★ Top pick2nd
1Student Of War
Most consistent recent form with sharp 1200m placings at track including close 2nd/3rd recently. Top maiden chance on pure form.
New Zealand · Thursday 14 May 2026
Riccarton Park Synthetic tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 9 races at Riccarton Park Synthetic. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won1/911%
Any tip won2/922%
Top pick placed6/967%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Riccarton Park Function Centre Mdn
11:39 local1200mMaiden$20,000
Winner9. GrouseSP $35.20
2nd pick3rd
8Russian Blues
Good draw 6, light weight and Bakker/Robinson combo strong. Fast tempo suits handy position. Clear top threat behind form leader.
3rd pick5th
4Dubonnet Rouge
Solid place strike, strong trainer/jockey stats. Wide draw concern in sprint but form warrants inclusion as reliable place hope.
Value pick9th
7Risk Mitigation
Good barrier 7 now, consistent placer in maidens.
- 1st9GrouseAshlee Strawbridge$35.20
- 2nd1Student Of WarMatthew Cartwright$3.90
- 3rd8Russian BluesKendra Bakker$2.50
- 4th5Big ExitHayley Hassman$31.80
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Grouse | 18 | Ashlee Strawbridge | L R Beckett | 53.5kg | $35.20 |
| 2nd | 1 | Student Of War | 8 | Matthew Cartwright | M & M Pitman | 58.5kg | $3.90 |
| 3rd | 8 | Russian Blues | 6 | Kendra Bakker | L M Robinson | 54.5kg | $2.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Big Exit | 13 | Hayley Hassman | Ms S Faulkner | 54.5kg | $31.80 |
| 5th | 4 | Dubonnet Rouge | 14 | Tina Comignaghi | L M Robinson | 56.5kg | $7.10 |
| 6th | 10 | Taimate Warrior | 12 | Joe Doyle | Andrew Carston | 56.5kg | $22.70 |
| 7th | 13 | Imperial Queen | 15 | Donovan Cooper | Brian Court & Jesse O''flaherty | 55.5kg | $63.60 |
| 8th | 12 | Delight | 1 | Billy Jacobson | Anna Furlong | 56.5kg | $18.50 |
| 9th | 7 | Risk Mitigation | 7 | Amber Riddell | Krystal Williams | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 10th | 14 | Vin''swey | 9 | Triston Moodley | N R Mitchell | 55.5kg | $65.70 |
| 11th | 15 | Impulsive Heart | 5 | Leah Hemi | N R Mitchell | 58.5kg | $38.70 |
| 12th | 11 | My Girl Alice | 3 | Brett Murray | J Land | 56.5kg | $18.50 |
| 13th | 6 | Gasgal | 10 | Brandon May | Ainsley Mcleod | 56.5kg | $168.40 |
| 14th | 2 | Eddie The Eagle | 17 | Corey Campbell | Ms E J Wyatt | 58.5kg | $27.60 |
| Scr | 3 | Lindy May | 16 | Bridget Grylls | N R Mitchell | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Saint | 4 | Ms S L Wynne | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Queen Courtney | 2 | Brian Court & Jesse O''flaherty | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Ripicola | 11 | Ms K C Murphy | 56.5kg |
Speight''s Summit Ultra On Tap Hcp
12:12 local1200mOpen$40,000
Winner5. MotiontimeSP $15.50
★ Top pick3rd
3Gemma Flitz
Gemma Flitz stands out on pure form with exceptional Riccarton Park Synthetic record of 8:5-2-1 and track/distance 6:5-0-1. Recent turf struggles irrelevant on consistent synthetic surface that favours her tactical speed from barrier 4. Recent Listed 16th excused by wide draw; prior synthetic wins in Open/Special cond. class prove suitability.
2nd pick5th
2Third Decree
Synthetic experience positive though limited. Moderate-fast tempo suits forward run. Solid form but slightly overbet vs Gemma Flitz's track dominance.
3rd pick2nd
1Tumuch
Tumuch's form credentials strong with track record 5:4-1-0 and synthetic 5:4-1-0, recent 3rd at Riccarton Park 1600m showing fitness. Distance record 10:3-2-0 and class drop positive. Barrier 6 manageable in midfield for moderate-fast tempo on even synthetic. Not selected over Gemma Flitz due to less T/D specificity and wider draw.
Value pick4th
6Hasstobefast
Value overlay in Hasstobefast with excellent synthetic record 12:3-4-1 and first-up stats 6:1-0-0. Barrier 5 and light 53kg suit sprint tempo on Riccarton Park Synthetic. No track prior but surface affinity strong; 1200m query offset by fresh legs.
