Riccarton 26 Sep 2026
GOING: S(5)
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THE SEFTON RATING 75 1200m Track: SOFT 5 Out 7m to 1000m then 10m to Winning Post |
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Strong tempo likely with several going forward, headed by Miss Starlight and Nuncio. COOL AZA RENE (5) tried her heart out when finishing second fresh up on a heavy track here 4 weeks ago. She is just as good on firmer surfaces, and with another trial to bring her fitness along since then, she can go one better. COOL 'N' FAST (2) is a lightly tried 5YO gelding who made good progress last season, and will resume with a couple of quiet tune-up trials under his belt. A wide gate is the only query for us, but he should still be included in all top 4 combos. MI BELLA (7) is a very handy mare who was fourth as the favourite fresh up here 4 weeks ago when needing the run. She normally improves second up, and she is worth following up. LUNA CAPELLA (12) was very disappointing fresh up as the favourite in a weaker field than this, but she is so much better than that, and we won't drop her yet. MISS STARLIGHT (13) ran along much too hard in front here 2 weeks ago and understandably folded up in the run home. She will be at her peak fitness third up, so stick with her. SUGGESTED PLAY: Cool Aza Rene can win this.
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MOTIONTIME
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 6YO BAY MARE 60.0KG R D SUTHERLAND Last start 5th of 9 at this track on September 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Iron Hawk carrying 52kg at $39.70. The run before that 6th of 9 at this track on August 29 over 1000m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Moving Melody carrying 54kg at $20.30. Has the ability to be in the finish. |
5 OHARA NAJIB |
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| 2 | 1123x |
COOL 'N' FAST
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 5YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG TE AKAU COOL 'N' FAST RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation third of 15 at this track May 2 over 1200m, soft track; 3 len behind Toronto carrying 58kg at $7. Previously first up; third of 14 at Ellerslie September 6 2025 over 1100m, soft track; 1.2 len behind First Dance with 59.5kg at $4.50. Expected to feature. |
15 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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| 3 | 0261x |
AIRPARK HUSTLER
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G HARRIS & M R PITMAN Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation by 0.6 len Wingatui May 31 over 1200m in the wet defeating French Doll with 56kg at $3.30. Previously first up; eighth of 14 at this track September 27 over 1400m, 5 len behind Little But Fierce with 60kg at $4.60. Worth serious top 4 consideration. |
7 L DOUGLAS |
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| 4 | 14962 |
HEY NOW
ALAN REEVES 8YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D J BROOK Comes off a 37 day let-up. Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 20 over 1400m, 0.0 len behind Graeme John carrying 58.5kg at $6.30. The race before that from last on the turn 6th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 5 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Mr Fortrus carrying 54kg at $25.80. Likely to struggle against this line-up. |
12 T R MOSELEY |
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| 5 | 424x2 |
COOL AZA RENE
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG TE AKAU ONE COOL BEEL RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd of 9 at this track on August 29 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Honor The Name carrying 57.5kg at $4.60. Previously second-up 8th of 12 in the LR Canterbury Belle Stakes at this track on September 13 2025 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Miss Starlight with 56.5kg at $7.50. Fitter and is a leading contender. |
14 KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR |
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EYE SPY
BRIAN & SHANE ANDERTON 7YO BAY MARE 58.0KG B J ANDERTON ONZM, MRS S M & EST LATE L E ANDERTON Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 12 at this track on August 8 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Honor The Name with 56.5kg at $16.30. Second run from a spell ran second last of 9 at this track on August 29 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Honor The Name with 58.5kg at $11.60. Sure to be thereabouts. |
6 L T HEMI |
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MI BELLA
ANNA FURLONG 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG SR PREMIER MI BELLA SYNDICATE (MGR: BRENT COOPER) Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 9 at this track on August 29 over 1200m, in the wet; 5 len behind Honor The Name with 54.5kg at $3.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at this track on January 24 over 1200m, on heavy track; nose behind Moon Money with 57.5kg at $10.10. Rates highly and should improve sharply. |
10 TOM WIGRAM |
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ENTERPRISE
