Riccarton Race 7 - WAR DECREE STAKES
SWORD OF STARS (9) Finished with purpose when winning last time at Phar Lap Raceway and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Expecting to settle positively. Racing against tougher rivals. Will be around the mark at odds. SHEZA PROFESSIONAL (8) Ran home strongly to win last start around here but challenged by more formidable competitors. Should be going forward early. Has not missed the placings this preparation in 2 attempts. Serious player. OMEGA SPRINT (3) Bold effort when winning last time at Ashburton and drawn nicely. Taking on stronger competition. Genuine winning chance. ZAFAR (1) Faded away to finish 10th last time at Ashburton. Prefers the sting out of the ground with 1 win from 2 runs. Will be competitive.

Jockey: Triston Moodley
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $9.50 and gave away some ground when 10th last time at Ashburton. Will relish the track conditions. Strong prospects in this race.
Last Starts 14 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 | 10/10/2026 | 14 | 3YO SW | $100,000.00 | ASHB | 1400m | Soft 5 | Jim Chung | 57kg | 1:24.10 | - | 9 |
| 10.05L | $11.20 |
| 2/9 | 26/09/2026 | 28 | 3YO SW+P | $40,000.00 | RICC | 1200m | Soft 5 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | 58kg | 1:09.62 | - | 4 |
| 0.53L | $1.80 |
| 4/10 | 29/08/2026 | 119 | 3YO SW+P | $40,000.00 | RICC | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Michael McNab | 58kg | 0:57.79 | - | 5 |
| 4.28L | $2.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/08/2026 | - | OPN HCP | $0.00 | TIMU | 800m | Soft 6 | Triston Moodley | 0:47.91 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 02/05/2026 | - | 2YO SW | $80,000.00 | RICC | 1200m | Good 4 | Opie Bosson | 57kg | 1:09.72 | - | 4 |
| 0.92L | $1.80 |
| 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: Hayley Hassman
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished hard to win last time at Ashburton and has a positive gate. Facing a stronger class. Commands respect.
Last Starts 6 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 | 18/10/2026 | 22 | 3YO SW+P | $18,500.00 | ASHB | 1300m | Heavy 8 | Hayley Hassman | 55kg | 1:18.96 | - | 7 |
| 0.65L | $3.80 |
| 4/9 | 26/09/2026 | - | 3YO SW+P | $40,000.00 | RICC | 1200m | Soft 5 | Triston Moodley | 56kg | 1:09.62 | - | 1 |
| 2.14L | $8.40 |
| 1/5 | 15/09/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ASHB | 1000m | Soft 6 | Triston Moodley | 1:04.00 | - | 5 |
| 0.05L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 25/08/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ASHB | 800m | Good 4 | Triston Moodley | 0:47.12 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ashlee Strawbridge
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $51.00 and finished 6th last run at Ashburton. Gets back and needs luck. Cannot be tipped.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 10/10/2026 | 189 | 3YO SW | $100,000.00 | ASHB | 1400m | Soft 5 | Corey Campbell | 57kg | 1:24.10 | - | 3 |
| 3.83L | $45.40 |
| 5/9 | 04/04/2026 | - | 2YO SW+P | $40,000.00 | RIVN | 1100m | Soft 6 | Lee Callaway | 57kg | 1:08.02 | - | 8 |
| 8.02L | $17.90 |

Jockey: Courtney Barnes
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Shot clear to win by 3 3/4L last time at Hastings and can save some energy from the gate. Will be positive in the run early. Up against tougher competition. Watch the betting.
Last Starts 14 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 | 10/10/2026 | 21 | 3YO SW+P | $65,000.00 | HAST | 1400m | Soft 7 | Courtney Barnes | 56kg | 1:26.69 | - | 2 |
| 3.76L | $22.20 |
| 5/8 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | 3YO SW+P | $55,000.00 | ELLS | 1400m | Soft 5 | Courtney Barnes | 56kg | 1:25.91 | - | 4 |
| 3.13L | $17.80 |
| 8/10 | 29/08/2026 | 119 | 3YO SW | $80,000.00 | WGUI | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Courtney Barnes | 55kg | 1:15.13 | - | 2 |
| 3.93L | $7.20 |
| 3/7 | 11/08/2026 | - | OPN HCP | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Courtney Barnes | 1:06.99 | - | 7 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | 2YO SW | $80,000.00 | TE R | 1400m | Good 4 | Courtney Barnes | 55kg | 1:24.37 | - | 2 |
| 2.20L | $6.60 |
| 3/10 | 18/04/2026 | 29 | 2YO SW | $100,000.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Courtney Barnes | 55kg | 1:12.07 | - | 9 |
| 2.22L | $5.90 |
| 1/9 | 20/03/2026 | 26 | 2YO SW+P | $55,000.00 | PUKE | 1200m | Good 4 | Courtney Barnes | 55kg | 1:10.14 | - | 1 |
| 0.41L | $4.70 |
| 1/5 | 22/02/2026 | - | 2YO SW+P | $18,500.00 | WGUI | 1200m | Soft 5 | Courtney Barnes | 54kg | 1:12.06 | - | 5 |
| 0.10L | $3.80 |
| 1/7 | 10/02/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Courtney Barnes | 00:46.78 | - | 1 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 20/01/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Heavy 10 | Courtney Barnes | 0:45.76 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Rohan Mudhoo
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Charged home to win last run at this venue but facing stiffer opposition. Always seems to find the line well. Watch for a sign in the market.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | Rating 65 Benchmark* | $0.00 | RICC | 1400m | Good 4 | Rohan Mudhoo | 54kg | 1:23.26 | - | 1 |
| 0.94L | $14.10 |
| 6/14 | 12/09/2026 | 14 | 3YOF SW | $80,000.00 | RICC | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Krishna Mudhoo | 56.5kg | 1:11.24 | - | 12 |
| 7.40L | $47.30 |
| 9/10 | 29/08/2026 | 119 | 3YO SW+P | $40,000.00 | RICC | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Warren Kennedy | 55kg | 0:57.79 | - | 7 |
| 7.23L | $10.30 |
| 3/9 | 02/05/2026 | 21 | 2YO SW | $80,000.00 | RICC | 1200m | Good 4 | Tina Comignaghi | 55kg | 1:09.72 | - | 5 |
| 1.04L | $8.10 |
| 3/8 | 11/04/2026 | 42 | 2YO SW | $80,000.00 | 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 | $40,000.00 | 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 | $65,000.00 | 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: Bruno Queiroz
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $15.00 and made ground when closing off to finish 5th last start at Hastings but competing at a higher class. Should jump out and bowl along. Can show up in this at odds.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | 3YO SW | $175,000.00 | HAST | 1400m | Soft 5 | Wiremu Pinn | 55kg | 1:23.29 | - | 5 |
| 1.39L | $16.20 |
| 2/14 | 12/09/2026 | 14 | 3YOF SW | $80,000.00 | RICC | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 56.5kg | 1:11.24 | - | 10 |
| 0.12L | $22.70 |
| 5/10 | 29/08/2026 | 13 | 3YO SW | $80,000.00 | WGUI | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Kelly Myers | 55kg | 1:15.13 | - | 6 |
| 2.23L | $17.20 |
| 1/6 | 16/08/2026 | 37 | MDN 3YO | $17,000.00 | WDVL | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Kelly Myers | 55.5kg | 1:18.44 | - | 6 |
| 0.97L | $3.30 |
| 6/8 | 10/07/2026 | 30 | 2YO SW | $80,000.00 | OTAK | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Kelly Myers | 55kg | 1:21.22 | - | 3 |
| 5.63L | $18.60 |
| 2/8 | 10/06/2026 | 124 | 2YO SW+P | $35,000.00 | TREN | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Floor Moerman | 53kg | 0:59.74 | - | 2 |
| 3.30L | $12.70 |
| 3/6 | 12/05/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Soft 6 | Amber Riddell | 0:52.87 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 06/02/2026 | - | 2YO SW+P | $18,500.00 | TAUH | 1000m | Soft 6 | Amber Riddell | 54kg | 0:57.08 | - | 6 |
| 8.10L | $15.30 |

Jockey: Leah Hemi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished well when winning last start at this track but matched against a stronger field. Likely to be well placed early. Win will not surprise.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 26/09/2026 | 20 | MDN | $25,000.00 | RICC | 1400m | Soft 5 | Leah Hemi | 54kg | 1:23.93 | - | 7 |
| 1.18L | $7.40 |
| 3/7 | 06/09/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $18,500.00 | TIMU | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Jack Taplin | 54kg | 1:18.07 | - | 3 |
