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Te Akau runner with youth on its side and can make up the two lengths it was behind Don Pauly at the Riccarton Cup meeting. After 3 runs back will be at full fitness
Main Danger
1 Don Pauly
F: 37325B(2)W(60.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Terri Rae )
Ex northerner that had its first run in the south at The Riccarton Cup meeting. Was finishing well that day and looks like being in the top two here
Next Best
5 New Beginning
F: 41530B(4)W(58.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-John Blackadder )
Stable has been producing winners and this one has progressed really well this campaign
Consider
4 Wry Smile
F: 30386B(9)W(59.0)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Samantha Logan )
Down from the north after being freshened. Chance but might find the two favourites tough to beat
Longer Odds
2 Ruji
Dividend : $18.80, $4.90
Won
F: 52107B(8)W(60.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Suzy Gordon )
This CD trainer has had a great year and will be sure to have this one well prepared for its southern venture
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 18.80
Place1 2 $ 4.90
Place2 10 $ 4.30
Place3 3 $ 10.70
Quinella 2:10 $ 119.50
Trifecta 2:10:3 $ 3940.20
First4 2:10:3:4 $ 6063.40
Race 2 - THE FAB FOUR-CHCH 29 MARCH 2026 RATING 80
Time: 3:36 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
1 He's A Battler
Dividend : $2.80, $1.60
Won
F: 14113B(7)W(60.0)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Suzy Gordon )
Terrific run at the Riccarton festival when 1/1/2 lengths off a Kevin Myers runner. Has won two on this track, the last in an Open in August and northern trainer will have it spot on
Main Danger
3 Peecee Pussycat
Dividend :
Place
F: 34726B(6)W(57.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Samantha Wynne )
Samantha Wynne is making great progress as a trainer and has should be in the money here with this 8yo. Will want to be on the pace
Next Best
2 Elegant Lady
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: X7268B(4)W(59.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner with winning form here and over distance. Its class takes it close
Consider
6 Speed Dial
F: 18X46B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Richard Didham )
Was out of its class last time at Riccarton but with Leah Hemi up today, comes back into play
Longer Odds
4 Malfy Rosa
F: 78583B(1)W(54.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-John Blackadder )
Better run two back so one for the odds in this smallish field
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 2.80
Place1 1 $ 1.60
Place2 2 $ 1.60
Quinella 1:2 $ 3.30
Trifecta 1:2:3 $ 11.00
First4 1:2:3:4 $ 35.00
Double 2:1 $ 28.10
Race 3 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAREN MAIDEN
Time: 4:11 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
12 Hello Bess
Dividend : $1.90, $1.30
Won
F:B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that has trialled 5 times dating back to March so interesting that they've brought it south for its debut. The early support in nthe market suggests it will be winning
Main Danger
1 Ten Shillings
F: 3XB(5)W(58.5)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-Brian Court and Jesse O’Flaherty )
Only run was in June, when it ran well, before being spelled. Sure to have matured since and looks the quinella
Next Best
5 I'm Feeling Lucky
Dividend : $3.60
Place
F: 44020B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Abdul Najib )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Pitman runner that was never a chance from a wide draw on the first day of the Riccarton Cup meeting. Will find this easier
Consider
3 Good Craic
F: 33745B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Ayush Mudhoo )
( T-Andrew Carston )
26 start maiden and a northerner for 24 of them. Two good runs since moving south and certainly capable of being in the mix here
Longer Odds
8 Unshackled
F: 7X79XB(4)W(56.5)
( J-Akshay Balloo )
( T-Trent Yesberg )
Ex northerner on southern debut with a harness trainer. has won trial to prepare
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 1.90
Place1 12 $ 1.30
Place2 9 $ 3.50
Place3 5 $ 3.60
Quinella 9:12 $ 13.00
Trifecta 12:9:5 $ 132.40
First4 12:9:5:3 $ 601.20
Race 4 - EDR CONTRACTING MAIDEN
Time: 4:44 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
5 High Roller
Dividend : $3.70, $1.50
Won
F: 9X070B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that has been running in stronger fields than this up north. With the other two fancied runners drawing wide, it is well positioned to break through for its maiden win
Main Danger
2 Unwoke
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 34X46B(14)W(58.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Lance Robinson )
Ran in a conditions race on the middle day of the Riccarton meeting and wasn't far away. If it runs up to that again, will be in the placings
Next Best
1 Villasanti
Dividend : $1.10
Place
F: 23223B(13)W(58.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Jamie Bullard )
Five seconds from its 7 starts and will surely be winning one soon. Maybe today?
