RICCARTON PARK 25 Jun 2026
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THE PAVILION OPENING NOVEMBER 2026 RATING 65 1200m Track: AW True |
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Lots of speed predominantly from Holdem, Mr Fortrus and Giannis. MR FORTRUS (1) has a mind of his own, and he has since relocated to the South Island after a couple of modest efforts to round off his last prep. He comes to hand quickly and will drop down in class for his resuming run. He has not been seen at any public trials, and if he doesn't need the hit-out, then he is the one to beat. THATS CHARMING (7) has raced his way back into form since returning to the poly course here, and he caught the eye with a big late finish for second in BM60 company just over 2 weeks ago. He drops 5.5kg after a 3kg claim, and he should be hard to beat. HOLDEM (4) resumes from a spell, and she saves her best for this poly surface. Tina Comignaghi has picked up the ride, and her stable has just hit some form. Follow any market leads. INTO THE WIND (2) franked her impressive trial win by scoring fresh up here 15 days ago. He has the pole position again, and he can take the next step immediately. JACK ATTACK (8) should be ready to show some good form fourth up. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mr Fortrus can win if he is ready.
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MR FORTRUS
JOHN BLACKADDER 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG B W FOOTE & E J WOOD Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation 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 carrying 57.5kg at $9.90. Best figures should see him run well. |
8 AKSHAY BALLOO |
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INTO THE WIND
KRYSTAL-MARIE WILLIAMS 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG JACKIE & GEORGE BURROWS, RAY ABERNETHY Second-up. First-up after seven months scored a big 3 len win at this track June 10 over 1200m defeating Loose 'N' Vegas with 58.5kg at $6.10. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at Cromwell on November 28 over 1220m, slow going 12 len behind Lucky Ferrando with 57kg at $23.40. Improver who can measure up again. |
1 T R MOSELEY |
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| 3 | 26066 |
GIANNIS
LYN PRENDERGAST 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG DEB KINGSLAND, G DAWSON, THE THREE WISE MEN SYND, J, D & C FOGARTY, A MURFITT, C MATTHEWS, R DURHAM, N SIKMA, A & M FITZSIMONS, GO CHARLIE SYND & DR R MEREDITH, J ROBERTS, T ROBERTS & B ROBERTS At the latest run ran second last of 7 at this track on June 10 over 1200m, 5 len behind Hey Now carrying 54kg at $10.20. Before that 6th of 8 at this track on May 27 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Boss 'N' Highheels with 54kg at $12.50. Finds a suitable race and can turn things around. |
4 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 4 | 9348x |
HOLDEM
MEG CUNNEEN 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG P J CUNNEEN BLOODSTOCK LTD Is first-up after a break of 12 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Ashburton April 2 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Royal Sovereigns carrying 58kg at $4.40. When resuming last campaign second last of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse December 28 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Second Chance with 54kg at $9.10. Should give a great sight. |
9 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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HOT COCO
NAYTON MITCHELL 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG MISS M E CUNNEEN & N R MITCHELL First-up. Finished off last campaign 13th of 16 at Riccarton Park November 15 over 1400m, in the wet; 9 len behind Airpark Hustler with 56kg at $39.40. When resuming last campaign sixth of 12 at Ashburton October 11 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Elusive Impact with 54kg at $40.40. Prefer to see how she returns. |
5 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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RED STAR SOOT
L DIDHAM 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG R W A WELSH, M W HAASE & S T MOFFETT Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 13 at this track on May 27 over 1400m, 5 len behind Pax Mundi carrying 56kg at $16.10. The start before that 7th of 15 at Riccarton Park on May 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Moon Goddess with 56.5kg at $12.90. Rates highly on best efforts and can turn things around. |
2 C A CAMPBELL |
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| 7 | 86232 |
THATS CHARMING
ANDREW CARSTON 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG A J CARSTON, M I & W K CULLEN, K M & MRS V D DOWLING, G D GILLANDERS, D H F GREEN, C E & M HUGHES, P D LUND, R & R MCCLEAN, J E MCDOUGALL, M MORRIS, B J & M SHEPPARD, P J STECHMAN, C C & MRS J M TAURI, A & B TREVATHAN & EST LATE J E WALLACE Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 11 at this track on June 10 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Jetstream with 60kg at $4.10. The run before that 3rd of 8 at this track on May 27 over 1200m, 0.4 len behind Boss 'N' Highheels carrying 54kg at $14.30. Genuine type who is sure to run well. |
7 SIMA MXOTHWA |
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JACK ATTACK
ROBBIE HOLMES 8YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG MARILYN FORD, BRENDAN FORD, GERRY FORD & SCOTT FORD, ALLEN CHINN & RITA TURNER Most recently 7th of 11 at this track on June 10 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Jetstream with 57kg at $7.90. The race before that 12th of 14 at this track on May 14 over 1200m, 13 len behind Enterprise carrying 58.5kg at $55.20. In the mix. |
6 ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE |
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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 Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 10th of 14 at this track on May 14 over 1200m, 11 len behind Enterprise with 55.5kg at $16.20. Second run from a spell 8th of 12 at Riccarton Park on June 20 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Montero carrying 54.5kg at $25.10. Likely to find this out of reach. |
3 KAVISH CHOWDHOORY |
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