RICCARTON PARK 05 Dec 2025
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ULTIMATE DESIGN & RENOVATION RATING 80 1400m Track: AW True |
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Genuine pace with Cluedo Lane finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. WITZ END (3) has been out of form this prep, but did have an excuse on an unsuitable heavy track here on the turf track nearly 3 weeks ago. He races on a poly track for the first time, and from a good gate, he is the one to beat. QUEEN OF NAPLES (11) is a very promising mare who was out of sorts at Ashburton 5 weeks ago. Both of her wins have come on the poly track here, and she is expected to bounce back into some good form. Each way value. POGACAR (10) is an up-and-coming gelding who has been freshened up since winning by nearly a length at Ashburton in October. He has won a mandatory trial since then, after playing up behind the barriers, and he is right in this. CLUEDO LANE (5) was only claimed late at Timaru after leading, and is worth including. SUGGESTED PLAY: Witz End to win here.
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DOUBTFUL SOUND
SUZY GORDON 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG CHRISTINE & STUART PARKES, KAREN DAVIS, PAULINE & TODD MCGUIGAN, SUZY GORDON Resumes after a break of 12 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation post a big 3.5 len win. Awapuni Synthetic September 14 over 1400m defeating Sam's Turn with 59kg at $6.40. First up last campaign ran last of 10 at Woodville April 30 over 1200m, soft track; 11 len behind Rareza with 56kg at $26.90. Capable of picking up where he left off. |
10 LIAM KAURI |
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| 2 | 3x860 |
TREYBON
ROSS BECKETT 8YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG CAN WEST 7 SYNDICATE (MGR: KEN TAGGART) Most recently faded in the straight 10th of 12 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sunset Boulevard with 53kg at $15.30. The race before that 6th of 12 at Riccarton Park on October 25 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Spot On Time carrying 52kg at $26.30. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble. |
3 T R MOSELEY |
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| 3 | 2x900 |
WITZ END
TERRI RAE 5YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG N ALATI, C L CHEN, M DIGBY, S B DOULL, B G DRAVITSKI, N GREENHALGH, L G INNES, KINSALE BLOODSTOCK LTD, R G MULCASTER, PIKE RACING LTD & M SWIFT At the latest run second last of 12 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Toa Haka carrying 55kg at $6.70. The run before that second last of 14 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1400m, 16 len behind Arabian Songbird with 56kg at $27.70. Worth forgiving and can turn things around. |
2 L T HEMI |
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| 4 | 1692x |
VICTORIAN CHARM
BEVAN & ROBYN WILSON 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG B W WILSON, R A WILSON & G J JOHNSON Resuming today after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Riccarton Park August 9 over 1400m, on heavy track; 1.0 len behind Lord Darci carrying 52kg at $4. Previously first up; eighth of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse December 28 over 1200m, 4 len behind Insatiable carrying 56.5kg at $37.50. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Looks all set for a bright return. |
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CLUEDO LANE
KIMBERLEY HODGSON 6YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG M C STOKES Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd in a small field at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Queen Of Kings with 57.5kg at $2.70. The start before that 11th of 13 at Riccarton Park in the G3 Churchill (Coupland's Mile) Stakes on November 12 over 1600m, slow going 11 len behind Mystic Park with 53kg at $29.20. Looks well placed here and can run well with repeat of latest. |
4 BRETT MURRAY |
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| 6 | 2810x |
WAR COURT
BRIAN COURT AND JESSE O’FLAHERTY 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG COURTCO RACING LTD & M K WALCOTT Gelding back from a spell of 12 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Riccarton Park September 13 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind On File carrying 59kg at $18.20. Previously first up; second of 10 at Ashburton April 3 over 1400m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Verdian carrying 60kg at $7.80. Capable of a bold return. |
9 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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DIMAGGIO
NAYTON MITCHELL 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG CAPALA BLOODSTOCK, T B R DIXON, MRS F L & M FEARON, C JOHNSON, S J KEMBER, MISS N J LLOYD, B MANGOS, D P MCHUGH, PIKE RACING LTD, MISS E PROSSER, R A RIDDELL, B A WILKINSON & P WINCHESTER At the latest run 4th in a small field at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1600m, 2 len behind Queen Of Kings carrying 54.5kg at $4.10. The race before that 5th of 13 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Toa Haka carrying 57.5kg at $21.60. Sure to be thereabouts. |
5 AYUSH MUDHOO |
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| 8 | x5649 |
KIKIMORA
ANNA FURLONG 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG EXCUSE FOR BREAKFAST SYNDICATE, CRAIG LEISHMAN, ADRIAN MATHIESON, ROBERT MCGILLIVRAY, CAMERON POWER, JAMES RABBETTE, PHIL BLACKTOPP, BRYAN ROSSITER, JUDY CASSELLS & EMMA NEWMAN Most recently 9th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1600m, in the wet; 9 len behind Island Hop with 57kg at $16.50. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 13 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Toa Haka with 57kg at $36.90. Can feature in the finish. |
8 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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| 9 | 20000 |
ON FILE
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS 5YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG MRS K G PARSONS Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind No Party carrying 53.5kg at $26. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1400m, in the wet; 13 len behind Toa Haka with 54kg at $39.70. Prefer others. |
6 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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| 10 | 421x1 |
POGACAR
ROSS BECKETT 4YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG J P & P A DUNNE & B L MCVICAR Second-up. Comes off a 55-day let-up. First-up after five months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Ashburton October 11 over 1400m defeating Nuncio carrying 58kg at $8.80. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Bandrossan carrying 56kg at $5.50. Clearly the one to beat again. Well placed to maintain the winning form. |
1 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 11 | 11x80 |
QUEEN OF NAPLES
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG TE AKAU TIMELY RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 8th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Enterprise with 54.5kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell ran last of 11 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Girls Light Up carrying 54.5kg at $3.20. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish. |
7 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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