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Race 1 - BARFOOT & THOMPSON 1200
Time: 12:35 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 45000
Top Pick
7 Pour The Wine
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: X1113B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-P & D Williams )
A much improved galloper since its spell, three of its four wins having come this campaign. A stable that runs them 'ready to win' and we think it will
Main Danger
3 Imprevu
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 01140B(2)W(55.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Janenne Dalley )
Forget its last start when out of its class. Prior runs were terrific and nicely drawn here today
Next Best
1 Sacred Satono
Dividend : $5.40, $1.70
Won
F: 71827B(3)W(61.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Wallace/Cooksley )
Quality galloper having its first run since Millions night and has a great fresh record.
Consider
2 Not Guilty
F: 19586B(8)W(56.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Tony Pike )
Four runners single themselves out with their ability in this race and this is one of them
Longer Odds
10 Isla Jay
F: 66X26B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Wayne Hillis )
Has a bit of ability and looks to be the 'best of the rest here so is our odds player
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 3, 7, 10
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 5.40
Place1 1 $ 1.70
Place2 7 $ 1.30
Place3 3 $ 2.00
Quinella 1:7 $ 6.00
Trifecta 1:7:3 $ 45.30
First4 F4 1:7:3:5 $ 288.40
Double 1 $ 30.90
Quaddie 1 $ 529.60
Race 2 - AUCKLAND CO-OP TAXIS 1500
Time: 1:10 PM | Distance: 1500 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
6 Ethereal Star
F: 72245B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Have been waiting for this one to follow up its resuming run as we think it is ready to rise through the ranks. Performed well in some pretty strong 3yo races prior to break
Main Danger
10 Bella Luce
F: 56871B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-S & E Clotworthy )
Dropped back to 1600m last time and won like a horse that's improving. Will be in the finish, albeit this is 100m less
Next Best
13 Russian Satire
Dividend : $3.60, $1.40
Won
F: X6320B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Run over middle distance in February, when behind Mark Twain, didn't go well and now resumes. Trial winner, has good draw and should be thereabouts at the finish
Consider
3 Urban Myth
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: 61871B(7)W(59.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-James/Wellwood )
Two wins from last four starts confirm has this one has improved. Mightn't be far away
Longer Odds
2 Trigon Lad
F: 423X5B(6)W(59.5)
( J-Sarah Fisher )
( T-Michael Rogers )
Wonderfully consistent and will have taken improvement from resuming run
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 3, 6, 10, 13
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 13 $ 3.60
Place1 13 $ 1.40
Place2 4 $ 3.40
Place3 3 $ 2.70
Quinella 4:13 $ 22.50
Trifecta 13:4:3 $ 289.70
First4 F4 13:4:3:6 $ 1370.00
Double 1 $ 30.90
Treble 13+ $ 171.50
Quaddie 1 $ 529.60
Race 3 - TAB STAR WAY STAKES
Time: 1:45 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 100000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
6 Love Poem
Dividend : $1.00
Place
F: 23B(1)W(55.0)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
A maiden but both runs have been behind Captured By Love .. that's good form! Looked forward in trial win and that will have sharpened it up nicely. Rails draw
Main Danger
8 Boss 'N' Highheels
F: 1B(9)W(55.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Tony Pike )
Looked a bit smart when winning on debut and now in-form jockey Wiremu Pinn takes over
Next Best
7 Dream Of The Moon
F: 62134B(6)W(55.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Most experience runner inn the race, including its win in Riccarton last November
Consider
3 Magna Memory
F: 5B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Patiently handled and well trialled prior to debut. Terrific run then, when at big price, coming from an impossible position to get with 3 lengths of the winner.
Longer Odds
9 Fillygizalook
F: NoneB(5)W(55.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
On debut from the Stephen Marsh stable. Don't discard it with Sam Weatherley on board
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
3, 6, 7, 8, 9
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 11.30
Place1 1 $ 2.40
Place2 6 $ 1.00
Place3 2 $ 3.60
Quinella 1:6 $ 8.60
Trifecta 1:6:2 $ 214.50
First4 F4 1:6:2:7 $ 1160.90
Double 1 $ 19.80
Treble 13+ $ 171.50
Quaddie 1 $ 529.60
Race 4 - ELLERSLIE EVENTS 1200
Time: 2:26 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
17 Espadas
Dividend : $3.70, $1.70
Won
F: 3B(9)W(54.0)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-S & E Clotworthy )
Scratched yesterday and we think, if it starts, it wins, so impressive was its finishing run to get within 3/4 length from the winner in its only start
Main Danger
11 Wind Of Change
F: 14372B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Tony Pike )
Looks a big danger. Placed in five of its six starts, it likes to be on the pace and so benefits from the rails draw here
Next Best
7 Graeme John
F: 24952B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Shane Brown )
Joe Doyle rides and will get the best out of it. Although a winner once, should probably have won more with four seconds to date
Consider
14 Night Night Dora
Dividend : $2.60
Place
F: 21353B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-M & K Murdoch )
Very honest and consistent and was only 3/4 length behind Winds Of Change at here three weeks ago
Longer Odds
5 Huzzah
F: 17015B(5)W(59.0)
( J-Maria Sanson )
( T-Stephen Autridge )
Has winning form from two back and that's a plus, because there's not many form horses in the race
