Riverton 04 Apr 2026
GOING: S(6)
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LIQUORLAND GORE GUINEAS 1200m Track: SOFT 6 True |
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Queen Of Sheba and Miss Starlight possess good early speed. COOL AZA RENE (3) has been racing well all season in some strong fields, and she was brave once again when finishing runner-up by just over a length at Riccarton a fortnight ago. She cops a wide gate, but handles any track conditions, and she may just be too good for a very strong field here. ARCTIC JEWEL (10) caught the eye with a late finishing burst to nab second at Riccarton at her South Island debut, and she has had a trial since then. She also draws badly, but she has plenty of upside, and she is still an each-way chance in this. MAROKOPA FALLS (6) is a very quick filly who can make full use of her handy inside draw here. She was only half a length off the winner when finishing third last time out, and she would not be a shock winner. MISS STARLIGHT (5) did well and only peaked late after a tough trip from a wide gate in the Dunedin Guineas 5 weeks ago. Don't risk her in this. QUEEN OF SHEBA (9) bolted in fresh up when winning her maiden, and she has top 4 claims again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Marokopa Falls each way value in a very strong field.
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CHAMPAGNE DIBLU
ANNA FURLONG 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG P J BLACKTOPP, J A COLLINGS, A M CORBOY, C CRAIG, A, A, D J & J C DALTON, A & M DONEHUE, A E, A M & G L DUNCAN, R W FERRIMAN, D GRANT, D HUGHES, K J HUNTER, N JOHNS, S J KENNEDY, N S KINGSTON, J R LAST-HARRIS, C A LEISHMAN, C J & C R LINDEN, MRS L A & MISS L M MARSHALL, G E & MRS J MORRIS, B & R N PRESTON, J RABBETTE, RED AND BLUE SYNDICATE (MGR: PETER WINCHESTER), P ROBERTS & MRS H M SUTHERLAND Second run back. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after three months won by 1.75 len at Ashburton February 20 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Steezy with 57kg at $25.10. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Ashburton October 19 over 1300m defeating Knockingatthedoor carrying 56kg at $5.30. Key runner who is a great chance to measure up again. |
9 BILLY JACOBSON |
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| 2 | 0215 |
RED STAR SOOT
L DIDHAM 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG R W A WELSH, M W HAASE & S T MOFFETT Most recently 5th of 14 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Jetstream carrying 55.5kg at $16.10. Before that won by 1.2 len at Ashburton February 20 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Big Exit carrying 55kg at $5.10. Hard to fault if at his best. |
7 KAVISH CHOWDHOORY |
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| 3 | 18342 |
COOL AZA RENE
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG TE AKAU ONE COOL BEEL RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Cashla Bay with 56.5kg at $3.90. The race before that 4th of 9 at Ashburton on February 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Champagne Diblu carrying 54.5kg at $3.50. Close to a win. Hard to beat on her best form. |
11 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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| 4 | 16411 |
HELLO HAYLEY
SOPHIE PRICE 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG P FORDE, G TIPPETT, T BURNS, D BURGESS, C SANFORD, W MCCULLOCH, C PRICE, B KINCAID & S MCEWAN Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently came from midfield and won by a 0.4 len at Wingatui LR Dunedin Guineas February 28 over 1600m in soft going defeating Golden Spirit with 55kg at $12.30. The start before that won by 0.7 len at Ascot Park LR Southland Guineas February 14 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Luna Capella carrying 55kg at $22.90. Sure to be thereabouts again. |
10 DONOVAN COOPER |
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| 5 | 67206 |
MISS STARLIGHT
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG J F & K G PARSONS Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 15 at Wingatui in the LR Dunedin Guineas on February 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Hello Hayley with 55kg at $8.80. The race before that 11th of 14 at Ascot Park in the LR Southland Guineas on February 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Hello Hayley carrying 55kg at $2.50. She is right in this. |
6 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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| 6 | 53733 |
MAROKOPA FALLS
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG FORTUNA MAROKOPA FALLS SYNDICATE (MGR: JOHN GALVIN) Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 14 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Jetstream with 55.5kg at $4. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Ashburton on February 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Champagne Diblu with 55kg at $5.90. Key runner who is a great chance to atone. |
3 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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| 7 | 62127 |
STEEZY
ANDREW CARSTON 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG BRENT TAYLOR, CHERRY TAYLOR, ELLA TAYLOR & FAITH TAYLOR Last start 7th of 12 at Ashburton on March 12 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Mis Speaks carrying 57.5kg at $3. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Ashburton on February 20 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Champagne Diblu carrying 55kg at $6.50. Expected to do much better. |
5 MS K WILLIAMS |
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| 8 | 964x1 |
BETTER SHARED
KELVIN TYLER 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG ALLAN TYLER, MARIE TYLER &VLITTLE RIVER THOROUGHBREDS Second run back. First-up after 10 months won by 1.2 len at this track March 8 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Turn The Tide with 55kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1100m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Four The Moment with 52kg at $7.20. In form and worth following up. |
1 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 9 | 223x1 |
QUEEN OF SHEBA
