Riccarton Park Synthetic Race 3

BETAVET RATING 75

Prize Money: $16,818

COURT OF APPEAL (5) showed ability and made solid progress when trained in the North Island. She will be suited to racing in the South and must be fit as she kicks off her new season over a mile. Hard to beat in a small field. KINDLING SPARK (3) resumes from a spell after some solid effort earlier in the year. She is making her poly track debut, but is trained here, and a recent trial placing will have her ready to rumble. SAN MARCO (2) was narrowly beaten by a nose here fresh up, and then got the job done by a head 3 weeks ago on this track. He might already be looking for more ground, but the small field will make sure he is not too far back, and he can have the last say again. DELMONICO (1) did not run on as expected in a tougher field here 3 weeks ago, but was not far from the winner. He is better placed this time and can have a say in the outcome. TAP 'N' GO (4) is a durable veteran who can't be totally ignored. FRANNI CACCINI (6) won't lack fitness and can figure in the top 3.

Distance: 1600m
Class: Rating 75 BM*
Track: Synthetic
Weather: Fine
Surface: Synthetic

Rail Position: True | No Rain Last 24 Hours | 6mm Rain Last 7 Days

Delmonico (3) 21165
Trainer: Andrew Carston(Riccarton Park)
Jockey: Krishna Mudhoo (Last 50: 4-8-4)
Weight: 59kg
Prize Money: $94,132
Win / Place: 17% / 31%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Prince Of Brooklyn

Dam: Drusilla

Dam's Sire: Holy Roman Emperor

Rating

Stats

Career

29: 5-4-0

Distance

16: 3-4-0

Trk/Dst

7: 2-2-0

Track

8: 2-2-0

Season

2: 0-0-0

1st Up

5: 1-0-0

2nd Up

5: 1-0-0

3rd Up

4: 0-1-0

4th Up

2: 1-0-0

Metro

16: 2-3-0

Non-Metro

13: 3-1-0

Good

4: 0-0-0

Soft

8: 1-1-0

Heavy

9: 2-1-0

Synthetic

8: 2-2-0

Anti-Clockwise

29: 5-4-0

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

6: 2-2-0

Last 50

50: 4-8-4

Trainer

N/A

Distance

N/A

Track

N/A

Trainer/Track

N/A

Trainer/Distance

N/A

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 1600m

Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Blinkers, Lugging Bit]

Comments

Most recently ran last in a small field at this track on August 21 over 1600m, 4 len behind Tumuch carrying 51kg at $7.20. The start before that 6th of 9 at Riccarton Park on August 9 over 1600m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Fablue carrying 59kg at $13.30. Strong contender on his best form.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 5	21/8/25	RSYN	1600m	OPN HCP	4	Ayush Mudhoo	51kg	Synthetic	1:39.46	57.9 km/h	0.32.87	3.80L	-	$7.20	12	$36,364	$909	1. Tumuch 2. Stonybreck 3. Charbano
6th of 9	9/8/25	RICC	1600m	Rating 75 BM	5	Krishna Mudhoo	59kg	Heavy 10	1:51.32	51.7 km/h	0.43.16	4.50L	-	$13	16	$31,818	$477	1. Fablue 2. Mr Bully Tee 3. Where's Wally
1st of 7	24/7/25	RSYN	1600m	Rating 75 BM	4	Krishna Mudhoo	57kg	Synthetic	1:36.21	59.9 km/h	0.34.33	0.20L	-	$4.40	15	$15,455	$8,655	1. Delmonico 2. Peecee Pussycat 3. Charbano
1st of 14	9/7/25	RSYN	1600m	Rating 65 BM	14	Krishna Mudhoo	60kg	Synthetic	1:36.17	59.9 km/h	0.34.75	0.10L	-	$8.90	13	$29,091	$16,727	1. Delmonico 2. Rule Of Law 3. Ardour
2nd of 14	26/6/25	RSYN	1600m	Rating 65 BM	6	Krishna Mudhoo	60kg	Synthetic	1:36.48	59.7 km/h	0.34.52	0.10L	-	$16	16	$15,455	$2,782	1. Epilogue 2. Delmonico 3. Rule Of Law
5th of 13	10/6/25	TIMU	1600m	Rating 65 BM	7	Yogesh Atchamah	58kg	Heavy 10	1:45.32	54.7 km/h	0.39.21	2.70L	-	$6.10	26	$15,455	$309	1. Iffin Doubt Dance 2. The Matador 3. Zadane

