NZ - Riverton - Race 2

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

11.4K

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Verdict

LEMON CURD (3) was beaten by a nose at Ascot Park 3 starts back, and her 2 subsequent runs have not been too bad. She is unbeaten in 2 starts on this track, and from a handy gate in a small field, she can get the job done. GO LOTTE (6) only battled here on Saturday. If the track comes up really wet, then she will be a top 3 chance this time. VINO VALENTINO (2) was a game fifth on Saturday, and will be peaking third up from a spell. She has top 4 claims again. MARELLA MISS (9) was a brave third on the first day, and can secure a cosy trip from the pole position. She will run another honest race here. FLASH ROCA (7) was much better when finishing third here on Saturday, and a similar effort will take her close to winning this.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	At the latest run 7th of 10 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1m, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Maybe Diva with 123lbs at $5.80. The start before that eased back early on 6th of 11 at Wingatui on February 28 over 7f, slow going 2 len behind Trader carrying 127lbs at $5.90. Should run well. 1st Pick 3 Lemon Curd Jockey: Kendra Bakker Trainer: Robert Dennis J: Kendra Bakker T: Robert Dennis	75	-	-	-	39%
Analysis At the latest run 7th of 10 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1m, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Maybe Diva with 123lbs at $5.80. The start before that eased back early on 6th of 11 at Wingatui on February 28 over 7f, slow going 2 len behind Trader carrying 127lbs at $5.90. Should run well.
1	Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 10 at Wingatui on March 15 over 7 ½f, slow going 0.5 len behind Inflamed with 117lbs at $5.10. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Wingatui on February 28 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.1 len behind Trader carrying 126lbs at $7.50. Has ability and is expected to run well again. 2nd Pick 1 Monaghan Boy Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Kelvin Tyler J: Non Runner T: Kelvin Tyler	98	-	-	-	27%	Scratched
Analysis Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 10 at Wingatui on March 15 over 7 ½f, slow going 0.5 len behind Inflamed with 117lbs at $5.10. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Wingatui on February 28 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.1 len behind Trader carrying 126lbs at $7.50. Has ability and is expected to run well again.
4	Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently won by a 0.3 len at this track March 8 over 7f on a heavy track defeating Monte Khan with 122lbs at $8.80. The start before that from last on the turn 10th of 16 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1m, slow going 4 len behind The Ocean Heart carrying 126lbs at $31.60. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes. 3rd Pick 4 Bonsai Bob Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Lisa Vaughan J: Non Runner T: Lisa Vaughan	71	-	-	-	7%	Scratched
Analysis Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently won by a 0.3 len at this track March 8 over 7f on a heavy track defeating Monte Khan with 122lbs at $8.80. The start before that from last on the turn 10th of 16 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1m, slow going 4 len behind The Ocean Heart carrying 126lbs at $31.60. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.

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