Riccarton 26 Sep 2026
GOING: S(5)
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WAIMAKARIRI BUSINESSES NORTH CANTERBURY CUP 2000m Track: SOFT 5 Out 7m to 1000m then 10m to Winning Post |
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Riviera Rebel should find the front with Unleash The Beast and Shaking Stevens on his heels. RIVIERA REBEL (1) has been too strong off the front here in his last couple of starts over 1800m, and he has also won 3 of his 5 starts here over this trip. He cops more weight, but is a big fellow, so he can cope, and the hat-trick beckons. COURT OF APPEAL (6) has only battled in 2 runs back from a spell, which we put down to the unsuitable heavy tracks. He is peaking at the right time, and only needs a slightly improved surface to be a big each-way threat in this. SHAKING STEVENS (5) was disappointing as well in the same race as the second pick, when finishing out of the money after racing handy throughout. He is worth another chance. Each way. UNLEASH THE BEAST (9) was back to his best in BM75 grade when making his usual mid-race move and then powering away to score by nearly a length. This is harder, but he drops 5.5kg, and should be respected again. CANHEROC (8) is getting ready for another crack at the NZ Cup, but he can still run into the top 4 here. Watch for him late. SUGGESTED PLAY: Shaking Stevens each way.
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| 1 | 14811 |
RIVIERA REBEL
GRAHAM EADE & BROOKE KINCAID 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 62.0KG P D JEFFREYS, G K EADE, P A EADE Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 1.2 len at this track on September 12 over 1800m in the wet defeating Prince Alby with 58.5kg at $4.50. The race before that won by 2 len at this track on August 8 over 1800m in the wet defeating Quintabelle carrying 55.5kg at $2.70. Will prove very tough to beat. |
2 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 2 | 210x0 |
NOBLE KNIGHT
SANDY CUNNINGHAM 9YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG S A & MRS S J CUNNINGHAM, MISS G J MCCLINTOCK, MS H & T P PARISH Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 10 at this track on August 29 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Shawshank carrying 60.5kg at $55.30. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at this track on September 27 over 2000m, 7 len behind Riviera Rebel carrying 58kg at $14.70. Fitter but others are better placed. |
1 Y ATCHAMAH |
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| 3 | 30x53 |
IN VEGAS
CENTAINE SPITTLES 8YO BAY MARE 57.0KG CENTAINE SPITTLES, STEVE CLARKE, RAY ABERNETHY, ALLISON TILSON & STEVE LOVETT Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming from last on the turn 5th of 10 at this track on August 29 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Shawshank carrying 57.5kg at $26.20. Second-up 3rd of 11 at this track on September 12 over 1800m, on heavy track; 1.3 len behind Riviera Rebel with 57.5kg at $21.30. Not far from the winner last time and cannot be underestimated. |
6 AKSHAY BALLOO |
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| 4 | 68459 |
LOMBARDI
BRUCE SMITH 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG MRS A M & A R HUTCHINSON, MRS S M PRUE, S ROSE & B S SMITH Most recently 9th of 11 at this track on September 12 over 1800m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Riviera Rebel carrying 56.5kg at $14.60. The race before that 5th of 9 at this track on August 8 over 1800m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Riviera Rebel carrying 57kg at $8.20. Tested again. |
4 L T HEMI |
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| 5 | 8x520 |
SHAKING STEVENS
STEPHANIE FAULKNER 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG C ABDELAAL, A & F A BATES, A, A, D, D J & J C DALTON, C B & E DOORNENBAL, J & M KEARNS, H & L PATON, J K PLUCK, B & R N PRESTON, N SAUNDERS, E SHEERAN, K & T TEAHEN, A & Q VALLANCE, K & K S WALSH, A M & B J WASHINGTON, C & N WHEELER, A & D WILLIAMS, G & J WOODROOFE At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading ran second last of 11 at this track on September 12 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Riviera Rebel carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Before that 2nd of 10 at this track on August 29 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 0.9 len behind Shawshank with 55.5kg at $6.50. Certainly worth another chance. |
3 TOM WIGRAM |
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| 6 | 17x68 |
COURT OF APPEAL
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG FORTUNA COURT OF APPEAL SYNDICATE (MGR: JOHN GALVIN) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 10 at this track on August 29 over 1600m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Shawshank carrying 54kg at $11.40. Last start 8th of 11 at this track on September 12 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Riviera Rebel carrying 53kg at $7.70. Likely improver who can do much better here. |
7 KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR |
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| 7 | 9x830 |
OCEAN LIGHT
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG A & J LAWS Last start ran last of 11 at this track on September 12 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Riviera Rebel with 52.5kg at $22.80. Before that 3rd in a small field at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 20 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Mr Fortrus with 52kg at $18.10. Struggling to find form and has the job ahead. |
8 BRIDGET GRYLLS |
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| 8 | x7305 |
CANHEROC
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 9YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG A D & EST LATE K J SCHUMACHER At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on September 12 over 1800m, in the wet; 2 len behind Riviera Rebel with 54kg at $16.70. Before that 15th of 18 in the G3 Winter Cup at this track on August 1 over 1600m, in the wet; 13 len behind Quintabelle with 53kg at $22.50. Can hit the frame with the right run. |
9 A LAWSON-CARROLL |
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| 9 | 2x581 |
UNLEASH THE BEAST
KENNY MOORE 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG E J BLAKE, MISS E F HENRY, K J MOORE, S L SUTTON & M WALTER Most recently won by 0.9 len at this track on September 12 over 2000m on a heavy track defeating Balance Of Power carrying 59.5kg at $10.50. The race before that 8th of 11 at this track on August 29 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Miss Seth carrying 56kg at $6.80. In the mix again. |
5 M HUDSON |
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