RICCARTON PARK 14 May 2026
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RACECOURSE HOTEL & MOTOR LODGE RATING 75 1400m Track: SYNTHETIC True |
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Keen battle for the lead with Shawshank, Elusive Impact and Pax Mundi in advance of On File and Pure Artist. QUEEN OF NAPLES (13) resumed with a powerful win here fresh up a fortnight ago, and with the rise in class, she drops 4kg in weight, making her the one to beat again. VIVACIOUS (1) made up a stack of late ground to finish third on the turf here nearly 5 weeks ago. She has had some good results in stronger fields than this, and from a good gate with a 2kg claim, she is nicely placed to take this out. WAR COURT (2) was well backed when winning comfortably by a length here a fortnight ago. He stays in the same class, and with only 2kg more to carry, he can go close to repeating the dose. GREAT ADVENTURE (8) was long overdue when winning his maiden easily 3 starts back at Riccarton, and then followed up his terrific third on the turf here with another big win on the same surface here 12 days ago. He has poly track form, and he can go right on with the job. PAX MUNDI (14) has relocated from the North Island to join a leading South Island stable. He has trialled well, so follow the money. SUGGESTED PLAY: Queen Of Naples can win, but watch Pax Mundi closely.
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VIVACIOUS
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG FORTUNA VIVACIOUS SYNDICATE (MGR: JOHN GALVIN) Comes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 13 at Riccarton Park on April 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Iron Hawk carrying 57kg at $13.90. Before that got back early 5th of 7 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1400m, 4 len behind Witz End carrying 52kg at $3. Should be at her top now and is ready for another bold showing. |
3 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 2 | 867x1 |
WAR COURT
BRIAN COURT AND JESSE O’FLAHERTY 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG COURTCO RACING LTD & M K WALCOTT Second run back. First-up after two months won by 1.0 len at this track April 30 over 1400m defeating Hey Now with 55.5kg at $9.40. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Miss Ziggy carrying 55kg at $9.90. Can get the job done again. |
10 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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DIMAGGIO
NAYTON MITCHELL 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG CAPALA BLOODSTOCK, T B R DIXON, MRS F L & M FEARON, C JOHNSON, S J KEMBER, MISS N J LLOYD, B MANGOS, D P MCHUGH, PIKE RACING LTD, MISS E PROSSER, R A RIDDELL, B A WILKINSON & P WINCHESTER Second run back. First-up after two months 6th of 12 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 5 len behind War Court carrying 58kg at $7.70. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Graeme John carrying 59kg at $13.30. Solid top-three claims if anywhere near his best. |
1 JACK TAPLIN |
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ELUSIVE IMPACT
LANCE ROBINSON 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG RICKY & ANNA RHODES PARTNERSHIP, LANCE & CHRISTINE ROBINSON Third-up today. First-up second last of 12 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, 6 len behind Champagne Diblu carrying 59kg at $15.70. Second run from a spell 5th of 12 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 4 len behind War Court with 56.5kg at $12.80. Top-three candidate. |
11 KENDRA BAKKER |
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MOTIONTIME
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG R D SUTHERLAND Dual acceptor. At the latest run 8th of 15 at Riccarton Park on May 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Toronto carrying 58kg at $33.90. The run before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Riccarton Park on April 25 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Mi Bella with 56kg at $50. Has ability but looks tested in this line-up. |
15 A NAJIB |
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LEMON CURD
ROBERT DENNIS 5YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG L BALZER, BATTLERS ON THE PUNT SYNDICATE, H BOTTING, H S CHAPMAN, MISS A G & MRS J A CLEARWATER, DARING TO DREAM SYNDICATE (SYND MANAGER: ANDREW MACKY), B M, J A & R DEMPSTER, R C DENNIS, S DOUGHERTY, B ERSKINE, M & R HARRINGTON, W HOWELL, ICON BOYS SYNDICATE (MGR: MICHAEL COOPER), A JORDAN, J OFFICER & DR J D O'FLAHERTY Most recently 9th of 11 at Ascot Park on April 19 over 1600m, in the wet; 8 len behind Flash Roca carrying 56kg at $4. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Riverton on April 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Go Lotte with 56kg at $3.20. Can do a lot better than that last run. |
9 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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DELMONICO
ANDREW CARSTON 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG ANDARI LTD Last start 4th of 12 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind War Court with 56.5kg at $18.60. The race before that ran last of 9 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1600m, 5 len behind Ballistic Miss carrying 57.5kg at $19.70. Among the chances. |
4 JOE DOYLE |
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GREAT ADVENTURE
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG MRS D PITMAN Racing well recently. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.2 len at Riccarton Park May 2 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Jack Crabb carrying 59kg at $18. The start before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 16 at Riccarton Park on April 25 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Nuncio carrying 56.5kg at $47.40. Finds a suitable race and should play a big role. |
16 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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HEY NOW
SHARON ROBERTSON AND ALAN REEVES 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG D J BROOK Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind War Court with 56kg at $9.20. The race before that second last of 7 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1400m, 5 len behind Witz End with 54kg at $28.90. Impressed last start. Solid top-three chance. |
6 COURTNEY BARNES |
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| 10 | 26510 |
PURE ARTIST
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG PITMAN RACING (AUS) SYNDICATE Most recently 13th of 15 at Riccarton Park on May 2 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Toronto with 55.5kg at $8.70. Before that won by a 0.5 len at Riccarton Park April 11 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Brutal Riff carrying 58kg at $2.80. Rates highly and can turn things around. |
14 DONOVAN COOPER |
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SHAWSHANK
SAMANTHA WYNNE 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG J BELL, S WYNNE, W MORRISEY, H STEVENSON, B MCQUADE, P WOUTERS, K WHITE Most recently 4th in a small field at Wingatui on April 27 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Monaghan Boy with 56kg at $5.70. The run before that ran last of 12 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1200m, 6 len behind Champagne Diblu carrying 57kg at $34. Capable of a lot more; worth another chance. |
13 AMBER RIDDELL |
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ON FILE
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS 5YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG MRS K G PARSONS Most recently sat on the pace before fading 8th of 12 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 7 len behind War Court carrying 53.5kg at $11.80. The race before that 7th of 13 at Riccarton Park on April 11 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Iron Hawk with 56kg at $41.30. Well placed and can do much better. |
5 M HUDSON |
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QUEEN OF NAPLES
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG TE AKAU TIMELY RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Second run back. First-up after three months won by a 0.2 len at this track April 30 over 1400m defeating My Sharona carrying 57kg at $5. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Girls Light Up with 54.5kg at $3.20. In the money when second up in the past and can add to that record today. |
8 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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PAX MUNDI
TERRI RAE 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG TIM DIXON, HAUNUI BLOODSTOCK LTD, ANGUS BROW & DAVID GOULD Mare back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Ellerslie March 7 over 1400m, soft track; 16 len behind Elle Sourit carrying 57kg at $28. First up last campaign seventh of 11 at Otaki February 21 over 1400m, soft track; 4 len behind Wingman carrying 54.5kg at $12.70. Looks all set for a positive return. |
2 L T HEMI |
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MOGUL
ANDREW CARSTON 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG MRS S J & T A HASTINGS, A M & O L TUTHILL, H J R, J R, M J & MRS S A WIGLEY Dual acceptor. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind War Court carrying 54.5kg at $7.10. Before that 6th of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Sacred Dior carrying 60kg at $4.10. Cannot be discounted. |
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EIGHT LUCKY PRAWNS
KEVIN MCAULEY 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG K MCAULEY Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 12 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 7 len behind War Court carrying 52.5kg at $15.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 7 over 1200m, head behind Radiant Lass carrying 55kg at $4.30. Rates highly and can do much better this time. |
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