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Race 1 - ENTAIN - NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE
Time: 2:45 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
Saluto
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 25824B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Gavin Opie )
Did it the hard way at Matamata two weeks ago, coming from the back, but probably would have won with a clear run
Main Danger
Rozel
F: 4X367B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Ulrika Holmquist )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
Looking for more distance and gets it here. Very unlucky two back when coming with a strong challenge and checked out of it
Next Best
Golden
Dividend : $1.10
Place
F: 2B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Ramsay/Ritchie )
Have to like its debut run at Matamata but that was over 1600m and, with it dropping back here, we think Saluto looks the better value
Consider
Dealers Choice
Dividend : $7.60, $1.80
Won
F: 45B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Maxim Van Lierde )
Ran better on debut than lat time but trainer had two winners last week and that's a good sign
Longer Odds
Richie's Dream
F: 9X409B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Rae/Williams )
Repeat of its run three back puts it right in the mix here
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 7.60
Place1 3 $ 1.80
Place2 1 $ 1.30
Place3 2 $ 1.10
Quinella 1:3 $ 8.60
Trifecta 3:1:2 $ 38.10
First4 F4 3:1:2:4 $ 140.40
Double 3 $ 23.00
Quaddie 3 $ 2927.90
Race 2 - CAMBRIDGE STUD 2100
Time: 3:20 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
Pile Driver
F: 53B(3)W(58.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Peter Lock )
Only the three runs and elevated to middle distance very quickly. Has finished strongly in every race so should suit ... and early money has come for it
Main Danger
First Innings
Dividend : $2.50, $1.30
Won
F: 482B(8)W(58.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Its run for third at Ellerslie last month was in a much stronger field than this. Opie now takes the reins and won't be far away
Next Best
On The Radar
F: 4423B(9)W(58.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Tony Pike )
Up to 2100m for the first time at Te Rapa three weeks ago and took it up near home only to be run out of it the last bit. Likely to be more settled here and clearly a chance
Consider
Pure Delight
Dividend : $2.80
Place
F: 73423B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Lynsey Satherley )
( T-Chris Gibbs )
Has to be considered for your multis on the back of its recent form
Longer Odds
Suavetta
Dividend : $4.80
Place
F: 8674B(10)W(56.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-S & E Clotworthy )
Interested to see Warren Kennedy resume his partnership with this one here. Looks likely to perform well now up to middle distance
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 6, 8, 10, 14
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 2.50
Place1 6 $ 1.30
Place2 10 $ 2.80
Place3 14 $ 4.80
Quinella 6:10 $ 16.40
Trifecta 6:10:14 $ 252.80
First4 F4 6:10:14:3 $ 1935.80
Double 3 $ 23.00
Treble 6+ $ 325.80
Quaddie 3 $ 2927.90
Race 3 - BARFOOT & THOMPSON 1600
Time: 3:55 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
Rising Tide
F: 30X38B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Chad Ormsby )
Thought this one was going to win back in the spring. But given time to develop after two runs then and has performed nicely since resuming. Third up now and ready to win
Main Danger
Radradra
F: 5X533B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Chris Wood )
All good runs this campaign and could win here with the right run
Next Best
Silpion
F: X0X64B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Annabelle Johnson )
Best run to date when third at Te Rapa five weeks ago and extra 200m will be to advantage
Consider
He's Classic
Dividend : $12.90, $3.70
Won
F: 05730B(11)W(58.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Wallace/Cooksley )
Looks like it needs this 1600m now and Warren Kennedy is now on the reins
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
Bamboozle
F: 585B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Maxim Van Lierde )
Very unlucky last time and yet not far behind Let It Ride. Trainer had two winners last week so stable worth following
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 3, 5, 7, 9
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 12.90
Place1 5 $ 3.70
Place2 6 $ 3.30
Place3 1 $ 1.70
Quinella 5:6 $ 79.60
Trifecta 5:6:1 $ 757.60
First4 F4 5:6:1:7 $ 11114.30
Double 5 $ 27.50
Treble 6+ $ 325.80
Quaddie 3 $ 2927.90
Race 4 - ELLERSLIE EVENTS 1600
Time: 4:30 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
Let It Ride
F: 422B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-O'Sullivan/Scott )
Running here in preference to Race 3. Has to be considered a strong chance on its three runs to date ... tough from wide draw last time and beaten by a potentially very good horse
Main Danger
Si Exquis
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 2B(10)W(55.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-S & K Alexander )
From good stable and was impressive on debut, finishing on strongly. Takes improvement from that
Next Best
Investigate
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 83B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Tony Pike )
Tony Pike runner and went very well behind a galloper with potential, for third, two weeks ago. Michael McNab now takes the reins and that's worth a few lengths. Inside gate
Consider
Peachy Keen
F: 765B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Per-Anders Graberg )
( T-Tony Pike )
Did well to pick itself up and go again after being checked in running last time. Nice draw and has to be taken into reckoning
Longer Odds
My Alibi
F: 7B(3)W(55.5)
( J-Tegan Newman )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh runner that ran a terrific race for third when an 80/1 shot at Te Rapa three weeks ago. Was finishing strongly over 1300m then so will like this 1600m
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 4, 8, 13, 15
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 6.60
Place1 3 $ 2.00
Place2 2 $ 2.40
Place3 8 $ 1.70
Quinella 2:3 $ 25.70
Trifecta 3:2:8 $ 166.20
First4 F4 3:2:8:13 $ 3376.10
Double 5 $ 27.50
Treble 6+ $ 325.80
Quaddie 3 $ 2927.90
Race 5 - AUCKLAND CO-OP TAXIS 1200
Time: 5:02 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
Grand Cru
F: 57222B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Darrel Lang )
We're going with the axiom 'there's no substitute for experience' here and this one brings it. Has led out and has fought on for second in its last two and, from a good draw, can put them to the test again
Main Danger
Brynderwyn
F: NoneB(1)W(58.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh runner that has shown itself to be very useful at the trials, winning its last one comfortably two weeks ago. They've turned to Opie to ride and that's a positive
Next Best
Vila Belmiro
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 5XB(6)W(58.0)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Nigel Tiley )
The money was down on debut back in November 2022 (15 months ago) but it faded after leading. Immediately spelled, it is sure to have strengthened and will know more about the game now
Consider
Fashion Delight
F: 46033B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-P & D Williams )
Runners from the Peter Williams stable are not to be denied in recent months and this on looks like it will be winning soon
Longer Odds
Super Dailo
F: NoneB(2)W(58.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Jon Miller )
On debut without trials. Good draw in gate 2. Huge flood of money for it, coming in from 30/1 to $8.50!
Betting Suggestions
Quaddies
R5
(8) Grand Cru
(6) Brynderwyn
(5) Vila Belmiro
R6
(7) Withallmyfaith
(4) Tikaani
(11) Tempest
R7
(7) Rightly So
(6) Sorella
(2) Balance Of Power
R8
(9) La Mezquita
(12) Ominous
(4) Just One
Quaddies % to a $20 stake:
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
5, 6, 8, 11, 18
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 3.60
Place1 2 $ 1.60
Place2 7 $ 2.20
Place3 5 $ 2.10
Quinella 2:7 $ 11.80
Trifecta 2:7:5 $ 131.90
First4 F4 2:7:5:12 $ 4012.30
Double 2+ $ 244.00
Quaddie 2+ $ 33241.40
Race 6 - DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS 1400
Time: 5:34 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
Withallmyfaith
F: 25B(3)W(58.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Jenna Mahoney )
Has a lot going for it. Fancied and ran well on debut and looking like a good prospect. Favoured by the draw and Michael McNab takes the reins
Main Danger
Tikaani
F: NoneB(1)W(58.5)
( J-Darren Danis )
( T-Catherine Cameron )
Well prepared for debut through the trials, where it has showed up. Rails draw to advantage
Next Best
Tempest
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: X2224B(11)W(56.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-O'Sullivan/Scott )
There would not be a more deserved winner but figure it might be undone by the draw. But certainly a nailed on place prospect
Consider
Noble Boy
Dividend : $2.60
Place
F: 4X036B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Chris Wood )
Drops back to 1400m which mightn't ba a problem as does like to be on the pace, and this field doesn't have much depth
Longer Odds
No More Pennies
F: NoneB(7)W(58.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Peter Lock )
On debut after nice run at the trials. From a stable that looks to be coming into form
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
3, 4, 7, 10, 11
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 17 $ 13.50
Place1 17 $ 3.70
Place2 3 $ 2.60
Place3 11 $ 1.30
Quinella 3:17 $ 63.10
Trifecta 17:3:11 $ 539.90
First4 F4 17:3:11:7 $ 1340.70
Double 2+ $ 244.00
Treble 17 $ 1958.80
Quaddie 2+ $ 33241.40
Race 7 - STELLA ARTOIS 1400
Time: 6:09 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
Rightly So
F: 33X41B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Kozzi Asano )
( T-Annabelle Johnson )
Looks to be a useful type and has finished on strongly in both runs this campaign, winning the most recent. That was when over more ground and expect it to be even better suited by the 1400m today
Main Danger
Sorella
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: X3815B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-P & D Williams )
Won two back but think last run, when fifth, was even better. Good trainer/jockey combination
Next Best
Balance Of Power
F: 3X415B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Won its maiden impressively in November before being stepped up to 3yo Stakes race. Resumes after a break with Opie up and won't be far away
Consider
Pozzi Vibe
F: 2415XB(5)W(58.5)
( J-Hamish McNeill )
( T-Steven Cole )
Resuming and likely to run well fresh up, before stepping up to longer distances this campaign
Longer Odds
Bevanda
F: X6155B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Bailey Rogerson )
( T-Debbie Sweeney )
Was let go in the betting on New Years eve but got within three lengths of the winner. Could own a bit of ability
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 3, 6, 7, 8
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 7.80
Place1 4 $ 2.00
Place2 6 $ 1.60
Place3 9 $ 5.30
Quinella 4:6 $ 11.60
Trifecta 4:6:9 $ 612.40
First4 F4 4:6:9:2 $ 1460.90
Double 4 $ 109.60
Treble 17 $ 1958.80
Quaddie 2+ $ 33241.40
Race 8 - SKYCITY 2100
Time: 6:44 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
La Mezquita
F: 8142B(11)W(57.5)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Just the four starts but full of promise. Although win was 1400m, looked good over 2100m last time and this is where it will make its mark. Opie rides and can overcome wide draw
Main Danger
Ominous
F: 25106B(8)W(56.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance Noble )
Looks to have a lot of potential and now moving up to middle distance for the first time. Trainer/jockey combination hard to oppose
Next Best
Just One
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 21663B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Another that is showing real promise since moving up to middle distance. Also has to overcome wide draw so that could determine its finishing position today
Consider
Major Major
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 71001B(5)W(59.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mathew Faber )
Won its maiden over 2100m back in October by 7 lengths, when clear in the lead all the way. If given a soft run, with Craig Grylls up, could be hard to pull back
Longer Odds
Hasstobeperfect
F: 90030B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-James/Wellwood )
Taking a chance on this one as think it will do well over more ground. Ran well for third two back and benefits from the rails draw today