San Marco (4) 17X21
Trainer: Andrew Carston(Riccarton Park)
Jockey: Ayush Mudhoo (a3)(Last 50: 5-2-6)
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $40,132
Win / Place: 15% / 30%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Ace High

Dam: Piazza

Dam's Sire: Sir Percy

100

Rating

Stats

Career

13: 2-1-1

Distance

9: 2-1-1

Trk/Dst

2: 1-1-0

Track

2: 1-1-0

Season

2: 1-1-0

1st Up

4: 0-1-0

2nd Up

4: 1-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

7: 1-1-1

Non-Metro

6: 1-0-0

Good

4: 1-0-0

Soft

5: 0-0-1

Heavy

2: 0-0-0

Synthetic

2: 1-1-0

Clockwise

4: 1-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

9: 1-1-1

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 1-0-0

Last 50

50: 5-2-6

Trainer

N/A

Distance

N/A

Track

N/A

Trainer/Track

N/A

Trainer/Distance

N/A

Distance Range Last 6 months

1600m

Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Ear Covers Pre-Race, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers]

Comments

Third-up today. Resuming came from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track on August 6 over 1600m, nose behind Bellutta with 56.5kg at $59.10. Last start came from midfield and won by a neck at this track August 21 over 1600m defeating Givealittle carrying 56.5kg at $6.60. Has to be considered after his good win last time out.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 12	21/8/25	RSYN	1600m	Rating 65 BM	4	Ayush Mudhoo	56.5kg	Synthetic	1:36.53	59.7 km/h	0.34.49	0.30L	-	$6.60	15	$31,818	$18,295	1. San Marco 2. Givealittle 3. Persona
2nd of 13	6/8/25	RSYN	1600m	Rating 65 BM	5	Yogesh Atchamah	56.5kg	Synthetic	1:36.06	60.0 km/h	0.35.29	0.10L	-	$59	111	$31,818	$5,886	1. Bellutta 2. San Marco 3. Pure Artist
111 Day Spell
7th of 11	17/4/25	MATA	1600m	Rating 65 BM	11	Michael Roustoby	67.5kg	Soft 7	1:38.33	58.6 km/h	0.40.15	10.70L	-	$14	18	$15,455	$309	1. Jaffira 2. Rosina 3. Raajoices
1st of 5	30/3/25	TAUR	1600m	MDN	5	Craig Grylls	58.5kg	Good 4	1:38.81	58.3 km/h	0.35.48	0.10L	-	$1.90	16	$16,818	$9,418	1. San Marco 2. Intoxicated 3. Kintaro
4th of 12	14/3/25	PUKE	1600m	MDN	6	Matt Cartwright	58.5kg	Soft 5	1:37.48	59.1 km/h	0.36.52	6.80L	-	$7.80	19	$22,727	$1,136	1. Annie Oakley 2. Daring Dame 3. Who Rox The House
5th of 14	23/2/25	PUKE	1600m	MDN	7	Rory Hutchings	58.5kg	Good 4	1:37.01	59.4 km/h	0.34.37	2.00L	-	$6.60	23	$22,727	$568	1. Esperimento 2. Bannen 3. Who Rox The House

Kindling Spark (2) 5127X
Trainer: Terri Rae(Riccarton Park)
Jockey: Leah Hemi (Last 50: 6-3-6)
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $50,741
Win / Place: 21% / 35%

