RICCARTON PARK 26 Aug 2026
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ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES 1200m Track: SYNTHETIC True |
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Cracking tempo looks assured with many of these capable of pushing on early. AYUMI (1) went close to winning again here after clearing her maiden status with a stylish performance, and her last start 6 days ago for fourth was also good. This is easier, and she is the one to beat. STEEZY (2) made progress last season, and is resuming from a spell with a recent trial win at Timaru under her belt. Drawing the pole in a small field will help, and with the aid of a 3kg claim, she can make an immediate impact fresh. OUR SALLYANN (6) is still a maiden, and because of that, she will carry less weight than usual. This field is probably only slightly tougher than what she has been facing, and a top 3 finish would be no surprise. I'M FEELING LUCKY (3) should now be ready to show some form, and she is a top 4 chance. MYSTIC OCEAN (4) will join SAILOR GIRL (5) in the fight for fourth, fifth and sixth place. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ayumi can take this out, and Steezy for the quinella.
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| 1 | 50124 |
AYUMI
DAVID WALSH 4YO BROWN MARE 59.0KG KARL ALLPRESS, JOSH ALLPRESS, HOPJAM SYNDICATE, THREE BROS SYNDICATE, HILARY SUTHERLAND & DAVID WALSH Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 8 at this track on August 20 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Phazed carrying 54.5kg at $4.20. The start before that 2nd of 10 at this track on August 5 over 1200m, 0.1 len behind Captain Roy with 54kg at $5.30. Sure to go close. |
4 ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE |
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| 2 | 1275x |
STEEZY
ANDREW CARSTON 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG BRENT TAYLOR, CHERRY TAYLOR, ELLA TAYLOR & FAITH TAYLOR Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 14 at Riverton in the LR Gore Guineas April 4 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Better Shared carrying 55kg at $13.90. First up last campaign sixth of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse November 19 over 1200m, 4 len behind Blushing with 56kg at $2.30. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Looks all set for a positive return. |
1 SIMA MXOTHWA |
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| 3 | x7687 |
I'M FEELING LUCKY
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG M R PITMAN, C V PITMAN & G D PITMAN Last start 7th of 17 at Riccarton Park on August 1 over 1200m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Guzzler carrying 54kg at $85.80. The start before that ran last of 8 at this track on July 23 over 1200m, 8 len behind Overstate with 56kg at $7.70. Capable on her day and is one of the top 4 chances. |
2 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 4 | 76438 |
MYSTIC OCEAN
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG I P MACRAE & MRS L VIBERT Most recently 8th of 14 at this track on August 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Elegant Explosive carrying 56kg at $7.90. The start before that 3rd of 13 at this track on July 8 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Holdem with 54kg at $19.70. Can hit the frame with the right run. |
6 BRIDGET GRYLLS |
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| 5 | 00040 |
SAILOR GIRL
TRENT YESBERG 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG L BRYDEN, DEFECT FREE SYNDICATE, D IREMONGER, P MAGILL, R REID, C WILLIAMS, S & T YESBERG Last start ran last of 10 at this track on August 5 over 1200m, 10 len behind Captain Roy carrying 53kg at $20.80. The start before that 4th of 8 at this track on July 23 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Overstate with 53.5kg at $3.80. Hard to catch, but can do better. |
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| 6 | 22724 |
OUR SALLYANN
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG MRS L VIBERT & K WEBSTER Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 9 at this track on August 5 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Gota Hunch with 56.5kg at $5. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track on July 8 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Russian Blues with 56.5kg at $8. Expect she will figure in the top 4 here. |
3 OHARA NAJIB |
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