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Race 1 - ENTAIN - NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES FINAL
Time: 12:25 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Imperial Empress
F: 314B(1)W(55.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Really liked its winning performance two back so a bit disappointed with its last run. However, will have tuned it up nicely for this Final and astute trainer will be looking for the win. Rails draw
Main Danger
C'est Moi
F: 105X3B(6)W(60.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh has a strong hand in the race if this one goes on from its resuming run. Finished fast over 12oom then and, although wanting further, will like this extra 200m
Next Best
Pax Mundi
F: 26291B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Tony Pike )
Tony Pike looks to have a progressive filly here and might not be too far off them
Consider
I Choose You
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 768X1B(2)W(61.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Despite being slow away, recovered to win easily when resuming three weeks ago.Conceding weight but Opie now takes the reins
Longer Odds
Composure
F: 05549B(9)W(55.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Bruce Harvey )
Finished on to good effect two back and Sam Weatherley is reunited here
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 6, 7, 8
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 4.40
Place1 5 $ 1.70
Place2 3 $ 2.30
Place3 1 $ 1.80
Quinella 3:5 $ 15.20
Trifecta 5:3:1 $ 103.00
First4 F4 5:3:1:8 $ 920.20
Double 5 $ 29.30
Quaddie 5 $ 606.10
Race 2 - BARFOOT & THOMPSON 1400
Time: 1:00 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
New Millennium
F: 59613B(6)W(56.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-B & R Foote )
Won nicely two back at Taupo and then excelled itself with close up run behind Grail Seeker in the Wellington Guineas two weeks ago. That form wins this
Main Danger
My Annie Belle
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 1363B(8)W(55.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-K & B Kelso )
Kelso trained runner that won on debut and we thought would go on with it. While running in good fields, yet to win again but sure to feature here somewhere
Next Best
Nepheti
Dividend : $6.10, $1.90
Won
F: 21817B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Ritchie/Murray )
Very promising 3yo filly with two wins from its 5 starts. Found it too far when stepped up last time and will enjoy its chances here more
Consider
She Turns Heads
F: 33813B(9)W(55.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Te Akau filly broke through for maiden win two back after a number of close up finishes. Progressing nicely
Longer Odds
Psyclone
F: 13034B(1)W(55.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-John Bary )
Rails draw should give it a good run. Has been running well in 3yo stakes races
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
3, 4, 7, 8, 10
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 6.10
Place1 4 $ 1.90
Place2 7 $ 1.40
Place3 1 $ 3.40
Quinella 4:7 $ 8.30
Trifecta 4:7:1 $ 179.90
First4 F4 4:7:1:8 $ 888.40
Double 5 $ 29.30
Treble 4 $ 143.20
Quaddie 5 $ 606.10
Race 3 - AUCKLAND CO-OP TAXIS MAIDEN 1200
Time: 1:35 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
Vila Belmiro
Dividend : $1.10
Place
F: 5X32B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Nigel Tiley )
Both runs back have been good and came to win its race 10 days ago, only for the winner to fight back. From rails draw, can get the job done today
Main Danger
Mr Mozart
Dividend : $6.70, $1.80
Won
F: 35X23B(3)W(58.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Nicholas Bishara )
Really hard to see this one outside the first two, after good efforts in both runs back. Third to The Ugly Sister two weeks ago and that has franked the form with a win this week
Next Best
Besar
F: 5363B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Ritchie/Murray )
Really are some great formlines here, with this one performing well for third behind Tomadachi last time - and that won well on Wednesday too
Consider
Beast Of Burden
F: 28337B(10)W(58.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Chad Ormsby )
We've picked this three times recently, only for it to be scratched on race day each time. If it does start, you can be assured its ready
Longer Odds
Sunshine Village
F: 5X6B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Per-Anders Graberg )
( T-Tony Pike )
Trial form has signalled the ability is there. Just a case of when it shows it on race day
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
4, 5, 6, 9, 12
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 6.70
Place1 4 $ 1.80
Place2 11 $ 2.30
Place3 6 $ 1.10
Quinella 4:11 $ 24.20
Trifecta 4:11:6 $ 100.70
First4 F4 4:11:6:7 $ 436.90
Double 4 $ 31.70
Treble 4 $ 143.20
Quaddie 5 $ 606.10
Race 4 - JAMIESON PARK 1200
Time: 2:10 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
Lovearoadie
F: 316X3B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Richardson/Norvall )
Well thought of at home and would have won when resuming if it had got a run when needed. Apprentice really starting to judge races well and brings 2kg claim
Main Danger
Acquarello
F: 17X5XB(5)W(56.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Tony Pike )
Looks to own a fair amount of ability and resumes here after a spell in Australia. Looked very forward when winning trial at Taupo
Next Best
Marengo
Dividend : $2.30, $1.20
Won
F: X2222B(2)W(60.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-P & D Williams )
Has to be considered a big chance on the four seconds it has run this campaign, many close up.
