{"id":32219,"date":"2026-09-10T10:10:48","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T22:10:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=32219"},"modified":"2026-09-10T10:11:52","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T22:11:52","slug":"riccarton-synthetic-tips-preview-thursday-10-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/09\/riccarton-synthetic-tips-preview-thursday-10-september\/","title":{"rendered":"Riccarton Synthetic Tips & Preview | Thursday 10 September"},"content":{"rendered":"\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 seven races at the Riccarton Synthetic meeting on Thursday 10 September below:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Riccarton Synthetic Race 1<\/div>\n
2 Illusionist<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Illusionist (#2) finished 2nd here last start, beaten nearly 3L, running a much improved race with a big gap back to 3rd. The visor blinkers being applied that day seemingly sparked the improvement and remain on here. He maps to settle midfield with cover in a race that looks to have very little speed engaged. He draws a nice low gate, and Jack Taplin takes over with his 2kg claim only helping matters further. Can go one better in what is a very even lineup.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riccarton Park Synthetic R1 – CUP WEEK TICKETS ON SALE NOW MDN<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Illusionist (2)<\/span>
J: Jack Taplin<\/span> 56.5kg<\/span><\/div>
07572<\/span> T: Brenna Cook<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.70<\/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: 10\/09\/2026 02:01:31 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Synthetic Race 2<\/div>\n
4 Queen Of Naples<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Queen Of Naples (#4) was narrowly beaten into 3rd last start, after sustaining a long sprint and just peaking late. She has been given a short freshen since that run back in July and looks suited remaining at the mile here. She maps to settle back in the field from a middle draw, in a race that looks to have very little speed engaged. She has the turn of foot to be out-sprinting these late.<\/p>\n

Riccarton Park Synthetic R2 – FRANKIE VALLI & 4 SEASONS-CHCH 19 SEPTEMBER<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Queen Of Naples (4)<\/span>
J: Hayley Hassman<\/span> 54.5kg<\/span><\/div>
36263<\/span> T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.10<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.12<\/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: 10\/09\/2026 02:33:56 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Synthetic Race 3<\/div>\n
1 Percival<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Percival (#1) is first-up for the new stable, now trained locally by Lance Robinson. He was\u00a0<\/span>beaten<\/span>\u00a0a short margin at his last outing at Ashburton back in April.\u00a0<\/span>He’s<\/span>\u00a0untried on the synthetic himself, but now being trained locally, it should mean\u00a0<\/span>he’s<\/span>\u00a0had plenty of exposure to it in his work. In a race that looks to have\u00a0<\/span>very little<\/span>\u00a0speed engaged, he should have the turn of foot to be besting these late.\u00a0<\/span>Looks<\/span>\u00a0the one to beat in a moderate maiden lineup.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riccarton Park Synthetic R3 – PASTURE FIRST RESEARCH MDN<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Percival (3)<\/span>
J: Triston Moodley<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
0242X<\/span> T: Lance Robinson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.06<\/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: 10\/09\/2026 03:08:50 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Synthetic Race 4<\/div>\n
4 Thats Charming<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Thats<\/span>\u00a0Charming (#4) drops back to R60 company here after finishing 3rd, beaten 1.4L, in a tougher R65 at this course and distance last start.\u00a0<\/span>He finds a very winnable race here as a consequence.<\/span>\u00a0He maps to settle midfield in a race that looks\u00a0<\/span>to<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>have<\/span>\u00a0just an even tempo engaged. Looks as likely as any to be winning here.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riccarton Park Synthetic R4 – PURE CHAMPION AT WILLOW GLENN STUD RATING 60<\/span> <\/div>
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2nd<\/span><\/div>
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4. Thats Charming (3)<\/span>
J: Yogesh Atchamah<\/span> 59.5kg<\/span><\/div>
77353<\/span> T: Andrew Carston<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.70<\/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: 10\/09\/2026 03:39:22 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Synthetic Race 5<\/div>\n
2 Montero<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Montero (#2) finished 7th last start, beaten just over 4L, at Riccarton on a Heavy track. Going off his record, he looks much better suited back on to his first preferred synthetic footing here. He maps to settle handy to the speed in what looks\u00a0<\/span>to be<\/span>\u00a0another race lacking tempo, which should setup nicely for him. Looks capable of running a vastly improved race in this company.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riccarton Park Synthetic R5 – BUS TO PHAR LAP BIRTHDAY \u2013 TIMARU 4 OCTOBER<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Montero (5)<\/span>
J: Sima Mxothwa<\/span> 56.5kg<\/span><\/div>
03987<\/span> T: Kieran McCauley<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.80<\/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: 10\/09\/2026 04:13:31 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Synthetic Race 6<\/div>\n
3 Rollins<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Rollins (#3) steps out to 2200\u00a0<\/span>metres<\/span>\u00a0for the first\u00a0<\/span>time<\/span>\u00a0this campaign, coming into this fourth-up. He finished 3rd here last start, where he was getting home well from the back over 1600m. He looks suited by the step up in trip for this, and he maps to settle back in the field from a middle barrier, in what looks to be no more than an even gallop throughout.\u00a0<\/span>Can<\/span>\u00a0improve\u00a0<\/span>again here<\/span>\u00a0and go close\u00a0<\/span>in<\/span>\u00a0this.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riccarton Park Synthetic R6 – RACECOURSE HOTEL & MOTOR LODGE RATING 60<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Rollins (8)<\/span>
J: Yogesh Atchamah<\/span> 60kg<\/span><\/div>
7X043<\/span> T: Lance Robinson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.20<\/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: 10\/09\/2026 04:53:33 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Synthetic Race 7<\/div>\n
5 Dorothea<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Dorothea (#5) is a locally trained mare who comes here second-up for David Walsh, well beaten last start at her only run this campaign. The switch to synthetic footing here should suit, given she broke her maiden emphatically here at the end of last campaign. She maps to settle handy to the speed from a nice low gate, where she should get every chance under Ashlee Strawbridge. Vastly improved showing expected.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riccarton Park Synthetic R7 – ENTAIN\/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Dorothea (1)<\/span>
J: Ashlee Strawbridge<\/span> 55.5kg<\/span><\/div>
551X0<\/span> T: David Walsh<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.65<\/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: 10\/09\/2026 05:21:20 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Doomben Tips & Preview | Saturday 12 September<\/h2>
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