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Race 1 - VETS ON RIVERBANK MAIDEN
Time: 12:58 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
1 Songwriter
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 4B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Here's a trainer that has them ready to go. Well supported on debut after a winning trial and will be better for that effort
Main Danger
6 Dresse' Par Joli
F: 2XB(11)W(56.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Just the one run, when finishing really well to get within a length, before being spelled. Resumes after a year out and sure to have developed further
Next Best
5 Just A Nudge
F: 55634B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Glenda Schumacher )
Hasn't won in ten starts but has finished close up in almost every run. Won't take much improvement to get it over the line
Consider
7 Tavita Miss
F: 88X62B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Roydon Bergerson )
Rails draw and best run to date last time.
Longer Odds
13 Alation
Dividend : $13.00, $3.50
Won
F: 59B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-B & R Foote )
Down from the north and two runs to date suggest it can be in the mix here
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 5, 6, 7, 13
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 13 $ 13.00
Place1 13 $ 3.50
Place2 1 $ 2.30
Place3 12 $ 2.20
Quinella 1:13 $ 29.10
Trifecta 13:1:12 $ 375.10
First4 F4 13:1:12:6 $ 872.40
Double 13 $ 24.30
Quaddie 13 $ 8795.80
Race 2 - HARCOURTS OTAKI 3YO MAIDEN
Time: 1:33 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
8 Platinum Privilege
F: 4X85B(1)W(55.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Lisa Latta )
The signs are there and if it doesn't get too far back, will be a big chance. With rails draw and Joe Doyle up to advantage
Main Danger
2 Enthusiastic
Dividend : $4.20, $1.50
Won
F: 643XB(5)W(57.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-B & R Foote )
Looked promising in three runs last campaign and now resumes from a northern stable that often wins fresh up
Next Best
3 Tiny Diamond
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 3446B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Janelle Millar )
Very promising and has to be considered. Jockey riding well
Consider
5 Bay Express
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: NoneB(6)W(57.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
On debut and no trial form to go on. The favourable odds on offer for this trainer/jockey partnership suggests it might need a race or two
Longer Odds
7 Service Break
F: NoneB(4)W(57.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-B & R Foote )
On debut. Trainer also has early favourite in the race and could show up
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 3, 5, 7, 8
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 4.20
Place1 2 $ 1.50
Place2 3 $ 1.80
Place3 5 $ 1.70
Quinella 2:3 $ 7.90
Trifecta 2:3:5 $ 48.10
First4 F4 2:3:5:7 $ 349.00
Double 13 $ 24.30
Treble 2 $ 1333.10
Quaddie 13 $ 8795.80
Race 3 - FARMLANDS OTAKI 2YO MAIDEN
Time: 2:06 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
1 Truth Or Dare
F: NoneB(3)W(57.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that has won both trials impressively, without being extended, and looks set for a winning debut with Warren Kennedy down to ride
Main Danger
3 Ballon d'Or
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: NoneB(6)W(57.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-P & S McKay )
On debut. Has also gone well in trials, finishing a comfortable third to Truth Or Dare in its first one. Looks the quinella
Next Best
6 Eleanor Dumont
F: NoneB(7)W(55.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Grant Nicholson )
On debut after finishing off its last trial in good fashion for the win, and looks to be forward
Consider
9 Vitaci
F: 6XB(9)W(55.5)
( J-Kozzi Asano )
( T-Roydon Bergerson )
Spelled after debut here in November and sure to have developed since. Place probably its best chance
Longer Odds
2 First Gear
Dividend : $2.80
Place
F: 6B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Lisa Allpress )
( T-Kevin Gray )
Didn't settle in running on debut and will be better for the experience now. Lisa rides again and drawn well
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 3, 6, 9
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 14.10
Place1 4 $ 3.00
Place2 2 $ 2.80
Place3 3 $ 2.00
Quinella 2:4 $ 67.70
Trifecta 4:2:3 $ 758.90
First4 F4 4:2:3:1 $ 1922.10
Double 4 $ 21.40
Treble 2 $ 1333.10
Quaddie 13 $ 8795.80
Race 4 - MCMILLAN EQUINE FEEDS MAIDEN
Time: 2:43 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
4 Linara
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 2XB(5)W(58.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Ilone Kelly )
Beaten less than a length in only run last September. That was in Australia and now with IIone Kelly, is reported to have progressed well since moving over. There's not much to beat here either
Main Danger
12 Mitre Peak
F: 7XB(6)W(56.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Te Akau runner returning to the track after just the one run, in December. With Warren Kennedy up, rates a chance
Next Best
10 Head First
F: 627B(3)W(56.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Benner/Wynyard )
Signalled that ability was there with good run for second here, two back. Michael McNab rode then and is reunited
Consider
5 Wisemen's Diva
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 56X3B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Top trainer/jockey partnership and this one returned from 7 months off the track to produce an improved run into third.
