Riccarton 21 Mar 2026
GOING: G(3)
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GO RACING & COCHRANES FARM MACHINERY RATING 75 1200m Track: GOOD 3 Out 8m to the 1000m then Out 10m to the WP |
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Certain to be a strong tempo with Graeme John, Claudius Maximuss and Spartan leading the charge. FIRST DANCE (13) has been racing well enough in the North Island without winning this season, and has since relocated to join the Terri Rae stable, who usually get immediate results with similar types. She will find this company suitable, and with some luck from a wide gate, she can win a race like this, especially if the money comes for her. AMERICAN LIAISON (8) makes his NZ debut off a long break. He normally takes a run, but does look to be very well placed at this level. Check and follow any market moves. IRON HAWK (12) fought hard for second when making his local debut after shifting from Sydney earlier in the year. He cops a tough gate, but can go one better. TRADER (3) is in terrific form, and he has to be respected. SUGGESTED PLAY: First Dance can win, but keep a close eye on American Liaison in the yard.
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GRAEME JOHN
DAVID WALSH 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG ALAN & ROWLAND BARTLETT & IAN HOLLOWAY Second run back. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after two months won by 0.6 len at this track January 24 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Quintabelle with 58.5kg at $10. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 6 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Givealittle with 57.5kg at $3.20. Back in good order and can play a role in the finish. |
5 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 2 | 72204 |
SPARTAN
RUSSELL MCKAY & ASHLEY HARRINGTON 6YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG MRS L ASHWORTH, J GLENN, G GORDON, MRS A V & J D HARRINGTON, MISS K J MANSON, MRS R & R I MCKAY & K NEWBY Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on March 4 over 1200m, in the wet; 3 len behind Vivacious with 59kg at $13.20. The race before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at Ashburton on February 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Pizarro carrying 59kg at $19.80. Tested again. |
14 KENDRA BAKKER |
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| 3 | x1121 |
TRADER
BRIAN & SHANE ANDERTON 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG R F KEAN, MRS A C KEAN, I J NICHOL, MRS S R NICHOL Racing well recently. Last start won by 0.6 len at Wingatui February 28 over 1400m in soft going defeating Cherryville carrying 58kg at $3.50. The race before that 2nd of 12 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1200m, slow going 0.6 len behind The Princie One carrying 57kg at $2.30. Racing well and can go on with it. |
7 C A CAMPBELL |
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| 4 | x4111 |
PIZARRO
BRIDGET WOODSFORD 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG N AKALOOA, N ANDERSON BROOKS, S BALLOO, B JOYGOPAUL, S IYASAWMY, V POTHANNA & B WOODSFORD On a three run winning streak. Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run won by 0.6 len at Ashburton February 20 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Second Chance with 57kg at $9.70. The run before that won by a long-neck at this track January 14 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Dragon Biscuit carrying 60kg at $3.10. Should to measure up again. |
6 AKSHAY BALLOO |
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| 5 | 23478 |
PETE'S PRIDE
LEE CALLAWAY 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG BAAA BAR SYNDICATE, W BUCKWELL, A COUGHLAN, C V MCLACHLAN, C RITCHIE & P J STECHMAN Most recently got back early 8th of 11 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Trader with 59.5kg at $9.70. Before that 7th of 13 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Afire carrying 60kg at $7.10. Can hit the frame with the right run. |
9 D R BOTHAMLEY |
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SPECIALTY
BRUCE TAPPER 6YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG CLEARVIEW PARK LTD Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign third of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse October 9 over 1200m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Graeme John carrying 56.5kg at $6.80. Previously first up; third of 10 at this track September 13 over 1200m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Candycane carrying 52kg at $40.70. Doesn't appeal. |
8 BRANDON MAY |
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| 7 | 73600 |
ZOULANDER
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 8YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P C CONNOLLY, G N EARNSHAW, P G JONES, J LAND, C A LEISHMAN, MS C V LINDSAY, B M & J D MCFARLANE, M R PITMAN, T C PROCTOR, A T REID, ROBERT THOMSON (2004) LTD, G A ROGERSON MNZM & SCHOLES FAMILY TRUST Most recently ran last of 11 at Ashburton on March 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Master Brutus with 54kg at $40.30. The run before that ran last of 10 at Ashburton on February 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Contemplation Bay carrying 52kg at $24.60. Making up the numbers. |
1 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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AMERICAN LIAISON
JOSEPH WALDRON 6YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG SPRINGVALE STABLES LTD Is first-up after a break of 13 months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Caulfield Bm84 February 22 2025 over 1100m, 5 len behind Winnasedge with 54kg at $26. First up last campaign third of 7 at Mornington Bm64 January 8 2025 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Harry's Yacht carrying 59.5kg at $51. Big chance if he can find the form from last prep. |
