Riccarton Park Synthetic Race 1 - SOUTH PROJECTS MAIDEN 1400
VILLASANTI (1) was brave in defeat when finishing runner-up by a head here 15 days ago after setting the pace. He will be peaking third up, and from a handy gate, he can take them all the way this time. PURE ARTIST (2) ran on nicely for fourth when finishing half a length from the winner at Ashburton on a very heavy track there 3 weeks ago. He was runner-up on debut here near the end of May, and will be among the hardest to beat in this. MY GIRL CANDY (6) ran the race of an improver when finishing fifth, second up from a spell here just over a fortnight ago. The extra furlong for her peak run is ideal, and she would not be a shock winner here. SIR SIGARO (4) failed to finish his run off here last time out but did not have all the luck that day. He is better than that, and in this sort of field, he can figure in the finish.

Jockey: Brett Murray
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 11 at this track on June 11 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Respectabelle carrying 58.5kg at $2.50. Second-up gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 13 at this track on July 9 over 1400m, neck behind Montero with 58.5kg at $3.70. Big chance.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/13 | 09/07/2025 | 28 | MDN | $20,370.00 | RSYN | 1400m | Synthetic | Brett Murray | 58.5kg | 1:23.96 | - | 7 |
| .30L | $3.70 |
2/11 | 11/06/2025 | 220 | MDN 2YO&UP | $15,741.00 | RSYN | 1200m | Synthetic | Billy Jacobson | 58.5kg | 1:10.30 | - | 2 |
| 1.30L | $2.50 |
2/6 | 20/05/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ASHB | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Brett Murray | 1:03.22 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
2/13 | 03/11/2024 | - | MDN 3YO | $16,818.00 | ASHB | 1200m | Good 4 | Kylie Williams | 57.5kg | 1:11.85 | - | 2 |
| .10L | $5.40 |
1/6 | 17/09/2024 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ASHB | 1000m | Soft 7 | Donovan Cooper | 1:02.43 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ashvin Goindasamy
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 11 at Ashburton on July 3 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 0.6 len behind Latenight Galaxy with 58.5kg at $6.40. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on June 11 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Wanderin Spelle carrying 58.5kg at $2. Shapes as one of the top chances.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/11 | 03/07/2025 | 22 | MDN | $18,519.00 | ASHB | 1400m | Heavy 10 | Ashvin Goindasamy | 58.5kg | 1:31.50 | - | 7 |
| .60L | $6.40 |
4/12 | 11/06/2025 | 13 | MDN | $15,741.00 | RSYN | 1400m | Synthetic | Ashvin Goindasamy | 58.5kg | 1:22.84 | - | 9 |
| 4.30L | $2.00 |
2/14 | 29/05/2025 | - | MDN | $15,741.00 | RSYN | 1400m | Synthetic | Brett Murray | 58.5kg | 1:23.52 | - | 9 |
| .40L | $8.40 |
1/6 | 06/05/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | RSYN | 1000m | Synthetic | Brett Murray | 0:58.92 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Krishna Mudhoo
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after 11 weeks in the paddock. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Riverton May 9 over 1600m, in the wet; 26 len behind Orepuki Gem with 54.5kg at $60.40. First up last campaign ninth of 14 at this track May 1 over 1400m, 10 len behind Porcia Catonis with 58.5kg at $97.50. Must be included.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/12 | 09/05/2025 | 8 | MDN | $15,741.00 | RIVN | 1600m | Heavy 10 | Floor Moerman | 54.5kg | 1:49.94 | - | 1 |
| 26.60L | $60.40 |
9/14 | 01/05/2025 | 85 | MDN | $15,741.00 | RSYN | 1400m | Synthetic | Kate Hercock | 58.5kg | 1:26.77 | - | 9 |
| 10.20L | $98.00 |
9/12 | 05/02/2025 | 454 | MDN | $22,727.00 | RICC | 1200m | Good 4 | Corey Campbell | 58.5kg | 1:09.56 | - | 5 |
| 12.40L | $59.20 |
6/8 | 16/01/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ASHB | 1000m | Good 4 | Floor Moerman | 0:58.50 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
10/11 | 09/11/2023 | 24 | MDN 3YO | $16,972.00 | ASHB | 1200m | Soft 7 | BB Hong | 57.5kg | 1:13.78 | - | 5 |
| 11.80L | $77.90 |
13/13 | 16/10/2023 | - | MDN | $23,364.00 | ASHB | 1200m | Good 4 | BB Hong | 56kg | 1:10.33 | - | 2 |
| 30.80L | $47.10 |
3/6 | 15/08/2023 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ASHB | 800m | Soft 7 | BB Hong | 0:47.19 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Donovan Cooper
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 11 at this track on June 26 over 1200m, 5 len behind Phazed carrying 58.5kg at $23.70. Second run from a spell 10th of 13 at this track on July 9 over 1400m, 7 len behind Montero carrying 58.5kg at $14.40. Rates highly and can break through if at his best.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/13 | 09/07/2025 | 13 | MDN | $20,370.00 | RSYN | 1400m | Synthetic | Kin Kwo | 58.5kg | 1:23.96 | - | 4 |
| 7.00L | $14.40 |
6/11 | 26/06/2025 | 127 | MDN | $15,741.00 | RSYN | 1200m | Synthetic | Kin Kwo | 58.5kg | 1:10.46 | - | 7 |
| 5.10L | $23.70 |
9/13 | 19/02/2025 | 14 | MDN | $22,727.00 | RICC | 1600m | Soft 7 | Samantha Wynne | 58kg | 1:39.42 | - | 5 |
| 7.40L | $21.50 |
7/14 | 05/02/2025 | 11 | MDN | $22,727.00 | RICC | 1400m | Good 4 | Samantha Wynne | 58kg | 1:23.33 | - | 8 |
| 2.70L | $14.70 |
3/12 | 25/01/2025 | 10 | MDN | $22,727.00 | RICC | 1400m | Soft 5 | Samantha Wynne | 57kg | 1:24.27 | - | 6 |
| .50L | $11.00 |
5/12 | 15/01/2025 | 18 | MDN | $22,727.00 | RICC | 1200m | Good 4 | Samantha Wynne | 57kg | 1:10.56 | - | 5 |
| 2.40L | $21.60 |
7/11 | 28/12/2024 | 37 | MDN 2YO&UP | $16,818.00 | TIMU | 1200m | Soft 5 | Donovan Cooper | 55kg | 1:11.52 | - | 10 |
| 6.10L | $4.70 |
9/14 | 21/11/2024 | 89 | MDN | $16,818.00 | TIMU | 1200m | Soft 5 | Samantha Wynne | 57kg | 1:12.32 | - | 6 |
| 5.90L | $10.00 |
1/6 | 07/11/2024 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ASHB | 1000m | Good 4 | Diego Montes de Oca | 00:60.29 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
2/7 | 24/08/2024 | 21 | 3YO SW+P | $36,364.00 | RSYN | 1200m | Synthetic | Kin Kwo | 57kg | 1:11.26 | - | 3 |
| 4.50L | $33.70 |
7/8 | 03/08/2024 | - | 3YO SW+P | $31,818.00 | RICC | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Kin Kwo | 57kg | 1:16.27 | - | 7 |
| 15.30L | $13.30 |
8/8 | 16/07/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | RSYN | 1000m | Synthetic | Kin Kwo | 0:59.30 | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
6/6 | 16/04/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ASHB | 800m | Soft 7 | Kin Kwo | 0:46.22 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Bridget Grylls
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 11 at this track on June 26 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Phazed carrying 56.5kg at $17.50. Last start 5th of 11 at this track on July 9 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Cape Horn with 56.5kg at $9.60. Certainly worth another chance.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/11 | 09/07/2025 | 13 | MDN | $20,370.00 | RSYN | 1200m | Synthetic | Billy Jacobson | 56.5kg | 1:11.22 | - | 7 |
