NZ - Riverton - Race 8

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

OPEN

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

MONAGHAN BOY (8) has been racing well out of his grade, and he was a tough winner here on Saturday. Another honest effort can be expected. Each way. MASTER MARKO (2) will be rock-hard fit, and he fought hard when finishing third at Wingatui last start, even though he probably should have run past them that day. He likes his home track, and he is a must for all combos. WILLIS (3) has been racing well in some tougher fields than this, and he drops down to a nice weight for this. He will put himself right on the pace from his good draw, and he will be fighting out the finish. Each way. ROCHELLO (6) was a game runner-up here on Saturday, and she has top 3 claims again.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Wingatui November 4 over 7f, 5.5 len behind Inflamed carrying 125lbs at $4.40. When resuming last campaign third in a small field at Te Aroha March 29 2025 over 5 ¾f, 2.25 len behind Velocious carrying 122lbs at $10.90. Shapes as a leading contender. 1st Pick 1 Martell Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Kelvin Tyler J: Non Runner T: Kelvin Tyler	98	-	-	-	12%	Scratched
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Wingatui November 4 over 7f, 5.5 len behind Inflamed carrying 125lbs at $4.40. When resuming last campaign third in a small field at Te Aroha March 29 2025 over 5 ¾f, 2.25 len behind Velocious carrying 122lbs at $10.90. Shapes as a leading contender.
8	Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Wingatui on March 15 over 7 ½f, slow going 0.5 len behind Inflamed carrying 117lbs at $5.10. The race before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Wingatui on February 28 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.1 len behind Trader carrying 126lbs at $7.50. Great chance to score. 2nd Pick 8 Monaghan Boy Jockey: Kendra Bakker Trainer: Kelvin Tyler J: Kendra Bakker T: Kelvin Tyler	89	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Wingatui on March 15 over 7 ½f, slow going 0.5 len behind Inflamed carrying 117lbs at $5.10. The race before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Wingatui on February 28 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.1 len behind Trader carrying 126lbs at $7.50. Great chance to score.
2	Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Wingatui on March 27 over 7f, slow going 1.1 len behind Megalomaniac carrying 127lbs at $4.60. Before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 13 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1m, 2.25 len behind Royal Valour with 119lbs at $17.30. Nicely placed and can get the job done. 3rd Pick 2 Master Marko Jockey: Floor Moerman Trainer: Kelvin Tyler J: Floor Moerman T: Kelvin Tyler	139	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Wingatui on March 27 over 7f, slow going 1.1 len behind Megalomaniac carrying 127lbs at $4.60. Before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 13 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1m, 2.25 len behind Royal Valour with 119lbs at $17.30. Nicely placed and can get the job done.

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