Riccarton Park

Friday, August 7, 2026Flat1m

Verdict

QUINTABELLE (1) was too strong late over 1600m in the Winter Cup last week, and that race form always holds up when horses back up from the feature on the first day. She rises in weight, but that should not stop her from winning again. RIVIERA REBEL (2) fought on well enough in a tougher part of the track when finishing eighth in the Winter Cup, and he will cope with the extra 200m better than most in this. Stick with him on an each-way basis. ROYAL VALOUR (3) was a brave seventh in the Winter Cup, and he is nicely placed over 1800m this time. He is an honest gelding who will give another honest account of himself in this. Each way value. PROSERVE (5) was a deserved winner on a heavy track at Ashburton, and then bolted in on the poly track here a month ago. He is a month between runs, which worries us, but he can never be ruled out of a top 3 finish at this level. PRINCE ALBY (6) plugged away gamely for sixth in the Winter Cup, and he is right in this with each-way claims.

1. Quintabelle
2. Riviera Rebel
3. Royal Valour

Win Only

1. 1. Quintabelle
J: FLOOR MOERMANT: ANNA FURLONG
F: 8x551
Price History:
3.25
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
At the latest run won by 2 len at this track G3 Winter Cup August 1 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Bradman with 53kg at $34.40. The start before that 5th of 14 at Oamaru on July 19 over 1400m, in the wet; 8 len behind Shawshank with 62kg at $16.40. Progressing well and rates highly.
2. 2. Riviera Rebel
J: ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGET: GRAHAM EADE & BROOKE KINCAID
F: 00148
Price History:
4.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
At the latest run 8th of 18 at this track in the G3 Winter Cup on August 1 over 1600m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Quintabelle with 54kg at $10.10. The start before that 4th of 8 at Ashburton on July 2 over 2200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Proserve with 57kg at $3.40. Capable of taking this out.
6. 6. Prince Alby
J: JACK TAPLINT: KELVIN TYLER
F: 84356
Price History:
6.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Last start 6th of 18 at this track in the G3 Winter Cup on August 1 over 1600m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Quintabelle carrying 53kg at $33.40. The start before that 5th of 12 at Oamaru on July 19 over 1600m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Bella Luce with 54.5kg at $8.40. Don't dismiss on a heavy track.
9. 9. Boomtown Boy
J: KELLY MYERST: A BULL
F: 64350
Price History:
8.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Last start 11th of 15 at this track on August 1 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Jungleland with 59.5kg at $14.90. Before that 5th of 7 at Hawera on July 11 over 1600m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Wheelitin carrying 54kg at $9.20. Has been racing well. Capable of much better performance.
5. 5. Proserve
J: AMBER RIDDELLT: MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN
F: 74115
Price History:
8.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
3
Verdict
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Most recently won by 5 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic July 8 over 2200m defeating Star Ballot with 59.5kg at $4. The run before that won by 1.0 len at Ashburton July 2 over 2200m in heavy going defeating Vamos carrying 54kg at $6. Rates highly and can feature in the finish.
3. 3. Royal Valour
J: BRIDGET GRYLLST: BEVAN & ROBYN WILSON
F: 43427
Price History:
7.50
Age:
7
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
At the latest run 7th of 18 at this track in the G3 Winter Cup on August 1 over 1600m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Quintabelle carrying 53kg at $12.60. The start before that 2nd of 12 at Oamaru on July 19 over 1600m, on a wet track; 0.9 len behind Bella Luce carrying 58.5kg at $11.10. Sure to prove hard to beat in this race.
4. 4. Lombardi
J: LEAH HEMIT: BRUCE SMITH
F: x2684
Price History:
8.50
Age:
8
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Last start 4th of 18 at this track in the G3 Winter Cup on August 1 over 1600m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Quintabelle with 53kg at $45.20. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at Oamaru on July 19 over 1600m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Bella Luce with 59kg at $21.10. In the right race this time and is definitely worth including.
8. 8. Hes Tunza Grunt
J: BRANDON MAYT: STEPHANIE FAULKNER
F: 07890
Price History:
21.00
Age:
9
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Most recently 16th of 18 at this track in the G3 Winter Cup on August 1 over 1600m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Quintabelle carrying 53kg at $91.30. The start before that got back early 9th of 12 at Oamaru on July 19 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Bella Luce with 55kg at $19.10. Would not be a surprise top 4 placegetter in this.
10. 10. Full Of Gusto
J: TONI DAVIEST: SARAH DRING
F: 77437
Price History:
67.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Returns from a 37-day let-up. At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 8 at Ashburton on July 2 over 2200m, in the wet; 11 len behind Proserve with 55kg at $20.50. The run before that 3rd of 9 at this track on June 20 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Riviera Rebel carrying 54kg at $16. Is still a maiden, but a top 4 finish would not be a shock to us.

Non-Runners

7. 7. Taimate Diva
J: -T: ANDREW CARSTON
F: 07563
Price History:
19.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Last start set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at Oamaru on July 19 over 2200m, on heavy track; 0.7 len behind Taramea Lad carrying 56kg at $12.50. The race before that 6th of 8 at Ashburton on July 2 over 2200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Proserve carrying 54kg at $13.20. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Among the chances.

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