Riccarton 09 Aug 2025
GOING: H(10)
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JOHNNY FRESH DARFIELD & YALDHURST RATING 65 1400m Track: HEAVY 10 True |
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Even tempo with Tonia's Dragon probably taking it up from a low draw in the absence of a genuine leader. TONIA'S DRAGON (6) was probably half a run short on the first day when finishing a game sixth after racing on the pace for most of the journey. She has a handy gate, and if the rails are playing fair, then she is the one to beat. INTERCEPT (5) ran out of condition on the first day and dropped out to finish near the rear. She will improve quickly with racing, and the extra furlong will also suit her. Include in all combinations. HIGHLAND FLING (1) failed to fire a month ago on the poly course here, but is better than that when his mind is on the job. He is worth another chance at some each-way value. LATENIGHT GALAXY (2) won his maiden by a nose at Ashburton and then was close up in fifth in a similar field here on the first day. A wide draw might help at this time of the day, so include. SUGGESTED PLAY: Tonia's Dragon to set the record straight and take this out.
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| 1 | 53610 |
HIGHLAND FLING
LANCE ROBINSON 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG N A S JOHNSTON, C J & L M ROBINSON Returns from a 31-day let-up. Most recently 10th of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 9 over 1400m, 5 len behind Hey Now carrying 57kg at $9.80. The start before that came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track June 21 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Shooting Stride carrying 55kg at $25. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance. |
12 KAVISH CHOWDHOORY |
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| 2 | x4515 |
LATENIGHT GALAXY
NAYTON MITCHELL 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG A DEANS, A MORRIS, N MITCHELL, D MCHUGH, J & P BUNN, H CURTIN & D MAXWELL Last start 5th of 15 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Cypress carrying 58.5kg at $14.40. The race before that won by a nose at Ashburton July 3 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Speed Dial carrying 58.5kg at $7.40. Finds a nice race this time and is right in contention. |
13 BRIDGET GRYLLS |
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| 3 | x12x4 |
CANASTA
ANNA FURLONG 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG P J CUNNEEN BLOODSTOCK LTD Second-up. First-up after two months 4th of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Magnastar carrying 58kg at $4.60. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Trentham on May 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Coulthard carrying 53kg at $4.50. Fitter and looks set to improve sharply. |
4 Y ATCHAMAH |
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| 4 | 93252 |
RUSSIAN ROSETTE
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG P CONNOLLY, A DENNIS, D MCNICHOLL, G PROCTOR, A WALTERS, P WILSON, M & J WOODS & PITMAN RACING $2 A DAY SYNDICATE Last start 2nd of 15 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Cypress carrying 53.5kg at $13.40. The run before that 5th of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Magnastar carrying 54kg at $19.60. Sure to measure up. |
7 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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| 5 | 224x0 |
INTERCEPT
GRAHAM EADE & BROOKE KINCAID 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG K B & G A HUGHES, MICHAEL W EADE, CASSIE EADE, GIRLS GET PAID SYNDICATE, ALL FOR LUCK SYNDICATE Second run back. First-up after three months 11th of 15 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Cypress with 55kg at $8.30. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Wingatui on November 5 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Loose Sally carrying 54kg at $9.80. Expect a far better result this time. |
6 L T HEMI |
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| 6 | 3x376 |
TONIA'S DRAGON
PAM GERARD 5YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG PEGASUS BLOODSTOCK LP Most recently 6th of 15 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Cypress with 57.5kg at $7.60. The start before that 7th of 9 at Ruakaka on July 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Reptak with 54kg at $9.40. Hard to beat on her best form. |
2 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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| 7 | 98x69 |
MANZAPPEAL
KENNY MOORE 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG KRD RACING PTY LTD, PHIL PYE, BEN COUTTS & MICK LAIDLER Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 24 over 1200m, 5 len behind Second Chance with 57kg at $31.90. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.0 len at this track March 5 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Montauk with 58.5kg at $13.20. Not keen on his chances. |
3 A NAJIB |
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| 8 | 1927x |
NO BOUQUET
JO-ANN GORDON 7YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG B R & K V ANDERSON, MISS J M & MRS V M GORDON, MISS M M MURRELL & A J PATTERSON Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 14 at Wingatui June 1 over 1400m, on heavy track; 25 len behind Radiant Reach carrying 57.5kg at $32.80. When resuming last campaign fourth of 10 at Gore March 9 over 1335m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Motiontime with 54kg at $32.20. Among the chances. |
9 T R MOSELEY |
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| 9 | 83678 |
HUZZAH
AINSLEY MCLEOD 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG BRYAN GRAFAS, STEVE GODDARD, GUY MCDONALD, GRANT O'CONNOR, JOHN MCLEOD, CHASE A FOX SYNDICATE, PETER CORBETT & AINSLEY MCLEOD Most recently 8th of 15 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Cypress with 54.5kg at $36.40. The start before that got back early 7th of 11 at this track on June 21 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Ka Ying Lucky with 57kg at $19.30. Not keen. |
4 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 10 | 00x06 |
ORSOME DUDE
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG G A ROGERSON MNZM & C A LEISHMAN Third-up today. Resumes off a 49 day letup. Resuming ran last of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on June 10 over 1600m, on a wet track; 15 len behind Iffin Doubt Dance carrying 56kg at $15.70. Last start 6th of 14 at this track on June 21 over 1400m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Highland Fling carrying 55.5kg at $25.30. Rates highly and is worth including. |
8 BRANDON MAY |
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| 11 | 80970 |
FLYING DUBAWI
LEN & LACY STEWART 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG LACY STEWART, LEONARD STEWART, NICOLE SMITH & MARTEN DIJKSTRA Returns from a 52-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 18 over 2000m, 10 len behind Whosaid with 56kg at $37.30. The run before that 7th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 4 over 2000m, 11 len behind Just A Karin with 58kg at $8.90. Will be doing best work late. |
11 G A JOGOO |
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| 12 | 40x90 |
PURE FICTION
JESS LAND 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG MISS M AURET, V BURT, P A & MRS S P FAULKNER, JESS LAND EQUESTRIAN LTD, J & J LAND, J C LANGWORTHY, M LARSEN-CHURCH, D & M MENZIES Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 26 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Holdem carrying 55kg at $55.90. Second run from a spell raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 24 over 1400m, 6 len behind Tap 'N' Go with 55kg at $49.50. Will need to improve sharply on recent form. |
5 BRETT MURRAY |
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| 13 | 70950 |
SACRED ROSE
TRENT YESBERG 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG F J DONOVAN, A AGBEZE, M J & N P WILLIAMSON Dual acceptor. Most recently second last of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 24 over 2200m, 4 len behind Devil In Disguise with 54kg at $16.50. Before that 5th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 26 over 2200m, 2.75 len behind Pirates 'N' Gold with 54kg at $25.60. Expect she will make amends. |
10 TONI DAVIES |
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BLANE
JOHN BLACKADDER 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG J C & S BLACKADDER & C R J ISDALE Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation ran last of 12 at Happy Valley on November 13 over 1650m, 11 len behind Happy Daily carrying 56.5kg at $171. First up last campaign second last of 11 at Sha Tin on May 19 2024 over 1200m, 14 len behind The Winnabe with 59.5kg at $82. Prefer later on. |
1 K R HERCOCK |
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