Riccarton Race 3

KARAKA 2026 TWO-YEAR-OLD

Prize Money: $36,364

COOL AS BLING (1) showed pace and battled hard on debut in the spring, and will be a lot stronger now resuming from a spell that would have done him the world of good. He is in good hands and will be ready to rumble. ELYSIENNE (8) makes her debut from the powerful Walker/Bergerson stable, and with the advantage of the pole position, she should give a good account of herself. Follow the market. MISS TWINKLE (5) was runner-up here on debut and has been freshened up after a couple more runs in tougher fields through the spring. She has early speed and will be in this for a long way. FINAL TIME (6) raced greenly and needed the run on debut in November, and is bred to improve with time. If 800m is not too sharp for her, then she can figure in the top 4 here. HEZZAROCSTAR (2) makes his debut with a couple of solid trials under his belt. He has a good gate, and the market will be the best guide to his chances.
  • Distance: 800m
  • Class: 2YO SW+P
  • Track: Heavy8
  • Weather: Drizzling
  • Surface: Grass

Rail Position: True | 12mm Last 24 Hours | 67mm Rain Last 7 Days

1David Walsh
  • Cool As Bling (5) 3X
  • Trainer: David Walsh(Riccarton Park)
  • Jockey: Billy Jacobson (Last 50: 5-1-3)
  • Weight: 57kg
  • Prize Money: $2,045
  • Win / Place: 0% / 100%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: Hello Youmzain

Dam: Semillon

Dam's Sire: Australia

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Rating

Stats
Career
1: 0-0-1
Distance
1: 0-0-1
Trk/Dst
1: 0-0-1
Track
1: 0-0-1
Season
1: 0-0-1
1st Up
1: 0-0-1
Metro
1: 0-0-1
Good
1: 0-0-1
Anti-Clockwise
1: 0-0-1
Handicap Rating
51
Jockey Stats
Horse
1: 0-0-1
Last 50
50: 5-1-3
Trainer
W 18% P 54%
Distance
W 0% P 50%
Track
W 6.06% P 22%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 50%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 100%
Distance Range Last 6 months

800m

Gear Changes

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

Comments
Did a bit wrong on debut back on September 27 however still finished third over 800m at this track. Can open his account.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedLast 600mMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
3rd of 527/9/25RICC800mMDN 2YO2Billy Jacobson57.5kgGood 40:46.1662.4 km/h0.32.513.50L-$5.80-$22,727$2,045

1. Out Of The Blue

2. Luminosity

3. Cool As Bling

Slow Bk OTF, Hld Cksr Tn-Fght On
3rd of 813/9/25RICC800mTrial8Billy Jacobson-Soft 50:47.7460.3 km/h-4.3L-----

1. Outback Girl

2. Luminosity

3. Cool As Bling

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2Jamie Bullard
  • Hezzarocstar (2)
  • Trainer: Jamie Bullard(Templeton)
  • Jockey: Kate Hercock (Last 50: 3-4-6)
  • Weight: 57kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: El Doute

Dam: Roc Music

Dam's Sire: El Roca

Stats
Career
0: 0-0-0
Handicap Rating
45
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
50: 3-4-6
Trainer
N/A
Distance
N/A
Track
N/A
Trainer/Track
N/A
Trainer/Distance
N/A
Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers]

Comments
First race starter. Showed ability when placed in a recent trial and kicks off in a relatively small field. Might just run a solid race here.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
2nd of 715/1/26ASHB800mTrial4Corey Campbell-Soft 50:47.9060.1 km/h1L-----

1. Ultimate Force

2. Hezzarocstar

3. Tivanova

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4th of 813/9/25RICC800mTrial6Brett Murray-Soft 50:47.7460.3 km/hL-----

1. Outback Girl

2. Luminosity

3. Cool As Bling

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3Michael & Matthew Pitman
  • Kyoshi Boy (8)
  • Trainer: Michael & Matthew Pitman(Yaldhurst, Riccarton Park)
  • Jockey: Triston Moodley (a1)(Last 50: 5-3-3)
  • Weight: 57kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: Sensei

Dam: Szewinska

Dam's Sire: Nadeem

Stats
Career
0: 0-0-0
Handicap Rating
45
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
50: 5-3-3
Trainer
N/A
Distance
N/A
Track
N/A
Trainer/Track
N/A
Trainer/Distance
N/A
Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Lugging Bit]

