★ Top pickWon
4Private Treaty
The most credentialed runner in a moderate maiden field. Placed at Riccarton Synthetic close up recently and has amassed a strong overall placing record.
New Zealand · Thursday 23 July 2026
Riccarton Park Synthetic tips and results
Our top pick won 4 of 9 races at Riccarton Park Synthetic. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won4/944%
Any tip won6/967%
Top pick placed7/978%
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Lead Head Beers & Bacon Bros Mdn
11:40 local2200mMaiden$17,000
Winner4. Private TreatySP $2.40
2nd pick2nd
1Warrior Boy
Warrior Boy was runner-up in this same 2200m race at this track last start, giving strong course/distance form. The inside barrier suits the tactical demands of Riccarton Synthetic, and the horse is trending forward. A query remains on jockey engagement, but the raw form is compelling for a top-two finish.
3rd pick4th
6Aviva
Aviva offers experience at the 2200m trip with a recent placing over this same distance and a helpful inside barrier. However, the extreme form variance (from placed to beaten 32 lengths) tempers confidence. Included as a third string given the barrier and distance suitability outweigh the inconsistency in this open maiden.
Value pick3rd
8Liquid Blue
- 1st4Private TreatyLeah Hemi$2.40
- 2nd1Warrior BoySima Mxothwa$2.30
- 3rd8Liquid BlueBridget Grylls$12.00
- 4th6AvivaAbdul Najib$17.20
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Private Treaty | 7 | Leah Hemi | R E Didham | 56.5kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 1 | Warrior Boy | 1 | Sima Mxothwa | Andrew Carston | 55.5kg | $2.30 |
| 3rd | 8 | Liquid Blue | 5 | Bridget Grylls | J C Blackadder | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Aviva | 2 | Abdul Najib | R Mckay & A Harrington | 54.5kg | $17.20 |
| 5th | 2 | Overheated | 4 | Triston Moodley | Danny Crozier | 57.5kg | $15.50 |
| 6th | 3 | Saint | 8 | Terry Moseley | Brian Court & Jesse O''flaherty | 58.5kg | $38.20 |
| 7th | 7 | She''s Gifted | 3 | Brett Murray | B S Smith | 56.5kg | $31.50 |
| 8th | 5 | Friendofthedevil | 6 | Krishna Mudhoo | Andrew Carston | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
Fable Terrace Downs Bill & Susan Hall Memorial Mdn
12:10 local1400mMaiden$17,000
Winner1. DosteeSP $7.40
★ Top pick2nd
3Big Exit
Big Exit presents the most reliable form profile in this maiden, with genuine course and distance suitability at Riccarton Synthetic over 1400m. Her recent runs show a mare finding form, including a narrow defeat two starts back. Good barrier draw and tactical racing style suit the track's positional bias, making her the most credible winning chance on raw form evidence.
2nd pick4th
2Noivern
The wide barrier is the main concern on a track that rewards forward position, but he has enough natural speed history to offset this. A consistent, second-tier form line behind the top selection.
3rd pick8th
6Enchanted Delight
Enchanted Delight offers race experience and a strong synthetic placing at this track, second-up which sometimes sharpens fitness. However, the overall form line is patchy with plenty of unplaced runs mixed in, capping confidence. Included as a value-adding third pick given her track affinity and manageable draw.
Value pickWon
1Dostee
Dostee is a swing for value given the drop in grade and strong connections stats, but the raw form is genuinely poor with heavily beaten efforts in maiden and even lower company previously labelled 'Open'. First-up after 152 days adds further uncertainty.
- 1st1DosteeMatthew Cartwright$7.40
- 2nd3Big ExitAmber Riddell$3.70
- 3rd8Thee Auld TrickMasahiro Hashizume$12.10
- 4th2NoivernBridget Grylls$2.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Dostee | 7 | Matthew Cartwright | M & M Pitman | 58.5kg | $7.40 |
| 2nd | 3 | Big Exit | 3 | Amber Riddell | Ms S Faulkner | 55.5kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 8 | Thee Auld Trick | 4 | Masahiro Hashizume | N R Mitchell | 56.5kg | $12.10 |
| 4th | 2 | Noivern | 8 | Bridget Grylls | J C Blackadder | 58.5kg | $2.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Ekstatique | 2 | Jack Taplin | Ms G Robinson | 54.5kg | $14.10 |
| 6th | 7 | Flavours | 6 | Brett Murray | J Land | 56.5kg | $31.10 |
| 7th | 5 | White Palace | 1 | Billy Jacobson | Lisa Young | 56.5kg | $8.60 |
| 8th | 6 | Enchanted Delight | 5 | Yogesh Atchamah | M & M Pitman | 56.5kg | $11.30 |
Prezzy Card Mdn
12:40 local1600mMaiden$17,000
Winner6. RekindleSP $2.50
★ Top pick8th
1Tussar
Tussar has been knocking on the door with consecutive placings at this same track and distance, including a narrow 2nd two runs back. Barrier 2 sets up a positional advantage on a track that rewards handy runners. Form is the most reliable in the field, and a drop back to a similar-strength maiden looks winnable if it can find the line stronger than a photo finish.
2nd pickWon
6Rekindle
The wide barrier (9) is a mild concern given the track's preference for handy runners, but the sheer quality of her latest run makes her a major threat to Tussar.
3rd pick7th
2Go Pro
Go Pro has shown competitive form at this same track and trip, placing 3rd two runs back from an inside draw. Barrier 1 again offers a economical run.
Value pick9th
5Just Henri
Despite a well-beaten last-start run at this track, her deeper formline shows genuine competitiveness with minor placings in similar grade races, including a narrow 3rd.
- 1st6RekindleYogesh Atchamah$2.50
- 2nd7UnshackledBridget Grylls$6.20
- 3rd4RufusBrett Murray$41.20
- 4th9Shocking SecretsKrishna Mudhoo$26.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Rekindle | 9 | Yogesh Atchamah | N R Mitchell | 56.5kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Unshackled | 4 | Bridget Grylls | T J Yesberg | 56.5kg | $6.20 |
| 3rd | 4 | Rufus | 7 | Brett Murray | M L Price | 58.5kg | $41.20 |
| 4th | 9 | Shocking Secrets | 3 | Krishna Mudhoo | Andrew Carston | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Gap It | 8 | Jack Taplin | J C Blackadder | 56.5kg | $24.40 |
| 6th | 8 | Gasgal | 6 | Brandon May | Ainsley Mcleod | 56.5kg | $33.30 |
| 7th | 2 | Go Pro | 1 | Amber Riddell | N R Mitchell | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 8th | 1 | Tussar | 2 | Corey Campbell | Lisa Young | 58.5kg | $2.80 |
| 9th | 5 | Just Henri | 5 | Billy Jacobson | Ms G Robinson | 56.5kg | $28.70 |
Kendal Dawson Mdn
13:17 local1200mMaiden$17,000
Winner2. Stranger TimesSP $2.50
★ Top pickWon
2Stranger Times
Stranger Times draws the ideal gate (1) at a track that rewards forward, position-holding runners, and arrives having just run 2nd at this exact circuit and distance. Her form curve is trending the right way with minimal risk in a moderate-quality maiden field. The main query is a winless jockey combination, but the map and recent form make her the most likely winner on raw ability.
2nd pick3rd
1Ogun
Ogun has been racing consistently and already produced a competitive synthetic run at this circuit finishing 4th. Strong hookup with jockey Cartwright and trainer Pitman (24% combo strike rate) adds confidence. Barrier 6 is workable for forward positioning under the track profile. Some risk given lack of a placing to date but the profile fits the winning template reasonably well.
999th pickScratched
7Eliza
In a maiden field lacking depth, an unexposed runner with genuine placing signals is worth including as a third selection, albeit with appropriate caution given the complete lack of raceday history.
Value pick2nd
3Forseti
She backs up a competitive 4th at this same track/distance/surface combination last start.
- 1st2Stranger TimesSima Mxothwa$2.50
- 2nd3ForsetiAshlee Strawbridge$7.50
- 3rd1OgunMatthew Cartwright$2.30
- 4th10Vienna GameBrandon May$42.10
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Stranger Times | 1 | Sima Mxothwa | Andrew Carston | 53.5kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Forseti | 4 | Ashlee Strawbridge | Ms A Frye | 53.5kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Ogun | 6 | Matthew Cartwright | M & M Pitman | 58.5kg | $2.30 |
| 4th | 10 | Vienna Game | 5 | Brandon May | Anna Furlong | 56.5kg | $42.10 |
| 5th | 4 | Tactic | 7 | Amber Riddell | M & M Pitman | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Harlows Pride | 2 | Yogesh Atchamah | N R Mitchell | 56.5kg | $13.20 |
| 7th | 6 | Deliquint Xpress | 9 | Brett Murray | B S Smith | 56.5kg | $22.50 |
| Scr | 5 | Atomic Berry | 8 | Choon K Kwo | R D Holmes | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Eliza | 3 | Bridget Grylls | Lisa Young | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Rosemary And Thyme | 4 | J C Blackadder | 56.5kg |
Tuatahi Fibre ? Connecting Communities (Bm75)
13:52 local1200mBenchmark 75$17,000
Winner1. Boss ''n'' HighheelsSP $2.20
★ Top pickWon
1Boss ''n'' Highheels
The most credentialled runner in the race on recent form, class and track suitability.
2nd pick2nd
4Moon Money
3rd pick4th
5Jack Attack
Jack Attack has been building into form with consecutive placings at this track/distance and carries a light weight with a red-hot jockey aboard.
Value pick3rd
2Montero
- 1st1Boss ''n'' HighheelsSima Mxothwa$2.20
- 2nd4Moon MoneyLeah Hemi$4.30
- 3rd2MonteroMasahiro Hashizume$4.90
- 4th5Jack AttackAshlee Strawbridge$5.90
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Boss ''n'' Highheels | 2 | Sima Mxothwa | Ms T Rae | 56kg | $2.20 |
| 2nd | 4 | Moon Money | 5 | Leah Hemi | Ms L Prendergast | 55kg | $4.30 |
| 3rd | 2 | Montero | 4 | Masahiro Hashizume | Kieran Mccauley | 55.5kg | $4.90 |
| 4th | 5 | Jack Attack | 3 | Ashlee Strawbridge | R D Holmes | 51kg | $5.90 |
| 5th | 3 | Miss Emerald | 6 | Kendra Bakker | L M Robinson | 53kg | $10.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Movie Girl | 1 | Jack Taplin | Ainsley Mcleod | 52kg | $29.50 |
Harcourts Holmwood Hcp (60)
14:27 local1200mRestricted 60$17,000
Winner5. OverstateSP $10.50
★ Top pick3rd
3Thats Charming
Dropping in class and racing fit off a quick back-up, this looks the most reliable and tactically suited runner, even without a win to its name.
2nd pick2nd
4Russian Rosette
Russian Rosette has a genuinely strong record on this synthetic surface and at this track, with 2 wins from 12 course starts. The drop in grade today is a positive, and connections (Cartwright/Pitman) have a strong strike rate together.
3rd pick8th
7I''m Feeling Lucky
I'm Feeling Lucky arrives sharply weighted down in class from Open company and has shown a genuinely improving form trend with a recent win and multiple placings. Her synthetic form is unproven but she gets a big class relief today. A more exposed but generally consistent type who rates as a rounding-out top-three selection on afford/dropping in grade.
Value pick4th
8Sailor Girl
Her placing record (2-1-3 from 22 starts) shows genuine ability when suited, and while her synthetic-specific form is unproven, the drop in class and weight relief make her an overlay chance in this depth-light Restricted 60 contest.
- 1st5OverstateBridget Grylls$10.50
- 2nd4Russian RosetteMatthew Cartwright$3.50
- 3rd3Thats CharmingLeah Hemi$5.30
- 4th8Sailor GirlAshlee Strawbridge$3.80
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Overstate | 2 | Bridget Grylls | Lisa Young | 57.5kg | $10.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Russian Rosette | 4 | Matthew Cartwright | M & M Pitman | 58kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Thats Charming | 8 | Leah Hemi | Andrew Carston | 59kg | $5.30 |
| 4th | 8 | Sailor Girl | 6 | Ashlee Strawbridge | T J Yesberg | 53.5kg | $3.80 |
| 5th | 6 | Ardee Boy | 1 | Brandon May | Ainsley Mcleod | 57.5kg | $23.30 |
| 6th | 9 | Shezahappyone | 9 | Kendra Bakker | J Land | 53kg | $14.60 |
| 7th | 2 | Murch | 7 | Jack Taplin | R C Dennis | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 7 | I''m Feeling Lucky | 3 | Amber Riddell | M & M Pitman | 56kg | $7.70 |
| Scr | 1 | The Fed Express | 5 | Sima Mxothwa | Andrew Carston | 56.5kg |
Giftzzy Card (Bm75)
15:04 local1600mBenchmark 75$17,000
Winner4. PowerofpersuasionSP $3.90
★ Top pickWon
4Powerofpersuasion
Powerofpersuasion is the only genuine leader in a field mapped for a slow tempo, giving her first-run/no-pressure control of this race - a major structural advantage at this position-sensitive circuit. She has already won at this course/distance/grade combination and is now dropping in class from Open company. Current form is strong and she meets the track's preferred profile of settling forward and sustaining through the line.
2nd pick2nd
1Purple Prose
Purple Prose boasts one of the strongest synthetic and course/distance profiles in the race - 4 wins from 7 starts at this exact 1600m trip at Riccarton Synthetic. Recent form is rock solid with a last-start win at this track and grade.
3rd pick3rd
6Queen Of Naples
Queen Of Naples has a strong synthetic profile with 3 wins and 3 placings from 9 starts on this surface, plus a very good overall record at Riccarton. Her inside barrier suits the track's preference for forward-positioned runners, and while her most recent run was modest, the drop back in intensity and repeat course conditions play to her strengths as a knockabout place chance.
Value pick5th
3My Sharona
- 1st4PowerofpersuasionJack Taplin$3.90
- 2nd1Purple ProseTriston Moodley$5.00
- 3rd6Queen Of NaplesMasahiro Hashizume$4.70
- 4th2DelmonicoSima Mxothwa$4.90
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Powerofpersuasion | 6 | Jack Taplin | Ms T Rae | 53.5kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 1 | Purple Prose | 1 | Triston Moodley | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Queen Of Naples | 2 | Masahiro Hashizume | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 54.5kg | $4.70 |
| 4th | 2 | Delmonico | 4 | Sima Mxothwa | Andrew Carston | 56kg | $4.90 |
| 5th | 3 | My Sharona | 8 | Yogesh Atchamah | Anna Furlong | 55.5kg | $10.40 |
| 6th | 5 | Pax Mundi | 5 | Leah Hemi | Ms T Rae | 55kg | $6.30 |
| 7th | 8 | Winter Blaze | 3 | Kendra Bakker | H B Tapper | 52kg | $22.70 |
| 8th | 7 | Flying Celebration | 7 | Brandon May | Ainsley Mcleod | 54kg | $38.30 |
Vast Billboards (Bm65)
15:42 local2200mBenchmark 65$17,000
Winner9. WrenSP $15.90
★ Top pick3rd
1Roca Mile
Roca Mile has the strongest recent form of any runner in the race, with a win and two narrow defeats in the last three starts, including a track/distance win at this exact circuit. Fits the ideal winning profile for Riccarton Synthetic - forward settling with sustained finish. Represents the most likely winner on current form and suitability.
2nd pick8th
10New Beginning
As the likely lone leader in a slow-tempo race, she is well placed to control proceedings, though the class rise and lengthy break add slight uncertainty compared to the top pick.
3rd pick6th
3Devil In Disguise
Devil In Disguise boasts the best synthetic and track experience in the race with a strong overall record, but a poor last-start effort and wide barrier temper enthusiasm. Still, his proven affinity for this circuit and class suitability make him a genuine placing chance in an open race.
