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Race 1 - LINDEN ESTATE WINERY MAIDEN 1400
Time: 2:37 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
Alcaraz
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 40253B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-B & R Foote )
Only just over three lengths behind El Viento when finishing on to good effect in January and that's proven to be good form. Nice run last time and Joe Doyle on the reins today, adds to its chances
Main Danger
Charmer
F: 22220B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-B & R Foote )
Well thought of 3yo filly and has been running in much better company than this, including a last start run against Molly Bloom and co. First run since Boxing Day but from a stable that generally has them ready fresh up
Next Best
Lanikai
F: X4X32B(3)W(58.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Tony Pike )
No doubting this Tony Pike runner's ability and potential ... and its returning after being gelded which will focus its attention to the task. Just might need this run
Consider
Billy Lincoln
Dividend : $3.70, $1.40
Won
F: 0452B(8)W(58.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh has called up Opie Bosson for this progressive 3yo and that puts it right into the reckoning
Longer Odds
Swycho
F: 36B(6)W(56.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Maxim Van Lierde )
Only an average run last time but nearly caused a boilover on debut when just beaten at 78/1. One to boost the multis
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 5 $ 3.70
Place1 5 $ 1.40
Place2 1 $ 2.30
Place3 2 $ 2.10
Quinella 1:5 $ 16.20
Trifecta 5:1:2 $ 103.60
First4 F4 5:1:2:8 $ 382.60
Double 5 $ 8.70
Quaddie 5 $ 3928.20
Race 2 - PER INCANTO PROVEN OPEN
Time: 3:12 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
Cognito
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 13469B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Well beaten on Millions night but that's not surprising, given the quality of the field. Runs well fresh so month off just perfect and Warren Kennedy is up. Rails draw
Main Danger
Duncan Creek
F: 42150B(7)W(54.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Patrick Campbell )
Steps up to Open today and with that comes a drop of over 6kg. Decent type and can be in the finish
Next Best
Diss Is Dramatic
F: 11340B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Has been running against better opposition than this and rates strongly in a small field
Consider
Blissful Belle
Dividend : $3.80, $1.40
Won
F: 32235B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-John Bary )
Very honest and consistent. Should have won more given it has been second six times
Longer Odds
Semper Magico
F: 13212B(3)W(59.5)
( J-Sarah O'Malley )
( T-Mark Oulaghan )
Trainer worked wonders with 8yo last campaign, over the middle distances. Resumes after winning a trial and stayers often run well fresh up over the shorter distances
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 3, 5, 6, 7
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 3.80
Place1 6 $ 1.40
Place2 4 $ 2.20
Place3 5 $ 1.30
Quinella 4:6 $ 11.80
Trifecta 6:4:5 $ 51.30
First4 F4 6:4:5:7 $ 224.30
Double 5 $ 8.70
Treble 6 $ 676.50
Quaddie 5 $ 3928.20
Race 3 - LITTLE AVONDALE BIG ON WINNING HANDICAP
Time: 3:48 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Vivacious
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 3104B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that showed the ability is there when winning at only second race day start. Two runs since have been up in class and back at this level, with Warren Kennedy riding, looks the testing material
Main Danger
Leroy Brown
F: 14870B(7)W(58.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Stephen Ralph )
Has been highly tried in recent runs, including the Waikato Guineas over 2000m at the end of January. At this level and back at a more suitable distance here
Next Best
Graeme John
F: 1X824B(2)W(59.0)
( J-Kozzi Asano )
( T-Shane Brown )
Likes to lead them and gets every chance to do that here from inside gate. Have always felt this one would be suited to further and is up to 1400m
Consider
Glitzy Glory
F: X1553B(9)W(56.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
One of two Te Akau runners and noted that Opie rides this one. was an improvers run when back at R65 last start and can't be discounted today
Longer Odds
Sakura Season
Dividend : $18.90, $4.80
Won
F: 6X10B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-B & R Foote )
Won nicely fresh up and then disappointed last time. Capable of being in the finish here with Michael McNab up
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 5, 8, 10, 12
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 18.90
Place1 12 $ 4.80
Place2 8 $ 2.00
Place3 1 $ 2.70
Quinella 8:12 $ 55.50
Trifecta 12:8:1 $ 1008.50
First4 F4 12:8:1:6 $ 6980.40
Double 12 $ 69.20
Treble 6 $ 676.50
Quaddie 5 $ 3928.20
Race 4 - HAWKE'S BAY RACING FUNCTION CENTRE HANDICAP
Time: 4:25 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Frank The Tank
F: 51581B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
Have felt this one would develop into a decent type after its first win and that is now materialising. Good effort to win going away last time at Whanganui over this distance and Craig Grylls sticks
Main Danger
Nancy She Wrote
F: 50201B(8)W(54.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-B & R Foote )
Had been showing the signs of being a winner prior to getting home with a strong finishing run at Te Rapa four weeks ago. Extra distance no problem and should handle R75
Next Best
Dimaggio
Dividend : $7.40, $2.10
Won
F: 00146B(11)W(56.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Tony Pike )
Sixth but only beaten just over three lengths in a strong field at Te Rapa two weeks ago ... and would have been placed had it got a clear run. Up to 1600m today, a distance it won at 3 starts ago
Consider
Island Hop
F: 90X12B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Astute trainer that has booked warren Kennedy this time. That needs consideration
Longer Odds
Trav
F: X0165B(3)W(56.0)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Raymond Connors )
Doesn't win them out of turn but very impressive when it does.
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 5, 6, 8, 10
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 7.40
Place1 5 $ 2.10
Place2 9 $ 3.40
Place3 3 $ 1.80
Quinella 5:9 $ 50.80
Trifecta 5:9:3 $ 579.10
First4 F4 5:9:3:4 $ 6644.90
Double 12 $ 69.20
Treble 6 $ 676.50
Quaddie 5 $ 3928.20
Race 5 - VALLEY D'VINE RESTAURANT HANDICAP
Time: 5:00 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Rayet
Indicative Odds: $ 5.00
F: 118B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-B & R Foote )
We tipped this one out on debut and it won impressively, and of course it was the same again second up. Excuse last run and after a second to Mercurial in a trial last week, we think it can win fresh up again
Main Danger
Insatiable
Indicative Odds: $ 2.30
F: 14433B(5)W(58.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Massive run to get home for third at Te Rapa 18 days ago, after coming from the back of a big field. Better for the run and nicely drawn today
Next Best
Candle
Indicative Odds: $ 4.20
F: 63135B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
1 1/2 lengths behind Insatiable last time after being held up in the home straight. Looks likely to be in the first three here
Consider
Polly Plum
Indicative Odds: $ 10.00
F: 03453B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Warren Kennedy rides this one and rails draw should assure it a good run
Longer Odds
Gee String
Indicative Odds: $ 26.00
F: 31470B(7)W(61.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Shane Brown )
Top marks for consistency and goes well fresh
Betting Suggestions
Quaddies
R5
(9) Rayet
(3) Insatiable
(4) Candle
R6
(7) Star Of Justice
(2) Witz End
(1) December
R7
(8) Inspired By Art
(5) Bozo
(1) Sudbina
R8
(5) Cheval de Foudre
(2) McKhan
(10) Take On
Quaddies % to a $20 stake:
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 3, 4, 8, 9
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race 6 - NZB INSURANCE 3YO
Time: 5:35 PM | Distance: 1300 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Star Of Justice
Indicative Odds: $ 3.80
F: 11850B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Te Akau that looked like it was going to be up with the best of its age after two wins down south late last year. Hasn't reached those heights but has been keeping better company than these
Main Danger
Witz End
Indicative Odds: $ 3.20
F: 11B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Tony Pike )
Well considered in the Tony Pike stable and has done everything asked of it in two runs to date. Ideally drawn on the rails today and a worthy favourite
Next Best
December
Indicative Odds: $ 4.50
F: 1186B(10)W(58.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-James/Wellwood )
Impressive run against Crocetti in last run and would be rated higher but for wide draw
Consider
Bedtime Story
Indicative Odds: $ 8.00
F: 2113B(9)W(56.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
Winner of two of its four starts and a very promising filly
Longer Odds
Psyclone
Indicative Odds: $ 10.00
F: 41303B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-John Bary )
Has shown a lot to date and looks likely to get better as it has more experience
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 7, 8, 13
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race 7 - LITTLE AVONDALE LOWLAND STAKES (G2)
Time: 6:10 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 150000
Top Pick
Inspired By Art
Indicative Odds: $ 5.50
F: 2217B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
We selected it last start in a quality 3yo field and as it stepped up to 2000m, so impressive with its run prior. Lost plate then so giving it another chance
Main Danger
Bozo
Indicative Odds: $ 8.00
F: 79742B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Nice run last weekend, keeping on strongly up the straight at Otaki. On the quick back up, a good sign
Next Best
Sudbina
Indicative Odds: $ 2.30
F: 64114B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Kozzi Asano )
( T-James/Wellwood )
Has a bit of class and would have been closer to Molly Bloom in a quality field last time, but for not getting a clear run
Consider
Harlow Rocks
Indicative Odds: $ 6.50
F: 51262B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Tony Pike )
Terrific run when resuming, leading out and fighting resolutely to the line. Takes improvement
Longer Odds
Khanshe
Indicative Odds: $ 12.00
F: 41671B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Trainer does well with his team and this one comes into this off a winning run. Extra distance should be to its liking
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 3, 4, 5, 8
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race 8 - BREED TO THE BEST, BREED A TIME TEST HANDICAP
Time: 6:42 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Cheval de Foudre
Indicative Odds: $ 5.50
F: 19442B(4)W(59.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Jeff Lynds )
Beaten by two promising gallopers in last two runs and, now stepping up to middle distance, we think we'll see the best of its ability
Main Danger
McKhan
Indicative Odds: $ 6.00
F: 19205B(7)W(60.0)
( J-Kozzi Asano )
( T-Ashley Meadows )
Always gives its best and this drop back from a R75 puts in in here with a great chance
Next Best
Take On
Indicative Odds: $ 11.00
F: 65435B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Ulrika Holmquist )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Kevin Myers runner that was very unlucky on its home track last time and would have gone close then had it not been hampered
Consider
Makkaldee
Indicative Odds: $ 8.50
F: X3032B(12)W(59.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Daniel Champion )
Nice introductory run into the longer distances at Whanganui, when beaten just a length. Kate Hercock sticks and she's a good, strong rider
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
Annetarz
Indicative Odds: $ 16.00
F: 3X001B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Maxim Van Lierde )
Showed them a clean pair of heels when winning its maiden and with the stable in hot form, and having secured Warren Kennedy, it could well go back to back at good odds
