RICCARTON PARK   05 Dec 2025
 
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RACECOURSE HOTEL & MOTOR LODGE RATING 65 1200m

Track: AW     True  

Strong pace from Giannis, Pizarro and Mirabella, with Jack Attack and Ardour on their heels. RULE OF LAW (2) is an honest gelding resuming from a spell. He comes to hand quickly and has been placed in 5 of his 6 starts on the poly track here. He can secure a cosy run from his handy gate, and with Bruno Queiroz in the saddle, he will be afforded every opportunity to make a winning return to the track. PURE ARTIST (4) had ruined his chances last start by playing up behind the barriers, so it is best to ignore that modest effort on a heavy track. All of his form has been on the poly surface here, and a form reversal would be no surprise. Each-way value. LILLY (5) was too worked up before the start on the turf here nearly 4 weeks ago, and had already run her race before she left the gates. She will find this easier than either of her first 2 starts back from a spell, and she can figure in the top 4 at nice value. PIZARRO (6) led and only faded late in her first start in the South Island for a new trainer. Stick with her. SUGGESTED PLAY: Rule Of Law can win in an even field like this, also include Lilly at odds.
1 10830 JACK ATTACK
ROBBIE HOLMES
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
MARILYN FORD, BRENDAN FORD, GERRY FORD & SCOTT FORD, ALLEN CHINN & RITA TURNER
Last start second last of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1200m, on a wet track; 18 len behind Brave Spirit carrying 53kg at $37.40. The start before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 11 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Girls Light Up with 53kg at $15.50. Not a great draw again but capable of a bold run.
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FLOOR MOERMAN
WHITE,BLACK CHECKS,RED SLEEVES,BLACK CAP,WHITE CHECKS, BLACK COLLAR
2 2328x RULE OF LAW
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
TE AKAU 2022 STALLION BREEDING SYNDICATE (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM)
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at this track Rating 65 August 6 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Bellutta with 60kg at $6.70. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Cambridge Synthetic September 18 2024 over 1300m defeating Spielberg with 58kg at $3.60. Everything points to a bright return.
2
BRUNO QUEIROZ
ORANGE, BLUE FIVE STARS, STRIPES SLEEVES, ORANGE CAP
3 12256 GIANNIS
LYN PRENDERGAST
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
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
Most recently 6th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Pete's Pride carrying 59kg at $8.80. The start before that 5th of 13 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Platinum Pantheon carrying 58kg at $13.60. Will be harder to beat this time.
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LIAM KAURI
SILVER,LIGHT BLUE CHEVRONS,SILVER SLEEVES,LIGHT BLUE STRIPES,SILVER CAP,LIGHT BLUE QUARTERS
4 13x80 PURE ARTIST
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
PITMAN RACING (AUS) SYNDICATE
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 13 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1200m, 5 len behind Platinum Pantheon with 57.5kg at $8.30. Second run from a spell 14th of 16 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1400m, in the wet; 10 len behind Airpark Hustler carrying 59kg at $14.50. Rates strongly and may be worth another chance this time.
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TRISTON MOODLEY
RED, SILVER FERN, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPES, CAP
5 26x50 LILLY
ROSS BECKETT
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
C & L BECKETT
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 14 at Riccarton Park on October 25 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Legally Binding with 52kg at $4.80. Second run from a spell 11th of 13 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind Toa Haka with 52kg at $5.30. Racing well. Tough to beat if near her best.
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T R MOSELEY
GOLD,WHITE DIAMONDS,SLEEVES,BLACK ARMBANDS,GOLD,BLACK QUARTERS CAP
6 100x4 PIZARRO
BRIDGET WOODSFORD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
N AKALOOA, N ANDERSON BROOKS, S BALLOO, B JOYGOPAUL, S IYASAWMY, V POTHANNA & B WOODSFORD
Second-up. First-up after six months 4th of 12 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Charm Manhattan carrying 57.5kg at $13.90. Previously second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Te Aroha on March 7 over 1150m, neck behind Katashi carrying 57.5kg at $13.80. Strips fitter and is likely to feature.
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AKSHAY BALLOO
ORANGE, RED FOUR DIAMONDS, RED SLEEVES, RED CAP
7 51773 THATS CHARMING
ANDREW CARSTON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
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 12 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 1000m, slow going 1.75 len behind Charm Manhattan with 57.5kg at $36.20. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at this track on September 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Jack Attack with 58kg at $8.50. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. In a suitable race and should be in the mix.
3
BRANDON MAY
BLACK ,RED EPAULETTES, SEAMS SLEEVES,CAP
8 3670x MIRABELLA
MALCOLM PRICE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
KEVIN CONDON, WAKA BAILEY, GRAEME HINES, CHAUNTEL MOIR & GAYE PRICE
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at this track August 6 over 1200m, 8 len behind Miss Starlight with 57.5kg at $18.50. When resuming last campaign fifth of 11 at Te Aroha November 27 2024 over 1150m, 3 len behind Mi Bella with 52kg at $19.50. Plenty of more attractive propositions in this race.
13
BILLY JACOBSON
PINK, YELLOW MALTESE CROSS, SLEEVES, CAP
9 4300x ARDOUR
SAMANTHA WYNNE
7YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
ARION EQUINE LTD, BF BROOM, JOSH COONEY, NYOMAN SANJUKU, COREY MCLEISH, RICHARD MILLS, MICHEAL BEAUDION, VIJAY PATEL, SCOTT LAMING, SHANE LAMING & JOHANNA WYLLIE
Resuming. Finished off last campaign tenth of 13 at this track Rating 65 August 6 over 1600m, 5 len behind Bellutta with 57kg at $21.70. Previously first up; eighth of 15 at Riccarton Park April 12 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Knowledge Is Power carrying 56.5kg at $51.10. Might be better off following this run.
4
K R HERCOCK
EMERALD GREEN, GOLD TRINITY KNOT
10 2184x RESPECTABELLE
NAYTON MITCHELL
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
N MITCHELL & H CURTIN
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at this track July 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind Queen Of Naples carrying 53kg at $22.40. On debut fourth of 13 at Ashburton December 18 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Second Chance with 55kg at $59.70. Will take great benefit from this outing.
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AYUSH MUDHOO
PURPLE,WHITE CHECKS
11 81955 THEDREAMSNOTOVER
RICHARD DIDHAM
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
LITTLE RIVER THOROUGHBREDS, K DOWNING, D ADAMS, B CAMPBELL, J DORGAN, L DUNN, C FRAMPTON, M HOLLAMBY, K HOPKINS, P JEFFARES, M KINGSTON, M MCCARTHY, J K & S M MCRAE, S MOFFETT, J MORETON, B PULEVAKA, M SCOTT, J TE RANGI & C THORNLEY
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Charm Manhattan with 56.5kg at $12.60. Before that 5th of 11 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Second Chance with 55kg at $12.70. Well-placed and is among the chances.
5
L T HEMI
TURQUOISE, PINK SLEEVES, TURQUOISE HALVED SLEEVES, PINK CAP
12 7x090 FLOWER MOON
CENTAINE SPITTLES
7YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
CENTAINE SPITTLES
Most recently from last on the turn 10th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1200m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Pete's Pride carrying 53.5kg at $29. The race before that 9th of 13 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1200m, 5 len behind Platinum Pantheon with 54kg at $33.10. Hard to have in this tough line-up.
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K MUDHOO
TURQUOISE,BLACK QUARTERS,SLEEVES,TURQUOISE CAP
13 63690 GROVE STREET
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
P MCCANN, M M & M R PITMAN
At the latest run second last of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Pete's Pride carrying 54kg at $9.30. The start before that 9th of 12 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Charm Manhattan carrying 56kg at $7.30. Certainly worth another chance.
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RED,SILVER FERN,WHITE STRIPES SLEEVES,CAP
14 65200 HERE I AM
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
MRS D PITMAN, J & MRS S TORRIE
Dual acceptor. Last start 11th of 13 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1200m, 7 len behind Platinum Pantheon with 54.5kg at $41.30. Before that 11th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Thedreamsnotover with 55kg at $24.50. Prepared to risk.
8
BRETT MURRAY
RED, SILVER FERN, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPES, WHITE CAP
15 28545 EIGHT LUCKY PRAWNS
KEVIN MCAULEY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
K MCAULEY
Dual acceptor. Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 14 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Epilogue with 56kg at $6.10. The start before that 4th of 12 at Ashburton on October 19 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Morus carrying 58kg at $4.30. Ridden last time by a claiming apprentice, replaced for this assignment by a senior rider.
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ORANGE, YELLOW QUARTERS, DIABLO SLEEVES, QUARTERS CAP