Riccarton   02 May 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

AVON CITY FORD EASTER CUP 1600m

Track: SOFT 5     Out 2.5m from 1100m to 600m, Remainder True  

Slick pace with Graeme John finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. ANDERSON BRIDGE (8) was a beaten favourite in the G2 Awapuni Gold Cup 5 weeks ago when not striding out on a track that was too holding at Trentham. His form over this trip prior was very good, and he is the one to beat for us. STONYBRECK (2) always tries his best and is normally very consistent when fit. He will be close to his peak, fifth up from a spell, and with Opie Bosson sticking with him, he can take this out. SIR ALBERT (1) has mixed his form this year, and he will appreciate dropping back to his pet trip of a mile here. If the track is not too wet, then he comes right into this. Each way. OUR APPROVAL (9) has held his form since arriving in this grade, and his fifth 2 starts back, followed by a third as the favourite here 5 days ago, have been runs that were full of merit. Stick with him. BETTY SPAGHETTI (5) did not have much luck off a tough trip here last week over 2000m, and this assignment over 1600m is more in her wheelhouse. Don't risk her. SUGGESTED PLAY: Anderson Bridge will be hard to beat, and watch Betty Spaghetti at odds.
1 82029 SIR ALBERT
TERRI RAE
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
M J CHITTICK, L DUNGEY, C A FISCHER, D H HERBERT, P D & MRS P M MCBREEN, S W MCLEISH, MRS H RAE, T RAE, C RICHARDS, R RICHARDS & EST LATE S G TOOLEY
Last start 9th of 14 at this track in the G3 Canterbury Gold Cup on April 25 over 2000m, slow going 3 len behind Bauble carrying 59kg at $6.20. The race before that 2nd of 17 at this track on April 11 over 1600m, slow going 0.3 len behind Toa Haka carrying 59kg at $7.10. Sure to be in the thick of things again.
4
JACK TAPLIN
DARK BLUE, WHITE DISC, STRIPED SLEEVES, WHITE CAP
2 x0734 STONYBRECK
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
TE AKAU NORTHERN SCOTLAND RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM)
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 17 at this track on April 11 over 1600m, slow going 0.5 len behind Toa Haka carrying 57kg at $11.60. Before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 13 at this track on March 21 over 1800m, neck behind Royal Valour with 58.5kg at $4. One of the major hopes.
2
O P BOSSON
ORANGE, BLUE STARS, ORANGE SLEEVES, BLUE STRIPES
3 35010 TOMASINA
SABIN KIRKLAND
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
BEVERLEY JONES RACING LTD
Last start 10th of 16 at this track in the LR Great Easter Stakes on April 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Inflamed with 54.5kg at $38.10. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.9 len at Riverton April 4 over 1400m in soft going defeating Canasta with 53kg at $8.30. Can't enthuse.
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HAYLEY HASSMAN
RED, WHITE QUARTERS, BLUE SLEEVES
4 30000 TUMUCH
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P G LYON & J F PARSONS
At the latest run 13th of 17 at this track on April 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Toa Haka carrying 56.5kg at $68.20. The start before that ran last of 16 at Wingatui in the G3 White Robe Lodge Hcp on February 28 over 1600m, slow going 15 len behind Cluedo Lane with 59kg at $10.50. Has ability and is one of the chances.
1
FLOOR MOERMAN
RED, WHITE MALTESE CROSS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE ARM BANDS, WHITE CAP
5 08730 BETTY SPAGHETTI
ANNA FURLONG
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
R C DENNIS, B, J & J FODIE, H ROBINSON, GARY POPHAM, TOM DIXON, BOTTING FAMILY, BARRON FAMILY, ROBBIES BETTY SYNDICATE, CS & PS SYNDICATE, LUCKY JACK SYNDICATE, RACKERS SYNDICATE & STABLE INVESTMENTS SYNDICATE
Most recently raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at this track in the G3 Canterbury Gold Cup on April 25 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Bauble carrying 57kg at $9.60. Before that 3rd of 17 at this track on April 11 over 1600m, slow going long-neck behind Toa Haka with 53.5kg at $12.90. Solid top three prospects.
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BILLY JACOBSON
SKY BLUE, GOLD SEAMS, WHITE SLEEVES WITH GOLD SEAMS, GOLD , SKY BLUE CHEQUERED CAP