LYN PRENDERGAST 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG G & S ANDERSON & M BOOTS Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign post a big 4 len win. Riccarton Park Synthetic May 14 over 1200m defeating Arctic Jewel with 57kg at $5.20. First up last campaign ninth of 11 at Ashburton February 20 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Pizarro with 59.5kg at $12.20. Has claims if presented on song. |
16 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 9 | 4330x |
THE DIVINER
NAYTON MITCHELL 7YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG LIBBY BLEAKLEY & NAYTON MITCHELL Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 16 at Wingatui February 28 over 1600m, soft track; 7 len behind Aladdins Jem with 55kg at $50.70. Previously first up; fourth of 13 at Ashburton October 19 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Winexpress with 58kg at $26.10. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
9 Y ATCHAMAH |
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| 10 | 4481x |
NUNCIO
L DIDHAM 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG P J CUNNEEN BLOODSTOCK LTD Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by 2.25 len this track April 25 over 1400m slow track defeating Wanderin Spelle carrying 59.5kg at $8.70. First up last campaign second last of 10 at this track September 13 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Hooray For Harry carrying 59.5kg at $12.30. Has a chance from the pole position. |
1 C A CAMPBELL |
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| 11 | 7x712 |
HASSTOBEFAST
NAYTON MITCHELL 8YO BAY MARE 56.0KG C JOHNSON, M CUNNEEN, P WINCHESTER, N MITCHELL, B WILKINSON J JOHNSON & S SHORE Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 7 at Awapuni Synthetic on August 30 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Party Rocking carrying 55.5kg at $4.70. The run before that won by a 0.2 len at Awapuni Synthetic on August 13 over 1000m defeating Showbastian Coe carrying 54kg at $6.10. In the finish last time and is a top 4 player. |
2 SIMA MXOTHWA |
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| 12 | 243x6 |
LUNA CAPELLA
ANNA FURLONG 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG P J BLACKTOPP, L CALDER, S A COUTTS, D CROCKFORD, R W FERRIMAN, FOUR HOOFED CLOVER SYNDICATE, C GOODLAND, M F JONES, E M MCGRATH-WEBBER, J RABBETTE, G J STANLEY, J N STARR, THE NESS SYNDICATE, C TSE, G WEBBER, R A WEBSTER & P WINCHESTER Second-up. First-up after six months ran second last of 7 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Palace Princess with 56.5kg at $3. Previously second-up won by 2 len at Wingatui on January 17 over 1200m in soft going defeating Moon Goddess with 56kg at $7.60. Will take a lot from that run and looks tough to beat. |
8 BRIDGET GRYLLS |
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| 13 | 32x98 |
MISS STARLIGHT
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG J F & K G PARSONS Third-up today. First-up ran last of 9 at this track on August 29 over 1200m, in the wet; 8 len behind Honor The Name carrying 57kg at $6.70. Second-up faded in the straight 8th of 12 at this track on September 12 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Hakkinen with 56.5kg at $22. Stick with her. |
11 ROHAN MUDHOO |
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PHAZED
DAVID WALSH 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG J D CORCORAN Third-up today. Resumes off a 37 day letup. Resuming 4th of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 5 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Captain Roy with 56.5kg at $6.90. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.3 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 20 over 1200m defeating Jetstream carrying 55.5kg at $6.40. Stick with her for all combinations. |
17 M HUDSON |
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| 15 | 6510x |
PURE ARTIST
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG PITMAN RACING (AUS) SYNDICATE First-up. Finished off last campaign 13th of 15 at this track May 2 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Toronto carrying 55.5kg at $8.70. First up last campaign eighth of 13 at this track November 8 over 1200m, 5 len behind Platinum Pantheon carrying 57.5kg at $8.30. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
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THE BIG PICTURE
DAVID WALSH 8YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG F J & H T O'LEARY Second-up. First-up after seven months 5th of 10 at this track on September 12 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Recital carrying 59kg at $16.50. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at Trentham on January 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Quello Dolce carrying 60kg at $5.20. Is worth including in all combos. |
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| 17 | 3210x |
THE CHARM
ALAN BROWNE 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG P J & T L RODEWALD First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at Ellerslie May 7 2025 over 1600m, soft track; 19 len behind Bassoroc with 58.5kg at $16.60. First up last campaign fifth of 11 at Te Aroha February 12 2025 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Chinook carrying 58.5kg at $32.90. Prefer to see how he returns. |
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