Riverton 04 Apr 2026
GOING: S(6)
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FRANCOLIN STAKES - ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCEPEARL SERIES RACE 1400m Track: SOFT 6 True |
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Palace Princess to take charge ahead of Flash Roca at a solid tempo. THIRD DECREE (1) has been racing in good fields all season, and is now racing her way into some decent form again, including her last start third in the Breeders' Stakes at Riccarton a fortnight ago. She is nicely placed with only 55kg to carry here, and she will be hard to beat again. THE ENTERTAINER (5) has been beaten but far from disgraced in G3 company in her last couple of starts, and her form on heavy tracks at Riccarton before that was very good. She has a nice upgrade with her draw, and she can bounce back into the frame here. CONNELLO (4) was sixth in the Breeders' Stakes last time out, and dropping back from 1600m to 1400m should not be an issue, especially if the track is heavy. Stick with her. Each way. STOLEN MAGIC (3) weakened on her run in the Dunedin Cup 5 weeks ago over 2600m, and just battled over 2200m before that as the favourite. She is worth another chance over this trip, so don't drop her just yet. CANASTA (10) was a big BM65 winner last start. Include. SUGGESTED PLAY: The Entertainer each way.
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| 1 | 09443 |
THIRD DECREE
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 6YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG R J ALLAN, MRS A M & J F BRUFORD, L J GREEN, P R HARRISON, S M K HAY, B & K SIMPSON, W J STORM, MRS H M SUTHERLAND, MRS C & EST LATE R B TENNANT Racing well recently. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Riccarton Park in the G3 South Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes on March 21 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Inflamed with 55kg at $15.70. The start before that 4th of 11 at Ashburton on March 12 over 1200m, 2 len behind Master Brutus carrying 59kg at $9.20. Made headway last time. Ready to run a big race. |
6 KAVISH CHOWDHOORY |
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| 2 | 57350 |
TOMASINA
SABIN KIRKLAND 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG BEVERLEY JONES RACING LTD Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start second last of 13 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Trobriand carrying 58kg at $22.90. Before that 5th of 9 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Tikki carrying 58kg at $6.80. Can bounce back. |
2 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 3 | 6x170 |
STOLEN MAGIC
ROBERT DENNIS 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG G MIDGLEY & S RATHGEN, R HARRINGTON, S & S HILL, G & M MURRAY S PYKE, R RATHGEN, J ROLLO, A SCARLETT & M DARLING Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 12th of 16 at Wingatui in the LR Dunedin Gold Cup on February 28 over 2400m, slow going 7 len behind Noble Knight carrying 53kg at $29.40. The race before that 7th of 10 at Wingatui on February 7 over 2200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind In Vegas carrying 55kg at $3.30. Capable of a lot more so it will be no surprise to see her back in form here. |
7 DONOVAN COOPER |
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| 4 | 31486 |
CONNELLO
LISA LATTA 4YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG D K WOODHOUSE & W H RUTHERFORD Last start 6th of 15 at Riccarton Park in the G3 South Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes on March 21 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Inflamed carrying 55kg at $13.80. Before that 8th of 12 at Trentham in the G3 Cuddle Stakes on March 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Afternoon Siesta carrying 55kg at $36.10. Sure to prove tough to beat. |
9 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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| 5 | x3199 |
THE ENTERTAINER
ANNA FURLONG 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG G D & MRS P A THURLOW Last start settled back and ran on when 9th of 15 at Riccarton Park in the G3 South Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes on March 21 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Inflamed with 55kg at $27.70. The run before that 9th of 16 at Wingatui in the G3 White Robe Lodge Hcp on February 28 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Cluedo Lane carrying 57kg at $8.60. Expected to improve on those latest runs and give a good showing here. |
5 Y ATCHAMAH |
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| 6 | 16457 |
LISE PAREE
LEN & LACY STEWART 5YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG L J STEWART & EST LATE W J JELLEY Most recently 7th of 11 at Ashburton on March 12 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Master Brutus carrying 54kg at $23.20. The start before that got back early 5th of 10 at Ashburton on February 20 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Contemplation Bay with 54kg at $17.70. Among the better chances in this line up. |
10 G A JOGOO |
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| 7 | 778x9 |
ADIKTIV PASSION
LEDA BECK 7YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG J M & M J FORDE Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after three months ran last of 9 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Tikki with 53kg at $23.90. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 9 at Wingatui on November 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Inflamed with 54kg at $14.20. Fitter but looks a forlorn hope. |
14 T R MOSELEY |
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| 8 | 17142 |
PALACE PRINCESS
LEN & LACY STEWART 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG L STEWART, LEN STEWART, J HICKEY, J MOODIE, J WALSH, S WESTGORTH, D GRANT, A HEWTON, H TOOLOOA, W SHAW, D HILL, B COULBECK & N KINGSTON Recent form sound. Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 9 at this track on March 8 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Ziggy Stardust carrying 56.5kg at $4.30. The start before that 4th of 11 at Ashburton on February 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Pizarro carrying 55.5kg at $15.10. Among the winning chances. |
8 KENDRA BAKKER |
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| 9 | 22540 |
ON FILE
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS 5YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG MRS K G PARSONS Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 11 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Trader carrying 56.5kg at $14.70. Before that 4th of 11 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Monaghan Boy carrying 58.5kg at $17.10. Has ability and can turn things around. |
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| 10 | 4x971 |
CANASTA
ANNA FURLONG 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG P J CUNNEEN BLOODSTOCK LTD Returns from a 31-day let-up. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and scored a big 4.5 len win at Riccarton Park March 4 over 1400m in the wet defeating Bodleian with 57.5kg at $3.90. The run before that 7th of 13 at Ashburton on February 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Cool 'N' Fast with 57.5kg at $7.70. No reason she cannot salute again. |
3 BILLY JACOBSON |
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| 11 | 98795 |
GO LOTTE
KELVIN TYLER 7YO BAY MARE 55.0KG K L & V TYLER At the latest run from last on the turn 5th of 7 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Megalomaniac with 53kg at $12.20. Before that from last on the turn second last of 10 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Inflamed carrying 53kg at $17.40. Rates highly on best form and is worth including. |
11 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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| 12 | 26066 |
FLASH ROCA
KELVIN TYLER 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG M TYLER, E TYLER, K TYLER, V TYLER, J TYLER & L TYLER Last start second last of 7 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Megalomaniac carrying 54kg at $6.30. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track on March 8 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Ziggy Stardust with 56kg at $4.60. Worth one more chance. |
4 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 13 | 02080 |
FLOWER MOON
CENTAINE SPITTLES 7YO BAY MARE 55.0KG CENTAINE SPITTLES Last start from last on the turn 8th of 12 at Ashburton on March 12 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Cool 'N' Fast with 53kg at $27.20. The race before that eased back early on 10th of 13 at Ashburton on February 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Cool 'N' Fast carrying 58kg at $16.70. Tested again. |
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| 14 | 54160 |
SILVER LINING
ASHLEY FRYE 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG ASHLEY FRYE & PATRICK HOLMES Comes off a 59 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 11 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 2000m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Akenehi carrying 54.5kg at $39.90. The race before that 6th of 16 at Wingatui on January 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Aladdins Jem carrying 56.5kg at $64.20. Unreliable and needs to do more. |
1 K MUDHOO |
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