Riccarton 21 Mar 2026
GOING: G(3)
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MOORPORK NZ PIG FARM RATING 65 1200m Track: GOOD 3 Out 8m to the 1000m then Out 10m to the WP |
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Slick pace with Lady Georgiana finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. BELLE DU MONDE (6) has been a beaten favourite in both of her starts this prep, but each time she has not been far off the winner. She will be at her peak fitness now, and more importantly, she will have Opie Bosson in the irons. On top for us. MAROKOPA FALLS (7) has beaten some handy fillies this season and has also raced with distinction in better fields than what she meets here. With luck from a tricky gate, she is good enough to win a race like this. Stick with her. WILLIT (5) may have been battling a touch recently over 1400m, and both of his career wins have been over this shorter trip. He has a good gate, and a form reversal would be no shock. Each way. SAILOR GIRL (8) bounced back into form on this track last time out when finishing third over 1000m. She has won twice over 1200m, and she should hold that form now. RED STAR SOOT (2) was a comfortable last start maiden winner who has the scope to further improve, and LEINSTER (9) is not without each-way claims at value. SUGGESTED PLAY: Belle Du Monde and Marokopa Falls can quinella this race.
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MOGUL
ANDREW CARSTON 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG MRS S J & T A HASTINGS, A M & O L TUTHILL, H J R, J R, M J & MRS S A WIGLEY Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 15 at this track January 14 over 1400m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Miss Emerald carrying 59.5kg at $6.80. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at this track August 30 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Say Satono carrying 55.5kg at $11.90. Has to be respected. |
3 M CAMERON |
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| 2 | 021 |
RED STAR SOOT
L DIDHAM 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R W A WELSH, M W HAASE & S T MOFFETT Form hard to fault. Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run won by 1.2 len at Ashburton February 20 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Big Exit with 55kg at $5.10. The run before that 2nd of 16 at this track on February 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Zahtar with 55kg at $21.30. Key chance expected to feature. |
13 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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| 3 | 000x9 |
ELECTRIC ZOU
LISA YOUNG 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG C MCLACHLAN & L K YOUNG Second run back. First-up after three months 9th of 12 at this track on March 4 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Mi Bella with 59kg at $8.70. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Ellerslie on May 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Dupont carrying 60kg at $5.50. Has won second up before and looks a definite top-three hope. |
2 D R BOTHAMLEY |
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| 4 | 3217x |
MONTERO
KIERAN MCCAULEY 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG K MCCAULEY & M SELINGER Resumes. Finished off last campaign seventh of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic Rating 65 August 6 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Bellutta with 58.5kg at $15.70. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Ashburton April 3 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Sarissa carrying 58.5kg at $17.80. Should be right in the mix. |
10 AKSHAY BALLOO |
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| 5 | 43886 |
WILLIT
JOHN BLACKADDER 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG BRENT GARDINER, CAROLYN BURR, PHIL BLACKTOPP, J C & S BLACKADDER Last start 6th of 13 at this track on March 4 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Canasta carrying 58.5kg at $7.70. Before that sat on the pace before fading to run last of 8 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Butterfield carrying 58.5kg at $5.30. Worth following up. |
4 K R HERCOCK |
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| 6 | 40x42 |
BELLE DU MONDE
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG TE AKAU LOVE DE CARTIER RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KW FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Third-up today. First-up 4th of 13 at this track on January 24 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.2 len behind Moon Money with 56.5kg at $1.90. Second run from a spell 2nd of 13 at this track on February 18 over 1200m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Our Clarry carrying 55.5kg at $2.20. Fitter now and making headway. Shapes as a key runner. |
5 O P BOSSON |
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| 7 | 45373 |
MAROKOPA FALLS
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG FORTUNA MAROKOPA FALLS SYNDICATE (MGR: JOHN GALVIN) Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 9 at Ashburton on February 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Champagne Diblu carrying 55kg at $5.90. The run before that 7th of 13 at Wingatui in the LR ORC Breeders Stakes on December 26 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Bobby Mcgee with 56.5kg at $11.50. Nice effort last time so worth following up. |
11 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 8 | 21003 |
SAILOR GIRL
ROBERT DENNIS 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG BRETT HASSALL & R & CM HASSALL FAMILY TRUST Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on March 4 over 1000m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Mi Bella with 55kg at $21.80. The start before that led to the turn then faded ran last of 14 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Ziggy Stardust carrying 57kg at $14.30. Heading the right way and can go on with it. |
6 KENDRA BAKKER |
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| 9 | 66390 |
LEINSTER
JOHN BLACKADDER 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG SAM LENNOX, GUY LENNOX, JOSH LENNOX, TOBY LENNOX, JANE LENNOX, CHLOE LENNOX, ADAM LENNOX, HOLLY LENNOX Comes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently second last of 13 at this track on February 18 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Our Clarry with 56.5kg at $12.20. The start before that 9th of 12 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Ruffhouse Rosie carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. Major player. |
9 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 10 | 72318 |
LAST HELLO
EMMA WYATT 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG THE HICKS & CHICKS SYNDICATE NO.4 & DREAM BIG SYNDICATE At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on March 4 over 1000m, in the wet; 8 len behind Mi Bella with 53.5kg at $8.20. Before that won by 0.6 len at this track February 18 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Offline carrying 54kg at $9.70. Won’t spend a penny in the run from the inside alley. Has tasted success at this venue and is one of the main contenders. |
1 Y ATCHAMAH |
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| 11 | 0x140 |
ZAHTAR
JOHN BLACKADDER 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG I H MACKAY & LEANACH LODGE Last start second last of 14 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Claudius Maximuss carrying 56.5kg at $8.90. The race before that 4th of 13 at this track on February 18 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Our Clarry with 56.5kg at $6.10. Worth another chance. |
8 M HUDSON |
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| 12 | 68894 |
JETSTREAM
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG C D & E A COWELL, G H & R J CARR, L VIBERT, S WEBSTER & M R PITMAN Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on March 4 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Mi Bella with 56kg at $83.10. Before that 9th of 13 at this track on February 18 over 1200m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Our Clarry carrying 56.5kg at $48.50. Unlikely to threaten these. |
14 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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| 13 | 996x0 |
RED STAR BELLA
L DIDHAM 4YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG R WELSH, B WILLIAMS, M HAASE, S MOFFETT, K MARSHALL Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 12 at this track on March 4 over 1000m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Mi Bella carrying 55kg at $43.50. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Wingatui on June 1 over 1300m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Interlagos carrying 56.5kg at $11.90. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes. |
12 COURTNEY BARNES |
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| 14 | 08557 |
LADY GEORGIANA
KEVIN MCAULEY 4YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG A ANDERSON, S BROOK, K MCAULEY, C MCKELLAR, G MCQUILKEN, M MCQUILKIN, D MORRISON, M TIMLIN, R WARLOW & WE'VE GOT THE TROTS SYNDICATE (MGR: ARMAND VAN DER EIK) Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start struggled in the run home; 7th of 10 at Ashburton on February 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Super Sincere carrying 53kg at $6.60. The start before that 5th of 12 at Omoto on January 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Captain Upham carrying 53kg at $6.70. Fully tested on recent form. |
7 L T HEMI |
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| 15 | 75040 |
MORRIE
LEN & LACY STEWART 8YO GR/B GELDING 55.0KG LACY STEWART & MARTEN DIJKSTRA Most recently 10th of 12 at Riverton on March 8 over 1400m, in the wet; 30 len behind Bonsai Bob carrying 56.5kg at $16. The race before that 4th of 12 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Claudius Maximuss with 56.5kg at $16.50. Unreliable and needs to lift. |
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