Comments
Son of Sensei from Szewinska on debut. Fitter for a recent trial placing. Pay to keep an eye on betting moves.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
3rd of 59/12/25TIMU800mTrial4Brett Murray-Soft 50:51.0856.4 km/h5L-----

1. San Andreas

2. Citala

3. Kyoshi Boy

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4Krystal Williams
  • Toofan (4)
  • Trainer: Krystal Williams(Burnham)
  • Jockey: Leah Hemi (Last 50: 3-11-4)
  • Weight: 57kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: Embellish

Dam: Showpiece

Dam's Sire: Showcasing

Stats
Career
0: 0-0-0
Handicap Rating
45
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
50: 3-11-4
Trainer
N/A
Distance
N/A
Track
N/A
Trainer/Track
N/A
Trainer/Distance
N/A
Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Lugging Bit]

Comments
Making debut. Will need to show more than latest trial when fifth at Ashburton over 800m. Unlikely to find enough improvement to trouble these.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
5th of 715/1/26ASHB800mTrial7Donovan Cooper-Soft 50:47.9060.1 km/hL-----

1. Ultimate Force

2. Hezzarocstar

3. Tivanova

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6th of 813/9/25RICC800mTrial4Terry Moseley-Soft 50:47.7460.3 km/hL-----

1. Outback Girl

2. Luminosity

3. Cool As Bling

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5Andrew Carston
  • Miss Twinkle (6) 257
  • Trainer: Andrew Carston(Riccarton Park)
  • Jockey: Brandon May (Last 50: 3-2-2)
  • Weight: 55kg
  • Prize Money: $8,750
  • Win / Place: 0% / 33%

2 yo Chestnut Filly

Sire: Zoustar

Dam: Air Spirit

Dam's Sire: Spirit Of Boom

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Rating

Stats
Career
3: 0-1-0
Distance
1: 0-1-0
Trk/Dst
1: 0-1-0
Track
2: 0-1-0
Season
3: 0-1-0
1st Up
1: 0-1-0
2nd Up
1: 0-0-0
3rd Up
1: 0-0-0
Metro
3: 0-1-0
Good
3: 0-1-0
Anti-Clockwise
3: 0-1-0
Handicap Rating
51
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
50: 3-2-2
Trainer
N/A
Distance
N/A
Track
N/A
Trainer/Track
N/A
Trainer/Distance
N/A
Distance Range Last 6 months

800m - 1100m

Gear Changes

Blinkers ON, Tongue Tie OFF [Approved Plates, Blinkers, Ear Covers, Lugging Bit]

Comments
Maiden galloper in first campaign. Has been out of the money recently including last start when seventh over 1100m at Otaki eight weeks ago, beaten 5.5 lengths. Capable of sharp improvement.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedLast 600mMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
7th of 830/11/25OTAK1100m2YO SW+P8Samantha Collett54kgGood 41:05.8260.2 km/h0.34.495.60L-$1118$36,364$545

1. Kinnaird

2. Ka Ron

3. Butler Cabin

Stld last Otr-Off Widest Tn-Btld
5th of 812/11/25RICC1000m2YO SW+P5Matthew Cameron55kgGood 40:58.2461.8 km/h0.34.092.10L-$4.9018$59,091$1,477

1. I Am Belle

2. Zaharias

3. Urchella

Awk Stld Bk, Urgd Wd Tn-ROS game
2nd of 525/10/25RICC800m2YO SW+P6Yogesh Atchamah54kgGood 40:45.8762.8 km/h0.32.981.00L-$12-$36,364$6,727

1. Out Of The Blue

2. Miss Twinkle

3. Outback Girl

Awk-Stld 3rd, Hld Wd Tn, ROS
1st of 229/9/25RICC600mTrial2Krishna Mudhoo-Good 400:37.79NaN km/h-0.2L-----

1. Miss Twinkle

2. I Am Belle

3.

