Riccarton Park

Today, January 23, 2026Flat5fSoft

Verdict

TUMUCH (1) showed a bit more of what we have come to expect from him when finishing a game third in the Timaru Cup over a mile nearly 4 weeks ago. Dropping back to 1200m could be a query, but he is classy at best, and can win this. CANDYCANE (5) resumes from a spell with a recent trial under her belt. She comes to hand quickly and seldom runs a bad race. With 53kg to carry, she can figure in the top 3. POUR THE WINE (10) is a North Island-trained mare who has been battling to find her best this season. She is perfectly placed in this with the advantage of the pole position, and if she can be held up for the one run, then she can have the last say in this. INFLAMED (3) won the Listed Stewards Stakes here in the spring on a heavy track, and if she strikes a similar wet track here, then she will be hard to hold out. TEXAS DOLLY (9) was back in winning form at BM75 level here 10 days ago, and with 4.5kg to carry this time, she can hold that form. Stick with her.

1. Tumuch
5. Candycane
10. Pour The Wine

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7. 7. Shoes
J: TRISTON MOODLEYT: PAM GERARD
F: 23x02
Price History:
4.75
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 12 at Pukekohe in the G3 Counties Bowl Hcp on November 22 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Ardalio with 53kg at $24. Second run from a spell 2nd of 12 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Sweynesday carrying 52kg at $18.40. Hard to have in this tough line-up.
13. 13. Trobriand
J: JASMINE FAWCETTT: MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
F: x8728
Price History:
7.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Returns from a 41-day let-up. Last start 8th of 12 at Trentham on December 14 over 1200m, 4 len behind Reward Smile with 54.5kg at $6.20. The race before that 2nd of 11 at this track in the LR Steward's Stakes on November 15 over 1200m, on rain affected going; neck behind Inflamed with 53kg at $5.60. Worth including.
11. 11. Toa Haka
J: JACK TAPLINT: DAVID WALSH
F: 3011x
Price History:
9.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
70
Verdict
Resuming after ten weeks in the paddock. Finished off last campaign by 2.5 len this track November 15 over 1400m on heavy track defeating Illicit Dreams with 54kg at $10.20. Previously first up; sixth of 9 at this track August 30 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind Say Satono with 55.5kg at $3.90. Can feature with the right run.
9. 9. Texas Dolly
J: LEAH HEMIT: TERRI RAE
F: 85301
Price History:
9.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
At the latest run favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track January 14 over 1200m in soft going defeating Spartan with 57.5kg at $4. The race before that second last of 11 at this track in the LR Steward's Stakes on November 15 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Inflamed carrying 53kg at $7.30. Tough to beat on latest and can measure up again.
3. 3. Inflamed
J: SANU TOOLOOAT: BRIAN & SHANE ANDERTON
F: 01143
Price History:
9.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Recent form sound. Most recently gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 8 at Wingatui on January 17 over 1400m, slow going 0.6 len behind Penvose Lad carrying 55kg at $5.30. The run before that 4th of 11 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Brave Spirit with 58kg at $11.10. Key chance capable of taking this out.
1. 1. Tumuch
J: KRISHNA MUDHOOT: JOHN & KAREN PARSONS
F: 80963
Price History:
9.50
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Last start 3rd of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, slow going long-neck behind Shaking Stevens carrying 59.5kg at $13.50. The run before that 6th of 11 at Cromwell on November 30 over 2030m, 2.25 len behind Peachy Keen with 61kg at $6.40. Key runner who is a great chance to atone.
6. 6. Tikki
J: TINA COMIGNAGHIT: STEVEN PRINCE
F: x9962
Price History:
12.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 11 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Brave Spirit with 56.5kg at $8.20. Before that 6th of 9 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Miss Miranda with 57kg at $3.80. Looks a strong top-three prospect.
2. 2. Third Decree
J: FLOOR MOERMANT: MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN
F: 2368x
Price History:
11.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
70
Verdict
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at this track in the LR Steward's Stakes November 15 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Inflamed carrying 57.5kg at $5.10. First up last campaign second of 7 at this track Hcp August 30 over 1000m, soft track; a head behind Ka Ying Lucky carrying 58kg at $2.10. Better than that and worth following up.
5. 5. Candycane
J: DARREN DANIST: TERRI RAE
F: 1453x
Price History:
13.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
77
Verdict
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 14 at this track in the G3 Canterbury Breeders Stakes November 8 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Captured By Love carrying 55kg at $15.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len this track September 13 over 1200m slow track defeating Zoulander with 54kg at $8.40. Suited here and have to follow up.
8. 8. Tomasina
J: TERRY MOSELEYT: SABIN KIRKLAND
F: 52157
Price History:
12.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
At the latest run failed to make an impression; second last of 8 at Wingatui on January 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Penvose Lad with 54kg at $10.10. The run before that 5th of 11 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Brave Spirit carrying 56kg at $7.50. Better than that last effort and should make her presence felt.
10. 10. Pour The Wine
J: -T: BARBARA KENNEDY
F: 66587
Price History:
15.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Most recently 7th of 12 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Sweynesday with 54kg at $29.80. The run before that second last of 9 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 1300m, slow going 2.75 len behind Vegas Queen with 54.5kg at $12.10. Terrific chance to return to winning form.
4. 4. Betty Spaghetti
J: LIAM KAURIT: ANNA FURLONG
F: x579x
Price History:
21.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
70
Verdict
Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at this track November 15 over 1400m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Toa Haka with 58kg at $8.40. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at this track September 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Stonybreck with 55.5kg at $7.30. Looking to others.
14. 14. Victorian Charm
J: DONOVAN COOPERT: BEVAN & ROBYN WILSON
F: 692x5
Price History:
29.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 5th of 7 at Kurow on December 30 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Palace Princess with 56kg at $6.70. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at this track on January 25 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Candycane with 57kg at $15.80. Would have to improve sharply.
12. 12. Candle
J: KATE HERCOCKT: RICHARD DIDHAM
F: 66x22
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 8 at Omoto on January 4 over 1100m, slow going 2.25 len behind Motiontime with 60.5kg at $12.90. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at Kumara on January 10 over 1150m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Illicit Dreams with 58.5kg at $6.90. Meets a tough line-up and prefer others.

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