Riccarton Park

Today, January 23, 2026Flat7fSoft

Verdict

AKENEHI (13) has thrived since joining the Terri Rae stable, and made it 2 wins from that yard when winning at BM65 level by a head here 10 days ago over a mile. There is more depth to this field, but she has more to offer, and with 3kg less to carry, she can repeat the dose. COGNOSCENTI (8) led all the way here in his penultimate start at BM65 level, and then stepped up in class at Wingatui a month ago and finished well back. She is better placed back on this track, and he is worth another chance. JAFFA (7) has been improving with racing this season and was a game third behind a smart type at Ashburton a month ago. She races well on this track and is ready to win again at short notice. EIGHT PENCE (10) finished fourth when chasing a hat-trick of wins last time out, 6 weeks ago at Ascot Park. He has trialled since then and did win his only start on this track. Go again. THE DIVINER (6) tried hard when finishing fourth at Kumara a fortnight ago. Include in all top 4 combos here.

13. Akenehi
8. Cognoscenti
7. Jaffa

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13. 13. Akenehi
J: LEAH HEMIT: TERRI RAE
F: 31431
Price History:
3.50
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; won by a head at this track January 14 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Orsome Dude carrying 57.5kg at $3.70. The start before that 3rd of 16 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Southern Country with 57.5kg at $4.30. Has the right credentials and is one of the major players again.
10. 10. Eight Pence
J: KENDRA BAKKERT: LANCE ROBINSON
F: 63114
Price History:
4.75
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Recent form sound. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 14 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Our Approval with 56kg at $8.90. The run before that won by a head at this track November 12 over 1600m in soft going defeating Oaksdeel with 55.5kg at $19.90. Key chance expected to feature.
3. 3. Accidental Tourist
J: DONOVAN COOPERT: ROBERT DENNIS
F: 80023
Price History:
7.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Form hard to fault. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Wingatui on January 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Loose Sally carrying 57.5kg at $32.70. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Riverton on January 1 over 1400m, long-neck behind Intercept carrying 57kg at $7.10. One of the chances.
7. 7. Jaffa
J: TERRY MOSELEYT: ROSS BECKETT
F: x4543
Price History:
10.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Miss Ziggy with 54.5kg at $4.80. The run before that 4th of 11 at this track on November 12 over 1800m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Steal My Thunder with 55kg at $4.50. Rates highly and can measure up.
8. 8. Cognoscenti
J: TRISTON MOODLEYT: MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
F: x2919
Price History:
10.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 14 at Wingatui on December 26 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Loose Sally with 55.5kg at $13.20. The start before that won by 0.8 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic December 5 over 1600m defeating Freedom Reins with 59kg at $3.10. Worth another try.
11. 11. Pequot
J: KATE HERCOCKT: LANCE ROBINSON
F: 63016
Price History:
11.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Most recently got back early 6th of 8 at Kurow on December 30 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind The Diviner with 54kg at $7.60. Before that won by 0.8 len at this track November 8 over 1600m defeating Miss Fireball carrying 58.5kg at $65.90. Can figure in the finish.
5. 5. Dimaggio
J: AKSHAY BALLOOT: NAYTON MITCHELL
F: 54237
Price History:
15.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Last start second last of 8 at Reefton on January 7 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Super Rosa with 58kg at $5.10. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Kurow on December 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind The Diviner carrying 57.5kg at $5.10. Looking to others.
14. 14. Kellanzor
J: LIAM KAURIT: SAMANTHA WYNNE
F: 00728
Price History:
12.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Texas Dolly carrying 54.5kg at $6.30. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Ashburton on December 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; head behind Miss Ziggy with 53kg at $7. Better than the last start suggests.
2. 2. Court Of Appeal
J: JASMINE FAWCETTT: MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
F: 7160x
Price History:
15.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
70
Verdict
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign second last of 18 at this track in the G3 New Zealand Cup November 15 over 3200m, on heavy track; 40 len behind Bozo with 54kg at $19.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len Riccarton Park Synthetic Rating 75 September 11 over 1600m defeating San Marco carrying 54kg at $4. Has claims if presented on song.
6. 6. The Diviner
J: BRANDON MAYT: NAYTON MITCHELL
F: 05114
Price History:
15.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 8 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Texas with 58kg at $7.50. The race before that won by 0.5 len at Kurow December 30 over 1400m in soft going defeating On File carrying 56kg at $10.20. Well-placed to make amends.
4. 4. Sprocket Rocket
J: RUVANESH MUNIANDYT: MIKE MCCANN
F: 20793
Price History:
21.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Most recently 3rd of 7 at Omoto on January 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Bozo with 57kg at $7.30. The race before that 9th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Shaking Stevens with 54kg at $45.60. Not going well enough. Not keen.
9. 9. Ugo
J: JACK TAPLINT: ANNA FURLONG
F: 6x943
Price History:
23.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 8 at Kumara on January 10 over 1810m, slow going 3.5 len behind Texas with 54.5kg at $12.20. Before that 4th of 8 at Kurow on December 30 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind The Diviner carrying 56.5kg at $13.80. Will need further improvement to trouble these.
1. 1. Proserve
J: BRETT MURRAYT: MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN
F: l870x
Price History:
26.00
Age:
7
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
77
Verdict
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 11th of 13 at this track in the LR Metropolitan Hcp November 8 over 2600m, 12 len behind Just Charlie carrying 56kg at $70.80. Previously first up; fourth of 12 at this track February 5 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind On File carrying 56.5kg at $39.60. Prefer to see how he has returned.
12. 12. Iffin Doubt Dance
J: GOSEN JOGOOT: SAMANTHA WYNNE
F: 13036
Price History:
41.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Last start didn't do much in the run home; 6th of 9 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 2200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Rosso with 55.5kg at $10. Before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 11 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 2200m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Par Tee carrying 54kg at $30.20. Has the ability and bold showing expected.

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