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Five times the runner up in its 10 starts, surely a breakthrough is imminent. Early money for it wold suggest so
Main Danger
4 Joan's Joker
F: 74934B(8)W(58.0)
( J-Ashvin Mudhoo )
( T-Gary Vile )
Just the five starts and considered good enough to run in a G3 three backs. Back at maiden level, it has gone close in both races since
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3 Bradley
F: 530x8B(4)W(58.0)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Cody Cole )
well considered at home, it resumed three weeks ago up north. Will be better for that and this field looks easier
Consider
11 Whooshka
Dividend : $4.50
Place
F: 29455B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Lisa Latta )
has been running a lot better this campaign and definite place chance
Longer Odds
6 Port Chalmer
F: 5474B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Best two performances from its four starts have been on this course. Rails draw to advantage today
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 6.90
Place1 10 $ 2.10
Place2 11 $ 4.50
Place3 8 $ 1.30
Quinella 10:11 $ 66.00
Trifecta 10:11:8 $ 321.50
First4 10:11:8:3 $ 1268.30
Race 2 - Cavallo Farms & Chris Rutten Bloodstock 2Yo
Time: 1:13 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
4 The Espy
Indicative Odds: $ 2.45
F:B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Andrew Forsman is patient with his horses so you know when they make their debuts, they are well prepared. Its trial win suggests this one will follow suit
Main Danger
6 Queen's Evidence
Indicative Odds: $ 3.00
F:B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Clearly a big danger on what we've seen at the trials. Te Akau too will have it well advanced for its first start
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1 Savachi Boy
Indicative Odds: $ 8.00
F: 74x2B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-John Bary )
Has the advantage of experience and ran a good Te Akau 2yo close when resuming. Rails draw a plus
Consider
3 Perfect Habit
Indicative Odds: $ 8.50
F:B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Bridget Grylls )
( T-Mark Forbes )
On debut after winning its only trial. Tote suggests it will be in the money
Longer Odds
2 Odds And Ends
Indicative Odds: $ 16.00
F: 46B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Steven Cole )
Would need to show significant improvement to be winning but could be one to consider to boost the multis
Results
Race 3 - Vets On Riverbank (Bm65)
Time: 1:13 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
1 Sense Of Timing
Indicative Odds: $ 5.00
F: 2462xB(2)W(60.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Resumes after ten month spell and will be stronger come this campaign. Te Akau have gone for the apprentice to bring the 2kg claim and given it is so much better drawn (on the rails) than the other 'fancied' runners here, it gets the nod by us. was running in Listed races last campaign
Main Danger
4 Sumosaurus
Indicative Odds: $ 5.00
F: x1263B(4)W(60.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-G C McKay )
Eights starts to date but best form has come this campaign. Also well drawn
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2 Complex
Indicative Odds: $ 5.00
F: 7x122B(8)W(60.0)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Ilone Kelly )
A win and two seconds this campaign and could have won last time it the nod had gone its way. Just needs to overcome wide draw
Consider
3 Cooper
Indicative Odds: $ 5.00
F: 25x2xB(11)W(60.0)
( J-Marc Lerner )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray, Copper Belt Lodge )
5yo that has only had the one race in the last ten months. if its OK now, can certainly measure up
Longer Odds
7 Za Spirit
Indicative Odds: $ 12.00
F: x30x5B(6)W(58.0)
( J-Sima Mxothwa )
( T-Tawhiti Hina )
Pretty good run when resuming and has seen early money
Results
Race 4 - Ar Painters (Bm75)
Time: 1:13 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
3 Trav
Indicative Odds: $ 4.40
F: 60594B(6)W(60.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Raymond Connors )
5yo with ability. Last two races have been in a Listed Open and a G3 so will be very competitive in this R75. A galloper to keep an eye on
Main Danger
10 Unequivocal
Indicative Odds: $ 5.50
F: 61306B(8)W(54.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Andrew Forsman is on the quick back up with this one, after it wasn't far away at Matamata last Saturday. Local rider takes the reins
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4 Tikemyson
Indicative Odds: $ 3.50
F: 12145B(7)W(59.0)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Johno Benner )
Just a 5yo, this is a good stayer in the making. Has won two on the track
Consider
5 Yellow Jersey
Indicative Odds: $ 8.50
F: 81223B(1)W(59.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Jo Rathbone )
Ever so honest and consistent. Rails draw and good young trainer will have it in its best form
Longer Odds
9 Manzor Blue
Indicative Odds: $ 14.00
F: 71127B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Its form has been excellent recently and, although back in seventh last start, was seen finishing on to good effect
Results
Race 5 - New World Otaki Hcp
Time: 1:14 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
4 Idyllic
Indicative Odds: $ 3.80
F: x1148B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray, Copper Belt Lodge )
First run for seven weeks but has won three times fresh up in the past. Last start was in the G1 Telegraph so this a whole lot easier and should be winning
Main Danger
10 Ima Brazen One
Indicative Odds: $ 4.80
F: x5921B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Mike Breslin )
Steps up to Open class here but it was a commanding winner last start and this trainer will know what its capable of
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7 Belle's Echo
Indicative Odds: $ 7.00
F: 0x130B(7)W(54.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Trainer/jockey combination have had a great strike rate in recent times and this isn't a strong field
Consider
8 Fancy Like Lass
Indicative Odds: $ 4.00
F: 211x2B(8)W(54.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Sue Thompson & Mick Brown )
Has only been out of the first two twice in ten starts. Now that says 'consider', although wide draw makes it tough
Longer Odds
2 Ifndoubtgetout
Indicative Odds: $ 10.00
F: 4x544B(1)W(59.0)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Tracey Bliss )
8yo now but expect the ability to be in the places here, is still there. Rails draw helps
Results
Race 6 - The Tele Otaki (Bm75)
Time: 1:14 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
8 Sindee
Indicative Odds: $ 3.70
F: 15x73B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Still only a 4yo, it has won three times and gets its chance to add to that today. Recent runs have been good and one of only two runners here today for this in-form trainer
Main Danger
11 Discovery Bay
Indicative Odds: $ 7.00
F: 4x516B(1)W(55.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray, Copper Belt Lodge )
Opened at 23's and has seen money for it all week. Third up this campaign after winning when resuming. Rails draw
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13 Jestin Case
Indicative Odds: $ 10.00
F: 8x573B(13)W(54.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Came home well last time when third up and now at peak fitness. Won't be far away today, as long as it doesn't get too far back
Consider
5 Sir Sterling
Indicative Odds: $ 6.50
F: 5x665B(11)W(58.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Lauren Brennan )
Drawn wide but is down from the north, and from a good stable. Can't be discounted
Longer Odds
9 Doctor Askar
Indicative Odds: $ 14.00
F: 30131B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Joanne Moss )
Has gone well since winning its maiden and looks the best of the 'roughies' in this lineup
Results
Race 7 - Mcmillan Equine Feeds Hcp
Time: 1:14 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
2 Kopua
Indicative Odds: $ 5.50
F: 131x2B(7)W(61.5)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Kevin Myers )
The class horse of the field and this trainer will have it spot on for this $50k Open. Went close at Trentham when resuming
Main Danger
5 Sugah Sweet
Indicative Odds: $ 5.50
F: 8x157B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Bryce Newman )
Just a length behind Kopua two back and then behind the placegetters in a competitive List race last time. With good draw, has to be a strong chance
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4 Our Jumala
Indicative Odds: $ 5.50
F: 2x6x2B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Looked likely to rise through the grades a season or two ago but that didn't evolve. But the signs of improvement were there last time. Rails draw
Consider
7 Duncan Creek
Indicative Odds: $ 6.00
F: 62762B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Patrick Campbell )
Such an honest type. Has won three but been runner up 11 times! And comes into this off a good run for second last start
Longer Odds
8 Rusty Lane
Indicative Odds: $ 10.00
F: 07402B(10)W(54.0)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Niall Quinn )
Best run for a while when running home in second place four weeks ago. It must have been going well at home since because punters have taken the early odds
Results
Race 8 - Aquashield Roofing (Bm65)
Time: 1:14 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
1 One Bold Gigolo
Indicative Odds: $ 5.50
F: x2221B(1)W(59.5)
( J-Marc Lerner )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Returned from a five month spell in December and has posted three seconds and a last start win. Hard to think there's not more upside and rails draw should add to its chances today
Main Danger
2 Sunset Boulevard
Indicative Odds: $ 7.00
F: 64471B(5)W(59.5)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Joined this astute Whanganui trainer before its last start and he dropped it back to this distance, securing the win with a lot of market support. We can expect it to be further improved
Next Best
6 Malachy
Indicative Odds: $ 5.00
F: x3538B(9)W(58.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Stepped up to 2000m on New Years Day but did little. Ran well prior over the 1400mm and 1600m and in here with a strong chance
Consider
10 Mapalicious
Indicative Odds: $ 9.00
F: x3145B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Cody Cole )
Less than three lengths behind the promising Psyclone here two weeks ago. That's a good form-line
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
13 Love Janie
Indicative Odds: $ 11.00
F: 35x72B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Chased Sunset Boulevard home last start when stepped up to 1650m. There's confidence behind its chances today, judging by the early support