RICCARTON PARK   26 Aug 2026
 
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CUP WEEK TICKETS ON SALE - 1 SEPTEMBER MAIDEN 1400m

Track: SYNTHETIC     True  

Tactical given the lack of speed. CALL TO ARMS (1) peaked on his run second up as the favourite here 3 weeks ago, and he has found the right sort of race for him third up from a spell. He carries 3kg less here, so follow your money. CHINO'S BOY (2) followed up a big run on debut at Wingatui by racing greenly at his next start at Cromwell before being put aside for a much needed spell to mature. He looked in good shape at a recent trial, and he will be ready to rumble fresh up. VIENNA GAME (3) raced close to the pace on a slow tempo here 6 days ago and battled away gamely for second by less than a length. If this race has not come too soon for her, then she can figure in the top 4 again. SAN RENO (6) resumes from a spell that would have done him the world of good, and he should not be underestimated at some value. HARLOWS PRIDE (4) and LILYBET (5) are the also in the mi for fourth place. SUGGESTED PLAY: Call To Arms is the one to beat.
1 22x42 CALL TO ARMS
ANDREW CARSTON
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
ANDY DENHAM
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 14 at Oamaru on July 19 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Honor The Name with 58.5kg at $7.60. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track on August 5 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Gota Hunch carrying 58.5kg at $2.10. Strong chance based on that form, particularly over his favoured journey.
7
SIMA MXOTHWA
NAVY, GOLD DIAMONDS, WHITE SLEEVES, NAVY CAP, GOLD QUARTERS
2 20x CHINO'S BOY
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D R DALLEY
Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 13 at Cromwell November 28 over 1400m, soft track; 25 len behind My Sharona with 57kg at $5.40. On debut second of 10 at Wingatui November 4 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Pontoon carrying 54kg at $8.90. Looks all set for a positive return.
4
RED, WHITE MALTESE CROSS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS & CAP
3 00472 VIENNA GAME
ANNA FURLONG
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
MRS S A M SCOTT
At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track on August 20 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Hold'em Ransom with 56.5kg at $21.40. The race before that got back early 7th of 9 at this track on August 5 over 1400m, 8 len behind Gota Hunch carrying 56.5kg at $29.20. Not far away of late. Sure to be thereabouts.
3
BRIDGET GRYLLS
NAVY BLUE, YELLOW STRIPE, NAVY BLUE SLEEVES , YELLOW CHEVRON
4 663 HARLOWS PRIDE
NAYTON MITCHELL
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
CAPALA BLOODSTOCK & A F MARTIN
Last start gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 7 at this track on August 20 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Hold'em Ransom with 56.5kg at $14.10. The run before that 6th of 8 at this track on August 5 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Ogun with 56.5kg at $16.80. Looks a solid top-4 prospect.
6
MASAHIRO HASHIZUME
RED,GOLD EPAULETTES,SLEEVES,CAP
5 07x27 LILYBET
GAY ROBINSON
9YO  GREY  MARE 56.0KG
MRS J & MR J BUTLER, J F DOOLEY & MS G ROBINSON
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 8 at this track on August 5 over 1200m, 2 len behind Ogun with 56.5kg at $23.80. Last start ran second last of 8 at this track on August 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind Cool In Command carrying 56.5kg at $12.30. Can figure in the top 4.
1
CHOON K KWO
Emerald Green, Navy Blue Braces & Diamond Armbands, Emerald Green Cap
6 66x0x SAN RENO
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
K G PARSONS
Resuming. Finished off last campaign raced on the pace before fading ran last of 14 at this track on May 27 over 1400m, 35 len behind Student Of War carrying 55.5kg at $26.10. First up last campaign ran second last of 7 at Reefton on January 7 over 1020m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Modette carrying 54.5kg at $3.10. Ran 3rd in a trial at Phar Lap Racecourse over 1200m on August 11. Expecting a bright return.
5
TRISTON MOODLEY
RED, WHITE MALTESE CROSS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, WHITE CAP
7 6 PURE STORY
JOHN BLACKADDER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
P STEPHENSON, P BLACKTOPP & J & S BLACKADDER
Jumped at big odds at debut, 6th of 9 at Riccarton Park on August 1 over 1200m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Spill It with 54kg at $39. Needs to show a lot more.
2
KENDRA BAKKER
PURPLE,WHITE BAND, ARMBANDS,CAP