Consider
Wind Of Change
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: X1437B(11)W(56.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Tony Pike )
Another Tony Pike runner and will be improved for recent run
Longer Odds
Wild West
F: 94686B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Danica Guy )
Went back from wide draw here three weeks ago so was good effort to finish just in behind them. Better draw today
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 4, 5, 8, 9
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 2.30
Place1 1 $ 1.20
Place2 8 $ 2.70
Place3 6 $ 4.10
Quinella 1:8 $ 11.50
Trifecta 1:8:6 $ 156.30
First4 F4 1:8:6:5 $ 808.80
Double 4 $ 31.70
Treble 4 $ 143.20
Quaddie 5 $ 606.10
Race 5 - FIBER FRESH 1200
Time: 2:52 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
Puketiro
Dividend : $3.20, $1.50
Won
F: X180XB(3)W(59.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Classy 4yo mare out of the Te Akau stable. Very impressive last campaign and resumes after two trials to prepare. Opie rides and has seen early support
Main Danger
Isla Jay
F: 866X2B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Wayne Hillis )
Michael McNab takes the reins after a good run for second last start. Drawn well
Next Best
Bea A Roca
F: 24294B(7)W(55.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-D & B Weatherley )
Good run last time at Tauranga after running well against better opposition prior
Consider
Butterfield
F: 02371B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Patrick McCarten )
8yo now but showing a revival, winning its last start with a strong finishing run
Longer Odds
Screamin Eagle
Dividend : $3.90
Place
F: 45763B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Maria Sanson )
( T-Danica Guy )
Just behind Islay Jay last time when finishing to good effect. Good rider with 3kg claim
Betting Suggestions
Quaddies
R5
(1) Puketiro
(8) Isla Jay
(12) Bea A Roca
R6
(2) Mustang Valley
(6) Pearl Of Alsace
(12) Grail Seeker
R7
(2) Wolfgang
(3) Polygon
R8
(9) Arrowette
(1) Extortion
(5) Burgundy Iff
Quaddies % to a $20 stake:
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 5, 7, 8, 12
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 3.20
Place1 1 $ 1.50
Place2 6 $ 2.70
Place3 7 $ 3.90
Quinella 1:6 $ 14.40
Trifecta 1:6:7 $ 209.00
First4 F4 1:6:7:12 $ 1688.80
Double 1 $ 10.30
Quaddie 1 $ 2465.20
Race 6 - NZEA NEW ZEALAND T'BRED BREEDERS' STAKES (G1)
Time: 3:28 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 400000
Top Pick
Mustang Valley
F: 460X2B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Quality 5yo mare that will be spot on for this after a lovely run for second when resuming over 1400m at Tauranga two weeks ago. Nice ride by apprentice then but benefits by having Joe Doyle up for this, over an extra 200m
Main Danger
Pearl Of Alsace
F: 13461B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Ritchie/Murray )
First run in new campaign three weeks ago when winning here over this distance. That made it 7 wins from 12 starts and clearly has the ability to be winning again
Next Best
Grail Seeker
F: 23261B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-O'Sullivan/Scott )
Has always looked to have the ability and confirmed that when coming from the back to race clear in the Wellington Guineas over 1400m last start
Consider
Fashion Shoot
F: 10621B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that got up to beat Mustang Valley last start. Opie is re-united. Ready to do it at 1600m now?
Longer Odds
Karman Line
F: XD014B(11)W(57.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-O'Sullivan/Scott )
Went close in what was effectively a four way photo last start. Back to earlier top class form this campaign and not without a chance
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 4, 6, 9, 12
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 4.90
Place1 3 $ 2.10
Place2 7 $ 2.60
Place3 10 $ 8.60
Quinella 3:7 $ 18.60
Trifecta 3:7:10 $ 657.20
First4 F4 3:7:10:4 $ 5340.80
Double 1 $ 10.30
Treble 3 $ 870.50
Quaddie 1 $ 2465.20
Race 7 - ELSDON PARK 2200
Time: 4:03 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Wolfgang
F: 33021B(1)W(59.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-P & S McKay )
Runners going a whole let better since father/son partnership has come together. Gutsy win last start to win at here three weeks ago and good odds on offer for the repeat. Rails draw just perfect
Main Danger
Polygon
F: 73385B(16)W(58.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance Noble )
Not over raced by the Lance Noble stable and has progressed to a stage when a win looks likely. Might well be today although wide draw a concern
Next Best
Major Major
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 00121B(11)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mathew Faber )
Has been a revelation recently, winning two races from its last three starts with its ‘on the pace’ tactics. Wide draw the concern here
Consider
Achieve
F: X2023B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-James/Wellwood )
Have to like its runs this campaign and no reason it can’t be in the finish
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
Our Turn
F: 50158B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh runner with its share of ability. Has dropped back in the market and now looks worth the risk
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 3, 5, 6, 15
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 11.10
Place1 7 $ 4.10
Place2 6 $ 1.80
Place3 13 $ 4.00
Quinella 6:7 $ 38.20
Trifecta 7:6:13 $ 1148.00
First4 F4 7:6:13:8 $ 3112.60
Double 7 $ 114.00
Treble 3 $ 870.50
Quaddie 1 $ 2465.20
Race 8 - SKYCITY HORIZON 1600
Time: 4:39 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Arrowette
F: 64243B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Punters might be looking for the favourite to get them out after a competitive day’s racing and in this one, we think they have a good chance. Stepped up to 1600m last start, it looked the winner but just run out of it
Main Danger
Extortion
F: 51202B(9)W(60.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Cody Cole )
Finished on to good effect over 1600m last time after being freshened. Will be fitter and Ryan Elliot a good booking
Next Best
Burgundy Iff
F: 5323PB(6)W(57.5)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Denise Jeffcoat )
Took on Pearl Of Alsace last time in a conditions race but bucked its way out of contention. Given its earlier form, it has to go in
Consider
Sun And Heir
F: 68432B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Maxim Van Lierde )
Stable is a rich run of form with its runners and this one isn’t far off a win. Well drawn
Longer Odds
Ranger
F: 83283B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Ngakau Hailey )
( T-Debbie Sweeney )
When its in the mood, it runs well and needs consideration as one that can boost the multis
