Riverton 06 Apr 2026
GOING: S(5)
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HALDER HEDGECUTTING / OLPHERT CONTRACTING GUMMIES BUSH HANDICAP 1400m Track: SOFT 5 True |
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Plenty of pace from In Awe, The Red Rhino and Highland Fling primarily. THE RED RHINO (7) has changed stables since his last start at Riccarton, where he gave him rather quickly. He will appreciate some one-on-one care, and he is nicely placed in this after a 3kg claim. If ready, he can take this out at some good value. DAVID MOSS (1) needed his fresh-up run badly here nearly a month ago, and he might need this hit-out as well, but he meets a modest field, and his best would take him a long way to winning this. GENTLE BEN (2) has been mixing his form, and has a good record on this track. He has found the right race, and he is expected to bounce back into some form here. COCKAHOOP (3) was in good form earlier in the year, but has mixed his results since then. He cops a decent draw, and he is well worth including in all top 4 combos. ENDEAN AFFAIR (8) is proving to be hard to catch, but he is another in a race full of each-way chances, who can take this out if he is in the right mood. SUGGESTED PLAY: The Red Rhino can take this out.
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| 1 | 17x98 |
DAVID MOSS
JO-ANN GORDON 6YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG MISS J M GORDON, M J SMELLIE & J T STRONG Ran on late for eighth on the first day, after being first-up after five months and finishing 9th of 12 at this track on March 8 over 1400m, in the wet; 18 len behind Bonsai Bob carrying 60kg at $6.30. Stick with him at each-way value. |
6 K MUDHOO |
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| 2 | 50402 |
GENTLE BEN
BILL MCNAMARA 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG BILL MCNAMARA & LENA WELLS Was a game runner-up on Saturday here, following on from his 10th of 15 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Perlino carrying 59.5kg at $27.80. Each way claims. |
9 T R MOSELEY |
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| 3 | 99856 |
COCKAHOOP
LISA VAUGHAN 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG MRS ONAWE MILLER & MR BLAIR WILSON Fought on well for 6th on Saturday, and before that he was 5th of 9 at this track on March 8 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Rochello with 53kg at $7.60. Include in all top 4 combos. |
4 G A JOGOO |
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| 4 | 54653 |
HIGHLAND FLING
SALLY MCKAY 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG L ANDERSON, B ANNISON, P & R BRADEN, G COPPINS, S EASTWOOD, M EVANS, K MACKIE, S MCKAY, G MCMILLAN, T MCMURTRIE, D O'CONNEL, A & T RAYNER, R STRONACH, S TAYLOR-VAN DEN YSSEL, G VAN DEN YSSEL & P WALLIS Was much better then finishing third on Saturday, and before that he was 5th of 12 at this track on March 8 over 1400m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Bonsai Bob with 59kg at $14.10. Stick with him, despite the wide gate. |
11 DONOVAN COOPER |
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| 5 | 10000 |
HANGONHARRY
SALLY MCKAY 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG P J DOBSON, J D AGNEW, B H SINCLAIR & G J MCLELLAN No go on Saturday, and before that he was second last of 13 at this track on March 8 over 2000m, in the wet; 46 len behind Lined Satin with 58kg at $42.50. Not for us.. |
10 DONOVAN COOPER |
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| 6 | x0790 |
IN AWE
GARY GIBSON 8YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG D GOLLAN, W CHRISTIE, D & D GIBSON Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently second last of 12 at this track on March 8 over 1400m, in the wet; 38 len behind Bonsai Bob carrying 58kg at $22.20. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 14 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Ziggy Stardust with 58.5kg at $84.70. Struggling to make a case. |
2 Y ATCHAMAH |
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| 7 | 6500x |
THE RED RHINO
KARA DICKSON 8YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG G R DAVIS Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation 16th of 18 at Riccarton Park January 24 over 1800m, in the wet; 20 len behind Flamboyance carrying 57.5kg at $14.60. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Phar Lap Racecourse October 9 over 1200m slow track defeating Fawke Lightning with 58.5kg at $14. Looks a key runner. |
5 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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| 8 | 07360 |
ENDEAN AFFAIR
CYRILLE LEVEQUE 7YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG A O BURTON & MRS L A HUNT At the latest run 10th of 14 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Abit Sassy carrying 53.5kg at $6.90. Before that 6th of 13 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Marella Miss carrying 54.5kg at $7.70. Can do better and might be a surprise packet. |
8 A NAJIB |
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| 9 | 57639 |
EX AYE
MAURICE FORDE 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG M E FORDE At the latest run 9th of 14 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Dupont with 55kg at $22.80. The race before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Abit Sassy with 54.5kg at $20. Worth another chance. |
10 BRANDON MAY |
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| 10 | 53100 |
FIRST EMINENT
AMBER HOFFMAN 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG AMBIES ARMY SYNDICATE, BITABANTER SYNDICATE, A N JOHNSTON & R G TAIT At the latest run 12th of 14 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Dupont carrying 56kg at $56.80. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 16 at Riccarton Park Rating 65 on February 4 over 1600m, slow going 12 len behind Professional Lad carrying 56.5kg at $75.50. Strong contender on her best form. |
3 BRETT MURRAY |
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| 11 | 95x07 |
PROUDTOBEHERE
TERRY KENNEDY 5YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG J BROCK, C CHRISP, J S FAULKS, T R FRAMPTON, J GOULD, T W LANE, I C MORGAN, P PARDOE, S PUNNETT, R M SHERIDAN, T F P THOMPSON, R VERMA & V H WITHEY Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up second last of 11 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Boss 'N' Highheels with 54kg at $12.20. Second run from a spell 7th of 14 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Dupont with 54kg at $45.80. This looks a tough task. |
7 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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| 12 | 00084 |
PERFECT CALIFORNIA
SHANKAR MUNIANDY 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG S MUNIANDY & K SELVAN Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on March 8 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Bonsai Bob carrying 52kg at $20. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 12 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Claudius Maximuss carrying 54kg at $19.30. Looking to others. |
1 ROHAN MUDHOO |
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