| 0.95L | $2.60 |
| 1/5 | 25/08/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ASHB | 1200m | Good 4 | Triston Moodley | 1:15.80 | - | 5 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 11/08/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TIMU | 1000m | Soft 6 | Brett Murray | 1:01.16 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 16/06/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | RICC | 800m | Soft 7 | Brett Murray | 00:47.16 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 20/05/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ASHB | 800m | Soft 5 | Leah Hemi | 0:48.33 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Wiremu Pinn
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Rounded them up to win last time at Phar Lap Raceway and showing consistent performance in races. Should muster plenty of early speed. On an upward trajectory in recent races. Expect a forward showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 04/10/2026 | 22 | MDN 3YO | $25,000.00 | TIMU | 1200m | Soft 5 | Michael McNab | 55.5kg | 1:11.10 | - | 7 |
| 1.91L | $1.40 |
| 3/14 | 12/09/2026 | 254 | 3YOF SW | $80,000.00 | RICC | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Masa Hashizume | 56.5kg | 1:11.24 | - | 14 |
| 0.31L | $11.10 |
| 2/7 | 25/08/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 8 | Craig Grylls | 0:54.41 | - | 4 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 04/08/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TE R | 900m | Heavy 10 | Craig Grylls | 0:59.10 | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 01/01/2026 | 19 | 2YO SW | $225,000.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 6 | Craig Grylls | 55kg | 1:12.66 | - | 1 |
| 9.40L | $6.60 |
| 2/4 | 13/12/2025 | 49 | 2YO SW+P | $65,000.00 | TE R | 1100m | Good 4 | Craig Grylls | 55kg | 1:05.62 | - | 2 |
| 0.50L | $2.50 |
| 2/5 | 25/10/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $45,000.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 55kg | 1:05.75 | - | 3 |
| 3.50L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 26/08/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 600m | Soft 5 | Opie Bosson | 00:36.13 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jasmine Fawcett
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At $71.00 finished 8th last run at Ashburton. Likely to get back in the run. Very unlikely to cause an upset.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 10/10/2026 | 14 | 3YO SW | $100,000.00 | ASHB | 1400m | Soft 5 | Jasmine Fawcett | 55kg | 1:24.10 | - | 8 |
| 6.78L | $47.00 |
| 5/15 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | MDN | $25,000.00 | RICC | 1400m | Soft 5 | Kendra Bakker | 53.5kg | 1:23.93 | - | 12 |
| 1.80L | $31.40 |
| 9/14 | 12/09/2026 | 17 | 3YOF SW | $80,000.00 | RICC | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Kendra Bakker | 56.5kg | 1:11.24 | - | 8 |
| 7.88L | $153.60 |
| 2/7 | 26/08/2026 | 25 | MDN | $18,500.00 | RSYN | 1400m | Synthetic | Kendra Bakker | 54kg | 1:24.47 | - | 2 |
| 0.42L | $55.50 |
| 6/9 | 01/08/2026 | - | 3YO SW+P | $35,000.00 | 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: Bridget Grylls
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $67.00 and ran 7th last start at Ashburton. Has the speed to overcome the wide barrier. Appears tested.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 10/10/2026 | 14 | 3YO SW | $100,000.00 | ASHB | 1400m | Soft 5 | Bridget Grylls | 55kg | 1:24.10 | - | 6 |
| 4.56L | $43.10 |
| 5/9 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | 3YO SW+P | $40,000.00 | RICC | 1200m | Soft 5 | Bridget Grylls | 54kg | 1:09.62 | - | 2 |
| 2.82L | $39.90 |
| 14/14 | 12/09/2026 | 14 | 3YOF SW | $80,000.00 | RICC | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Amber Riddell | 56.5kg | 1:11.24 | - | 1 |
| 20.35L | $59.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/08/2026 | 336 | 3YO SW+P | $40,000.00 | RICC | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Kylie Williams | 54kg | 0:57.79 | - | 9 |
| 6.03L | $11.70 |
| 1/8 | 11/08/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TIMU | 800m | Soft 6 | Kylie Williams | 0:47.49 | - | 5 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 12/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ASHB | 800m | Good 4 | Tina Comignaghi | 0:45.87 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN 2YO | $25,000.00 | RICC | 800m | Good 4 | Tina Comignaghi | 55.5kg | 0:46.16 | - | 3 |
| 2.00L | $4.10 |
| 2/8 | 13/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | RICC | 800m | Soft 5 | Tina Comignaghi | 0:47.74 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |