RICCARTON PARK 06 Aug 2025
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HOTELIERS CHALLENGE RATING 65 1200m Track: AW True |
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Miss Starlight is expected to burn across and lead from the wide draw. CAPE HORN (3) managed to put it all together and show his true ability when arriving just in time to score by a head here 4 weeks ago. He still has plenty to learn, but will only improve with racing, and can take the next step immediately. MARKET PLACE (1) has been racing well this prep on the Cambridge poly track, finishing third over 970m there earlier last month. He is down in class, and a 4kg claim will help reduce his top weight. Each way claims in this. BLUE VEIN (2) forced the pace here nearly a fortnight ago and only wilted late to finish fourth. He has a better draw this time, and his next win is not far away. MISS STARLIGHT (12) was an impressive maiden winner on debut before being put aside to mature. She cops another wide draw and does have some growing up to do, but on natural talent, she will be among the hardest to beat, if her mind is on the job. JACK ATTACK (6) was close up in third here 4 weeks ago and he carries 4kg less this time. Stick with him. SUGGESTED PLAY: Cape Horn has plenty of scope and should get the job done again.
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MARKET PLACE
PETER RUDKIN 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG J HINES & P J RUDKIN Most recently 3rd of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 10 over 970m, 1.5 len behind Seamsew with 54.5kg at $6.40. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Ellerslie on June 7 over 1100m, slow going 10 len behind Pokuru Gold with 53.5kg at $26.60. Sure to go well. |
6 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 2 | 0x084 |
BLUE VEIN
MEG CUNNEEN 8YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A & H BULL, T & H CAMERON, P J & MISS M E CUNNEEN, R & A FERRIMAN, B HAPETA, G JONES, L REARDON, MRS M RIDLEY, S RIDLEY, S & K WILLIAMSON At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on July 24 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Tap 'N' Go with 59kg at $21.60. The run before that 8th of 11 at Riccarton Park on June 21 over 1000m, in the wet; 7 len behind Ka Ying Lucky carrying 57.5kg at $11.10. Working up to a win. Can improve enough to take this out. |
2 T R MOSELEY |
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| 3 | 361 |
CAPE HORN
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG PITMAN RACING (AUS) SYNDICATE Most recently favourite; won by a neck at this track July 9 over 1200m defeating Yak Sha carrying 58.5kg at $2.90. The start before that 6th of 11 at this track on June 11 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Respectabelle with 55.5kg at $7.40. Can measure up again. |
9 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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| 4 | 85157 |
EX AYE
MAURICE FORDE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG M E FORDE Returns from a 52-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 13 at Oamaru on June 15 over 1200m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Magnastar carrying 57kg at $8.10. Before that 5th of 14 at Wingatui on June 1 over 1200m, in the wet; 10 len behind De Russian Rocket carrying 55kg at $4.20. Fully tested. |
4 Y ATCHAMAH |
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| 5 | 64431 |
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 Form hard to fault. Last start won by 2.25 len at this track July 24 over 1200m defeating Royal Assent carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. The run before that 3rd of 11 at this track on July 9 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Cape Horn with 58.5kg at $6.40. Has ability and is a top-three hope again. |
3 KAVISH CHOWDHOORY |
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| 6 | 7x133 |
JACK ATTACK
ROBBIE HOLMES 8YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MARILYN FORD, BRENDAN FORD, GERRY FORD & SCOTT FORD, ALLEN CHINN & RITA TURNER Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 13 at this track on July 9 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Elusive Impact carrying 58kg at $11.70. The start before that 3rd of 11 at this track on June 26 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Holdem with 58kg at $7.20. A bold showing is likely. |
7 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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| 7 | 03367 |
MIRABELLA
CLINTON ISDALE 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG EXPLOSIVE BREEDING LTD Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 10 over 970m, 6 len behind Seamsew with 52kg at $8.90. The race before that second last of 7 at Awapuni Synthetic on June 22 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Platinum Designs with 53.5kg at $11.90. Include in all combinations. |
5 COURTNEY BARNES |
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SECOND CHANCE
ANNA FURLONG 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG D & J ARTHUR, RED AND BLUE SYNDICATE (MGR: PETER WINCHESTER), D G & H A VOICE Most recently won by 1.75 len at this track July 24 over 1200m defeating Graeme John with 57.5kg at $9.40. The race before that 7th of 11 at this track on June 26 over 1200m, 3 len behind Holdem with 55.5kg at $13.60. Rates highly and is among the chances again. |
10 BRIDGET GRYLLS |
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PHAZED
DAVID WALSH 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG J D CORCORAN Dual acceptor. At the latest run 7th of 13 at this track on July 9 over 1200m, 2 len behind Elusive Impact carrying 56.5kg at $8.10. The race before that won by a head at this track June 26 over 1200m defeating Montero with 56.5kg at $6.70. Can do much better this time. |
8 ROHAN MUDHOO |
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| 10 | 04607 |
MEGALOMANIAC
MAURICE FORDE 8YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG M E FORDE At the latest run struggled in the run home; second last of 8 at Oamaru on July 20 over 2200m, on a wet track; 22 len behind Koyama with 51kg at $12. The start before that second last of 13 at this track on July 9 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Elusive Impact carrying 54kg at $28. Happy to overlook. |
12 A NAJIB |
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| 11 | 97259 |
GOLDEN HARVEST
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 9YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG M R PITMAN & J G WALSH Dual acceptor. Most recently ran last of 9 at this track on July 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Second Chance carrying 56.5kg at $6.40. Before that 5th of 13 at this track on July 9 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Elusive Impact carrying 54kg at $19.90. Needs to improve sharply. |
8 DONOVAN COOPER |
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MISS STARLIGHT
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS 3YO BROWN FILLY 54.0KG J F & K G PARSONS Resuming after a break; only one run when won by 4 len at this track May 29 over 1200m defeating Celtic Bling carrying 53.5kg at $5.40. Shows talent and will go close again. |
11 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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| 13 | 85465 |
THATS CHARMING
ANDREW CARSTON 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG 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 Most recently 5th of 9 at this track on July 24 over 1200m, 4 len behind Second Chance carrying 57kg at $8.50. The run before that 6th of 13 at this track on July 9 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Elusive Impact carrying 55kg at $6.50. Must improve off a last-start fifth over 1200m at this track to feature in the finish. |
1 BRANDON MAY |
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