Riccarton   13 Aug 2022
 
GOING: H

Racecourse Htl 147th G.N. Stpl 5600m

Track: HEAVY10   Clouds (Max: 10)   Rail: True | Morning Frost.  

Carnaby looks an unchallenged leader early on at least. This is the weakest ever running of this race so no surprise it contains the shortest priced runner ever in it too. WEST COAST (3) bolted on here the first day. Looks likely to be the shortest priced runner ever in this in this race. He is also the youngest runner here by miles today too. CARNABY (2) has never missed the top three in a Steeplechase. Running for second money here it seems. Leader. TITTLETATTLE (1) won his first race ever last start and it just happened to be the Prestige Wellington Steeplechase (5500m). Top weight here which seems a bit unfair. KEYBOARD WARRIOR (4) won his Maiden Steeplechase last start. Running for third or fourth here at best. SUGGESTED PLAY: West Coast is a win only wager.
1 43351 TITTLETATTLE
DEAN CUNNINGHAM
11YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 68.0KG
Chase A Fox Racing Syndicate, D F Cunningham, Mrs J G, Mrs J M & Ken Duncan
Last outing won by 17 len Trentham STPLE on July 16 over 5500m on heavy track defeating No Tip with 66kg at $21 in a steeplechase. Run before got back early finished fifth of 8 starters at Hastings STPLE on June 6 over 4000m, on heavy track; 16 len behind No Tip carrying 66kg at $13. Won his first race last start and it happened to be the Prestige Wellington Steeplechase. Unlikely to win this.
2
G J WALSH
DARK BLUE ,ORANGE DIAGONAL STRIPES, ORANGE SLEEVES & CAP
2 03212 CARNABY
KEVIN MYERS
11YO  BAY  GELDING 67.0KG
G C Arnott, M A Collinson, A R Fenwick Onzm, Mrs S J Fenwick, G E Horton, P W Johnstone, A A Lyndon, K T Myers & P B Unverricht
Last start finished second in a small field at this track STPLE on August 6 over 4250m, in the wet; 7 len behind West Coast with 69kg at $2.90. Race before won by 6 len Te Rapa STPLE on July 30 over 3900m on heavy track defeating Suffice To Say carrying 66kg at $3.30 in a steeplechase. Has never missed the top three in a Steeplechase. Running for second.
5
D PARKER
Emerald Green, Purple Band, Light Blue Sleeves & Emerald Green Cap
3 82131 WEST COAST
M OULAGHAN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 65.0KG
Mrs G T & H A E Williamson, Mrs J M & R M Williamson
Last start favourite; tracked on the speed and boxed on to post a big 7 len win. This track STPLE on August 6 over 4250m on heavy going defeating Carnaby carrying 65kg at $2.10 in a steeplechase. The start before that; finished third of 7 runners at Hastings STPLE on July 2 over 4800m, in the wet; 12 len behind Argyll with 66kg at $4. Looks likely to be the shortest priced runner in this race ever. Youngest runner here by miles today too.
3
SHAUN FANNIN
Light Blue, White Fernleaf, Light Blue Cap
4 50431 KEYBOARD WARRIOR
J T CHAMBERS
11YO  BAY  GELDING 65.0KG
Trevor Chambers, Carolyn Burr & Brent Gardiner
Last to post a big 4 len win. Te Rapa MSTPLE on July 30 over 3900m on heavy track defeating Locally Sauced with 66kg at $5.50 in a steeplechase. Before that finished third in a small field at Trentham MSTPLE on July 16 over 4000m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Donardo carrying 69kg at $13. Won his Maiden Steeplechase last start. This looks too tough. Place or fourth money at best.
4
PORTIA J MATTHEWS
Gold, White Band, Pink Armbands & Cap
5 44675 TELL ME MORE
DEAN CUNNINGHAM
13YO  BAY  GELDING 65.0KG
Chase A Fox Racing Syndicate, D F Cunningham, Mrs J G, Mrs J M & Ken Duncan
Last start broke poorly (3l); finished fifth in a small field at Te Rapa STPLE on July 30 over 3900m, on heavy track; 46 len behind Carnaby with 66kg at $21. Race before came from midfield; finished seventh of 10 runners (slowly away; shifted in near 1600m; rider told to use more care) at Trentham MHDLE on July 16 over 2500m, on rain affected going; 62 len behind Hurry Cane carrying 69kg at $21. Not liked at all. Should run fifth of five here.
1
S KARNICNIK
Dark Blue & Orange Diagonal Stripes, Orange Sleeves & Cap