RICCARTON PARK 05 Aug 2026
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POLYTRACK CHAMPIONSHIP 1200m Track: AW True |
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Hot pace certain with Holdem, Graeme John and Mr Fortrus keen to take up the running. TUMUCH (1) capped off some solid form with a welcome return to the winner's circle at Oamaru just over 7 weeks ago. His record on this course is 6 starts for 4 wins and 2 minor placings, and he would have been specifically targeted for this race. He goes up in weight, but is still the one to beat for us. BOSS 'N' HIGHHEELS (5) lifted late after hitting the front early in the run home here nearly 2 weeks ago, scoring by a short-head, and she will appreciate the 2kg drop for this. She is as game as they come, and her usual honest effort can be expected. LA BELLA NERA (4) is still building up her fitness levels, and her last start third was full of merit. albeit in a 6-horse field, and from a handy gate, she can figure in the finish again. GRAEME JOHN (7) blew out badly when resuming from as spell at Oamaru 17 days ago. He normally improves quickly with racing, and is worth including in all top 4 combos here.
ELUSIVE IMPACT (8) SUGGESTED PLAY: Tumuch can win again.
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| 1 | 00321 |
TUMUCH
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG P G LYON & J F PARSONS Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 52-day let-up. At the latest run settled well back; won by 0.5 len at Oamaru June 14 over 1600m in soft going defeating Sir Sterling with 57kg at $6.30. The race before that 2nd of 7 at this track on May 14 over 1200m, 0.3 len behind Motiontime with 58kg at $2.10. No reason he cannot salute again. |
6 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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| 2 | 02522 |
THIRD DECREE
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 7YO BROWN MARE 59.0KG R J ALLAN, L J GREEN, P R HARRISON & S M K HAY Racing well recently. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on July 8 over 1200m, nose behind Dimaggio with 59kg at $3.10. The start before that 2nd in a small field at this track on June 25 over 1200m, neck behind Boss 'N' Highheels carrying 60kg at $4.90. Worth plenty of thought. |
5 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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| 3 | 61531 |
DIMAGGIO
NAYTON MITCHELL 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG 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 Recent form sound. Most recently won by a nose at this track July 8 over 1200m defeating Third Decree carrying 53.5kg at $3.70. The start before that gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 7 at this track on June 10 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Purple Prose with 58kg at $5.80. Rates a top 4 hope again. |
9 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 4 | 6x453 |
LA BELLA NERA
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS 7YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG MRS K G PARSONS At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track on July 8 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Dimaggio carrying 54kg at $6.60. The start before that ran second last in a small field at this track on June 25 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Boss 'N' Highheels carrying 55.5kg at $5.80. Making headway. Rates highly and should run well. |
3 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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| 5 | 12141 |
BOSS 'N' HIGHHEELS
TERRI RAE 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG BRENT & CHERRY TAYLOR & FAITH TAYLOR Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; won by a 0.2 len at this track July 23 over 1200m defeating Moon Money carrying 56kg at $2.20. The race before that 4th in a small field at this track on July 8 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Dimaggio with 54kg at $3.20. Rates highly and will prove tough to beat here as always. |
8 M MCNAB |
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| 6 | 38165 |
MOTIONTIME
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG R D SUTHERLAND At the latest run ran second last in a small field at this track on July 8 over 1200m, 4 len behind Dimaggio carrying 52kg at $9.90. The race before that ran last in a small field at this track on June 25 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Boss 'N' Highheels carrying 53.5kg at $10.90. Struggling a bit and looks safely held. |
2 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 7 | 655x7 |
GRAEME JOHN
DAVID WALSH 8YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG ALAN & ROWLAND BARTLETT & IAN HOLLOWAY Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 9 at Oamaru on July 19 over 1200m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Sir Sterling carrying 53kg at $5.80. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Iron Hawk carrying 58kg at $14. Expect a far better result this time. |
12 L J ALLPRESS |
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| 8 | 58333 |
ELUSIVE IMPACT
LANCE ROBINSON 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG RICKY & ANNA RHODES PARTNERSHIP, LANCE & CHRISTINE ROBINSON Form hard to fault. Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on July 8 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Great Adventure carrying 58.5kg at $14.70. Before that 3rd of 12 at Riccarton Park on June 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Undisputed with 56kg at $25.10. Has ability and can make his presence felt. |
4 WARREN KENNEDY |
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| 9 | 7x108 |
WAR COURT
BRIAN COURT AND JESSE O’FLAHERTY 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG COURTCO RACING LTD & M K WALCOTT At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on July 8 over 1400m, 4 len behind Great Adventure carrying 57.5kg at $9.90. The start before that 10th of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Dimaggio with 57.5kg at $6.30. Needs to do more. |
10 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 10 | 22149 |
HEY NOW
ALAN REEVES 8YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG D J BROOK Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at this track on July 8 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Great Adventure with 59kg at $10.50. The race before that 4th of 12 at Riccarton Park on June 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Undisputed with 59kg at $24.40. Likely to find this out of reach. |
11 T R MOSELEY |
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| 11 | 48x21 |
HOLDEM
MEG CUNNEEN 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG P J CUNNEEN BLOODSTOCK LTD Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 9 at this track on June 25 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Mr Fortrus with 57.5kg at $3.70. Last start favourite; won by 1.75 len at this track July 8 over 1200m defeating Jack Attack carrying 57kg at $2. Solid credentials and should be included. |
1 BRETT MURRAY |
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| 12 | 9x126 |
MR FORTRUS
JOHN BLACKADDER 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG J & S BLACKADDER, P BLACKTOPP & S TAYLOR Most recently 6th of 9 at Oamaru on July 19 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Sir Sterling carrying 54kg at $7.40. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at this track on July 8 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Great Adventure with 57kg at $2.60. Capable of much better and can improve sharply. |
7 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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