- 1st5MotiontimeAbdul Najib$15.50
- 2nd1TumuchHayley Hassman$2.10
- 3rd3Gemma FlitzAshlee Strawbridge$8.70
- 4th6HasstobefastTriston Moodley$18.90
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Motiontime | 2 | Abdul Najib | M & M Pitman | 52kg | $15.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Tumuch | 6 | Hayley Hassman | J & K Parsons | 58kg | $2.10 |
| 3rd | 3 | Gemma Flitz | 4 | Ashlee Strawbridge | L R Beckett | 54kg | $8.70 |
| 4th | 6 | Hasstobefast | 5 | Triston Moodley | N R Mitchell | 53kg | $18.90 |
| 5th | 2 | Third Decree | 3 | Donovan Cooper | M & M Pitman | 58kg | $3.40 |
| 6th | 7 | Charm Manhattan | 7 | Floor Moerman | Krystal Williams | 52kg | $10.20 |
| 7th | 4 | Miss Brittany | 1 | Tina Comignaghi | J & K Parsons | 54kg | $11.40 |
Coca-Cola (Bm65)
12:47 local1200mBenchmark 65$20,000
Winner8. FakeittillumakeitSP $24.40
★ Top pick2nd
4Thats Charming
Thats Charming stands out on pure form with unmatched track experience (23 starts, 3 wins) and T/D record (17:2-2-2). Recent 6th in similar Rest.60 on this surface shows fitness, barrier 3 ideal for synthetic sprint bias towards forward runners. Moderate-fast tempo favours its tactical speed over unproven risers.
2nd pick3rd
7Mystic Ocean
Track stats solid (3:0-1-1), in regular racing with fitness edge. Moderate-fast tempo suits midfield map.
3rd pick4th
6Lady Georgiana
Synthetic record 3:0-0-1 but recent placing key. Synthetic evens surface suits over turf formlines.
Value pick6th
2Hello Bess
Recent 4th post-spell shows fitness, barrier 6 ok.
- 1st8FakeittillumakeitMereana Hudson$24.40
- 2nd4Thats CharmingJoe Doyle$6.40
- 3rd7Mystic OceanMatthew Cartwright$7.20
- 4th6Lady GeorgianaAlan Lai$10.60
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Fakeittillumakeit | 1 | Mereana Hudson | J Land | 54kg | $24.40 |
| 2nd | 4 | Thats Charming | 3 | Joe Doyle | Andrew Carston | 56.5kg | $6.40 |
| 3rd | 7 | Mystic Ocean | 7 | Matthew Cartwright | M & M Pitman | 55kg | $7.20 |
| 4th | 6 | Lady Georgiana | 5 | Alan Lai | Kevin Mcauley | 53kg | $10.60 |
| 5th | 1 | Electric Zou | 4 | Billy Jacobson | Lisa Young | 59kg | $10.40 |
| 6th | 2 | Hello Bess | 6 | Hayley Hassman | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 55kg | $1.70 |
| 7th | 5 | Good Craic | 9 | Amber Riddell | Andrew Carston | 55kg | $18.60 |
| 8th | 9 | Runninwiththedevil | 8 | Brandon May | Ainsley Mcleod | 54kg | $29.50 |
| Scr | 3 | Sailor Girl | 2 | Tina Comignaghi | R C Dennis | 57kg |
The Pavilion Opening November 2026 Mdn
13:22 local1600mMaiden$20,000
Winner2. HeartbreakerSP $5.60
★ Top pick3rd
11Voguish
Only 4 starts shows upside, class edge over these rivals clear despite no synthetic form. Moderate-fast tempo suits versatile runner from barrier 7. Pitman stable in form.
2nd pickWon
2Heartbreaker
Consistent maiden with strong track affinity - recent 3rd here at 1600m synthetic, another 3rd/4th prior. Barrier 2 perfect for speed map as likely leader in moderate-fast tempo. Fitness from regular racing, distance record 0-0-2. Solid place chance.
3rd pickScratched
4Warrior Boy
Only 2nd career run shows potential in weak maiden. Synthetic record 0-1-0, improving trend outweighs wide draw.
Value pick10th
12Liquid Blue
Place record 20%, track form solid. Backmarker but moderate-fast tempo may suit late charge.
