RICCARTON PARK   10 Jun 2026
 
GOING:

CUP WEEK HOSPITALITY ON SALE SOON MAIDEN 1600m

Track: AW     True  

Warrior Boy should have enough pace to lead a low-pressure contest. LOCHMARA BAY (6) resumes from a spell that would have done her the world of good. 2 of her 4 career placings have been on this surface, and though she has not had any public trials, she will be ready to rumble fresh. On top. QUEEN COURTNEY (7) has found her best form since being tried on this surface, and she will appreciate the step up from 1400m to 1600m. A handy gate makes her among the hardest to beat in this field. REKINDLE (9) will be peaking third up since relocating from the North Island. The extra 200m is ideal, and with the aid of the pole position, she can figure in the top3 for the first time. WARRIOR BOY (1) has upside with 2 placings from just 3 starts, and he was a game third when racing out of maiden class here 2 weeks ago. Stick with him on an each-way basis. SUGGESTED PLAY: Lochmara Bay each way.
1 823 WARRIOR BOY
ANDREW CARSTON
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
RITCHIES BREEDING LTD
Recent form sound. Last start set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 11 at this track on May 27 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Iron Maiden with 53.5kg at $10.30. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track on April 30 over 1600m, 0.4 len behind Andina with 55kg at $17.70. An inside alley is a big advantage. Leading chance.
4
Y ATCHAMAH
RED, YELLOW CHECKS, BLUE SLEEVES, RED CAP, YELLOW CHECKS
2 85694 BAGGIO
ANDREW CARSTON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A CARSTON
At the latest run 4th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on June 7 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Cambalache with 58.5kg at $8.40. Before that 9th of 14 at this track on May 27 over 1400m, 7 len behind Student Of War carrying 58.5kg at $18. Thereabouts last time out. Can expect a fair run.
6
BLACK, RED EPAULETTES, SEAMS SLEEVES,CAP
3 57045 GO PRO
NAYTON MITCHELL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C S & J G BEATSON
Last start 5th of 14 at this track on May 14 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Heartbreaker carrying 58.5kg at $33.70. Before that 4th of 13 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 4 len behind Dorothea carrying 57kg at $30.40. Likely to measure up again with a repeat performance.
6
AMBER RIDDELL
PURPLE,WHITE CHECKS
4 7x090 MALEVO
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P CARTER, J DEVONSHIRE, K HAMPTON, S HAMMINGTON, D LAKE, R LAWSON, P MACCORMICK, J SANDERS, N THOMSON, T WALTERS, J WALSH G A ROGERSON MNZM & M PITMAN
Last start 10th of 14 at this track on May 27 over 1400m, 13 len behind Student Of War carrying 57.5kg at $30.90. Before that 9th of 14 at this track on May 14 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Heartbreaker carrying 57.5kg at $36.40. In the mix.
8
A NAJIB
RED, SILVER FERN, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPES, CAP
5 35887 TUSSAR
LISA YOUNG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
CHANTALLE MCLACHLAN, LISA YOUNG, ALEX TAIT, MATTHEW & MITCHELL HAY, TIM SEETO, NICHOLAS GIBB, TOM TURNER, STEPHEN MURDOCH, JACKSON LATHAM, CURTIS MILLARD, ADAM WINTER, SCOTT JANETT, CARL HUYSER, CALLUM HILL, LANE MCLACHLAN & B O'MALLEY
Last start 7th of 14 at this track on May 27 over 1400m, 5 len behind Student Of War with 56.5kg at $18.30. Before that 8th of 12 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 4 len behind Gattina with 58.5kg at $22.90. Expect he will make amends.
2
C A CAMPBELL
NAVY, WHITE CHECKS, NAVY QUARTERS,WHITE SLEEVES,CAP,NAVY CHECKS
6 2278x LOCHMARA BAY
DAVID WALSH
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
A F O'BRIEN, A J CLARKE, T S TATOM, C W LYONS, SHIRLEY W'S SYNDICATE & D M WALSH
Mare back from a spell of eight months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 14 at Riccarton Park October 25 over 1400m, 5 len behind One True King with 54.5kg at $8.10. First up last campaign second of 12 at this track June 26 over 1400m, a neck behind Red Star Bella carrying 57.5kg at $4.70. Among the leading players.
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ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE
DENIM,PINK STAR,SLEEVES,DENIM CAP,PINK QUARTERS
7 07823 QUEEN COURTNEY
BRIAN COURT AND JESSE O’FLAHERTY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
COURTCO RACING LTD
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at this track on May 27 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Student Of War with 56.5kg at $13.80. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 14 at this track on May 14 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Heartbreaker carrying 55.5kg at $34.90. Definite threat over this longer trip.
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T R MOSELEY
WHITE, BLACK YOKE, RED BRACES, BLACK COLLAR,WHITE SLEEVES, RED CUFFS, RED CAP, WHITE QUARTERS
8 25746 GOLDEN LINING
CENTAINE SPITTLES
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
CENTAINE SPITTLES, JOHN WOLK, STEVE LOVETT & ALLISON TILSON
Returns from a 41-day let-up. Last start second last of 7 at this track on April 30 over 2100m, 8 len behind Unwoke carrying 56.5kg at $12.80. The race before that 4th of 12 at Ashburton on April 16 over 2200m, 9 len behind Revision carrying 56.5kg at $9.60. Can feature.
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BILLY JACOBSON
AQUA BLUE,BLACK QUARTERS, BLACK SLEEVES,AQUA BLUE CAP
9 76x65 REKINDLE
NAYTON MITCHELL
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
N R MITCHELL
Third-up today. Resuming from last on the turn 6th of 12 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Gattina with 55.5kg at $5.80. Second run from a spell 5th of 14 at this track on May 27 over 1400m, 4 len behind Student Of War carrying 56.5kg at $8.80. Sharp improvement expected in this suitable contest.
1
BRIDGET GRYLLS
PURPLE,WHITE CHECKS
10 x0560 FLYING ANGEL
PAM ROBSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
CAROLYN BURR, BRENT GARDINER, PAM ROBSON & PHILLIPPA SANDERS
Most recently second last of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on June 7 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Cambalache with 56.5kg at $8.20. The run before that 6th of 14 at this track on May 14 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Heartbreaker with 56.5kg at $14.60. Must be considered as her best form stacks up nicely.
3
KENDRA BAKKER
TURQUOISE, GOLD SASH & SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
11 0x006 GASGAL
AINSLEY MCLEOD
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
PETER CORBETT, CHASE A FOX RACING SYNDICATE, OWEN HENDERSON, AINSLEY MCLEOD & BRUCE SMITH
Most recently 6th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on June 7 over 1600m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Kaz Caz with 54.5kg at $24.90. The start before that second last of 14 at this track on May 14 over 1200m, 8 len behind Grouse carrying 56.5kg at $168.40. Can't have.
10
JACK TAPLIN
DARK GOLDENROD, BLACK TARTAN, DARK GOLDENROD, BLACK CHECKS SLEEVES, BLACK CAP, RED POM POM