6 22849 IFFIDIDIT
ANNA FURLONG
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
A E, A M, G L, L S & S L DUNCAN, EAST WEST FENCING LTD, G JOHNSON, J R LAST-HARRIS, E M MCGRATH-WEBBER, D J & S MULLALLY, NEXT LEVEL DEVELOPMENTS LTD, G & R PANNETT, M & P PIEBENGA, B & R N PRESTON, M J & M P SHEPPARD
Last start 9th of 16 at this track in the LR Great Easter Stakes on April 25 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Inflamed carrying 54kg at $21.50. The start before that 4th of 13 at this track on March 21 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Royal Valour carrying 56kg at $7.40. In the right race this time and is among the chances.
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K R HERCOCK
NAVY BLUE, WHITE KNIGHT,WHITE CAP
7 44714 ROYAL VALOUR
BEVAN & ROBYN WILSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
B W & MRS R A WILSON
Last start 4th of 14 at this track in the G3 Canterbury Gold Cup on April 25 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Bauble with 59kg at $24.70. Before that won by a 0.0 len at this track March 21 over 1800m defeating Bauble with 53kg at $17.90. Rates highly and can break back.
9
DONOVAN COOPER
orange, black QUARTERS, orange sleeves, black armband, black cap
8 15118 ANDERSON BRIDGE
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY, COPPER BELT LODGE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
S GRAY, P J HICKMAN, P G HUMPHRIES, MS C S TERRY, K & R THOMAS, MRS B GRAY, M MITCHELL & MCINTEER FAMILY SYNDICATE
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 16 at Trentham in the G2 Awapuni Gold Cup on March 28 over 2100m, slow going 5 len behind He's A Doozy carrying 55kg at $4.10. The race before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a 0.2 len at Trentham March 1 over 1600m in soft going defeating Greenwich carrying 59.5kg at $1.50. Finds an easier race this time and can bounce straight back.
10
BRUNO QUEIROZ
Royal Blue, Gold Checks, Striped Sleeves
9 42253 OUR APPROVAL
BRIAN & SHANE ANDERTON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
S J BEGLEY, R BERRY, R E DEVLIN, B C, G W & MRS M J FORD & V PETERS-FORD
Most recently 3rd of 7 at Wingatui on April 27 over 1500m, in the wet; 2 len behind Megalomaniac with 59.5kg at $2.50. The start before that 5th of 17 at this track on April 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Toa Haka carrying 53kg at $19.10. One of the prime contenders.
5
MS K WILLIAMS
EMERALD GREEN, GOLD STAR BAND, EMERALD GREEN SLEEVES,GOLD STAR, QUARTERS CAP
10 6x165 GRAEME JOHN
DAVID WALSH
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
ALAN & ROWLAND BARTLETT & IAN HOLLOWAY
Most recently 5th of 16 at this track in the LR Great Easter Stakes on April 25 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Inflamed carrying 53kg at $22.80. Before that 6th of 14 at this track on March 21 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Iron Hawk carrying 58kg at $14. Will be harder to beat this time.
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AMBER RIDDELL
DEEP PINK, BLACK FERNLEAF,DEEP PINK SLEEVES, TURQUOISE STARS, DEEP PINK CAP WITH TURQUOISE STARS
11 67x53 MR BULLY TEE
LANCE ROBINSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
MERV HALL & FIONA ANDERSEN, LANCE & CHRISTINE ROBINSON
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 11 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Toa Haka carrying 54kg at $35.40. Second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1600m, 0.3 len behind Ballistic Miss carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Has to be considered.
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TRISTON MOODLEY
PURPLE,GOLD SEAMS,PURPLE SLEEVES,GOLD DIAMOND ARMBANDS,CAP,PURPLE SEAMS
12 x9712 CANASTA
ANNA FURLONG
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
P J CUNNEEN BLOODSTOCK LTD
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 11 at Riverton on April 4 over 1400m, slow going 0.9 len behind Tomasina with 55kg at $5.80. The start before that came from midfield and scored a big 4.5 len win at this track March 4 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Bodleian carrying 57.5kg at $3.90. Thereabouts last time out. Likely to feature again.
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T R MOSELEY
NAVY,WHITE KNIGHT,CAP