- 1st2HeartbreakerTriston Moodley$5.60
- 2nd15Queen Courtney$34.90
- 3rd11VoguishMatthew Cartwright$1.80
- 4th1Fah RongBrett Murray$14.40
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Heartbreaker | 2 | Triston Moodley | Ms L Prendergast | 57.5kg | $5.60 |
| 2nd | 15 | Queen Courtney | 5 | Brian Court & Jesse O''flaherty | 56.5kg | $34.90 | |
| 3rd | 11 | Voguish | 7 | Matthew Cartwright | M & M Pitman | 56.5kg | $1.80 |
| 4th | 1 | Fah Rong | 4 | Brett Murray | Ms P Robson | 58.5kg | $14.40 |
| 5th | 7 | Go Pro | 6 | Bridget Grylls | N R Mitchell | 58.5kg | $33.70 |
| 6th | 14 | Flying Angel | 3 | Tina Comignaghi | Ms P Robson | 56.5kg | $14.60 |
| 7th | 10 | Power Of Two | 1 | Leah Hemi | R E Didham | 58.5kg | $34.90 |
| 8th | 13 | Friendofthedevil | 9 | Joe Doyle | Andrew Carston | 56.5kg | $33.40 |
| 9th | 8 | Malevo | 8 | Amber Riddell | M & M Pitman | 57.5kg | $36.40 |
| 10th | 12 | Liquid Blue | 10 | Courtney Barnes | J C Blackadder | 56.5kg | $21.60 |
| 11th | 9 | Cambalache | 12 | Hayley Hassman | J & K Parsons | 56.5kg | $25.80 |
| 12th | 6 | Illusionist | 15 | Billy Jacobson | Brenna Cook | 58.5kg | $33.80 |
| 13th | 3 | Rufus | 11 | Mereana Hudson | M L Price | 58.5kg | $14.80 |
| 14th | 16 | The Boss Girls | 13 | Ainsley Mcleod | 56.5kg | $69.90 | |
| Scr | 4 | Warrior Boy | 14 | Andrew Carston | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Baggio | 16 | Andrew Carston | 58.5kg |
Stables For Lease (Bm65)
13:57 local1600mBenchmark 65$20,000
Winner13. Red Star BellaSP $10.10
★ Top pick8th
9Tears Of Victory
Recent fitness evident, jockey in excellent form. Outclasses rivals on pure form despite no track prior. Moderate-fast tempo suits midfield run. Best winning chance.
2nd pick13th
1Correction
Stands out with strongest track/distance form (16:1-4-1 track, 6:1-1-0 T/D), recent competitive synthetic runs including 2nds at BM65 level. Second up stats fair (5:0-2-0), likely leader in moderate-fast tempo suits short straight. Wide draw concern but class drop and venue affinity make strong place claim.
3rd pick3rd
11Sarissa
Progressive 4yo with significant class drop, recent solid 4th at this track in Rest.60. Barrier 6 perfect for handy run on leader-biased synthetic, improving form trend. Lacks wins but exposed runs show potential at this level. Solid eachway contender.
Value pick12th
8Bellutta
Value overlay with exceptional venue stats (8:3-0-0 track, 4:2-0-0 T/D) making her dangerously drawn at barrier 5. Recent form flatters to deceive with poor jockey bookings; suited to consistent BM65 level on synthetic where she's won multiple times.
- 1st13Red Star BellaDonovan Cooper$10.10
- 2nd15New BeginningMereana Hudson$10.50
- 3rd11SarissaTina Comignaghi$5.20
- 4th12Adios VamonosAlan Lai$35.20
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Red Star Bella | 12 | Donovan Cooper | L G Didham | 55kg | $10.10 |
| 2nd | 15 | New Beginning | 7 | Mereana Hudson | J C Blackadder | 55kg | $10.50 |
| 3rd | 11 | Sarissa | 6 | Tina Comignaghi | N Wigley & K Milnes | 56.5kg | $5.20 |
| 4th | 12 | Adios Vamonos | 4 | Alan Lai | M P Mccann | 54kg | $35.20 |
| 5th | 14 | Wren | 13 | Amber Riddell | N R Mitchell | 55kg | $12.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Shooting Stride | 8 | Billy Jacobson | L Callaway | 58kg | $36.10 |
| 7th | 4 | Light Of Plutus | 9 | Joe Doyle | L Callaway | 58.5kg | $36.90 |
| 8th | 9 | Tears Of Victory | 11 | Corey Campbell | Kevin & Stephen Gray | 57kg | $6.40 |
| 9th | 5 | Lippy | 2 | Triston Moodley | N R Mitchell | 57kg | $9.60 |
| 10th | 10 | Esperimento | 16 | Jack Taplin | Kevin Mcauley | 53.5kg | $13.10 |
| 11th | 3 | Retrostar | 17 | Leah Hemi | Steven Woodsford | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 12th | 8 | Bellutta | 5 | Roushan Khan | M P Mccann | 57kg | $40.80 |
| 13th | 1 | Correction | 15 | Floor Moerman | Brian Court & Jesse O''flaherty | 57kg | $12.10 |
| 14th | 7 | Latenight Galaxy | 18 | Bridget Grylls | N R Mitchell | 57.5kg | $18.30 |
| Scr | 2 | Crunchie Boy | 14 | J C Blackadder | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Da Vinci Girl | 3 | M & M Pitman | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | El Fuego | 14 | M L Price | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Don Pauly | 1 | Ms T Rae | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Strong | 10 | H B Tapper | 57kg |
Windsor Park Stallions 2026 (Bm65)
14:35 local1600mBenchmark 65$35,000
Winner2. Purple ProseSP $5.30
★ Top pickWon
2Purple Prose
Purple Prose stands out on pure form with excellent synthetic stats (7:2-1-0) including 2 wins at TAD (4:2-0-0). Recent victory at this track/distance in Rest.60 off 59kg shows fitness and suitability for Riccarton Park Synthetic's tactical speed bias. Barrier 6 ideal, likely midfield settling suits moderate-fast tempo.
2nd pick5th
1Wanderin Spelle
In regular prep, recent efforts show staying power. Barrier 11 manageable on even synthetic surface; moderate-fast tempo suits likely forward run.
3rd pickScratched
17Correction
Correction brings unmatched track familiarity (16:1-4-1, TAD 6:1-1-0) ideal for synthetic's even nature. Second up from spell aligns with preparation patterns; class drop enhances chances in BM65. Recent pipe-opener showed fitness. Wide draw offset by experience; value in deeper synthetic runs where backmarkers can feature.
Value pick13th
9Koputaroa
Light 55kg eases class drop impact; barrier 7 perfect for synthetic's handy bias. Long spell concerning but prior first-up stats and Parsons stable intent signal preparation.
- 1st2Purple ProseHayley Hassman$5.30
- 2nd13AlienaMereana Hudson$16.70
- 3rd10Lucky FerrandoTina Comignaghi$5.90
- 4th11PatraineCorey Campbell$18.70
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Purple Prose | 6 | Hayley Hassman | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 57.5kg | $5.30 |
| 2nd | 13 | Aliena | 2 | Mereana Hudson | D B Frye | 56.5kg | $16.70 |
| 3rd | 10 | Lucky Ferrando | 12 | Tina Comignaghi | J & K Parsons | 58kg | $5.90 |
| 4th | 11 | Patraine | 1 | Corey Campbell | B & S Anderton | 57.5kg | $18.70 |
| 5th | 1 | Wanderin Spelle | 11 | Daniel Bothamley | L R Beckett | 60kg | $3.20 |
| 6th | 5 | Verdian | 16 | Joe Doyle | Jamie Bullard | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 12 | Saint Brigid | 5 | Brett Murray | Krystal Williams | 57kg | $39.40 |
| 8th | 3 | Eight Lucky Prawns | 3 | Alan Lai | Kevin Mcauley | 57kg | $26.10 |
| 9th | 14 | Elegant Explosive | 4 | Leah Hemi | J & K Parsons | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Willit | 9 | Jack Taplin | J C Blackadder | 55.5kg | $21.60 |
| 11th | 4 | El Ultimo | 14 | Courtney Barnes | J & K Parsons | 59kg | $38.40 |
| 12th | 7 | Flying Celebration | 8 | Brandon May | Ainsley Mcleod | 58kg | $115.30 |
| 13th | 9 | Koputaroa | 7 | Ashlee Strawbridge | J & K Parsons | 55kg | $56.70 |
| 14th | 8 | Aladdin Sane | 17 | Bridget Grylls | Ainsley Mcleod | 58kg | $36.00 |
| Scr | 15 | Tears Of Victory | 18 | Kevin & Stephen Gray | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Retrostar | 15 | Steven Woodsford | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Correction | 13 | Brian Court & Jesse O''flaherty | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Crunchie Boy | 10 | J C Blackadder | 57.5kg |
Grand National Tickets On Sale (Bm75)
15:11 local2200mBenchmark 75$35,000
Winner3. Star BallotSP $12.20
★ Top pick4th
2Proserve
Proserve stands out on pure form with dominant synthetic stats (7:3-2-0 track/distance), perfect for Riccarton Park Synthetic staying trips favouring grinders. Likely leader in moderate-slow tempo suits track bias. Significant class drop enhances chances despite recent poor turf form.