4 O P BOSSON |
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| 9 | 51353 |
MOTIONTIME
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG R D SUTHERLAND Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on March 4 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Vivacious carrying 57kg at $18.30. The start before that 5th of 12 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind The Princie One carrying 57.5kg at $18.40. Might find this a bit too tough. |
3 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 10 | 1126x |
SHAWSHANK
SAMANTHA WYNNE 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG J BELL, S WYNNE, W MORRISEY, H STEVENSON, B MCQUADE, P WOUTERS, K WHITE Is first-up after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway September 13 over 1600m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Steal My Thunder with 55.5kg at $9.50. When resuming last campaign sixth of 14 at Wanganui June 14 over 1340m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Knock Off with 58.5kg at $16.40. Looks all set for a bright return. |
10 K R HERCOCK |
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HIVARI
MEG CUNNEEN 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG G D & R M WOOLFORD Form hard to fault. Comes off a 49 day let-up. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a 0.2 len at Trentham January 31 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Chester Boy with 60kg at $3.90. The race before that 2nd of 15 at this track on January 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; nose behind Miss Emerald carrying 59.5kg at $11.10. Back in winning form and is worth following up. |
2 BRETT MURRAY |
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IRON HAWK
LANCE ROBINSON 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG BARRY PURDON & KATRINA PURDON Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 10 at this track on March 4 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Vivacious carrying 57kg at $2. Previously second-up second last of 14 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on December 13 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Oui Oui Oui carrying 58.5kg at $10. Rates highly and should feature. |
13 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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FIRST DANCE
TERRI RAE 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG CAMBRIDGE STUD LIMITED Comes here off a 44-day let-up. Last start 4th of 14 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Dramatic Miss with 57kg at $4.50. The race before that 5th of 15 at Ellerslie on December 26 over 1500m, slow going 3.5 len behind Rise Companions with 56.5kg at $6.50. One of the main hopes. |
11 M CAMERON |
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| 14 | 44911 |
CLAUDIUS MAXIMUSS
LEE CALLAWAY 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG MRS L M & S D BLAIR-EDIE Most recently won by a 0.2 len at Wingatui February 28 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Linara with 59kg at $17.10. The run before that won by 1.5 len at Ascot Park February 14 over 1400m in soft going defeating Elegant Explosive carrying 57.5kg at $8.30. Fully tested from this draw. |
12 K MUDHOO |
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HOORAY FOR HARRY
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG TE AKAU HERE COMES HARRY RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 10 at this track on March 4 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Vivacious carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up won by a nose at this track September 13 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Eastandwest carrying 60kg at $3.90. Rates highly and expected to finish much closer. |
1 O P BOSSON |
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MI BELLA
ANNA FURLONG 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG SR PREMIER MI BELLA SYNDICATE (MGR: BRENT COOPER) At the latest run favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 4.5 len at this track March 4 over 1000m on a heavy track defeating Arctic Jewel carrying 57.5kg at $2.20. The run before that 7th of 12 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Hakadecree with 58kg at $5.90. Can play a big role again. |
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VIVACIOUS
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG FORTUNA VIVACIOUS SYNDICATE (MGR: JOHN GALVIN) Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after four months came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.75 len at this track March 4 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Iron Hawk with 57kg at $8.20. Previously second-up eased back early on 10th of 13 at this track on November 8 over 1400m, 5 len behind Toa Haka carrying 58kg at $8.90. Has won second up in the past and is capable of building on that record. |
14 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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HEY NOW
SHARON ROBERTSON AND ALAN REEVES 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG D J BROOK Dual acceptor. Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on March 4 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Vivacious carrying 56kg at $14.20. The race before that won by 1.4 len at this track February 4 over 1200m in soft going defeating Wanderin Spelle with 58.5kg at $19.20. Looking to others. |
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