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
5, 7, 11, 14, 17
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 17 $ 3.70
Place1 17 $ 1.70
Place2 14 $ 2.60
Place3 13 $ 1.60
Quinella 14:17 $ 18.00
Trifecta 17:14:13 $ 119.60
First4 F4 17:14:13:15 $ 2238.20
Double 1 $ 19.80
Treble 13+ $ 171.50
Quaddie 1 $ 529.60
Race 5 - VALE BOB FULTON 2100
Time: 3:01 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
6 Armino
F: 81763B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Will appreciate getting back to middle distance races and third up this campaign, is ready for it. Joe Doyle a good booking
Main Danger
10 Bella Waters
Dividend : $3.20
Place
F: 05651B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-M & K Murdoch )
Lightly tried 4yo but looks to have potential to take the next step. Last start win was over 1800m and today will enjoy the 2100m, with Warren Kennedy taking over
Next Best
5 Amberite
F: 22041B(11)W(56.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Vicki Prendergast )
Bolted in by nearly 8 lengths last start at Pukekohe and can clearly look forward to a lucrative autumn/winter as it rises through the grades. But for now that was a R65 and the going was Heavy so think place might be its lot today
Consider
3 Roederer
F: 84891B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Tony Pike )
Tenacious performance to out bustle them over 1600m here three weeks ago. Tony Pike stable is having a good season and this looks to be EW value
Longer Odds
8 Blissfull Lady
F: 44191B(14)W(54.5)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Massive turn of foot in the straight to come from the back and thread its way through at Pukekohe two weeks ago
Prepared to give this one another chance over ground. Only run prior beyond 1600m was in the Derby so this a whole lot easier. Graeme Rogerson has always rated it highly and could have too much class
Main Danger
2 Investigate
F: 32312B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Tony Pike )
Just the six runs and has been placed in all 5 starts after debut run, winning once. Biggest test today
Next Best
12 Moonlight Magic
Dividend : $3.80, $1.50
Won
F: 33564B(6)W(55.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Followed up a fine run in the Oaks with an unlucky run at Trentham two weeks ago, when blocked. Craig Grylls sticks
Consider
3 Rebecchi
F: 13005B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Close up when resuming and has always looked like it would be better when up in distance
Longer Odds
7 The Patron Saint
F: 03361B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Andrew Forsman has progressed this nicely through its early races and it won well over 1600m at Pukekohe last time. Joe Doyle is worth a few lengths and rides today
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 3, 7, 12
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 3.80
Place1 12 $ 1.50
Place2 1 $ 2.30
Place3 4 $ 2.90
Quinella 1:12 $ 13.20
Trifecta 12:1:4 $ 186.90
First4 F4 12:1:4:6 $ 2765.30
Double 9 $ 11.70
Treble 12 $ 4.20
Quaddie 9 $ 29.50
Race 7 - MANCO EASTER HANDICAP (G3)
Time: 4:11 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 150000
Top Pick
10 Provence
F: 11612B(9)W(53.0)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Its three wins have come in its last five starts and it doesn't look like its finished yet. Just beaten in an Open at Trentham two weeks like, the extra 200m should be to advantage
Main Danger
7 Devastate
F: 324X3B(6)W(53.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Looked well when resuming and might well have won had it not been badly checked when coming well. Better for that and this 1600m more suitable. Joe Doyle has been handed the reins
Next Best
6 Chattahoochee
F: X4611B(1)W(54.5)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Debbie Sweeney )
At the peak of its form, winning its last two. Rails draw to assist and this trainer/jockey combination has a good strike rate
Consider
8 Snazzytavi
F: 11313B(10)W(53.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Richardson/Norvall )
Classy and very consistent, it has done well in all 9 starts and rates a chance, especially with Warren Kennedy up. Stable on fire with 5 wins in last three days. The wide draw is a concern
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
5 Saint Bathans
F: 42344B(3)W(55.5)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Another Andrew Forsman runner and wasn't far behind stablemate Devastate last start. The 1300m that day was far too short so it was an excellent run, considering
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
5, 6, 7, 8, 10
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Treble 12 $ 4.20
Quaddie 9 $ 29.50
Race 8 - SKYCITY HORIZON 1600
Time: 4:46 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
7 Maldini
F: 7X318B(6)W(58.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Tony Pike )
Good win over subsequent winner two back over 1400m and would have won when following up, but for being held up at a crucial time
Main Danger
9 Matane
F: 1044B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-P & D Williams )
From the Williams stable and looked like it was going to be a bit special when bolting in by 4 lengths on debut, four starts back. Yet to meet those expectations but interesting to note warren Kennedy booked, and early money is there for it
Next Best
1 Lerado
F: 78521B(12)W(60.0)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Pretty good win last time given it didn't get the clearest of runs. Remains in R65 and that gives it a big chance
Consider
6 Blue Sky At Night
F: 9244XB(1)W(58.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Shelley Hale )
Resuming and from a stable that has them ready to win, first up
Longer Odds
8 Sayan
F: 81982B(10)W(58.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Walker/Tata )
Seen finishing to good effect last start and odds look enticing
