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Race 1 - CHILLCO OPEN HURDLE
Time: 12:58 PM | Distance: 2850 m | Prize $ 30000
Top Pick
3 Lochwinnoch
Dividend :
Place
F: 4X666B(4)W(67.5)
( J-Dean Parker )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Backing up after a run on the flat last Thursday. Big chance in this role
Main Danger
1 Harry Harrison
Dividend : $2.00, $0.00
Won
F: P111XB(2)W(70.5)
( J-Portia Matthews )
( T-Gail Temperton )
Looked the part with three wins to cap off last campaign. Jockey have been doing well on the flat
Next Best
5 Sweet Taboo
Dividend :
Place
F: 62X06B(1)W(66.0)
( J-Nick Downs )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Another out of Myers stable and has placed twice in hurdle races
Consider
6 Call Me Jack
F: 17X98B(3)W(66.0)
( J-Michael Roustoby )
( T-Kevin Myers )
More suited to the bigger fences
Longer Odds
Insufficient Runners
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 3, 5, 6
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 2.00
Place1 1 $ 0.00
Quinella 1:3 $ 2.20
Trifecta 1:3:5 $ 4.60
First4 F4 1:3:5:6 $ 5.20
Double 1+ $ 6.70
Quaddie 1+ $ 125.00
Race 2 - FIRST ALUMINIUM HAWERA OPEN STEEPLECHASE
Time: 1:33 PM | Distance: 3050 m | Prize $ 30000
Top Pick
2 Hey Happy
Dividend :
Place
F: 24X78B(1)W(67.5)
( J-Nick Downs )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Loved this one's racing style last season. In for a successful campaign
Main Danger
1 Interllectus
F: 21LX8B(4)W(67.5)
( J-Dean Parker )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Also a Kevin Myers trained runner and sure to be in the first two
Next Best
3 Torque Time
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 32X00B(3)W(67.5)
( J-Dylan Mcdonagh )
( T-Jo Rathbone )
Small field and a bit better than the others, so top three here
Consider
5 Khafeef
F: 30X08B(2)W(66.0)
( J-Michael Roustoby )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Another Kevin Myers runner that will be fit enough to run a race here
Longer Odds
Insufficient Runners
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 3, 5
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 3.00
Place1 4 $ 2.00
Place2 3 $ 2.20
Quinella 3:4 $ 9.70
Trifecta 4:3:2 $ 30.90
First4 F4 4:3:2:5 $ 56.10
Double 1+ $ 6.70
Treble 4+ $ 62.00
Quaddie 1+ $ 125.00
Race 3 - "FLAIR" AMATEUR RIDERS MAIDEN 2100
Time: 2:08 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
4 Rakanui
Dividend : $4.10, $1.40
Won
F: 44B(4)W(68.5)
( J-Scotty MacNab )
( T-Kevin Myers )
This picks itself ... best trainer/best jockey. And nice prep run
Main Danger
8 Rum Night
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 24B(5)W(66.5)
( J-Victory Peebles )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
From a good stable and showing itself to be capable
Next Best
7 Please Sir
Dividend : $3.00
Place
F: 04620B(6)W(68.0)
( J-Caitlin McKee )
( T-Ken Harrison )
Best judged on second placing two back and this easier
Consider
1 Do The Maths
F: X022XB(9)W(68.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Nelson/McDougal )
Stable likely to have it ready to contest this and the ability is there
Longer Odds
9 Bella Noche
F: 56438B(8)W(66.5)
( J-Sameer Mohammed )
( T-Tony Dravitzki )
Needs to improve on its run last Thursday but we like the trainer
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 4, 7, 8, 9
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 4.10
Place1 4 $ 1.40
Place2 7 $ 3.00
Place3 8 $ 1.40
Quinella 4:7 $ 17.30
Trifecta 4:7:8 $ 141.20
First4 F4 4:7:8:6 $ 1504.90
Double 4 $ 8.10
Treble 4+ $ 62.00
Quaddie 1+ $ 125.00
Race 4 - NORWOOD HAWERA
Time: 2:42 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
2 Kungfumaster Panda
F: 9X714B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Dean Wiles )
Won its first race since arriving in NZ over the 1600m and was finishing off nicely when up to middle distance last start
Main Danger
5 Celtic Echo
Dividend : $2.50, $1.30
Won
F: 44314B(6)W(54.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Jade Zuppicich )
Had to come from last in 16 horse field last start so pretty good effort and sure to be in the finish in smaller field
Next Best
6 Espresso To Go
Dividend : $3.40
Place
F: 19888B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Ken Harrison )
Promising apprentice brings the 3kg claim to add to chances
Consider
3 Lincoln Star
Dividend :
Place
F: 63771B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Lisa Latta runner still winning as a 9yo, last start. Have to think it has a chance again
Longer Odds
4 Ruffhouse Rosie
F: 76146B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Peter Didham )
Good stable and won't be far away
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 3, 4, 5, 6
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 2.50
Place1 5 $ 1.30
Place2 6 $ 3.40
Quinella 5:6 $ 8.90
Trifecta 5:6:3 $ 37.60
First4 F4 5:6:3:4 $ 116.10
Double 4 $ 8.10
Treble 4+ $ 62.00
Quaddie 1+ $ 125.00
Race 5 - ENTAIN - NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE MAIDEN
Time: 3:15 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
1 Soul Queen
F: 97332B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Sarah O'Malley )
( T-Michael Rogers )
Comes with form and down from the north, will find this easier
Main Danger
7 Dragon Blossom
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 28282B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Lisa Allpress )
( T-Moroney/Gerard )
Three seconds from its nine starts and could easily have won two of them, being close up. Up to 1600m and Lisa talks the reins
Next Best
6 Procella
F: 607B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Conor and Sarah Fahy )
Been running in good fields in the last two and not far behind Soul Queen last start
Consider
9 Satsuki
F: 0454B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Lisa Latta runner progressing nicely and good EW odds
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
11 Sans Crainte
F: NoneB(9)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Cody Cole )
On debut and in-form Craig Grylls rides for the Cody Cole stable
Betting Suggestions
Quaddies
R5
(1) Soul Queen
(7) Dragon Blossom
R6
(2) Ragamuffin
(3) Rev It Up Rusty
(9) Asterial
R7
(3) Gum Basher
(6) Wet 'N' Wild
(8) Horonuku
R8
(9) Campaldino
(12) It's Lola
(8) Tiny Diamond
Quaddies % to a $20 stake:
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 6, 7, 9, 11
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 8.00
Place1 8 $ 2.30
Place2 7 $ 1.30
Place3 10 $ 5.30
Quinella 7:8 $ 7.50
Trifecta 8:7:10 $ 391.40
First4 F4 8:7:10:1 $ 1712.40
Double 8 $ 25.50
Quaddie 8 $ 744.00
Race 6 - JOHNNY NEIL BUILDERS LTD HANDICAP
Time: 3:50 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
2 Ragamuffin
Dividend : $2.70, $1.40
Won
F: 0X823B(5)W(59.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Strong finishing runs suggest this extra 200m will be perfect. Top trainer/jockey combination
Main Danger
3 Rev It Up Rusty
F: 70X49B(10)W(59.0)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Lisa Latta has this one ticking over nicely and it would have been closer but for getting checked last start
Next Best
9 Asterial
Dividend : $3.00
Place
F: X3507B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-S & K Alexander )
Will be wanting further but be a strong chance while still fresh.
Consider
12 Madame Moet
F: 44865B(11)W(57.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Trish Mason )
We have been expecting this one to surprise for a while. Has shown the promise but failed to deliver ... but we're not dropping yet
Longer Odds
11 More To Be Written
F: 67887B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Tony Dravitzki )
Trainer that does well with small team. Improver
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 3, 9, 11, 12
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 2.70
Place1 2 $ 1.40
Place2 9 $ 3.00
Place3 7 $ 2.40
Quinella 2:9 $ 13.90
Trifecta 2:9:7 $ 117.10
First4 F4 2:9:7:1 $ 410.60
Double 8 $ 25.50
Treble 2+ $ 70.70
Quaddie 8 $ 744.00
Race 7 - HILAL @ GRANGEWILLIAM 2024
Time: 4:25 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
3 Gum Basher
F: 715X1B(6)W(58.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Peter Didham )
our 'Longer Odds' selection when resuming and rewarded us as a $31 winner. Won well over 1200m then and this extra 200m should suit
Main Danger
6 Wet 'N' Wild
Dividend : $1.10
Place
F: X6626B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Cody Cole )
'On the pace' runner and has been running in better fields than this. Ability to be winning but dropping back 200m is the test
Next Best
8 Horonuku
F: 63173B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Trudy & Vaughan Keegan )
Local that is running as well as it ever did. Top apprentice rides and that's a good booking
Consider
1 Tequila Spirit
F: 4321XB(7)W(59.0)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Janelle Millar )
Resuming. Progressed nicely towards end of last campaign
Longer Odds
9 Oh No No No
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: 73304B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Ken Harrison )
Rails draw and strong rider has been engaged
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 3, 6, 8, 9
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 6.70
Place1 5 $ 1.70
Place2 6 $ 1.10
Place3 9 $ 2.50
Quinella 5:6 $ 4.10
Trifecta 5:6:9 $ 91.90
First4 F4 5:6:9:3 $ 251.40
Double 5 $ 15.30
Treble 2+ $ 70.70
Quaddie 8 $ 744.00
Race 8 - DERRYN @ GRANGEWILLIAM STUD MAIDEN 1200
Time: 4:56 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
9 Campaldino
F: NoneB(5)W(58.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Cody Cole )
On debut. Won its last of 6 trials by 5 lengths and early money has come, suggesting a lot of confidence in its ability
Main Danger
12 It's Lola
F: NoneB(1)W(56.0)
( J-Lisa Allpress )
( T-Ilone Kelly )
Also on debut, Lisa Allpress rode in trial and now takes race day ride. Rails draw and flood of money for it
Next Best
8 Tiny Diamond
Dividend : $2.10, $1.10
Won
F: 34462B(4)W(58.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Janelle Millar )
Trainer/jockey combination going well and ran strongly for second when resuming. Takes improvement
Consider
14 Tarzana
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: NoneB(3)W(56.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Moroney/Gerard )
Down from good stable in north for debut and has to be considered
Longer Odds
10 Imnotaharley
F: NoneB(8)W(58.0)
( J-Lemmy Douglas )
( T-Paul Pascoe )
Trained on that track and makes debut. Taking on chance
