Riccarton Park tips and results

Our price $9.00 · SP $11.80 · Corey Campbell

Quinto has been racing consistently, most recently a close second in BM65 over 2200m on Heavy9. He has placed at this track and distance and the jockey combination is effective. The wide barrier is a negative, but he has tactical speed to overcome it.

Our price $4.00 · SP $3.90 · Floor Moerman

Best Rose is the most reliable form runner in this BM65 field. She's competed at Listed and Open level on soft going, winning at Riccarton and finishing second in similar conditions. With a light weight, good draw, and a recent placing on soft, she profiles as the one to beat. The main concern is a low overall win rate, but her consistency and class edge make her the top selection.

Our price $4.50 · SP $3.40 · Kavish Chowdhoory

Ka Ying Lucky has the strongest raw credentials at this track and distance, with two wins from three starts at Riccarton over 1000m. The class drop from BM75 to BM65 is a significant advantage, and he handles soft ground. However, barrier 13 and top weight create challenges. He's likely to be in the finish but may need some luck from the draw.

Our price $2.80 · SP $3.40 · Leah Hemi

She maps well from barrier 4, carries a workable weight, and the Leah Hemi/Ms T Rae combination has strong strike rates. She represents the most reliable form line and should prove hard to beat.

Our price $10.00 · SP $11.00 · Floor Moerman

He jumps from a nice barrier with the minimum weight, a combination that often helps debutants. The lack of form is a risk, but in a race with few exposed runners, he could be overpriced and is worth a small investment as a value play.

Our price $5.00 · SP $7.50 · Triston Moodley

Hooray For Harry boasts the best course/distance profile in the race with four top-2 finishes from 10 attempts at Riccarton 1200m. He placed last start on heavy at Wingatui and should appreciate the soft going. Drawn ideally in barrier 4, he maps to settle handy and launch a strong finish.

Our price $10.00 · SP $24.40 · Terry Moseley

Hey Now comes off a synthetic win but importantly has a soft track win at Riccarton earlier in his career. He has been consistent with two seconds before that win and looks a strong each-way chance.

Our price $18.00 · SP $15.10 · Tina Comignaghi

He has placed at Riccarton 1200m on soft and heavy and gets the services of Tina Comignaghi who strikes at 18% at this track. Carrying just 54kg, he should be finishing on late.

Our price $4.00 · SP $6.20 · Terry Moseley

Imperative is the form horse of the field, having won impressively last start at Wingatui over 2200m on Heavy9, beating several of today's rivals including A Mandarin and Tellme You Loveme. The 6yo mare is lightly raced with clear upside, and although she steps up to Open company, she already won in similar grade. Her soft track record is reliable, and she maps well from barrier 8 with the ability to settle handy.

Our price $5.00 · SP $6.50 · Akshay Balloo

A Mandarin has been racing consistently, winning an Open race at Ascot Park on Heavy10 then running 3rd behind Imperative at Wingatui. She handles rain-affected ground well and gets a light weight. The main concerns are a poor record on soft and no wins at Riccarton, but her current form is solid enough to suggest she'll be in the finish.

Our price $15.00 · SP $16.50 · Bridget Grylls

Tellme You Loveme showed a return to form last start finishing 2nd to Imperative at Wingatui. She is a heavy track specialist, so the Soft 5 surface is a concern, but she has a strong record at this course and distance with 2 wins from 6 attempts.

Our price $2.50 · SP $1.80 · Ashlee Strawbridge

Betty Spaghetti is the most credentialed runner with a recent win and strong 1400m record at Riccarton. She handles Soft ground well (1 win, 3 placings from 8 starts) and her form reads well for this Open class. The main concerns are the wide draw and jockey form, but she remains the top chance based on overall ability and preparation.

Our price $12.00 · SP $10.60 · Abdul Najib

Go Lotte is a value play with a light weight and ideal barrier, but she steps up in class and has failed to win at Riccarton. Her recent form on Soft/Heavy is solid and she can run into a place with the right run.

Our price $4.50 · SP $4.70 · Billy Jacobson

Canasta is a progressive mare with a strong soft track record and recent placing on Heavy9. She has already won at Riccarton and handles the conditions well. With Billy Jacobson retaining the ride and a consistent pattern of placing, she represents the most reliable winning chance at each-way value.

Our price $4.00 · SP $4.70 · Leah Hemi

Powerofpersuasion comes off a dominant synthetic win and has a soft track win on her resume. The Leah Hemi/T Rae combination is potent, and barrier 2 gives her every chance to lead. However, the big question is turf debut—she's never raced on grass.

Our price $7.00 · SP $5.60 · Bridget Grylls

The Boss Lady has a strong record at Riccarton with two wins and a Listed placing on heavy. She drops from Listed grade to BM75, which is a significant class advantage. Her first up run was disappointing, but she is second up today and has placed second up before. Wide barrier is a concern, but if she reproduces her best form she is a definite threat.

Our price $15.00 · SP $23.90 · Akshay Balloo

Fablue is a genuine Riccarton specialist with four wins at the venue and two at this exact track and distance. Her wet track form is excellent, and she tends to improve second up. Her first up run was poor but that was over 1400m at Oamaru, and she is far better suited back at her favoured track and 1600m.

Our price $5.00 · SP $7.60 · Terry Moseley

The Hares Ears is a promising mare with rapidly improving form, having placed in her last two BM65 starts at Wingatui on Heavy9. She won on Soft5 two back and handles wet conditions well. Barrier 8 is ideal, and the jockey knows her perfectly.

Our price $6.00 · SP $5.50 · Triston Moodley

Life Of Riley is a consistent mare who has placed twice at Riccarton on Soft, including a close second earlier this year. She doesn't win out of turn but is rarely far away. Drawn well and gets conditions to suit, making her a strong contender for the top three.

Our price $10.00 · SP $19.60 · Floor Moerman

Elegant Explosive is the queen of seconds, particularly at this trip on soft tracks. She drops from 56.5kg to 53.5kg and gets a good jockey. Her recent synthetic runs were passable.