{"id":27235,"date":"2026-03-20T20:20:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T07:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=27235"},"modified":"2026-03-20T22:07:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T09:07:30","slug":"riccarton-park-tips-preview-saturday-21-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/03\/riccarton-park-tips-preview-saturday-21-march\/","title":{"rendered":"Riccarton Park Tips & Preview | Saturday 21 March"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Riccarton plays host to a nine-race program on Saturday with the track rated a Soft5 and the rail out 8m to the 1000m and 10m thereafter to the winning post. Mild and clear conditions across Canterbury over the next 24 hours should see the surface hold in the Soft5 range throughout the meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Riccarton Park Race 1<\/div>\n
4 Indie Ardie<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Indie Ardie (#4) is an honest mare who has come a long way in a short time since breaking her maiden at Cromwell in November. She was last seen running a solid 4th in the Dunedin Gold Cup where she fought on well to the line. The rise to 2600m is a slight query, but she drops back to R75 company and benefits from Jack Taplin\u2019s claim. From her draw she should settle back and be given every opportunity to run out the trip. On current form she looks a leading contender.<\/p>\n

Riccarton R1 – PINT & PONY SPORTS BAR & PAT REARDON FAMILY 2600M<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Indie Ardie (7)<\/span>
J: Jack Taplin<\/span> 58kg<\/span><\/div>
21174<\/span> T: Kelvin Tyler<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.90<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.60<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 22\/09\/2026 06:44:02 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Park Race 2<\/div>\n
6 Moon Goddess<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Moon Goddess (#6) was fair last start at Ashburton when finishing 6th after making her run wide from the back, struggling to make up ground on the leaders. She looks better suited back on firmer footing here and should get a more economical run tracking the likes of Cool Aza Rene and Cashla Bay early. In what is a very even field, she looks over the odds at the double figure quote.<\/p>\n

Riccarton R2 – PETERSENS JEWELLERS LADIES BRACELET 3YO<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Moon Goddess (5)<\/span>
J: Amber Riddell<\/span> 55kg<\/span><\/div>
31226<\/span> T: Michael & Matthew Pitman<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
12.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
3.10<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 22\/09\/2026 06:44:03 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Park Race 3<\/div>\n
1 Witz End<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Witz End (#1) comes here off a solid 5th in the Gr.3 White Robe Lodge WFA, closing off well from midfield. The drop back to 1400m looks ideal given he typically has struggled a touch beyond 1400m in the past. From the wide draw, Triston Moodley should hopefully look to be positive early in a race lacking obvious speed outside of Toa Haka. He shapes as the one to beat.<\/p>\n

Riccarton R3 – REMEMBERING DENNIS WATSON OPEN SPRINTS HCP<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Witz End (7)<\/span>
J: Triston Moodley<\/span> 60kg<\/span><\/div>
01515<\/span> T: Terri Rae<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.30<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 22\/09\/2026 06:44:04 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Park Race 4<\/div>\n
4 Baltic Boom<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Baltic Boom (#4) is a Hanseatic 2yo making his debut and comes into this as the sole debutant in the field. His trials have been sharp, showing good early speed, before not being fully extended on either occasion. From the wide draw he is likely to roll forward and settle near the speed, and a bold showing on debut would not surprise.<\/p>\n

Riccarton R4 – ENTAIN\/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Baltic Boom (6)<\/span>
J: Leah Hemi<\/span> 56kg<\/span><\/div>
<\/span> T: Terri Rae<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.30<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.45<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 22\/09\/2026 06:44:05 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Park Race 5<\/div>\n
6 Belle Du Monde<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Belle Du Monde (#6) has produced two very good efforts this preparation on Heavy tracks that likely haven\u2019t suited. She should now be hitting peak fitness third-up and finally strikes firmer footing. Opie Bosson takes the ride from a handy draw and she should be prominent throughout. This looks her race to lose.<\/p>\n

Riccarton R5 – MOORPORK NZ PIG FARM 1200M<\/span> <\/div>
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8th<\/span><\/div>
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6. Belle Du Monde (5)<\/span>
J: Opie Bosson<\/span> 57.5kg<\/span><\/div>
74042<\/span> T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 22\/09\/2026 06:44:06 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Park Race 6<\/div>\n
12 Iron Hawk<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Iron Hawk (#12) ran a strong race for 2nd first-up in his New Zealand debut for the Lance Robinson stable, though he appeared a touch lost in the straight and may not have fully handled the conditions. He gets a better surface here and the addition of blinkers should sharpen him up second-up. Draws wide but retains the services of Tina Comignaghi, where I expect she\u2019ll look to roll up the middle in search of a back to follow across. Can go one better.<\/p>\n

Riccarton R6 – GO RACING & COCHRANES FARM MACHINERY 1200M<\/span> <\/div>
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12. Iron Hawk (13)<\/span>
J: Tina Comignaghi<\/span> 57.5kg<\/span><\/div>
0X202<\/span> T: Lance Robinson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 22\/09\/2026 06:44:07 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Park Race 7<\/div>\n
5 Stonybreck<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Stonybreck (#5) ran an improved race last start when finishing 7th in the Gr.3 White Robe Lodge WFA following a below-par resuming run. He should strip fitter again third-up and now draws to settle closer in the run and stepping up in trip. With Opie Bosson aboard from the low draw he should get every chance to run to his best. A strong showing can be expected.<\/p>\n

Riccarton R7 – SEATON FAMILY MEMORIAL HORORATA GOLD CUP<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Stonybreck (2)<\/span>
J: Opie Bosson<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
1L607<\/span> T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.10<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 22\/09\/2026 06:44:08 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Park Race 8<\/div>\n
6 Loose Sally<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Loose Sally (#6) is a handy mare who comes here off a gallant effort in the ODT Mile when finishing off strongly from the back under the big weight. She is better suited here under SW&P conditions against her own sex, now carrying just 55kg. From the wide draw she will likely settle back but should be able to build momentum down Riccarton\u2019s long roomy straight. At the price she appeals as a genuine each way chance.<\/p>\n

Riccarton R8 – DONALDSON BROWN SI T’BRED BREEDERS’ STAKES (G3)<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Loose Sally (10)<\/span>
J: Ruvanesh Muniandy<\/span> 55kg<\/span><\/div>
01114<\/span> T: Shankar Muniandy<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.10<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 22\/09\/2026 06:44:09 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Park Race 9<\/div>\n
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Flat Stanley (#8) comes into this off a below-par run of form but looks to get a setup that suits – likely settling back on the fence and getting an economical run off a genuine tempo. He will require luck in the straight, but with Triston Moodley aboard to navigate a path, he looks a worthwhile each-way play in a very open race to close the card.<\/p>\n

Riccarton R9 – SELWYN RAKAIA VETS 1600M<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Flat Stanley (3)<\/span>
J: Triston Moodley<\/span> 59kg<\/span><\/div>
20559<\/span> T: Danny Crozier<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
27.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
6.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 22\/09\/2026 06:44:11 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton plays host to a nine-race program on Saturday with the track rated a Soft5 and the rail out 8m to the 1000m and 10m thereafter to the winning post. Mild and clear conditions across Canterbury over the next 24 hours should see the surface hold in the Soft5 range throughout the meeting. Selections for each of the nine races below: Riccarton Park Race 1 4 Indie Ardie Indie Ardie (#4) is an honest mare who has come a long way in a short time since breaking her maiden at Cromwell in November. 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