Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New Zealand · Wednesday 4 March 2026
Our top pick won 0 of 8 races at Riccarton Park. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Strongest form profile with two recent 1600m placings at Riccarton Park including narrow 2nd last start on heavy. Barrier 1 advantageous on spacious track with moderate-fast tempo suiting forward position. Soft track exposure positive.
Barrier 3 ideal on fair track with no bias. Moderate-fast tempo suits tactical midfield run on galloping Riccarton layout. Second tier form but less exposed than consistent placers, offering next best winning chance.
Most distance exposure with recent 3rd here at 1600m. Soft track record solid. Likely backmarker but Riccarton long straight rewards closers in moderate-fast tempo. Reliable place form in weak maiden despite no wins.
3yo dropping class with ideal barrier 5 for midfield. Jockey in career-best form.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Shameful | 4 | Daniel Bothamley | Lisa Young | 58.5kg | $9.80 |
| 2nd | 6 | Canterbury Flight | 1 | Yogesh Atchamah | L R Beckett | 56.5kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 9 | Contest | 3 | Matthew Cameron | Anna Furlong | 56.5kg | $5.30 |
| 4th | 5 | Dark Matter | 9 | Jack Taplin | R Mckay & A Harrington | 55kg | $15.40 |
| 5th | 1 | Baggio | 10 | Bruno Queiroz | Andrew Carston | 58.5kg | $8.40 |
| 6th | 3 | Watson | 2 | Brandon May | Sandra Cunningham | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Sailor Sam | 5 | Floor Moerman | K I Rae | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Kessey | 6 | Darren Danis | Ms P Robson | 56.5kg | $55.90 |
| 9th | 7 | She's Sinatra | 7 | Kendra Bakker | L M Robinson | 54.5kg | $9.40 |
| Scr | 8 | Revision | 8 | Mereana Hudson | N R Mitchell | 56.5kg |
Reservoir tops form assessment with proven soft track affinity (2:0-2-0) and recent strong performances at Riccarton Park over 1400m, including a 2nd 27 days ago despite wide barrier. Consistent placer in maiden company, barrier 5 ideal for midfield position in moderate-fast tempo on spacious track.
Shes No Pie Eater draws perfect gate 1 to exploit any inside bias on Soft 6 Riccarton Park middle distance. Recent 3rd here over 1400m on heavy shows suitability, light weight eases task in compressed scale.
Trainer Robinson and jockey Bakker reliable (17% strike), Riccarton experience despite no places. Suits moderate-fast tempo from midfield.
Improving form, barrier 6 ideal midfield, handles soft (2:0-0-1).
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Lady Maxima | 19 | Donovan Cooper | L M Robinson | 55kg | $8.40 |
| 2nd | 12 | Giggly Gal | 2 | Kylie Williams | Andrew Carston | 56kg | $18.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Unwoke | 8 | Kendra Bakker | L M Robinson | 56.5kg | $4.70 |
| 4th | 8 | Global Jewel | 17 | Rahul Beeharry | H B Tapper | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Reservoir | 5 | Jack Taplin | Danny Crozier | 55.5kg | $6.60 |
| 6th | 6 | Hold'em Ransom | 12 | Brandon May | Sandra Cunningham | 58kg | $56.10 |
| 7th | 11 | Filter | 16 | Tina Comignaghi | Ms A Frye | 56kg | $8.30 |
| 8th | 17 | Nature Reserve | 13 | Brett Murray | Ms A Frye | 56.5kg | $124.40 |
| 9th | 10 | Shes No Pie Eater | 1 | Hayley Hassman | D M Walsh | 54kg | $5.90 |
| 10th | 14 | Taimate Warrior | 14 | Bruno Queiroz | Andrew Carston | 56kg | $18.80 |
| 11th | 15 | Tuahiwi | 4 | N R Mitchell | 58.5kg | $91.30 | |
| 12th | 5 | Percival | 18 | Corey Campbell | Terry Kennedy | 58.5kg | $7.70 |
| 13th | 3 | Happy Story | 7 | Floor Moerman | W G Coles | 55.5kg | $53.40 |
| Scr | 4 | Tussar | 6 | Daniel Bothamley | Lisa Young | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Brutal Riff | 20 | Ms T Rae | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Emerging Miss | 10 | Andrew Carston | 56kg | ||
| 16 | Westeros | 9 | J C Blackadder | 58.5kg | |||
| Scr | 18 | Spanx | 15 | Lisa Young | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Knight Guru | 3 | Sandra Cunningham | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Leonard | 11 | Ms K Williams | 58.5kg |
Walker/Bergerson stable form elite. Fast tempo suits improving filly over unexposed distance.
