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Race 1 - BARFOOT & THOMPSON MAIDEN 1100
Time: 12:25 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 30000
Top Pick
1 Tycoon Prince
F: NoneB(5)W(57.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Ritchie/Murray )
On debut and the booking of Warren Kennedy leans us this one's way, having presumably had the option to ride for the Williams stable. Showed itself to have the 'winning' factor in its last trial a week ago and hard to beat today
Main Danger
5 Foreverintime
Dividend : $4.10, $2.10
Won
F: NoneB(1)W(55.5)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-P & D Williams )
Difficult to go against the Williams stable with this one on debut. Progressed nicely to win the last of three trials to prepare and looks to be a bit smart. Rails draw to advantage
Next Best
4 Hakushu
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: NoneB(7)W(57.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Tycoon Prince had the better of this one at last week's trial and we think that will be the case again. Odds suggest its a definite chance on debut
Consider
2 Arundel Castle
Dividend :
Place
F: NoneB(2)W(57.5)
( J-Kozzi Asano )
( T-Tony Pike )
Reports indicate this one will be winning ... but might need the experience on debut today
Longer Odds
7 Chance Encounter
F: NoneB(6)W(55.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-TeamRogerson )
Looks like a place chance at best but has the benefit of Craig Grylls today
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 4, 5, 7
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 4.10
Place1 5 $ 2.10
Place2 4 $ 2.70
Quinella 4:5 $ 12.20
Trifecta 5:4:2 $ 70.60
First4 F4 5:4:2:3 $ 233.90
Double 5 $ 11.80
Quaddie 5 $ 288.60
Race 2 - BENTLEYS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 1200
Time: 1:00 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 65000
Top Pick
5 Pour The Wine
Dividend : $3.10, $1.30
Won
F: 04X11B(8)W(54.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-P & D Williams )
Peter Williams runner with Warren Kennedy up and stepping up to Open company for the first time. But can manage that, given the improvement it has shown since it was spelled in June last year to win both starts back very stylishly
Main Danger
2 Riodini
F: X7408B(5)W(60.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Nigel Tiley )
Unlucky in the Rich Hill Mile when not getting the best of runs. Still less than 4 lengths from the winner and Michael McNab is a good booking
Next Best
7 Hot Salsa
F: 3845XB(1)W(54.0)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-John Bell )
Not a strong field and resumes from rails draw. Good fresh up record
Consider
9 Singing Sun
F: 15X60B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Tony Devcich )
Thought its run last week was OK and would have been closer with clear run.
Longer Odds
1 Gino Severini
F: 23109B(7)W(62.0)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Wallace/Cooksley )
First run for five weeks but this 10yo gives its all and goes well fresh
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 5, 7, 9
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 3.10
Place1 5 $ 1.30
Place2 3 $ 2.20
Place3 4 $ 1.70
Quinella 3:5 $ 9.80
Trifecta 5:3:4 $ 56.70
First4 F4 5:3:4:9 $ 250.40
Double 5 $ 11.80
Treble 5+ $ 107.10
Quaddie 5 $ 288.60
Race 3 - EAGLE CHARTERS 1500
Time: 1:35 PM | Distance: 1500 m | Prize $ 55000
Top Pick
6 Good Spot
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 39513B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Alex Forbes )
Won over 1600m two back when on the pace and then seen finishing nicely from the back over 1400m last time. Sam Spratt sticks and looks good EW value
Main Danger
7 Miss Martini
Dividend : $7.30, $2.10
Won
F: X6001B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Came from a hampered run on New Years Day to win very nicely over 1400m last time at Hastings. We think there's upside to this one
Next Best
3 Burgundy Iff
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 35532B(10)W(57.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Denise Jeffcoat )
Clearly a strong chance on current form and would be rated higher but for the wide draw. But does have a strong finish so might overcome that
Consider
9 Mafia Mamma
F: 00176B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Wayne Hillis )
Good win three back and then out of class in 3yo race afterwards. But back at R65 last time, ran home nicely and this extra 100m will suit it today
Longer Odds
1 Cimarron
F: 60217B(2)W(59.5)
( J-Hamish McNeill )
( T-Jenna Mahoney )
Three lengths behind Burgundy Iff last time when finishing well over 1400m. Inside draw today and extra 200m
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 3, 6, 7, 9
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 7.30
Place1 7 $ 2.10
Place2 6 $ 2.20
Place3 3 $ 1.40
Quinella 6:7 $ 26.30
Trifecta 7:6:3 $ 188.40
First4 F4 7:6:3:11 $ 8928.60
Double 7 $ 42.70
Treble 5+ $ 107.10
Quaddie 5 $ 288.60
Race 4 - VICTORIA RACING CLUB 1500
Time: 2:10 PM | Distance: 1500 m | Prize $ 65000
Top Pick
1 Our Alley Cat
Dividend : $3.20
Place
F: 41608B(5)W(62.0)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Vicki Prendergast )
With the favourites drawn wide, this presents a fresh up opportunity for this 7yo mare. Second up here after a good run in a strong Fillies & Mares race two weeks ago, it gets a 3kg claim to assist its chances
Main Danger
8 Rudyard
Dividend : $3.10, $1.40
Won
F: 13213B(12)W(55.5)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Tony Pike )
Albeit well behind Desert Lightning & Legarto last time on Millions night, it was a terrific run and this is a whole lot easier
Next Best
13 Bella Luce
F: X5775B(11)W(54.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-S & E Clotworthy )
Fifth to Rudyard 5 weeks ago, it was beaten less than five lengths despite not getting any sort of run. Loves the course and won't be far away
Consider
7 Field Of Gold
F: 904X8B(2)W(55.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
First run in nearly a year two weeks ago and will take improvement. Craig Grylls rides
Longer Odds
3 Harlech
F: X5020B(7)W(58.0)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-Moroney/Gerard )
Went well for second two back at Hastings and then out of its class at 4 weeks ago. Chance here
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 3, 7, 8, 13
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 3.10
Place1 8 $ 1.40
Place2 1 $ 3.20
Place3 2 $ 3.50
Quinella 1:8 $ 20.90
Trifecta 8:1:2 $ 227.60
First4 F4 8:1:2:11 $ 4004.40
Double 7 $ 42.70
Treble 5+ $ 107.10
Quaddie 5 $ 288.60
Race 5 - SKYCITY HORIZON UNCLE REMUS STAKES
Time: 2:52 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 100000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
5 Merchant Queen
F: 1X112B(6)W(55.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Lost its unbeaten record when runner up to Crocetti three weeks ago. Impressed with the way it fought on when hidden and Stephen Marsh will have it spot on for this
Main Danger
7 Just A Floozie
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 1X4B(7)W(55.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-P & D Williams )
Hot favourite when it beat Orchestral in only race last year. That was in April and then spelled so did well to finish just over 3 lengths behind Crocetti when resuming, its first run in 9 months. Has two lengths to make up on Merchant Queen
Next Best
8 No Rain Ever
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: X16X1B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
Very impressive performance at Trentham four weeks ago, when winning fresh up. Highly thought of in the stable and looks to have developed nicely during its spell
Consider
4 Star Of Justice
F: 41185B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that was just three lengths behind Merchant Queen last start. That puts it right in the mix here
Longer Odds
1 Pericles
Dividend : $29.70, $5.70
Won
F: 07161B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Moroney/Gerard )
Enjoyed the better ground to win last time, making it two from 6 starts. Nicely drawn and may be a bit underated
Betting Suggestions
Quaddies
R5
(5) Merchant Queen
(7) Just A Floozie
R6
(15) Orchestral
(1) Tokyo Tycoon
(2) Ascend The Throne
(5) Interlinked
R7
(6) Trust In You
(14) Canheroc
(7) Mary Louise
R8
(4) Rebecchi
(12) Arabian Songbird
(2) Hula Beat
Quaddies % to a $20 stake:
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 4, 5, 7, 8
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 29.70
Place1 1 $ 5.70
Place2 7 $ 1.50
Place3 8 $ 2.70
Quinella 1:7 $ 66.40
Trifecta 1:7:8 $ 1086.30
First4 F4 1:7:8:9 $ 12043.80
Double 1 $ 41.10
Quaddie 1 $ 11990.40
Race 6 - EAGLE TECHNOLOGY AVONDALE GUINEAS (G2)
Time: 4:03 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 175000
Top Pick
15 Orchestral
Dividend : $1.50, $1.10
Won
F: 0X211B(6)W(55.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-James/Wellwood )
Showed improvement to get the better of Lupo Solitario on New Years Day and was super impressive when striding out to kick clear of the opposition on Karaka Millions day over 1600m. Races like it will be even better over the 2100m
Main Danger
1 Tokyo Tycoon
F: 15305B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Last year's champion 2yo yet to come up to expectations this campaign. But liked the way it was finishing to good effect behind Orchestral last time and will be tough if it runs out the 2100m. Rails draw for good run
Next Best
2 Ascend The Throne
F: 7511B(10)W(57.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that went from a maiden win to taking out the Avondale Guineas at just its fourth start. Won't be far away
Consider
5 Interlinked
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 1142B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Busuttin/Young )
Kiwi trainers have brought this one over and it looks like a quality galloper in the making
Longer Odds
3 Just As Sharp
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 11583B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-TeamRogerson )
Had to like how this one finished off strongly against Orchestral last time. Should find the 2100m just perfect
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 3, 5, 15
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 15 $ 1.50
Place1 15 $ 1.10
Place2 3 $ 1.80
Place3 5 $ 2.20
Quinella 3:15 $ 4.60
Trifecta 15:3:5 $ 30.00
First4 F4 15:3:5:2 $ 165.90
Double 1 $ 41.10
Treble 15+ $ 283.50
Quaddie 1 $ 11990.40
Race 7 - EAGLE TECHNOLOGY AVONDALE CUP (G2)
Time: 4:38 PM | Distance: 2400 m | Prize $ 175000
Top Pick
6 Trust In You
F: 92211B(2)W(52.5)
( J-Kozzi Asano )
( T-Wallace/Cooksley )
This 5yo gelding has matured nicely this campaign and the further its gone, the better its got. Has been freshened since winning two over this distance but will be well prepared for this Cup race
Main Danger
14 Canheroc
F: 38313B(16)W(52.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Chris Wood )
Have a lot of respect for this galloper and thought it would have won the Wellington Cup last time, with a clear run. Certainly has the ability and 2400m should be perfect
Next Best
7 Mary Louise
F: 19431B(12)W(52.0)
( J-Ciel Butler )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Wellington Cup winner last start so we know it'll do the distance! And this stable is flying so it will be trained to the minute. Interesting to note Ceil Butler replaces Craig Grylls ... and in doing so, brings the 3kg claim
Consider
13 Mehzebeen
F: 61613B(10)W(52.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
4yo mare with good prospects and well fancied for this. Just wondering if the 2400m might find it out?
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
3 Dionysus
Dividend : $4.40
Place
F: 46319B(18)W(53.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-James/Wellwood )
Winner two back and certainly up to contesting the finish here. Unfortunate with the draw
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
3, 6, 7, 13, 14
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 14.40
Place1 9 $ 4.60
Place2 3 $ 4.40
Place3 17 $ 6.70
Quinella 3:9 $ 75.30
Trifecta 9:3:17 $ 5097.10
First4 F4 9:3:17:12 $ 22446.00
Double 9 $ 106.20
Treble 15+ $ 283.50
Quaddie 1 $ 11990.40
Race 8 - AUCKLAND CO-OP TAXIS 2100
Time: 5:12 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 55000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
4 Rebecchi
F: 77130B(6)W(59.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Won by nearly six lengths when breaking maidens at the beginning of the year. Forget run in Guineas last time when injured and back to R75, this promising 3yo gelding looks a big chance
Main Danger
12 Arabian Songbird
F: 3310B(12)W(56.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-P & D Williams )
Promising filly that was taken south to New Plymouth for a 3yo race but never fired, having won well at Ruakaka previously. Noted that warren Kennedy sticks and we're following that
Next Best
2 Hula Beat
F: X0025B(15)W(60.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Signalled its return to form two back and then might have won last time, but for chequered run. It was a good performance too in that it was slow away from gate 12 but finished it off strongly
Consider
13 Kealoha
F: 61B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Paul Richards )
On pace runner that loved the step up to 1600m last time, winning at only its second start. Looks likely to do well over the middle distance races
Longer Odds
1 Espresso To Go
F: 0X771B(8)W(60.0)
( J-Kozzi Asano )
( T-Ken Harrison )
Led all the way over 1800m last time and they never looked like getting to it. If getting a soft lead, might serve up more of the same
