Riccarton Race 3 - BEAUFORT DOWNS AT KARAKA 2026
LADY MAXIMA (11) made her debut in the spring at Timaru and finished runner-up by half a length as the favourite. She had won a trial before that, and will be a lot stronger this year. Hard to beat in this. SUNSHINE (14) won a trial by a wide margin before finishing sixth on debut, and then improving from that effort to finish third at Kurow just over 2 weeks ago. She is ready to win now. CALL TO ARMS (2) won a couple of trials before racing greenly on debut and finishing sixth at Kurow against a similar field on debut. He will be better for that experience, and with some luck from a tough gate, he can figure in the top 4 this time. FULL CREAM (10) was beaten by a nose at Ashburton in her penultimate start, and then finished in the same position at Ashburton 3 weeks ago. She cops a decent draw this time and can go one better. NOVELETTE (17) last raced at New Plymouth 18 days ago when fresh from a spell. Each-way claims in this, especially if the money comes for her.

Jockey: Donovan Cooper
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns after a spell of six months. Closed the last campaign in lukewarm fashion, with a tenth over 1300m at Cambridge Synthetic the latest offering. Might need a run or two.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 09/12/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TIMU | 1000m | Soft 5 | Terry Moseley | 1:02.18 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 25/11/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ASHB | 800m | Soft 5 | Donovan Cooper | 0:49.02 | - | 2 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 10/07/2025 | 25 | Rating 60 HCP | $15,741.00 | CSYN | 1300m | Synthetic | Gareth Lahoud | 52kg | 1:17.83 | - | 9 |
| 11.50L | $155.80 |
| 12/13 | 15/06/2025 | 18 | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | MATA | 1400m | Heavy 10 | Gareth Lahoud | 53.5kg | 1:30.89 | - | 9 |
| 30.50L | $49.40 |
| 12/14 | 28/05/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TAUR | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Warren Kennedy | 57.5kg | 1:22.52 | - | 9 |
| 24.60L | $22.60 |
| 3/7 | 03/04/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 1:06.38 | - | 2 |
| 1.95L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 11/03/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 0:48.59 | - | 7 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 04/07/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 9 | Masa Hashizume | 0:54.22 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Krishna Mudhoo
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished midfield at his first start last time out over 1200m at Kurow, 6 lengths from the winner in sixth. Can get off the mark here.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 30/12/2025 | - | MDN 2YO&UP | $17,544.00 | KURO | 1200m | Soft 6 | Krishna Mudhoo | 58.5kg | 1:15.00 | - | 9 |
| 6.60L | $7.20 |
| 1/6 | 25/11/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ASHB | 1000m | Soft 5 | Krishna Mudhoo | 1:01.89 | - | 5 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 06/11/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ASHB | 800m | Good 4 | Krishna Mudhoo | 00:49.40 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Billy Jacobson
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns after a break of four months. Had two runs in the maiden campaign and started at very long odds each time, the latest when well held over 1200m at this track. Others preferred.
Last Starts 123 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 13/09/2025 | 55 | MDN | $22,523.00 | RICC | 1200m | Soft 5 | Brandon May | 58.5kg | 1:10.25 | - | 9 |
| 17.00L | $81.90 |
| 11/14 | 20/07/2025 | - | MDN | $18,519.00 | OAMA | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Roushan Khan | 58.5kg | 1:17.83 | - | 4 |
| 8.00L | $59.30 |
| 1/7 | 20/05/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ASHB | 800m | Heavy 8 | Brandon May | 0:51.00 | - | 1 |
| 0.05L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 24/03/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | RICC | 1000m | Soft 7 | Roopesh Jaun | 0:58.40 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 25/02/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ASHB | 800m | Soft 6 | Roopesh Jaun | 0:47.68 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Brandon May
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Made little impression on debut over 1200m Kurow when ninth, beaten 8 lengths. Others look better prospects.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 30/12/2025 | - | MDN 2YO&UP | $17,544.00 | KURO | 1200m | Soft 6 | Brandon May | 57kg | 1:15.00 | - | 2 |
| 8.50L | $17.70 |
| 1/6 | 09/12/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TIMU | 800m | Soft 5 | Brandon May | 0:49.22 | - | 6 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 14/10/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TIMU | 1000m | Good 4 | Brett Murray | 1:00.41 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 29/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | RICC | 1000m | Good 4 | Brett Murray | 00:59.32 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 16/09/2025 | - | MDN 2&3YO | $0.00 | ASHB | 800m | Good 3 | Brett Murray | 0:49.15 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Darren Danis
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has not raced since he started at $25.80 on debut over 1000m at this track and finished sixth, beaten 9 lengths. Prefer to see how he returns.
