RICCARTON PARK 05 Aug 2026
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THANK YOU MARTY FULLER RATING 60 1400m Track: AW True |
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Expecting Tears Of Victory to take up the running with Giannis and Elegant Explosive close at hand. HONOR MISSION (7) did not come up as expected earlier in the year, although her first 2 starts of that prep were solid enough. She has since being bought and sent South. Warren Kennedy picking up the ride is a strong lead, and if there is any market support for her, then she would be the one to beat in this field. ELEGANT EXPLOSIVE (6) has found it hard to win another race, and will appreciate the drop in class for this assignment. Each way value. LA VOISIN (9) needed her fresh up run here 4 weeks ago badly, and she is expected to be a sharp improver with that run out of the way. A 2kg claim will help her, and a form reversal is on the cards. LANIKAI (5) has switched stables after a disappointing prep earlier in the year, and resumes without a public trial. HIs best form is more than good enough for him to be a big top 4 hope here, so don't risk him. ROLLINS (3) will probably need this run as well, but if the tempo is genuine, then he could have the last say. SUGGESTED PLAY: Lanikai each way value for us fresh up, and Honor Mission has to be respected.
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CAPE HORN
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG PITMAN RACING (AUS) SYNDICATE Most recently 8th of 13 at this track on July 8 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Holdem with 58kg at $47.20. The start before that 11th of 14 at Riccarton Park on June 20 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Jack Crabb with 58.5kg at $28.40. Has rough top 4 claims with a peak effort. |
6 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 2 | 60665 |
GIANNIS
LYN PRENDERGAST 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG DEB KINGSLAND, G DAWSON, THE THREE WISE MEN SYND, J, D & C FOGARTY, A MURFITT, C MATTHEWS, R DURHAM, N SIKMA, A & M FITZSIMONS, GO CHARLIE SYND & DR R MEREDITH, J ROBERTS, T ROBERTS & B ROBERTS Returns from a 41-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track on June 25 over 1200m, 8 len behind Mr Fortrus with 56kg at $9.30. Before that ran second last of 7 at this track on June 10 over 1200m, 5 len behind Hey Now with 54kg at $10.20. Finds a suitable race and can turn things around. |
14 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 3 | 137x0 |
ROLLINS
LANCE ROBINSON 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG HAMISH & LISA MOLLOY, GRAHAM SIDEY, CHRISTINA JORDAN, OSCAR SANDERS INVESTMENTS LTD, MARK & FAYE FEARON, CALLUM & JOHN DUNNETT, CHAZ MCCONACHY, WAITING4PAYMENT SYNDICATE, KEEP IT REAL #2 SYNDICATE, LANCE & CHRISTINE ROBINSON Second run back. First-up after five months ran second last of 13 at this track on July 8 over 1200m, 8 len behind Holdem carrying 56kg at $25.30. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Red Label carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Fitter and is expected to do much better. |
3 Y ATCHAMAH |
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| 4 | 32773 |
THATS CHARMING
ANDREW CARSTON 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A J CARSTON, M I & W K CULLEN, K M & MRS V D DOWLING, G D GILLANDERS, D H F GREEN, C E & M HUGHES, P D LUND, R & R MCCLEAN, J E MCDOUGALL, M MORRIS, B J & M SHEPPARD, P J STECHMAN, C C & MRS J M TAURI, A & B TREVATHAN & EST LATE J E WALLACE At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track on July 23 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Overstate with 59kg at $5.30. The race before that 7th of 13 at this track on July 8 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Holdem with 57kg at $12. Finds a nice race and should be competitive. |
2 M MCNAB |
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| 5 | 8095x |
LANIKAI
JESS LAND 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG DR NIGEL BERRY Gelding back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Riverton April 6 over 2147m, soft track; 6 len behind Lovelock carrying 58kg at $8.10. Previously first up; eighth of 12 at Te Rapa September 14 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Kaimai Queen with 56kg at $18.20. Not out of this fresh up for a new trainer. |
7 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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| 6 | 09655 |
ELEGANT EXPLOSIVE
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG MRS K G PARSONS Last start 5th of 12 at this track on July 23 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Persona carrying 53.5kg at $3.60. The start before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 14 at Riccarton Park on June 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Jack Crabb with 53.5kg at $19.60. Encouraging effort last start. Has ability and looks one of the major players. |
10 ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE |
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HONOR MISSION
LANCE ROBINSON 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG SHOTGUN NUMBER FOUR SYNDICATE, LANCE & CHRISTINE ROBINSON Resumes. Finished off last campaign 11th of 15 at Ellerslie May 23 over 2100m, soft track; 9 len behind Gate Crashers with 56.5kg at $7.20. When resuming last campaign fifth of 17 at Ellerslie April 18 over 1600m, soft track; 2 len behind Super Fly carrying 57kg at $37.20. Sure to be ready to run well. |
9 WARREN KENNEDY |
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| 8 | 0x600 |
HOT COCO
NAYTON MITCHELL 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG MISS M E CUNNEEN & N R MITCHELL Last start raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at this track on July 23 over 1400m, 5 len behind Persona with 55.5kg at $12.60. The race before that 11th of 13 at this track on July 8 over 1200m, 8 len behind Holdem with 57kg at $43. Open to plenty of improvement. |
5 BRETT MURRAY |
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LA VOISIN
DAVID WALSH 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG T FORD & A FORD Second-up. First-up after eight months ran last of 13 at this track on July 8 over 1200m, 10 len behind Holdem carrying 54.5kg at $12.90. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind War Of Silence with 56.5kg at $7.70. Strips fitter, and is among the better hopes. |
8 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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TEARS OF VICTORY
STEVEN WOODSFORD 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG T O HARRISON Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 14 at Oamaru on July 19 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Magnastar carrying 53.5kg at $9.70. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 13 at Ashburton on July 2 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Shawshank carrying 55kg at $7.70. Must be included. |
13 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 11 | 96507 |
MIRAQUA
DANNY FRYE 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG D B FRYE Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at this track on July 23 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Persona with 56.5kg at $15.50. Before that 10th of 14 at Riccarton Park on June 20 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Jack Crabb carrying 56.5kg at $25.90. In a suitable race and should be in the mix. |
4 BRIDGET GRYLLS |
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SHOOTING STRIDE
LEE CALLAWAY 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG L CALLAWAY Returns from a 50-day let-up. Last start 6th of 13 at Riccarton Park on June 16 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Don Pauly with 57kg at $22. Before that raced on the pace before fading ran second last of 11 at this track on May 27 over 1600m, 5 len behind Iron Maiden with 57.5kg at $9.20. Struggling to make an impact and happy to risk again. |
11 K MUDHOO |
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ARDEE BOY
AINSLEY MCLEOD 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG AINSLEY MCLEOD & PETER CORBETT At the latest run 5th of 8 at this track on July 23 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Overstate with 57.5kg at $23.30. The run before that ran last of 14 at Riccarton Park on June 20 over 1400m, slow going 14 len behind Jack Crabb with 56.5kg at $101.30. Must raise the bar to bother in this field. |
12 BRANDON MAY |
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| 14 | 37643 |
MYSTIC OCEAN
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG I P MACRAE & MRS L VIBERT Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 13 at this track on July 8 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Holdem carrying 54kg at $19.70. Before that 4th of 10 at Riccarton Park on June 16 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Leedox with 54.5kg at $5.10. One of the top 4 chances. |
1 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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| 15 | 09000 |
CUTOUT
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG P G LYON Dual acceptor. Last start settled back and ran on when 10th of 14 at this track on July 8 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind My Sharona with 55kg at $67.60. The race before that ran last of 11 at this track on June 25 over 2200m, 11 len behind El Fuego with 55kg at $18.90. Will need to do a lot more. |
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FROSBIE
TRENT YESBERG 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG D R WILES Dual acceptor. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on July 23 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Persona carrying 52kg at $26.80. The race before that ran second last of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 17 over 2000m, 5 len behind Midori Burly carrying 54kg at $52.30. Prefer to see him back in form. |
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