RICCARTON PARK 05 Dec 2025
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PENINSULAR BEACHFRONT RESORT MOOLOOLABA RATING 60 1400m Track: AW True |
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Solid tempo anticipated with Living In Hope heading them off. CORPS D'ELITE (8) has been steadily improving with racing, and was less than 2 lengths from the winner when running fifth over a mile at Timaru 16 days ago. Her only win came on this surface, and with Bruno Queiroz back in the saddle, she is the one to beat. EIGHT LUCKY PRAWNS (1) has not had much luck all season and was a game fifth at Ashburton 5 weeks ago. He has trialled up nicely since then at Ashburton and can get the job done here. LADY GEORGIANA (13) was a beaten favourite on the turf here just over 3 weeks ago, and was left with some cuts to her leg that day, which could have been bothering her. She is peaking third up and is worth another chance. Follow your money. LIVING IN HOPE (7) raced too keenly once finding the front fresh up at Ascot Park 12 days ago, and understandably faded out. He cops another wide gate, but could still add value to any top 4 combos. SUGGESTED PLAY: Eight Lucky Prawns at each-way value.
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EIGHT LUCKY PRAWNS
KEVIN MCAULEY 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG K MCAULEY Dual acceptor. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 14 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Epilogue with 56kg at $6.10. The start before that 4th of 12 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Morus with 58kg at $4.30. Rates highly on his best performances and can figure prominently. |
3 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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HANGINBYATHREAD
NAYTON MITCHELL 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG N MITCHELL & D HIROKI Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 16 at Riccarton Park March 22 over 1600m, soft track; 13 len behind Mr Bully Tee with 58.5kg at $43.40. First up last campaign third of 11 at Phar Lap Racecourse December 28 over 1200m, 2 len behind Bona Fide with 58.5kg at $21.50. Will take great benefit from this run. |
8 AYUSH MUDHOO |
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HEY NOW
SHARON ROBERTSON AND ALAN REEVES 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG D J BROOK Last start 8th of 12 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Akenehi with 59kg at $16.10. The race before that 15th of 18 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1600m, 8 len behind Pequot with 57.5kg at $39.80. Rates highly on best efforts and is worth including. |
12 T R MOSELEY |
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MIRAQUA
DANNY FRYE 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG D B FRYE Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 13 at Riccarton Park on October 25 over 1200m, 3 len behind Maybe Diva with 58.5kg at $34.70. Second-up 7th of 12 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Akenehi carrying 58.5kg at $31.60. Rates highly and can make amends. |
9 AMBER RIDDELL |
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SIR SIGARO
SAMANTHA WYNNE 4YO GREY GELDING 60.0KG A B HARPER, MRS K R HARPER, MRS J F KILKELLY, T KILKELLY Resuming today after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at Phar Lap Racecourse September 24 over 1600m, soft track; 9 len behind Shaking Stevens carrying 57.5kg at $20.10. Previously first up; sixth of 11 at this track June 26 over 1200m, 5 len behind Phazed with 58.5kg at $23.70. Has claims if presented on song. |
1 A NAJIB |
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ROCA MILE
RICHARD DIDHAM 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG K DOWNING & M R HOLLAMBY Gelding back from a spell of seven months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at this track May 1 over 1600m, 7 len behind Miraqua carrying 58kg at $11.10. Previously first up; eighth of 12 at Riccarton Park February 5 over 1200m, 5 len behind Lilly with 55kg at $25. Sure to be ready to run well. |
10 L T HEMI |
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LIVING IN HOPE
STEPHANIE FAULKNER 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG ASCOT BY THE DYKE SYNDICATE, DIANA FERGUSON, PETER FAULKNER, KEVIN WALSH, TONY JACKSON, CHRIS JOHNSON, GEOFF CULLEN, TONY COOMBE & RALPH MANNING Second-up. First-up after six months led to the turn then faded ran last of 10 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 29 len behind Sabrina Hall carrying 57kg at $21. Previously second-up 11th of 15 at Riccarton Park on February 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Flat Stanley carrying 58.5kg at $20.10. Has drawn wide but is sure to prove hard to beat. |
11 K R HERCOCK |
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CORPS D'ELITE
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG TE AKAU ELITE RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Most recently 5th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind My Boy Zac with 55.5kg at $4.20. The run before that 7th of 11 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Second Chance with 57.5kg at $6.80. Sure to measure up again. |
5 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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FLAMBOYANCE
