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Race 1 - PRICE RACING 1600
Time: 12:10 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Rule Of Law
F: 31674B(8)W(58.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Te Akau runner with just the five starts, including winning second up in last campaign. On home track today and Opie takes the reins
Main Danger
Composure
F: 19105B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Bruce Harvey )
Seen finishing to good effect last start. Got back from wide draw so good effort and extra 200m here ideal
Next Best
Jaffira
Dividend : $9.70, $3.10
Won
F: 37652B(6)W(59.0)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-O'Sullivan/Scott )
Warm favourite and just found one too good on the day two weeks ago. Has to go in
Consider
Thatsallshewrote
F: 88X26B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Moroney/Gerard )
But for a low start would have gone close over 1400m last time. Michael McNab takes over and in the mix from OK draw
Longer Odds
Toko Ono
Dividend : $3.70
Place
F: 36514B(12)W(56.5)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-O'Sullivan/Scott )
Won maiden here two back and then wasn't far away, despite not getting a clear run, last time
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 6, 8, 10, 11
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 9.70
Place1 2 $ 3.10
Place2 11 $ 3.70
Place3 14 $ 15.50
Quinella 2:11 $ 28.00
Trifecta 2:11:14 $ 3162.80
First4 F4 2:11:14:7 $ 5694.10
Treble 2 $ 475.30
Race 2 - ANCROFT DEVELOPMENTS 1400
Time: 12:44 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
Provence
F: X9X11B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Dominant win at Te Rapa two weeks ago when putting away hot favourite from Te Akau stable. Inside draw and Michael McNab is up today
Main Danger
Darci's Angel
F: X5261B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Richardson/Norvall )
In behind in a goof field two back and then secured nice win, coming from just off the pace, when Warren Kennedy took over last start. Looks progressive
Next Best
Smokeshow
Dividend :
Place
F: 22212B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-O'Sullivan/Scott )
From a stable that is flying and with a record of a win and four seconds from 5 starts, we find it hard to think its not going to be in the finish
Consider
El Viento
Dividend : $5.70, $3.10
Won
F: 614B(6)W(57.5)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Showing good ability and got into it too late last start. Extra 100m today will help
Longer Odds
To Catch A Thief
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 33608B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Richardson/Norvall )
Yet to win but has shown promise at times
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 2 $ 5.70
Place1 2 $ 3.10
Place2 5 $ 1.50
Quinella 1:2 $ 6.90
Trifecta 2:1:5 $ 51.40
First4 F4 2:1:5:8 $ 412.00
Double 2 $ 28.20
Treble 2 $ 475.30
Quaddie 2 $ 14085.00
Race 3 - RICH HILL STUD 1200
Time: 1:18 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
My Annie Belle
F: 13B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-K & B Kelso )
Showed a good turn of pace to win maiden here two back and not far away when up against Merchant Queen at Ellerslie last time. Astute trainers.
Main Danger
Hanalei
F: 09381B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Paul Richards )
Enjoyed the firmer ground here two weeks ago and won in good style. Looks to be on the up and has the assistance of Warren Kennedy today
Next Best
Alminette
F: 53422B(12)W(58.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Locally trained and has been within a length of the winner in last three starts. Would rate higher but for draw but Opie might be able to work the oracle there
Consider
Little Bit Of Love
F: 91B(6)W(59.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-O'Sullivan/Scott )
Left it run on debut way behind when bolting in at Tauranga last start. Improves
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
Covermeinsunshine
F: X6435B(11)W(58.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Trevor Da Cruz )
Massive run to be just 3 1/2 lengths from the winner in the Concorde last time. Back at R65 will finds things easier
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
3, 6, 7, 9, 11
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 18.80
Place1 5 $ 4.40
Place2 2 $ 6.30
Place3 1 $ 2.50
Quinella 2:5 $ 164.20
Trifecta 5:2:1 $ 1883.40
First4 F4 5:2:1:8 $ 10380.40
Double 2 $ 28.20
Treble 2 $ 475.30
Quaddie 2 $ 14085.00
Race 4 - FAIRVIEW MATAMATA SLIPPER (G3)
Time: 1:51 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 100000
Top Pick
Move To Strike
F: 12B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Huge wraps around this Te Akau runner and he won on debut like a very good horse. So it was disappointing when it was beaten at a very short price last time. Should be back in the winners circle today
Main Danger
Unbridled Joy
Dividend :
Place
F: 21B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Liked the way this one went up a gear when winning its maiden here, in only second race
Next Best
Full Force
F: 223B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Benner/Wynyard )
Terrific run for third on Millions night and favoured with the rails draw today
Consider
Poetic Champion
Dividend : $3.80
Place
F: 1326B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Per-Anders Graberg )
( T-Tony Pike )
Showed ability last campaign but was 4 lengths behind Full Force on Millions night. That was first run back so will be improved
Longer Odds
Red Sea
F: 25B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Resuming and will have developed over break
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 3, 5, 6
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 14.60
Place1 4 $ 4.80
Place2 3 $ 3.80
Quinella 3:4 $ 61.40
Trifecta 4:3:5 $ 569.50
First4 F4 4:3:5:6 $ 4582.90
Double 4 $ 40.20
Treble 4 $ 829.20
Quaddie 2 $ 14085.00
Race 5 - WESTBURY STUD 1400
Time: 2:24 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Giacomo
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 05931B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-P & S McKay )
Took it to them from the front when dropped back to 1400m last time and win was never in doubt up the straight. Drawn inside today and same tactics will make it hard to beat
Main Danger
Bea A Roca
F: X2242B(3)W(56.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-D & B Weatherley )
Talented 6yo mare that just came too late at Te Rapa two weeks ago. Sam is riding well and extra 200m, inside draw just perfect
Next Best
Pennsylvania
F: 1X11XB(10)W(57.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Margaret Falconer )
Winner of three from four starts but last raced 15 months ago. Have to like its win at Taupo trials a month ago, suggesting that ability is still there. Wide draw the concern
Consider
Freeze Frame
Dividend : $5.80, $2.40
Won
F: X1320B(9)W(59.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Te Akau runner on home track, Opie up, and that means it has to go into your calculations, as at least a place chance
Longer Odds
Modernise
F: X2035B(1)W(54.5)
( J-Tegan Newman )
( T-Ross McCarroll )
Got back last time so it was a pretty good run. Drops back to preferred 1400m here
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 3, 6, 9, 13
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 5.80
Place1 1 $ 2.40
Place2 6 $ 2.20
Place3 5 $ 2.40
Quinella 1:6 $ 17.70
Trifecta 1:6:5 $ 298.30
First4 F4 1:6:5:16 $ 1499.00
Double 4 $ 40.20
Treble 4 $ 829.20
Quaddie 2 $ 14085.00
Race 6 - LISA CHITTICK PLATE
Time: 3:00 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
Fashion Shoot
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 15106B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
$50k stakes race and Te Akau will be looking to win, so expect them to consider this their best chance. And why not, it is classy, will be fitter second up and Opie rides
Main Danger
Churchillian
F: 15121B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Tony Pike )
What a rich vein of form this one is in. Winner of three of last five, including its last start from gate 12, it will offer a stern challenge
Next Best
Tevere
F: 69269B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-Moroney/Gerard )
Has been running against top fields and very capable of featuring here
Consider
Polygon
F: X9733B(6)W(58.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance Noble )
Strong trainer/jockey partnership that rates consideration
Te Kau runner that's unbeaten in three runs and did what good horses do in winning in the heavy last time, the first two having been on Good footing. Very classy filly and can win again
Main Danger
Alabama Lass
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 1B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-K & B Kelso )
No question that the Kelso's have another very good horse in their stable, given this one's 9 1/2 length win on debut. Rails draw and will surely test them
Next Best
Archaic Smile
F: 511B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Tony Pike )
Tony Pike runner that took it up at the 200m last time and the race was over. Makes for an exciting race
Consider
Love Poem
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 2B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
No disgrace in being beaten by Captured For Love on debut. Takes improvement and looks better than the rest
Longer Odds
Renovations
F: 2B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Cody Cole )
Just the one race when 9 1/2 lengths in arrears of Alabama Lass on debut. Looks the best of the 'roughies'
Very classy stayer that went terrific when resuming 18 days ago, beaten just over 1/2 length over a distance too short for that. Trainer generally has them ready when they go to the races so should be spot on for this
Main Danger
Terra Mitica
F: 30141B(6)W(58.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance Noble )
UK import that looked very smart when winning its first race in the country back in December. Probably hasn't met expectations since then but did win again here just over two weeks ago and looks the quinella to us
Next Best
Arby
F: X2458B(11)W(55.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-D & B Weatherley )
Quality runs against Legarto and co in last couple and this a lot easier than that
Consider
Saint Alice
Dividend : $14.30, $4.00
Won
F: 0X513B(10)W(55.5)
( J-Ashvin Goindasamy )
( T-P & D Williams )
Winner two back and then unsuited on a Heavy8 at New Plymouth. With the Williams team going so well, needs to be in your reckoning
Longer Odds
Aotea Lad
Dividend : $3.60
Place
F: X7443B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Recovered its two year old form last campaign and has run well this time in. Looks ready for the 2000m now
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 3, 7, 8, 11
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 14.30
Place1 7 $ 4.00
Place2 9 $ 7.90
Place3 2 $ 3.60
Quinella 7:9 $ 169.90
Trifecta 7:9:2 $ 4873.30
First4 F4 7:9:2:8 $ 6957.60
Double 7 $ 88.60
Treble 1 $ 99.80
Quaddie 6 $ 558.00
Race 9 - GAVELHOUSE.COM 2000
Time: 4:45 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Jolted
F: 10X71B(5)W(54.5)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-K & B Kelso )
Got back from gate 11 at Tauranga but came home strongly in the straight and powered on by. Looks to own a lot of ability and step up to 200m likely to bring out the best in it
Main Danger
Snazzytavi
Dividend : $2.40, $1.20
Won
F: X2113B(9)W(58.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Richardson/Norvall )
Very hard not to have this one as our 'Top Pick' on recent form, including a close up third in WFA race 18 days ago. warren Kennedy will give it every chance and it has seen early money
Next Best
Testify Me
F: 41946B(1)W(59.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Janelle Millar )
Interesting to note Sam Weatherley rides, having rode Val Di Zoldo as well last start. A rising talent, it was finishing well over 1600m last start and should go well trying middle distance for the first time
Consider
Val Di Zoldo
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 65X55B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Tony Pike )
A couple of lengths behind Snazzytavi last start when resuming and now Opie takes the reins. Will have taken improvement from that run and will prefer this 2000m
Longer Odds
Jack The Lass
F: 00141B(7)W(55.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Chris Wood )
7yo but in its best career form, winning two of last three.
