{"id":30030,"date":"2026-06-25T08:21:31","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T20:21:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=30030"},"modified":"2026-06-25T08:21:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T20:21:32","slug":"riccarton-synthetic-tips-preview-thursday-25-june","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/06\/riccarton-synthetic-tips-preview-thursday-25-june\/","title":{"rendered":"Riccarton Synthetic Tips & Preview | Thursday 25 June"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Riccarton Synthetic hosts an eight-race program on Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Selections for each of the eight races below:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Riccarton Synthetic Race <\/div>\n
3 Enchanted Delight<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Enchanted Delight (#3) resumes here, last sighted finishing down the track at Kurow where she pulled up with excuses that day. She heads here without a trial under her belt but has typically performed well fresh in the past. Her career best run came at this course\/distance, where she surged home from the back of the field for 2nd. She should appreciate the small field and looks capable of running well in a fresh state.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riccarton Park Synthetic R1 – NZB WEANLING SALE SELLING TODAY MDN<\/span> <\/div>
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7th<\/span><\/div>
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3. Enchanted Delight (6)<\/span>
J: Ohara Najib<\/span> 56.5kg<\/span><\/div>
0209X<\/span>T: Michael & Matthew Pitman<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.80<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 25\/06\/2026 12:01:42 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Synthetic Race 2<\/div>\n
2 La Bella Nera<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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La Bella Nera (#2) ran a good race for 4th first-up at Oamaru, where she got back in the small field and was making up good ground late. She should be better for the run heading here and maps to possibly lead this small field if ridden positively, in what looks a race lacking tempo. Her form on the polytrack is hit and miss, but if she can dictate affairs out in front under Tina Comignaghi as expected, she could give a big sight.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riccarton Park Synthetic R2 – GRAND NATIONAL TICKETS ON SALE NOW OPEN HCP<\/span> <\/div>
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1st<\/span><\/div>
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2. La Bella Nera (4)<\/span>
J: Tina Comignaghi<\/span> 55.5kg<\/span><\/div>
406X4<\/span>T: John & Karen Parsons<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.65<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 25\/06\/2026 12:30:34 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Synthetic Race 3<\/div>\n
2 Mr Bully Tee<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Mr Bully Tee (#2) didn\u2019t fire last start here on the turf, where he was held up early in the straight but didn\u2019t let down once clear, finishing a distant 8th. He comes here on the quick back-up and draws to follow the likely leader Peecee Pussycat throughout. Tina Comignaghi jumping aboard is a positive and he should get his chance to run an improved race in this small field. Capable of better and should get his chance to show it.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riccarton Park Synthetic R3 – GRANDSTAND EATERY IN THE PHAR LAP RATING 75<\/span> <\/div>
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1st<\/span><\/div>
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2. Mr Bully Tee (2)<\/span>
J: Tina Comignaghi<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
53908<\/span>T: Lance Robinson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.28<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 25\/06\/2026 01:03:10 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Synthetic Race 4<\/div>\n
1 Fah Rong<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Fah Rong (#1) produced one of his best efforts yet in his 22-start career when finishing off strongly for 2nd here over 1400m last start. He looks to find a comparable maiden on paper and should be suited by the rise to 1600m. He maps to get a cart forward from Warrior Boy drawn underneath, which should give Tina Comignaghi every chance to find a position not far from the speed early. Looks hard to beat if he runs up to that last-start 2nd.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riccarton Park Synthetic R4 – SPEIGHT’S SUMMIT ULTRA ON TAP MDN<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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1st<\/span><\/div>
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1. Fah Rong (13)<\/span>
J: Tina Comignaghi<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
67442<\/span>T: Pam Robson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.90<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.70<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 25\/06\/2026 01:39:17 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Synthetic Race 5<\/div>\n
5 Russian Blues<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Tip of The Day<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Russian Blues (#5) arguably should have won here last start, where she was poking through with a likely looking bid on two occasions in the straight before being shut out both times, finishing 3rd right on the heels of the winner. She maps to find a very similar run in transit from the handy draw and this race doesn\u2019t look any tougher on paper. The way she has been closing off over 1200m suggests the rise to 1400m here shouldn\u2019t pose any concerns. The one to beat with even luck in running.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riccarton Park Synthetic R5 – ENTAIN\/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES MDN<\/span> <\/div>
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2nd<\/span><\/div>
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5. Russian Blues (3)<\/span>
J: Kendra Bakker<\/span> 55.5kg<\/span><\/div>
X7333<\/span>T: Lance Robinson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.75<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 25\/06\/2026 02:13:54 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Synthetic Race 6<\/div>\n
6 Red Star Soot<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Red Star Soot (#6) caught the eye here last start when finishing off from the back into 8th, where he was held up early in the straight before sprinting well once clear. He gets a big swing in barriers for this, which should see him able to position at least a couple of pairs closer to the speed. The blinkers go on and he gets a senior rider aboard for this assignment. Should be thereabouts with clear galloping room.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riccarton Park Synthetic R6 – THE PAVILION OPENING NOVEMBER 2026 RATING 65<\/span> <\/div>
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8th<\/span><\/div>
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6. Red Star Soot (2)<\/span>
J: Corey Campbell<\/span> 57.5kg<\/span><\/div>
15078<\/span>T: Les Didham<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 25\/06\/2026 02:49:25 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Synthetic Race 7<\/div>\n
5 New Beginning <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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New Beginning (#5) comes here third-up, last seen finishing 3rd here over 1600m where she finished off fairly well in the straight after being held up at a crucial stage early in the straight. She should strip fitter again heading here and the step up to 2200m looks okay in what should be a moderately run affair. She maps to settle not far from the speed from the low draw, where she should be afforded every chance. A very winnable race for her.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riccarton Park Synthetic R7 – CUP WEEK HOSPITALITY ON SALE 29 JUNE HCP<\/span> <\/div>
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4th<\/span><\/div>
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5. New Beginning (1)<\/span>
J: Akshay Balloo<\/span> 57.5kg<\/span><\/div>
89X23<\/span>T: John Blackadder<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.90<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 25\/06\/2026 03:30:01 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Riccarton Synthetic Race 8<\/div>\n
1 Lucky Ferrando<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Lucky Ferrando (#1) comes into this off a last start 10th at Oamaru, where he had to burn early to find a forward position and didn\u2019t finish his race off thereafter. He gets his best barrier draw in some time and maps to settle up near the speed in what looks an even tempo on paper. Tina Comignaghi jumping back aboard and the switch back to the polytrack both look positives for his chances also. Shapes as the one to beat.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riccarton Park Synthetic R8 – RACECOURSE HOTEL & MOTOR LODGE RATING 65<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Lucky Ferrando (2)<\/span>
J: Tina Comignaghi<\/span> 59kg<\/span><\/div>
08430<\/span>T: John & Karen Parsons<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.35<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.26<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 25\/06\/2026 04:01:20 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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