TRENT YESBERG 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG H BEST, S MORSE & T YESBERG Resumes. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Taupo August 17 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 31 len behind Te Atatu Dream with 54.5kg at $6.10. First up last campaign eighth of 15 at Te Rapa June 14 over 1300m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Lotus with 58kg at $40. Expecting a strong run fresh. |
14 AKSHAY BALLOO |
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THE MATADOR
LYN PRENDERGAST 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG D KINGSLAND, G DAWSON, D CALVERLEY, A CARRINGTON, P CRAWFORD, S FASTIER, K HARTLEY, S HINDSON, F & S HORGAN, J JEFFERSON, J MURFITT, J PERKINS, K PRENDERGAST, C THORNE, H TWEEDDALE & B WILKINS First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at Riccarton Park August 2 over 1400m, on heavy track; 17 len behind Alminette carrying 54kg at $33.10. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len this track December 6 over 1600m defeating Grasshopper carrying 58.5kg at $9.40. Might be better off following this run. |
6 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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MISS EMERALD
LANCE ROBINSON 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG STEVE & JUDE TUUTA, DI DAKIN & JAY RITCHIE, SHOTGUN NO.4 SYNDICATE, POUR DECISIONS SYNDICATE, LANCE & CHRISTINE ROBINSON Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1400m, on a wet track; long-neck behind Akenehi carrying 53kg at $13.20. The race before that 7th of 13 at Riccarton Park on October 25 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Maybe Diva carrying 53kg at $42.90. Rates highly and is among the chances. |
4 LIAM KAURI |
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KOPARE
NAYTON MITCHELL 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG KAHUKURI BLOODSTOCK LTD Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic July 10 over 2000m, 8 len behind La Querida with 57kg at $13.30. Previously first up; second last of 16 at Ellerslie May 17 over 1600m, soft track; 6 len behind Lerado with 56.5kg at $26.60. Expecting a positive return. |
7 BRANDON MAY |
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LADY GEORGIANA
DAVID WALSH 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG 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) Third-up today. First-up 5th of 13 at Riccarton Park on October 25 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Maybe Diva with 53kg at $7.90. Second run from a spell second last of 12 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Charm Manhattan carrying 55kg at $3.50. Well placed and deserves another chance. |
2 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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RUBY SUNRISE
PAM ROBSON 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG 12 MONKEYS SYNDICATE, G A FITNESS, HEDWOOD THOROUGHBREDS LTD & MISS W M WAKEFIELD Resuming after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse September 7 over 1600m, 9 len behind Zadane with 54kg at $20.40. Previously first up; second last of 10 at Ashburton April 16 over 1400m, soft track; 10 len behind War Court carrying 55.5kg at $23.20. Will be better for this hitout. |
13 CHOON K KWO |
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RUBICON REIGNS
JAMIE BULLARD 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG JOHN & JULIET ANGLAND At the latest run 10th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1600m, 5 len behind My Boy Zac carrying 54kg at $6.90. Before that struggled in the run home; 10th of 14 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Epilogue carrying 56kg at $7.60. Capable on his day and should go well in this company. |
7 COURTNEY BARNES |
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PING
LISA YOUNG 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG PING SYNDICATE Resuming after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign second last of 13 at Riccarton Park September 13 over 2000m, soft track; 16 len behind Devil In Disguise with 54kg at $27.20. First up last campaign fifth of 12 at this track July 24 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Tap 'N' Go with 54kg at $45.80. Cannot enthuse until she shows something positive. |
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MISS INTERPRET
ALAN BROWNE 8YO BAY MARE 55.0KG DARREN MAHER & AINSLEY MCLEOD Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Kumara January 11 over 1810m, soft track; 7 len behind Sparta with 51kg at $13.80. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at this track August 29 2024 over 1600m, 6 len behind Correction carrying 56.5kg at $16.80. Prefer to see her back in form. |
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PORTHOUSE LADY
KRYSTAL-MARIE WILLIAMS 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG K WILLIAMS, S CUNNINGHAM, J LAKING, D MCHUGH, S MILLIGAN, H STEVENSON Most recently 9th of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 7 len behind Quick Tap with 55.5kg at $13.30. Before that 5th of 12 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Akenehi with 56kg at $14.70. Looking to others. |
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HERE I AM
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG MRS D PITMAN, J & MRS S TORRIE Dual acceptor. Most recently 11th of 13 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1200m, 7 len behind Platinum Pantheon carrying 54.5kg at $41.30. The run before that 11th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Thedreamsnotover carrying 55kg at $24.50. Not keen on his chances. |
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