Riverton 04 Apr 2026
GOING: S(6)
|
RIVERTON RURAL TRANSPORT RIVERTON CUP 2147m Track: SOFT 6 True |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Plenty of pace with Riviera Rebel and Vamos up front, pressured by Taimate Diva and Smooth Operator. SMOOTH OPERATOR (7) raced close to the pace, and fought very gamely when finishing fifth as the favourite in the Dunedin Cup 5 weeks ago, and he has been back to the trials since then. He demolished his rivals at Ascot Park in his penultimate start, and from a handy gate, he could even take this field all the way. Follow your money. RIVIERA REBEL (3) has been building up his fitness, and he found the good track against him last time out at Riccarton. If he strikes his preferred wet ground here, a form reversal is likely. Each way value. MAYOR OF NORWOOD (1) had to do too much work from a wide gate in the Dunedin Cup, and he weakened badly over the final stages. He has a good record on this track and is worth another chance. CAPO DELL IMPERO (2) made up many lengths when finishing runner-up in the Dunedin Cup, and he is likely to settle back here as well after copping a wide draw. Watch for him late. Include. ACCIDENTAL TOURIST (12) is very capable when in the right mood. Each way. SUGGESTED PLAY: Riviera Rebel each way in an even field.
|
||||
| 1 | 51190 |
MAYOR OF NORWOOD
BRIAN & SHANE ANDERTON 7YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG EST LATE P E SMITH Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 16 at Wingatui in the LR Dunedin Gold Cup on February 28 over 2400m, slow going 13 len behind Noble Knight carrying 58kg at $7.40. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 17 at Trentham in the G3 Wellington Cup on January 31 over 3200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Manzor Blue carrying 56.5kg at $15.70. Can bounce back. Well placed to find winning form again. |
6 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
|
| 2 | 92652 |
CAPO DELL IMPERO
BRIAN & SHANE ANDERTON 8YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG MRS J R SMITH, MS V A SMITH, MR P J DYER, MR C E MOREL, MS M E SARNEY, MRS M J HANDISIDES & MRS N MAGUIRE Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 16 at Wingatui in the LR Dunedin Gold Cup on February 28 over 2400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Noble Knight carrying 55.5kg at $22.90. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Wingatui on February 7 over 2200m, slow going 2.75 len behind In Vegas carrying 60kg at $5.30. Nearing a win and gets chance to break through. |
14 MS K WILLIAMS |
|
| 3 | x8500 |
RIVIERA REBEL
GRAHAM EADE & BROOKE KINCAID 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG P D JEFFREYS, G K EADE, P A EADE Last start raced on the pace before fading 11th of 13 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Royal Valour carrying 59kg at $14.20. The race before that 11th of 16 at Wingatui in the G3 White Robe Lodge Hcp on February 28 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Cluedo Lane carrying 59kg at $39.10. Overlook recent runs. Finds a suitable contest this time so expect sharp improvement. |
10 K MUDHOO |
|
| 4 | 22130 |
IN VEGAS
CENTAINE SPITTLES 7YO BAY MARE 57.0KG CENTAINE SPITTLES, STEVE CLARKE, RAY ABERNETHY, ALLISON TILSON & STEVE LOVETT Most recently 10th of 13 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Royal Valour carrying 58kg at $19.80. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Wingatui in the LR Dunedin Gold Cup on February 28 over 2400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Noble Knight carrying 53kg at $13.70. Major player on best form. |
17 |
|
| 5 | 200x6 |
VAMOS
KELVIN TYLER 6YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG DARREN TAYLOR, JENNY CHEEVERS & KIA CAR HA SYNDICATE Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 12 at this track on March 8 over 2000m, in the wet; 7 len behind Sight To See with 57kg at $8.20. Previously second-up won by 7 len at Wingatui November 5 2024 over 1600m in the wet defeating Sestina with 51kg at $8.20. Fitter but looks a forlorn hope. |
13 FLOOR MOERMAN |
|
| 6 | 1x772 |
BAUBLE
BRIAN & SHANE ANDERTON 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG B J ANDERTON ONZM & EST LATE L E ANDERTON Most recently sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 13 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1800m, 0.0 len behind Royal Valour with 54.5kg at $7.40. The race before that 7th of 11 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Trader with 60.5kg at $14.30. Leading prospect. |
11 Y ATCHAMAH |
|
| 7 | 56515 |
SMOOTH OPERATOR
STEPHANIE FAULKNER 6YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG BARRY AVIS, M VLASIC, R DAWKINS, P FAULKNER, K WALSH, D FERGUSON, M DIJKSTRA & S TWEEDIE Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 16 at Wingatui in the LR Dunedin Gold Cup on February 28 over 2400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Noble Knight with 53kg at $3.30. Before that scored a big 6 len win at Ascot Park February 14 over 2600m on a rain affected track defeating Noble Knight carrying 54.5kg at $2.90. Shapes as a top chance on recent form. |
1 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
|
| 8 | 21x30 |
PAR TEE
LEDA BECK 7YO BAY MARE 54.0KG B S WILSON, L A BECK & J C SPENCER Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 2600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Smooth Operator carrying 58kg at $10. Second run from a spell got back early 11th of 16 at Wingatui in the LR Dunedin Gold Cup on February 28 over 2400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Noble Knight with 53kg at $39.70. Worth following up. |
5 T R MOSELEY |
|
| 9 | 24404 |
SESTINA
