RICCARTON PARK   06 Aug 2025
 
GOING:

3F AT WEST FITZROY APARTMENTS MAIDEN 1400m

Track: AW     True  

Reasonable tempo with French Fille probably leading but a few others should keep her honest. RESERVED (4) was a beaten favourite here over a mile last start and has not been helping himself by making slow starts recently. He is likely to go back from a wide gate this time, but won't be bottled up on the fence, which will allow him to make an uninterrupted run when needed. Follow your money in this modest contest. ROYAL ASSENT (8) is an ex-North Island-trained mare who was runner-up here when resuming from a spell nearly 2 weeks ago. She will only continue to improve with racing and should pick up her first win at short notice. NAVY ICON (1) has turned a corner since joining the Clint Isdale stable. He handles both of the poly tracks in the North Island, and deserves to go one better in this. SIR SIGARO (2) stuck on gamely here last time out and has Michael McNab in the saddle this time. Stick with him from a good gate.
1 78032 NAVY ICON
CLINTON ISDALE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
CLINTON ISDALE & B & V EARNSHAW
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 9 at Awapuni Synthetic on July 17 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Our Akashinga carrying 55kg at $6.10. Before that 3rd of 9 at Awapuni Synthetic on July 4 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Revo with 54kg at $5.50. Working up to a win. Likely to measure up again.
5
JOE DOYLE
TURQUOISE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND
2 9x602 SIR SIGARO
SAMANTHA WYNNE
4YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
A B HARPER, MRS K R HARPER, MRS J F KILKELLY, T KILKELLY
Dual acceptor. Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track on July 24 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Pure Artist carrying 56.5kg at $11.10. The race before that 10th of 13 at this track on July 9 over 1400m, 7 len behind Montero with 58.5kg at $14.40. Impressed last start. Among the chances.
4
M MCNAB
LIGHT BLUE,BROWN QUARTERS,ARMBANDS, quarters cap
3 820x LE ROGIER
NAYTON MITCHELL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J HOWISON
Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Reefton January 8 over 1400m, soft track; 10 len behind Fun Test with 58.5kg at $11.50. On debut eighth of 13 at Ashburton December 18 over 1200m, 6 len behind Lillian with 57.5kg at $79.20. Capable of a bright return.
7
BRETT MURRAY
PURPLE,WHITE CHECKS
4 x6748 RESERVED
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P W LOCK
Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on July 24 over 1600m, 6 len behind Enterprise Gem with 58.5kg at $3.60. The race before that 4th of 13 at this track on July 9 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Montero with 58.5kg at $6.40. Looks well-placed to return to form.
10
KAVISH CHOWDHOORY
RED,SILVER FERN,WHITE STRIPES SLEEVES,CAP
5 000x8 ENTRENCH
AINSLEY MCLEOD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
KAREN HOLDEM & PETER CORBETT
Second-up. First-up after 16 months 8th of 10 at this track on July 24 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Jetstream with 58.5kg at $121.70. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Oamaru on June 22 2023 over 1400m, slow going 13 len behind Wattabreeze with 58.5kg at $19.50. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.
6
ROHAN MUDHOO
DARK GOLDENROD, BLACK TARTAN, DARK GOLDENROD, BLACK CHECKS SLEEVES, BLACK CAP, RED POM POM
6 09x69 PAIXIANO
KRYSTAL-MARIE WILLIAMS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
DONNA GREEN
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 11 at this track on July 9 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Cape Horn with 54.5kg at $63.40. Second-up second last of 10 at this track on July 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Jetstream carrying 54.5kg at $30.30. Not doing enough.
2
FLOOR MOERMAN
EMERALD GREEN, GOLD BAND & ARMBANDS, RED SLEEVES & CAP
7 83345 OUR SALLYANN
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
MRS L VIBERT & K WEBSTER
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 5th of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Speed Dial carrying 56.5kg at $7.40. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on June 26 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Red Star Bella carrying 57.5kg at $3.70. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
12
RED,SILVER FERN,WHITE STRIPES SLEEVES,CAP
8 8x2 ROYAL ASSENT
LISA YOUNG
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
C MCLACHLAN
Third race start. First start 8th of 11 at Te Rapa 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 24 over 1200m, in the wet; 5 len behind Suit Yourself carrying 55.5kg at $24.80. Returned from break 2nd of 10 at this track on July 24 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Jetstream carrying 56.5kg at $15.70. Sure to run well.
1
T R MOSELEY
Navy blue , white quarters, white sleeves, navy blue & white chequered cap
9 40844 FRENCH FILLE
ANDREW CARSTON
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
A J CARSTON, D H F GREEN, N & T A JAMES, T D PARROTT, PUSSY GALORE SYNDICATE & E G RITCHIE
Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 10 at this track on July 24 over 1200m, 4 len behind Jetstream carrying 53.5kg at $16.70. Before that 4th of 11 at this track on July 9 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Cape Horn carrying 52.5kg at $16.30. Definite winning chance. Can improve and should figure in the finish.
9
AYUSH MUDHOO
BLACK, RED EPAULETTES, BLACK SLEEVES WITH RED SEAMS, RED CAP
10 x3080 APPROACHING
RUSSELL MCKAY & ASHLEY HARRINGTON
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
D J BROOK
Most recently second last of 14 at Oamaru on July 20 over 1200m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Satin Doll carrying 56.5kg at $42.60. The run before that 8th of 10 at Tauranga on May 28 over 1400m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Vadanova with 57.5kg at $18. Prefer to see her back in form.
3
TONI DAVIES
LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE CROSSED SASHES & CAP
11 7 WARRIOR OF WAR
DANNY CROZIER
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
DANNY CROZIER, SCOTT LAMING & RACHEL DEEGAN
Was at a huge quote at debut, 7th of 10 at this track on July 24 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Jetstream with 56.5kg at $59.80. Can't tip her on what we've seen to date.
8
BRIDGET GRYLLS
WHITE,RED FIVE HEARTS,CAP
12 0 ANDINA
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
MRS K G PARSONS
At debut, ran last of 10 at this track on July 24 over 1200m, 7 len behind Jetstream carrying 53.5kg at $7. Will take a lot from that run and is open to improvement.
1
L T HEMI
RED,WHITE MALTESE CROSS,INDIGO SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS,CAP