Last Starts 137 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 | 30/08/2025 | - | 3YO SW+P | $36,697.00 | RICC | 1000m | Soft 6 | Brandon May | 56.5kg | 0:58.88 | - | 8 |
| 9.50L | $25.80 |
| 3/4 | 19/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ASHB | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Brandon May | 1:06.21 | - | 5 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Terry Moseley
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding by War Decree at the races for the first time. Hasn't trialled publicly. Profiles nicely and is worth keeping safe.

Jockey: Jack Taplin
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has finished midfield at her only two starts to date, the latest when fifth over 1200m at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19. In with a chance.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 19/11/2025 | 19 | MDN | $16,228.00 | TIMU | 1200m | Good 4 | Kate Hercock | 56.5kg | 1:12.38 | - | 12 |
| 3.20L | $12.00 |
| 7/13 | 31/10/2025 | - | MDN | $16,228.00 | ASHB | 1200m | Good 4 | Bruno Queiroz | 56.5kg | 1:11.09 | - | 13 |
| 5.00L | $14.80 |
| 1/6 | 16/09/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | ASHB | 1000m | Good 3 | Donovan Cooper | 1:01.78 | - | 2 |
| 0.05L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Triston Moodley
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has had one run back from a break and was well held in seventh over 1200m at Ashburton three weeks ago. No easier this time and not likely to threaten.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 24/12/2025 | 209 | MDN | $21,930.00 | ASHB | 1200m | Soft 5 | Triston Moodley | 55.5kg | 1:10.90 | - | 5 |
| 5.10L | $54.90 |
| 2/6 | 25/11/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ASHB | 1000m | Soft 5 | Billy Jacobson | 1:01.89 | - | 6 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 29/05/2025 | 28 | MDN 2YO&UP | $15,741.00 | RSYN | 1200m | Synthetic | Kylie Williams | 56.5kg | 1:10.41 | - | 6 |
| 22.10L | $57.30 |
| 12/14 | 01/05/2025 | 49 | MDN | $15,741.00 | RSYN | 1400m | Synthetic | Nichola Yuen | 54.5kg | 1:26.77 | - | 13 |
| 17.40L | $124.80 |
| 10/13 | 13/03/2025 | 18 | MDN | $16,818.00 | ASHB | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Terry Moseley | 56kg | 1:14.83 | - | 6 |
| 9.20L | $39.10 |
| 7/11 | 23/02/2025 | 18 | MDN | $22,727.00 | ASHB | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Billy Jacobson | 56kg | 1:15.79 | - | 5 |
| 7.30L | $107.10 |
| 11/12 | 05/02/2025 | - | MDN | $22,727.00 | RICC | 1200m | Good 4 | Brandon May | 56kg | 1:09.56 | - | 12 |
| 23.30L | $60.50 |
| 3/5 | 16/01/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ASHB | 800m | Good 4 | Terry Moseley | 00:48.17 | - | 2 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Kylie Williams
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a break. Placed in a recent trial. Opened last campaign with a eighth at Ashburton over 1200m. Prefer to see how she returns.
Last Starts 107 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 29/09/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | RICC | 1000m | Good 4 | Tanya Jonker | 00:58.35 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 03/04/2025 | 39 | MDN | $16,818.00 | ASHB | 1400m | Soft 7 | Tanya Jonker | 56.5kg | 1:26.43 | - | 10 |
| 5.40L | $46.60 |
| 8/11 | 23/02/2025 | - | MDN | $22,727.00 | ASHB | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Tanya Jonker | 56.5kg | 1:15.79 | - | 7 |
| 8.70L | $20.40 |
| 3/8 | 16/01/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ASHB | 1000m | Good 4 | Tanya Jonker | 0:58.50 | - | 7 |
| 0.35L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Amber Riddell
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Continued her solid form last time out when second over 1200m at Ashburton, 4 lengths from the winner. Racing well and can go on with it.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 24/12/2025 | 35 | MDN 3YO | $21,930.00 | ASHB | 1200m | Good 4 | Amber Riddell | 54.5kg | 1:10.47 | - | 7 |
| 4.00L | $12.70 |
| 2/12 | 19/11/2025 | 31 | MDN | $16,228.00 | TIMU | 1200m | Good 4 | Billy Jacobson | 55kg | 1:12.38 | - | 9 |
| 0.10L | $65.70 |
| 8/11 | 19/10/2025 | 211 | MDN | $16,228.00 | ASHB | 1200m | Good 3 | Kendra Bakker | 53kg | 1:10.72 | - | 9 |
| 6.00L | $36.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/09/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | RICC | 800m | Good 4 | Kylie Williams | 00:47.04 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 14/14 | 22/03/2025 | 31 | 2YO SW+P | $36,364.00 | RICC | 1000m | Soft 7 | Yogesh Atchamah | 54kg | 0:57.99 | - | 14 |
| 25.70L | $70.80 |
| 4/7 | 19/02/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $0.00 | RICC | 1000m | Soft 7 | Yogesh Atchamah | 54kg | 0:58.58 | - | 3 |
| 13.30L | $34.90 |
| 3/8 | 05/02/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | RICC | 800m | Soft 5 | Yogesh Atchamah | 00:47.50 | - | 4 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 16/01/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ASHB | 800m | Good 4 | Terry Moseley | 00:48.03 | - | 1 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Kate Hercock
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Did her best work late on debut back on October 9 when second over 1200m at Phar Lap Racecourse. Was then turned out for a short spell. Shapes as a leading contender.
Last Starts 97 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 09/10/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $16,228.00 | TIMU | 1200m | Soft 5 | Donovan Cooper | 53.5kg | 1:13.49 | - | 2 |
| 0.50L | $2.70 |
| 1/5 | 16/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ASHB | 1000m | Good 3 | Donovan Cooper | 1:03.86 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 19/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ASHB | 800m | Heavy 10 | Kendra Bakker | 0:50.53 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Leah Hemi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished third at the latest appearance, beaten 3.5 lengths over 1200m at Ashburton. Can feature with any luck.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 24/12/2025 | 35 | MDN | $21,930.00 | ASHB | 1200m | Soft 5 | Leah Hemi | 55kg | 1:10.90 | - | 7 |
| 3.30L | $14.90 |
| 8/11 | 19/11/2025 | - | MDN | $16,228.00 | TIMU | 1200m | Good 4 | Tina Comignaghi | 55kg | 1:11.95 | - | 5 |
| 9.20L | $4.60 |
| 2/5 | 06/11/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ASHB | 1000m | Good 4 | Floor Moerman | 1:01.56 | - | 5 |
| 0.05L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 28/01/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ASHB | 1000m | Soft 7 | Terry Moseley | 1:02.42 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Brett Murray
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Solid effort last start when second up from a spell, beaten just 1.75 lengths into third over 1200m at Kurow. Poised to break through.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 30/12/2025 | 6 | MDN 2YO&UP | $17,544.00 | KURO | 1200m | Soft 6 | Brett Murray | 55kg | 1:15.00 | - | 6 |
| 1.80L | $8.10 |
| 6/14 | 24/12/2025 | 157 | MDN 3YO | $21,930.00 | ASHB | 1200m | Good 4 | Leah Hemi | 55.5kg | 1:10.47 | - | 8 |
| 7.50L | $9.50 |
| 1/5 | 25/11/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ASHB | 1000m | Soft 5 | Donovan Cooper | 1:01.78 | - | 1 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 20/07/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $32,407.00 | OAMA | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Brandon May | 55kg | 1:17.42 | - | 5 |
| 27.10L | $10.80 |
| 3/5 | 25/02/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ASHB | 800m | Soft 6 | Kylie Williams | 0:48.16 | - | 1 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Corey Campbell
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a spell. Ran fifth in a trial at Ellerslie. Raced just once when last in work and finished sixth at New Plymouth Raceway over 1200m. Looks all set for a effective return.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Corentin Berge | 00:49.27 | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 24/05/2025 | 140 | MDN 2YO | $18,519.00 | NPLY | 1200m | Soft 7 | Mereana Hudson | 55.5kg | 1:12.81 | - | 8 |
| 16.70L | $6.30 |
| 5/8 | 01/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Good 4 | Masa Hashizume | 1:05.77 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 04/01/2025 | - | MDN 2YO | $16,818.00 | TE A | 1000m | Soft 5 | Niranjan Parmar | 54.5kg | 0:59.54 | - | 4 |
| 16.20L | $3.90 |
| 1/7 | 17/12/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Soft 5 | Kevin Stott | 0:45.68 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 19/09/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ROTO | 800m | Heavy 10 | Matt Cartwright | 0:49.19 | - | 2 |
| 0.7L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Bruno Queiroz
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Beaten 7 lengths into seventh when resuming last start over 1100m at New Plymouth Raceway. Plenty of improvement to come.
Last Starts 18 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 | 27/12/2025 | 250 | MDN | $16,228.00 | NPLY | 1100m | Soft 7 | Bruno Queiroz | 55kg | 1:06.03 | - | 1 |
| 7.50L | $10.10 |
| 4/9 | 09/12/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | PUKE | 1100m | Good 4 | Craig Grylls | 1:05.60 | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 18/11/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Good 3 | Courtney Barnes | 0:52.24 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 26/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 5 | Opie Bosson | 00:53.38 | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 12/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Opie Bosson | 0:47.12 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 21/04/2025 | - | MDN 2YO | $13,000.00 | WAV | 1100m | Soft 6 | Michael McNab | 55.5kg | 1:06.86 | - | 5 |
| 8.70L | $3.30 |
| 3/7 | 01/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Good 4 | Craig Grylls | 0:46.32 | - | 1 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 14/01/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | MATA | 800m | Good 3 | Wiremu Pinn | 0:46.97 | - | 1 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 |