RICCARTON PARK   10 Jun 2026
 
GOING:

ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES 1600m

Track: AW     True  

Without a great deal of early pace evident She's Sinatra may lead the way over Powerofpersuasion. POWEROFPERSUASION (1) made an encouraging debut for her new connections from the powerful Terrie Rae stable when finishing third fresh up here 2 weeks ago over 1400m, She has won her only start over 1600m, and she is the one to beat for us. ALIENA (2) boomed home for an impressive maiden win at Ashburton, and has since carried on with that form with 2 further minor placings on this surface. Stick with her on an each-way basis. IRON MAIDEN (4) followed up her solid fresh up effort here with a strong finishing win on this track 2 weeks ago. She is up from BM60 to BM65 level here, but she is up to the task. Include in all combos. SHE'S SINATRA (7) capped off her improving form with a neck win at Ashburton nearly 8 weeks ago. If she doesn't need this run, then she is worth including again. RED STAR BELLA (6) showed her preference for this surface when winning here nearly 4 weeks ago at this level. Each way. WREN (8) was a solid BM60 winner here 2 weeks ago, and she has top 4 claims here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Powerofpersuasion to win.
1 140x3 POWEROFPERSUASION
TERRI RAE
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
D C PANTELOS
Second run back. First-up after six months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 at this track on May 27 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Pax Mundi with 58kg at $8.90. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Matamata on September 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind King William carrying 57kg at $6.20. Fitter and is a leading contender.
4
JACK TAPLIN
ROYAL BLUE, RED, YELLOW , WHITE MULTI CHEQUERS (BODY & SLEEVES) & CAP
2 05132 ALIENA
DANNY FRYE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
EDWARD LOW & ANGELA CARMICHAEL
Form hard to fault. At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 14 at this track on May 14 over 1600m, 0.4 len behind Purple Prose carrying 56.5kg at $16.70. The race before that 3rd of 11 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Queen Of Naples with 57.5kg at $17.70. Shapes as one of the key chances.
3
T R MOSELEY
GOLD, DENIM DIAGONAL STRIPES, MAROON SASH
3 90000 FLYING CELEBRATION
AINSLEY MCLEOD
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
CHASE A FOX RACING SYNDICATE, P R CORBETT & MS A J MCLEOD
Most recently got back early 12th of 16 at Wingatui on May 31 over 1600m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Strobe Light with 54kg at $44.40. The start before that 12th of 14 at this track on May 14 over 1600m, 15 len behind Purple Prose carrying 58kg at $115.30. Hard to recommended.
6
BRANDON MAY
GOLD, BLACK TARTAN, GOLD, BLACK CHECKS SLEEVES, BLACK CAP, RED POM POM
4 07x71 IRON MAIDEN
LANCE ROBINSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
B A SHEAT & C P WILSON PARTNERSHIP
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 10 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 2 len behind Arctic Jewel with 55.5kg at $15.20. Last start won by 0.6 len at this track May 27 over 1600m defeating Epilogue with 55kg at $6.50. Found her best form now. Rates highly and should prove hard to beat.
9
KENDRA BAKKER
PURPLE,GOLD SEAMS,PURPLE SLEEVES,GOLD DIAMOND ARMBANDS,CAP,PURPLE SEAMS
5 72067 LIFE OF RILEY
TERRI RAE
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D C (JIM) PANTELOS
Most recently 7th of 16 at Wingatui on May 31 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Who Rox The House with 57kg at $7.30. The race before that 6th of 16 at Riccarton Park on April 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Nuncio with 55kg at $16.10. In the right race this time and shouldn’t be far away.
13
INDIGO,WHITE DISC,STRIPES SLEEVES,CAP
6 06651 RED STAR BELLA
L DIDHAM
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
R WELSH, B WILLIAMS, M HAASE, S MOFFETT, K MARSHALL
At the latest run came from midfield and won by 0.7 len at this track May 14 over 1600m defeating New Beginning carrying 55kg at $10.10. Before that 5th of 11 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Queen Of Naples carrying 54.5kg at $9.70. Won last start and is well-placed again.
8
C A CAMPBELL
GOLD, BLUE five SPOTS
7 09421 SHE'S SINATRA
LANCE ROBINSON
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
PACIFIC PEARL RACING SYNDICATE #2
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 55-day let-up. Last start came from midfield and won by a 0.4 len at Ashburton April 16 over 1600m defeating Percival carrying 56.5kg at $6.30. Before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 13 at Ashburton on April 2 over 1600m, slow going head behind Giggly Gal with 56.5kg at $18.90. Consistent on the all weather and is expected to go close.
2
COURTNEY BARNES
PURPLE,GOLD SEAMS,PURPLE SLEEVES,GOLD DIAMOND ARMBANDS,CAP,PURPLE SEAMS
8 98851 WREN
NAYTON MITCHELL
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D & R HAWTHORNE, D HIROKI, C JOHNSON, MISS N J LLOYD, B & J MCINERNEY, N R MITCHELL, MRS K L PETERS, B A WILKINSON & P WINCHESTER
At the latest run won by a 0.3 len at this track May 27 over 1600m defeating Freedom Reins carrying 55.5kg at $8.90. The run before that 5th of 14 at this track on May 14 over 1600m, 2 len behind Red Star Bella with 55kg at $12.50. Should go well.
7
AMBER RIDDELL
PURPLE,WHITE CHECKS
9 x0006 BELLUTTA
MIKE MCCANN
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
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
At the latest run from last on the turn 6th of 11 at this track on May 27 over 1600m, 2 len behind Iron Maiden carrying 57.5kg at $33.20. The start before that 12th of 14 at this track on May 14 over 1600m, 6 len behind Red Star Bella with 57kg at $40.80. Can hit the frame with the right run.
10
ROUSHAN KHAN
BLUE, GREEN FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, BLUE CAP, GREEN STARS
10 1000x APPROACHING
RUSSELL MCKAY & ASHLEY HARRINGTON
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
D J BROOK
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 16 at Riccarton Park February 4 over 2000m, soft track; 22 len behind Words Of Mine with 54.5kg at $81. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at Matamata April 17 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Afterglo carrying 57kg at $26. Might be better off following this run.
5
TRISTON MOODLEY
LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE CROSSED SASHES & CAP
11 98348 LADY GEORGIANA
KEVIN MCAULEY
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
A ANDERSON, S BROOK, K MCAULEY, C MCKELLAR, G MCQUILKEN, M MCQUILKIN, D MORRISON, M TIMLIN, R WARLOW & WE'VE GOT THE TROTS SYNDICATE (MGR: ARMAND VAN DER EIK)
Dual acceptor. Most recently 8th of 11 at this track on May 27 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Iron Maiden carrying 56kg at $11.10. The start before that 4th of 8 at this track on May 14 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Fakeittillumakeit with 53kg at $10.60. Happy to overlook.
2
ORANGE, YELLOW QUARTERS, DIABLO SLEEVES, QUARTERS CAP
12 47x57 DA VINCI GIRL
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN
8YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
M PITMAN, S N SCHOLES, K W WILLIAMS & T C PULLEY
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 11 at this track on April 30 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Purple Prose with 53.5kg at $27.30. Second-up 7th of 11 at this track on May 27 over 1600m, 2 len behind Iron Maiden carrying 55.5kg at $12.50. Must raise the bar to threaten in this field.
1
A NAJIB
RED, SILVER FERN, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPES, CAP
13 0x997 HONOKA
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
N TURNER
Most recently from last on the turn 7th of 13 at this track on May 27 over 1600m, 4 len behind Wren carrying 53.5kg at $26. The run before that 9th of 11 at this track on April 30 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Purple Prose carrying 56kg at $24.50. Will need to do a lot more.
11
AKSHAY BALLOO
RED, WHITE MALTESE CROSS, INDIGO SLEEVES, WHITE ARM BANDS, WHITE CAP