RICCARTON PARK 30 Apr 2026
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BETAVET RATING 60 1600m Track: SYNTHETIC True |
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They should run this along with Trouvaille and Epilogue taking it up over Freedom Reins. TROUVAILLE (10) showed talent when trained in the North Island, and he was placed twice on the Cambridge poly track, which should transfer to this surface nicely. He has a good draw, and if he doesn't need the run, then he can take this out. HIGH ROLLER (3) has won his only race to date on this surface, and he won't lack any fitness. His last start was fair after missing the kick, and he will have the barrier blanket on this time, which may help him begin on even terms this time. Each way value. PURPLE PROSE (1) will give the top Walker/Bergerson stable a strong hand in this race, and his best form has come on this course. He ran on late over 1400m at Ashburton 4 weeks ago, and will be suited to a return to 1600m. Stick with him. WREN (8) is having no luck with her barrier draws, and she has been settling too far back in her last couple of runs. She is worth another chance. LIPPY (2) drops back from some recent racing over a middle distance, and he is worth including to be safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Trouvaille is good enough to win this.
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PURPLE PROSE
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG TE AKAU CHERRY BLOSSOM SYNDICATE (MGR: K W FENTON-ELLIS) Last start 6th of 14 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Staphanos Queen carrying 58kg at $12.60. Before that 4th of 13 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1600m, slow going 0.4 len behind Marella Miss carrying 59kg at $2.30. Genuine type who is sure to run well. |
4 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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| 2 | 37555 |
LIPPY
NAYTON MITCHELL 6YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG A CARSTON Most recently 5th of 10 at Ashburton on April 16 over 2200m, 2.75 len behind Incredible carrying 57kg at $6.30. The race before that 5th of 11 at Ashburton on April 2 over 2200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Unleash The Beast with 56kg at $9. Good sign last time and shouldn’t be far away. |
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| 3 | 62009 |
HIGH ROLLER
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG TE AKAU FASTPLAY RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Most recently eased back early on 9th of 18 at Riccarton Park on April 11 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Awesome Lineup with 55kg at $13.60. Before that 13th of 15 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1600m, 8 len behind Perlino with 58kg at $5.40. Capable of sharp improvement. |
8 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 4 | x0790 |
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 off a 34 day let-up. Most recently second last of 14 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind Dupont carrying 56.5kg at $45.10. The run before that 9th of 13 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1400m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Canasta with 57kg at $27. Prepared to risk. |
5 K MUDHOO |
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| 5 | 5x007 |
VOID
VIRGINIA MACKLE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG JOHN BARTLETT & STEVE KING At the latest run 7th of 10 at Ashburton on April 16 over 2200m, 4.5 len behind Incredible carrying 56kg at $58.10. The start before that second last of 11 at Ashburton on April 2 over 2200m, slow going 21 len behind Unleash The Beast with 57kg at $46.40. Prepared to leave alone today. |
9 L T HEMI |
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| 6 | 70536 |
EPILOGUE
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS 6YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG DIANE HODGE, MARK HODGE, SARAH HODGE, MARK RITCHIE, ROBERT MCGILLIVRAY, LESLIE SEATON, GLEN WHITE, ANDREW FRYER, JASON WARDLE, MICHAEL PIAGGI At the latest run 6th of 18 at Riccarton Park on April 11 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Awesome Lineup with 55.5kg at $29.60. The race before that 3rd of 14 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Willit with 58kg at $9.30. Can hit the frame with the right run. |
11 M HUDSON |
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| 7 | 90x07 |
SARISSA
NICHOLAS WIGLEY & KAYLA MILNES 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG B & G R WIGLEY Third-up today. First-up ran last of 11 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Royal Sovereigns with 57kg at $15.60. Second run from a spell eased back early on 7th of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1400m, 4 len behind Sacred Dior carrying 55.5kg at $28.50. Prepared to risk. |
1 AKSHAY BALLOO |
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| 8 | 02298 |
WREN
NAYTON MITCHELL 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG D & R HAWTHORNE, D HIROKI, C JOHNSON, MISS N J LLOYD, B & J MCINERNEY, N R MITCHELL, MRS K L PETERS, B A WILKINSON & P WINCHESTER Last start eased back early on 8th of 14 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Willit with 58kg at $7.10. The race before that 9th of 15 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1600m, 5 len behind Perlino carrying 56kg at $24. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance. |
13 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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| 9 | 900x7 |
PIRATES 'N' GOLD
CENTAINE SPITTLES 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG CENTAINE SPITTLES, SHANE LILLEY, EHIPA THOMPSON, STEVE CLARKE, RAY ABERNETHY, STEVE LOVETT & ALLISON TILSON Second-up. First-up after five months 7th of 9 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1600m, 4 len behind Ballistic Miss carrying 54kg at $48.30. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Ashburton on October 19 over 2200m, 8 len behind Avoriaz carrying 59.5kg at $17.10. Faces tough task. |
3 K R HERCOCK |
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| 10 | 30x5x |
TROUVAILLE
ALAN BROWNE 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG KASA BLOODSTOCK LTD, A P CASSIN, C MACLEAN, W VERBERNE, MRS C VERBERNE, D HALLYBURTON, P VERBERNE, G CASSIN, A C BROWNE & P J RODEWALD Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 5th of 13 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Timbuctoo carrying 57.5kg at $10.50. When resuming last campaign 7th of 10 at Te Aroha on June 22 over 1150m, in the wet; 5 len behind Kaimai Queen with 56.5kg at $7.30. Expected to run well. |
2 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 11 | 0x0x9 |
HONOKA
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG N TURNER Second-up today. Last outing second last of 10 at Ashburton on April 16 over 2200m, 9 len behind Incredible carrying 54.5kg at $36.60. At only start last preparation 14th of 17 at Riccarton Park on January 14 over 1600m, slow going 11 len behind Akenehi with 55.5kg at $22.90. Can do much better this time with the run under her belt. |
7 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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| 12 | 2047x |
DA VINCI GIRL
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 8YO BAY MARE 55.0KG M PITMAN, S N SCHOLES, K W WILLIAMS & T C PULLEY Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Kumara January 10 over 1810m, soft track; 7 len behind Texas carrying 54kg at $15.80. Previously first up; fourth in a small field at this track May 15 over 1600m, 6 len behind Tumuch with 54kg at $22.30. Others look to have a bit more upside and looking elsewhere. |
10 A NAJIB |
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| 13 | 90050 |
FREEDOM REINS
ANDREW CARSTON 6YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG A CARSTON, K PETERS & L PORTEOUS Most recently 12th of 14 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Willit with 56kg at $25.90. The run before that 5th of 10 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Game Duke with 54.5kg at $5.20. Going well enough to be competitive in this field. |
6 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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