Walker/Bergerson first-up record reliable. Class drop helps despite spell. Fast tempo may suit if sharp enough.
Last Hello fresh off Riccarton Heavy 8 maiden win from wide gate shows toughness. Barrier 1 perfect for sprint, light 53.5kg helps on Soft 6. Fast tempo suits late closer on galloping Riccarton track.
Listed Riccarton winner with strong track record (6:1-2-1), second-up perfect (2:0-2-0). Class drop BM65, Soft 6 suits (5:1-1-0).
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Mi Bella | 2 | Tina Comignaghi | Anna Furlong | 57.5kg | $2.20 |
| 2nd | 9 | Arctic Jewel | 8 | Hayley Hassman | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 54kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Sailor Girl | 4 | Kendra Bakker | R C Dennis | 55kg | $21.80 |
| 4th | 11 | Jetstream | 3 | Brett Murray | M & M Pitman | 56kg | $83.10 |
| 5th | 3 | Giannis | 16 | Jack Taplin | Ms L Prendergast | 55.5kg | $11.70 |
| 6th | 10 | Best Rose | 11 | Courtney Barnes | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 56kg | $8.30 |
| 7th | 16 | Giussepe Ferrante | 12 | M & M Pitman | 54kg | $44.60 | |
| 8th | 8 | Last Hello | 1 | Floor Moerman | Ms E J Wyatt | 53.5kg | $8.20 |
| 9th | 2 | Electric Zou | 7 | Daniel Bothamley | Lisa Young | 59kg | $8.70 |
| 10th | 14 | Mirabella | 5 | M L Price | 54kg | $39.40 | |
| 11th | 13 | Red Star Bella | 9 | Brandon May | L G Didham | 55kg | $43.50 |
| 12th | 15 | Huzzah | 14 | Ainsley Mcleod | 54kg | $43.90 | |
| Scr | 1 | Discretion Rules | 6 | Bruno Queiroz | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 60kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Boss 'n' Highheels | 15 | Ms T Rae | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Holdem | 10 | Amber Riddell | M E Cunneen | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Modette | 13 | M & M Pitman | 55kg |
Improving 3yo gelding from top stable M&M Pitman. Barrier 4 perfect for midfield speed map on fair Riccarton sprint track. Soft record solid with 3 places, dropping class helps. Lacks win but form superior to most in high-volatility maiden.
Barrier 6 suits predicted midfield settling in moderate-fast tempo. Soft record 2:0-1-0 promising for today's Soft 6. Low weight 56kg edge in maiden, form metrics strong despite limited exposure. Solid place chance.
Barrier 7 ideal for midfield in moderate-fast tempo at sprint distance where Riccarton allows settling. Consistent soft track record (3:0-0-1), lightly raced 3yo filly showing upward trend. Connections solid despite jockey track stats. Top form pick in weak maiden.
Barrier 3 ideal inside draw for sprint, drops class significantly. Light 53kg with claim, suits moderate tempo for late charge on big Riccarton straight.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Explode | 11 | Brandon May | H B Tapper | 58.5kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 10 | Lindy May | 6 | Bruno Queiroz | N R Mitchell | 56kg | $5.70 |
| 3rd | 12 | Recital | 9 | Yogesh Atchamah | N R Mitchell | 56kg | $26.20 |
| 4th | 2 | Ifyoustartmeup | 1 | Darren Danis | Steven Woodsford | 58.5kg | $11.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Student Of War | 4 | Amber Riddell | M & M Pitman | 57kg | $4.30 |
| 6th | 9 | Full Cream | 3 | Jack Taplin | R Mckay & A Harrington | 53kg | $8.70 |
| 7th | 8 | Momento | 2 | Corey Campbell | B & S Anderton | 56.5kg | $8.70 |
| 8th | 7 | De Pazzi | 12 | Floor Moerman | Ms L Prendergast | 53.5kg | $43.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Browns Way | 8 | Brett Murray | Len & Lacy Stewart | 58.5kg | $18.10 |
| Scr | 5 | Kirchmeyer | 5 | Matthew Cameron | Ms T Rae | 58kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Volatile | 10 | Tina Comignaghi | D B Frye | 58kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Novelette | 7 | Hayley Hassman | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 54kg |
Class drop to BM75, advantageous barrier 8 on neutral Riccarton sprint track, medium soft suitability. Fast tempo suits strong finisher from midfield/back.
Vivacious from powerhouse Walker/Bergerson stable, first-up with 3:0-0-1 record. Barrier 7 suits midfield run in fast tempo. Reliable place contender.