Longer Odds
1 Just Ben
F: 23664B(9)W(58.5)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Gary Vile )
Yet to win but 14 second placings to date! Have picked in the past and not wanting to drop it yet
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 4, 5, 10, 12
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 14.30
Place1 7 $ 4.10
Place2 5 $ 1.90
Place3 4 $ 1.50
Quinella 5:7 $ 47.20
Trifecta 7:5:4 $ 508.50
First4 F4 7:5:4:1 $ 1954.70
Double 4 $ 21.40
Treble 2 $ 1333.10
Quaddie 13 $ 8795.80
Race 5 - THE TELE OTAKI MAIDEN
Time: 3:17 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
10 Uplifting
Dividend : $3.10, $1.40
Won
F: 205B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Ramsay/Ritchie )
Looks to own a bit of ability and went close to winning on debut. Got back from slow start last time when up to middle distance last time but was seen finishing on well. Michael McNab is on the reins
Main Danger
7 Lucky Bay
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 3538B(9)W(58.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
Beaten less than a length when stepped up to 2200m two back. Back to 1600m 12 days ago proved too short and gets back to middle distance today
Next Best
13 Paradis
Dividend : $3.00
Place
F: 3645B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Ulrika Holmquist )
( T-Fred Pratt & Caitlin Johnson )
Showing promise and all four runs have been over 2200m. So has to be a chance on that form
Consider
1 Zebadaya
F: 04202B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Kirsty Lawrence )
Eleven starts but its two second placings have come in last three starts. Has to be rated on current form
Longer Odds
2 Haast Ruler
F: 554B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Grant Cullen )
Has looked better over ground and trainer has turned to Joe Doyle to get the job done her
Betting Suggestions
Quaddies
R5
(10) Uplifting
(7) Lucky Bay
R6
(12) Stringline
(8) All In Blackberry
(6) Tuesday
R7
(1) Islington Lass
(9) Terra Preta
(10) Bow Street
R8
(11) It's Doris
(3) Maolla Miss
(8) Subtle Tease
Quaddies % to a $20 stake:
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 7, 10, 13
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 3.10
Place1 10 $ 1.40
Place2 7 $ 2.10
Place3 13 $ 3.00
Quinella 7:10 $ 9.50
Trifecta 10:7:13 $ 92.00
First4 F4 10:7:13:6 $ 274.60
Double 10+ $ 18.70
Quaddie 10+ $ 331.20
Race 6 - RIVERSTONE CAFE HANDICAP
Time: 3:52 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
12 Stringline
Dividend : $5.00, $2.10
Won
F: 06902B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Kozzi Asano )
( T-Cydne Evans )
Running a whole lot better since racing in the CD and enjoyed the step up to 2200m here three weeks ago. Odds are attractive
Main Danger
8 All In Blackberry
F: 54662B(12)W(55.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Looked the winner last time until nabbed by well backed stablemate. Drawn wide but good apprentice up
Next Best
6 Tuesday
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 26153B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Ilone Kelly )
Expect this one to be finishing over them down the straight and progressive apprentice with 3kg claim to advantage
Consider
7 Jivetalkin
F: 166X0B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-TeamRogerson )
Looked promising last campaign and will be sharper for resuming run
Longer Odds
10 Vespacian
F: 09477B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Niall Quinn )
On the quick back up, which is a good sign, and Joe Doyle sticks
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
6, 7, 8, 10, 12
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 5.00
Place1 12 $ 2.10
Place2 5 $ 4.40
Place3 6 $ 2.30
Quinella 5:12 $ 42.60
Trifecta 12:5:6 $ 538.20
First4 F4 12:5:6:3 $ 3176.70
Double 10+ $ 18.70
Treble 12 $ 96.10
Quaddie 10+ $ 331.20
Race 7 - NEW WORLD OTAKI HANDICAP
Time: 4:27 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
1 Islington Lass
Dividend : $3.40, $1.60
Won
F: 6X11XB(5)W(60.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Proven ability and the class galloper in the race. Resuming but has 100% success in that state and twice a winner on the course
Main Danger
9 Terra Preta
F: X1214B(6)W(54.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Five starts and weighed in every time. If getting on the pace, will be hard to beat
Next Best
10 Bow Street
F: 1X641B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Won here over this distance last start and will appreciate the soft going. Drawn well, Joe Doyle rides again and could go back to back
Consider
7 Rockburn
Dividend : $3.10
Place
F: 13820B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-John Bary )
Disappointed last time but with warren Kennedy on the reins, might well bounce back
Longer Odds
2 Royal Flower
F: 42003B(3)W(60.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Gail Temperton )
Dropping back a lot in distance after showing it best form for a while lat start. Been a while since it won but a quality galloper in earlier campaigns
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 7, 9, 10
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 3.40
Place1 1 $ 1.60
Place2 7 $ 3.10
Place3 5 $ 4.10
Quinella 1:7 $ 16.20
Trifecta 1:7:5 $ 275.00
First4 F4 1:7:5:12 $ 2671.70
Double 1+ $ 28.70
Treble 12 $ 96.10
Quaddie 10+ $ 331.20
Race 8 - CAVALLO FARMS & CHRIS RUTTEN BLOODSTOCK HANDICAP
Time: 5:02 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
11 It's Doris
Dividend : $3.10, $1.60
Won
F: 23145B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Trainer put this one up as his 'best of the day' last time, only for it to race 3 wide and fade. Rated by stable and can go close today
Main Danger
3 Maolla Miss
F: 6X556B(8)W(58.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
This one gives Robbie Patterson a strong hand in the race as very capable on its day
Next Best
8 Subtle Tease
F: 0739XB(3)W(57.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Roger Allen )
Ran some good races last campaign. Resuming here and best kept onside
Consider
6 Kick Start
F: 0X523B(12)W(57.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Ashley Meadows )
Good trainer and has this one running well right now. Would be rated higher but for wide draw and needs consideration
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
13 Jestin Case
Dividend : $6.20
Place
F: 605X1B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Winner at long odds last start and this trainer/jockey combination continue their good strike rate
