RICCARTON PARK 14 May 2026
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BOOK A SUITE MID-WINTER XMAS RACES 20 JUNE RATING 65 1200m Track: SYNTHETIC True |
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Genuine tempo with Hard Attack to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. ARCTIC JEWEL (8) got in the final stride to score by a short-head here a fortnight ago when making a winning poly track debut. She was racing in stakes company before that, and does have a fair bit of upside. She carries the same weight, and in a field that is not much tougher, she can win again. CELTIC BLING (9) was a beaten favourite when finishing fourth here last time out over 1400m. She may be better suited to 1200m for now, and despite copping a wide gate, she can have a big say in the finish of this race. Follow your money. LEINSTER (11) has yet to try a poly surface, but his form on the turf has recently been good in some handy fields. He needs to be saved up for the one run, and if he can find the gaps at the right time, then he can win a race like this. HELLO BESS (16) was a beaten favourite here 2 weeks ago when fresh. She strips fitter, so stick with her. MOGUL (2) ran on late here over 1400m, and he can figure in the top 4 again. DRAGON BISCUIT (4) is also worth including. SUGGESTED PLAY: Arctic Jewel to win, and Leinster each-way value.
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| 1 | x9000 |
ENTERPRISE
LYN PRENDERGAST 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG G & S ANDERSON & M BOOTS Last start raced on the pace before fading 10th of 15 at Riccarton Park on May 2 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Toronto with 54.5kg at $43.30. The start before that ran last of 12 at Riccarton Park on April 25 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Mi Bella carrying 56.5kg at $22.80. A win doesn’t look likely. |
6 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 2 | x4363 |
MOGUL
ANDREW CARSTON 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG MRS S J & T A HASTINGS, A M & O L TUTHILL, H J R, J R, M J & MRS S A WIGLEY Dual acceptor. Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind War Court carrying 54.5kg at $7.10. The run before that 6th of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Sacred Dior carrying 60kg at $4.10. Capable enough on his day and is one of the major players. |
10 JOE DOYLE |
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| 3 | x5490 |
ARDEE BOY
AINSLEY MCLEOD 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG AINSLEY MCLEOD & PETER CORBETT Most recently second last of 12 at Riccarton Park on April 25 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Mi Bella with 55kg at $112.30. The race before that ran last of 9 at Hawera on February 27 over 1400m, 9 len behind Omega Boy with 56kg at $20.50. Has a nice gate but this will test. |
2 BRANDON MAY |
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| 4 | 35082 |
DRAGON BISCUIT
CHERI TREMBATH 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG TIN TAV SYNDICATE Most recently 2nd of 15 at Riccarton Park on May 2 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Moon Goddess with 58.5kg at $15.80. The start before that 8th of 12 at Ashburton on March 12 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Mis Speaks with 56kg at $11. Thereabouts last time out. One of the main hopes. |
8 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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| 5 | 44220 |
GROVE STREET
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P MCCANN, M M & M R PITMAN Last start 10th of 12 at Riccarton Park on April 25 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Mi Bella with 53kg at $17.30. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Riverton on April 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Eye Spy carrying 53kg at $3.60. Disappointing last time and others preferred. |
9 DONOVAN COOPER |
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| 6 | 300x0 |
JACK ATTACK
ROBBIE HOLMES 8YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MARILYN FORD, BRENDAN FORD, GERRY FORD & SCOTT FORD, ALLEN CHINN & RITA TURNER Second run back. First-up after five months raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 10 len behind War Court carrying 54kg at $23.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at this track on June 26 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Holdem with 58kg at $7.20. Looks tested on the first up effort. |
15 L T HEMI |
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| 7 | 94175 |
JETSTREAM
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG C D & E A COWELL, G H & R J CARR, L VIBERT, S WEBSTER & M R PITMAN Last start 5th of 15 at Riccarton Park on May 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Moon Goddess with 57.5kg at $25.10. Before that 7th of 13 at Riccarton Park on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Pure Artist carrying 58.5kg at $18.80. Sure to be thereabouts. |
12 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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| 8 | 51201 |
