Riccarton Park Synthetic Race 4

KENDAL DAWSON MDN

Prize Money: $15,455

STRANGER TIMES (2) made a good impression when making her South Island debut here just over 2 weeks ago, finishing second off a handy run in transit. She will be sharper for that effort, and from a superior gate, she is set to go one better. OGUN (1) battled away fairly well for sixth here in the same race as the top pick, and he should continue to improve with more racing. Matt Cartwright picks up the ride, and the pair merits healthy respect. FORSETI (3) showed pace to lead last start, and she only folded up late, finishing fourth. She carries a kilo less this time, and will also be having her peak run. Stick with her. ATOMIC BERRY (5) has been trialling up North, and makes her race debut in the South Island for a new trainer. Let the market be your best guide. TACTIC (4) has yet to show much, but this field is not strong, and she is worth including in all top 4 combos.

Distance: 1200m
Class: MDN 2YO&UP
Track: Synthetic
Weather: Overcast
Surface: Synthetic

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

Ogun (5) 406
Trainer: Michael & Matthew Pitman(Yaldhurst, Riccarton Park)
Jockey: Matt Cartwright (Last 50: 11-8-7)
Weight: 58.5kg
Prize Money: $1,073
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

Jockey Flying

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Alabama Express

Dam: War Goddess

Dam's Sire: Zoustar

Rating

Stats

Career

3: 0-0-0

Distance

3: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

2: 0-0-0

Season

3: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

3: 0-0-0

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Synthetic

2: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

3: 0-0-0

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Last 50

50: 11-8-7

Last 7 Days

2: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 12% P 41%

Distance

W 11% P 34%

Track

W 23% P 53%

Trainer/Track

W 18% P 54%

Trainer/Distance

W 7.14% P 50%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m

Gear Changes

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

Comments

Maiden galloper in first campaign. Made it three unplaced runs from as many starts when sixth over 1200m at this track two weeks ago. Is worth another chance.

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	Race Review
6th of 11	8/7/26	RSYN	1200m	MDN	7	Kavish Chowdhoory	58.5kg	Synthetic	1:11.03	60.8 km/h	0.34.61	4.56L	-	$8.40	22	$20,000	$300	1. Ayumi 2. Stranger Times 3. Bonanza	Stld bk, Bk Tn-got going late
12th of 12	16/6/26	RICC	1200m	MDN	2	Amber Riddell	57.5kg	Soft 7	1:10.62	61.2 km/h	0.36.82	13.06L	-	$5.20	6	$15,455	-	1. Knockingatthedoor 2. Ifyoustartmeup 3. Altiora Peto	Stld Midf OTF, Under pres-no go
4th of 9	10/6/26	RSYN	1200m	MDN 2YO&UP	8	Ohara Najib	56.5kg	Synthetic	1:10.29	61.5 km/h	0.34.20	3.71L	-	$3.80	-	$15,455	$773	1. Into The Wind 2. Loose 'N' Vegas 3. Captain Roy	Snagd Bk, Under rd Tn-Fght Hm
2nd of 5	4/5/26	RICC	800m	Trial	2	Ohara Najib	-	Soft 5	0:47.00	61.3 km/h	-	0.5L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Bonanza 2. Ogun 3. Corcaigh	-
3rd of 7	24/2/26	TAUR	1000m	Trial	3	Joe Doyle	-	Soft 5	00:57.24	NaN km/h	-	1.25L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Wishmaker 2. Honor The Name 3. Ogun	-
2nd of 7	10/2/26	ELLS	800m	Trial	7	Joe Doyle	-	Soft 5	0:46.96	61.3 km/h	-	0.75L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Stranger Times 2. Ogun 3. Red Wings	-

Stranger Times (1) 23062
Trainer: Andrew Carston(Riccarton Park)
Jockey: Sima Mxothwa (a3)(Last 50: 7-3-5)
Weight: 56.5kg
Prize Money: $9,850
Win / Place: 0% / 37%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Time Test

Dam: Stranger Things

Dam's Sire: Shamexpress

100

Rating

Stats

Career

8: 0-2-1

Distance

4: 0-1-1

Trk/Dst

1: 0-1-0

Track

1: 0-1-0

Season

8: 0-2-1

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-1

Metro

5: 0-1-1

Non-Metro

3: 0-1-0

Soft

4: 0-0-1

Heavy

2: 0-1-0

Synthetic

2: 0-1-0

Clockwise

4: 0-0-1

Anti-Clockwise

4: 0-2-0

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Last 50

50: 7-3-5

Last 7 Days

5: 0-0-1

Trainer

W 4.00% P 40%

Distance

W 16% P 35%

Track

W 0% P 33%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 41%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 25%

Distance Range Last 6 months

970m - 1300m

Gear Changes

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

Comments

Ran a better race last start to finish second at this track over 1200m. Nicely placed and rates highly off that run. Further improvement expected.

