RICCARTON PARK   06 Aug 2025
 
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POLYTRACK CHAMPIONSHIP 1200m

Track: AW     True  

Holdem and Spartan can be prominent. TUMUCH (1) is unbeaten in 3 starts on this course and ended his last prep with a nose win here in the middle of May. The freshen up would have done him no harm, and he has won 3 times over this trip. He, like many, has been targeting this race for some time, and he will be hard to hold out. VIVACIOUS (13) was a battling sixth here as an odds-on favourite here 4 weeks ago over 1400m. She has the blinkers on this time, but more importantly, she drops 4kg in weight. Don't drop her, and follow your money. HOLDEM (8) was an easy maiden winner in her penultimate start and then won her next race by a short-head nearly 6 weeks ago. The wide draw is against her, but she has the scope to work her way through the grades this year. LA BELLA NERA (2) has been freshened up, and is an each-way threat in this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Tumuch can have the last say fresh up in this.
1 7211x TUMUCH
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
P G LYON & J F PARSONS
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign won by head this track May 15 over 1600m defeating Charbano carrying 61kg at $1.10. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.5 len Riccarton Park September 28 over 1200m defeating Inflamed carrying 56kg at $24. Hard to beat fresh up.
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JACK TAPLIN
RED, WHITE MALTESE CROSS, INDIGO SLEEVES, WHITE ARM BANDS, WHITE CAP
2 8742x LA BELLA NERA
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS
6YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
MRS K G PARSONS
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation second of 13 at this track May 15 over 1200m, a head behind Miss Brittany with 58kg at $23. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Riccarton Park April 20 2024 over 1000m slow track defeating Blue Vein carrying 52.5kg at $13.50. Each way hope from a good draw..
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K MUDHOO
RED, WHITE MALTESE CROSS, INDIGO SLEEVES, WHITE ARM BANDS, WHITE CAP
3 45721 BEE ENCHANTED
LISA LATTA
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
THE GURU SYNDICATE, G & S CLARK, GREENSIDE SYNDICATE, D MASTERS, N O'SULLIVAN, M THOMAS, B & J LOOKER, R & R EPPLETT, C LOADER, A STAMMERS, R & S BISHOP & EST LATE K T O'DONNELL
Racing well recently. Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently won by a neck at Awapuni Synthetic July 4 over 1200m defeating Gohugo carrying 59.5kg at $5.40. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Awapuni Synthetic on June 22 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Tears Of Victory carrying 56kg at $2.60. Has to be respected after a good last start win at Awapuni on the poly.
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M MCNAB
PURPLE,BROWN BAND
4 0x142 DELPHILLIUS
LANCE ROBINSON
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
M J HALL, C J & L M ROBINSON
Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on July 24 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Gemma Flitz carrying 54.5kg at $5.80. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on June 11 over 1200m, 2 len behind Vivacious carrying 54kg at $12. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Solid first-four prospects in an open contest..
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COURTNEY BARNES
PURPLE,GOLD SEAMS,PURPLE SLEEVES,GOLD DIAMOND ARMBANDS,CAP,PURPLE SEAMS
5 779x1 ELUSIVE IMPACT
LANCE ROBINSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
RICKY & ANNA RHODES PARTNERSHIP, LANCE & CHRISTINE ROBINSON
Second run back. First-up after five months won by a nose at this track July 9 over 1200m defeating Russian Rosette carrying 57kg at $6.30. Previously second-up won by a nose at this track December 6 over 1200m defeating Knowledge Is Power carrying 59kg at $2.70. Strips fitter after fresh up win and can play a big role again.
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KENDRA BAKKER
PURPLE, GOLD SEAMS, PURPLE SLEEVES, GOLD DIAMONDS ARMBANDS, GOLD CAP,
6 332x1 GEMMA FLITZ
ROSS BECKETT
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
K D AITKEN, B P CAMPBELL, N J CARMAN, COMBE GRENAL SYNDICATE, N A DEVCICH, K F FURSDON, C W GUNSON, C HOLLENBERG, R HOPKINSON, E J KELLIHER, C J MCDERMOTT, C J, DONNA, G A & R M SMITH, E C, M & N C WHITE
Second-up. First-up after two months favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track July 24 over 1200m defeating Delphillius with 56kg at $1.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at Riccarton Park on April 12 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Vanderdonk with 54.5kg at $10.40. Was too good here nearly 2 weeks ago. Include in all combinations.