Consider
11 Silver Lining
F: 75055B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Ashley Frye )
Trainer has two in the race but this one looks best, having finished in behind the placegetters in all 5 starts
Longer Odds
8 Imperial Thinker
F: 04B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Nayton Mitchell )
Exceeded expectations when resuming two weeks ago and will take improvement. Rails draw and Leah hemi now on the reins
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 3.70
Place1 5 $ 1.50
Place2 2 $ 1.60
Place3 1 $ 1.10
Quinella 2:5 $ 7.30
Trifecta 5:2:1 $ 27.70
First4 5:2:1:11 $ 159.20
Double 12:5 $ 6.80
Treble 1:12:5 $ 26.20
Race 5 - ULTIMATE DESIGN & RENOVATION RATING 80
Time: 5:20 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
11 Queen Of Naples
F: 11X80B(6)W(54.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Won both its races on this track in its first campaign. Yet to show much in two runs this time up but now back on the synthetic, we think you'll see a much improved run
Main Danger
10 Pogacar
F: 421X1B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Ross Beckett )
Just the one run on the track, winning here in May. And has improved considerably since then and brings last start winning form to this race. Rails draw to advantage
Next Best
3 Witz End
Dividend : $5.80, $2.10
Won
F: 2X900B(1)W(60.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Terri Rae )
Formally with Tony Pike in the north, it looked like an exciting prospect but never really reached those expectations. Good stable and will be winning soon
Consider
1 Doubtful Sound
F: 13041B(9)W(61.5)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Suzy Gordon )
Putting this 8 time winner in for a place, as it is from an in-form stable and has won 3 from 7 on the track
Longer Odds
7 Dimaggio
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: 29954B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Ayush Mudhoo )
( T-Nayton Mitchell )
In with an improving young trainer and has seen a lot of early money. Watch tote
Not a lot of form in the race so going with the money train here, with early support bringing it in from an early $8. Was third in a recent trial and seems like it has been going well at home
Main Danger
8 Corps D'Elite
F: 0X875B(5)W(58.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
This Te Akau runner has won only the one race and it was on this track. Will be hard to beat after three close up finishes in its last three starts
Next Best
15 Rubicon Reigns
F: 0X500B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Jamie Bullard )
e have selected this one a few times recently and think a win isn't far away. Sticking with it
Consider
13 Lady Georgiana
F: 99X50B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-David Walsh )
Ex northerner that has had two runs in the south without success. But its last run was in a much stronger field at the Riccarton Cup meeting and now switches to the synthetic
Longer Odds
5 Sir Sigaro
F: 21004B(1)W(60.0)
( J-Abdul Najib )
( T-Samantha Wynne )
First run since September and a horse the trainer has a high reputation for
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 4.90
Place1 1 $ 2.00
Place2 3 $ 4.30
Place3 6 $ 5.50
Quinella 1:3 $ 38.90
Trifecta 1:3:6 $ 790.00
First4 1:3:6:9 $ 3990.30
Double 3:1 $ 37.20
Race 7 - SYNCROFLEX RATING 65
Time: 6:33 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
6 Akenehi
F: 93X31B(13)W(57.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Terri Rae )
Two runs have produced a second and a win since it transferred south to this good trainer. Leah Hemi rides again
Main Danger
8 O'Riordan
F: 7X658B(12)W(57.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Stephanie Faulkner )
Two good runs at the Riccarton Cup meeting and now drops back from a R75. Tina is re-united
Next Best
2 Cognoscenti
Dividend : $3.10, $1.60
Won
F: 40X29B(10)W(59.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
These meetings are good pickings for the Te Akau stable and this one switches to the synthetic for the first time
Consider
4 Vaudevire
F: 3160XB(9)W(58.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Pam Robson )
Trainer doesn't have a lot of horses these days but does pick up surprise wins from time to time. Has a good fresh up record
Longer Odds
12 Channa
F: 0X490B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
A chance that this one can bounce back here. Northern apprentice is a good booking
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 3.10
Place1 2 $ 1.60
Place2 13 $ 5.70
Place3 5 $ 6.50
Quinella 2:13 $ 40.90
Trifecta 2:13:5 $ 1317.40
First4 2:13:5:6 $ 8275.10
Race 8 - RACECOURSE HOTEL & MOTOR LODGE RATING 65
Time: 7:00 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
2 Rule Of Law
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 2328XB(2)W(59.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
We've included the Te Akau stable all through the card so not leaving this one out. Having said that, it is well performed and looks the winner, having won here before
Main Danger
4 Pure Artist
F: 13X80B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
It's not often the Pitmans go home without a win at a Riccarton meeting and ity might be left to this one to keep the record straight. Will like the switch to the synthetic
Next Best
5 Lilly
F: 26X50B(9)W(58.0)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Ross Beckett )
Although we're surprised to see it open up as favourite, you've got to like its chances, third up today, after two good runs this campaign
Consider
11 Thedreamsnotover
Dividend : $3.40
Place
F: 81955B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Richard Didham )
Well drawn and good trainer/jockey partnership. Ran well at the Cup meeting to finish just 2 3/4 lengths off the winner
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
12 Flower Moon
F: 7X090B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Krishna Mudhoo )
( T-Centaine Spittles )
Wasn't far away in runs on the first and last day of the Cup meeting, in what were competitive fields