RICCARTON PARK 25 Jun 2026
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CUP WEEK HOSPITALITY ON SALE 29 JUNE RATING 60 2200m Track: SYNTHETIC True |
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A solid tempo is anticipated with Cutout and Bernardo kicking up to hold out the next wave. BERNARDO (1) makes his poly track debut after making the move recently to join a South Island stable. His last run was nearly 4 weeks ago over 2040m at Whanganui, so he won't lack fitness, and with a drop to BM60 grade, he will be hard to beat. NEW BEGINNING (5) won a trial prior to finishing in the money twice in as many starts this prep. She maps to receive the run of the race, and stepping up an extra 600m is the ideal next step at this stage of her campaign. Stick with her. SINCERE (3) made up late ground over this trip on the turf at Oamaru 11 days ago, and he is usually better on the poly here. He has not won for some time, but he does have each-way claims at this level. ADIOS VAMONOS (7) should be at her peak fitness fourth up, and she will relish getting out this trip for the first time. Include in all top 4 combos. CORRECTION (2) drops back in class from a poor run at BM75 level here last start over 1600m. He is worth another chance over a more suitable, longer journey. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bernardo can win this.
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BERNARDO
ANDREW CARSTON 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG K T MYERS & J KING Last start 9th of 14 at Wanganui on May 30 over 2040m, slow going 6 len behind Coney Island with 56kg at $10. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Hastings on May 21 over 2100m, in the wet; 5 len behind Kwanza carrying 56kg at $6.70. Capable of sharp improvement. |
4 SIMA MXOTHWA |
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CORRECTION
BRIAN COURT AND JESSE O’FLAHERTY 6YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG COURTCO RACING LTD, J O'FLAHERTY, L O'FLAHERTY, B O'FLAHERTY, N CLODE & H FEAST Last start ran last of 7 at this track on June 10 over 1600m, 6 len behind Purple Prose carrying 54kg at $26.30. The start before that 5th of 13 at this track on May 27 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Wren with 59.5kg at $11. Good enough to make amends. |
11 C A CAMPBELL |
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SINCERE
ANDREW CARSTON 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P REIDIE, M SCULLY, C, J & W FRETWELL, C HOUSTON, H DARRY, CARSTON RACING (NO.1) SYNDICATE, MAKING MEMOIRS SYNDICATE, I & S KININMONTH, A MURFITT & R QUIRK Most recently 5th of 14 at Oamaru on June 14 over 2200m, slow going 6 len behind Saint Brigid carrying 57kg at $24.10. The race before that 8th of 11 at this track on May 27 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind Roca Mile with 54.5kg at $9.70. Terrific chance to return to form. |
9 L T HEMI |
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CUTOUT
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P G LYON Dual acceptor. At the latest run 11th of 13 at Riccarton Park on June 16 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Don Pauly carrying 55kg at $26.50. Before that 9th of 11 at this track on May 27 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Iron Maiden carrying 57.5kg at $62.30. Rates highly and is among the chances. |
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NEW BEGINNING
JOHN BLACKADDER 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG T, J & C LINES, T SKEVINGTON, J & S BLACKADDER Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 14 at this track on May 14 over 1600m, 0.7 len behind Red Star Bella with 55kg at $10.50. Second-up raced on the pace when 3rd of 13 at this track on May 27 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Wren with 57kg at $6.40. Sure to prove hard to beat. |
1 AKSHAY BALLOO |
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STRONG
BRUCE TAPPER 6YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG A BATEY, N BULLICK, T COLTMAN, J F G CROFT, G J HARBINSON, C HART, C MALCOLM, D PALMER, K L TAPPER & T WEIZMAN Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start 7th of 11 at this track on May 27 over 2200m, 4 len behind Roca Mile with 56kg at $19.50. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading ran second last of 12 at Ascot Park on April 19 over 2215m, on a wet track; 18 len behind Maximus Augustus with 57.5kg at $7.20. Will be harder to beat this time. |
10 R D BEEHARRY |
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ADIOS VAMONOS
MIKE MCCANN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG N R MITCHELL, M CUNNEEN & P WINCHESTER At the latest run 9th of 11 at Riccarton Park on June 16 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Mininjagirl with 55.5kg at $11.80. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 13 at this track on May 27 over 1600m, 4 len behind Wren carrying 55kg at $14.50. Is capable on her day and is not out of it. |
5 JACK TAPLIN |
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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 Most recently ran second last of 11 at this track on June 10 over 1600m, 6 len behind Powerofpersuasion carrying 55.5kg at $18.90. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 11 at this track on May 27 over 1600m, 2 len behind Iron Maiden with 57.5kg at $33.20. Others make more appeal. |
8 T R MOSELEY |
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EL FUEGO
MALCOLM PRICE 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG W BAILEY, K J CONDON, MS C T MOIR & MRS G PRICE Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran second last of 13 at this track on May 27 over 1600m, 13 len behind Wren carrying 57.5kg at $59. Second run from a spell 9th of 13 at Riccarton Park on June 16 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Don Pauly carrying 55kg at $55.30. Might need one more. |
3 BRIDGET GRYLLS |
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GO PRO
NAYTON MITCHELL 3YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG C S & J G BEATSON Dual acceptor. Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track on June 10 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Lochmara Bay with 57.5kg at $13.90. The race before that 5th of 14 at this track on May 14 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Heartbreaker carrying 58.5kg at $33.70. Don't underestimate. |
7 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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HONOKA
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG N TURNER Most recently 7th of 11 at Riccarton Park on June 16 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Mininjagirl with 54kg at $14.80. The race before that 8th of 11 at this track on June 10 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Powerofpersuasion carrying 54kg at $46.70. Unreliable and needs to lift. |
2 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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