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7th of 813/9/25RICC800mTrial2Ayush Mudhoo-Soft 50:47.7460.3 km/h-L-----

1. Outback Girl

2. Luminosity

3. Cool As Bling

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6John & Karen Parsons
  • Final Time (7) 6
  • Trainer: John & Karen Parsons(Balcairn)
  • Jockey: Tina Comignaghi (Last 50: 13-6-5)
  • Weight: 55kg
  • Prize Money: $886
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%
Jockey Flying

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Staphanos

Dam: Final Touch

Dam's Sire: Kashani

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Rating

Stats
Career
1: 0-0-0
Track
1: 0-0-0
Season
1: 0-0-0
1st Up
1: 0-0-0
Metro
1: 0-0-0
Good
1: 0-0-0
Anti-Clockwise
1: 0-0-0
Handicap Rating
46
Jockey Stats
Horse
1: 0-0-0
Last 50
50: 13-6-5
Trainer
N/A
Distance
N/A
Track
N/A
Trainer/Track
N/A
Trainer/Distance
N/A
Distance Range Last 6 months

1000m

Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Lugging Bit]

Comments
Last appeared when a reasonable sixth on debut over 1000m at this track on November 12. Look for improvement this campaign. Strong top-three chance.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedLast 600mMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
6th of 812/11/25RICC1000m2YO SW+P7Tina Comignaghi55kgGood 40:58.2461.8 km/h0.34.833.70L-$12-$59,091$886

1. I Am Belle

2. Zaharias

3. Urchella

3WNC, Urgd Clsr Tn-Wknd
2nd of 56/11/25ASHB800mTrial5Tina Comignaghi-Good 400:50.10NaN km/h-0.5L-----

1. Swey Loch

2. Final Time

3. I Am Belle

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7Krystal Williams
  • Tivanova (3) 5X
  • Trainer: Krystal Williams(Burnham)
  • Jockey: Floor Moerman (a3)(Last 50: 9-6-8)
  • Weight: 55kg
  • Prize Money: $568
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Tivaci

Dam: Astardia

Dam's Sire: Starcraft

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Rating

Stats
Career
1: 0-0-0
Distance
1: 0-0-0
Trk/Dst
1: 0-0-0
Track
1: 0-0-0
Season
1: 0-0-0
1st Up
1: 0-0-0
Metro
1: 0-0-0
Good
1: 0-0-0
Anti-Clockwise
1: 0-0-0
Handicap Rating
46
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
50: 9-6-8
Trainer
N/A
Distance
N/A
Track
N/A
Trainer/Track
N/A
Trainer/Distance
N/A
Distance Range Last 6 months

800m

Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Lugging Bit]

Comments
Returns from a lay-off. Placed in a recent Ashburton trial. Raced just once last prep and finished fifth at this track over 800m. Will take great benefit from this outing.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedLast 600mMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
3rd of 715/1/26ASHB800mTrial3Floor Moerman-Soft 50:47.9060.1 km/h-2L-----

1. Ultimate Force

2. Hezzarocstar

3. Tivanova

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5th of 527/9/25RICC800mMDN 2YO4Leah Hemi55.5kgGood 40:46.1662.4 km/h0.33.267.80L-$24-$22,727$568

1. Out Of The Blue

2. Luminosity

3. Cool As Bling

Stld 3rd OTR, Hld Clsr Wd, No Go
5th of 813/9/25RICC800mTrial7Leah Hemi-Soft 50:47.7460.3 km/h-L-----

1. Outback Girl

2. Luminosity

3. Cool As Bling

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8Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson
  • Elysienne (1)
  • Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson(Riccarton Park)
  • Jockey: Jasmine Fawcett (Last 50: 4-7-5)
  • Weight: 55kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Sword Of State

Dam: Sternland

Dam's Sire: Astern

Stats
Career
0: 0-0-0
Handicap Rating
45
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
50: 4-7-5
Trainer
W 28% P 64%
Distance
W 15% P 31%
Track
W 8.82% P 26%
Trainer/Track
W 37% P 62%
Trainer/Distance
W 100% P 100%
Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie]

Comments
Daughter of Sword Of State from Sternland on debut. Not far away in recent trial and stable strike-rate with debutantes is strong. Expected to run well.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
4th of 623/10/25ELLS800mTrial5Courtney Barnes-Soft 500:48.44NaN km/hL-----

1. Perfect Pour

2. Power Of Pleasure

3. Hawea

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Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked