Riccarton Park tips and results

Our price $6.00 · SP $7.30 · Kylie Williams

Taimate Staar brings solid credentials with a third-place finish last start over 2200m at Ashburton. Has a strong record at this distance with two second placings from three attempts and has performed well at Riccarton Park previously. The wide barrier is a concern, but her staying ability and consistency make her a genuine place chance in this field.

Our price $7.50 · SP $16.60 · Tina Comignaghi

Don Valentino represents value as a lightly-raced improver who showed promise finishing 5th last start over the same 2000m trip at Reefton. Being by Prince Of Brooklyn suggests he should handle the distance, and with just two starts under his belt, there's significant room for improvement.

Our price $5.00 · SP $3.50 · Brandon May

Consistent Magnus gelding who has been knocking on the door with a close second last start at Phar Lap Raceway over this distance. Has a good record on soft tracks with two seconds and a third from five attempts. Has placed twice at the mile including a last-start second. Drawn well in barrier 6 and gets the services of experienced jockey Brandon May. Ready to break through.

Our price $18.00 · SP $34.20 · Triston Moodley

That was her best performance to date and suggests she's ready for the step up to 1600m. Gets in with just 55.5kg and while the wide barrier is a concern, the long run to the first turn at Riccarton should allow her to find a position.

Our price $3.50 · SP $4.00 · K R Hercock

Lady Maxima showed significant ability on debut when finishing a close second on a Soft 5 track at Phar Lap Raceway. That form reads well for this assignment, and she's been given time to mature with 97 days between runs. The moderate-fast tempo should suit her running style, and she maps to get a good position from barrier 10. Looks the most promising runner in this maiden field.

Our price $6.00 · SP $5.40 · Amber Riddell

Full Cream has been knocking on the door with consecutive second placings in her last two starts. Her most recent effort at Ashburton was particularly good, finishing just 4 lengths from the winner in solid time. She's drawn well in barrier 4 and carries a manageable 54kg. While she's yet to win, her consistency suggests she'll be right in the finish again, especially if she handles the soft track conditions.

Our price $8.00 · SP $7.00 · Leah Hemi

Red Star Rhonda is showing a progressive form pattern, improving from an 8th on debut to a solid 3rd last start at Ashburton. She's drawn well in barrier 5 and should get a nice run in midfield. The 21-day freshen-up looks ideal, and she carries just 55kg. While she's unproven on soft tracks, her improving profile suggests she has more to offer and could feature in the finish if she handles conditions.

Our price $7.00 · SP $8.00 · Brett Murray

She's coming off a solid third placing on a Soft 6 track at Kurow just 15 days ago, suggesting she'll handle today's conditions. Her form is trending in the right direction, and she's drawn to get a good run from barrier 6.

Our price $3.20 · SP $4.00 · Brandon May

Progressive mare with an excellent record at Riccarton Park (2 wins from 4 starts) and perfect at this track/distance combination. Her last start 8th had merit in stronger company and she drops 0.5kg here. Has proven soft track ability with a win on Soft 6 and maps to get a nice trailing position from barrier 1. The 45-day freshen-up looks deliberate and she's shown she can perform well with spacing between runs.

Our price $4.50 · SP $4.60 · Bruno Queiroz

Consistent performer with an excellent record at Riccarton Park (2 wins from 3 starts). Comes off a solid 3rd placing last start at this level and has won twice at this track and distance. Has performed well on soft tracks previously (1 win, 2 placings from 4 starts). The top weight is a concern but he's proven he can carry it. Should get a good midfield position and has the class to be right in the finish.

Our price $4.00 · SP $6.30 · Amber Riddell

Excellent value proposition coming off a strong 2nd placing in stronger BM80 company last start. Has a tremendous record on soft tracks (2 wins, 1 second from 5 starts) and gets in with just 54.5kg. The drop back from 1400m to 1200m is a slight query but she's versatile and has shown tactical speed previously. Barrier 3 gives her options to settle forward in a race with good tempo.

Our price $4.00 · SP $3.30 · Bruno Queiroz

Though disappointing last start when 6th at Phar Lap Raceway, this lightly-raced filly has significant upside. Well-weighted with 55kg and drawn to get a good run from barrier 6. The main concern is her limited experience and unproven soft track ability.

Our price $8.00 · SP $12.30 · Krishna Mudhoo

The Fed Express is first-up from a spell but has a perfect record when fresh (1: 1-0-0). This lightly-raced gelding won impressively on a heavy track two starts back and followed up with a solid 3rd in stronger company. Has significant upside being only lightly raced and should handle the soft track conditions based on his heavy track win. Drawn well in barrier 7.

Our price $20.00 · SP $35.70 · Darren Danis

His form has been improving and the likely moderate-fast tempo should suit his running style.

Our price $3.20 · SP $4.20 · Bruno Queiroz

Second-up from a spell after a solid 2nd placing last start at Phar Lap Raceway over 1200m. Has drawn perfectly in barrier 1 which should allow him to secure a good position in the moderate-fast tempo. Has placed at this track and distance previously and drops back from racing in stronger company. Represents the Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson stable who excel with horses second-up.

Our price $4.00 · SP $5.60 · Terry Moseley

Brings strong recent form with a close 2nd last start at Ashburton over this distance. Has a good record at this track with a win from 9 starts and excels at the 1400m trip with 1 win and 2 placings from 7 attempts. Drawn well in barrier 5 and has Terry Moseley aboard who knows the horse well. The 60kg is a concern but has carried similar weights successfully.

Our price $6.50 · SP $6.80 · Tina Comignaghi

Brings solid recent form including a 3rd placing two starts back at Riccarton Park over 1200m. Has a strong record at this track with 1 win and 8 placings from 20 starts, including a good record at this track and distance. Well drawn in barrier 6 and should get a good run in transit. The significant class drop is a major positive and Tina Comignaghi is a capable rider.

Our price $6.00 · SP $7.90 · Kendra Bakker

Lightly-raced mare who broke her maiden status two starts back at Ashburton over this distance. Has shown ability at this track and distance with a placing from her only attempt. Gets in with just 54.5kg and has drawn well in barrier 4. Disappointed last start but can be forgiven on the heavy track.

Our price $6.50 · SP $7.60 · Joe Doyle

Rule Of Law is a consistent performer with a strong record at this track (0-1-1 from 3 starts). Has performed well on soft tracks with a win and two placings from five attempts. Drawn perfectly in barrier 1 to utilize his tactical speed and should get an economical run throughout. The weight (59.5kg) is a concern, but his class and consistency make him a genuine place chance.

Our price $3.80 · SP $3.50 · Bruno Queiroz

Progressive mare who has shown steady improvement, finishing a close 3rd last start over this distance. Her staying credentials are solid, and she appears to be hitting form at the right time. Well weighted with 54.5kg and drawn to get a good run, she should be able to settle midfield and finish strongly. The step up to 2000m looks ideal based on her recent performances.

Our price $8.00 · SP $10.00 · Courtney Barnes

Consistent gelding who ran a solid 4th last start at Wingatui over 2200m. Has a win at this track which is a significant advantage, and his racing pattern suggests the 2000m will suit perfectly. Tends to settle midfield and run on strongly. Has shown he can handle soft conditions which could be beneficial if the track deteriorates. Drawn to get a good run.

Our price $8.00 · SP $8.40 · Floor Moerman

Consistent stayer who has strong form at this distance with a record of 10:1-2-3. Ran a solid 4th last start over this trip and should appreciate the light weight of 53.5kg. Has shown ability on soft tracks and tends to run on strongly when the pace is genuine.