5 yo Chestnut Mare

Sire: Manhattan Rain

Dam: Membership

Dam's Sire: All American

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 3-1-1

Distance

6: 2-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

4th Up

2: 1-0-0

Metro

9: 2-1-0

Non-Metro

5: 1-0-1

Good

8: 2-1-1

Soft

5: 1-0-0

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Synthetic

0: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

14: 3-1-1

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

8: 2-1-0

Last 50

50: 6-3-6

Trainer

N/A

Distance

N/A

Track

N/A

Trainer/Track

N/A

Trainer/Distance

N/A

Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Barrier Blanket, Blinkers, Norton Bit]

Comments

Is first-up after a break of six-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Riccarton Park February 19 over 2000m, soft track; 17 len behind Family Ties with 56.5kg at $6.10. Previously first up; fifth of 10 at Ashburton October 20 over 1600m, 2 len behind Richard Stomper carrying 54.5kg at $7.60. Trial 2nd by 0.5L over 1200m (19/08). Expecting a bold showing fresh.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 6	19/8/25	ASHB	1200m	Trial	3	Brandon May	-	Heavy 10	1:17.84	55.5 km/h	-	0.5L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Hammer Time 2. Kindling Spark 3. Chapinteel
7th of 11	19/2/25	RICC	2000m	Rating 75 BM	6	Leah Hemi	56.5kg	Soft 6	2:04.02	58.1 km/h	0.38.63	17.50L	-	$6.10	14	$22,727	$341	1. Family Ties 2. Elegant Lady 3. Rocmont
2nd of 10	5/2/25	RICC	2000m	Rating 75 BM	3	Leah Hemi	55.5kg	Good 3	2:02.60	58.7 km/h	0.34.96	0.20L	-	$4.60	11	$22,727	$4,205	1. Moussaieff 2. Kindling Spark 3. Jaffa
1st of 18	25/1/25	RICC	1800m	Rating 65 BM	10	Leah Hemi	58kg	Good 4	1:49.69	59.1 km/h	0.34.93	0.20L	-	$5.50	10	$36,364	$20,909	1. Kindling Spark 2. Devil In Disguise 3. El Ultimo
5th of 16	15/1/25	RICC	2000m	Rating 65 BM	11	Leah Hemi	58kg	Good 3	2:03.79	58.2 km/h	0.34.43	3.50L	-	$6.90	28	$22,727	$568	1. Quick Story 2. Devil In Disguise 3. Tiara Rose
8th of 11	18/12/24	ASHB	1600m	Rating 75 BM	3	Leah Hemi	54kg	Good 3	1:36.04	60.0 km/h	0.34.49	4.30L	-	$8.00	27	$22,727	$341	1. Treybon 2. Family Ties 3. Miss Layla

Tap 'n' Go (5) 70137
Trainer: Nikki White(Omakau)
Jockey: Floor Moerman (a2.5)(Last 50: 3-3-7)
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $182,788
Win / Place: 8.05% / 36%

Quick Back Up

10 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Ocean Park

Dam: Stellafire

Dam's Sire: Testa Rossa

Rating

Stats

Career

87: 7-12-13

Track

5: 1-1-2

Season

2: 0-0-1

1st Up

5: 1-0-1

2nd Up

5: 0-2-1

3rd Up

5: 0-0-1

4th Up

2: 1-0-0

Metro

37: 6-6-4

Non-Metro

50: 1-6-9

Good

25: 1-4-2

Soft

27: 2-4-4

Heavy

27: 2-3-5

Synthetic

5: 1-1-2

Fast

3: 1-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

87: 7-12-13

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 1-0-1

Last 50

50: 3-3-7

Trainer

N/A

Distance

N/A

Track

N/A

Trainer/Track

N/A

Trainer/Distance

N/A

Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m - 1400m

Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Blinkers, Lugging Bit]

