Riverton

Today, December 31, 2025Flat7fSoft

Verdict

BELARDO ACE (4) is backing up quickly from a solid effort for fifth at Wingatui 6 days ago over 2200m. The visor blinkers go on, and if the tempo is genuine, then he can finish over the top of them all. MONAGHAN BOY (1) hit the line with purpose from a long way back over 1335m at Gore 11 days ago, and will be spot-on for first run over a mile this season. A wide gate is no help, but the 3kg claim is. Stick with him, and follow your money. ELOISE (10) did not fire fresh up in her first run in the South Island. If she does not need this run as well, then she can figure in the top 3. Check for any market moves. PRETTY FLY (11) loomed large on the final turn at Ascot Park last time out and fought on gamely to hold onto third. She looks well placed again, and another honest effort is likely. REPROBATE (8) sustained a long, wide run at Gore 11 days ago and fought on gamely for third after hitting the front before the home turn. He is peaking at the right time, so stick with him. Each-way.

4. Belardo Ace
8. Reprobate

R8 1600m Hcap

4. 4. Belardo Ace
J: TERRY MOSELEYT: SABIN KIRKLAND
F: x4625
Price History:
4.33
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
6
Verdict
Last start 5th of 12 at Wingatui on December 26 over 2200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Generation Joy with 58.5kg at $5.60. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 11 at Cromwell on November 30 over 2030m, 2 len behind Esperimento carrying 58kg at $4.90. One of the major hopes.
5. 5. Snow Brainer
J: KENDRA BAKKERT: KELVIN TYLER
F: 4x154
Price History:
5.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 11 at Cromwell on November 28 over 2030m, slow going 5 len behind Goddess carrying 58kg at $10.40. The run before that 5th of 16 at Wingatui on November 4 over 1400m, 5 len behind Afire carrying 57.5kg at $28.40. Capable of turning things around.
1. Monaghan Boy
11. Pretty Fly
8. 8. Reprobate
J: KIN KWOT: KELVIN TYLER
F: 0x083
Price History:
12.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Most recently 3rd of 9 at Gore on December 21 over 1335m, on a wet track; 1.1 len behind Pull The Pin carrying 56kg at $6.30. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, 5 len behind Quick Tap carrying 58kg at $18.40. Top chance.
3. Stout
7. Flying Dubawi
2. 2. Highland Fling
J: DANIEL BOTHAMLEYT: S MCKAY
F: 74226
Price History:
15.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Gore on December 21 over 1335m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Cockahoop with 59kg at $13.30. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 1400m, long-neck behind Quick Tap with 58.5kg at $15.10. Can improve and is a top-three contender.
6. Zadane
10. Eloise
15. 15. Monte Khan
J: -T: JO-ANNE DALTON
F: x6749
Price History:
21.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Last start 9th of 12 at Gore on December 21 over 1800m, in the wet; 18 len behind Mamaea carrying 56.5kg at $12.40. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Flying Dubawi with 57.5kg at $15.40. Needs to do more.
14. Lined Satin
16. Leroy
12. Bleakhouse Burtie
13. Stygian

Non-Runners

9. Aozora Note
J: COREY CAMPBELLT: LEDA BECK
F: 7x10
Price History:
13.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Third-up today. Resuming won by 1.5 len at this track November 2 over 1200m in the wet defeating Ensign Jack with 56.5kg at $8.40. Second-up second last of 13 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Intercept carrying 57kg at $9.20. Has solid top-three claims.

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