RICCARTON PARK 25 Jun 2026
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GRAND NATIONAL TICKETS ON SALE NOW OPEN HANDICAP 1200m Track: SYNTHETIC True |
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Just a moderate tempo without an obvious speed influence. BOSS 'N' HIGHHEELS (6) will be suited by the small field, and with the step up to open class, she will carry the minimum 54kg here. She handles the poly track and should go close to taking this out. MOTIONTIME (3) beat a very smart poly track performer 6 weeks ago, and that form has since been franked. She is meeting a similar field, and can make it back-to-back wins. VIVACIOUS (4) finished fourth behind the top pick the last time they met, and she meets her on better terms at the weights this time. A good draw should see her right in the finish again. LA BELLA NERA (2) peaked on her run when resuming at Oamaru 11 days ago, and she has performed well on the poly track here in the past. She had throat surgery during her spell, and she will be looking to make up for a modest campaign earlier in the season. She has a good gate and should be a quick improver. THIRD DECREE (1) was not far away here 6 weeks ago, and this is her pet trip. Include in all top 4 combos. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boss 'N' Highheels to win.
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| 1 | 70025 |
THIRD DECREE
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 6YO BROWN MARE 60.0KG R J ALLAN, L J GREEN, P R HARRISON & S M K HAY Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start 5th of 7 at this track on May 14 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Motiontime carrying 58kg at $3.40. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Riccarton Park on May 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.1 len behind Insatiable carrying 56.5kg at $5.60. Definite winning chance. Rates highly and is among the chances. |
3 KAVISH CHOWDHOORY |
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| 2 | 406x4 |
LA BELLA NERA
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS 6YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG MRS K G PARSONS Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 8 at Oamaru on June 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Express Coup carrying 54kg at $13.80. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at this track on August 21 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Gemma Flitz with 57kg at $6.10. Has a solid second-up record and is in the mix. |
4 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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| 3 | 34381 |
MOTIONTIME
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG R D SUTHERLAND Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run won by a 0.3 len at this track May 14 over 1200m defeating Tumuch carrying 52kg at $15.50. Before that 8th of 15 at Riccarton Park on May 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Toronto carrying 58kg at $33.90. One of the chief contenders. |
5 A NAJIB |
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| 4 | 15394 |
VIVACIOUS
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG FORTUNA VIVACIOUS SYNDICATE (MGR: JOHN GALVIN) Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 4th of 8 at this track on May 27 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Boss 'N' Highheels carrying 59kg at $4.40. The run before that got back early 9th of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 5 len behind Dimaggio with 57.5kg at $4.70. Right in the mix. |
2 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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| 5 | 80x20 |
CHARBANO
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG R W DALZELL, I FREER, J H & N GROWCOTT, D J & J D LOWSLEY, J B SILCOCK, T & W A THOMAS Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at this track on May 27 over 1200m, 0.3 len behind Boss 'N' Highheels with 59kg at $19.60. Second-up 10th of 12 at Riccarton Park on June 20 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Undisputed with 59.5kg at $32.80. Certainly worth another chance. |
1 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 6 | 44712 |
BOSS 'N' HIGHHEELS
TERRI RAE 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG BRENT & CHERRY TAYLOR & FAITH TAYLOR Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 7 at this track on June 10 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Hey Now carrying 54kg at $2.60. Before that favourite; won by a 0.3 len at this track May 27 over 1200m defeating Charbano with 53.5kg at $2. Well placed. Certainly worth another chance. |
6 L T HEMI |
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