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DONOVAN COOPER
GOLD, WHITE FIVE DIAMONDS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS, GOLD CAP, BLACK QUARTERS
7 56451 HEY NOW
SHARON ROBERTSON AND ALAN REEVES
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
D J BROOK
Last start won by 0.8 len at this track July 9 over 1400m defeating Elegant Explosive with 59kg at $5.50. The race before that second last in a small field at this track on June 26 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Zoulander carrying 54kg at $10.20. Back in journey, and is a last start winner.
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T R MOSELEY
SKY BLUE , WHITE CHECKS, STRIPED SLEEVES
8 63311 HOLDEM
MEG CUNNEEN
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
P J CUNNEEN BLOODSTOCK LTD
Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 41-day let-up. Last start won by a head at this track June 26 over 1200m defeating Golden Harvest with 55kg at $2.20. The run before that scored a big 3.5 len win at this track May 15 over 1200m defeating Montero carrying 53.5kg at $3.30. One of the winning chances in a good field.
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AMBER RIDDELL
RED, GRAY TARTAN, GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, RED CAP , GRAY
9 67123 JUSTANACE
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
G J FINDLATER, H FLANNERY, M R PITMAN, C PLUCK, M W SMYTHE & B WARD
Recent form sound. At the latest run in a small field at this track on July 24 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Gemma Flitz carrying 59kg at $7.70. The run before that 2nd of 10 at this track on June 11 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Vivacious carrying 58.5kg at $21.30. Is another who is capable of finishing strongly.
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KAVISH CHOWDHOORY
RED, SILVER FERN, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPES, CAP
10 1011x MISS BRITTANY
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS
6YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
BEVERLEY JONES RACING LTD
Resuming today after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign by head this track May 15 over 1200m defeating La Bella Nera with 55.5kg at $12.40. Previously first up; fifth of 11 at Cromwell November 29 over 1220m, 4 len behind Kikimora carrying 54kg at $2.80. Improved a lot last prep, so respect fresh up.
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TINA COMIGNAGHI
RED, WHITE QUARTERS, BLUE SLEEVES, RED CAP
11 15907 SONNET
LANCE ROBINSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
R L JOHNSTONE
Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on July 24 over 1400m, 4 len behind Tap 'N' Go carrying 55kg at $5.70. The run before that 10th of 14 at this track on July 9 over 1600m, 2 len behind Delmonico with 54.5kg at $7.70. Has a good gate, but might need some luck.
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K R HERCOCK
PURPLE, GOLD SEAMS, PURPLE SLEEVES, GOLD DIAMOND ARMBAND, GOLD CAP, PURPLE SEAMS
12 0313x SPARTAN
RUSSELL MCKAY & ASHLEY HARRINGTON
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
MRS L ASHWORTH, J GLENN, G GORDON, MRS A V & J D HARRINGTON, MISS K J MANSON, MRS R & R I MCKAY & K NEWBY
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 13 at this track May 15 over 1200m, a long neck behind Miss Brittany carrying 56.5kg at $4. First up last campaign ran last of 15 at Riccarton Park in the LR Timaru Hcp January 25 over 1200m, 11 len behind Tumuch carrying 54kg at $16.40. Is very capable on his day, and will race handy to the pace.
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TONI DAVIES
LIGHT BLUE,NAVY CROSSED SASHES,CAP
13 64116 VIVACIOUS
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
FORTUNA VIVACIOUS SYNDICATE (MGR: JOHN GALVIN)
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 6th of 9 at this track on July 9 over 1400m, 2 len behind Zoulander with 58kg at $1.70. Before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track June 11 over 1200m defeating Justanace with 56kg at $2.40. Thereabouts last time and rates highly.
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BRUNO QUEIROZ
ORANGE, NAVY, WHITE DOUBLE SASH, WHITE STARS, ORANGE SLEEVES, NAVY NAD WHITE DIAGONAL STRIPES, ORANGE CAP, WHITE QUARTERS, NAVY PEAK
14 00011 ZOULANDER
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
P C CONNOLLY, G N EARNSHAW, P G JONES, J LAND, C A LEISHMAN, MS C V LINDSAY, B M & J D MCFARLANE, M R PITMAN, T C PROCTOR, A T REID, ROBERT THOMSON (2004) LTD, G A ROGERSON MNZM & SCHOLES FAMILY TRUST
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start came from midfield and won by a head at this track July 9 over 1400m defeating Sorcha with 57kg at $26.40. Before that came from midfield and won by a nose at this track June 26 over 1400m defeating War Court with 55.5kg at $22.40. Is in line for a hat-trick.
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FLOOR MOERMAN
RED, SILVER FERN, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPES, CAP
15 x5262 SORCHA
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
GN & CM BLOODSTOCK LTD, TE AKAU STUD & PAUL MARTIN
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track on July 9 over 1400m, head behind Zoulander carrying 56kg at $10.90. The run before that 6th of 10 at this track on June 11 over 1200m, 3 len behind Vivacious carrying 56.5kg at $5. Tough to beat.
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ORANGE, ROYAL BLUE FIVE STARS, STRIPED SLEEVES, ORANGE CAP
16 31122 KA YING LUCKY
SUZY GORDON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
GLENN HACCHE, PAULINE MCGAUIGAN, REX DAWKINS, MATE VLASIC, CALLAN TALBOT, DAVID AITKINS, JOHN CROSS, DAVID WARD, BARRY SMITH SUZY GORDON
Racing well recently. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Awapuni Synthetic on July 17 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Cosentino carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 2nd of 12 at Ashburton on July 3 over 1200m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind Express Coup carrying 56kg at $4.10. In form and can run another forward race.
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WHITE, EMERALD GREEN FOUR LEAF CLOVER
17 41169 MOON MONEY
LYN PRENDERGAST
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
D KINGSLAND, D CALVERLEY, G DAWSON, G HARRISON, B WILSON, B HAWKINS, G DONALDSON, G CALVERLEY, A SMITH, K HARTLEY, B CRESSEY & L BELL
At the latest run ran last of 9 at this track on July 9 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Zoulander carrying 54.5kg at $8.40. The race before that 6th of 14 at Riccarton Park on June 21 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Victorian Charm with 54.5kg at $12.40. Might struggle again.
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SILVER , LIGHT BLUE CHEVRONS, STRIPED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
18 5x317 PHAZED
DAVID WALSH
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
J D CORCORAN
Dual acceptor. Last start 7th of 13 at this track on July 9 over 1200m, 2 len behind Elusive Impact carrying 56.5kg at $8.10. The start before that won by a head at this track June 26 over 1200m defeating Montero with 56.5kg at $6.70. Not keen on her chances in this field.
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ROYAL BLUE, PINK STAR, SLEEVES, QUARTERS CAP
19 97259 GOLDEN HARVEST
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN
9YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
M R PITMAN & J G WALSH
Dual acceptor. At the latest run ran last of 9 at this track on July 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Second Chance with 56.5kg at $6.40. The race before that 5th of 13 at this track on July 9 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Elusive Impact with 54kg at $19.90. Happy to overlook.
3
RED, SILVER FERNLEAF, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPES, WHITE CAP
20 33094 EASTANDWEST
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
S.I.R.E SYNDICATE
Most recently ran last in a small field at this track on July 24 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Gemma Flitz carrying 56kg at $4.80. The start before that of 10 at this track on June 11 over 1200m, 4 len behind Vivacious with 53.5kg at $10.40. Tested again.
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RED,SILVER FERN,WHITE STRIPES SLEEVES,CAP