Riccarton 02 Aug 2025
GOING: H(10)
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ZILCO RATING 65 1200m Track: HEAVY 10 True |
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Manali, Tonia's Dragon and Quartz Queen can set a genuine tempo. CYPRESS (1) is a very progressive gelding who has been freshened up since finishing runner-up at Whanganui 7 weeks ago. He did what he had to when winning a recent trial at Foxton. A wide draw could be an advantage, and he is the one to beat. INTERCEPT (5) had been racing well earlier in the year and will be stronger now. She revels in bad ground, and in a very even contest, she can figure in the finish. Watch for any market moves. RUSSIAN ROSETTE (6) had a fairly tough trip at Oamaru nearly 2 weeks ago and fought on gamely for fifth. She has yet to fire on this course, but can improve that stat here. TONIA'S DRAGON (7) has returned South after a couple of reasonable efforts in the North Island. She is down in class from her last start at Ruakaka, and cannot be risked in this. Each way value. LATENIGHT GALAXY (3) won his maiden by a nose at Ashburton a month ago. He has the scope to be among the top 4 here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Cypress looks to be the one to beat, and Tonia's Dragon to make up the quinella.
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| 1 | 10x02 |
CYPRESS
KEVIN MYERS 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG K T MYERS Third-up today. Not raced for 49 days. First-up 11th of 13 at Wanganui on May 31 over 1200m, in the wet; 8 len behind Magawa with 56.5kg at $15.30. Second run from a spell set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Wanganui on June 14 over 1340m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Ma Te Wa with 55kg at $15.80. Rates highly. Top chance. |
14 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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| 2 | 40x30 |
AVITUS
STEVEN WOODSFORD 7YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG MURRAY CUTTANCE, A L PASCOE & S J WOODSFORD Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 11 at this track on June 21 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Ka Ying Lucky with 57.5kg at $13.40. Second-up second last of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1200m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Magnastar carrying 57.5kg at $17.20. Strong contender on best form. |
12 K R HERCOCK |
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| 3 | 3x451 |
LATENIGHT GALAXY
NAYTON MITCHELL 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG A DEANS, A MORRIS, N MITCHELL, D MCHUGH, J & P BUNN, H CURTIN & D MAXWELL Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently won by a nose at Ashburton July 3 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Speed Dial with 58.5kg at $7.40. The start before that 5th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 26 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Phazed with 58.5kg at $4.30. Sure to go close. |
9 BRIDGET GRYLLS |
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| 4 | 3170x |
MANALI
KRYSTAL-MARIE WILLIAMS 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG KRYSTAL WILLAIMS, CORBIN MCMILLAN, JACK BEST & BEN KWOK Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign 12th of 18 at this track April 12 over 1600m, 6 len behind Bella Luce carrying 58.5kg at $27.70. On debut fifth of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse December 28 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind An Morrighan with 57kg at $30.50. Improver with plenty of appeal. |
1 KELLY MYERS |
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| 5 | 9224x |
INTERCEPT
GRAHAM EADE & BROOKE KINCAID 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG K B & G A HUGHES, MICHAEL W EADE, CASSIE EADE, GIRLS GET PAID SYNDICATE, ALL FOR LUCK SYNDICATE Resumes. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Riverton May 9 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Where's Wally carrying 54kg at $3.30. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at Gore October 23 over 1200m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Neptune with 54kg at $16.30. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work. |
6 RUVANESH MUNIANDY |
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| 6 | 59325 |
RUSSIAN ROSETTE
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG P CONNOLLY, A DENNIS, D MCNICHOLL, G PROCTOR, A WALTERS, P WILSON, M & J WOODS & PITMAN RACING $2 A DAY SYNDICATE Most recently 5th of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Magnastar carrying 54kg at $19.60. The run before that 2nd of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 9 over 1200m, nose behind Elusive Impact carrying 54kg at $5.30. Terrific chance to return to form. |
13 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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| 7 | 63x37 |
TONIA'S DRAGON
