Riccarton Race 7 - CHRIS JOHNSON THREE-YEAR-OLD SPRINTERS CHALLENGE
SWIFT THINKER (12) Finished 5th last run at Riverton. Giving another chance here and showing consistent performance in races. Competing in a higher grade. Can go on with it. OUTLAW (4) Threw down a serious challenge last start at Ascot Park but competing at a higher class. Likely to be well placed early. Definite claims. DOING TIME (2) Dashed home to win last time at Wingatui and was a debutant last start. Expected to be flashing home. Competing in a more challenging grade. Good prospects. OUT OF THE BLUE (1) Faded to finish 9th last time at Wanganui but stepping down to a lower level. Genuine winning chance.

Jockey: Michael McNab
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $7.50 and gave away some ground when 9th last time at Wanganui but taking on a lower class of opponents. Chance and can measure up.
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 | $80,000.00 | 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 | $50,000.00 | 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 | $100,000.00 | 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 | $150,000.00 | MATA | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Craig Grylls | 57kg | 1:16.21 | - | 3 |
| 5.77L | $5.40 |
| 7/14 | 24/01/2026 | 21 | 2YO SW | $950,000.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Craig Williams | 57kg | 1:12.01 | - | 14 |
| 4.20L | $22.60 |
| 3/7 | 03/01/2026 | 70 | 2YO SW | $100,000.00 | 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 | $40,000.00 | RICC | 800m | Good 4 | Opie Bosson | 57kg | 0:45.87 | - | 5 |
| 1.00L | $1.40 |
| 1/5 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN 2YO | $25,000.00 | 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
Ran on strongly to win last time at Wingatui and having second career run. Will be hitting the line strongly. Up against a higher level of opposition. Definitely worth considering.
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 | $25,000.00 | WTUI | 1200m | Soft 5 | Daniel Bothamley | 57kg | 1:12.91 | - | 8 |
| 0.95L | $6.60 |

Jockey: Bruno Queiroz
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $51.00 and finished 6th last start at Te Rapa but will try to take advantage of the gate. Racing for a new trainer. Has early speed and positions nicely. Prefer a race with softer competition.
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* | $40,000.00 | 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 | $18,500.00 | CSYN | 1300m | Synthetic | Courtney Barnes | 54kg | 1:17.04 | - | 11 |
| 3.37L | $22.40 |
| 7/7 | 12/09/2026 | 15 | 3YO SW | $110,000.00 | HAST | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Jonathan Riddell | 57kg | 1:13.88 | - | 8 |
| 6.79L | $22.50 |
| 4/6 | 28/08/2026 | 132 | Rating 72 Benchmark | $18,500.00 | 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 | $35,000.00 | 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 | $150,000.00 | MATA | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Matt Cartwright | 57kg | 1:16.21 | - | 1 |
| 6.20L | $5.90 |
| 1/5 | 24/01/2026 | - | MDN 2YO | $25,000.00 | 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
Competed in a tight contest last start at Ascot Park but up in grade. Should muster plenty of early speed. Has not missed the money this preparation in 2 attempts. Good chance at a nice price.
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 | $18,500.00 | ICGL | 1200m | Soft 5 | Brett Murray | 57.5kg | 1:14.80 | - | 2 |
| 0.36L | $2.20 |
| 2/11 | 04/10/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $25,000.00 | TIMU | 1200m | Soft 5 | Brett Murray | 57.5kg | 1:11.10 | - | 6 |
| 1.91L | $42.90 |

