RICCARTON PARK 26 Aug 2026
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FRANKIE VALLI & 4 SEASONS-CHCH 19 SEPTEMBER RATING 60 1400m Track: SYNTHETIC True |
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Only a small field but Right Of Appeal, Warrior Of War and The Fed Express will ensure a genuine tempo. CAPE HORN (1) was much better when finishing second in a similar field to this here 3 weeks ago. He only has to run up to that effort again, to be the one to beat in this. THE FED EXPRESS (3) has been disappointing overall since winning on debut, and his resuming effort here 3 weeks ago was another modest effort. He drops into BM60 grade for the first time, and a form reversal is on the cards. JACK ATTACK (2) should be suited by the step up to 1400m, and he will definitely be suite to BM60 grade. Stick with him on an each-way basis. RIGHT OF APPEAL (4) makes his South Island debut for a new trainer, and he has found a very winnable race here. It is hard to get a line on him without any public trials, but he has talent, and the market will be out best guide. WARRIOR OF WAR (5) and MIRAQUA (6) can also lob into the top 4 without surprise. SUGGESTED PLAY: Jack Attack each way.
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| 1 | 85082 |
CAPE HORN
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG PITMAN RACING (AUS) SYNDICATE Last start 2nd of 14 at this track on August 5 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Elegant Explosive carrying 59kg at $10.10. Before that 8th of 13 at this track on July 8 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Holdem carrying 58kg at $47.20. Rates highly and expected to be in the finish. |
5 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 2 | 32488 |
JACK ATTACK
ROBBIE HOLMES 9YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG MARILYN FORD, BRENDAN FORD, GERRY FORD & SCOTT FORD, ALLEN CHINN & RITA TURNER Most recently ran last of 8 at this track on August 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind Phazed carrying 57.5kg at $27.60. Before that 8th of 10 at this track on August 5 over 1200m, 5 len behind Captain Roy carrying 56kg at $7.30. Don't dismiss in a modest field. |
1 ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE |
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| 3 | 079x7 |
THE FED EXPRESS
ANDREW CARSTON 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG MRS J M BANKS, A J CARSTON, MRS C G CLOTHIER, M I & W K CULLEN, K M & MRS V D DOWLING, G D GILLANDERS, C E & M HUGHES, R MCCLEAN, J E MCDOUGALL, B J & M SHEPPARD, C C & MRS J M TAURI, A & B TREVATHAN & T WILLIAMSON Second-up. First-up after five months 7th of 10 at this track on August 5 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Captain Roy carrying 57kg at $45. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Ashburton on February 20 over 1200m, slow going 13 len behind Champagne Diblu carrying 57kg at $32.20. Expected to do much better. |
6 K MUDHOO |
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| 4 | 1006x |
RIGHT OF APPEAL
BRIDGET WOODSFORD 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG SANJAY BALLOO, VIKASH POTHANNA, NOOGESHWAR AKALOOA, BRIDGET WOODSFORD, PRAVIN GODRANAH, SAN NAIDU, YUGESH SUMROO & LOKESH SEETHARAMAIAH Resuming after a six months break. Not seen since he finished last in a small field at Hawera February 27 over 1200m, 10 len behind Katamuku carrying 58kg at $29.30. On debut sixth of 12 at Taupo October 10 over 1000m, soft track; 4 len behind Hot Card carrying 58.5kg at $63. Solid top-three chance. |
2 BRANDON MAY |
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| 5 | 3740x |
WARRIOR OF WAR
DANNY CROZIER 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG DANNY CROZIER, SCOTT LAMING & RACHEL DEEGAN Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 13 at Riccarton Park May 2 over 2000m, soft track; 11 len behind Kiwi Magic with 54kg at $21.90. On debut seventh of 10 at this track July 24 2025 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Jetstream with 56.5kg at $59.80. Has some top 4 claims. |
4 BRIDGET GRYLLS |
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| 6 | 65070 |
MIRAQUA
DANNY FRYE 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG D B FRYE Dual acceptor. At the latest run 12th of 14 at this track on August 5 over 1400m, 7 len behind Elegant Explosive with 58kg at $22.20. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at this track on July 23 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Persona carrying 56.5kg at $15.50. Is worth including in all combos. |
3 ALYSSA PARRIS |
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| 7 | 80596 |
ARDEE BOY
AINSLEY MCLEOD 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG AINSLEY MCLEOD & PETER CORBETT Most recently 6th of 12 at Oamaru on August 14 over 1200m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Smiling Eyes with 54.5kg at $13.90. The run before that sat on the pace before fading 9th of 14 at this track on August 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Elegant Explosive with 57kg at $48.60. Not going well enough. Happy to overlook. |
7 Y ATCHAMAH |
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