Riccarton 08 Aug 2026
GOING: H(9)
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MERIVALE MALL OPEN 1800m Track: HEAVY 9 True |
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Riviera Rebel and Lombardi look to take it up. QUINTABELLE (1) was too strong late over 1600m in the Winter Cup last week, and that race form always holds up when horses back up from the feature on the first day. She rises in weight, but that should not stop her from winning again. RIVIERA REBEL (2) fought on well enough in a tougher part of the track when finishing eighth in the Winter Cup, and he will cope with the extra 200m better than most in this. Stick with him on an each-way basis. ROYAL VALOUR (3) was a brave seventh in the Winter Cup, and he is nicely placed over 1800m this time. He is an honest gelding who will give another honest account of himself in this. Each way value. PROSERVE (5) was a deserved winner on a heavy track at Ashburton, and then bolted in on the poly track here a month ago. He is a month between runs, which worries us, but he can never be ruled out of a top 3 finish at this level. PRINCE ALBY (6) plugged away gamely for sixth in the Winter Cup, and he is right in this with each-way claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Riviera Rebel, and Prince Alby at each-way value for us.
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| 1 | 8x551 |
QUINTABELLE
ANNA FURLONG 6YO BAY MARE 60.0KG BARRON FAMILY PARTNERSHIP, BLUE KHAKI SYNDICATE (MGR: NIC POPHAM), BOTTING FAMILY PARTNERSHIP, K R DAVIDSON, R C DENNIS, ELDER FAMILY SYNDICATE, J FALLOW, RIDERS ON THE STORM SYNDICATE, ROBBIE'S RACERS EMILY SYNDICATE & H J ROBINSON At the latest run won by 2 len at this track G3 Winter Cup August 1 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Bradman with 53kg at $34.40. The start before that 5th of 14 at Oamaru on July 19 over 1400m, in the wet; 8 len behind Shawshank with 62kg at $16.40. Progressing well and rates highly. |
2 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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| 2 | 00148 |
RIVIERA REBEL
GRAHAM EADE & BROOKE KINCAID 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG P D JEFFREYS, G K EADE, P A EADE At the latest run 8th of 18 at this track in the G3 Winter Cup on August 1 over 1600m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Quintabelle with 54kg at $10.10. The start before that 4th of 8 at Ashburton on July 2 over 2200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Proserve with 57kg at $3.40. Capable of taking this out. |
5 ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE |
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| 3 | 43427 |
ROYAL VALOUR
BEVAN & ROBYN WILSON 7YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG B W & MRS R A WILSON At the latest run 7th of 18 at this track in the G3 Winter Cup on August 1 over 1600m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Quintabelle carrying 53kg at $12.60. The start before that 2nd of 12 at Oamaru on July 19 over 1600m, on a wet track; 0.9 len behind Bella Luce carrying 58.5kg at $11.10. Sure to prove hard to beat in this race. |
4 BRIDGET GRYLLS |
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| 4 | x2684 |
LOMBARDI
BRUCE SMITH 8YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG MRS A M & A R HUTCHINSON, MRS S M PRUE, S ROSE & B S SMITH Last start 4th of 18 at this track in the G3 Winter Cup on August 1 over 1600m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Quintabelle with 53kg at $45.20. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at Oamaru on July 19 over 1600m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Bella Luce with 59kg at $21.10. In the right race this time and is definitely worth including. |
3 L T HEMI |
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| 5 | 74115 |
PROSERVE
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG MRS A COCHRANE, P CONNOLLY, A REID, A WALTERS & M R PITMAN Racing well recently. Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Most recently won by 5 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic July 8 over 2200m defeating Star Ballot with 59.5kg at $4. The run before that won by 1.0 len at Ashburton July 2 over 2200m in heavy going defeating Vamos carrying 54kg at $6. Rates highly and can feature in the finish. |
6 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 6 | 84356 |
PRINCE ALBY
KELVIN TYLER 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG K L & V TYLER Last start 6th of 18 at this track in the G3 Winter Cup on August 1 over 1600m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Quintabelle carrying 53kg at $33.40. The start before that 5th of 12 at Oamaru on July 19 over 1600m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Bella Luce with 54.5kg at $8.40. Don't dismiss on a heavy track. |
1 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 7 | 07563 |
TAIMATE DIVA
ANDREW CARSTON 8YO BAY MARE 54.0KG TAIMATE EQUINE FOUNDATION SYNDICATE (MGR: DAVID HICKMAN) Dual acceptor. Last start set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at Oamaru on July 19 over 2200m, on heavy track; 0.7 len behind Taramea Lad carrying 56kg at $12.50. The race before that 6th of 8 at Ashburton on July 2 over 2200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Proserve carrying 54kg at $13.20. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Among the chances. |
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| 8 | 07890 |
HE'S TUNZA GRUNT
STEPHANIE FAULKNER 9YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG DIANA GOODEVE & EST LATE BOB GOODEVE Most recently 16th of 18 at this track in the G3 Winter Cup on August 1 over 1600m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Quintabelle carrying 53kg at $91.30. The start before that got back early 9th of 12 at Oamaru on July 19 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Bella Luce with 55kg at $19.10. Would not be a surprise top 4 placegetter in this. |
9 BRANDON MAY |
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| 9 | 64350 |
BOOMTOWN BOY
A BULL 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG CRAIG FORSYTH, MARK & AARON DAVIS, JARED MORRIS, ALISTAIR SUTHERLAND, CALVIN & KEN HART, HARRY & ADRIAN BULL Last start 11th of 15 at this track on August 1 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Jungleland with 59.5kg at $14.90. Before that 5th of 7 at Hawera on July 11 over 1600m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Wheelitin carrying 54kg at $9.20. Has been racing well. Capable of much better performance. |
7 KELLY MYERS |
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| 10 | 77437 |
FULL OF GUSTO
SARAH DRING 8YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG MS F BARCHAM & R NEWTH Returns from a 37-day let-up. At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 8 at Ashburton on July 2 over 2200m, in the wet; 11 len behind Proserve with 55kg at $20.50. The run before that 3rd of 9 at this track on June 20 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Riviera Rebel carrying 54kg at $16. Is still a maiden, but a top 4 finish would not be a shock to us. |
8 TONI DAVIES |
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