ANNA FURLONG 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG MRS A M & J F BRUFORD, G M & MRS J E DATSON, W J STORM, MRS H M SUTHERLAND, MRS C TENNANT, R M YARDLEY & EST LATE R B TENNANT Second run back. First-up after three months favourite; won by 1.75 len at Ashburton March 12 over 1200m defeating Hard Attack with 56kg at $2. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Blushing with 56kg at $9.60. In form and expected to measure up again. |
2 C A CAMPBELL |
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| 10 | 34512 |
ARCTIC JEWEL
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG W T JORDAN, MAPPERLEY STUD LTD, M P ROBERTSON, SHAW'S BLOODSTOCK LTD & STORM MAP LTD Since last run she has trialed at Riccarton Park over 1000m on 23/3/2026; Last outing 2nd of 12 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1000m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Mi Bella carrying 54kg at $6.50. Before that won by 1.3 len Tauherenikau February 6 over 1000m slow track defeating Thatz Bonnie carrying 54kg at $2.40. Well placed. Likely to feature again. |
12 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 11 | 1860x |
HERE'S LOOSIE
ROBERT DENNIS 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG G & K DAVIDSON, S DOUBLE, W & H HORRELL, A & L JACKSON, K & T RUTHERFORD, H & I WEBB, B & D DAVIS, E & T HAMMOND, R & R SMITH, S KELLY, K MORIARTY Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 at Wingatui in the LR Otago RC Breeders Stakes December 26 over 1400m, soft track; 8 len behind Bobby Mcgee with 56.5kg at $65.20. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4 len win. Gore September 21 over 1335m on heavy track defeating Go Thea carrying 54.5kg at $4.10. Sure to be thereabouts. |
13 ROHAN MUDHOO |
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| 12 | 42915 |
TAFFETA
EBONY TURNER 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG D CAVANAGH, R LINDSAY, G MUNRO, B PHILLIPS, D PINE, J RUTLEDGE, R SMITH & C SUTHERLAND Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 14 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Claudius Maximuss with 56kg at $24.40. The start before that won by a 0.4 len at Ascot Park February 14 over 1200m in soft going defeating Lindy May with 56kg at $5.70. Others seem to have her measure. |
14 K MUDHOO |
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| 13 | 13447 |
BELLE NOIRE
ROBERT DENNIS 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG S P & BECKY BELLEW, D J OLPHERT, K A BRAND & N J SINCLAIR Dual acceptor. Comes off a 56 day let-up. Last start second last of 8 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Miss Jones carrying 54kg at $21.20. The start before that 4th of 7 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Tale Of The Gypsy carrying 53.5kg at $14.20. Worth following up. |
4 KENDRA BAKKER |
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| 14 | 1805 |
WHAT ABOUT PEACE
BILL MCNAMARA 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG BILL MCNAMARA & LENA WELLS Dual acceptor. At the latest run 5th of 14 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Abit Sassy carrying 55.5kg at $24.30. The start before that ran last of 14 at Ascot Park in the LR Southland Guineas on February 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Hello Hayley with 55kg at $80.20. Likely to find this out of reach. |
8 JACK TAPLIN |
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FOUR THE MOMENT
KELVIN TYLER 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG K TYLER, V TYLER, ALLAN TYLER & MARIE TYLER Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Riccarton Park in the G3 War Decree October 25 over 1600m, 19 len behind Origin Of Love carrying 57kg at $33.10. Previously first up; second last of 10 at Ashburton in the G3 Barneswood Farm Stakes October 11 over 1400m, 7 len behind Cool Aza Rene carrying 57kg at $48.10. Will need to do even more. |
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ROC 'N' READY
ROBERT DENNIS 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG R DENNIS, K & J BACKHOUSE, THE GAGGLE SYNDICATE, C, H & N ROBINSON & D CALDWELL, B, J & MRS J SPENCE & B DU MEZ, A CLEARWATER, T DIXON, D DYER, G & I HERCUS, K & L MUNRO, BLACK PEARL SYNDICATE, RACKERS SYNDICATE, THE ROARING HOARSE SYNDICATE, C BURROWS, S CONRAD & S DOUGHTERTY Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at Wingatui in the LR Otago RC Breeders Stakes December 26 over 1400m, soft track; 14 len behind Bobby Mcgee carrying 56.5kg at $103.90. First up last campaign ran last of 12 at Riccarton Park in the LR Canterbury Belle Stakes September 13 over 1200m, soft track; 11 len behind Miss Starlight with 56.5kg at $80.30. Others rate better this time. |
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ETERNAL LIGHT
BRUCE TAPPER 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG A B TAPPER Most recently got back early 8th of 10 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1400m, 3 len behind Cashla Bay with 54kg at $9.90. The race before that 13th of 15 at Wingatui in the LR Dunedin Guineas on February 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Hello Hayley carrying 55kg at $31.60. Looks tested against this line-up. |
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TURN THE TIDE
KELLY SHEARING 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG EUAN & LISA SHEARING, RACHEL SHEARING, AMY SHEARING & K SHEARING Last start 2nd of 14 at this track on March 8 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.2 len behind Better Shared with 53kg at $8.60. Before that 3rd of 13 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1200m, slow going 0.9 len behind Taffeta with 53kg at $4.60. Meets a tough line-up and prefer others. |
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| 19 | 5547 |
FILTER
ASHLEY FRYE 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG LILYWHITES LODGE LTD Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 14 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Lady Maxima carrying 56kg at $8.30. The start before that 4th of 11 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5 len behind The Arctic Monkey carrying 56kg at $7.30. Hard to have in this tough line-up. |
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SPRITZER
GRAHAM EADE & BROOKE KINCAID 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG SAVISH KHETOO, BROOKE KINCAID, P & G EADE Dual acceptor. At debut, 8th of 14 at this track on March 8 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Better Shared carrying 57kg at $15.70. Will need to do a bit more. |
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