{"id":31211,"date":"2026-08-05T08:15:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T20:15:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=31211"},"modified":"2026-08-05T08:15:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T20:15:20","slug":"riccarton-synthetic-tips-preview-wednesday-5-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/08\/riccarton-synthetic-tips-preview-wednesday-5-august\/","title":{"rendered":"Riccarton Synthetic Tips & Preview | Wednesday 5 August"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Riccarton Synthetic hosts a 10-race program on Wednesday, highlighted by the running of the Polytrack Championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mitch Davis has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the 10 races at the Riccarton Synthetic meeting on Wednesday 5 August below:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Riccarton Synthetic Race 1<\/div>\n
1 Warrior Boy<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Warrior Boy (#1) finished a close-up 2nd at this track and trip last start, where he couldn\u2019t quite reel in the winner after sitting in a soft trailing position throughout. He finds himself in a very winnable maiden assignment here and maps to land up on speed throughout from his low draw in this small field. Michael McNab taking over the riding duties only aids his chances further. Should be winning this.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riccarton Park Synthetic R1 – LISTEN LIVE AT SPORTNATION.NZ MDN<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Warrior Boy (2)<\/span>
J: Michael McNab<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
37422<\/span>T: Andrew Carston<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.45<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.03<\/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: 05\/08\/2026 11:26:59 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Synthetic Race 2<\/div>\n
1 Ogun<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Ogun (#1) ran an improved race for 3rd here last start, where he was allowed to stride forward mid-race when the pace slackened, then finishing off hard late after wobbling around the bend. He maps to get back in the field from his wider draw in what should be a genuinely run race, which should set up nicely for him to be finishing off over the top late. He finds himself in what looks a very winnable maiden here and looks the one they\u00a0<\/span>have to<\/span>\u00a0beat if he puts it all together.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riccarton Park Synthetic R2 – CANTERBURY EQUINE CLINIC MDN<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Ogun (7)<\/span>
J: Matt Cartwright<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
4063<\/span>T: Michael & Matthew Pitman<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.26<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Went down by just 0.3 lengths when third at this track over 1200m last time out. Will take plenty of beating.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 05\/08\/2026 11:26:59 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Synthetic Race 3<\/div>\n
1 Call To Arms<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Call To Arms (#1) is a lightly tried 5yo gelding coming here at start number six for Andrew Carston.\u00a0<\/span>He\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0clearly still got his quirks but looks to be a horse getting better with\u00a0<\/span>more and more<\/span>\u00a0experience under his belt. He resumed with a pleasing effort for 4th on a Heavy track at Oamaru, where he got back and was finding the line strongly late. His first go on the\u00a0<\/span>polytrack<\/span>\u00a0here is a slight query, however he is trained locally and should have been exposed to it at home. Expect he can finish over the top of these late if he cops the track.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riccarton Park Synthetic R3 – 3F AT WEST FITZROY APARTMENTS MDN<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Call To Arms (4)<\/span>
J: Michael McNab<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
922X4<\/span>T: Andrew Carston<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.45<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.26<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Resumed over 1200m at Oamaru last start and finished 5 lengths away in fourth. Plenty of improvement to come.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 05\/08\/2026 11:26:59 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Synthetic Race 4<\/div>\n
2 Noivern<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Noivern<\/span>\u00a0(#2) was a well-backed favourite here last start and\u00a0<\/span>didn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0quite run up to market expectations after being snagged back to last early, finishing off fairly for 4th thereafter. He now draws a much better gate for\u00a0<\/span>this<\/span>\u00a0and the booking of Jasmine Fawcett will hopefully see him put up on speed from the outset this time. Strikes a winnable maiden and should take plenty of catching if he can find the front early.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riccarton Park Synthetic R4 – RANGIORA VET CENTRE EQUINE MDN<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Noivern (3)<\/span>
J: Jasmine Fawcett<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
6X694<\/span>T: John Blackadder<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.28<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Made it three unplaced runs from three starts this prep when fourth over 1400m at this track two weeks ago. Certainly worth another chance.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 05\/08\/2026 11:26:59 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Synthetic Race 5<\/div>\n
3 Devil In Disguise<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Devil In Disguise (#3) was last seen finishing 6th last start – an effort that was much better than it appeared. He had to work early from a wide draw to find the front that day, and as soon as he put the brakes\u00a0<\/span>on<\/span>\u00a0he was attacked and found himself shuffled back to midfield turning for home. Although this is an amateur\u00a0<\/span>riders<\/span>\u00a0race, Alyssa Paris has had the benefit of being aboard him multiple times in the past and knows him as well as any. Should be able to settle in the first half from his low draw and be given every chance to run well here.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riccarton Park Synthetic R5 – NAUTICAL INSURANCE GRAND NATIONAL AMATEUR CHAMPS<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Devil In Disguise (3)<\/span>
J: Alyssa Parris<\/span> 68kg<\/span><\/div>
86006<\/span>T: Lance Robinson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
10.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.90<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Is not a prolific winner with just three victories from 54 starts. Last start finished sixth over 2200m at this track. Has ability and is one of the chances.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 05\/08\/2026 11:27:00 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Synthetic Race 6<\/div>\n
1 Proserve<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Proserve<\/span>\u00a0(#1) was the beneficiary of a very smart ride from Jack Taplin here last start, where a well-timed mid-race move saw him find the front and stretch away for a big win thereafter. This race looks to set up very similarly for him and Taplin again, with no obvious speed engaged, which may see a repeat of the successful tactics from last start. Likely only needs to reproduce that effort to be taking plenty of beating again here. Can go back-to-back.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riccarton Park Synthetic R6 – BETAVET NATURAL SOLUTIONS OPEN HCP<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Proserve (7)<\/span>
J: Jack Taplin<\/span> 60kg<\/span><\/div>
47411<\/span>T: Michael & Matthew Pitman<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.60<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Has chalked-up wins at his last two starts, the latest over 2200m at this track by 5 lengths. Rates highly and expected to measure up.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 05\/08\/2026 11:27:00 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Synthetic Race 7<\/div>\n
4 Thats Charming<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Thats<\/span>\u00a0Charming (#4) dropped back into R60 company here over 1200m last start and ran a\u00a0<\/span>much improved<\/span>\u00a0race for\u00a0<\/span>3rd<\/span>\u00a0accordingly, finishing off well from the back. He looks suited remaining in this company and the\u00a0<\/span>additional<\/span>\u00a0200m here should suit. Michael McNab takes the reins from a low barrier, where he should be able to position a couple of pairs handier, and may just be relying on the gaps to go his way late. Can run another competitive race here.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riccarton Park Synthetic R7 – THANK YOU MARTY FULLER HCP RATING 60<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Thats Charming (2)<\/span>
J: Michael McNab<\/span> 59kg<\/span><\/div>
32773<\/span>T: Andrew Carston<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.30<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Has been out of the winners’ circle for some time. Last raced when third over 1200m at this track, 2.5 lengths from the winner. Finds a nice race and should be competitive.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 05\/08\/2026 11:27:00 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Synthetic Race 8<\/div>\n
10 Sarissa<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Sarissa (#10) comes here fresh, last seen disappointing at Riccarton back in June where she may have just found a truly run 2000m a bridge too far. The drop back to the mile looks better suited and the return to the\u00a0<\/span>polytrack<\/span>\u00a0should help her also. The blinkers go back\u00a0<\/span>on<\/span>\u00a0and she looks well placed carrying just 54kg after Jack Taplin\u2019s claim. With some luck early from the wide alley, she can be right in the thick of it in this.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riccarton Park Synthetic R8 – HOTELIERS CHALLENGE RATING 65<\/span> <\/div>
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10. Sarissa (12)<\/span>
J: Jack Taplin<\/span> 56kg<\/span><\/div>
74328<\/span>T: Nick Wigley & Kayla Milnes<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
8.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.90<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Last raced six-and-a-half weeks ago when midfield over 2000m at Riccarton Park after being in the leading division around the bend. Has a wide gate to overcome. Won’t be far away.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 05\/08\/2026 11:27:01 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Synthetic Race 9<\/div>\n
1 Tumuch<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Tumuch<\/span>\u00a0(#1) heads here off a\u00a0<\/span>last-start<\/span>\u00a0win in the\u00a0<\/span>Waimate<\/span>\u00a0Cup at Oamaru, where he sat back off a genuine speed and powered by late in the piece. He looks well suited getting back on the Riccarton Synthetic, a track he has had plenty of success at in the past. He maps to get back again from his middle draw off what should again be a strong tempo throughout, which should set up nicely for him to be finishing off hard late. He finished 2nd in this race last year and can go one better this time around.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riccarton Park Synthetic R9 – POLYTRACK CHAMPIONSHIP<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Tumuch (6)<\/span>
J: Floor Moerman<\/span> 61kg<\/span><\/div>
00321<\/span>T: John & Karen Parsons<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
10.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
3.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Broke a long drought last time when he scored by half a length at Oamaru over 1600m. No reason he cannot salute again.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 05\/08\/2026 11:27:01 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Synthetic Race 10<\/div>\n
3 Captain Roy<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Captain Roy (#3) acquitted himself very well in R65 company here over 1400m last start when finishing 3rd, having graduated from maiden company two starts back. He maps to get back from his wide draw in what shapes as a strongly run 1200m contest, which should set up well for him to be finishing off hard late. Looks a great each-way chance to close the card in what is a very even R65 contest.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riccarton Park Synthetic R10 – RACECOURSE HOTEL & MOTOR LODGE RATING 65<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Captain Roy (8)<\/span>
J: Jack Taplin<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
4X313<\/span>T: Lyn Prendergast<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.80<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Has just the one win to his name but he has plenty of ability. Settled back at this track last start before making good late inroads to get up for third at the end of 1400m. Big chance on the back of that encouraging effort last time.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 05\/08\/2026 11:27:02 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Synthetic Tips & Preview | Wednesday 5 August<\/h2>
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Doomben Tips & Preview | Wednesday 5 August<\/h2>
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