Jockey: Triston Moodley
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Amongst the placegetters when 2nd beaten by 1L last run at Phar Lap Raceway and was on debut last time. Up against a more competitive field. Can surprise at a nice price.
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 | $25,000.00 | 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
Started at $12.00 and below expectations when 9th last run at Ashburton but drops back to a suitable grade. Should be swooping on the field late. Can't leave out of your calculations.
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 | $100,000.00 | ASHB | 1400m | Soft 5 | Kendra Bakker | 55kg | 1:24.10 | - | 12 |
| 9.42L | $15.50 |
| 1/9 | 26/09/2026 | - | 3YO SW+P | $40,000.00 | 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
At $13.00 improved late to finish 5th last time at Ashburton and lining up against easier rivals. In strong racing shape since returning from a spell. Can take this out.
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 | $100,000.00 | ASHB | 1400m | Soft 5 | Tom Wigram | 55kg | 1:24.10 | - | 2 |
| 3.81L | $12.20 |
| 1/10 | 23/09/2026 | 66 | MDN | $18,500.00 | TIMU | 1200m | Soft 6 | Jack Taplin | 54kg | 1:12.71 | - | 7 |
| 4.40L | $6.10 |
| 3/14 | 19/07/2026 | 141 | 2YO SW+P | $35,000.00 | OAMA | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Jack Taplin | 54kg | 1:17.71 | - | 3 |
| 2.26L | $10.20 |
| 5/7 | 28/02/2026 | 154 | 2YO SW+P | $40,000.00 | WTUI | 1100m | Soft 6 | Corey Campbell | 55.5kg | 1:06.28 | - | 6 |
| 4.83L | $12.80 |
| 4/5 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN 2YO | $25,000.00 | RICC | 800m | Good 4 | Donovan Cooper | 53.5kg | 0:46.16 | - | 5 |
| 3.80L | $11.80 |

Jockey: Yogesh Atchamah
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Stormed home to win last time at Ascot Park but facing formidable competition. Could feature here.
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 | $18,500.00 | ICGL | 1200m | Soft 5 | Yogesh Atchamah | 55.5kg | 1:14.80 | - | 7 |
| 0.36L | $22.10 |
| 9/11 | 04/10/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $25,000.00 | TIMU | 1200m | Soft 5 | Matthew Cameron | 55.5kg | 1:11.10 | - | 3 |
| 11.37L | $26.30 |

Jockey: Tom Wigram
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $67.00 and couldn't maintain the pace when 6th last time at this track but challenged by weaker competitors. The large claim from Tom Wigram helps. Minor chance.
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 | $100,000.00 | RICC | 1400m | Good 3 | Jasmine Fawcett | 55kg | 1:22.52 | - | 8 |
| 4.73L | $66.70 |
| 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: Matthew Cameron
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $3.00 and ran 5th last run at Riverton. Giving another chance here and putting a tidy record together so far. Up against stronger rivals. Capable type.
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 | $18,500.00 | ICGL | 1200m | Soft 5 | Corey Campbell | 55.5kg | 1:14.80 | - | 1 |
| 2.66L | $3.80 |
| 3/9 | 04/04/2026 | - | 2YO SW+P | $40,000.00 | RIVN | 1100m | Soft 6 | Jack Taplin | 54kg | 1:08.02 | - | 3 |
| 1.15L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Lily Sutherland
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after 16 weeks and felt the pinch late when 3rd beaten by 4 3/4L first up last preparation at Wingatui. Should muster plenty of early toe. Watch the betting.
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 | $35,000.00 | OAMA | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Amber Riddell | 54kg | 1:17.71 | - | 7 |
| 5.36L | $10.60 |
| 3/9 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | 2YO SW+P | $35,000.00 | RICC | 1000m | Soft 5 | Kavish Chowdhoory | 55kg | 0:56.31 | - | 1 |
| 4.37L | $17.10 |
| 3/5 | 31/05/2026 | 200 | 2YO SW+P | $35,000.00 | 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 | $65,000.00 | 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
Was outmuscled when 3rd beaten by 1 1/4L last run at Ashburton but racing against tougher rivals. Cannot have.
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 | $18,500.00 | ASHB | 1300m | Heavy 8 | Bridget Grylls | 54kg | 1:18.96 | - | 4 |
| 1.34L | $49.30 |
| 7/9 | 23/09/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $18,500.00 | 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 |