Riccarton Race 9 - AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI 54TH NEW ZEALAND 2000 GUINEAS
SWORD OF STARS (10) Stormed home to win last start at the track but up against a higher level of opposition. Maintaining a perfect record the last 2 attempts. Appears well in this. EXCITE (1) Picked up nicely to win last time at Ellerslie but competing in a higher grade. Showing great form since resuming from a break. Key player. THUNDER IN MOTION (6) Rocketed home when winning last run at Trentham but racing in stronger company. Should muster plenty of early speed. Has run into the money 2 from 2 attempts this preparation. Has to be included. KUMARA STRAIGHT (7) Just missed last start at Ellerslie but facing stiffer opposition. Likely to be well placed early. Amongst the placegetters at every start this preparation. Cracking each way value.

Jockey: George Rooke
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was eating up the ground late when winning last time at Ellerslie but testing ability against stronger contenders. The wide draw shouldn't be a problem with plenty of early speed. Rates as one of the key chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 24/10/2026 | 28 | Rating 65 Benchmark* | $55,000.00 | ELLS | 1600m | Good 4 | Sam McNab | 58kg | 1:35.41 | - | 7 |
| 1.23L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 14/10/2026 | - | OPN HCP | $0.00 | TAUR | 1050m | Soft 5 | Sam McNab | 1:02.37 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/11 | 26/09/2026 | 21 | 3YO SW | $175,000.00 | HAST | 1400m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 57kg | 1:23.29 | - | 8 |
| 2.62L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 05/09/2026 | 126 | 3YO SW+P | $75,000.00 | ELLS | 1400m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 58kg | 1:26.62 | - | 8 |
| 0.87L | $2.70 |
| 5/8 | 07/08/2026 | - | OPN HCP | $0.00 | CSYN | 970m | Synthetic | George Rooke | 0:57.47 | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 02/05/2026 | 35 | 2YO SW | $80,000.00 | TE R | 1400m | Good 4 | George Rooke | 57kg | 1:24.37 | - | 1 |
| 0.91L | $2.70 |
| 4/11 | 28/03/2026 | 17 | 2YO SW | $0.00 | TREN | 1400m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 57kg | 1:24.09 | - | 2 |
| 5.54L | $8.20 |
| 2/7 | 11/03/2026 | 26 | MDN 2YO | $25,000.00 | MATA | 1200m | Soft 5 | Masa Hashizume | 57.5kg | 1:10.30 | - | 4 |
| 2.70L | $4.60 |
| 2/5 | 13/02/2026 | - | MDN 2YO | $25,000.00 | NPLY | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Rory Hutchings | 57.5kg | 1:12.59 | - | 2 |
| 0.06L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 20/01/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Heavy 10 | George Rooke | 0:46.32 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Joe Doyle
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Strong effort to the line to win last start at Te Rapa but facing a stronger group of contenders. Very tidy this preparation winning 2 from 4 attempts. Pass.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 26/10/2026 | 16 | 3YO SW | $150,000.00 | TE R | 1400m | Good 4 | Joe Doyle | 57kg | 1:22.44 | - | 7 |
| 0.19L | $24.00 |
| 9/9 | 10/10/2026 | 24 | 3YO SW+P | $65,000.00 | HAST | 1400m | Soft 7 | Joe Doyle | 57kg | 1:26.69 | - | 8 |
| 7.46L | $2.70 |
| 1/7 | 16/09/2026 | 25 | MDN 3YO | $18,500.00 | MATA | 1400m | Soft 7 | Michael McNab | 57.5kg | 1:25.35 | - | 5 |
| 2.09L | $1.40 |
| 7/13 | 22/08/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $25,000.00 | TE R | 1200m | Soft 6 | Michael McNab | 57.5kg | 1:12.06 | - | 11 |
| 1.96L | $2.70 |
| 1/7 | 11/08/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Michael McNab | 0:47.99 | - | 3 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 26/05/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 1150m | Good 4 | Michael McNab | 1:11.90 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 12/05/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Joe Doyle | 1:04.70 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 28/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 6 | Joe Doyle | 0:53.00 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Matt Cartwright
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $13.00 and outpaced some runners late when 5th last run at Te Rapa but up in grade. Gets back and needs luck. Prefer to watch.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 26/10/2026 | 30 | 3YO SW | $150,000.00 | TE R | 1400m | Good 4 | Matt Cartwright | 57kg | 1:22.44 | - | 10 |
| 1.91L | $19.20 |
| 3/11 | 26/09/2026 | 21 | 3YO SW | $175,000.00 | HAST | 1400m | Soft 5 | Matt Cartwright | 57kg | 1:23.29 | - | 9 |
| 1.19L | $13.50 |
| 5/8 | 05/09/2026 | 96 | 3YO SW+P | $75,000.00 | ELLS | 1400m | Soft 5 | Matt Cartwright | 56kg | 1:26.62 | - | 7 |
| 2.05L | $5.40 |
| 5/7 | 18/08/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | CSYN | 950m | Synthetic | Matt Cartwright | 0:55.85 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 01/06/2026 | - | MDN 2YO | $20,000.00 | TE A | 1150m | Soft 5 | Matt Cartwright | 57.5kg | 1:08.32 | - | 7 |
| 1.54L | $6.60 |
| 2/6 | 19/05/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Good 4 | Michael McNab | 0:55.55 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 17/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Michael McNab | 0:54.13 | - | 4 |
| 0.95L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 03/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Michael McNab | 0:53.66 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 18/11/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Good 3 | Kozzi Asano | 0:55.87 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Masa Hashizume
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $8.50 and made some ground when 5th last time at this track but matched against tougher rivals. Prefers some give in the ground with 1 win from 2 runs. This will be a test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 24/10/2026 | 14 | 3YO SW | $100,000.00 | RICC | 1400m | Good 3 | Triston Moodley | 57kg | 1:22.52 | - | 7 |
| 2.86L | $9.70 |
| 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: Craig Grylls
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $11.00 and edged past some when finishing 4th last start at Te Rapa and showing consistent performance in races. Producing consistent results since resuming from a spell. Can't leave out of your calculations.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 26/10/2026 | 23 | 3YO SW | $150,000.00 | TE R | 1400m | Good 4 | Craig Grylls | 57kg | 1:22.44 | - | 2 |
| 1.62L | $12.90 |
| 3/14 | 03/10/2026 | 22 | Rating 65 Benchmark* | $40,000.00 | MATA | 1400m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 56.5kg | 1:23.40 | - | 1 |
| 1.79L | $6.30 |
| 1/8 | 11/09/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $18,500.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Soft 7 | Craig Grylls | 57.5kg | 1:08.06 | - | 8 |
| 0.02L | $6.10 |
| 2/7 | 25/08/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 8 | Craig Grylls | 0:54.73 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 04/08/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TE R | 900m | Heavy 10 | Craig Grylls | 0:58.38 | - | 5 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 20/01/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Heavy 10 | Craig Grylls | 0:46.22 | - | 2 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Opie Bosson
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran on strongly to win last run at Trentham but competing at a higher level of competition. Won't be far away during the run. Gets a chance against these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 25/10/2026 | 16 | 3YO SW+P | $40,000.00 | TREN | 1400m | Good 4 | Joe Doyle | 56kg | 1:24.19 | - | 1 |
| 2.98L | $1.70 |
| 2/7 | 09/10/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $18,500.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Soft 5 | Joe Doyle | 57.5kg | 1:04.57 | - | 4 |
| 0.37L | $6.60 |
| 2/8 | 22/09/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Soft 7 | Joe Doyle | 0:47.08 | - | 7 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 07/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 0:47.73 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Logan Bates
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Just shy of the win last start at Ellerslie but matched against a stronger field. Should race on the speed. Been in the money each attempt this campaign. Could feature here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 03/11/2026 | 17 | 3YO SW+P | $75,000.00 | ELLS | 1400m | Good 4 | Joe Doyle | 57kg | 1:24.32 | - | 1 |
| 0.13L | $5.10 |
| 1/16 | 17/10/2026 | - | MDN | $30,000.00 | ELLS | 1400m | Soft 5 | Joe Doyle | 56kg | 1:24.86 | - | 4 |
| 0.15L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 15/09/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | Joe Doyle | 1:06.38 | - | 3 |
| 0.05L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 19/05/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Good 4 | Matt Cartwright | 0:53.65 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Bruno Queiroz
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Couldn't shake them off when 3rd beaten by over 6L last time at Trentham and gets a favourable draw. In good racing form since coming back from a spell. Has some claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 25/10/2026 | 15 | 3YO SW+P | $40,000.00 | TREN | 1400m | Good 4 | Craig Grylls | 57kg | 1:24.19 | - | 2 |
| 6.24L | $3.20 |
| 5/14 | 10/10/2026 | 21 | SP COND | $100,000.00 | HAST | 1400m | Soft 7 | Kelly Myers | 56kg | 1:25.45 | - | 10 |
| 4.39L | $29.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/09/2026 | 143 | MDN | $25,000.00 | TREN | 1400m | Heavy 10 | Kelly Myers | 56kg | 1:34.07 | - | 8 |
| 0.11L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 01/09/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Soft 5 | Kelly Myers | 1:02.65 | - | 5 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 18/08/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Heavy 9 | Kelly Myers | 0:53.23 | - | 5 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 29/04/2026 | - | MDN 2YO | $22,000.00 | WDVL | 1100m | Soft 6 | Kelly Myers | 57.5kg | 1:06.32 | - | 7 |
| 5.25L | $10.90 |
| 1/4 | 17/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Good 4 | Alan Lai | 1:03.72 | - | 1 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 19/02/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Good 4 | Alan Lai | 0:52.88 | - | 1 |
| 0.85L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Lisa Allpress
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished with intent when 2nd beaten by 1/2L last time at this track. Significant improvement required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 07/11/2026 | 21 | 3YOF SW | $600,000.00 | RICC | 1600m | Good 4 | Joe Doyle | 56.5kg | 1:35.47 | - | 11 |
| 0.64L | $23.70 |
| 6/15 | 17/10/2026 | 21 | 3YOF SW | $175,000.00 | ELLS | 1400m | Soft 5 | Joe Doyle | 56.5kg | 1:23.69 | - | 9 |
| 3.08L | $17.40 |
| 3/11 | 26/09/2026 | 21 | 3YOF SW | $150,000.00 | HAST | 1200m | Soft 5 | Joe Doyle | 56.5kg | 1:12.05 | - | 10 |
| 1.00L | $20.90 |
| 5/10 | 05/09/2026 | 20 | 3YOF SW | $150,000.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Joe Doyle | 56.5kg | 1:12.40 | - | 7 |
| 2.27L | $20.60 |
| 5/11 | 16/08/2026 | 204 | 3YOF SW | $100,000.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Heavy 8 | Joe Doyle | 56.5kg | 1:07.40 | - | 6 |
| 3.71L | $12.30 |
| 3/6 | 04/08/2026 | - | 3YO | $0.00 | TE R | 900m | Heavy 10 | Joe Doyle | 0:58.20 | - | 1 |
| 0.85L | $0.00 | |
| 9/14 | 24/01/2026 | 42 | 2YO SW | $950,000.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Joe Doyle | 55kg | 1:12.01 | - | 7 |
| 4.71L | $42.30 |
| 1/4 | 13/12/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $65,000.00 | TE R | 1100m | Good 4 | Masa Hashizume | 55kg | 1:05.62 | - | 1 |
| 0.50L | $4.10 |
| 2/7 | 23/10/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 00:47.23 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 16/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ROTO | 800m | Heavy 8 | Craig Grylls | 00:49.70 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Michael McNab
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Charged home to win last start around here but rising in class. Made it 2 wins in succession. Has the early speed to burn across from the wide draw. Can win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 24/10/2026 | 20 | 3YO SW | $100,000.00 | RICC | 1400m | Good 3 | Wiremu Pinn | 55kg | 1:22.52 | - | 4 |
| 0.92L | $3.20 |
| 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 |