Riccarton 25 Apr 2026
GOING: S(6)
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RACECOURSE HOTEL & MOTOR LODGE RATING 65 1400m Track: HEAVY 8 True |
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Solid tempo likely from Bodleian and Elegant Explosive. BRUTAL RIFF (3) cruised home to win his debut and then put in a big effort for second here 2 weeks ago. He is backing up fairly quickly for his third start, which means he is thriving at home, and he is the one to beat for us in this. BODLEIAN (1) has followed on from his strong fresh win at Ascot Park in January with a couple of strong efforts for second, including his last start here just over 7 weeks ago. He benefits from a 3kg claim, and if the gap between runs is not too much, then he can figure in the top 3 again. LIFE OF RILEY (15) was racing too keenly for some reason as the favourite here 2 weeks ago, finishing near the rear of the field. She is backing up more quickly here, and she is good enough to bounce straight back into the money. Don't drop her yet. NUNCIO (5) will find this easier than his last run here 2 weeks ago, and he is worth including in all top 4 combos. KOPUTAROA (19) resumes from a spell, and has had a recent trial to help him get ready. Include to be safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Brutal Riff can win this.
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BODLEIAN
STEPHANIE FAULKNER 4YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG B AVIS, P FAULKNER, R DAWKINS, A DAWKINS, R FITISEMANU, M VLASIC, D FERGUSON, M DIJKSTRA, K WALSH, R PRESTON, B PRESTON & S TWEEDIE Form hard to fault. Comes off a 52 day let-up. At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 13 at this track on March 4 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Canasta with 59kg at $5.50. The run before that 2nd of 14 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Ziggy Stardust carrying 59kg at $4.70. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish. |
7 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 2 | 42234 |
LINARA
JENN SHERIDAN 5YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG A E MEEHAN & J D MCKAY Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 14 at Riverton on April 4 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Eastandwest with 60kg at $6.20. Before that 3rd of 11 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Boss 'N' Highheels carrying 60kg at $3.80. Recent efforts sound and he should be in the finish. |
17 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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| 3 | 12 |
BRUTAL RIFF
TERRI RAE 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG B W FOOTE & H F LAU Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, won by 0.8 len at Wingatui March 15 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Taihoro carrying 58kg at $3. Last start 2nd of 13 at this track on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Pure Artist with 58.5kg at $4.30. Has been racing well. Winning chance. |
18 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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| 4 | 5x436 |
MOGUL
ANDREW CARSTON 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG MRS S J & T A HASTINGS, A M & O L TUTHILL, H J R, J R, M J & MRS S A WIGLEY Most recently 6th of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Sacred Dior carrying 60kg at $4.10. Before that came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Staphanos Queen with 59.5kg at $9.70. Can atone. |
22 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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| 5 | 02448 |
NUNCIO
L DIDHAM 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P J CUNNEEN BLOODSTOCK LTD At the latest run couldn't go on with it; 8th of 13 at this track on April 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Iron Hawk with 55kg at $14. The start before that 4th of 14 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Staphanos Queen with 60kg at $2.80. Willing to give him another chance. |
1 C A CAMPBELL |
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| 6 | x2364 |
WANDERIN SPELLE
ROSS BECKETT 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG MRS C & L R BECKETT Most recently 4th of 18 at this track on April 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Awesome Lineup carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. The race before that 6th of 15 at this track on March 21 over 1600m, 3 len behind Perlino with 59kg at $14.20. Should be at his top now and is among the leading chances. |
15 D R BOTHAMLEY |
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| 7 | 86710 |
WILLIT
JOHN BLACKADDER 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG BRENT GARDINER, CAROLYN BURR, PHIL BLACKTOPP, J C & S BLACKADDER Most recently 11th of 18 at this track on April 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Awesome Lineup with 58.5kg at $18.20. The race before that won by 0.6 len at Ashburton April 2 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Trader Inn with 58kg at $3.50. Prepared to work around. |
20 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 8 | 75061 |
DUPONT
TERRY KENNEDY 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G R DIXON Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run won by a 0.3 len at Wingatui March 27 over 1400m on a soft track defeating American Cheval with 57kg at $10.20. The start before that 6th of 14 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Claudius Maximuss with 57.5kg at $3.30. Won last start and is well-placed again. |
4 AKSHAY BALLOO |
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| 9 | 403x0 |
VERDIAN
JAMIE BULLARD 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG T DALZELL, E MARFELL, J REARDON & M C STOKES Second run back. First-up after 10 months 12th of 14 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Staphanos Queen with 59kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Ashburton on February 23 2025 over 1400m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Toa Haka with 58.5kg at $49.40. Rates highly and should do much better. |
3 K R HERCOCK |
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| 10 | 85851 |
GREAT ADVENTURE
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MRS D PITMAN At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Riverton April 6 over 1600m in soft going defeating Strobe Light with 56.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 5th of 14 at Riverton on April 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Bakers Dozen with 56.5kg at $9.80. Tested under these conditions. |
8 A NAJIB |
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MONTERO
KIERAN MCCAULEY 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG K MCCAULEY & M SELINGER At the latest run 10th of 13 at this track on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Pure Artist carrying 59kg at $14.60. Before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 14 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Staphanos Queen with 57.5kg at $26.90. Not one of the major players. |
9 DONOVAN COOPER |
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| 12 | 46185 |
SUPER SINCERE
ANDREW CARSTON 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG GO RACING GOLDILOCKS SYNDICATE (MGR: ALBERT BOSMA) Most recently 5th of 14 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Staphanos Queen with 58kg at $10.50. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 14 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Abit Sassy carrying 57kg at $4.90. Likely to struggle on recent form. |
16 L T HEMI |
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| 13 | 054x1 |
ROYAL SOVEREIGNS
RUSSELL MCKAY & ASHLEY HARRINGTON 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG D J BROOK Second-up. First-up after three months won by 0.7 len at Ashburton April 2 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Best Rose carrying 56.5kg at $7.90. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at Waverley on October 19 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Magawa with 57kg at $7.80. Fitter but tougher here and may struggle. |
19 MS K WILLIAMS |
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| 14 | 29252 |
ELEGANT EXPLOSIVE
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG MRS K G PARSONS At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1400m, 0.2 len behind Sacred Dior with 56kg at $6.60. The start before that 5th of 14 at Riverton on April 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Eastandwest with 56kg at $7.70. Sound top-three prospects again. |
21 M HUDSON |
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| 15 | 24720 |
LIFE OF RILEY
TERRI RAE 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG D C (JIM) PANTELOS At the latest run second last of 18 at this track on April 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Awesome Lineup carrying 58kg at $5.90. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Blushing with 55kg at $4.10. Strong chance. |
10 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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| 16 | 01094 |
MISSPEEBEE
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG J K PITMAN At the latest run 4th of 10 at Riverton on April 6 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Better Shared carrying 58kg at $12.80. The race before that 9th of 15 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Abit Sassy carrying 57.5kg at $7.70. Hard to have. |
12 KAVISH CHOWDHOORY |
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| 17 | 56300 |
CRUNCHIE BOY
JOHN BLACKADDER 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG W THURLOW, N BAKER, P BLACKTOPP, J & S BLACKADDER At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 14 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Staphanos Queen with 59kg at $10.90. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 13th of 16 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind The Ocean Heart carrying 59.5kg at $12.60. Can hit the frame with the right run. |
14 |
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| 18 | 05590 |
FLAT STANLEY
DANNY CROZIER 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG DANNY CROZIER, RACHEL DEEGAN & CAMBRIA PARK PARTNERSHIP Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 11th of 15 at this track on March 21 over 1600m, 6 len behind Perlino with 58kg at $25.50. The start before that 9th of 13 at Ashburton on February 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Cool 'N' Fast carrying 56.5kg at $10.30. Doubt he will threaten these. |
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KOPUTAROA
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG MRS K G PARSONS Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic May 15 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind He's A Battler with 56kg at $5.90. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at Ashburton February 23 2025 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Bracero with 53.5kg at $8.20. Expected to feature. |
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| 20 | 41708 |
MIRAQUA
DANNY FRYE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG D B FRYE Last start sat on the pace before fading 8th of 14 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Staphanos Queen with 56.5kg at $25. The start before that raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 15 at this track on March 21 over 1600m, 10 len behind Perlino carrying 59.5kg at $23. Prepared to overlook. |
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| 21 | 4600x |
ALADDIN SANE
AINSLEY MCLEOD 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG PETER CORBETT, AINSLEY MCLEOD & CHASE A FOX RACING SYNDICATE Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 16 at Wingatui December 26 over 1600m, soft track; 22 len behind Southern Country carrying 59kg at $58.20. Previously first up; fourth of 10 at Ruakaka July 12 over 1600m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Nancy She Wrote with 57kg at $7.70. May need more time. |
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LEINSTER
JOHN BLACKADDER 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG SAM LENNOX, GUY LENNOX, JOSH LENNOX, TOBY LENNOX, JANE LENNOX, CHLOE LENNOX, ADAM LENNOX, HOLLY LENNOX Last start 3rd of 13 at this track on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Pure Artist carrying 55.5kg at $9.20. The run before that 2nd of 14 at this track on March 21 over 1200m, 0.0 len behind Jetstream carrying 54kg at $44. Finds a few better today. Prepared to risk in this line-up. |
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