Expected Settling Position: Off 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	Race Review
2nd of 11	8/7/26	RSYN	1200m	MDN	9	Bridget Grylls	56.5kg	Synthetic	1:11.03	60.8 km/h	0.35.25	3.07L	-	$14	21	$20,000	$3,700	1. Ayumi 2. Stranger Times 3. Bonanza	Wrkd 2nd Otr, Ld Tn-Fght well
6th of 10	17/6/26	CSYN	970m	MDN 2YO&UP	8	Ace Lawson-Carroll	56.5kg	Synthetic	0:55.35	63.1 km/h	0.33.85	3.92L	-	$20	24	$15,455	$309	1. Smashing Sister 2. Ebony Gem 3. Mivirgo	Stld 4th Inr, Urgd OTF Tn-Btld
12th of 13	24/5/26	TE R	1300m	MDN 2YO&UP F	3	Amber Riddell	56.5kg	Soft 5	1:18.94	59.3 km/h	0.38.42	10.53L	-	$15	18	$15,455	-	1. Aurora Belle 2. Noble Cabello 3. Muteki	Stld 4th Otr, Under pres Tn-Wknd
3rd of 11	6/5/26	ELLS	1200m	MDN 2&3YO	8	Ace Lawson-Carroll	54.5kg	Soft 5	1:10.96	60.9 km/h	0.35.69	1.57L	-	$17	14	$22,727	$2,045	1. Magic Dreams 2. Long Island 3. Stranger Times	Set Pc, Kikd hard Tn-Fght on
2nd of 8	22/4/26	ROTO	1230m	MDN 2YO&UP	6	Ace Lawson-Carroll	55kg	Heavy 10	1:18.02	56.8 km/h	0.39.15	1.29L	-	$26	21	$15,455	$2,782	1. Elusive Faith 2. Stranger Times 3. Manorbier	2nd Otr on Pc, Urgd Chal Tn-Game
8th of 11	1/4/26	PUKE	1200m	MDN 2YO&UP F	2	Corentin Berge	57kg	Heavy 8	1:11.71	60.2 km/h	0.35.74	6.86L	-	$68	26	$0	$341	1. Tiantai 2. Durrani 3. Honor The Name	Stld Midf OTF, Under rd Tn-No go

Forseti (3) 7X064
Trainer: Ashley Frye(Balcairn)
Jockey: Ashlee Strawbridge (a3)(Last 50: 8-5-5)
Weight: 56.5kg
Prize Money: $19,709
Win / Place: 0% / 21%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Lonhro

Dam: Star Of The Screen

Dam's Sire: Conatus

Rating

Stats

Career

23: 0-2-3

Distance

13: 0-0-2

Trk/Dst

5: 0-0-1

Track

5: 0-0-1

Season

13: 0-1-2

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-1-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-1

4th Up

2: 0-0-0

Metro

11: 0-1-1

Non-Metro

12: 0-1-2

Good

2: 0-0-1

Soft

7: 0-1-1

Heavy

5: 0-0-0

Synthetic

9: 0-1-1

Clockwise

2: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

21: 0-2-3

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Last 50

50: 8-5-5

Last 7 Days

14: 3-3-1

Trainer

N/A

Distance

W 10% P 34%

Track

W 11% P 37%

Trainer/Track

N/A

Trainer/Distance

N/A

Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m

Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Ear Covers Pre-Race, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie, Visor Blinkers]

Comments

Has been out of the money in recent runs including last time out when fourth over 1200m at this track two weeks ago, beaten 4 lengths. Will be hard to run down.

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	Race Review
4th of 11	8/7/26	RSYN	1200m	MDN	2	Floor Moerman	54.5kg	Synthetic	1:11.03	60.8 km/h	0.35.51	3.79L	-	$28	10	$20,000	$1,000	1. Ayumi 2. Stranger Times 3. Bonanza	Set Pc, there 200-Btld last bit
6th of 9	28/6/26	WTUI	1200m	MDN 2YO&UP	6	Rohan Mudhoo	56.5kg	Heavy 10	1:18.41	55.1 km/h	0.43.12	10.37L	-	$22	14	$15,455	$309	1. Woodlands 2. My Girl Alice 3. Shes So Flash	Set Pc, Ld Tn-Fdd straight
10th of 12	14/6/26	OAMA	1200m	MDN 2YO&UP	12	Brett Murray	56.5kg	Soft 5	1:12.50	59.6 km/h	0.36.67	7.56L	-	$21	143	$15,455	$309	1. Lethal Roc 2. Sorority 3. Taimate Warrior	Stld Bk, Under pres-no go
143 Day Spell
7th of 10	22/1/26	ICGL	1200m	MDN 2YO&UP	7	Triston Moodley	55.5kg	Soft 6	1:13.16	59.0 km/h	0.37.52	9.50L	-	$5.30	12	$16,818	$336	1. Bodleian 2. Big Exit 3. Master Abraham	Stld 4th Otr, Under rd Tn-Wknd
5th of 8	10/1/26	KUMA	1150m	MDN 2YO&UP F	2	Donovan Cooper	56.5kg	Soft 6	1:09.12	59.9 km/h	0.36.99	4.30L	-	$8.70	3	$22,727	$568	1. Steezy 2. Last Hello 3. Risk Mitigation	Stld on Pc 2nd Otr-Urgd Tn, Wknd
2nd of 7	7/1/26	REEF	1020m	MDN 2YO&UP	5	Donovan Cooper	56kg	Soft 5	1:01.54	59.7 km/h	0.35.79	0.70L	-	$3.60	3	$16,818	$3,027	1. Modette 2. Forseti 3. Teemoo	Stld 3WNC, into Ld Tn-Game Fin

Tactic (6) 70050
Trainer: Michael & Matthew Pitman(Yaldhurst, Riccarton Park)
Jockey: Amber Riddell (a1)(Last 50: 7-3-4)
Weight: 56.5kg
Prize Money: $986
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Ferrando

Dam: Hasta La Brahma

Dam's Sire: Darci Brahma

Rating

Stats

Career

6: 0-0-0

Distance

4: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

2: 0-0-0

Season

6: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

5: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

1: 0-0-0

Good

2: 0-0-0

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Synthetic

3: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

6: 0-0-0

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Last 50

50: 7-3-4

Last 7 Days

15: 0-1-2

Trainer

W 8.33% P 25%

Distance

W 11% P 29%

Track

W 14% P 26%

Trainer/Track

W 25% P 25%

Trainer/Distance

W 10% P 21%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1050m - 1200m

Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Brow Band, Cheek Burrs, Ear Covers Pre-Race, Lugging Bit]

Comments

Fair effort two starts back at this course and distance when fifth, beaten 3 lengths. Couldn't repeat the dose last time when down the track at this track over 1200m. Has some top 4 claims.

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	Race Review
11th of 11	8/7/26	RSYN	1200m	MDN	3	Terry Moseley	56.5kg	Synthetic	1:11.03	60.8 km/h	0.35.93	10.31L	-	$30	13	$20,000	-	1. Ayumi 2. Stranger Times 3. Bonanza	Stld Midf OTF, Under pres-no go
5th of 7	25/6/26	RSYN	1200m	MDN 2YO&UP	2	Kavish Chowdhoory	56.5kg	Synthetic	1:11.70	60.3 km/h	0.35.52	3.24L	-	$25	48	$15,455	$309	1. Captain Roy 2. Bonanza 3. Taimate Warrior	Kn Trld, Urgd Tn-boxed on
48 Day Freshen-Up
12th of 12	8/5/26	RIVN	1200m	MDN 2YO&UP	12	Ohara Najib	54.5kg	Heavy 10	1:16.21	56.7 km/h	0.40.17	38.99L	-	$22	27	$18,182	-	1. Queen Alice 2. Turn The Tide 3. Flying Julz	MIssed start badly no hope after
11th of 16	11/4/26	RICC	1200m	MDN	15	Ohara Najib	54kg	Good 4	1:09.52	62.1 km/h	0.35.37	7.45L	-	$60	31	$18,182	-	1. Dakota 2. Student Of War 3. Tinuviel	Bk, Midf 3W, Under pres Tn-No go
31 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 9	11/3/26	MATA	1050m	MDN 3YO	3	Jasmine Fawcett	55.5kg	Good 4	1:02.13	60.8 km/h	0.35.76	6.47L	-	$46	168	$22,727	$341	1. My Gabriel 2. Geneva Queen 3. Presence Of Mind	Stld 6th Otr, Under rd Tn-Stpd
168 Day Spell
4th of 6	17/2/26	AVON	800m	Trial	3	George Rooke	-	Good 4	0:45.38	63.5 km/h	-	L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Richemont 2. Happy Traveller 3. Cantona	-

Atomic Berry (7)
Trainer: Robbie Holmes(Amberley)
Jockey: Kin Kwo (Last 50: 1-1-3)
Weight: 56.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Sweynesse

Dam: Heliberry

Dam's Sire: Tavistock

Stats

Career

0: 0-0-0

Synthetic

0: 0-0-0

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Last 50

50: 1-1-3

Last 7 Days

1: 0-0-0

Trainer

N/A

Distance

N/A

Track

N/A

Trainer/Track

N/A

Trainer/Distance

N/A

Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Barrier Blanket, Blinkers, Ear Covers, Lugging Bit]

