Riccarton Park

Tomorrow, January 14, 2026Flat1m1fSoft

Verdict

CORPS D'ELITE (14) has been disappointing this season after showing promise as a 3-year-old. She is now strong enough to cope with a middle distance and won't lack fitness. She meets the right sort of field, and a form reversal is on the cards. SHOCKABELLA (15) set the pace and fought gamely for third at Timaru last time out. She has a slightly better gate this time and will drop 2.5kg. Bruno Queiroz sticks with her, and so do we. HENRY THOMAS (3) got the job done by a half a length when clearing his maiden status at Ashburton 3 weeks ago. He has been handled patiently and looks to have a real future over ground. He has the scope to take the next step immediately. WAL (2) beat a handy field at Reefton last week and was ridden far more positively, which led to his form reversal. He has always had talent, and can now hold his good form. Stick with him. DIORESSENCE (10) has been mixing her form, and is returning after an 8-week freshen up that would have done her no harm. Each way.

14. Corps Delite
15. Shockabella
3. Henry Thomas

Win Only

15. 15. Shockabella
J: BRUNO QUEIROZT: MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
F: 48803
Price History:
3.75
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Last start led but faded 3rd of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 2200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Schedar carrying 57kg at $3.80. Before that ran last of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 2100m, 5.5 len behind Ruji carrying 58kg at $3.80. Nice effort last time. Key runner.
1. 1. Unleash The Beast
J: M HUDSONT: KENNY MOORE
F: 21800
Price History:
7.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Wingatui on December 26 over 2200m, slow going 6 len behind Generation Joy carrying 57kg at $4.90. The run before that ran last of 17 at Trentham on December 6 over 2100m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Crackercol carrying 55.5kg at $12.20. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
3. 3. Henry Thomas
J: TINA COMIGNAGHIT: SOPHIE HARGREAVES & NAOMI MURFITT
F: x7371
Price History:
9.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Most recently won by 0.5 len at Ashburton December 24 over 2200m in soft going defeating Private Treaty with 58.5kg at $3.20. The race before that 7th of 15 at this track on November 12 over 2000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Tik Tok Ted carrying 56.5kg at $9.30. Rates highly.
14. 14. Corps Delite
J: JOE DOYLET: MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
F: 87505
Price History:
8.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Most recently 5th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Blue Goddess with 55kg at $8.60. The run before that 11th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1400m, 11 len behind Eight Lucky Prawns carrying 58kg at $4.90. Has ability and is expected to do much better.
9. 9. Peekay
J: COURTNEY BARNEST: TERRY KENNEDY
F: 65604
Price History:
8.50
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
At the latest run 4th of 12 at Wingatui on December 26 over 2200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Generation Joy carrying 57kg at $11.10. The race before that 10th of 14 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Gentle Ben with 57.5kg at $19.60. Might struggle again.
7. 7. Princess Teresa
J: KYLIE WILLIAMST: RUSSELL MCKAY & ASHLEY HARRINGTON
F: x2943
Price History:
13.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 10 at Kurow on December 30 over 1800m, slow going 2 len behind Sefton with 57kg at $7.10. The race before that 4th of 15 at this track on November 15 over 2000m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Bundy carrying 57kg at $21.70. Has ability and is strong top-three hope.
13. 13. Wry Smile
J: FLOOR MOERMANT: SAMANTHA LOGAN
F: 38644
Price History:
11.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 2200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Schedar with 56kg at $11.40. Before that 4th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 2100m, 1.75 len behind Ruji carrying 57kg at $7.50. Will be harder to beat this time.
8. 8. Mountain Of Light
J: DONOVAN COOPERT: KEZIA MURPHY
F: 6555x
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
63
Verdict
Resuming after nine weeks in the paddock. Finished off last campaign fifth of 16 at this track November 12 over 2600m, soft track; 3 len behind Unleash The Beast with 56.5kg at $13.50. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at this track September 13 over 1580m, soft track; 1.4 len behind Givealittle with 56.5kg at $20.50. Can return with a bold run.
2. 2. Wal
J: DARREN DANIST: AINSLEY MCLEOD
F: 69561
Price History:
15.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 len at Reefton January 7 over 2000m on a soft track defeating Kick On with 54kg at $22.40. The run before that 6th of 12 at Omoto on January 4 over 2000m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Sheaf with 52.5kg at $23.40. Big chance to go back-to-back.
5. 5. Sincere
J: TRISTON MOODLEYT: ANDREW CARSTON
F: 5x745
Price History:
19.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Most recently 5th of 11 at Kurow on December 30 over 1800m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind The Matador with 59kg at $6. Before that 4th of 11 at Cromwell on November 30 over 2030m, 3 len behind Esperimento carrying 56kg at $22.50. Worth following up.
6. 6. Lippy
J: BRANDON MAYT: NAYTON MITCHELL
F: 50x78
Price History:
19.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 1600m, 4 len behind Cognoscenti with 56.5kg at $27.10. Second-up 8th of 11 at Kurow on December 30 over 1800m, slow going 5 len behind The Matador carrying 59kg at $5.80. Prepared to risk on recent form.
10. 10. Dioressence
J: COREY CAMPBELLT: SARAH & MATTHEW SMITH
F: 02727
Price History:
19.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
56
Verdict
Comes here off a 56-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 2200m, 4.5 len behind California Gold with 55kg at $4.70. Before that 2nd of 16 at this track on November 12 over 2600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Unleash The Beast with 57kg at $15.90. Sure to be in the thick of things again.
4. 4. Morus
J: LEAH HEMIT: LYN PRENDERGAST
F: 08302
Price History:
19.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Kurow on December 30 over 1800m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Sefton carrying 58kg at $10.30. The race before that 10th of 16 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Southern Country carrying 58.5kg at $49.10. Impressed last start. On latest effort is a definite winning hope.
16. 16. Words Of Mine
J: JACK TAPLINT: JOHN & KAREN PARSONS
F: 8x007
Price History:
23.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Last start 7th of 12 at Wingatui on December 26 over 2200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Generation Joy with 55kg at $33.10. The start before that ran last of 11 at Cromwell on November 30 over 2030m, 17 len behind Esperimento with 56.5kg at $30. Hard to get excited about.
11. 11. El Fuego
J: KRISHNA MUDHOOT: MALCOLM PRICE
F: 01070
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Last start 12th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 2200m, slow going 15 len behind Schedar with 60kg at $49.60. The start before that ran last of 7 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 2100m, 29 len behind He's A Battler carrying 52kg at $43.80. Prepared to overlook.
12. 12. High Pins
J: KATE HERCOCKT: STEVEN WOODSFORD
F: x0037
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
At the latest run failed to make an impression; 7th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 2200m, slow going 6 len behind Schedar carrying 59.5kg at $27. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on December 5 over 2100m, 1.3 len behind Ruji with 59kg at $56.60. Hard to see him winning this with form like that.

Non-Runners

19. 19. Tiffanee
J: -T: KEZIA MURPHY
F: 83680
Price History:
31.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Last start 11th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 2200m, slow going 14 len behind Schedar with 55.5kg at $9.40. The run before that got back early 8th of 16 at this track on November 12 over 2600m, slow going 6 len behind Unleash The Beast carrying 54.5kg at $20.80. Others rate better.
17. 17. New Beginning
J: -T: JOHN BLACKADDER
F: 30089
Price History:
31.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
At the latest run 9th of 12 at Omoto on January 4 over 2000m, slow going 22 len behind Sheaf with 53kg at $14.50. Before that 8th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 2200m, slow going 7 len behind Schedar carrying 57.5kg at $14.80. Doubt she will offer up too much of a challenge to the top few.
18. 18. Muzzle Cat
J: -T: ROSS BECKETT
F: 040x0
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after a year second last of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, slow going 17 len behind Blue Goddess carrying 55.5kg at $63. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at Ashburton on November 3 2024 over 2200m, 5 len behind Quick Story carrying 53.5kg at $6.90. Hard to be diving in at this stage of the prep.

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