Sako's consistent form (recent 2nd, multiple placings), soft record (17:2-5-1), barrier 5 and light 55kg make strong case in fast-tempo BM75. Midfield map suits galloping Riccarton layout. Lacks track stats but recent fitness and weight relief elevate over inconsistent locals. Solid place chance.
Wide draw hurdle in sprint but expansive Riccarton layout mitigates; fast tempo suits closer.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Vivacious | 7 | Bruno Queiroz | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 57kg | $8.20 |
| 2nd | 9 | Iron Hawk | 8 | Tina Comignaghi | L M Robinson | 57kg | $2.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Motiontime | 12 | Amber Riddell | M & M Pitman | 57kg | $18.30 |
| 4th | 1 | Spartan | 3 | Kendra Bakker | R Mckay & A Harrington | 59kg | $13.20 |
| 5th | 7 | Hooray For Harry | 2 | Hayley Hassman | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 55.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 10 | Hey Now | 6 | Terry Moseley | Sharon Robertson & Alan Reeves | 56kg | $14.20 |
| 7th | 5 | Delmonico | 10 | Krishna Mudhoo | Andrew Carston | 58kg | $29.80 |
| 8th | 11 | Our Clarry | 11 | Mereana Hudson | H B Tapper | 56kg | $13.30 |
| 9th | 12 | Lady Bankside | 9 | Donovan Cooper | R K Ayton | 53.5kg | $16.60 |
| 10th | 13 | Ping | 4 | Yogesh Atchamah | N R Mitchell | 54kg | $53.60 |
| Scr | 2 | Zoulander | 1 | Abdul Najib | M & M Pitman | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Enterprise | 8 | Ms L Prendergast | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Sako | 5 | Jack Taplin | S B Marsh | 55kg |
Lightly raced improver with excellent recent form (3rd in BM75 here, prior BM65 win), perfect track/distance record, and soft track win. Progressive profile suits Riccarton staying trip with strong finishes. Barrier wide but sweeping turns mitigate; clear next best behind Kindling Spark on pure form merit.
Form solid but wide draw and backmarker style temper win chance in moderate tempo; place suits. Not top form pick due to map vs leaders like #6.
Kindling Spark stands out on form with consistent placings in strong company, excellent Riccarton record (2-2-0 from 12), and barrier 3 ideal for moderate tempo on Soft6 where long straight rewards strong finishers. Recent Listed 4th and open placings show class edge despite drop.
Value overlay with exceptional Riccarton stats (3 wins from 10 at T/D), recent open placings, and barrier 5 perfect for moderate tempo on Soft6.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Cognoscenti | 10 | Hayley Hassman | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 55.5kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 10 | Miss Enzed | 6 | Kylie Williams | B & S Anderton | 54.5kg | $7.20 |
| 3rd | 1 | Peecee Pussycat | 9 | Floor Moerman | Ms S L Wynne | 57kg | $9.60 |
| 4th | 12 | Unleash The Beast | 4 | Mereana Hudson | Kenny Moore | 54kg | $9.10 |
| 5th | 9 | Henry Thomas | 11 | Tina Comignaghi | S Hargreaves & N Murfitt | 56kg | $3.10 |
| 6th | 2 | Proserve | 12 | Bruno Queiroz | M & M Pitman | 59.5kg | $12.70 |
| 7th | 11 | Blue Goddess | 7 | Terry Moseley | Ms S L Wynne | 54kg | $9.60 |
| 8th | 8 | Devil In Disguise | 2 | Kendra Bakker | L M Robinson | 54kg | $21.60 |
| 9th | 4 | Moussaieff | 5 | Donovan Cooper | Ms K C Murphy | 57.5kg | $13.80 |
| Scr | 3 | Star Ballot | 8 | Brett Murray | M & M Pitman | 59kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Kindling Spark | 3 | Matthew Cameron | Ms T Rae | 57kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Sefton | 1 | Gosen A Jogoo | Vicky Ramhit | 56.5kg |
Bodleian shows sharp recent form with 2nd in BM65 on Soft 7 at 1400m 17 days ago. Perfect soft record (2:1-1-0) and 60% place rate. Riccarton long straight suits closers in moderate-fast tempo despite wide draw.
Super Sincere stands out on pure form with a recent BM65 win on similar Soft 6 at 1400m, carrying light weight. Excellent soft record (9:1-1-0) and Riccarton experience (10 starts). Moderate-fast tempo at spacious Riccarton suits midfield position. Barrier wide but sweeping turns mitigate.
