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New Zealand · Friday 8 May 2026

Riverton tips and results

Our top pick won 1 of 8 races at Riverton. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.

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R1

RACZ Fencing / TNT Dairies Mdn

12:05 local1600mMaiden$20,000
Winner1. Ferdie's SecretSP $2.90
★ Top pickWon
1Ferdie's Secret

Our price $4.00 · SP $2.90 · Abdul Najib

Barrier 2 perfect for tight track leader bias under moderate tempo. Reliable connections outweigh winless record in low-class maiden.

2nd pick5th
4Daniellish

Our price $6.50 · SP $7.10 · Donovan Cooper

Strong each-way chance with barrier 3, light weight and recent heavy 1600m 3rd behind same opposition. Moderate tempo suits handy runner.

3rd pick6th
3Aspen Voltage

Our price $3.50 · SP $4.00 · Corey Campbell

Neutral barrier suits moderate tempo but Riverton leader bias questions superiority.

Value pick3rd
2Launch Code

Our price $7.00 · SP $7.70 · Akshay Balloo

Lightly raced 3yo has upside in weak maiden but unproven 1600m questions win appeal.

  1. 1st1Ferdie's SecretAbdul Najib$2.90
  2. 2nd6Celestial FlameAmber Riddell$6.10
  3. 3rd2Launch CodeAkshay Balloo$7.70
  4. 4th5Later BoyGosen A Jogoo$5.80
Full result · 6 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st1Ferdie's Secret2Abdul NajibM & M Pitman56.5kg$2.90
2nd6Celestial Flame6Amber RiddellEbony Turner55.5kg$6.10
3rd2Launch Code4Akshay BallooEbony Turner58.5kg$7.70
4th5Later Boy1Gosen A JogooLen & Lacy Stewart56.5kg$5.80
5th4Daniellish3Donovan CooperM E Forde55.5kg$7.10
6th3Aspen Voltage5Corey CampbellR C Dennis56.5kg$4.00
Scr7Lethal Roc6R C Dennis56.5kg
R2

O?Connell Earthworks / Ruahine Dairies Mdn

12:40 local1400mMaiden$20,000
Winner2. Marcus AttillusSP $5.10
★ Top pick8th
1Easterly

Our price $2.80 · SP $2.80 · Daniel Bothamley

Easterly tops form assessment with improving trend including 2nd on Heavy10 at 1400m (Apr19) and 3rd at Riverton 1400m Soft6 despite wide draw. Heavy record 4:0-1-0 suits today's conditions perfectly. Barrier 4 positions ideally for Riverton's tight turns and leader bias on heavy. Moderate-fast tempo suits forward runner.

2nd pick4th
3Ensign Jack

Our price $6.50 · SP $9.50 · Terry Moseley

Ensign Jack gets massive heavy track boost from barrier 2 - Riverton's inside draws dominate on wet ground. Heavy experience 4:0-1-0 reliable. Maps midfield with leaders 1-2 outside. Solid place chance despite no wins.

3rd pick5th
7Devils Magic

Our price $7.50 · SP $5.60 · Akshay Balloo

Barrier 6 slots midfield in likely moderate-fast tempo favoring handy runners at Riverton. Light 56.5kg helps on heavy undulations. Improving pattern suggests peak condition third up.

Value pick9th
8Tick Tick Boom

Our price $10.00 · SP $11.70 · Billy Jacobson

Tick Tick Boom offers value overlay with barrier 1 - the draw of the day for Riverton's heavy leader bias. Lightweight 56.5kg and fresh first up (166 days). Only 3 starts leaves upside despite modest form. Maps to lead or sit handy.

  1. 1st2Marcus AttillusCorey Campbell$5.10
  2. 2nd9Angel's ArmyAmber Riddell$9.90
  3. 3rd5Archie GuyBrett Murray$24.70
  4. 4th3Ensign JackTerry Moseley$9.50
Full result · 10 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st2Marcus Attillus10Corey CampbellR C Dennis58.5kg$5.10
2nd9Angel's Army8Amber RiddellKelvin Tyler55.5kg$9.90
3rd5Archie Guy3Brett MurrayMs S Mckay58.5kg$24.70
4th3Ensign Jack2Terry MoseleyJo Ann Gordon58.5kg$9.50
5th7Devils Magic6Akshay BallooS Muniandy56.5kg$5.60
6th4Out Of The Picture7Krishna MudhooJo Ann Gordon58.5kg$14.50
7th10Hurricane Dolly9Kendra BakkerKelly Shearing54.5kg$28.20
8th1Easterly4Daniel BothamleyJenn Sheridan58.5kg$2.80
9th8Tick Tick Boom1Billy JacobsonSophie Price56.5kg$11.70
10th6Aye You5Donovan CooperM E Forde57.5kg$42.00
R3

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13:20 local1200mMaiden$20,000
Winner12. Queen AliceSP $9.10
★ Top pick3rd
11Flying Julz

Our price $3.50 · SP $6.20 · Amber Riddell

Riverton's tight turns and heavy 8 conditions demand inside draws and forward position - precisely this profile. Absence of form not penalised per maiden rules; proxy factors (barrier, speed map, connections) dominate in high-volatility BM58-equivalent maiden.

2nd pick2nd
8Turn The Tide

Our price $5.00 · SP $3.70 · Donovan Cooper

Consistent recent placings, distance experience, advantageous barrier 8 for midfield run suits track's on-pace bias. Lower weight advantage on heavy; clear form edge over unproven rivals in upset-prone Friday country maiden.

3rd pick4th
1Taihoro

Our price $6.50 · SP $6.60 · Akshay Balloo

Taihoro's form credentials strongest among exposed runners: heavy 3:0-1-0, perfect distance record 2:0-2-0 (close 2nds), consistent recent runs. Recent 5th on heavy 1400m respectable; fitness sharp 9 days back.

Value pick6th
9Minnie The Moocher

Our price $10.00 · SP $6.50 · Corey Campbell

Improving form, distance suited, Corey Campbell in career-best form (25% wins last 20).

  1. 1st12Queen AliceSima Mxothwa$9.10
  2. 2nd8Turn The TideDonovan Cooper$3.70
  3. 3rd11Flying JulzAmber Riddell$6.20
  4. 4th1TaihoroAkshay Balloo$6.60
Full result · 12 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st12Queen Alice2Sima MxothwaLen & Lacy Stewart53.5kg$9.10
2nd8Turn The Tide8Donovan CooperKelly Shearing55.5kg$3.70
3rd11Flying Julz1Amber RiddellKelvin Tyler55.5kg$6.20
4th1Taihoro10Akshay BallooR C Dennis58.5kg$6.60
5th10Kaz Caz3Alan LaiM E Forde54.5kg$11.60
6th9Minnie The Moocher7Corey CampbellL A Beck56.5kg$6.50
7th7Teddy Baker4Daniel BothamleyJ M Curran58.5kg$12.70
8th4Ezellohar9Brett MurrayJ Land58.5kg$32.10
9th3Imperial Thinker5Billy JacobsonLen & Lacy Stewart58.5kg$24.50
10th5Cecil's Lad6Krishna MudhooGraham Eade & Brooke Kincaid58.5kg$40.00
11th2Rheinhardt11Gosen A JogooK Selvan58.5kg$26.00
12th14Tactic12Abdul NajibM & M Pitman54.5kg$21.50
Scr6In The Ghetto10Kendra BakkerKelvin Tyler56.5kg
Scr13Shes So Flash14M E Forde56.5kg
R4

Riverton Rural Transport / Riverton Butchery Hcp

13:55 local1200mOpen$22,000
Winner5. Sir SterlingSP $3.10
★ Top pick6th
1Martell

Our price $5.00 · SP $6.30 · Sima Mxothwa

Martell stands out on pure form with 17:8-0-1 on heavy tracks, including multiple Open wins carrying 57kg+. Barrier 3 perfect for Riverton's tight turns and leader bias on heavy. Recent 5th followed strong heavy win; fitness sharp after 17 days.

2nd pick3rd
4Rochello

Our price $6.00 · SP $6.10 · Brett Murray

Rochello's track affinity (7:3-1-0 at Riverton, 5:2-1-0 at 1200m) combined with barrier 2 makes her prime for heavy conditions where on-pacers dominate. Recent 2nd at Ascot Park heavy, prior Riverton wins. Solid place chance in moderate-fast tempo.

3rd pick2nd
3Express Coup

Our price $4.00 · SP $3.30 · Donovan Cooper

Still, 4:3-0-1 at track/T&D, 16:5-3-4 heavy, recent form solid.

Value pickWon
5Sir Sterling

Our price $7.00 · SP $3.10 · Billy Jacobson

Recent 2nd here, 15:4-2-5 heavy. Barrier upgrades map despite midfield role.

  1. 1st5Sir SterlingBilly Jacobson$3.10
  2. 2nd3Express CoupDonovan Cooper$3.30
  3. 3rd4RochelloBrett Murray$6.10
  4. 4th6Monaghan BoyAmber Riddell$5.60
Full result · 6 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st5Sir Sterling1Billy JacobsonR C Dennis56.5kg$3.10
2nd3Express Coup5Donovan CooperM & M Pitman56.5kg$3.30
3rd4Rochello2Brett MurrayMs S Mckay57kg$6.10
4th6Monaghan Boy4Amber RiddellKelvin Tyler53.5kg$5.60
5th7Lise Paree6Gosen A JogooLen & Lacy Stewart54kg$16.00
6th1Martell3Sima MxothwaKelvin Tyler57kg$6.30
Scr2Penvose Lad5Akshay BallooEbony Turner58kg
R5

Barnes Oysters / Horace McCulough (Bm65)

14:33 local1200mBenchmark 65$20,000
Winner4. Bakers DozenSP $5.40
★ Top pick5th
1Eastandwest

Our price $3.00 · SP $5.80 · Terry Moseley

Barrier 5 suits Riverton's tight turns and leader bias on heavy. Recent Riverton runs competitive despite grade. Best pure form in upset-prone country BM65 on Heavy 8.

2nd pick7th
2Magnastar

Our price $6.50 · SP $5.70 · Sima Mxothwa

Heavy track standout with 10:2-1-3 record, recent BM65 3rd on Heavy 9 at Wingatui. Class drop helps, faster best time than rivals. Wide draw hurts on tight Riverton but moderate-fast tempo suits if gets cover. Solid place claims despite barrier.

3rd pickWon
4Bakers Dozen

Our price $6.00 · SP $5.40 · Kendra Bakker

Barrier 2 perfect for Riverton's leader bias on heavy. Recent Riverton winner over 1400m (Maiden), track record 2:1-1-0. Light weight, handy map in moderate-fast tempo. Class rise concern but country BM65 volatile, barrier trumps form gaps.

Value pick8th
5Maria Pilar

Our price $10.00 · SP $6.30 · Brett Murray

Heavy specialist (5:1-1-1), recent heavy maiden winner, first-up record includes places. Riverton form 3:0-1-1. Class rise but heavy country sprint volatile; trainer prepares well fresh. Overlay in low-reliability race.

  1. 1st4Bakers DozenKendra Bakker$5.40
  2. 2nd6Deciphering MeAmber Riddell$9.80
  3. 3rd7Satin DollGosen A Jogoo$7.80
  4. 4th3SympathiqueDonovan Cooper$6.20
Full result · 9 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st4Bakers Dozen2Kendra BakkerKelly Shearing55kg$5.40
2nd6Deciphering Me4Amber RiddellEbony Turner54.5kg$9.80
3rd7Satin Doll3Gosen A JogooLen & Lacy Stewart55kg$7.80
4th3Sympathique8Donovan CooperLen & Lacy Stewart57kg$6.20
5th1Eastandwest5Terry MoseleyM & M Pitman60kg$5.80
6th8The Red Rhino1Abdul NajibMs K Dickson53kg$16.50
7th2Magnastar9Sima MxothwaR C Dennis56kg$5.70
8th5Maria Pilar6Brett MurrayKelly Shearing56kg$6.30
9th9Vantaana7Akshay BallooJ M Curran54kg$19.10
R6

The Red Door / Uncle Bucks Second Hand Shop (Bm75)

15:15 local1400mBenchmark 75$20,000
Winner7. Go LotteSP $8.50
★ Top pick2nd
3Flash Roca

Our price $3.00 · SP $5.50 · Amber Riddell

Flash Roca tops form assessment with elite heavy track record (3-1-0 from 8) perfectly suiting Heavy 8 conditions and Riverton leader bias. Barrier 4 ideal for handy position on tight circuit; track record (2-0-1 from 5) and T/D win confirm suitability. Recent Ascot Park heavy win and class drop outweigh mixed finishes.

2nd pick9th
5Ziggy Stardust

Our price $4.50 · SP $4.20 · Corey Campbell

Ziggy Stardust solid but second to Flash Roca due to inferior heavy form (1-1-1 vs 3-1-0) despite perfect barrier 2 suiting Riverton inside dominance. Recent Riverton 3rd and T/D win strong, plus class drop, but lacks opponent's track/wet dominance.

3rd pick4th
1Megalomaniac

Our price $8.00 · SP $11.50 · Abdul Najib

Megalomaniac's barrier 1 and likely lead suit Riverton heavy bias perfectly; recent Wingatui heavy win (1st) and class drop boost chances despite no track wins (0-1-3 from 11). Solid distance form outweighs age/jockey concerns.

Value pick7th
2Where's Wally

Our price $10.00 · SP $10.30 · Sima Mxothwa

Second-up stats solid, class drop helps, but recent poor run and barrier 6 temper win chance.

  1. 1st7Go LotteKendra Bakker$8.50
  2. 2nd3Flash RocaAmber Riddell$5.50
  3. 3rd4Vino ValentinoAkshay Balloo$9.00
  4. 4th1MegalomaniacAbdul Najib$11.50
Full result · 10 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st7Go Lotte3Kendra BakkerKelvin Tyler54kg$8.50
2nd3Flash Roca4Amber RiddellKelvin Tyler56.5kg$5.50
3rd4Vino Valentino9Akshay BallooR C Dennis57.5kg$9.00
4th1Megalomaniac1Abdul NajibM E Forde57.5kg$11.50
5th8Highland Fling8Donovan CooperMs S Mckay54.5kg$8.10
6th6Industrialist7Brett MurrayMs S Mckay57kg$12.00
7th2Where's Wally6Sima MxothwaAndrew Carston56.5kg$10.30
8th9Iffin Doubt Dance5Gosen A JogooLen & Lacy Stewart54kg$9.30
9th5Ziggy Stardust2Corey CampbellR C Dennis57kg$4.20
10th10Quick Call10Billy JacobsonKelly Shearing54.5kg$24.30
R7

Mennies Mini Dig / Telfer Drainlaying Hcp (60)

15:50 local1400mRestricted 60$20,000
Winner6. Beaver FeverSP $12.80
★ Top pick3rd
4Ex Aye

Our price $4.00 · SP $5.10 · Amber Riddell

Ex Aye stands out on heavy track suitability with recent 3rd on Heavy 9 carrying more at Wingatui 1400m, now dropping class from BM65 to R60. Barrier 3 perfect for Riverton's tight turns and on-pace heavy bias. Local experience (6 track starts), proven wetter (12 heavy:1-1-2). Prime win chance in moderate tempo.

2nd pick7th
12Hanalei Star

Our price $12.00 · SP $12.10 · Akshay Balloo

Hanalei Star gets perfect setup with barrier 1 on heavy Riverton where inside draws dominate. Second up (record 3:0-0-1), light 54kg, proven heavy performer (13 starts). Speed map lists as leader candidate from gate 1 in moderate tempo favoring on-pacers. Class drop helps despite poor form; barrier overrides as key Riverton factor.

3rd pick4th
5Trader Inn

Our price $6.00 · SP $7.40 · Donovan Cooper

Moderate tempo suits handy runner on Riverton's undulations. Solid place claimer despite limited heavy form.

Value pick12th
8Roc 'n' Ready

Our price $6.50 · SP $6.30 · Sima Mxothwa

Prior Riverton 2nd on heavy, class drop, young filly improving.

  1. 1st6Beaver FeverAlan Lai$12.80
  2. 2nd3VitebskGosen A Jogoo$16.50
  3. 3rd4Ex AyeAmber Riddell$5.10
  4. 4th5Trader InnDonovan Cooper$7.40
Full result · 12 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st6Beaver Fever8Alan LaiKrystal Williams55kg$12.80
2nd3Vitebsk11Gosen A JogooVicky Ramhit57.5kg$16.50
3rd4Ex Aye3Amber RiddellM E Forde56.5kg$5.10
4th5Trader Inn5Donovan CooperLen & Lacy Stewart56.5kg$7.40
5th11So Brassy4Choon K KwoKelly Shearing54.5kg$25.40
6th10Small Town Belle12Abdul NajibJo Ann Gordon53kg$16.20
7th12Hanalei Star1Akshay BallooJ Land54kg$12.10
8th1Game Duke7Kendra BakkerLen & Lacy Stewart58kg$12.50
9th9Morrie6Billy JacobsonLen & Lacy Stewart56kg$9.60
10th7Courte Xena2Terry MoseleyBill Mcnamara57kg$8.50
11th2Porthouse Lady10Brett MurrayKrystal Williams58kg$12.80
12th8Roc 'n' Ready9Sima MxothwaR C Dennis54kg$6.30
R8

Todd & Co Realty / Casey Bailey (Bm65)

16:24 local1600mBenchmark 65$20,000
Winner5. MamaeaSP $5.90
★ Top pick6th
2Maximus Augustus

Our price $5.50 · SP $11.70 · Brett Murray

Maximus Augustus tops form assessment with recent Heavy 10 win carrying near 60kg from ideal barrier 3, perfect for Riverton's tight heavy track leader bias. Best suited moderate-fast tempo favouring on-pace.

2nd pick2nd
1Gentle Ben

Our price $6.00 · SP $6.60 · Daniel Bothamley

Not selected top due to barrier 12 severely disadvantaging on leader-biased heavy Riverton; still clear top-3 chance if maps well.

3rd pick5th
7Ataahua Pipedream

Our price $10.00 · SP $9.70 · Terry Moseley

Recent Riverton placing, class drop helps. Lacks distance wins but wet specialist profile and map suit moderate-fast tempo.

Value pick7th
3David Moss

Our price $10.00 · SP $8.40 · Krishna Mudhoo

Jockey Mudhoo 10% with horse. Barrier 8 workable, class consistent.

  1. 1st5MamaeaKendra Bakker$5.90
  2. 2nd1Gentle BenDaniel Bothamley$6.60
  3. 3rd6Marella MissAlan Lai$7.10
  4. 3rd12Our Princess BootAkshay Balloo$13.00
Full result · 12 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st5Mamaea2Kendra BakkerKelvin Tyler55.5kg$5.90
2nd1Gentle Ben12Daniel BothamleyBill Mcnamara60kg$6.60
3rd6Marella Miss5Alan LaiM E Forde55kg$7.10
3rd12Our Princess Boot1Akshay BallooLen & Lacy Stewart54.5kg$13.00
5th7Ataahua Pipedream4Terry MoseleyGraham Eade & Brooke Kincaid57kg$9.70
6th2Maximus Augustus3Brett MurrayBill Mcnamara60kg$11.70
7th3David Moss8Krishna MudhooJo Ann Gordon59kg$8.40
8th4Albazinga10Abdul NajibSophie Price56kg$13.40
9th11Arctic Ocean11Donovan CooperM E Forde53.5kg$22.70
10th8Who Rox The House9Amber RiddellEbony Turner55.5kg$8.10
11th10Here's Loosie7Billy JacobsonR C Dennis55.5kg$17.90
12th9Belagio Boy6Corey CampbellSophie Price56.5kg$22.20

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