Value pick5th
5Correction
- 1st9WrenAmber Riddell$15.90
- 2nd2BaggioTriston Moodley$4.00
- 3rd1Roca MileKendra Bakker$3.40
- 4th11La EvitaAbdul Najib$32.60
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Wren | 8 | Amber Riddell | N R Mitchell | 54.5kg | $15.90 |
| 2nd | 2 | Baggio | 10 | Triston Moodley | N R Mitchell | 57.5kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Roca Mile | 6 | Kendra Bakker | R E Didham | 58kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 11 | La Evita | 4 | Abdul Najib | Ms K C Murphy | 52kg | $32.60 |
| 5th | 5 | Correction | 9 | Jack Taplin | Brian Court & Jesse O''flaherty | 55.5kg | $13.50 |
| 6th | 3 | Devil In Disguise | 13 | Masahiro Hashizume | L M Robinson | 58kg | $11.40 |
| 7th | 7 | Sincere | 14 | Leah Hemi | Andrew Carston | 57.5kg | $11.80 |
| 8th | 10 | New Beginning | 2 | Bridget Grylls | J C Blackadder | 55kg | $6.80 |
| 9th | 12 | Bellutta | 7 | Terry Moseley | M P Mccann | 54kg | $12.80 |
| 10th | 6 | Retrostar | 5 | Brandon May | Steven Woodsford | 57.5kg | $23.20 |
| 11th | 8 | Captain Upham | 1 | Choon K Kwo | Alan Browne | 56kg | $41.50 |
| 12th | 4 | El Fuego | 12 | Krishna Mudhoo | M L Price | 58kg | $64.90 |
| Scr | 13 | Strong | 11 | H B Tapper | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Honoka | 3 | J & K Parsons | 54kg |
Cavell Leitch (Bm65)
16:14 local1400mBenchmark 65$17,000
Winner3. PersonaSP $26.90
★ Top pick9th
4Russian Blues
Russian Blues has been building a picture-perfect synthetic profile at Riccarton, culminating in a last-start win over this course and distance. Barrier is workable given she has enough tactical speed to sit forward.
2nd pick8th
7Red Label
Red Label is the most track/trip proven runner in the race, with a strong string of placings at Riccarton Synthetic over 1400m in the same grade. Barrier 1 is ideal for the track bias which rewards forward, ground-saving runners. She is yet to convert placings into a win recently but the map and manners strongly favour her chances as second pick.
3rd pick3rd
1Captain Roy
Captain Roy arrives fresh off a maiden win at this track and has been building form nicely across his campaign. The step up to BM65 is untested, but the improving trajectory and synthetic suitability make him a genuine each-way threat, even if he needs to prove himself against quality he hasn't met before.
Value pick10th
6Hot Coco
Hot Coco has previously won at this exact track/distance/class combination and drops in grade today from BM75, which should suit. Her barrier is workable for the track's forward-position bias.
- 1st3PersonaTerry Moseley$26.90
- 2nd5Light Of PlutusKrishna Mudhoo$33.10
- 3rd1Captain RoyTriston Moodley$8.90
- 4th11FrosbieAbdul Najib$26.80
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Persona | 6 | Terry Moseley | D B Frye | 57kg | $26.90 |
| 2nd | 5 | Light Of Plutus | 12 | Krishna Mudhoo | L Callaway | 57kg | $33.10 |
| 3rd | 1 | Captain Roy | 9 | Triston Moodley | Ms L Prendergast | 58kg | $8.90 |
| 4th | 11 | Frosbie | 10 | Abdul Najib | T J Yesberg | 52kg | $26.80 |
| 5th | 9 | Elegant Explosive | 8 | Ashlee Strawbridge | J & K Parsons | 53kg | $3.60 |
| 6th | 10 | Freedom Reins | 5 | Sima Mxothwa | Andrew Carston | 51kg | $19.80 |
| 7th | 8 | Miraqua | 2 | Bridget Grylls | D B Frye | 56.5kg | $15.50 |
| 8th | 7 | Red Label | 1 | Masahiro Hashizume | L M Robinson | 56.5kg | $4.10 |
| 9th | 4 | Russian Blues | 11 | Kendra Bakker | L M Robinson | 55kg | $4.90 |
| 10th | 6 | Hot Coco | 3 | Amber Riddell | N R Mitchell | 55.5kg | $12.60 |
| 11th | 12 | Runninwiththedevil | 7 | Jack Taplin | Ainsley Mcleod | 52kg | $63.90 |
| 12th | 2 | Fakeittillumakeit | 4 | Brett Murray | J Land | 58.5kg | $25.60 |
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