| 2.80L | $9.60 |
7/11 | 26/06/2025 | 251 | MDN | $15,741.00 | RSYN | 1200m | Synthetic | Billy Jacobson | 56.5kg | 1:10.46 | - | 8 |
| 5.60L | $17.50 |
8/14 | 18/10/2024 | 26 | MDN | $16,972.00 | WTUI | 1200m | Soft 7 | Tina Comignaghi | 56.5kg | 1:14.66 | - | 3 |
| 4.60L | $5.80 |
8/11 | 22/09/2024 | 14 | MDN | $16,972.00 | OAMA | 1400m | Soft 5 | Samantha Wynne | 56.5kg | 1:24.91 | - | 2 |
| 8.80L | $4.90 |
3/11 | 08/09/2024 | 44 | MDN F&M | $16,972.00 | WTUI | 1200m | Soft 7 | Tina Comignaghi | 57.5kg | 1:14.70 | - | 9 |
| 1.60L | $4.80 |
2/8 | 26/07/2024 | 14 | MDN 2YO&UP | $15,596.00 | RSYN | 1400m | Synthetic | Leah Hemi | 56.5kg | 1:24.23 | - | 5 |
| .80L | $7.00 |
2/13 | 12/07/2024 | 152 | MDN | $20,183.00 | RSYN | 1200m | Synthetic | Leah Hemi | 56.5kg | 1:11.57 | - | 1 |
| .50L | $31.10 |
7/8 | 11/02/2024 | 18 | MDN | $23,148.00 | TAUR | 1200m | Soft 5 | Bridget Grylls | 56.5kg | 1:11.83 | - | 1 |
| 6.90L | $20.00 |
10/11 | 24/01/2024 | 21 | MDN | $23,148.00 | MATA | 1200m | Good 4 | Bridget Grylls | 56.5kg | 1:11.96 | - | 6 |
| 6.90L | $40.20 |
5/13 | 03/01/2024 | - | MDN F&M | $17,130.00 | TE A | 1100m | Good 4 | Bridget Grylls | 57.5kg | 1:03.67 | - | 10 |
| 6.60L | $18.00 |
2/8 | 05/12/2023 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Good 3 | Lynsey Satherley | 0:51.82 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
0/8 | 15/08/2023 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Vikas Jalalkuncha | 1:08.53 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Leah Hemi
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign ran last of 10 at this track on May 3 over 1200m, 26 len behind Pogacar carrying 53.5kg at $16.30. First up last campaign 5th of 8 at Kurow on December 30 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Sakurajima carrying 55kg at $4.20. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 89 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 03/05/2025 | 112 | MDN | $18,519.00 | RSYN | 1200m | Synthetic | Abdul Najib | 53.5kg | 1:10.92 | - | 6 |
| 26.90L | $16.30 |
10/11 | 11/01/2025 | 12 | MDN 2YO&UP F&M | $22,727.00 | KUMA | 1150m | Soft 6 | Samantha Wynne | 56kg | 1:08.99 | - | 8 |
| 8.40L | $9.80 |
5/8 | 30/12/2024 | - | MDN 2YO&UP | $16,818.00 | KURO | 1200m | Soft 6 | Samantha Wynne | 55kg | 1:14.08 | - | 4 |
| 3.50L | $4.20 |
2/5 | 27/11/2024 | - | MDN 2YO&UP | $0.00 | ASHB | 800m | Good 4 | Samantha Wynne | 0:46.85 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
4/6 | 09/06/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TIMU | 800m | Soft 5 | Denby-Rose Tait | 0:46.73 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Terry Moseley
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1400m, in the wet; 16 len behind Speed Dial with 56.5kg at $88.70. The start before that 7th of 11 at this track on July 9 over 1200m, 4 len behind Cape Horn carrying 56.5kg at $27.40. Can't have off that run.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13/14 | 20/07/2025 | 11 | MDN | $18,519.00 | OAMA | 1400m | Heavy 10 | Terry Moseley | 56.5kg | 1:30.74 | - | 10 |
| 16.70L | $88.70 |
7/11 | 09/07/2025 | 35 | MDN | $20,370.00 | RSYN | 1200m | Synthetic | Terry Moseley | 56.5kg | 1:11.22 | - | 8 |
| 4.00L | $27.40 |
8/9 | 04/06/2025 | 14 | MDN | $15,741.00 | CSYN | 1300m | Synthetic | Hayley Hassman | 53.5kg | 1:19.01 | - | 8 |
| 5.60L | $5.90 |
5/8 | 21/05/2025 | 59 | MDN 2YO&UP | $15,741.00 | CSYN | 970m | Synthetic | Tayla Mitchell | 55.5kg | 0:55.53 | - | 8 |
| 5.50L | $28.90 |
12/13 | 23/03/2025 | 11 | MDN F&M | $16,818.00 | MATA | 1400m | Good 4 | Tayla Mitchell | 56.5kg | 1:23.36 | - | 5 |
| 12.70L | $56.90 |
8/9 | 12/03/2025 | 28 | MDN F&M | $20,000.00 | MATA | 1400m | Soft 5 | Tayla Mitchell | 56.5kg | 1:22.88 | - | 6 |
| 11.60L | $37.00 |
9/11 | 12/02/2025 | 214 | MDN | $22,727.00 | TE A | 1150m | Good 4 | Marc Lerner | 56.5kg | 1:07.85 | - | 10 |
| 5.40L | $13.50 |
4/6 | 14/01/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | MATA | 800m | Good 3 | Marc Lerner | 00:48.44 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
8/10 | 13/07/2024 | 14 | 3YO SW+P | $55,046.00 | RUAK | 1600m | Good 4 | Tayla Mitchell | 53kg | 1:37.68 | - | 8 |
| 9.80L | $22.70 |
7/14 | 29/06/2024 | 17 | MDN | $18,519.00 | RUAK | 1600m | Good 4 | Tayla Mitchell | 55.5kg | 1:36.96 | - | 12 |
| 3.00L | $43.00 |
8/12 | 12/06/2024 | 14 | MDN 3YO | $14,000.00 | CSYN | 1300m | Synthetic | Tayla Mitchell | 54.5kg | 1:16.99 | - | 12 |
| 6.00L | $18.40 |
3/8 | 29/05/2024 | 14 | MDN F&M | $15,455.00 | CSYN | 1300m | Synthetic | Tayla Mitchell | 56.5kg | 1:17.84 | - | 4 |
| 2.00L | $10.40 |
2/9 | 15/05/2024 | 126 | MDN | $0.00 | CSYN | 970m | Synthetic | Tayla Mitchell | 55.5kg | 0:56.08 | - | 2 |
| 2.50L | $38.00 |
4/8 | 30/04/2024 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 7 | Tayla Mitchell | 0:50.95 | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
7/10 | 10/01/2024 | 18 | MDN | $0.00 | MATA | 1400m | Good 4 | Jasmine Fawcett | 55kg | 1:25.29 | - | 2 |
| 4.90L | $28.80 |
7/10 | 23/12/2023 | 13 | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TE R | 1200m | Good 4 | Jasmine Fawcett | 55.5kg | 1:11.02 | - | 5 |
| 6.80L | $25.10 |
6/9 | 10/12/2023 | 31 | MDN | $0.00 | ROTO | 1230m | Soft 6 | Vinnie Colgan | 55.5kg | 1:15.41 | - | 7 |
| 7.90L | $34.50 |
8/12 | 09/11/2023 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 1200m | Soft 6 | Jasmine Fawcett | 55.5kg | 1:12.92 | - | 5 |
| 9.70L | $36.10 |
0/8 | 02/11/2023 | - | MDN | $0.00 | CSYN | 950m | Synthetic | Eilish Bragg | 0:55.76 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
0/9 | 10/10/2023 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | MATA | 1000m | Soft 7 | Vinnie Colgan | 1:02.25 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
2/7 | 26/09/2023 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | CSYN | 800m | Synthetic | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:45.60 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
4/7 | 26/05/2023 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 10 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:53.90 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
2/6 | 24/04/2023 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 7 | Tayla Mitchell | 0:52.97 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Kin Kwo
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at a huge quote at debut, ran last of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on June 10 over 1200m, on heavy track; 24 len behind Dancing Time with 56.5kg at $101.60. Won't find this any easier so she must improve sharply.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14/14 | 10/06/2025 | - | MDN 2YO&UP | $15,741.00 | TIMU | 1200m | Heavy 10 | BB Hong | 56.5kg | 1:15.69 | - | 14 |
| 24.20L | $101.60 |
4/5 | 20/05/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ASHB | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Terry Moseley | 1:05.00 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |