Wednesday Racing Tips - Riccarton Park (Synthetic) 9/07/25

If you want to place a bet on horse racing betting sites in New Zealand this Wednesday, the only place to bet is at Riccarton Park.

A competitive, ten race card on the synthetic awaits and there looks to be plenty of value that can be found.

We have already run our eye through the card and picked out some of the best bets of the day and have spotlighted three races which stand out.

Whether you want to back a short priced favourite, a long shot or simply want to unlock the very best value, then you have come to the right page as we have every angle of Riccarton Park’s fantastic card covered.

(Note: Odds provided by Bet365)

Selections:

Vivacious – 3.40

Doubtful Sound – 4.60

Zoulander – 15.20

BEST BET – Vivacious

Vivacious is our best selection of the day and she comes into this race of the back of two wins on the Riccarton synthetic surface. Whilst there are plenty of threats around, she looks less exposed than others and should have a chance of landing the hattrick.

THE DANGER – Doubtful Sound

The most obvious danger is Doubtful Sound. This six-year-old has won three of his last five starts and is another who loves the synthetic surface. He is thriving at the moment and should be in the picture once again.

VALUE BET – Zoulander

Zoulander could be worth backing at a price. The most experienced runner in the field, he ended a six-run losing streak with a win at the track two weeks ago. Whilst following that up looks to be a tough call, he could well find something and give his running again.

Selections:

Queen of Naples – 3.40

Porcia Catonis – 3.70

Wanderin Spelle – 5.50

Red Star Bella – 11.00

BEST BET – Queen of Naples

Queen of Naples is a fascinating runner in the sixth race of the day. She is certainly unexposed and comes into the race off the back of shedding her maiden at the track a little under a month ago. With further improvement likely, she has every chance of following that up here.

THE DANGER – Porcia Catonis

With two wins from seven runs, Porcia Catonis must be a live threat. A previous winner at the course, she was disappointing last time out and couldn’t muster up a challenge where she could only finish fourth. She needs to bounce back if she is to compete with the principles here.

VALUE BET – Red Star Bella

Red Star Bella has made eight starts and finally shed her maiden in her last race. She has form to prove with those at the top of the market but with that win now behind her, her connections should be confident of another bold showing.

Selections:

Funfetti – 3.10

He’s A Battler – 7.10

Sincere – 13.00

BEST BET – Funfetti

Funfetti looks like a great option in the eighth race of the day. A winner of two of his last three starts, he likes the synthetic surface and should be in the shakeup once again.

THE DANGER – He’s A Battler

He’s A Battler has also won two of his last three starts and is another who is thriving. His price looks attractive and if you think that Funfetti can be taken on, he looks to be the best alternative option.

VALUE BET – Sincere

Sincere is our best value long shot of the entire card. Without a win in six starts, he has certainly come close with two second place finishes in each of his last two starts. Whilst there are others who make obvious appeal, he is running well, and his time looks to be close. He could be worth monitoring in the market.

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Bruno Queiroz is relatively new to the New Zealand racing scene but is already leaving his mark. He looks to have a few chances on Wednesday and could be worth following.

Bruno Queiroz Rides: 

R2 – 6 – Forseti – 5.00

R3 – 2 – Purple Prose – 2.25

R5 – 6 – Freedom Reins – 18.20

R6 – 6 – Queen of Naples – 3.40

R7 – 4 - Vivacious – 2.45

R8 – 4 – Beau Brummell – 9.10

R9 – 13 – Thats Charming – 15.00

R10 – 4 – Rule of Law – 4.00

With Bruno Queiroz looking to hold several chances, this treble could be worth looking at closely.

Treble

R3 – 2 – Purple Prose - WIN $2.25
R6 – 6 – Queen of Naples - WIN $3.40
R7 – 4 - Vivacious - WIN $2.45

Total Odds = $17.43
$10 Stake = $187.43 Return!

Odds provided by Pickelbet.

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Racecourse Trifecta Tip

1st: 1, 4, 9, 15

2nd: 1, 4, 9, 15 

3rd: 1, 4, 9, 15

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