Riccarton 20 Jun 2026
GOING: S(7)
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OPTIMISE FERTILISERS & EQUI-LISE RATING 75 1600m Track: SOFT 6 Out 6m to the 1000m then out 8m to WP |
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Looks a keen contest with Where's Wally and Powerofpersuasion pressing for the lead with Balance Of Power and The Boss Lady close at hand. POWEROFPERSUASION (9) did not take long to find winning form after relocating from the North Island earlier in the year, winning on the poly track here 10 days ago very comfortably. She drops 2kg with the step up in class, and she can repeat the dose. THE BOSS LADY (8) is a very progressive mare who peaked on her fresh-up run at Wingatui late in the run home when finishing ninth. She will relish a return to racing on her home course here, and she can make amends. Stick with her. CANASTA (4) fought on gamely for third as the favourite at Wingatui last start, finishing just under a length from the winner that day. She revels on a heavy track and won't lack any fitness. Follow your money. BALANCE OF POWER (3) ran on late off a slow pace here on the poly track 10 days ago, and a return to form is not far away for this handy gelding. All of his form has been on wet turf courses, and he can figure in the top 4 here at a nice price. MR BULLY TEE (2) is also a rough top 4 hope. SUGGESTED PLAY: Powerofpersuasion can win again.
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WHERE'S WALLY
ANDREW CARSTON 9YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A J CARSTON, D G & H A VOICE Last start raced on the pace before fading 12th of 14 at Wingatui on May 31 over 1600m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Tralee Bay carrying 60kg at $28.80. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Ascot Park on May 10 over 1600m, on a wet track; 1.2 len behind Flash Roca carrying 56.5kg at $34.40. Might struggle again. |
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| 2 | x5390 |
MR BULLY TEE
LANCE ROBINSON 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MERV HALL & FIONA ANDERSEN, LANCE & CHRISTINE ROBINSON At the latest run ran second last of 14 at Wingatui on May 31 over 1600m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Tralee Bay carrying 59.5kg at $9.90. The run before that 9th of 11 at this track on May 2 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Stonybreck with 53kg at $22.50. Rates highly and is worth another chance. |
1 C A CAMPBELL |
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| 3 | 7x006 |
BALANCE OF POWER
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG J O ANDERSON, DJ BLOODSTOCK PARTNERSHIP, M K DURLING, GN & CM BLOODSTOCK LTD, J F & MRS P L HEPBURN, C W KWOK, R LAU, T N SIMPSON, TE AKAU STUD & WESTONLEA BLOODSTOCK Most recently ran second last of 7 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 10 over 1600m, 2 len behind Purple Prose carrying 57.5kg at $13.10. The run before that raced on the pace before fading ran second last of 13 at this track on May 2 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind O'riordan carrying 58.5kg at $7.60. Draws out again but capable of a bold run. |
11 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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| 4 | 71283 |
CANASTA
ANNA FURLONG 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG P J CUNNEEN BLOODSTOCK LTD Most recently 3rd of 14 at Wingatui on May 31 over 1600m, in the wet; 0.9 len behind Tralee Bay carrying 56.5kg at $5.80. The race before that from last on the turn 8th of 11 at this track on May 2 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Stonybreck with 54kg at $12. Leading contender. |
8 BILLY JACOBSON |
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| 5 | 51317 |
GREAT ADVENTURE
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG MRS D PITMAN Returns from a 37-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 14 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Dimaggio with 56.5kg at $11.10. Before that came from midfield and won by 1.2 len at this track May 2 over 1600m in soft going defeating Jack Crabb carrying 59kg at $18. Sure to be prominent. |
4 A NAJIB |
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| 6 | 100x0 |
FABLUE
ASHLEY FRYE 7YO BAY MARE 56.0KG R J BENTLEY, D FORD, MISS A L FRYE, C M HARPER, M T KELLS, P J ROSS, R P RUWHIU, S TOMLINSON, J WAITOA & MISS K L YOUNG Second-up. First-up after nine months ran second last of 12 at Oamaru on June 14 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Abit Sassy carrying 57kg at $14.30. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Wingatui on May 23 2025 over 1600m, on a wet track; 24 len behind Call Me Al carrying 54.5kg at $23.70. Is a second up winner in the past and should improve on the last effort. |
6 AKSHAY BALLOO |
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DELMONICO
ANDREW CARSTON 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG ANDARI LTD Most recently 5th of 7 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 10 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Purple Prose with 56.5kg at $7. The race before that from last on the turn 4th of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 27 over 1600m, 2 len behind Bella Luce with 56.5kg at $11.30. Worth including. |
9 SIMA MXOTHWA |
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THE BOSS LADY
JAMIE BULLARD 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG R K LLOYD, J S BULLARD, M W HAMILTON Racing second-up today. Last start 9th of 14 at Wingatui on May 31 over 1600m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Tralee Bay carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. At only start last preparation won by a 0.3 len at this track February 18 over 1600m in the wet defeating Goddess carrying 59kg at $3.50. Will take a lot from that run and looks tough to beat. |
13 BRIDGET GRYLLS |
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POWEROFPERSUASION
TERRI RAE 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG D C PANTELOS Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 27 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Pax Mundi carrying 58kg at $8.90. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 0.8 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic June 10 over 1600m defeating Red Star Bella carrying 57kg at $1.70. Rates highly and sure to play a big role. |
3 L T HEMI |
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| 10 | 210x5 |
ENTERPRISE GEM
MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN 5YO GREY MARE 54.0KG DIANE PITMAN & MATTHEW PITMAN Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 27 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Boss 'N' Highheels carrying 52.5kg at $17.60. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 9 over 1400m, 3 len behind Montero carrying 53.5kg at $10.40. Among the better chances in this line up. |
10 AMBER RIDDELL |
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FLYING CELEBRATION
AINSLEY MCLEOD 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG CHASE A FOX RACING SYNDICATE, P R CORBETT & MS A J MCLEOD At the latest run 9th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 10 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Powerofpersuasion with 57.5kg at $91. The run before that 12th of 16 at Wingatui on May 31 over 1600m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Strobe Light carrying 54kg at $44.40. Will need to do a lot more. |
7 BRANDON MAY |
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| 12 | 8200x |
URASKYFULLASTARS
SARAH DRING 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG SARAH DRING, LISA DUNBAR, A & R LETHBRIDGE Resuming after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 at Ashburton October 31 over 2200m, soft track; 16 len behind Cosmetic Virtue with 56.5kg at $17.50. Previously first up; second last of 17 at this track Rating 65 August 2 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 17 len behind Fablue with 55.5kg at $45.30. Will improve on whatever she does in this. |
2 M HUDSON |
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| 13 | 890x5 |
RUBY SUNRISE
SARAH DRING 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG 12 MONKEYS SYNDICATE, HEDWOOD THOROUGHBREDS LTD & MISS W M WAKEFIELD Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 11 at this track on June 16 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Mininjagirl with 55kg at $19.50. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Omoto on January 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Bozo with 57kg at $32.30. Looks up against it here and prefer others. |
12 M HUDSON |
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