Riccarton Race 5 - BERKLEY STUD CHAMPAGNE STAKES
NEVER TOO MUCH (1) has been in the money in all of his 3 starts to date, including his best effort yet here 3 weeks ago when finishing runner-up as the favourite in the Welcome Stakes over 1000m. The extra 200m is the key, and he can go one better. COOL AS BLING (2) resumes from a spell that would have done him the world of good. A recent trial placing will ensure that he will be ready to rumble fresh. ZAFAR (4) makes his debut from the powerful Walker/Bergerson stable, and his North Island trial form has been very good. Opie Bosson takes the ride, and from a good gate, he will be hard to hold out. ENCHANTMENT (5) was too good for the top pick in the same race here 3 weeks ago, and she gets to carry the same weight. The extra 200m should not be a problem, and she can repeat the dose. FINAL TIME (6) was a game third in the same race as the top pick, and she is bred to continue to improve with more racing. Stick with her on an each-way basis.
Jockey: Bruno Queiroz
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished second last start in the Welcome Stakes won by Enchantment over 1000m at this track, beaten 0.8 lengths. Huge chance on latest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 11/04/2026 | 21 | 2YO SW | $66,667.00 | RICC | 1000m | Good 4 | Opie Bosson | 57kg | 0:57.34 | - | 4 |
| 0.78L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | 2YO SW+P | $33,613.00 | RICC | 1000m | Good 3 | Hayley Hassman | 54kg | 0:56.99 | - | 5 |
| 1.33L | $4.00 |
| 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: Jonathan Riddell
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished second last start in a race won by Hezzarocstar over 1000m at this track, arriving 0.7 lengths behind the winner. Key runner who is a great chance to atone.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 17/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ASHB | 1000m | Good 3 | Brandon May | 0:59.33 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 18/02/2026 | 25 | 2YO SW+P | $21,552.00 | RICC | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Billy Jacobson | 57kg | 0:59.65 | - | 5 |
| 0.67L | $12.60 |
| 6/8 | 24/01/2026 | 119 | 2YO SW+P | $0.00 | RICC | 800m | Heavy 8 | Billy Jacobson | 57kg | 0:46.48 | - | 5 |
| 10.20L | $2.90 |
| 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: Matt Cartwright
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fourth last start behind Hezzarocstar over 1000m at this track, beaten 1.5 lengths. In the mix on best form. Must respect.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 21/03/2026 | 31 | 2YO SW+P | $33,613.00 | RICC | 1000m | Good 3 | Triston Moodley | 55kg | 0:56.99 | - | 3 |
| 1.58L | $11.40 |
| 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: Opie Bosson
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Well bred colt making debut. Okay in a recent trial. Respect any market moves.
Last Starts 11 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 | 21/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Opie Bosson | 0:47.47 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 24/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Soft 5 | Opie Bosson | 0:45.14 | - | 1 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 10/02/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 00:47.45 | - | 4 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Triston Moodley
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Lightly raced filly progressing well. Scored her maiden win last start by 0.8 lengths over 1000m at this track. Key chance and expected to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 11/04/2026 | 21 | 2YO SW | $66,667.00 | RICC | 1000m | Good 4 | Michael McNab | 55kg | 0:57.34 | - | 5 |
| 0.78L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 21/03/2026 | 112 | 2YO SW+P | $33,613.00 | RICC | 1000m | Good 3 | Courtney Barnes | 54kg | 0:56.99 | - | 7 |
| 0.04L | $6.60 |
| 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 |
Jockey: Tina Comignaghi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here fresh from a third in the Welcome Stakes won by Enchantment three weeks ago over 1000m at this track. Sure to be thereabouts again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 11/04/2026 | 42 | 2YO SW | $66,667.00 | RICC | 1000m | Good 4 | Tina Comignaghi | 55kg | 0:57.34 | - | 7 |
| 1.18L | $5.10 |
| 1/6 | 23/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | RICC | 1000m | Soft 5 | Tina Comignaghi | 0:59.99 | - | 5 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 28/02/2026 | 108 | 2YO SW+P | $33,613.00 | WTUI | 1100m | Soft 6 | Bruno Queiroz | 55kg | 1:06.28 | - | 5 |
| 1.88L | $9.40 |
| 1/4 | 24/02/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ASHB | 800m | Good 3 | Tina Comignaghi | 0:46.76 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 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: Mereana Hudson
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been out of the money in recent runs including last time out when fourth over 1000m at this track three weeks ago, beaten 3 lengths. In the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 11/04/2026 | 21 | 2YO SW | $66,667.00 | RICC | 1000m | Good 4 | Courtney Barnes | 55kg | 0:57.34 | - | 6 |
| 2.90L | $22.40 |
| 6/7 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | 2YO SW+P | $33,613.00 | RICC | 1000m | Good 3 | Jack Taplin | 54kg | 0:56.99 | - | 1 |
| 5.61L | $5.70 |
| 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: Leah Hemi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Is a filly by Circus Maximus from Classical making her debut. Last trial Won a trial at Foxton over 1000m April 14. Tough to line up and betting likely to provide best guide.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 14/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Kavish Chowdhoory | 1:07.30 | - | 4 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 02/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Soft 5 | Kavish Chowdhoory | 0:53.37 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 03/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Soft 5 | Jim Chung | 0:51.75 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Amber Riddell
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly by Noverre at the races for the first time. Hasn't trialled publicly. Watch for any market moves.