EXPRESS COUP (5) is a tough mare who revels in wet ground over her pet trip of 1200m. She showed a good turn of foot on testing ground at Asburton 17 days ago when scoring by nearly a length. She steps up in grade here, but drops 4kg in weight, and can win again. MASTER MARKO (3) is a quality gelding who has won his only start on this track. He resumes from a spell and usually needs a run, but his class can carry him a long way, especially with the aid of a 2kg claim. KING OF THE CASTLE (2) did not quite run up to expectations last prep, but is a very handy gelding on his day. He is nicely weighted after a 3kg claim, and should not be underestimated. VICTOR ROUGE (8) has been placed in both of his starts here, and he can make full use of the pole position. He is fit, and is probably at his best over 1200m. Don't risk him. RIVIERA REBEL (1) is better known over more ground, but is fresh up, and is too good to leave out.

  • 5. Express Coup
  • 3. Master Marko
  • 2. King Of The Castle
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  • 4. 4. Epee Beel
    J: TINA COMIGNAGHIT: MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN
    F: 4190x
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    1-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    90
    Days Since Last Run:
    85
    Verdict
    Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Riccarton Park in the G3 Canterbury Gold Cup April 26 over 2000m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Riviera Rebel with 57kg at $9.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len Ashburton July 4 2024 over 1200m on heavy track defeating Victor Rouge carrying 57kg at $3.90. Among the main contenders.
  • 3. 3. Master Marko
    J: AMBER RIDDELLT: KELVIN TYLER
    F: 3342x
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    1-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    87
    Days Since Last Run:
    78
    Verdict
    Gelding back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at Riccarton Park Synthetic May 3 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Tumuch with 53.5kg at $3.20. First up last campaign second of 8 at Ashburton July 4 2024 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Balzano carrying 54kg at $6.70. Among the leading players.
  • 1. 1. Riviera Rebel
    J: KYLIE WILLIAMST: GRAHAM EADE & BROOKE KINCAID
    F: 4101x
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    1-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    93
    Days Since Last Run:
    85
    Verdict
    Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation by 1.75 len Riccarton Park G3 Canterbury Gold Cup April 26 over 2000m in the wet defeating Harlech with 59kg at $9.70. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 3.5 len win. Riverton January 1 over 1200m slow track defeating The Good Shepherd with 56.5kg at $4.80. Expected to run well.
  • 7. 7. The Hangover
    J: DONOVAN COOPERT: ROBERT DENNIS
    F: 55254
    Price History:
    5.50
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    1-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    77
    Days Since Last Run:
    49
    Verdict
    Comes off a 49 day let-up. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Wingatui on June 1 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Lord Darci with 54kg at $5.20. The race before that 5th of 14 at Riverton on April 19 over 1200m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Makabar with 52kg at $7.80. Possesses a big finish.
  • 12. 12. Lise Paree
    J: GOSEN JOGOOT: LEONARD STEWART
    F: 21533
    Price History:
    7.50
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    1-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    68
    Days Since Last Run:
    17
    Verdict
    Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Ashburton on July 3 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.0 len behind Express Coup carrying 54kg at $13.10. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Ascot Park on May 11 over 1200m, on a wet track; 0.7 len behind Rochello carrying 54.5kg at $9.90. Can feature in the finish.
  • 5. 5. Express Coup
    J: ASHVIN GOINDASAMYT: MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN
    F: 37131
    Price History:
    9.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    1-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    80
    Days Since Last Run:
    17
    Verdict
    Recent form sound. Last start won by 0.8 len at Ashburton July 3 over 1200m in the wet defeating Ka Ying Lucky carrying 58kg at $7.20. The race before that 3rd of 14 at Riccarton Park on June 21 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Victorian Charm carrying 57.5kg at $10.20. Sure to go well again.
  • 8. 8. Victor Rouge
    J: YOGESH ATCHAMAHT: BEVAN & ROBYN WILSON
    F: 20525
    Price History:
    8.50
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    1-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    77
    Days Since Last Run:
    29
    Verdict
    Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 8 at Riccarton Park on June 21 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Conor O'Ceirin carrying 52kg at $3.50. Before that 2nd in a small field at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 3 over 1200m, 2 len behind Buoyant with 53.5kg at $3.30. Expected to be in this for a long way.
  • 10. 10. Penvose Lad
    J: BILLY JACOBSONT: ANNA FURLONG
    F: 41155
    Price History:
    9.50
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    1-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    75
    Days Since Last Run:
    40
    Verdict
    Comes off a 40 day let-up. Last start second last in a small field at Phar Lap Racecourse on June 10 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Express Coup carrying 57.5kg at $1.90. The race before that 5th of 8 at Trentham on May 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Spencer carrying 53kg at $4.60. Worth including.
  • 2. 2. King Of The Castle
    J: ABDUL NAJIBT: KELVIN TYLER
    F: 5875x
    Price History:
    26.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    1-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    87
    Days Since Last Run:
    72
    Verdict
    Is first-up after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Riverton May 9 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Chevron with 56kg at $4.60. When resuming last campaign fifth of 16 at Randwick Bm88 October 19 over 1400m, soft track; 0.9 len behind Willaidow with 61.5kg at $51. Look for a bold run.
  • 13. 13. Candle
    J: LEAH HEMIT: RICHARD DIDHAM
    F: 55558
    Price History:
    26.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    1-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    67
    Days Since Last Run:
    17
    Verdict
    Most recently 8th of 12 at Ashburton on July 3 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Express Coup with 54.5kg at $6.40. The race before that 5th of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on May 21 over 1300m, 6 len behind Lhasa with 54kg at $5.50. Open to improvement and is among the chances.
  • 6. 6. Street Fightin Man
    J: BRIDGET GRYLLST: STEVEN WOODSFORD
    F: 7x406
    Price History:
    26.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    1-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    77
    Days Since Last Run:
    17
    Verdict
    Last start 6th of 12 at Ashburton on July 3 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Express Coup with 58.5kg at $34.70. The run before that 10th of 14 at Riccarton Park on June 21 over 1200m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Victorian Charm carrying 60.5kg at $25.20. Will need to improve sharply.
  • 9. 9. Makabar
    J: KAVISH CHOWDHOORYT: MICHAEL & MATTHEW PITMAN
    F: 54280
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    1-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    75
    Days Since Last Run:
    17
    Verdict
    At the latest run 10th of 12 at Ashburton on July 3 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Express Coup carrying 57kg at $25.50. The race before that ran last of 8 at Riccarton Park on June 21 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Conor O'Ceirin with 54kg at $11.90. Making up the numbers.
  • 11. 11. Miss Harley Quinn
    J: FLOOR MOERMANT: LEONARD STEWART
    F: 9x35x
    Price History:
    41.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    1-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    73
    Days Since Last Run:
    285
    Verdict
    Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Phar Lap Racecourse October 8 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Where's Wally with 55.5kg at $7.90. Previously first up; third of 9 at this track September 22 over 1200m, soft track; 1.5 len behind The Good Shepherd carrying 55kg at $38. Marginal prospect.
  • 14. 14. Fakeittillumakeit
    J: ROHAN MUDHOOT: JESS LAND
    F: 300x6
    Price History:
    126.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    1-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    60
    Days Since Last Run:
    35
    Verdict
    Second run back. First-up after eight months 6th of 13 at this track on June 15 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Magnastar with 57.5kg at $12.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at Ashburton on July 4 2024 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Drake's Drum carrying 58.5kg at $14.60. Can't recommend off that performance.

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