Riccarton Park

Tomorrow, August 8, 2025Flat6f

BRADMAN (1) was very game when finishing third in the Winter Cup over a mile here last week. He set the pace that day, and after giving a big kick, he fought on gamely right to the line. He is better over 1400m, and with the benefit of a 2kg claim this time, he will take plenty of pegging back. MASTER MARKO (4) stuck to his task gamely over 1200m on the first day when finishing third, and is peaking at the right time. The extra furlong is ideal, and he can give the top pick plenty to think about. BUOYANT (7) is a very capable gelding with a great record on this track. He is resuming from a spell and is nicely weighted at this level. Let the market moves be your best guide. LORD DARCI (3) was sixth in the Winter Cup and has always been suspect over a mile. He is perfectly placed over 1400m here, and is expected to bounce straight back into the money. Each way. VICTOR ROUGE (8) is a stablemate of the fourth pick who is also better suited over 1400m rather than a mile. Don't drop him.

R7 1400m Hcap
  • 1. Bradman
  • 2. 2. Ears Back
    J: AMBER RIDDELLT: JOHN BLACKADDER
    F: 7951x
    Price History:
    5.50
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    1-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    96
    Days Since Last Run:
    70
    Verdict
    Resuming after a spell of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign by 1.75 len Wanganui LR May 31 over 1600m in the wet defeating Belardo Boy carrying 57kg at $8.60. First up last campaign eighth of 12 at this track September 14 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Perfect Scenario with 54kg at $31. Expect she will go well.
  • 3. Lord Darci
  • 9. Victorian Charm
  • 4. Master Marko
  • 6. 6. Epee Beel
    J: TINA COMIGNAGHIT: MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN
    F: 90x70
    Price History:
    11.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    1-11
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    87
    Days Since Last Run:
    7
    Verdict
    Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 7th of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Candle carrying 57kg at $7.40. Second-up ran last of 16 at this track in the G3 Winter Cup on August 2 over 1600m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Chase carrying 53kg at $51. Likely improver who should be in the mix.
  • 7. Buoyant
  • 8. Victor Rouge
  • 5. Midnight Runner

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