RICCARTON PARK 25 Jun 2026
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RACECOURSE HOTEL & MOTOR LODGE RATING 65 1600m Track: SYNTHETIC True |
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A solid tempo is anticipated with Lucky Ferrando and Epilogue kicking up to hold out the next wave. MY SHARONA (2) was only nudged out by a short-head fresh up here at the end of April over 1400m, and then found that trip too short for her last time out, running on too late for seventh. The extra 200m is the key, and she can have the last say this time. WREN (4) followed up an overdue win with a gutsy third, beaten less than a length just over 2 weeks ago. She is in a good space and can figure in the top 3 again. KOPUTAROA (3) has been building his fitness levels, and should be close to his peak fourth up from a spell. He maps to settle a touch closer than usual from the pole position, and he could be one to bolster any top 4 combos. FREEDOM REINS (10) only battled on the turf here 9 days ago when following on from a pair of minor placings on this poly course. A good draw and a 3kg claim will help her bounce straight back into the money here. WINTER BLAZE (7) has been unsuited by racing over some shorter trips recently. She steps up to 1600m, and is not out of this. Each way. SUGGESTED PLAY: My Sharona can win, and Winter Blaze at some each-way value.
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LUCKY FERRANDO
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG JOHN PARSONS Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 13 at Oamaru on June 14 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Way Out West with 58.5kg at $9.70. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track on May 14 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Purple Prose with 58kg at $5.90. Can play a role in the outcome. |
2 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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| 2 | 67x27 |
MY SHARONA
ANNA FURLONG 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG 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 Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 0.2 len behind Queen Of Naples with 57kg at $7.20. Last start eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track on June 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind Moon Money with 57kg at $5.30. Hard to beat on her best form. |
8 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 3 | 5x096 |
KOPUTAROA
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG MRS K G PARSONS Last start 6th of 11 at Riccarton Park on June 16 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Mininjagirl with 56kg at $10.40. The start before that settled back and ran on when 9th of 12 at this track on June 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind Moon Money carrying 59kg at $27.70. Can turn things around. |
1 T R MOSELEY |
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| 4 | 88513 |
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 Racing well recently. Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on June 10 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Powerofpersuasion with 56kg at $11. The race before that won by a 0.3 len at this track May 27 over 1600m defeating Freedom Reins with 55.5kg at $8.90. Shapes as one of the key chances. |
5 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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| 5 | 404x0 |
CAPTAIN UPHAM
ALAN BROWNE 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG EST LATE H J FERGUSON Second run back. First-up after four months ran second last of 12 at this track on June 10 over 1400m, 9 len behind Moon Money carrying 58.5kg at $49.20. Previously second-up ran second last of 13 at this track on December 5 over 1600m, 15 len behind Cognoscenti carrying 56.5kg at $58.10. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes. |
6 CHOON K KWO |
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| 6 | 800x0 |
WAL
AINSLEY MCLEOD 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG PETER CORBETT, AINSLEY MCLEOD & CHASE A FOX RACING SYNDICATE Second-up. First-up after three months ran second last of 13 at Riccarton Park on June 16 over 1600m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Don Pauly carrying 56kg at $27.90. Previously second-up ran last of 14 at Trentham on May 17 2025 over 1600m, slow going 18 len behind Mohi Place with 58.5kg at $14.20. Still early in the prep and might need more time. |
4 ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE |
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| 7 | x3558 |
WINTER BLAZE
BRUCE TAPPER 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG CLEARVIEW PARK LTD Most recently 8th of 11 at this track on June 10 over 1200m, 5 len behind Jetstream carrying 56kg at $9.30. The start before that 5th of 14 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1400m, 3 len behind Sacred Dior carrying 55.5kg at $14.40. Can play a role in the outcome. |
10 R D BEEHARRY |
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| 8 | 0x090 |
CUTOUT
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG P G LYON Dual acceptor. Last start 11th of 13 at Riccarton Park on June 16 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Don Pauly carrying 55kg at $26.50. The run before that 9th of 11 at this track on May 27 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Iron Maiden with 57.5kg at $62.30. Will be harder to beat this time. |
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| 9 | 36620 |
EPILOGUE
JOHN & KAREN PARSONS 6YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG DIANE HODGE, MARK HODGE, SARAH HODGE, MARK RITCHIE, ROBERT MCGILLIVRAY, LESLIE SEATON, GLEN WHITE, ANDREW FRYER, JASON WARDLE, MICHAEL PIAGGI Last start 10th of 12 at this track on June 10 over 1400m, 8 len behind Moon Money with 56.5kg at $21.90. Before that 2nd of 11 at this track on May 27 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Iron Maiden with 54kg at $11.70. Among the chances on her best form. |
9 KENDRA BAKKER |
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| 10 | 50228 |
FREEDOM REINS
ANDREW CARSTON 6YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG A CARSTON, K PETERS & L PORTEOUS Most recently didn't do much in the run home; 8th of 11 at Riccarton Park on June 16 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Mininjagirl with 54kg at $8.70. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track on May 27 over 1600m, 0.3 len behind Wren carrying 53.5kg at $8.90. Better than last start so she deserves another chance. |
3 SIMA MXOTHWA |
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