NZ - Riverton - Race 1

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

14.5K

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Verdict

CLANCY (2) needs to improve and has the visor blinkers on for the first time. Terry Moseley is riding well, and the pair merits healthy respect in a poor field. AYE YOU (1) has been trying to win a race for a long time, and has yet to be tried on anything other than a wet track. He has the pole position, and in this field, that might be enough to see him figure in the top 3 for the first time in his career. ANGEL'S ARMY (8) has a home track advantage and did have some market support on debut in June. She has a good draw and is worth including in all top 4 combos. HURRICANE DOLLY (6) will be peaking third up, and is the best of the rest.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Most recently 6th of 12 at Gore on December 21 over 6f, on a wet track, 9 len behind Maria Pilar carrying 129lbs at $36.30. The start before that ran last of 14 at Wingatui on November 4 over 6f, 10 len behind Red Invader with 129lbs at $14.30. Anticipating a big run. 1st Pick 2 Clancy Jockey: Terry Moseley Trainer: Steven Prince J: Terry Moseley T: Steven Prince	74	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Most recently 6th of 12 at Gore on December 21 over 6f, on a wet track, 9 len behind Maria Pilar carrying 129lbs at $36.30. The start before that ran last of 14 at Wingatui on November 4 over 6f, 10 len behind Red Invader with 129lbs at $14.30. Anticipating a big run.
7	Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after two months 5th of 13 at Wingatui in the LR ORC Breeders Stakes on December 26 over 7f, slow going 2 len behind Bobby Mcgee with 125lbs at $58.30. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Oamaru on July 20 over 6f, on heavy track, 6 len behind El Vaquero with 117lbs at $6. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. 2nd Pick 7 Ripa Time Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Kelvin Tyler J: Non Runner T: Kelvin Tyler	279	-	-	-	62%	Scratched
Analysis Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after two months 5th of 13 at Wingatui in the LR ORC Breeders Stakes on December 26 over 7f, slow going 2 len behind Bobby Mcgee with 125lbs at $58.30. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Oamaru on July 20 over 6f, on heavy track, 6 len behind El Vaquero with 117lbs at $6. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
1	Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 39-day let-up. At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1m, on a slow track, 9 len behind Ocean Boulevard with 129lbs at $47.50. The start before that 13th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 1 ¼m, slow going 13 len behind Tik Tok Ted carrying 122lbs at $50.80. Key runner if at his best. 3rd Pick 1 Aye You Jockey: Donovan Cooper Trainer: Maurice Forde J: Donovan Cooper T: Maurice Forde	98	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 39-day let-up. At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1m, on a slow track, 9 len behind Ocean Boulevard with 129lbs at $47.50. The start before that 13th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 12 over 1 ¼m, slow going 13 len behind Tik Tok Ted carrying 122lbs at $50.80. Key runner if at his best.

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