Comments

At the latest run ran last of 7 at Wingatui on September 5 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Martell carrying 56.5kg at $11.10. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at this track on August 21 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind War Court with 53.5kg at $14.40. Can do much better this time.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 7	5/9/25	WTUI	1200m	Rating 75 BM	2	Terry Moseley	56.5kg	Heavy 10	1:14.60	57.9 km/h	0.37.15	5.00L	-	$11	15	$16,818	$336	1. Martell 2. Street Fightin Man 3. Balzano
3rd of 7	21/8/25	RSYN	1400m	Rating 75 BM	6	Floor Moerman	53.5kg	Synthetic	1:24.16	59.9 km/h	0.33.74	4.30L	-	$14	28	$31,818	$2,864	1. War Court 2. On File 3. Tap 'n' Go
1st of 12	24/7/25	RSYN	1400m	Rating 65 BM	2	Floor Moerman	55.5kg	Synthetic	1:23.05	60.7 km/h	0.34.38	0.10L	-	$16	4	$15,455	$8,655	1. Tap 'n' Go 2. Hereigoagain 3. Here I Am
14th of 14	20/7/25	OAMA	1400m	Rating 75 BM	4	Billy Jacobson	55.5kg	Heavy 10	1:30.05	56.0 km/h	0.41.94	26.60L	-	$39	72	$31,818	-	1. Where's Wally 2. Alminette 3. Lady Bankside
72 Day Spell
7th of 10	9/5/25	RIVN	1400m	Rating 75 BM	1	Lee Callaway	57.5kg	Heavy 10	1:35.15	53.0 km/h	0.43.57	12.80L	-	$23	42	$15,455	$309	1. Where's Wally 2. Sir Sterling 3. Reprobate
42 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 8	28/3/25	WTUI	1400m	OPN HCP	8	Brandon May	54kg	Heavy 9	1:29.43	56.4 km/h	0.38.62	5.20L	-	$15	12	$22,727	$341	1. Exchange 2. Go Lotte 3. Chevron

Court Of Appeal (6) 7137X
Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson(Riccarton Park)
Jockey: Bruno Queiroz (Last 50: 12-3-8)
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $39,623
Win / Place: 13% / 40%

Jockey Flying

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Eminent

Dam: Katy O'Beel

Dam's Sire: Zabeel

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 2-1-3

Distance

5: 0-0-2

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-0-1

4th Up

2: 0-1-0

Metro

8: 1-1-2

Non-Metro

7: 1-0-1

Good

6: 1-0-1

Soft

8: 1-1-2

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Synthetic

0: 0-0-0

Clockwise

6: 0-0-2

Anti-Clockwise

9: 2-1-1

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

0: 0-0-0

Last 50

50: 12-3-8

Trainer

W 35% P 52%

Distance

W 16% P 48%

Track

W 18% P 31%

Trainer/Track

W 30% P 53%

Trainer/Distance

W 42% P 57%

Distance Range Last 6 months

2100m

Gear Changes

Shadow Roll OFF [Approved Plates, Ear Covers Pre-Race, Lugging Bit]

Comments

Resuming after five months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Ellerslie April 19 over 2100m, soft track; 6 len behind He's Classic carrying 54kg at $7.60. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at Tauranga January 27 over 1600m, soft track; 2.75 len behind El Zoro carrying 56kg at $10.70. Anticipating her to hit the ground running this campaign.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 6	19/8/25	ASHB	1200m	Trial	1	Courtney Barnes	-	Heavy 10	1:17.84	55.5 km/h	-	L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Hammer Time 2. Kindling Spark 3. Chapinteel
7th of 11	19/4/25	ELLS	2100m	Rating 75 BM	11	Michael McNab	54kg	Soft 6	2:12.24	57.2 km/h	0.35.91	6.20L	-	$7.60	24	$36,364	$545	1. He's Classic 2. Embezzler 3. Phats
3rd of 13	26/3/25	HAWE	2100m	Rating 75 BM	3	Craig Grylls	54kg	Soft 5	2:14.61	56.2 km/h	0.36.46	0.90L	-	$3.30	28	$22,727	$2,045	1. Celtic Echo 2. Royal Flower 3. Court Of Appeal
1st of 11	26/2/25	TAUP	1800m	Rating 65 BM	1	Masa Hashizume	56kg	Good 4	1:51.66	58.0 km/h	0.35.91	2.30L	-	$12	30	$22,727	$13,068	1. Court Of Appeal 2. Just Call Me Jonny 3. Boxmoss
7th of 10	27/1/25	TAUR	1600m	Rating 65 BM	3	Wiremu Pinn	56kg	Soft 7	1:38.83	58.3 km/h	0.36.54	2.70L	-	$11	65	$16,818	$336	1. El Zoro 2. Vermelho 3. Washi
65 Day Spell
4th of 6	14/1/25	MATA	1200m	Trial	6	Blake Shinn	-	Soft 5	1:09.97	61.7 km/h	-	L	-	-	-	-	-	1. El Vencedor 2. Amazing Fluke 3. Special Swey

