RICCARTON PARK   10 Jun 2026
 
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RACECOURSE HOTEL & MOTOR LODGE RATING 65 1400m

Track: AW     True  

Solid tempo with Gattina leading from Red Label and Epilogue. RED LABEL (11) needed her first run back from a spell, and then improved quickly to finish second here 2 weeks ago when trying to make all the running. She is peaking at the right time, and can take them all the way this time. MIRAQUA (8) only battled over 1600m here a fortnight ago, and dropping back to 1400m should suit him. HIs best form is up to any in this field, and he could add some top 4 value for any combos. KOPUTAROA (3) had an excuse fresh up here nearly 4 weeks ago, and will have a senior hoop replacing an apprentice this time. His stable is firing up, and he would not be a shock winner. DAKOTA (6) won by a short-head on the turf here in April, and then ran on late for sixth here last time out. She has been given time to get over that last effort, and from a good gate, she is worth including on ability alone. EPILOGUE (12) fought gamely for second here last time out, and he is another who is normally very competitive at this level. Don't risk him. SUGGESTED PLAY: Miraqua and Koputaroa at each way value.
1 13907 MOON MONEY
LYN PRENDERGAST
6YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
D KINGSLAND, D CALVERLEY, G DAWSON, G HARRISON, B WILSON, B HAWKINS, G DONALDSON, G CALVERLEY, A SMITH, K HARTLEY, B CRESSEY & L BELL
Most recently 7th of 13 at Wingatui on May 31 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Airpark Hustler carrying 54kg at $10.10. The race before that 11th of 15 at Riccarton Park on May 2 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Toronto with 53.5kg at $41.40. In the right race this time and is among the chances.
6
JACK TAPLIN
SILVER , LIGHT BLUE CHEVRONS, STRIPED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
2 167x2 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
Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after three months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 0.2 len behind Queen Of Naples carrying 57kg at $7.20. Previously second-up 11th of 16 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Aladdins Jem carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Sure to be fitter and cannot be discounted.
10
ALAN LAI
BLACK, YELLOW STRIPE, BLACK, WHITE DIAGONAL STRIPES SLEEVES, BLACK CAP
3 415x0 KOPUTAROA
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
MRS K G PARSONS
Second run back. First-up after a year second last of 14 at this track on May 14 over 1600m, 17 len behind Purple Prose with 55kg at $56.70. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at Wingatui on March 16 2025 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Haggle carrying 54.5kg at $18.30. Better placed this time so should run a bold race.
9
BRIDGET GRYLLS
RED, WHITE MALTESE CROSS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS , CAP
4 1404x CAPTAIN UPHAM
ALAN BROWNE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
EST LATE H J FERGUSON
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Ashburton February 20 over 1400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Super Sincere with 58kg at $22.90. When resuming last campaign eighth of 14 at Ashburton October 31 over 1400m, soft track; 5 len behind Epilogue carrying 57kg at $88.30. Might need a run or two.
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CHOON K KWO
NAVY , ORANGE LIGHTNING BOLT , SLEEVES , NAVY STRIPES , CAP , ORANGE STRIPES
5 0x905 ELECTRIC ZOU
LISA YOUNG
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
C MCLACHLAN & L K YOUNG
Most recently 5th of 8 at this track on May 14 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Fakeittillumakeit carrying 59kg at $10.40. Before that ran last of 14 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1200m, 11 len behind Jetstream with 58.5kg at $26.30. Well placed and can do much better.
8
BILLY JACOBSON
NAVY, WHITE CHECKS, NAVY QUARTERS,WHITE SLEEVES,CAP,NAVY CHECKS
6 49x16 DAKOTA
DEAN MACGREGOR
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
DEAN, ALBY & MATTHEW MACGREGOR
