Riccarton 02 May 2026
GOING: S(5)
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MARSHALL BATTERIES RATING 65 1200m Track: SOFT 5 Out 2.5m from 1100m to 600m, Remainder True |
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Expecting a solid pace with Giannis, Sailor Girl and Hard Attack leading the charge. BEST ROSE (9) is a progressive filly that put the writing on the wall for her next win when finishing runner-up by less than a length at Ashburton a month ago. She draws the pole position, and if the fence is the place to be by this time of the day, then she can go one better. LEINSTER (10) is at his best when saved up for the 1 short sprint. He can secure a cosy run from a reasonable draw here, and if the gaps come, then he can have the last say. CAPE HORN (2) showed promise on the poly surface here last winter and is probably getting ready for that season again. He will be stronger now, and has yet to race on the turf, so he should not be underestimated fresh. Check the market. NOVELETTE (12) is a stablemate of the top pick, and her form has been rock-solid all year. A wide gate may be an advantage on a heavy track, so stick with her if that is the case. MOON GODDESS (11) has seen her form dip in her last couple of starts, but they were in tougher fields. Don't drop her in this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leinster each way.
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EIGHT LUCKY PRAWNS
KEVIN MCAULEY 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG K MCAULEY Resuming today after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 14 at Ashburton December 24 over 1400m, soft track; 4 len behind My Sharona with 59.5kg at $9. First up last campaign sixth of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic August 27 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Porthouse Lady carrying 59.5kg at $3.10. Worth keeping in mind. |
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| 2 | 3617x |
CAPE HORN
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG PITMAN RACING (AUS) SYNDICATE Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic August 6 over 1200m, 3 len behind Miss Starlight with 59kg at $9. On debut third of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic May 29 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Miss Starlight carrying 55.5kg at $12.10. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign. |
11 T R MOSELEY |
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| 3 | 65526 |
GIANNIS
LYN PRENDERGAST 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG DEB KINGSLAND, G DAWSON, THE THREE WISE MEN SYND, J, D & C FOGARTY, A MURFITT, C MATTHEWS, R DURHAM, N SIKMA, A & M FITZSIMONS, GO CHARLIE SYND & DR R MEREDITH, J ROBERTS, T ROBERTS & B ROBERTS At the latest run 6th of 13 at this track on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Pure Artist with 58.5kg at $14. The run before that 2nd of 12 at Ashburton on March 12 over 1200m, 0.2 len behind Mis Speaks with 58.5kg at $12.10. Open to plenty of improvement. |
5 K R HERCOCK |
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| 4 | 67100 |
WILLIT
JOHN BLACKADDER 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG BRENT GARDINER, CAROLYN BURR, PHIL BLACKTOPP, J C & S BLACKADDER Most recently 12th of 16 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Nuncio carrying 58.5kg at $26.40. The start before that 11th of 18 at this track on April 11 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Awesome Lineup with 58.5kg at $18.20. Making up the numbers. |
14 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 5 | 23508 |
DRAGON BISCUIT
CHERI TREMBATH 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG TIN TAV SYNDICATE Returns from a 51-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 12 at Ashburton on March 12 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Mis Speaks with 56kg at $11. Before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 13 at Ashburton on February 20 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Cool 'N' Fast carrying 59.5kg at $23.50. Hard to have. |
10 MS K WILLIAMS |
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| 6 | 89417 |
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 At the latest run 7th of 13 at this track on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Pure Artist carrying 58.5kg at $18.80. Before that won by a 0.0 len at this track March 21 over 1200m defeating Leinster with 55kg at $49.20. Open to plenty of improvement. |
3 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 7 | 02150 |
RED STAR SOOT
L DIDHAM 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R W A WELSH, M W HAASE & S T MOFFETT At the latest run 11th of 14 at Riverton in the LR Gore Guineas on April 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Better Shared carrying 57kg at $36.60. The race before that 5th of 14 at this track on March 21 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Jetstream with 55.5kg at $16.10. Has the job ahead. |
12 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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| 8 | 41708 |
MIRAQUA
DANNY FRYE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG D B FRYE Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 14 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Staphanos Queen with 56.5kg at $25. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 15 at this track on March 21 over 1600m, 10 len behind Perlino with 59.5kg at $23. Prepared to overlook. |
2 L T HEMI |
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| 9 | 07x62 |
BEST ROSE
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG STANDARD 2080 LTD Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 12 at this track on March 4 over 1000m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Mi Bella carrying 56kg at $8.30. Second run from a spell 2nd of 11 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Royal Sovereigns carrying 55kg at $6.30. Fitter now and making headway. Sure to measure up here. |
1 O P BOSSON |
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| 10 | 39023 |
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. Last start 3rd of 13 at this track on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Pure Artist carrying 55.5kg at $9.20. Before that 2nd of 14 at this track on March 21 over 1200m, 0.0 len behind Jetstream carrying 54kg at $44. Well placed. Best form measures up and he looks a huge chance. |
7 M HUDSON |
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| 11 | 12269 |
MOON GODDESS
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG S.I.R.E SYNDICATE Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start second last of 10 at this track on March 21 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Cashla Bay carrying 54kg at $13.90. The start before that 6th of 9 at Ashburton on February 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Champagne Diblu with 55kg at $4.60. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance. |
8 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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| 12 | 73414 |
NOVELETTE
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG TE AKAU COOL FICTION RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Racing well recently. Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Royal Sovereigns with 56.5kg at $5.80. The start before that won by 2.25 len at Ashburton March 12 over 1200m defeating Dubonnet Rouge with 55kg at $2.70. Well placed and sure to be in the finish. |
15 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 13 | 60421 |
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 Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start won by 1.5 len at Ashburton April 2 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Ifyoustartmeup with 56.5kg at $7.20. The race before that 2nd of 14 at Ashburton on March 12 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Queen Of Sheba with 56.5kg at $16.20. Has found form and should be in the mix. |
4 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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| 14 | 00303 |
SAILOR GIRL
ROBERT DENNIS 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG BRETT HASSALL & R & CM HASSALL FAMILY TRUST At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Riverton on April 6 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Better Shared carrying 55kg at $12.60. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 12th of 14 at this track on March 21 over 1200m, 8 len behind Jetstream with 55kg at $26.50. Sure to be thereabouts. |
9 KENDRA BAKKER |
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| 15 | 000x5 |
DUJOUR
DAVID MEDCALFE 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG DAVID MEDCALFE, JENNY MEDCALFE Second-up. First-up after six months 5th of 13 at this track on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Pure Artist with 54kg at $26.70. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at this track on September 27 over 1400m, 12 len behind Little But Fierce with 57kg at $35.30. That run was a bit plain so prefer her later on. |
13 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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| 16 | 3370x |
GASGAL
AINSLEY MCLEOD 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG PETER CORBETT, CHASE A FOX RACING SYND, OWEN HENDERSON & AINSLEY MCLEOD Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Cromwell November 30 over 2030m, 10 len behind Shockus with 56.5kg at $33.70. When resuming last campaign ninth of 11 at Te Aroha February 12 2025 over 1150m, 5.5 len behind Jade Dragon carrying 56.5kg at $13.50. Plenty of more attractive propositions in this race. |
6 BRANDON MAY |
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