PAM GERARD 5YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG PEGASUS BLOODSTOCK LP Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Te Aroha on June 22 over 1150m, in the wet; 2 len behind Kaimai Queen carrying 57kg at $4.20. Last start 7th of 9 at Ruakaka on July 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Reptak carrying 54kg at $9.40. Has ability and is among the better hopes. |
8 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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| 8 | 00x60 |
FAKEITTILLUMAKEIT
JESS LAND 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG MRS D T BROOKS, V BURT, P A & MRS S P FAULKNER, JESS LAND EQUESTRIAN LTD, K LEMM, K LIVINGSTONE, K MCMILLAN, B D, D & M MENZIES, T O'GRADY, D & P WYATT Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 13 at Oamaru on June 15 over 1200m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Magnastar with 57.5kg at $12.50. Second-up 11th of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Candle with 54.5kg at $125.80. Needs to improve sharply. |
4 ROHAN MUDHOO |
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| 9 | 70106 |
INTERLAGOS
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 4YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG MRS L VIBERT & M R PITMAN Last start ran last in a small field at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 9 over 1400m, 19 len behind Queen Of Naples carrying 57kg at $27.70. The race before that 10th of 14 at this track on June 21 over 1400m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Highland Fling carrying 59kg at $20.70. Well placed so worth another chance. |
3 A NAJIB |
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| 10 | 25443 |
EXPLOSIVE LASS
STEVEN WOODSFORD 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG THIRSTY MOB SYNDICATE, TRIPLE STAR SYNDICATE, F MCCARTHY, K PECK, P HOWLETT & A PASCOE Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Magnastar with 56.5kg at $14.80. The start before that came from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track on June 21 over 1400m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Highland Fling carrying 54kg at $6.30. Can hit the frame with the right run. |
10 KAVISH CHOWDHOORY |
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| 11 | 78367 |
HUZZAH
AINSLEY MCLEOD 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG BRYAN GRAFAS, STEVE GODDARD, GUY MCDONALD, GRANT O'CONNOR, JOHN MCLEOD, CHASE A FOX SYNDICATE, PETER CORBETT & AINSLEY MCLEOD Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently got back early 7th of 11 at this track on June 21 over 1000m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Ka Ying Lucky carrying 57kg at $19.30. The start before that 6th of 13 at Ellerslie on May 7 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Stage Three carrying 58kg at $12.40. Don't dismiss. |
5 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 12 | 09437 |
NIGHT RAIDER
KELLY SHEARING 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG E & L SHEARING, C ELDER, P WATSON, J HAYSTON, G ELDER, K ELDER, T KINGIPOTIKI, S HELLYER, J MCFLINN, A MCFLINN, ETERNAL OPTIMISTS SYNDICATE & K SHEARING Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 12 at Ashburton on July 3 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Express Coup with 54kg at $27.70. The race before that 3rd of 13 at Oamaru on June 15 over 1200m, in the wet; 5 len behind Magnastar carrying 56.5kg at $5.20. Not keen on his chances. |
2 MS K WILLIAMS |
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| 13 | 989x0 |
DISTRICT NINE
LEN & LACY STEWART 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG L STEWART Second run back. Comes off a 48-day let-up. First-up after two months 11th of 13 at Oamaru on June 15 over 1200m, on heavy track; 17 len behind Magnastar carrying 55kg at $22.60. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Wingatui on November 5 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Loose Sally carrying 56.5kg at $11. Outclassed. |
15 SUTVHIRE TOOLOOA |
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| 14 | 0x084 |
QUARTZ QUEEN
KELLY SHEARING 7YO BAY MARE 54.0KG T C JOHNSTON & K M SHEARING Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 11 at Ashburton on July 3 over 1200m, in the wet; 5 len behind Lady Bankside with 54.5kg at $30.40. The run before that second last of 9 at Phar Lap Racecourse on June 10 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind He's Tunza Grunt carrying 54kg at $34. Happy to overlook. |
7 BRETT MURRAY |
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| 15 | 50504 |
ABIT SASSY
LEN & LACY STEWART 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG R DE JOUX & MISS L M E STEWART Most recently 4th of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 24 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Second Chance with 55kg at $12.90. Before that 10th of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1400m, in the wet; 9 len behind Where's Wally with 54kg at $46.20. Prepared to risk. |
11 TANYA JONKER |
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