Riccarton Race 7 - CHRIS JOHNSON THREE-YEAR-OLD SPRINTERS CHALLENGE
OUT OF THE BLUE (1) freshened after getting back and struggling to get into the LR Wanganui Guineas in August. Ran on well under his own steam from well back in a trial October 29. Yet to taste defeat in 2 starts here. DOING TIME (2) had strong support but was as green as grass on debut at Wintagui last week. Obviously has a motor as despite racing ungenerously he rounded them up easily. Still raw, but hopefully learning. MIDNIGHT OAK (9) bolted home for a 4L win at Timaru over 1200m 2 starts back when let go from midfield. Up to 1400m and G3 company when ran on OK after over-racing last time. Well placed here. DULCE CABALLO (8) showed a good turn of foot when weaving a run from midfield to score on debut here in September. Slow away and had no luck in the G3 over 1400m last time. Better placed in this. OUTLAW (4) has led in both starts to date and found one better each time. Sword Of Stars was too good at Timaru then SETTLEMENT DAY wore him down at Ascot Park narrowly. Can add value.

Jockey: Michael McNab
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a break. Placed in a recent Avondale trial. Opened last campaign with a fourth at Taupo over 1100m. Looks all set for a positive return.
Last Starts 12 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 | 29/10/2026 | - | OPN HCP | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Good 4 | Michael McNab | 0:59.69 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 29/08/2026 | 13 | 3YO SW | $66,667.00 | WGUI | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Masa Hashizume | 57kg | 1:15.13 | - | 9 |
| 4.36L | $7.20 |
| 4/7 | 16/08/2026 | 120 | 3YO C&G SW+P | $41,667.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Heavy 8 | Masa Hashizume | 58kg | 1:08.37 | - | 2 |
| 1.03L | $4.90 |
| 1/6 | 04/08/2026 | - | 3YO | $0.00 | TE R | 900m | Heavy 10 | Masa Hashizume | 0:58.20 | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 18/04/2026 | 63 | 2YO SW | $70,000.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Opie Bosson | 57kg | 1:12.07 | - | 8 |
| 3.27L | $6.20 |
| 2/7 | 07/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Opie Bosson | 0:48.27 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | 2YO C&G SW | $126,050.00 | MATA | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Craig Grylls | 57kg | 1:16.21 | - | 3 |
| 5.77L | $5.40 |
| 7/14 | 24/01/2026 | 21 | 2YO SW | $739,000.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Craig Williams | 57kg | 1:12.01 | - | 14 |
| 4.20L | $22.60 |
| 3/7 | 03/01/2026 | 70 | 2YO SW | $73,000.00 | TREN | 1100m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 57kg | 1:03.67 | - | 1 |
| 1.50L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 16/12/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Good 4 | Opie Bosson | 00:46.39 | - | 3 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 25/10/2025 | 28 | 2YO SW+P | $35,088.00 | RICC | 800m | Good 4 | Opie Bosson | 57kg | 0:45.87 | - | 5 |
| 1.00L | $1.40 |
| 1/5 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN 2YO | $22,523.00 | RICC | 800m | Good 4 | Jasmine Fawcett | 57.5kg | 0:46.16 | - | 1 |
| 2.00L | $1.50 |
| 3/5 | 26/08/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 600m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 00:35.28 | - | 5 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Daniel Bothamley
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Made a pleasing start to his career last time out, scoring by 1.0 lengths over 1200m at Wingatui. Open to plenty of improvement and another win is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 03/11/2026 | - | MDN | $20,000.00 | WTUI | 1200m | Soft 5 | Daniel Bothamley | 57kg | 1:12.91 | - | 8 |
| 0.95L | $6.60 |

Jockey: Bruno Queiroz
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been out of the money of late including last time out when sixth over 1300m at Te Rapa two-and-a-half weeks ago, beaten 1.75 lengths. Might struggle again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 26/10/2026 | 26 | Rating 65 Benchmark* | $32,520.00 | TE R | 1300m | Good 4 | Courtney Barnes | 56kg | 1:17.44 | - | 4 |
| 1.79L | $46.00 |
| 9/11 | 30/09/2026 | 18 | Rating 72 Benchmark | $15,041.00 | CSYN | 1300m | Synthetic | Courtney Barnes | 54kg | 1:17.04 | - | 11 |
| 3.37L | $22.40 |
| 7/7 | 12/09/2026 | 15 | 3YO SW | $90,164.00 | HAST | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Jonathan Riddell | 57kg | 1:13.88 | - | 8 |
| 6.79L | $22.50 |
| 4/6 | 28/08/2026 | 132 | Rating 72 Benchmark | $15,417.00 | CSYN | 970m | Synthetic | Courtney Barnes | 54kg | 0:54.81 | - | 3 |
| 2.94L | $13.00 |
| 3/4 | 18/08/2026 | - | OPN HCP | $0.00 | CSYN | 950m | Synthetic | Courtney Barnes | 0:57.04 | - | 5 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 18/04/2026 | 63 | 2YO SW+P | $29,167.00 | WGUI | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Jonathan Riddell | 57kg | 1:14.33 | - | 3 |
| 23.70L | $3.00 |
| 3/4 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | 2YO C&G SW | $126,050.00 | MATA | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Matt Cartwright | 57kg | 1:16.21 | - | 1 |
| 6.20L | $5.90 |
| 1/5 | 24/01/2026 | - | MDN 2YO | $21,552.00 | NPLY | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Jonathan Riddell | 57.5kg | 1:16.71 | - | 1 |
| 2.73L | $3.10 |
| 4/6 | 18/11/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Good 3 | Joe Doyle | 0:51.92 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 30/10/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 6 | Joe Doyle | 00:55.09 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Rohan Mudhoo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was beaten just 0.4 lengths when second at his latest appearance at Ascot Park over 1200m. Will take plenty of beating.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 22/10/2026 | 18 | MDN 3YO | $15,041.00 | ICGL | 1200m | Soft 5 | Brett Murray | 57.5kg | 1:14.80 | - | 2 |
| 0.36L | $2.20 |
| 2/11 | 04/10/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $20,325.00 | TIMU | 1200m | Soft 5 | Brett Murray | 57.5kg | 1:11.10 | - | 6 |
| 1.91L | $42.90 |

Jockey: Triston Moodley
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished second on debut last start over 1200m at Phar Lap Racecourse in an encouraging performance. Should come on following that hit-out and likely to be highly competitive again.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 04/10/2026 | - | MDN | $20,325.00 | TIMU | 1200m | Soft 5 | Triston Moodley | 56kg | 1:11.33 | - | 9 |
| 0.91L | $20.40 |
| 4/6 | 15/09/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ASHB | 1000m | Soft 6 | Triston Moodley | 1:02.86 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 04/05/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | RICC | 800m | Soft 5 | Kendra Bakker | 0:46.73 | - | 4 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Masa Hashizume
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Disappointed when ninth last start over 1400m at Ashburton after scoring at this track the run before. Should get the perfect run from barrier 3. Goes well here and is sure to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 10/10/2026 | 14 | 3YO SW | $81,301.00 | ASHB | 1400m | Soft 5 | Kendra Bakker | 55kg | 1:24.10 | - | 12 |
| 9.42L | $15.50 |
| 1/9 | 26/09/2026 | - | 3YO SW+P | $32,787.00 | RICC | 1200m | Soft 5 | Kendra Bakker | 53.5kg | 1:09.62 | - | 7 |
| 0.53L | $21.40 |
| 2/6 | 15/09/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ASHB | 1000m | Soft 6 | Kendra Bakker | 1:01.39 | - | 4 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 25/08/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ASHB | 800m | Good 4 | Kendra Bakker | 0:47.16 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 17/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ASHB | 800m | Good 3 | Kendra Bakker | 0:47.40 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 23/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | RICC | 800m | Soft 5 | Kendra Bakker | 0:47.02 | - | 6 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jack Taplin
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
On the back of a win at Phar Lap Racecourse lined up in a Group 3 last time when a 4 length fifth at Ashburton over 1400m. Capable of sharp improvement.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 10/10/2026 | 17 | 3YO SW | $81,301.00 | ASHB | 1400m | Soft 5 | Tom Wigram | 55kg | 1:24.10 | - | 2 |
| 3.81L | $12.20 |
| 1/10 | 23/09/2026 | 66 | MDN | $15,164.00 | TIMU | 1200m | Soft 6 | Jack Taplin | 54kg | 1:12.71 | - | 7 |
| 4.40L | $6.10 |
| 3/14 | 19/07/2026 | 141 | 2YO SW+P | $25,000.00 | OAMA | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Jack Taplin | 54kg | 1:17.71 | - | 3 |
| 2.26L | $10.20 |
| 5/7 | 28/02/2026 | 154 | 2YO SW+P | $33,613.00 | WTUI | 1100m | Soft 6 | Corey Campbell | 55.5kg | 1:06.28 | - | 6 |
| 4.83L | $12.80 |
| 4/5 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN 2YO | $22,523.00 | RICC | 800m | Good 4 | Donovan Cooper | 53.5kg | 0:46.16 | - | 5 |
| 3.80L | $11.80 |

Jockey: Yogesh Atchamah
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved sharply on the debut effort two starts ago to win last time out over 1200m at Ascot Park. Worth following up.
Last Starts 19 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 | 22/10/2026 | 18 | MDN 3YO | $15,041.00 | ICGL | 1200m | Soft 5 | Yogesh Atchamah | 55.5kg | 1:14.80 | - | 7 |
| 0.36L | $22.10 |
| 9/11 | 04/10/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $20,325.00 | TIMU | 1200m | Soft 5 | Matthew Cameron | 55.5kg | 1:11.10 | - | 3 |
| 11.37L | $26.30 |

Jockey: Tom Wigram
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Drew out and pushed forward early but weakened out of it late when sixth over 1400m in the G3 War Decree (Canterbury) Stakes at this track last time. Draws out again. Others preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 24/10/2026 | 14 | 3YO SW | $81,301.00 | RICC | 1400m | Good 3 | Jasmine Fawcett | 55kg | 1:22.52 | - | 8 |
| 4.73L | $66.70 |
| 8/13 | 10/10/2026 | 14 | 3YO SW | $81,301.00 | ASHB | 1400m | Soft 5 | Jasmine Fawcett | 55kg | 1:24.10 | - | 8 |
| 6.78L | $47.00 |
| 5/15 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | MDN | $20,492.00 | RICC | 1400m | Soft 5 | Kendra Bakker | 53.5kg | 1:23.93 | - | 12 |
| 1.80L | $31.40 |
| 9/14 | 12/09/2026 | 17 | 3YOF SW | $65,574.00 | RICC | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Kendra Bakker | 56.5kg | 1:11.24 | - | 8 |
| 7.88L | $153.60 |
| 2/7 | 26/08/2026 | 25 | MDN | $15,417.00 | RSYN | 1400m | Synthetic | Kendra Bakker | 54kg | 1:24.47 | - | 2 |
| 0.42L | $55.50 |
| 6/9 | 01/08/2026 | - | 3YO SW+P | $25,000.00 | RICC | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Hayley Hassman | 54kg | 1:14.79 | - | 2 |
| 10.04L | $39.00 |
| 4/6 | 02/07/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ASHB | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Tom Wigram | 1:02.50 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 23/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | RICC | 1000m | Soft 5 | Akshay Balloo | 0:59.99 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 12/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ASHB | 800m | Good 4 | Amber Riddell | 0:45.87 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Matthew Cameron
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has opened her career in good style with two minor placings from three starts. Finished fifth at her most recent appearance over 1200m at Riverton. Must be included.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 01/11/2026 | 10 | MDN | $0.00 | RIVN | 1200m | Soft 7 | Kendra Bakker | 53.5kg | 1:14.78 | - | 7 |
| 3.79L | $2.80 |
| 3/9 | 22/10/2026 | 201 | MDN 3YO | $15,041.00 | ICGL | 1200m | Soft 5 | Corey Campbell | 55.5kg | 1:14.80 | - | 1 |
| 2.66L | $3.80 |
| 3/9 | 04/04/2026 | - | 2YO SW+P | $33,333.00 | RIVN | 1100m | Soft 6 | Jack Taplin | 54kg | 1:08.02 | - | 3 |
| 1.15L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Lily Sutherland
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Hasn't raced since finishing seventh over 1200m at Oamaru four months ago. Can play a major role.
Last Starts 114 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 | 19/07/2026 | 29 | 2YO SW+P | $25,000.00 | OAMA | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Amber Riddell | 54kg | 1:17.71 | - | 7 |
| 5.36L | $10.60 |
| 3/9 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | 2YO SW+P | $29,167.00 | RICC | 1000m | Soft 5 | Kavish Chowdhoory | 55kg | 0:56.31 | - | 1 |
| 4.37L | $17.10 |
| 3/5 | 31/05/2026 | 200 | 2YO SW+P | $29,167.00 | WTUI | 820m | Heavy 10 | Ohara Najib | 55kg | 0:47.45 | - | 3 |
| 4.81L | $4.70 |
| 1/6 | 17/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ASHB | 800m | Good 3 | Ohara Najib | 0:47.40 | - | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 23/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | RICC | 1000m | Soft 5 | Terry Moseley | 0:59.99 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 12/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ASHB | 800m | Good 4 | Triston Moodley | 0:45.87 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 12/11/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $57,018.00 | RICC | 1000m | Good 4 | Donovan Cooper | 53kg | 0:58.24 | - | 3 |
| 22.90L | $24.80 |
| 3/3 | 14/10/2025 | - | MDN 2&3YO | $0.00 | TIMU | 800m | Good 4 | Donovan Cooper | 0:48.71 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jasmine Fawcett
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Made steady improvement last time out at her second career start to finish third over 1300m at Ashburton. Progressive type with more to offer.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 18/10/2026 | 25 | 3YO SW+P | $15,041.00 | ASHB | 1300m | Heavy 8 | Bridget Grylls | 54kg | 1:18.96 | - | 4 |
| 1.34L | $49.30 |
| 7/9 | 23/09/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $15,164.00 | TIMU | 1200m | Soft 6 | Matthew Cameron | 55.5kg | 1:12.33 | - | 3 |
| 6.06L | $9.30 |
| 2/5 | 25/08/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ASHB | 1000m | Good 4 | Kylie Williams | 1:03.15 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 11/08/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TIMU | 800m | Soft 6 | Sima Mxothwa | 0:47.49 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 04/05/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | RICC | 800m | Soft 5 | Sima Mxothwa | 0:46.73 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 17/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ASHB | 800m | Good 3 | Sima Mxothwa | 0:47.40 | - | 1 |
| 1L | $0.00 |