Riccarton Race 4 - ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES
NEVER TOO MUCH (3) was a warm favourite when finishing third on debut at Wingatui 3 weeks ago. He would have learned a lot from that experience, and he gets to carry 3kg less this time, thanks to a claim. Stick with him, and follow your money. KYOSHI BOY (2) has been showing plenty of pace in each of his starts to date, but has lacked the ringcraft to settle in his races. He should be a lot more relaxed at this third start, and he only needs to put it all together to start winning some races. HEZZAROCSTAR (1) raced greenly on debut when warming up late to finish third, and he then was too good here a month ago on a heavy track, scoring by nearly a length. He carries the same weight, and he can repeat the dose. BALTIC BOOM (4) has impressed at the trials, winning the most recent of those by well over 2 lengths. He is in good hands, and he can make a winning debut. MISS TWINKLE (5) has the race day experience over her rivals, and having Kylie Williams in the irons is a plus. Each way.
Jockey: Kate Hercock
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Promising gelding who did well to finish third on debut then backed that up with a nice win last time over 1000m at this track. Going along well and is among the better chances.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 18/02/2026 | 25 | 2YO SW+P | $21,552.00 | RICC | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Kate Hercock | 57kg | 0:59.65 | - | 6 |
| 0.67L | $6.30 |
| 3/8 | 24/01/2026 | - | 2YO SW+P | $0.00 | RICC | 800m | Heavy 8 | Kate Hercock | 57kg | 0:46.48 | - | 2 |
| 3.50L | $7.40 |
| 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: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was beaten just 1.0 lengths when third at his latest appearance at this track over 1000m. Leading prospect.
Last Starts 30 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 | 18/02/2026 | 25 | 2YO SW+P | $21,552.00 | RICC | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Bruno Queiroz | 57kg | 0:59.65 | - | 2 |
| 0.97L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/01/2026 | - | 2YO SW+P | $0.00 | RICC | 800m | Heavy 8 | Triston Moodley | 56kg | 0:46.48 | - | 8 |
| 2.40L | $12.80 |
| 3/5 | 09/12/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TIMU | 800m | Soft 5 | Brett Murray | 0:51.08 | - | 4 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Hayley Hassman
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Did a good job on debut last start, showing good natural pace and holding on well to finish just 2 lengths away in third over 1100m at Wingatui. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 20 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 | 28/02/2026 | - | 2YO SW+P | $33,613.00 | WTUI | 1100m | Soft 6 | Opie Bosson | 57kg | 1:06.28 | - | 2 |
| 2.00L | $1.90 |
| 2/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Opie Bosson | 00:46.82 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 09/10/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 9 | Craig Grylls | 0:52.99 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 16/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ROTO | 800m | Heavy 8 | Craig Grylls | 00:51.11 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 26/08/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 600m | Soft 5 | Joe Doyle | 00:36.13 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Leah Hemi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Unraced 2yo gelding who has trialled twice. Best trial form was when he won at Ashburton on March 12. Don't rule him out.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 12/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ASHB | 800m | Good 4 | Leah Hemi | 0:45.87 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 24/02/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ASHB | 800m | Good 3 | Donovan Cooper | 0:46.76 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kylie Williams
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well fancied last time but ran below par, finishing fifth and beaten 5 lengths over 1000m at this track. Better than the last run suggests and is worth including.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 18/02/2026 | 25 | 2YO SW+P | $21,552.00 | RICC | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Brandon May | 56kg | 0:59.65 | - | 3 |
| 5.16L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 24/01/2026 | 55 | 2YO SW+P | $0.00 | RICC | 800m | Heavy 8 | Brandon May | 55kg | 0:46.48 | - | 6 |
| 2.40L | $4.00 |
| 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: Jack Taplin
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was an impressive winner at the trials prior to a solid first-up effort when beaten only 2 lengths over 1100m at Wingatui three weeks ago. Open to improvement and is a strong contender.
Last Starts 20 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 | 28/02/2026 | 126 | 2YO SW+P | $33,613.00 | WTUI | 1100m | Soft 6 | Floor Moerman | 53kg | 1:06.28 | - | 4 |
| 1.88L | $6.20 |
| 3/5 | 25/10/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $35,088.00 | RICC | 800m | Good 4 | Matt Cartwright | 54kg | 0:45.87 | - | 3 |
| 1.20L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 13/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | RICC | 800m | Soft 5 | Jack Taplin | 0:47.74 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Courtney Barnes
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a spell. Placed in a recent Taupo trial. Raced just once last campaign and finished third at Ellerslie over 1100m. Expecting a positive return.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 03/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Courtney Barnes | 00:54.49 | - | 6 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 29/11/2025 | 64 | MDN 2YO | $26,316.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | Vinnie Colgan | 55.5kg | 1:05.76 | - | 5 |
| 5.80L | $4.30 |
| 1/5 | 14/11/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Soft 5 | Vinnie Colgan | 0:45.43 | - | 1 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 26/09/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $36,036.00 | OTAK | 800m | Heavy 10 | Craig Grylls | 55kg | 0:48.80 | - | 3 |
| 6.10L | $3.70 |
| 1/6 | 26/08/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 600m | Soft 5 | Michael McNab | 00:36.13 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |