Riccarton Park

Today, January 23, 2026Flat5fSoft

Verdict

BELLE DU MONDE (7) won a good race here fresh up, and in 3 starts since then she has mixed her form in some hot fields, including a last start modest effort in the G1 1000 Guineas 11 weeks ago. She looked sharp in a recent trial and should be the one to beat in this, especially from a handy gate. MI BELLA (4) was a beaten favourite at Omoto fresh up when setting the pace and dropping out quickly in the run home. She needed the run that day, and will be a lot sharper second up. A wide gate is against her, but she is well worth another chance. Follow your money. GOOD CRAIC (8) broke through for a long overdue maiden win at Kumara 2 weeks ago, but did so in style, and now that the penny has dropped, she can go right on with the job. DRAGON BISCUIT (1) fought hard and only bowed late when finishing runner-up by a neck here 10 days ago. Tina Comignaghi sticks with him, and so do we. OUR CLARRY (3) has plenty of speed and will take some pegging back again. Stick with him.

7. Belle Du Monde
4. Mi Bella
8. Good Craic

Win Only

7. 7. Belle Du Monde
J: JASMINE FAWCETTT: MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
F: 1740x
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
77
Verdict
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at this track in the G1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas November 8 over 1600m, 10 len behind Well Written with 56.5kg at $49.70. Previous preparation first-up won by head this track August 30 over 1000m slow track defeating Cool Aza Rene with 54.5kg at $4.60. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign.
1. 1. Dragon Biscuit
J: TINA COMIGNAGHIT: CHERI TREMBATH
F: x3752
Price History:
7.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Last start 2nd of 14 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Pizarro with 58.5kg at $10.20. The start before that 5th of 11 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Radiant Lass carrying 58.5kg at $5.80. Finds a suitable race and should play a big role.
4. 4. Mi Bella
J: BILLY JACOBSONT: ANNA FURLONG
F: 0x1x0
Price History:
8.50
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Having second run back today. Last outing raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Omoto on January 4 over 1100m, slow going 14 len behind Thedreamsnotover carrying 57.5kg at $2.20. At only start last preparation favourite; won by 6 len at Phar Lap Racecourse October 9 over 1200m in soft going defeating Giannis carrying 54.5kg at $17.20. Expect a far better result this time.
3. 3. Our Clarry
J: KENDRA BAKKERT: BRUCE TAPPER
F: 98x71
Price History:
10.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 7th of 13 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Intercept with 57kg at $6.30. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 3 len at Phar Lap Racecourse December 28 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Purple Prose carrying 53.5kg at $2.50. In the mix this line-up.
2. 2. Giannis
J: FLOOR MOERMANT: LYN PRENDERGAST
F: 65625
Price History:
9.50
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Last start 5th of 8 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Texas Dolly carrying 54.5kg at $10.40. The run before that 2nd of 11 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Radiant Lass carrying 58.5kg at $5.60. Seriously doubt his chances in this.
5. 5. Moon Money
J: LEAH HEMIT: LYN PRENDERGAST
F: 69x95
Price History:
12.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last of 9 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Miss Miranda with 54kg at $14.90. Second-up 5th of 14 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Pizarro carrying 58kg at $18.80. Not going well enough. May need one more.
8. 8. Good Craic
J: KRISHNA MUDHOOT: ANDREW CARSTON
F: 45421
Price History:
13.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Kumara January 10 over 1150m on a soft track defeating Reservoir with 56.5kg at $3. The start before that 2nd of 14 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Helen's Way carrying 56.5kg at $3.80. In a great frame of mind and can play a major role.
9. 9. Modette
J: TRISTON MOODLEYT: MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN
F: 5x15
Price History:
19.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Third-up today. First-up won by 0.7 len at Reefton January 7 over 1020m on a rain affected track defeating Forseti carrying 54.5kg at $6.10. Last start 5th of 9 at Kumara on January 10 over 1150m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Good Craic with 57kg at $4.60. Great chance to atone.
10. 10. Wren
J: BRANDON MAYT: NAYTON MITCHELL
F: 64279
Price History:
21.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
55
Verdict
Comes here off a 55-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 14 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1220m, 12 len behind Palace Princess with 55.5kg at $13.50. The start before that 7th of 12 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1220m, slow going 2.25 len behind Quick Tap carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. Rates highly and is among the chances.
11. 11. Mystic Ocean
J: -T: MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN
F: 79x50
Price History:
31.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Our Clarry with 55kg at $39.50. Second-up second last of 14 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, slow going 13 len behind Pizarro with 54.5kg at $22.80. Has ability and is a definite top three hope.
6. 6. Jetstream
J: BRETT MURRAYT: MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN
F: 187x6
Price History:
41.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 8 at Reefton on January 7 over 1020m, slow going 4.5 len behind Grove Street carrying 57kg at $13.20. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at this track 3yo SWP on August 31 2024 over 1000m, 6 len behind The Victress with 57kg at $11.70. Needs something easier.
13. 13. Kaiseda
J: DARREN DANIST: AINSLEY MCLEOD
F: 08040
Price History:
41.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Last start second last of 12 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, slow going 14 len behind Speed Dial carrying 54kg at $25.40. Before that 4th of 8 at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Porthouse Lady carrying 54kg at $22.80. Has the task ahead.
12. 12. Sakurajima
J: DONOVAN COOPERT: KEZIA MURPHY
F: 609x8
Price History:
81.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after seven months 8th of 14 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Pizarro with 53kg at $93.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 21 2024 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind District Nine carrying 54.5kg at $11.40. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.

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