Riverton
Verdict
BUOYANT (3) will find this easier than any of his last 3 starts, and even though he has a query over a mile, he is nicely placed at the weights, so stick with him, especially with the in-form Terry Moseley picking the ride on him for the first time. MASTER MARKO (1) tried hard in a stronger field at Timaru 4 days ago, finishing fourth. He is as tough as they come, and if he backs up here, then he is the one to beat. KING OF THE CASTLE (2) has been disappointing since coming to New Zealand, and is always flattering to deceive. If the real version of this gelding turns up, then he can figure in the top 3. PENVOSE LAD (4) just battled on a testing track at Gore 11 days ago, and will start from a superior gate this time. His form prior was strong, and he is worth another chance. GO LOTTE (5) is regular at the meetings down South, and is overdue for a top 3 finish, so don't leave her out of any top 4 combinations.
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1. Master Marko
R3 1600m Hcap
- 1. 1. Master MarkoJ: -T: KELVIN TYLERF: 51424
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 1-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 4
VerdictRacing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on December 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Shaking Stevens with 54kg at $14.80. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Cromwell on November 30 over 2030m, nose behind Peachy Keen carrying 55.5kg at $6.60. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance. - 3. Buoyant
- 4. Penvose Lad
- 2. King Of The Castle
- 6. Willis
- 5. Go Lotte
- 7. Ex Aye
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8. 8. LeroyJ: BILLY JACOBSONT: NIKKI & BARRIE BLATCHF: 46450- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 1-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 52
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictDual acceptor. Most recently second last of 12 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 2200m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Lily Of The Valley with 55.5kg at $17.50. The run before that faded in the straight 5th of 11 at Cromwell on November 30 over 2030m, 3 len behind Esperimento with 54.5kg at $23.80. Prepared to risk.