Franni Caccini (1) 36518
Trainer: Kenny Moore(Rangiora)
Jockey: Akshay Balloo (Last 50: 5-4-4)
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $59,168
Win / Place: 10% / 24%

Quick Back Up

6 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Puccini

Dam: Shezabella

Dam's Sire: Van Nistelrooy

Rating

Stats

Career

37: 4-0-5

Distance

5: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-0

Track

17: 3-0-4

Season

4: 1-0-0

1st Up

5: 0-0-0

2nd Up

5: 1-0-0

3rd Up

5: 0-0-1

4th Up

5: 0-0-1

Metro

24: 3-0-4

Non-Metro

13: 1-0-1

Good

11: 1-0-0

Soft

6: 0-0-1

Heavy

3: 0-0-0

Synthetic

17: 3-0-4

Anti-Clockwise

37: 4-0-5

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

17: 3-0-4

Last 50

50: 5-4-4

Trainer

W 11% P 30%

Distance

W 7.57% P 22%

Track

W 9.88% P 33%

Trainer/Track

W 19% P 52%

Trainer/Distance

W 15% P 26%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1600m - 2200m

Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Blinkers, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip, Tongue Tie]

Comments

Last start ran last of 8 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 7 over 2200m, 9 len behind Koyama with 51kg at $4.30. The start before that won by a nose at this track August 27 over 2200m defeating Devil In Disguise carrying 54kg at $5.90. Is fit, and can figure in the top 3 here.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 8	7/9/25	TIMU	2200m	Rating 75 BM	7	Abdul Najib	51kg	Good 3	2:18.88	57.0 km/h	0.36.15	9.50L	-	$4.30	11	$16,818	$336	1. Koyama 2. California Gold 3. Waihora Mist
1st of 11	27/8/25	RSYN	2200m	Rating 65 BM	2	Abdul Najib	54kg	Synthetic	2:18.23	57.3 km/h	0.34.84	0.10L	-	$5.90	6	$16,818	$9,418	1. Franni Caccini 2. Devil In Disguise 3. Tomyturbo
5th of 8	21/8/25	RSYN	2200m	Rating 75 BM	8	Mereana Hudson	54kg	Synthetic	2:17.34	57.7 km/h	0.36.16	2.60L	-	$5.40	15	$31,818	$795	1. Proserve 2. Hey Mickey 3. Analyst
6th of 9	6/8/25	RSYN	2200m	OPN HCP	5	Jasmine Fawcett	54kg	Synthetic	2:15.80	58.3 km/h	0.36.22	3.40L	-	$16	13	$40,909	$614	1. He's A Battler 2. Ocean Light 3. Peecee Pussycat
3rd of 12	24/7/25	RSYN	2200m	Rating 65 &	6	Abdul Najib	54kg	Synthetic	2:16.80	57.9 km/h	0.36.53	3.30L	-	$7.10	15	$15,455	$1,391	1. Analyst 2. Hey Mickey 3. Franni Caccini
11th of 12	9/7/25	RSYN	2200m	Rating 75 BM	1	Mereana Hudson	54kg	Synthetic	2:19.78	56.7 km/h	0.34.48	3.90L	-	$11	13	$29,091	-	1. Ocean Light 2. Eulogy Show 3. Iffin Doubt Dance