Riccarton Park

Today, August 8, 2026Flat5f

Verdict

GUZZLER (5) bolted in when winning his maiden at Waverly in his penultimate start, and then carried that form through for another win here on the first day. He has been patiently handled for a 7YO gelding, and he can take the next step here. The hat-trick beckons. HOORAY FOR HARRY (3) races well here, and will be coming in to this race on the fresh side, which would be a query if he were not trained by the leading Walker/Bergerson stable. A wet track is no problem, and he can figure in the top 3 here. VIVACIOUS (1) will give the Walker/Bergerson stable a strong hand in this field, and with the aid of a 2kg claim, she is well worth including in all top 4 combos. MAGNASTAR (6) broke a win drought when winning as expected at Oamaru nearly 3 weeks ago. This field has more depth to it, but he loves it heavy, and he won't be far away. CYPRESS (4) is fresh to the meeting, but he will be peaking third up from a spell. The Myers stable will have ready to win, so don't risk him, we aren't.

5. Guzzler
3. Hooray For Harry
1. Vivacious

Win Only

5. 5. Guzzler
J: SARAH MACNABT: JO RATHBONE
F: 8x211
Price History:
2.40
Age:
7
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track August 1 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Mercy carrying 59kg at $3.70. Before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 4 len win at Waverley July 4 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Lacey Luck with 58.5kg at $5.10. Can complete the hat-trick.
4. 4. Cypress
J: LILY SUTHERLANDT: KEVIN MYERS
F: 53x06
Price History:
4.33
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming raced on the pace before fading ran last of 14 at Wanganui on June 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Beauesk with 57kg at $11.90. Second-up 6th of 11 at Waverley on July 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Cremant carrying 58.5kg at $9.90. Has an untarnished record here so he can improve sharply.
3. 3. Hooray For Harry
J: TRISTON MOODLEYT: MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
F: 65262
Price History:
6.50
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Comes off a 37 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Ashburton on July 2 over 1200m, on a wet track; 0.9 len behind Candle with 56.5kg at $3.60. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on June 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Undisputed carrying 57kg at $7.50. Went close last time. Looks one of the top 4 players.
11. 11. Honor The Name
J: TONI DAVIEST: SAMANTHA WYNNE
F: 04213
Price History:
10.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 17 at this track on August 1 over 1200m, in the wet; 0.9 len behind Guzzler with 55.5kg at $8.50. The start before that won by 1.0 len at Oamaru July 19 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Globalist with 54.5kg at $1.90. Likely to feature again.
2. 2. Eye Spy
J: JACK TAPLINT: BRIAN & SHANE ANDERTON
F: 2134x
Price History:
10.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
78
Verdict
Mare back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at Wingatui May 22 over 1200m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Bakers Dozen carrying 57kg at $4. First up last campaign fourth of 12 at Wingatui February 7 over 1200m, soft track; 3 len behind The Princie One with 56kg at $12.10. Capable of a big run.
1. 1. Vivacious
J: FLOOR MOERMANT: MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
F: 39445
Price History:
10.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Returns from a 31-day let-up. Last start 5th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 8 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Great Adventure carrying 58kg at $15.10. The race before that 4th in a small field at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 25 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Boss 'N' Highheels carrying 54kg at $4.50. Ready to run a big race.
10. 10. Miss Emerald
J: KELLY MYERST: LANCE ROBINSON
F: 260x5
Price History:
13.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after three months ran second last in a small field at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 23 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Boss 'N' Highheels carrying 54kg at $10.50. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at this track on October 25 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Maybe Diva carrying 53kg at $42.90. Prefer others at this stage.
6. 6. Magnastar
J: ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGET: ROBERT DENNIS
F: 72451
Price History:
17.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Most recently favourite; won by a 0.4 len at Oamaru July 19 over 1200m in the wet defeating Explode carrying 55.5kg at $4.70. The start before that did the work up front then tired 5th of 11 at Wingatui on June 28 over 1400m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Proudtobehere with 55.5kg at $7.10. Can get the job done again.
7. 7. Montero
J: KYLIE WILLIAMST: KIERAN MCCAULEY
F: 08103
Price History:
21.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 23 over 1200m, 0.3 len behind Boss 'N' Highheels carrying 55.5kg at $4.90. The race before that ran last of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 8 over 1400m, 13 len behind Great Adventure carrying 55.5kg at $25.50. Rates highly and cannot be underestimated.
8. 8. Moon Money
J: LEAH HEMIT: LYN PRENDERGAST
F: 07102
Price History:
21.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 23 over 1200m, 0.2 len behind Boss 'N' Highheels carrying 55kg at $4.30. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 8 over 1400m, 8 len behind Great Adventure carrying 54kg at $9.50. Not far from the winner last time and among the chances on best.
12. 12. So Brassy
J: AMBER RIDDELLT: KELLY SHEARING
F: 08196
Price History:
26.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
At the latest run 6th of 17 at this track on August 1 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Guzzler with 55kg at $24.50. The race before that 9th of 14 at Oamaru on July 19 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Magnastar carrying 56kg at $11.20. Not likely to threaten.
9. 9. Intercept
J: BRIDGET GRYLLST: GRAHAM EADE & BROOKE KINCAID
F: 110x0
Price History:
34.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after six months ran last of 10 at this track on August 1 over 1400m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Wire Rope with 53.5kg at $26.40. Previously second-up won by a long-neck at Riverton January 1 over 1400m defeating Accidental Tourist with 55kg at $7.30. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.

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