ARCTIC JEWEL
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG W T JORDAN, MAPPERLEY STUD LTD, M P ROBERTSON, SHAW'S BLOODSTOCK LTD & STORM MAP LTD Last start won by a 0.2 len at this track April 30 over 1200m defeating Mystic Ocean with 55.5kg at $3.10. The race before that ran last of 14 at Riverton in the LR Gore Guineas on April 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Better Shared with 55kg at $18.50. Sure to measure up here. |
4 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 9 | 34544 |
CELTIC BLING
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG TE AKAU STUD & GN & CM BLOODSTOCK LTD Form hard to fault. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Queen Of Naples carrying 56.5kg at $3.70. Before that ran on from midfield; 4th of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Sacred Dior carrying 56.5kg at $5.20. Encouraging effort last start. Key runner who should run well. |
14 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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| 10 | 0539x |
RUSSIAN ROSETTE
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG P CONNOLLY, A DENNIS, D MCNICHOLL, G PROCTOR, A WALTERS, P WILSON, M & J WOODS & PITMAN RACING $2 A DAY SYNDICATE Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Kumara January 10 over 1150m, soft track; 5 len behind El Vaquero with 55kg at $5.60. When resuming last campaign tenth of 12 at Riccarton Park November 12 over 1000m, soft track; 6 len behind Charm Manhattan with 56kg at $15.20. Cannot enthuse. |
1 A NAJIB |
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| 11 | 90234 |
LEINSTER
JOHN BLACKADDER 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG SAM LENNOX, GUY LENNOX, JOSH LENNOX, TOBY LENNOX, JANE LENNOX, CHLOE LENNOX, ADAM LENNOX, HOLLY LENNOX Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 15 at Riccarton Park on May 2 over 1200m, slow going 1.3 len behind Moon Goddess carrying 57.5kg at $17.80. Before that 3rd of 13 at Riccarton Park on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Pure Artist with 55.5kg at $9.20. Hard to beat on his best form. |
13 BRIDGET GRYLLS |
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| 12 | 6x061 |
GATTINA
MIKE MCCANN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG MIKE MCCANN, BJ JEFFERIES, PHIL BLACKTOPP, DAVE FORRESTER, KRISSIE & MATT KALNINS, MURRAY CAMPBELL, KEVIN HARE, ANNETTE NEWMANN, MAX SKELTON, DARRYN POWER, MEG FULFORD, ABRAM DE VRIES, NIKKI GRAHAM, LUCY ELPHICK, TONIE DE VRIES, MICHELE DE VRIES, LIAM BRENNAN & MORGAN POWELL Last start won by a 0.1 len at this track April 30 over 1200m defeating Dubonnet Rouge carrying 54.5kg at $16.40. The start before that 6th of 16 at Riccarton Park on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Dakota with 56.5kg at $95.40. Harder here but can feature in the finish. |
3 ALAN LAI |
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| 13 | 04210 |
HARD ATTACK
ANDREW CARSTON 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG D COLE, N COLE, S COLE, A CARTSON, O MILNE, M VENKATESH, D GREEN, PUSSY GALORE SYND, K & P SULLIVAN At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 11th of 15 at Riccarton Park on May 2 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Moon Goddess with 56.5kg at $13.40. The start before that won by 1.5 len at Ashburton April 2 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Ifyoustartmeup with 56.5kg at $7.20. Worth another chance. |
5 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 14 | 76616 |
MOMENTO
BRIAN & SHANE ANDERTON 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG B J ANDERTON ONZM, S C ANDERTON & MRS S M ANDERTON Last start second last of 7 at Wingatui on April 27 over 1200m, in the wet; 10 len behind Tycoon Prince carrying 56.5kg at $5.40. Before that won by 1.75 len at Ashburton April 16 over 1200m defeating Our Sallyann with 56.5kg at $15.80. Major player on best form. |
16 C A CAMPBELL |
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| 15 | 03030 |
SAILOR GIRL
ROBERT DENNIS 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG BRETT HASSALL & R & CM HASSALL FAMILY TRUST Dual acceptor. At the latest run 10th of 15 at Riccarton Park on May 2 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Moon Goddess with 54kg at $27.50. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Riverton on April 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Better Shared carrying 55kg at $12.60. Expect she will make amends. |
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HELLO BESS
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG GN & CM BLOODSTOCK LTD & TE AKAU STUD Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 10 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Arctic Jewel carrying 56.5kg at $2.60. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Our Clarry with 55.5kg at $3.90. Will come on from that run and is among the better hopes. |
7 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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