RICCARTON PARK 30 Apr 2026
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ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES 1400m Track: SYNTHETIC True |
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Moderate tempo expected with Red Label likely to find the front over My Sharona and Good Craic. DAKOTA (4) had the money on fresh up, and got the job done by a short-head in a driving late finish on the turf here nearly 3 weeks ago. She will be even sharper second up, and the extra 200m is no problem. She is capable of repeating the dose. QUEEN OF NAPLES (3) looked good when winning 2 races on his course last season, and she has had a recent Ashburton trial to sharpen her up for her return. She is stronger now, and she can make an immediate impact. CELTIC BLING (2) seems to be at her best on this surface, and she will be peaking after having 4 runs back from a spell. She lands in the pole position, and she will be hard to hold out. ALIENA (5) let down powerfully from near last on the turn to score comfortably by more than a length at Ashburton 2 weeks ago. She has a superior gate, and with a similar effort, she can figure in the top 3 again. RED LABEL (6) likes to run along in front sometimes, and fresh up, she could take some pegging back should she lead up early on. Include. SUGGESTED PLAY: Dakota can win again.
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| 1 | 1167x |
MY SHARONA
ANNA FURLONG 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG DEBSA BREEDING SYNDICATE, ETERNAL OPTIMISTS SYNDICATE, M MARKHAM, D G PRENDERGAST, M J REID, A RIDDLE, MRS H K & R J THISTOLL, C TSE, G WALLACE & R WILSON Resuming after a spell of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Ascot Park February 14 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Monaghan Boy carrying 55.5kg at $5.40. When resuming last campaign fourth of 13 at Ashburton October 31 over 1200m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Serendipitous carrying 56.5kg at $3.50. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs. |
3 ALAN LAI |
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| 2 | x3454 |
CELTIC BLING
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG TE AKAU STUD & GN & CM BLOODSTOCK LTD Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Sacred Dior carrying 56.5kg at $5.20. Before that 5th of 13 at Riccarton Park on March 4 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Canasta with 57.5kg at $7.90. Rates highly today can run a much improved race. |
1 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 3 | 5630x |
QUEEN OF NAPLES
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG TE AKAU TIMELY RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Resuming after 12 weeks in the paddock. Finished off last preparation 13th of 16 at Riccarton Park Rating 65 February 4 over 1600m, soft track; 7 len behind Professional Lad with 56.5kg at $10.20. Previously first up; eighth of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse October 9 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Enterprise carrying 54.5kg at $6.50. Looks all set for a bright return. |
5 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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| 4 | 49x1 |
DAKOTA
DEAN MACGREGOR 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG DEAN, ALBY & MATTHEW MACGREGOR Second-up. First-up after five months won by a 0.2 len at Riccarton Park April 11 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Student Of War with 56kg at $8.30. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Ashburton on October 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Flipper carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. Back in fine order and is sure to prove hard to beat. |
9 AKSHAY BALLOO |
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| 5 | 9x051 |
ALIENA
DANNY FRYE 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG EDWARD LOW & ANGELA CARMICHAEL Last start was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.1 len at Ashburton April 16 over 1400m defeating Andina with 57.5kg at $65.80. The race before that 5th of 11 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Global Jewel carrying 56.5kg at $30. Shapes as a top chance again. |
2 M HUDSON |
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| 6 | 9753x |
RED LABEL
LANCE ROBINSON 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG N & D ROONEY, R ROONEY, A ROONEY, J LATIMER, E LATIMER, J CROMBIE, P CROMBIE, A CROMBIE, G PROCTOR & L ROBINSON Resuming after ten weeks in the paddock. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Ashburton February 20 over 1400m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Super Sincere with 54.5kg at $2.60. First up last campaign sixth of 11 at Ashburton October 19 over 1200m, 7 len behind Platinum Pantheon carrying 54.5kg at $12.30. Expecting a strong run fresh. |
11 KENDRA BAKKER |
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| 7 | 600x0 |
BELLUTTA
MIKE MCCANN 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG MIKE MCCANN, DAVE BOWEN, WE'VE GOT THE TROTS SYNDICATE (MGR: ARMAND VAN DER EIK), DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES SYNDICATE NO.2, ANETTE NEWMANN, ALISON ROBIN, ALISON ALDRIDGE, JUDY & BRAM DE VRIES, MARK SMITH, KATHY MCCANN, KRISSIE & MATT KALNINS Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1400m, 8 len behind Sacred Dior carrying 56.5kg at $34.30. Previously second-up got back early 14th of 18 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1600m, 7 len behind Pequot with 58kg at $94.10. Rates highly and should improve. |
4 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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| 8 | 91x00 |
PORTHOUSE LADY
KRYSTAL-MARIE WILLIAMS 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG K WILLIAMS, S CUNNINGHAM, J LAKING, D MCHUGH, S MILLIGAN, H STEVENSON Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up second last of 11 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Royal Sovereigns carrying 57.5kg at $26.50. Second-up eased back early on 10th of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Sacred Dior carrying 55.5kg at $25.80. Has ability but must find a little more. |
8 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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| 9 | 21030 |
GOOD CRAIC
ANDREW CARSTON 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG A CARSTON Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 61-day let-up. Last start ran last of 14 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Claudius Maximuss carrying 56kg at $15.80. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Hakadecree with 55.5kg at $23.40. Certainly worth another chance. |
7 SIMA MXOTHWA |
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| 10 | 31800 |
QUINTAIN
EMMA WYATT 5YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG PURE FUN SYNDICATE & D KINGSLAND At the latest run eased back early on 13th of 18 at Riccarton Park on April 11 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Awesome Lineup carrying 55.5kg at $68. The race before that 10th of 14 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Staphanos Queen carrying 56kg at $41.80. Makes no appeal. |
10 K R HERCOCK |
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| 11 | 6x066 |
RED STAR BELLA
L DIDHAM 4YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG R WELSH, B WILLIAMS, M HAASE, S MOFFETT, K MARSHALL At the latest run 6th of 11 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Royal Sovereigns carrying 55.5kg at $25. Before that 6th of 14 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Jetstream carrying 54.5kg at $83. Has had too many chances. |
6 DONOVAN COOPER |
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