JO-ANNE DALTON 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG A B & MRS K R HARPER, MRS J F & T KILKELLY Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on March 8 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Sight To See with 56.5kg at $14.10. Before that second last of 15 at Wingatui in the LR Hazlett Stakes on February 7 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Witz End with 53kg at $64.30. Definite winning chance. Well-placed so expect a lot more. |
12 ROHAN MUDHOO |
|
| 10 | 77810 |
TAIMATE DIVA
ANDREW CARSTON 7YO BAY MARE 54.0KG TAIMATE EQUINE FOUNDATION SYNDICATE (MGR: DAVID HICKMAN) Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start failed to make an impression; 14th of 16 at Wingatui in the LR Dunedin Gold Cup on February 28 over 2400m, slow going 9 len behind Noble Knight with 53kg at $50. Before that won by 1.3 len at Ashburton February 20 over 2200m on a soft track defeating Iffididit with 55kg at $15.70. Will need to do a bit more. |
7 M HUDSON |
|
| 11 | 610x0 |
TELLME YOU LOVEME
ROBYN AYTON 8YO BAY MARE 54.0KG P R AYTON, N AYTON, P BLOOMFIELD, C BERRY & D LUFF Second run back. First-up after eight months ran last of 10 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1500m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Inflamed carrying 54.5kg at $34.20. Previously second-up 11th of 15 at Riccarton Park on April 12 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Jaffa carrying 56kg at $43.40. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred. |
9 TRISTON MOODLEY |
|
| 12 | 31003 |
ACCIDENTAL TOURIST
ROBERT DENNIS 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG S P BELLEW, R BELLEW, D J OLPHERT, J W MURRELL, T M BELLEW, D HIGGINS & G J BEARDSLEY Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track on March 8 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Sight To See carrying 55kg at $3.50. The start before that got back early 11th of 16 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Aladdins Jem carrying 58.5kg at $52.90. Further improvement expected. |
8 DONOVAN COOPER |
|
| 13 | x0000 |
PEACHY KEEN
LEN & LACY STEWART 5YO GREY GELDING 54.0KG P M COLLINS, GAVIN HAMEL, GRANT HAMEL, J MOODIE, D RAMSEY, G GILBERT, EVERGREEN SYNDICATE, SID KEEN & MURRAY KERSE At the latest run second last of 13 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Royal Valour with 54kg at $22.50. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on March 8 over 2000m, in the wet; 10 len behind Sight To See with 58kg at $14. Hard to have. |
3 G A JOGOO |
|
| 14 | 00060 |
PRINCE ALBY
KELVIN TYLER 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG K L & V TYLER Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently second last of 16 at Wingatui in the LR Dunedin Gold Cup on February 28 over 2400m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Noble Knight carrying 53kg at $26.10. The run before that 6th of 10 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 2600m, slow going 9 len behind Smooth Operator carrying 54kg at $10.70. A better run is on the cards. |
4 JACK TAPLIN |
|
| 15 | 03407 |
COMPLICATE
BRETT INGLIS 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG D G & MRS V M CASELEY, MISS M L GAZZARD & B A INGLIS At the latest run 7th of 9 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 2600m, 4.5 len behind Henry Thomas carrying 56.5kg at $19.70. The run before that got back early 10th of 16 at Wingatui in the LR Dunedin Gold Cup on February 28 over 2400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Noble Knight carrying 53kg at $57.20. Has been racing well. Finds a suitable contest this time so she can bounce back. |
20 |
|
| 16 | 03091 |
SIGHT TO SEE
KELVIN TYLER 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG K L & V TYLER & C D WAKELY-TATA Last start favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track March 8 over 2000m in heavy going defeating Sefton with 53kg at $3.40. The run before that got back early 9th of 16 at Trentham on January 31 over 2100m, slow going 4.5 len behind The Precursor carrying 56kg at $136.30. She has a fine record at her home track and can easily do the job again. |
2 AMBER RIDDELL |
|
| 17 | 51326 |
GENERATION JOY
TERRY KENNEDY 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG CRAIG, JIM, JACK, WILLIAM & JIMMY HUNTER & GUS WOOD Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 16 at Wingatui in the LR Dunedin Gold Cup on February 28 over 2400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Noble Knight with 53.5kg at $39.20. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Wingatui on February 7 over 2200m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind In Vegas with 54kg at $11.40. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. |
18 |
|
| 18 | 526x5 |
A MANDARIN
ANDREA DICKSON 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG MS A J DICKSON Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 10 at Wingatui on March 15 over 2200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Caffeinated carrying 59kg at $18.80. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 2200m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Short carrying 58kg at $8. Is a second up winner in the past but others rate better. |
8 |
|
| 19 | 55941 |
CAFFEINATED
EBONY TURNER 5YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG E C TURNER & Y DURHAM Most recently won by 1.5 len at Wingatui March 15 over 2200m on a rain affected track defeating Miss Enzed carrying 54.5kg at $6.80. The race before that 4th of 10 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 2600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Smooth Operator carrying 54kg at $27.40. Hard to envisage a win today. |
1 |
|
| 20 | 32071 |
MEGALOMANIAC
MAURICE FORDE 8YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG M E FORDE Dual acceptor. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.7 len at Wingatui March 27 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Claudius Maximuss carrying 54kg at $18.70. The race before that 7th of 9 at this track on March 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Rochello carrying 57kg at $5.50. Not keen. |
10 |
|