATE At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Riccarton Park in the LR Warstep Stakes on April 25 over 2000m, slow going 4 len behind Perlino carrying 56.5kg at $35. Before that 6th of 13 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Aliena carrying 55kg at $13.50. Looks a solid top-three prospect. |
7 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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LIQUID BLUE
JOHN BLACKADDER 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG D ALEXANDER, J C & S BLACKADDER, P J BLACKTOPP, R I GRANT, C & N A SYMONS Second run back. First-up after six months settled towards the rear 2nd of 13 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 3 len behind Dorothea carrying 56.5kg at $38.60. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Oamaru on August 15 over 2200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Loren with 53kg at $6.10. Likely to run well. |
10 COURTNEY BARNES |
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FRIENDOFTHEDEVIL
ANDREW CARSTON 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG MISS S M GORDON Second run back. First-up after six months 5th of 8 at this track on April 30 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Andina with 56.5kg at $19.30. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Ashburton on April 16 2025 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind The Better One with 56.5kg at $9.50. Looking to others for the winner. |
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FLYING ANGEL
PAM ROBSON 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG CAROLYN BURR & BRENT GARDINER Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 11th of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1600m, 12 len behind She's Sinatra with 56.5kg at $71. Second run from a spell 5th of 13 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Dorothea carrying 56.5kg at $51.40. Leading hope this time. |
3 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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QUEEN COURTNEY
BRIAN COURT AND JESSE O’FLAHERTY 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG COURTCO RACING LTD Dual acceptor. At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 13 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind Dorothea carrying 56kg at $18.30. The run before that 7th of 13 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1400m, 4 len behind Aliena with 57kg at $128.70. Sure to be thereabouts. |
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THE BOSS GIRLS
AINSLEY MCLEOD 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG P R CORBETT At the latest run ran last of 7 at this track on April 30 over 2100m, 20 len behind Unwoke carrying 56.5kg at $25.20. The race before that 7th of 12 at Ashburton on April 16 over 2200m, 31 len behind Revision with 56.5kg at $33. Will be harder to beat this time. |
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