NZ - Riverton - Race 1

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

11.4K

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Verdict

NEEDNOMAN (9) finished third here nearly a month ago and was sixth here on the first day. She meets a modest line-up, and despite a tricky gate, she is still the one to beat. POLLY'S GURU (1) is a lightly tried 6YO gelding who needed his fresh run here on Saturday, and his chances are best the wetter the track gets. Use the market as the best guide. ANGEL'S ARMY (12) still has plenty to learn, but she would only have to race up to the form that saw her finish runner-up here when resuming on New Year's Day to be a big each-way threat in this field. EIVAN (2) has been steadily improving, and ran his best race yet here just over 4 weeks ago when finishing second over 1 ¼m. He is fit and can go one better. DANIELLISH (10) has hit the line strongly in her last few starts, and if she can stay in touch with the leaders, then she could even take this out at big odds.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
9	Form hard to fault. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 13 at this track on March 8 over 7f, on heavy track, 6 len behind Ripa Time carrying 125lbs at $11.40. The run before that 2nd of 12 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1m, on a slow track, 6 len behind Who Rox The House carrying 125lbs at $13.30. Nicely placed and looks sure to feature. 1st Pick 9 Neednoman Jockey: Corey Campbell Trainer: Sally Mckay J: Corey Campbell T: Sally Mckay	106	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Form hard to fault. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 13 at this track on March 8 over 7f, on heavy track, 6 len behind Ripa Time carrying 125lbs at $11.40. The run before that 2nd of 12 at Ascot Park on February 14 over 1m, on a slow track, 6 len behind Who Rox The House carrying 125lbs at $13.30. Nicely placed and looks sure to feature.
1	Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at this track November 2 over 1m, in the wet, 10 len behind It's Marlin with 129lbs at $4.30. Previously first up, seventh of 13 at this track April 19 over 7f, on rain affected going, 6 len behind Flash Roca with 129lbs at $12.70. Can return in winning form. 2nd Pick 1 Polly's Guru Jockey: Krishna Mudhoo Trainer: Jo-Ann Gordon J: Krishna Mudhoo T: Jo-Ann Gordon	88	-	-	-	5%
Analysis Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at this track November 2 over 1m, in the wet, 10 len behind It's Marlin with 129lbs at $4.30. Previously first up, seventh of 13 at this track April 19 over 7f, on rain affected going, 6 len behind Flash Roca with 129lbs at $12.70. Can return in winning form.
12	Last start second last of 11 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1m, on a slow track, 5.5 len behind Global Jewel carrying 121lbs at $7.20. The race before that 7th of 13 at this track on March 8 over 7f, on rain affected going, 12 len behind Ripa Time with 121lbs at $10.20. Certainly worth another chance. 3rd Pick 12 Angel's Army Jockey: Floor Moerman Trainer: Kelvin Tyler J: Floor Moerman T: Kelvin Tyler	108	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Last start second last of 11 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1m, on a slow track, 5.5 len behind Global Jewel carrying 121lbs at $7.20. The race before that 7th of 13 at this track on March 8 over 7f, on rain affected going, 12 len behind Ripa Time with 121lbs at $10.20. Certainly worth another chance.

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