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Race 1 - THE TELE OTAKI MAIDEN 1600
Time: 1:00 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 20000
Top Pick
13 Charmer
F: 20435B(13)W(56.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-B & R Foote )
Apart from its two good performances since returning from a spell, this one has a few things going for it. Good trainer, nice draw, handles the wet and will find the extra 200m to its liking
Main Danger
3 Asgard
Dividend : $5.80, $2.10
Won
F: 0X82B(9)W(58.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Lauren Brennan )
Down from the north and a strong chance. Came on well from debut run to finish close up at Tauranga four weeks ago
Next Best
2 Headline News
F: X2733B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-John Kiernan )
Only the distance that has beaten it in its last two starts and we expect it to be in the shake up over this 1600m now
Consider
10 Starbilly
F: 250X6B(12)W(58.0)
( J-Lisa Allpress )
( T-Peter Didham )
Nice run under a good ride by Lisa when resuming and better for the experience. Nice EW odds
Longer Odds
14 Milanese
F: 9B(11)W(56.0)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
At 105/1 on debut and didn't finish far off them. Open at 30's here but has been backed down to 11's so that needs to be followed
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 3, 10, 13, 14
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 5.80
Place1 3 $ 2.10
Place2 4 $ 2.90
Place3 9 $ 9.10
Quinella 3:4 $ 29.30
Trifecta 3:4:9 $ 864.90
First4 F4 3:4:9:10 $ 3458.00
Double 3 $ 4.70
Quaddie 3 $ 610.80
Race 2 - MCMILLAN EQUINE FEEDS 2YO
Time: 1:35 PM | Distance: 1300 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
1 Ballon d'Or
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 3B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-P & S McKay )
Good first up run here two weeks ago and, with improvement and small field, can get an early career win
Main Danger
4 Star Shadow
Dividend : $3.50, $1.80
Won
F: NoneB(1)W(55.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Well prepared for debut through the trials and looks the one to test the favourite. Rails draw
Next Best
2 Brilliant Battle
Dividend :
Place
F: 4B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Kurtis Pertab )
Brings experience and a pretty good first up run to the race
Consider
3 Miner
F: 5B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-P & S McKay )
Stablemate of the favourite and could show up
Longer Odds
5 Wyndsong
F: 4B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Lisa Allpress )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Didn't show much on debut, and why it's the outsider in the betting
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 4 $ 3.50
Place1 4 $ 1.80
Place2 1 $ 1.20
Quinella 1:4 $ 2.70
Trifecta 4:1:2 $ 11.90
First4 F4 4:1:2:5 $ 19.30
Double 3 $ 4.70
Treble 4 $ 134.90
Quaddie 3 $ 610.80
Race 3 - HARCOURTS OTAKI HANDICAP
Time: 2:13 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
7 Girls Light Up
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 3228XB(8)W(57.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-B & R Foote )
Resuming. Has a bit of ability and should have won more. Won't mind the wet surface
Main Danger
1 Platinum Designs
F: 36161B(9)W(59.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Honest 3yo that is well thought of, having been tried in conditions races. Winning well in grade and runs in R65 here
Next Best
3 Gohugo
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 83X23B(6)W(59.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
Might have won either of both races since resuming and looks like being in for a good campaign. Dropping back the concern
Consider
5 Perfectsister
Dividend : $5.00, $2.10
Won
F: 22279B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Lisa Allpress )
( T-Gary Vile )
Rails draw and this a big drop in class that it has been racing against. Recent trial winner
Longer Odds
11 Littleredcorvette
F: 57065B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Buddy Lammas )
A little bit underated and could run a place to boost the multis
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 3, 5, 7, 11
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 5.00
Place1 5 $ 2.10
Place2 3 $ 2.10
Place3 7 $ 1.50
Quinella 3:5 $ 17.90
Trifecta 5:3:7 $ 125.50
First4 F4 5:3:7:10 $ 2421.30
Double 5 $ 24.20
Treble 4 $ 134.90
Quaddie 3 $ 610.80
Race 4 - VETS ON RIVERBANK HANDICAP
Time: 2:49 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
1 Mr Mojo Risin'
Dividend : $5.20, $2.10
Won
F: 419X4B(7)W(59.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Good enough to race in Melbourne in the spring and will be much improved for resuming run at Ellerslie. 3kg claim and class can prevail
Main Danger
7 Lincoln Falls
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: 48517B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Winner here over 1600m two back when on the pace and finishing off strongly. Excuse last run when out of gate 13. Wet track will suit
Next Best
4 Sir Sterling
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 52003B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Lauren Brennan )
Course/distance winner that looks like its approaching peak fitness. Wiremu Pin rides and sure to give it every chance
Consider
11 Bow Hill
F: 21892B(6)W(54.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Will want further but capable type that is still fresh and liked its trial win at Foxton two weeks ago
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
12 Sakura Season
F: 10107B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Lisa Allpress )
( T-B & R Foote )
Rails draw and Lisa takes over the reins
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 4, 7, 11, 12
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 5.20
Place1 1 $ 2.10
Place2 7 $ 2.50
Place3 4 $ 1.80
Quinella 1:7 $ 16.00
Trifecta 1:7:4 $ 139.70
First4 F4 1:7:4:12 $ 2211.00
Double 5 $ 24.20
Treble 4 $ 134.90
Quaddie 3 $ 610.80
Race 5 - CAVALLO FARMS & CHRIS RUTTEN BLOODSTOCK HANDICAP
Time: 3:24 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
7 Contribute
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 8X516B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Love mare and highest rated in the field. Looked good when winning recent trial and has good fresh up record
Main Danger
3 Semper Magico
F: 32127B(5)W(60.0)
( J-Jessica Allen )
( T-Mark Oulaghan )
Stepped up to another level last winter and sure to be contesting them over further this autumn. Trainer looked to have it in good heart for return when winning trial and can go well fresh
Next Best
6 Chase
F: 13905B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Stephen Nickalls )
Very good when on its game and will enjoy today's track conditions. Well thought of by Whanganui trainer
Consider
11 Pride Of Aspen
F: X74X5B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Lisa Allpress )
( T-Benner/Wynyard )
Got back here two weeks ago when resuming, after drawing wide. Sharper now and there isn't much depth i this field
Longer Odds
4 Lightning Jack
Dividend : $17.00, $3.60
Won
F: 06074B(7)W(59.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
Interesting to se this one up here from the south. Astute trainer will have it ready to run well
Betting Suggestions
Quaddies
R5
(7) Contribute
(3) Semper Magico
R6
(3) Testify Me
(9) Cheval de Foudre
(2) Whangaehu
R8
(14) The Ugly Sister
(1) Malborough Bay
(10) Jestin Case
Quaddies % to a $20 stake:
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
3, 4, 6, 7, 11
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 17.00
Place1 4 $ 3.60
Place2 9 $ 2.80
Place3 7 $ 1.30
Quinella 4:9 $ 82.60
Trifecta 4:9:7 $ 783.40
First4 F4 4:9:7:10 $ 3612.80
Double 4 $ 44.40
Quaddie 4 $ 1536.00
Race 6 - HAWKE'S BAY CUP
Time: 3:59 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 120000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
3 Testify Me
Dividend : $3.20, $1.40
Won
F: 94621B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Janelle Millar )
Have liked the look of this 6yo for sometime and it put in its best effort to get up and beat The Underbelly in the St Leger last start. Could well go back to back today
Main Danger
9 Cheval de Foudre
F: 42241B(8)W(53.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Jeff Lynds )
Has been a much better galloper since stepping up to middle distance and, we thought, very impressive in the way it put them away at Trentham last start. Masa takes over the reins. On the quick back up, a good sign
Next Best
2 Whangaehu
F: 73117B(6)W(55.5)
( J-Lisa Allpress )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
Back from the 3200m of the Auckland Cup last start. Two previous runs to win were indicative of its ability and progress it is making
Consider
1 Prince Alby
F: 52011B(7)W(58.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
Up from the south with Kevin Tyler stable and is in the peak of its form. Has to be considered on last two winning runs
Longer Odds
7 Sporting Chance
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 66441B(1)W(53.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Won a R75 at Ellerslie last time and looks the type that can rise through the grades
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 3, 7, 9
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 3.20
Place1 3 $ 1.40
Place2 8 $ 2.20
Place3 7 $ 1.90
Quinella 3:8 $ 10.70
Trifecta 3:8:7 $ 94.50
First4 F4 3:8:7:4 $ 502.60
Double 4 $ 44.40
Treble 3+ $ 55.00
Quaddie 4 $ 1536.00
Race 7 - CITY OF NAPIER SPRINT
Time: 4:34 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 80000
Top Pick
5 Imwonderfultonight
Dividend : $4.00, $1.50
Won
F: 24303B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Sam Mynott )
For a galloper that has only won two races, its record is very good in the top class races. Huge run last start to recover from slow start and get with 1 1/2 lengths of the winner. Masa Takes over the reins here too
Main Danger
7 Aris Aris
F: 72502B(2)W(53.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that ran very well when resuming. That will have this 5yo mare spot on for this and Wiremu Pinn booking is a plus
Next Best
1 Bradman
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 91261B(7)W(59.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Roydon Bergerson )
Underated and co9ntinues to deliver the goods at good odds. Benefitted from the step up to 1400m last time and dropping back 200m here the only concern
Consider
4 Wewillrock
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 158X0B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
Five times winner from just 16 starts and has the ability to win, so has to be included despite being a bit off them at Trentham
Longer Odds
8 Bold Belle
F: 1265XB(8)W(53.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Bryce Newman )
Excellent fresh up record and has two trials to prepare
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 4, 5, 7, 8
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 4.00
Place1 5 $ 1.50
Place2 4 $ 1.60
Place3 1 $ 1.80
Quinella 4:5 $ 6.00
Trifecta 5:4:1 $ 47.30
First4 F4 5:4:1:8 $ 221.60
Double 5 $ 11.70
Treble 3+ $ 55.00
Quaddie 4 $ 1536.00
Race 8 - NEW WORLD OTAKI HANDICAP
Time: 5:09 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
14 The Ugly Sister
Dividend : $2.70, $1.50
Won
F: 42X21B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Kurtis Pertab )
Progressed to win its maiden impressively at Matamata, finishing over them to go clear. That was after having run four seconds so the ability is there and it looks very promising.
Main Danger
1 Malborough Bay
F: 83X72B(7)W(60.0)
( J-Jessica Allen )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Te Akau runner on the up after running well for second at home last start. Good apprentice brings claim
Next Best
10 Jestin Case
F: 05X12B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Followed up good win at long odds two back to run Its Doris close last start. That was a good performance
Consider
2 McLaren
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: 01052B(10)W(60.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Lauren Brennan )
Sat on pace at Tauranga last time and finished on nicely. Scratchings improve its draw
Longer Odds
15 Madame Moet
F: 04486B(9)W(54.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Trish Mason )
We've picked this one a few times lately and feel it could surprise at anytime