2nd pick5th
10Avoriaz
Avoriaz brings reliable synthetic form (5:1-0-0) and recent competitive placings including 3rd in BM75 two back. Barrier 1 perfect for track, light weight aids. Solid place chance.
3rd pick9th
1Peecee Pussycat
Veteran with excellent Riccarton Synthetic record (10:2-2-3, TAD 6:2-1-1). Class drop helps, consistent form with multiple recent placings. Barrier 3 allows handy position. Reliable top-3 contender.
Value pick8th
9Kiwi Magic
Kiwi Magic fresh off dominant BM65 win last start (beating this field standard), now class-dropped with light weight and strong claimer. Synthetic unknown but proxy form strong for value each-way play in open race.
- 1st3Star BallotMatthew Cartwright$12.20
- 2nd4IncredibleJoe Doyle$6.10
- 3rd5Champagne LindaTina Comignaghi$6.20
- 4th2ProserveAbdul Najib$15.80
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Star Ballot | 8 | Matthew Cartwright | M & M Pitman | 58kg | $12.20 |
| 2nd | 4 | Incredible | 13 | Joe Doyle | Anna Furlong | 57kg | $6.10 |
| 3rd | 5 | Champagne Linda | 10 | Tina Comignaghi | R C Dennis | 56.5kg | $6.20 |
| 4th | 2 | Proserve | 4 | Abdul Najib | M & M Pitman | 56.5kg | $15.80 |
| 5th | 10 | Avoriaz | 1 | Donovan Cooper | L M Robinson | 53kg | $7.10 |
| 6th | 6 | Miss Enzed | 11 | Corey Campbell | B & S Anderton | 56.5kg | $19.20 |
| 7th | 8 | Flamboyance | 6 | Amber Riddell | T J Yesberg | 55kg | $9.70 |
| 8th | 9 | Kiwi Magic | 9 | Hayley Hassman | J & K Parsons | 52.5kg | $3.70 |
| 9th | 1 | Peecee Pussycat | 3 | Floor Moerman | Ms S L Wynne | 57.5kg | $17.50 |
| 10th | 12 | Revision | 7 | Triston Moodley | N R Mitchell | 53kg | $19.20 |
| 11th | 7 | California Gold | 12 | Leah Hemi | Ms V Mackle | 56kg | $36.80 |
| 12th | 11 | La Evita | 5 | Bridget Grylls | Ms K C Murphy | 54kg | $57.60 |
| Scr | 13 | Pirates ''n'' Gold | 2 | C L Spittles | 54kg |
Book A Suite Mid-Winter Xmas Races 20 June (Bm65)
15:50 local1200mBenchmark 65$35,000
Winner1. EnterpriseSP $5.20
★ Top pick2nd
8Arctic Jewel
Arctic Jewel tops form assessment with recent synthetic win at this track and distance in Rest.60, boasting 25% win/50% place rate from 8 starts. Fast tempo and barrier 4 suit handy runner on Riccarton Park Synthetic sprints. 3yo progression and top stable outweigh class rise.
2nd pick4th
9Celtic Bling
Celtic Bling excels in pure form with 7:1-3-1 on synthetic at Riccarton Park, including strong T/D record. Consistent recent placings in BM65 company from elite connections. Fast tempo may suit if overcomes wide draw.
3rd pick10th
10Russian Rosette
Pitman stable and proven BM65 performer.
Value pick12th
6Jack Attack
Second up suits (7:0-1-2), class drop key. Wide draw issue in fast tempo but proven resilience here makes it live danger if maps midfield; big overlay vs assessed chances.
