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Race 1 - CAVALLO FARM & CHRIS RUTTEN BLOODSTOCK 3YO
Time: 1:30 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Solidify
Dividend : $1.90, $1.40
Won
F: 258X0B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-TeamRogerson )
If anywhere near its best form, this will be a stroll in the park for this quality galloper, having raced against the likes of Bonny Lass and co in a G1 last start when resuming. Fitter now
Main Danger
Bozo
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 17974B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Kozzi Asano )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Capable 3yo trained by the statue Kevin Myers. Better when fourth on home track two weeks ago
Next Best
Malachy
F: 13B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Surprise win on debut and then close up in conditions race last time. That form says it can place
Consider
Danjuro
Dividend :
Place
F: 1269B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Peter Didham )
Resuming and does look to have the ability to make up the First Four
Longer Odds
Insufficient Runners
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 3, 4, 5
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 1.90
Place1 2 $ 1.40
Place2 5 $ 1.70
Quinella 2:5 $ 2.60
Trifecta 2:5:3 $ 11.30
First4 F4 2:5:3:4 $ 14.90
Double 2+ $ 14.80
Quaddie 2+ $ 230.40
Race 2 - VETS ON RIVERBANK HANDICAP
Time: 2:10 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Crunchie Boy
F: 63416B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Sarah O'Malley )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
Good winner too back and stable going well. Should get a soft lead
Main Danger
Lincoln Falls
Dividend : $6.90, $2.30
Won
F: 64485B(5)W(59.0)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Performed better in its last race at Whanganui and this is not a strong field
Next Best
Comedy
F: 32403B(11)W(59.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Harvey Wilson )
First run in 8 weeks but has gone well fresh before. Craig Grylls rides
Consider
Tavi Ann
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 221X6B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Allan Sharrock runner up to winning this but might need another race
Longer Odds
Bean A Pleasure
F: 32005B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Gary Vile )
For a galloper that looks like it will be suited to more ground, these odds seem generous. Matt Cameron a good booking
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
3, 4, 5, 6, 8
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 6.90
Place1 4 $ 2.30
Place2 8 $ 1.90
Place3 2 $ 2.60
Quinella 4:8 $ 18.00
Trifecta 4:8:2 $ 292.20
First4 F4 4:8:2:7 $ 1572.40
Double 2+ $ 14.80
Treble 4 $ 126.30
Quaddie 2+ $ 230.40
Race 3 - RIVERSTONE CAFE HANDICAP
Time: 2:52 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
Popsagoosey
F: 68601B(9)W(59.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Lisa Latta 4yo that has always looked to have a bit of ability and Joe Doyle rode it perfectly to win when resuming 18 days ago. Will find this extra 200m to advantage
Main Danger
Royal Destroyer
F: 1680B(8)W(57.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-John Bary )
Has been running against the best in its year and clearly well thought of at home. Won on debut, four back, and no reason why it can't win here if up to that form
Next Best
Platinum Attack
Dividend : $3.30, $1.50
Won
F: 251B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Another Lisa Latta runner that won the same day as Popsagoosey, and running a better time. There mightn't be much in it today
Consider
Perfectsister
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 68022B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Gary Vile )
Comes into this off two second placings. With rails draw and 3kg claim, can make its presence felt
Longer Odds
Elcheikhali
F: 52464B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Has been running better races than form line would suggest, being close up in most of them
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 4, 6, 8
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 3.30
Place1 2 $ 1.50
Place2 4 $ 1.90
Place3 5 $ 1.90
Quinella 2:4 $ 10.50
Trifecta 2:4:5 $ 90.20
First4 F4 2:4:5:1 $ 293.70
Double 2+ $ 22.60
Treble 4 $ 126.30
Quaddie 2+ $ 230.40
Race 4 - HARCOURTS OTAKI HANDICAP
Time: 3:28 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Infer
Dividend : $3.40, $1.70
Won
F: 30X21B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-TeamRogerson )
How impressive was this one at Matamata last month, bolting in when stepped up to 2000m for the first time
Main Danger
Ruby Rocks
F: 81081B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Roger Allen )
Back up to 2050m eighteen days ago saw a turnaround in its fortunes with an easy win. Looked like it had more to offer. Rails draw today
Next Best
Tshiebwe
F: 51215B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Promising 4yo out of the Allan Sharrock stable that had its first run past 1600m last start but found the track too wet. Just the 5 runs to date so plenty of upside to come
Consider
Enrico
F: 02631B(9)W(56.0)
( J-Kozzi Asano )
( T-Ilone Kelly )
Beat an handy field at Whanganui two weeks ago and worth considering for your multis
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
Apache Anne
F: 23890B(7)W(55.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Looks the best of the Lisa Latta pair. Going well in last two races only to be hampered and would have been closer
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
3, 7, 10, 11, 12
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 3.40
Place1 7 $ 1.70
Place2 14 $ 5.10
Place3 6 $ 2.20
Quinella 7:14 $ 36.90
Trifecta 7:14:6 $ 342.20
First4 F4 7:14:6:3 $ 3046.10
Double 2+ $ 22.60
Treble 4 $ 126.30
Quaddie 2+ $ 230.40
Race 5 - NEW WORLD OTAKI NEW ZEALAND ST LEGER TRIAL
Time: 4:03 PM | Distance: 2300 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
The Underbelly
Dividend : $2.30, $1.40
Won
F: 04111B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Shaping a good record now with six wins from just 13 starts. Just seems to get stronger and although this is its toughest test to date, it is not a particularly strong field and we think only the distance beats it
Main Danger
Waisake
F: 4373LB(6)W(55.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Terrific run two back as it built up to the Wellington Cup challenge. But unfortunately lost its rider in that and can get some compensation here
Next Best
Mark Twain
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 0X431B(7)W(55.0)
( J-Kozzi Asano )
( T-James/Wellwood )
Good enough to run in the ATC Derby at Randwick last March and returned to winning form at Te Rapa two weeks ago.
Consider
Colorado Star
F: 73954B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Mike Breslin )
Thought it might have gone better in the Taranaki Cup last time but wet ground/distance was probably its downfall. Will run this 2300m right out, no problem
Longer Odds
Oso Savvy
F: 48240B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-John Wheeler )
Will need to improve a lot off its resuming run to be winning but does look the best of the 'roughies', if it's a price you're looking for
Betting Suggestions
Quaddies
R5
(4) The Underbelly
(3) Waisake
R6
(1) Ifndoubtgetout
(2) Tavattack
R7
(1) Desert Lightning
(2) Puntura
R8
(8) Alexandra Quick
Quaddies % to a $20 stake:
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 3, 4, 5, 7
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 2.30
Place1 4 $ 1.40
Place2 7 $ 1.50
Quinella 4:7 $ 2.10
Trifecta 4:7:8 $ 29.30
First4 F4 4:7:8:5 $ 158.00
Double 4+ $ 8.20
Quaddie 4+ $ 181.80
Race 6 - MCMILLAN EQUINE FEEDS HANDICAP
Time: 4:37 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
Ifndoubtgetout
F: X7191B(2)W(60.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Tracey Bliss )
A massive flood of money came for this 7yo at New Plymouth three weeks ago and it was evident a long way from home there were some happy punters about, it eventually winning by 10 lengths against a strong field, including Shamus and Ladies Man. We think Matt Cameron can apply the same tactics tomorrow, from an inside gate, and get the win again
Main Danger
Tavattack
Dividend : $5.20, $1.70
Won
F: 3X258B(5)W(59.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
The Sharrock/Grylls partnership in play here and it can't be denied. First run since before Christmas but it does have a good fresh up record and with the TAB short on the odds they offer, we can expect it to be ready to go
Next Best
Ace Royale
F: 131X2B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-John Kiernan )
What a run that was by this one at Whanganui, its first for nearly three years! Takes improvement
Consider
Sergio
F: X1093B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Chrissy Bambry )
Likes to be on the pace and sure to take on our Top Pick. Be interesting to see how it develops.
Longer Odds
Lincoln's Kruz
F: 204L9B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Not far off them at Whanganui and with inside draw, will get every chance
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 2 $ 5.20
Place1 2 $ 1.70
Place2 7 $ 4.30
Place3 10 $ 1.90
Quinella 2:7 $ 32.90
Trifecta 2:7:10 $ 339.30
First4 F4 2:7:10:3 $ 2302.10
Double 4+ $ 8.20
Treble 2 $ 96.90
Quaddie 4+ $ 181.80
Race 7 - TRACKSIDE OTAKI-MAORI WFA CLASSIC (G1)
Time: 5:15 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 400000
Top Pick
Desert Lightning
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: X1311B(1)W(59.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-P & D Williams )
The $400K G1 Classic and what a fantastic field we have. A case can be made for many but the one that we come back to is the favourite. If Legarto was in the race, there would be only one winner ... so take it from there
Main Danger
Puntura
F: 29111B(8)W(59.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Has just gone to another level in the last few months and clearly there'll be plenty liking its chances today. Looked to be on top of its game when wining a trial to prepare
Next Best
Aegon
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: 39640B(5)W(59.0)
( J-Kozzi Asano )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Quality galloper yet to recapture its best, but may not be far away. Drawn well and goes well fresh
Consider
La Crique
Dividend : $5.20, $1.60
Won
F: X03X4B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-S & K Alexander )
We thought we were going to see some special performances from this mare in recent months but things haven't gone to plan. Can't write off yet and last run suggested good form ahead
Longer Odds
Callsign Mav
F: 35803B(2)W(59.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-John Bary )
Not sure there's still a big win left in this one but, as it showed last start, it can still hang in there with the best.
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 3, 4, 8
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 5.20
Place1 8 $ 1.60
Place2 3 $ 2.70
Place3 1 $ 1.20
Quinella 3:8 $ 24.20
Trifecta 8:3:1 $ 129.00
First4 F4 8:3:1:6 $ 877.00
Double 8 $ 11.40
Treble 2 $ 96.90
Quaddie 4+ $ 181.80
Race 8 - THE TELE OTAKI HANDICAP
Time: 5:48 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Alexandra Quick
F: 11B(7)W(55.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Looks to be a very exciting prospect for the Sharrock stable. Had to be good to recover from a slow start last time and get up and win ... and can take the next step as it rises through the grades. Extra 200m looks ideal
Main Danger
Duneagle
F: 42831B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Suzy Gordon )
Taken north to Te Rapa last time and came home strongly over 1300m to beat a decent field. Vinnie Colgan is here to ride today and he's riding as well as ever
Next Best
Belle's Echo
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 05255B(3)W(55.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Two improvers runs last two starts and now up to a preferred distance. Joe Doyle takes over and adds the value
Consider
The Hottie
Dividend : $3.20, $1.40
Won
F: 1X140B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Was disappointed with its last run but was running well prior and needs to be considered
Longer Odds
Massive Prince
F: 23177B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Won here comfortably on Boxing Day and, with the rails draw today, could surprise them again if it gets a soft lead
