{"id":33431,"date":"2026-10-23T09:20:52","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T20:20:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=33431"},"modified":"2026-10-23T10:21:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T21:21:03","slug":"riccarton-park-tips-preview-saturday-24-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/10\/riccarton-park-tips-preview-saturday-24-october\/","title":{"rendered":"Riccarton Park Tips & Preview | Saturday 24 October"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Riccarton hosts a 10-race card on Saturday, with the track rated a Soft5 and the rail out 7m to the 1000m, then out 9m to the winning post. The forecast is warm for Saturday, which could see the track play fast, particularly late in the day.<\/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 meeting on Saturday 24 October below:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Riccarton Park Race 1<\/div>\n
13 Never Too Much<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Never Too Much (#13) comes here off a last start 3rd at Timaru three weeks ago, working home fairly from midfield to grab a placing but was <\/span>arguably entitled<\/span> to finish a touch closer. He maps to settle handy to the speed from the inside gate, where I expect Wiremu Pinn will have him poised just off the speed throughout. He <\/span>wouldn’t<\/span> need to improve much, if at all, to be winning this.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riccarton R1 – PAVILION OPEN DAY – CHECK IT OUT MDN<\/span> <\/div>
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13. Never Too Much (1)<\/span>
56kg<\/span>27×53<\/span><\/div>
J: Wiremu Pinn<\/span>T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.45<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.35<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Has been solid in two runs following a spell. Most recently finished 2 lengths away in third three weeks ago over 1200m at Phar Lap Racecourse. Cherry-ripe now and enjoys a gun run from an ideal barrier. Big 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: 23\/10\/2026 02:55:18 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Park Race 2<\/div>\n
4 Balance Of Power<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Balance Of Power (#4) ran a huge race to be beaten less than a length for 4th at Timaru three weeks ago, sustaining a wide run without cover over 2200m. He maps to settle midfield from the middle draw, where he can hopefully find a position with cover this time under Hayley Hassman, as he <\/span>can’t<\/span> afford to be posted over 3000m. With even luck, he should be accounting for this field off his past couple of efforts.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riccarton R2 – NZB AIRFREIGHT ROAD TO JERICHO RATING 82<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Balance Of Power (7)<\/span>
57.5kg<\/span>43214<\/span><\/div>
J: Hayley Hassman<\/span>T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.30<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Finished midfield last start at Phar Lap Racecourse over 2200m, 0.7 lengths from the winner. Tackles this longer journey for the first time. Anticipating a big run.<\/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: 23\/10\/2026 02:58:36 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Park Race 3<\/div>\n
1 Super Accord<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Super Accord (#1) comes here at start number two and should be better for the debut <\/span>raceday<\/span> experience, having been beaten a nose into 2nd at this track and trip four weeks ago. He showed good muster after a moderate getaway to hold the fence from the inside gate, kicking on well in the straight that day. He draws the inside gate again, which is a big advantage in these 800m 2yo scampers. Expecting he can hold the <\/span>front, and<\/span> should give another bold sight if he does. Looks the reliable play in an even bunch of 2yos.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riccarton R3 – ENTAIN\/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Super Accord (1)<\/span>
57kg<\/span>2<\/span><\/div>
J: Bridget Grylls<\/span>T: Kenny Rae<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.65<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Turned in a fine effort on debut last start when runner-up at this track over 800m. Will take a lot from that run. Nicely placed to open his account.<\/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: 23\/10\/2026 02:55:23 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Park Race 4<\/div>\n
9 Dorothea<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Dorothea (#9) was just out-toughed late when not beaten far into 3rd at Ashburton a fortnight ago, having sat behind the leader and fought on in the straight. Back to 1200m looks ideal for this speedy mare, and Lisa Allpress jumping aboard aids her chances also. The key will be the first 50m, as if she can find the fence in front from her wide draw she should take plenty of catching. May need to absorb some pressure <\/span>early, but<\/span> can give a big sight.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riccarton R4 – CUP WEEK TICKETS SELLING FAST RATING 65<\/span> <\/div>
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9. Dorothea (12)<\/span>
57.5kg<\/span>x0323<\/span><\/div>
J: Lisa Allpress<\/span>T: David Walsh<\/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>
Drops in trip from the latest effort when third over 1400m at Ashburton, finishing 0.5 lengths off the winner. Key runner.<\/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: 23\/10\/2026 03:01:47 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Park Race 5<\/div>\n
12 Casino<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Casino (#12) resumes here for her new trainer Terri Rae, making her debut in the South Island after finishing 5th at Waverley back in April. She comes here without a public trial, which is a slight query, but I expect Terri Rae will have her ready to go for this. She maps to settle off the speed in a race that looks to have a strong tempo engaged. She can measure up if she brings her best form from the CD.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riccarton R5 – HELSTON & ASSOCIATES RATING 75<\/span> <\/div>
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12. Casino (3)<\/span>
55kg<\/span>8185x<\/span><\/div>
J: Triston Moodley<\/span>T: Terri Rae<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.20<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Five-year-old resuming on her home track. Opened last prep with a win at Otaki over 1200m. Anticipating a bright opening to this campaign.<\/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: 23\/10\/2026 03:01:07 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Park Race 6<\/div>\n
8 Vendabelle<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Vendabelle<\/span> (#8) made some late ground out wide from the back of midfield without threatening when 6th here four weeks ago, in a race dominated by those near the fence. Second-up, she should strip fitter for the resuming run and looks suited getting out over a mile for this. Leah Hemi takes the reins, and I expect <\/span>she’ll<\/span> look to find a position back of midfield with cover in a race that looks to have a genuine tempo engaged. She looks the one to beat in an even field.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riccarton R6 – REMEMBERING RON WILLIAMSON RATING 65<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Vendabelle (10)<\/span>
58kg<\/span>123×6<\/span><\/div>
J: Leah Hemi<\/span>T: Anna Furlong<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
8.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.90<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Resumed over 1400m at this track last start and finished 4.5 lengths away in sixth. 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: 23\/10\/2026 03:01:10 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Park Race 7<\/div>\n
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Sword Of Stars (#9) won impressively at Timaru three weeks ago, sitting off the speed before going on by late. She maps to settle ahead of midfield with cover from a favourable draw, off what should be a genuine tempo, which should see her afforded every chance. She looks set to improve again and take plenty of beating in this. Clearly the one to beat. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riccarton R7 – WAR DECREE STAKES (G3)<\/span> <\/div>
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9. Sword Of Stars (4)<\/span>
55kg<\/span>26×31<\/span><\/div>
J: Wiremu Pinn<\/span>T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.70<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.65<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Landed the prize last start over 1200m at Phar Lap Racecourse, getting home by 2 lengths. Going well and looks hard to beat again here.<\/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: 23\/10\/2026 03:01:11 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Park Race 8<\/div>\n
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Iron Hawk (#5) worked home nicely from midfield to grab a placing at Ashburton a fortnight ago, on a day where it was a clear advantage to those up on speed and on the fence. That effort reads better than the 4.2L margin suggests. Now third-up, he looks suited getting out over 1400m and maps to settle just off the speed from a nice low draw, in a race that looks to have a solid early tempo engaged. He can bounce back to winning form here.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riccarton R8 – TAB MILE PRELUDE OPEN HCP<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Iron Hawk (2)<\/span>
57kg<\/span>12×13<\/span><\/div>
J: Triston Moodley<\/span>T: Lance Robinson<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.35<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.30<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Consistent type much improved by two runs back from a spell. Last start finished third beaten 4 lengths over 1200m at Ashburton. Rates highly and sure to play a big role.<\/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: 23\/10\/2026 02:55:12 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Park Race 9<\/div>\n
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Sir Albert (#2) was beaten just half a length for 2nd at Ashburton last start, working home nicely up the fence on a day where it aided those mounting their run on the rail. Now third-up, he looks suited by the rise to 2000m and maps to settle back of midfield from the low draw, in an evenly run race. He should be suited by the firmer conditions underfoot <\/span>also, and<\/span> looks a solid each way chance at the price.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riccarton R9 – PAVILION NOW OPEN SPRING CLASSIC (L)<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Sir Albert (3)<\/span>
58kg<\/span>92×02<\/span><\/div>
J: Leah Hemi<\/span>T: Terri Rae<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
9.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.80<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Has now had two runs back from a spell, the latest effort a second over 1600m at Ashburton. Poised to win after a narrow defeat 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: 23\/10\/2026 02:58:11 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Park Race 10<\/div>\n
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Indie Ardie (#3) closed off nicely from the back of the field to finish 3rd at Wingatui three weeks ago. She comes here third-up, and now gets back on to better footing, whilst the rise to 1800m will only play into her hands also. She maps to settle midfield with cover from her low draw in a genuinely run race. She looks set to run a further improved race here and is a strong each way chance at odds in an even field to close the card.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riccarton R10 – RACECOURSE HOTEL & MOTOR LODGE RATING 75<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Indie Ardie (3)<\/span>
58.5kg<\/span>44×43<\/span><\/div>
J: Jasmine Fawcett<\/span>T: Kelvin Tyler<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
8.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
3.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Dual acceptor. Improved last start when second up from a spell, finishing third and beaten 2.75 lengths over 1400m at Wingatui. Facing another stiff test today.<\/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: 23\/10\/2026 03:02:22 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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