Riccarton 20 Jun 2026
GOING: S(7)
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AMBERLEY PATRONS RATING 65 1000m Track: SOFT 6 Out 6m to the 1000m then out 8m to WP |
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A solid tempo anticipated with Hard Attack and Mr Fortrus ahead of Montero and Dracarys. KA YING LUCKY (1) treks to the South Island, and he has a good record on both the courses here. He has struck form at the right time, and 1000m is his pet trip. A wide gate will make things tougher, but if the track is heavy, then it may be a blessing in disguise. On top. BEST ROSE (6) was less than a length from the winner at Ashburton when second in her penultimate start, followed by a sixth placing as the favourite here 7 weeks ago. Dropping back to 1000m is the key, and she is worth another chance. Follow your money. MR FORTRUS (2) resumes from a spell and has relocated to the South Island since his last run at Whanganui in January. He comes to hand quickly and must be respected fresh. RUSSIAN ROSETTE (8) needed her fresh up run on the poly track just over 5 weeks ago, and she usually improves quickly with racing. Include in all top 4 combos to be safe in an even contest. JETSTREAM (3) dropped in class and was too good for BM60 company on the poly track here last start. Include. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ka Ying Lucky each way.
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| 1 | 99463 |
KA YING LUCKY
SUZY GORDON 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG GLENN HACCHE, PAULINE MCGAUIGAN, REX DAWKINS, MATE VLASIC, CALLAN TALBOT, DAVID AITKINS, JOHN CROSS, DAVID WARD, BARRY SMITH & SUZY GORDON At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Awapuni Synthetic on May 31 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Bodacious Kate carrying 57kg at $2.50. The start before that 6th of 12 at Otaki on May 16 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Dollybird carrying 54.5kg at $35.80. Worth following up. |
13 KAVISH CHOWDHOORY |
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| 2 | 1309x |
MR FORTRUS
JOHN BLACKADDER 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG B W FOOTE & E J WOOD Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Wanganui January 10 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Cooper carrying 56kg at $12.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Taupo October 10 over 1100m slow track defeating Sabik with 57.5kg at $9.90. Expect a bold showing. |
10 M HUDSON |
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| 3 | 17591 |
JETSTREAM
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG C D & E A COWELL, G H & R J CARR, L VIBERT, S WEBSTER & M R PITMAN Most recently won by 1.4 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic June 10 over 1200m defeating Thats Charming carrying 59kg at $5.60. The start before that 9th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 14 over 1200m, 9 len behind Enterprise with 58.5kg at $17. Coming back in distance but brings the right form to the table and can go on with it. |
3 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 4 | 71054 |
EXPLODE
BRUCE TAPPER 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG PARAMOUNT STUD LTD & WINDSOR PARK STUD LTD Most recently 4th of 16 at Wingatui on May 31 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Who Rox The House carrying 58kg at $19.30. The run before that 5th of 12 at Ascot Park on April 19 over 1400m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Iffin Doubt Dance with 55.5kg at $6.50. Major player. |
6 BILLY JACOBSON |
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| 5 | x0208 |
MONTERO
KIERAN MCCAULEY 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG K MCCAULEY & M SELINGER Comes off a 56 day let-up. At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 16 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Nuncio carrying 57.5kg at $58.40. Before that 10th of 13 at this track on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Pure Artist with 59kg at $14.60. Fully tested. |
1 SIMA MXOTHWA |
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| 6 | 7x626 |
BEST ROSE
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG STANDARD 2080 LTD Comes here off a 49-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 15 at this track on May 2 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Moon Goddess carrying 57.5kg at $3.90. The run before that 2nd of 11 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Royal Sovereigns with 55kg at $6.30. One of the better chances. |
8 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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| 7 | 2216x |
DRACARYS
STEVEN WOODSFORD 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG N MORRIS, G M MALONE, A L PASCOE, F S MCCARTHY, K M PECK & S J WOODSFORD Mare back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at Kumara January 10 over 1150m, soft track; 3.5 len behind El Vaquero carrying 57kg at $6.90. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at Wingatui September 5 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Matakana Perkynana carrying 57.5kg at $39.30. Expect a bold showing. |
9 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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| 8 | 539x0 |
RUSSIAN ROSETTE
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG P CONNOLLY, A DENNIS, D MCNICHOLL, G PROCTOR, A WALTERS, P WILSON, M & J WOODS & PITMAN RACING $2 A DAY SYNDICATE Second-up. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after four months 10th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 14 over 1200m, 11 len behind Enterprise carrying 55.5kg at $16.20. Previously second-up 5th of 15 at this track on November 15 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Pete's Pride with 55kg at $16.30. Fitter and ready for sharp improvement. |
7 A NAJIB |
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| 9 | 63610 |
FULL CREAM
RUSSELL MCKAY & ASHLEY HARRINGTON 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG D J BROOK Last start 12th of 14 at Wingatui on May 31 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Undisputed with 56.5kg at $23.90. The run before that won by 0.6 len at this track May 2 over 1200m in soft going defeating Paper Moon carrying 55.5kg at $22.50. Can atone. |
2 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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| 10 | 886x3 |
AVITUS
STEVEN WOODSFORD 7YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG MURRAY CUTTANCE, A L PASCOE & S J WOODSFORD Second-up. First-up after six months 3rd of 10 at this track on June 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Leedox with 58kg at $14.10. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at this track on November 12 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Charm Manhattan carrying 57kg at $28.80. Good return but may struggle. |
5 AKSHAY BALLOO |
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| 11 | 21003 |
HARD ATTACK
ANDREW CARSTON 4YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG D COLE, N COLE, S COLE, A CARTSON, O MILNE, M VENKATESH, D GREEN, PUSSY GALORE SYND, K & P SULLIVAN Last start 3rd of 12 at Oamaru on June 14 over 1200m, slow going 0.6 len behind Mis Speaks with 55kg at $10.30. The race before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 14 over 1200m, 20 len behind Enterprise with 55kg at $36.70. Can play a role in the outcome. |
12 MS K WILLIAMS |
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| 12 | 9p7x0 |
SHEZAHAPPYONE
JESS LAND 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG JESS LAND EQUESTRIAN LTD, TARA HARPER, OLD CELTS SYNDICATE, KAREN LIVINGSTONE, KEVIN & NATALIE MCANULTY, NAT LANE & LINDA SMART Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 12 at Oamaru on June 14 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Mis Speaks with 54kg at $35.30. Previously second-up didn't finish the race at Reefton January 7 over 1020m. Looks to have a big job ahead again. |
4 KENDRA BAKKER |
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| 13 | x7800 |
RUNNINWITHTHEDEVIL
AINSLEY MCLEOD 5YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG AINSLEY MCLEOD & PETER CORBETT At the latest run ran second last of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 10 over 1200m, 8 len behind Jetstream carrying 55kg at $77.20. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 27 over 1600m, 6 len behind Iron Maiden carrying 55kg at $48.80. Needs to do more. |
11 T R MOSELEY |
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