NZ - Riverton - Race 9

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

11.4K

VIEW

Verdict

THE RED RHINO (7) has changed stables since his last start at Riccarton, where he gave him rather quickly. He will appreciate some one-on-one care, and he is nicely placed in this after a 7lbs claim. If ready, he can take this out at some good value. DAVID MOSS (1) needed his fresh-up run badly here nearly a month ago, and he might need this hit-out as well, but he meets a modest field, and his best would take him a long way to winning this. GENTLE BEN (2) has been mixing his form, and has a good record on this track. He has found the right race, and he is expected to bounce back into some form here. COCKAHOOP (3) was in good form earlier in the year, but has mixed his results since then. He cops a decent draw, and he is well worth including in all top 4 combos. ENDEAN AFFAIR (8) is proving to be hard to catch, but he is another in a race full of each-way chances, who can take this out if he is in the right mood.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation 16th of 18 at Riccarton Park January 24 over 1m, in the wet, 20 len behind Flamboyance carrying 127lbs at $14.60. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Phar Lap Racecourse October 9 over 6f slow track defeating Fawke Lightning with 129lbs at $14. Looks a key runner. 1st Pick 7 The Red Rhino Jockey: Floor Moerman Trainer: Kara Dickson J: Floor Moerman T: Kara Dickson	52	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation 16th of 18 at Riccarton Park January 24 over 1m, in the wet, 20 len behind Flamboyance carrying 127lbs at $14.60. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Phar Lap Racecourse October 9 over 6f slow track defeating Fawke Lightning with 129lbs at $14. Looks a key runner.
1	Second run back. First-up after five months 9th of 12 at this track on March 8 over 7f, in the wet, 18 len behind Bonsai Bob carrying 132lbs at $6.30. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at this track Rating 65 on April 21 over 7f, on rain affected going, 7 len behind Freddie Time with 123lbs at $19.40. Will come on from that run and is among the better hopes. 2nd Pick 1 David Moss Jockey: Krishna Mudhoo Trainer: Jo-Ann Gordon J: Krishna Mudhoo T: Jo-Ann Gordon	79	-	-	-	5%	20/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after five months 9th of 12 at this track on March 8 over 7f, in the wet, 18 len behind Bonsai Bob carrying 132lbs at $6.30. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at this track Rating 65 on April 21 over 7f, on rain affected going, 7 len behind Freddie Time with 123lbs at $19.40. Will come on from that run and is among the better hopes.
2	At the latest run 10th of 15 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1m, 5.5 len behind Perlino carrying 131lbs at $27.80. The start before that 4th of 16 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1m, on a slow track, 1.1 len behind The Ocean Heart carrying 131lbs at $19. In a suitable race and is among the leading chances. 3rd Pick 2 Gentle Ben Jockey: Terry Moseley Trainer: Bill Mcnamara J: Terry Moseley T: Bill Mcnamara	91	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis At the latest run 10th of 15 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 1m, 5.5 len behind Perlino carrying 131lbs at $27.80. The start before that 4th of 16 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1m, on a slow track, 1.1 len behind The Ocean Heart carrying 131lbs at $19. In a suitable race and is among the leading chances.

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