- 1st1EnterpriseJack Taplin$5.20
- 2nd8Arctic JewelHayley Hassman$4.10
- 3rd12GattinaAlan Lai$16.80
- 4th9Celtic BlingTriston Moodley$8.70
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Enterprise | 6 | Jack Taplin | Ms L Prendergast | 57kg | $5.20 |
| 2nd | 8 | Arctic Jewel | 4 | Hayley Hassman | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 55.5kg | $4.10 |
| 3rd | 12 | Gattina | 3 | Alan Lai | M P Mccann | 54.5kg | $16.80 |
| 4th | 9 | Celtic Bling | 14 | Triston Moodley | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 56.5kg | $8.70 |
| 5th | 11 | Leinster | 13 | Bridget Grylls | J C Blackadder | 57.5kg | $14.10 |
| 6th | 14 | Momento | 16 | Corey Campbell | B & S Anderton | 56kg | $41.60 |
| 7th | 5 | Grove Street | 9 | Donovan Cooper | M & M Pitman | 58kg | $6.70 |
| 8th | 4 | Dragon Biscuit | 8 | Tina Comignaghi | C L Trembath | 59.5kg | $7.40 |
| 9th | 7 | Jetstream | 12 | Matthew Cartwright | M & M Pitman | 58.5kg | $17.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Russian Rosette | 1 | Abdul Najib | M & M Pitman | 55.5kg | $16.20 |
| 11th | 3 | Ardee Boy | 2 | Brandon May | Ainsley Mcleod | 59.5kg | $64.30 |
| 12th | 6 | Jack Attack | 15 | Leah Hemi | R D Holmes | 58.5kg | $55.20 |
| 13th | 15 | Sailor Girl | 11 | R C Dennis | 55.5kg | $51.30 | |
| 14th | 13 | Hard Attack | 5 | Amber Riddell | Andrew Carston | 55kg | $36.70 |
| Scr | 2 | Mogul | 10 | Joe Doyle | Andrew Carston | 60kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Hello Bess | 7 | Floor Moerman | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 53.5kg |
Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge (Bm75)
16:22 local1400mBenchmark 75$35,000
Winner3. DimaggioSP $11.00
★ Top pick10th
2War Court
War Court stands out on pure form with exceptional Riccarton Park Synthetic record (16:4-3-2) and T/D stats (9:3-2-1). Latest win here at 1400m in BM75 off 55.5kg proves class suitability. Consistent recent placings, likely midfield map suits moderate-fast tempo on even synthetic surface.
2nd pick9th
1Vivacious
Solid synthetic record (4:2-0-1), track stats strong (4:2-0-1), recent 3rd here at 1400m BM75. Barrier 3 perfect for likely leader role on track favouring forward runners. Class drop aids, recent fitness assured.
3rd pick3rd
13Queen Of Naples
Second-up today after strong fresh win in BM65 at track. Walker/Bergerson stable form strong, light weight advantage on compressed scale. Suits handy map, second-up stats supportive.
Value pick2nd
9Hey Now
Recent 2nd in this grade here behind War Court. Barrier 6 suits, proven at level on surface where synthetic minimises variables. Value overlay vs assessed chance; upset-prone Thursday synthetic meetings favour track specialists.
- 1st3DimaggioJack Taplin$11.00
- 2nd9Hey NowCourtney Barnes$11.90
- 3rd13Queen Of NaplesTriston Moodley$4.90
- 4th7DelmonicoJoe Doyle$14.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Dimaggio | 1 | Jack Taplin | N R Mitchell | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Hey Now | 6 | Courtney Barnes | Sharon Robertson & Alan Reeves | 56.5kg | $11.90 |
| 3rd | 13 | Queen Of Naples | 8 | Triston Moodley | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 53kg | $4.90 |
| 4th | 7 | Delmonico | 4 | Joe Doyle | Andrew Carston | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 12 | On File | 5 | Mereana Hudson | J & K Parsons | 55kg | $45.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Pax Mundi | 2 | Leah Hemi | Ms T Rae | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Great Adventure | 16 | Matthew Cartwright | M & M Pitman | 56.5kg | $11.10 |
| 8th | 4 | Elusive Impact | 11 | Kendra Bakker | L M Robinson | 56.5kg | $11.40 |
| 9th | 1 | Vivacious | 3 | Hayley Hassman | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 57.5kg | $4.70 |
| 10th | 2 | War Court | 10 | Floor Moerman | Brian Court & Jesse O''flaherty | 57.5kg | $6.30 |
| 11th | 6 | Lemon Curd | 9 | Tina Comignaghi | R C Dennis | 56.5kg | $14.80 |
| 12th | 11 | Shawshank | 13 | Amber Riddell | Ms S L Wynne | 55kg | $37.10 |
| Scr | 5 | Motiontime | 15 | Abdul Najib | M & M Pitman | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Pure Artist | 14 | Donovan Cooper | M & M Pitman | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Mogul | 7 | Andrew Carston | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Eight Lucky Prawns | 12 | Kevin Mcauley | 54kg |
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