Comments

Well educated with several hit-outs to prepare for her debut run. May pay to keep an eye on betting moves.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result	Race Review
9th of 10	9/12/25	PUKE	1300m	Trial	7	George Rooke	-	Good 4	1:19.44	58.9 km/h	L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Fortune Cookie 2. Game Changer 3. Shookmeallnightlon	-
6th of 7	18/11/25	TEAW	850m	Trial	2	Courtney Barnes	-	Good 3	0:51.7	59.2 km/h	L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Flyhalf 2. Just Go Boom 3. Scorned	-
6th of 9	27/5/25	TEAW	850m	Trial	5	Bridget Grylls	-	Heavy 10	0:52.32	58.5 km/h	L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Sadhbh 2. Andiamo 3. Sabatini	-

Deliquint Xpress (8)
Trainer: Bruce Smith(Amberley)
Jockey: Brett Murray (Last 50: 1-5-3)
Weight: 56.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Shamexpress

Dam: Go To School

Dam's Sire: Golan

Stats

Career

0: 0-0-0

Synthetic

0: 0-0-0

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Last 50

50: 1-5-3

Last 7 Days

7: 0-2-1

Trainer

N/A

Distance

N/A

Track

N/A

Trainer/Track

N/A

Trainer/Distance

N/A

Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Standard Bit, Tongue Tie]

Comments

Shamexpress filly who makes her debut. No public trials. Market the best guide to her chances.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result	Race Review

Harlows Pride (2)
Trainer: Nayton Mitchell(West Melton)
Jockey: Yogesh Atchamah (Last 50: 1-3-5)
Weight: 56.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Brown Filly

Sire: Per Incanto

Dam: Perfect Vision

Dam's Sire: High Chaparral

Stats

Career

0: 0-0-0

Synthetic

0: 0-0-0

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Last 50

50: 1-3-5

Last 7 Days

7: 0-1-0

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

Daughter of Per Incanto from Perfect Vision making her debut. Hasn't trialled publicly. Hard to recommend without a market push.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result	Race Review

Vienna Game (4) 0X00
Trainer: Anna Furlong(Riccarton Park)
Jockey: Brandon May (Last 50: 1-1-1)
Weight: 56.5kg
Prize Money: $336
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: War Decree

Dam: Fifth Avenue

Dam's Sire: Numerous

Rating

Stats

Career

3: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

3: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

2: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

1: 0-0-0

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Synthetic

1: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

3: 0-0-0

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-0

Last 50

50: 1-1-1

Last 7 Days

3: 0-1-0

Trainer

N/A

Distance

N/A

Track

N/A

Trainer/Track

N/A

Trainer/Distance

N/A

Distance Range Last 6 months

1300m - 1400m

Gear Changes

Blinkers OFF, Side Winkers ON [Approved Plates, Ear Covers, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers]

Comments

Well held at both runs this time in, most recently when beaten 18 lengths into 13th over 1300m at Wingatui. Must improve sharply.

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	Race Review
13th of 13	31/5/26	WTUI	1300m	MDN 2YO&UP	12	Brandon May	56.5kg	Heavy 10	1:21.02	57.8 km/h	0.41.08	18.38L	-	$187	31	$18,182	-	1. Aspen Voltage 2. Taihoro 3. Crackbones	Stld 6th 3W, Under rd Tn-Stpd
31 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 6	20/5/26	ASHB	1000m	Trial	4	Brandon May	-	Soft 5	1:02.55	57.6 km/h	-	L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Knockingatthedoor 2. Altiora Peto 3. Super Liaison	-
13th of 13	30/4/26	RSYN	1400m	MDN	5	Mereana Hudson	56kg	Synthetic	1:24.27	59.8 km/h	0.40.30	28.10L	-	$96	116	$15,455	-	1. Dorothea 2. Liquid Blue 3. Illusionist	Trld Pc, Under rd Inr Tn-Stpd
116 Day Spell
10th of 10	4/1/26	GREY	1100m	MDN 2YO&UP	1	Terry Moseley	55kg	Soft 7	1:10.28	56.3 km/h	0.40.32	17.30L	-	$26	-	$16,818	$336	1. I'm Feeling Lucky 2. Loose 'N' Vegas 3. Forseti	Stld Midf OTF, Under rd-No Fin
7th of 8	14/1/25	MATA	800m	Trial	2	Nichola Yuen	-	Good 3	0:46.62	61.8 km/h	-	L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Angels Brew 2. Born To Be Royal 3. Best Rose	-
3rd of 5	3/12/24	PUKE	800m	Trial	5	Matt Cartwright	-	Soft 5	0:48.04	60.0 km/h	-	2.7L	-	-	-	-	-	1. She's The Dream 2. Cookies 'n' Cream 3. Vienna Game	-

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