Third-up today. Comes off a 41 day let-up. First-up won by a 0.2 len at Riccarton Park April 11 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Student Of War with 56kg at $8.30. Second-up got back early 6th of 11 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Queen Of Naples with 57.5kg at $7.70. Willing to forgive the last run; can atone.
3
AKSHAY BALLOO
red, green tartan, white sash & white sleeves, green cap, red quartered
7 49000 ARDEE BOY
AINSLEY MCLEOD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
AINSLEY MCLEOD & PETER CORBETT
At the latest run ran last of 14 at Wingatui on May 31 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Undisputed carrying 58.5kg at $87.40. The race before that 11th of 14 at this track on May 14 over 1200m, 13 len behind Enterprise with 59.5kg at $64.30. Hard to have in this tough line-up.
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BRANDON MAY
NAVY , LIGHT PINK FIVE DIAMONDS, WHITE SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK CUFFS, COLLAR
8 70896 MIRAQUA
DANNY FRYE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D B FRYE
Most recently 6th of 13 at this track on May 27 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Wren with 60kg at $10.60. The start before that 9th of 15 at Riccarton Park on May 2 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Moon Goddess carrying 58kg at $39.30. Can improve again. Terrific chance to return to form.
2
TRISTON MOODLEY
WHITE, RED VEE,BLUE SLEEVES, RED CAP
9 0613l GATTINA
MIKE MCCANN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
MIKE MCCANN, BJ JEFFERIES, PHIL BLACKTOPP, DAVE FORRESTER, KRISSIE & MATT KALNINS, MURRAY CAMPBELL, KEVIN HARE, ANNETTE NEWMANN, MAX SKELTON, DARRYN POWER, MEG FULFORD, ABRAM DE VRIES, NIKKI GRAHAM, LUCY ELPHICK, TONIE DE VRIES, MICHELE DE VRIES, LIAM BRENNAN & MORGAN POWELL
Last start didn't finish the race at this track May 27 over 1400m. The run before that 3rd of 14 at this track on May 14 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Enterprise carrying 54.5kg at $16.80. Looks fully tested.
5
T R MOSELEY
ROYAL BLUE, EMERALD GREEN STARS, ARMBANDS, STARS CAP
10 73914 GROUSE
ROSS BECKETT
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
N MCCROSTIE, I ANDERSON, R AUSTIN, K BURGESS, G COLLINS, M FULLER, A & S DAVIS, D GRENFELL, V & B LANGTON, B KELLY, D LUCAS, M HUMPHRIES, S MCMAHON, D STEPHENS, T MILLS, R MURDOCH, D PARK & B PELLING
Most recently 4th of 13 at this track on May 27 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Pax Mundi carrying 53.5kg at $23.90. The race before that won by a 0.4 len at this track May 14 over 1200m defeating Student Of War carrying 53.5kg at $35.20. Will need to do a bit more.
1
ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE
WHITE, GREEN SPOTS, SPOTS SLEEVES, GREEN CAP
11 53x02 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
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last of 11 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 8 len behind Queen Of Naples carrying 55.5kg at $7.30. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 13 at this track on May 27 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Pax Mundi with 53.5kg at $25.30. Bold showing expected.
4
KENDRA BAKKER
PURPLE,GOLD SEAMS,PURPLE SLEEVES,GOLD DIAMOND ARMBANDS,CAP,PURPLE SEAMS
12 53662 EPILOGUE
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS
6YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
DIANE HODGE, MARK HODGE, SARAH HODGE, MARK RITCHIE, ROBERT MCGILLIVRAY, LESLIE SEATON, GLEN WHITE, ANDREW FRYER, JASON WARDLE, MICHAEL PIAGGI
Most recently 2nd of 11 at this track on May 27 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Iron Maiden carrying 54kg at $11.70. The start before that faded in the straight 6th of 11 at this track on April 30 over 1600m, 3 len behind Purple Prose with 57.5kg at $8.40. Can play a role in the outcome.
12
COURTNEY BARNES
RED, WHITE MALTESE CROSS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, CAP
13 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. Last start 8th of 11 at this track on May 27 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Iron Maiden with 56kg at $11.10. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track on May 14 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Fakeittillumakeit carrying 53kg at $10.60. Not keen on her chances.
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ORANGE, YELLOW QUARTERS, DIABLO SLEEVES, QUARTERS CAP