Riccarton Race 3 - KARAKA 2026 TWO-YEAR-OLD
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.
Jockey: Billy Jacobson
Weight: 57kgs
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Did a bit wrong on debut back on September 27 however still finished third over 800m at this track. Can open his account.
Last Starts 117 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN 2YO | $22,523.00 | RICC | 800m | Good 4 | Billy Jacobson | 57.5kg | 0:46.16 | - | 2 |
| 3.50L | $5.80 |
| 3/8 | 13/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | RICC | 800m | Soft 5 | Billy Jacobson | 0:47.74 | - | 8 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kate Hercock
Weight: 57kgs
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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.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 15/01/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ASHB | 800m | Soft 5 | Corey Campbell | 0:47.90 | - | 4 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 13/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | RICC | 800m | Soft 5 | Brett Murray | 0:47.74 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Triston Moodley
Weight: 57kgs
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Son of Sensei from Szewinska on debut. Fitter for a recent trial placing. Pay to keep an eye on betting moves.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 09/12/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TIMU | 800m | Soft 5 | Brett Murray | 0:51.08 | - | 4 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Leah Hemi
Weight: 57kgs
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Making debut. Will need to show more than latest trial when fifth at Ashburton over 800m. Unlikely to find enough improvement to trouble these.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 15/01/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ASHB | 800m | Soft 5 | Donovan Cooper | 0:47.90 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 13/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | RICC | 800m | Soft 5 | Terry Moseley | 0:47.74 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Brandon May
Weight: 55kgs
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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.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 30/11/2025 | 18 | 2YO SW+P | $35,088.00 | OTAK | 1100m | Good 4 | Samantha Collett | 54kg | 1:05.82 | - | 8 |
| 5.60L | $10.50 |
| 5/8 | 12/11/2025 | 18 | 2YO SW+P | $57,018.00 | RICC | 1000m | Good 4 | Matthew Cameron | 55kg | 0:58.24 | - | 5 |
| 2.10L | $4.90 |
| 2/5 | 25/10/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $35,088.00 | RICC | 800m | Good 4 | Yogesh Atchamah | 54kg | 0:45.87 | - | 6 |
| 1.00L | $12.40 |
| 1/2 | 29/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | RICC | 600m | Good 4 | Krishna Mudhoo | 00:37.79 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 13/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | RICC | 800m | Soft 5 | Ayush Mudhoo | 0:47.74 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tina Comignaghi
Weight: 55kgs
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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.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 12/11/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $57,018.00 | RICC | 1000m | Good 4 | Tina Comignaghi | 55kg | 0:58.24 | - | 7 |
| 3.70L | $11.70 |
| 2/5 | 06/11/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ASHB | 800m | Good 4 | Tina Comignaghi | 00:50.10 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Floor Moerman
Weight: 55kgs
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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.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 15/01/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ASHB | 800m | Soft 5 | Floor Moerman | 0:47.90 | - | 3 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN 2YO | $22,523.00 | RICC | 800m | Good 4 | Leah Hemi | 55.5kg | 0:46.16 | - | 4 |
| 7.80L | $23.80 |
| 5/8 | 13/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | RICC | 800m | Soft 5 | Leah Hemi | 0:47.74 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jasmine Fawcett
Weight: 55kgs
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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.
Last Starts 91 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 23/10/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Courtney Barnes | 00:48.44 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |