Riccarton Park

Friday, August 7, 2026Flat7f

Verdict

WAY OUT WEST (5) has thrived since being bought out of the North Island, and since joining the in-form Steph Faulkner stable, she has win 3 of her 4 starts, including her last start just over 5 weeks ago at Ashburton. There is always a query around racing on this track for the first time, but the hat-trick still beckons. POSSESS (6) fought on gamely for fifth here off a wide draw last week, and dropping back from 1800m to 1600m will do him no harm. He was sent out as the favourite that day, and from a superior gate, he can set the record straight, so follow your money. MININJAGIRL (7) was well backed when winning her penultimate start here and then proved that was no fluke when winning again at big odds at Oamaru nearly 3 weeks ago. She only needs some luck to be right in the finish again. PERSONA (8) won fresh up, so include.

5. Way Out West
6. Possess
7. Mininjagirl

Win Only

5. 5. Way Out West
J: KELLY MYERST: STEPHANIE FAULKNER
F: x1311
Price History:
2.80
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Chasing a hat-trick. Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 3 len at Ashburton July 2 over 1600m in the wet defeating Canasta with 54kg at $3.30. The race before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.1 len at Oamaru June 14 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Speed Dial with 57kg at $2.40. Will prove very tough to beat.
6. 6. Possess
J: FLOOR MOERMANT: KEVIN MYERS
F: x1352
Price History:
2.88
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
3
Verdict
Most recently 5th of 15 at this track on August 1 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Jungleland with 54.5kg at $5.10. The run before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Arawa Park on July 1 over 1560m, on a wet track; 1.0 len behind Scarlet Temple carrying 54kg at $7.80. Capable of sharp improvement.
4. 4. Move On
J: JACK TAPLINT: BRIAN & SHANE ANDERTON
F: 73x02
Price History:
4.20
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran second last of 12 at this track on June 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Undisputed carrying 56.5kg at $13.70. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Oamaru on July 19 over 1400m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Shawshank carrying 56kg at $9.20. Cannot be discounted.
2. 2. Flash Roca
J: ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGET: KELVIN TYLER
F: 13440
Price History:
9.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
At the latest run 14th of 18 at this track in the G3 Winter Cup on August 1 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Quintabelle carrying 53kg at $31.10. The race before that 4th of 12 at Oamaru on July 19 over 1600m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Bella Luce carrying 54kg at $3.10. Top-4 candidate at a price.
7. 7. Mininjagirl
J: BRIDGET GRYLLST: LEE CALLAWAY
F: 40711
Price History:
13.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently won by a 0.1 len at Oamaru July 19 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Shamel Express carrying 56kg at $18.40. The run before that won by 1.0 len at this track June 16 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Proclamation carrying 55kg at $5.30. Rates highly and looks a solid top-4 hope.
3. 3. Delmonico
J: KRISHNA MUDHOOT: ANDREW CARSTON
F: 51348
Price History:
17.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Most recently 8th of 10 at this track on August 1 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Wire Rope with 59kg at $13.20. Before that 4th of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 23 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Powerofpersuasion with 56kg at $4.90. Has been racing well. Can figure in the top 4.
8. 8. Persona
J: TERRY MOSELEYT: DANNY FRYE
F: 034x1
Price History:
19.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after 10 months ran on from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic July 23 over 1400m defeating Light Of Plutus carrying 57kg at $26.90. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Ashburton on March 13 2025 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Selkirk Lass carrying 57.5kg at $9.90. Back in good order and is definitely worth including.
9. 9. Letsbringthebling
J: TONI DAVIEST: AINSLEY MCLEOD
F: 550x0
Price History:
26.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after seven months 12th of 17 at this track on August 1 over 1200m, in the wet; 11 len behind Guzzler carrying 57kg at $67.70. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Matamata F&M Mdn-Sw on March 13 2024 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Scarlet Oak carrying 57.5kg at $3.70. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.
10. 10. Uraskyfullastars
J: LEAH HEMIT: SARAH DRING
F: 00x06
Price History:
41.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran second last of 13 at Ashburton on July 2 over 1400m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Shawshank carrying 55kg at $40.20. Second run from a spell 6th of 15 at this track on August 1 over 1600m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Valley King carrying 54kg at $60.30. Can't recommend.

Non-Runners

1. 1. Hes Lucid
J: -T: KEVIN MYERS
F: 66x13
Price History:
3.25
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3 len at Hawera July 11 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Kereti with 57.5kg at $3.20. Second-up 3rd of 10 at this track on August 1 over 1400m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Wire Rope with 60kg at $2.40. Will be a big chance if he lines up in this.

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