Nuncio maps perfectly from barrier 1 as likely leader in moderate-fast tempo on fair Riccarton layout. Strong track record (10:1-0-0, 5 T/D:1-0-0) and soft form (8:1-2-0). Recent 2nd on Soft 6 BM65 shows fitness. Solid place chance.
Soft form solid (3:0-2-0), maps forward in leaders speed map. Recent 7th forgivable; class drop and track familiarity key.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Canasta | 2 | Matthew Cameron | Anna Furlong | 57.5kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 1 | Bodleian | 14 | Amber Riddell | Ms S Faulkner | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Wanderin Spelle | 5 | Donovan Cooper | L R Beckett | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Blushing | 9 | Tina Comignaghi | H B Tapper | 56.5kg | $6.90 |
| 5th | 7 | Celtic Bling | 15 | Hayley Hassman | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 55.5kg | $7.90 |
| 6th | 4 | Willit | 3 | Bruno Queiroz | J C Blackadder | 58.5kg | $7.70 |
| 7th | 17 | Mystic Ocean | 7 | M & M Pitman | 54kg | $23.30 | |
| 8th | 10 | Patsy Spirit | 13 | Jack Taplin | E P Green | 54kg | $19.90 |
| 9th | 9 | Latenight Galaxy | 10 | Mereana Hudson | N R Mitchell | 57kg | $27.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Ardour | 8 | Choon K Kwo | Ms S L Wynne | 54.5kg | $60.50 |
| 11th | 15 | Trader Inn | 17 | Len & Lacy Stewart | 56kg | $22.00 | |
| 12th | 14 | Wild Secrets | 11 | Ainsley Mcleod | 54kg | $53.30 | |
| 13th | 16 | Kopare | 6 | N R Mitchell | 54kg | $30.00 | |
| Scr | 2 | Nuncio | 1 | Floor Moerman | L G Didham | 57kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Super Sincere | 12 | Courtney Barnes | Andrew Carston | 58kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Tough Time | 16 | Yogesh Atchamah | Andrew Carston | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Quintain | 4 | Terry Moseley | Ms E J Wyatt | 56kg |
Wet track record strong (6:1-1-2 heavy), suits moderate-fast tempo from midfield at spacious Riccarton.
Excellent recent form with 2nd on Heavy 8 here carrying 55.5kg, soft record 17:1-2-3 supports Soft 6. Class drop from BM65, distance proven (13:1-2-1). Strong jockey/trainer stats, Riccarton suits gallopers. Tempo favours late strength despite map.
Consistent recent: 3rd Heavy 8 here, 5th Soft 6. Soft record 16:2-3-3, barrier 7 ideal for midfield run in moderate-fast tempo. Riccarton long straight rewards stamina. Reliable place claimer with track affinity.
Barrier 2 perfect for likely leader in moderate-fast tempo. Class drop, soft form 6:1-0-0.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | O'riordan | 9 | Tina Comignaghi | Ms S Faulkner | 57.5kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 1 | Incredible | 8 | Yogesh Atchamah | Anna Furlong | 59.5kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Don Pauly | 7 | Donovan Cooper | Ms T Rae | 56.5kg | $5.40 |
| 4th | 4 | Richie's Dream | 10 | Floor Moerman | K I Rae | 55kg | $17.60 |
| 5th | 11 | Hereigoagain | 12 | Terry Moseley | M P Mccann | 55kg | $20.30 |
| 6th | 12 | An Morrighan | 14 | Choon K Kwo | S J Hewitt | 54kg | $69.40 |
| 7th | 5 | Life Of Riley | 4 | Matthew Cameron | Ms T Rae | 57.5kg | $3.30 |
| 8th | 13 | Muzzle Cat | 5 | Jack Taplin | Ms S L Wynne | 51kg | $50.40 |
| 9th | 3 | Iffin Doubt Dance | 6 | Amber Riddell | Ms S L Wynne | 57kg | $21.30 |
| 10th | 2 | Goddess | 2 | Bruno Queiroz | J C Blackadder | 58kg | $11.70 |
| 11th | 10 | Vaudevire | 3 | Darren Danis | Ms P Robson | 56.5kg | $68.60 |
| 12th | 14 | Ruby Sunrise | 1 | Brandon May | Ms P Robson | 54kg | $63.30 |
| 13th | 8 | Flying Dubawi | 13 | Brett Murray | Len & Lacy Stewart | 57.5kg | $31.40 |
| Scr | 9 | Ballistic Miss | 11 | Courtney Barnes | Anna Furlong | 56.5kg |
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