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On the evidence of its first two races, it looks more than capable of winning this. Can justify favouritism
Main Danger
7 Our Giulia
F: 7x84B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Roydon Bergerson )
As a 4yo, it is developing nicely this campaign and looks the EW value
Next Best
1 No More Pennies
F: 8x3B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Peter Lock )
was an impressive winner prior to its debut run. Trainer has been having a lot of success in trips south
Consider
2 Ascari
F: 5B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Niall Quinn )
Second up and benefits with the country's top apprentice on board, who knows the track well
Longer Odds
10 Platinum Tyche
F: 7B(8)W(56.0)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Lisa Latta also runs this filly and, although at long odds on debut, will come on for that run
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 1.90
Place1 6 $ 1.10
Place2 9 $ 4.90
Place3 4 $ 3.50
Quinella 6:9 $ 31.90
Trifecta 6:9:4 $ 348.00
First4 6:9:4:7 $ 1492.20
Race 2 - Nzb Mega Mdn Series
Time: 1:37 PM | Distance: 1650 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
2 Chance Taken
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 644B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Matthew Eales )
Three starts to date and each subsequent one has seen improvement. The booking of Craig Grylls is the key here
Main Danger
7 Vanrio
F: 9B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Freshened after debut run. Stable that tends to have them ready to win and Kate Hercock is a good booking
Next Best
10 Lucid Dream
Dividend : $3.70, $1.40
Won
F: 53B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Ulrika Holmquist )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray, Copper Belt Lodge )
Clearly a strong chance to be in the finish on two runs to date
Consider
6 The Magician
F: 7B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Hamish Auret )
Trainer doesn't have many runners these days. Early support suggests its going OK
Longer Odds
3 Dark And Dusty
F: 96B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Stephen Nickalls )
Seemed to appreciate the extra 200m when over 1650m last time and could well test them
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 3.70
Place1 10 $ 1.40
Place2 1 $ 1.70
Place3 2 $ 1.40
Quinella 1:10 $ 6.90
Trifecta 10:1:2 $ 25.50
First4 10:1:2:3 $ 98.70
Double 6:10 $ 5.70
Race 3 - Waverley Harvesting Mdn
Time: 2:12 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
6 Bak De Ace
Dividend : $1.10
Place
F:B(11)W(58.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Drawn wide but comes to debut with good wins at the trials. Early money has our support
Main Danger
8 Ledhaven Cassie
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 23B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Murray Blue )
Ran well for second here when on debut and good run second up. Under-rated rider on the reins
Next Best
4 Onslow
F: 7B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Maxim & Samantha Van Lierde )
Nice first up performance and from a stable we like to follow. Rails draw to advantage
Consider
7 El Jaycee
Dividend : $8.00, $2.40
Won
F: x56x5B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Sima Mxothwa )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
In form trainer has gone for 4kg claim after it ran well on debut. Chance if overcoming wide draw
Longer Odds
12 Ocean Melody
F:B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Comes into this for debut after winning trial. Booking of Lily Sutherland is of interest
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 8.00
Place1 7 $ 2.40
Place2 8 $ 1.50
Place3 6 $ 1.10
Quinella 7:8 $ 16.50
Trifecta 7:8:6 $ 77.40
First4 7:8:6:1 $ 327.70
Race 4 - Eltham Vets Mdn
Time: 2:48 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
1 John Doe
F:B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Oulaghan )
Trainer has had a great run over the last year and we don't see Craig Grylls riding for him as a rule. Won trial to prepare
Main Danger
4 Spring Moon
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 3B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Jo Rathbone )
Whanganui trainer/jockey partnership and was well supported on debut. Takes improvement from that experience
Next Best
3 Trader Inn
Dividend : $5.30, $2.00
Won
F:B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Sima Mxothwa )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
On debut from in-form stable and tight in the market - that says its a strong chance, especially with rails draw
Consider
8 Sakura Dancer
F: 80B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
Down from the north and odds can boost your multis
Longer Odds
7 Rubydubydo
F:B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Tony Dravitzki )
Trainer doesn't have many runners but does well with the one's he races.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 5.30
Place1 3 $ 2.00
Place2 4 $ 1.50
Place3 2 $ 5.50
Quinella 3:4 $ 8.20
Trifecta 3:4:2 $ 204.20
First4 3:4:2:1 $ 516.30
Double 7:3 $ 29.70
Treble 10:7:3 $ 163.10
Race 5 - Equine Sports Institute Hcp (60)
Time: 3:19 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
4 Smartroad
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: x5765B(10)W(59.0)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Just the one win from nine starts but note it was well backed on its home track two weeks ago. Stick with it at generous odds
Main Danger
1 Piper's Son
F: 04506B(3)W(59.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Tony Dravitzki )
Interesting to see Craig Grylls on this one. Has travelled a lot without much success recently but better drawn today
Next Best
2 Platinumgeneration
F: x0x67B(1)W(59.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Third up this campaign and second run over middle distance. Not a strong field so rates, but odds a bit short for us
Consider
5 Sonofabutcher
Dividend : $7.70, $2.40
Won
F: 86x54B(5)W(59.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Peter Lock )
Going well and northern trainer has had good success in CD
Longer Odds
13 Tuesday
F: 75656B(9)W(56.0)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Ilone Kelly )
Doesn't win out of turn but is capable and could show up in weak field
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 7.70
Place1 5 $ 2.40
Place2 4 $ 2.40
Place3 14 $ 8.40
Quinella 4:5 $ 16.60
Trifecta 5:4:14 $ 1493.90
First4 5:4:14:13 $ 3496.90
Race 6 - Pasture First (Bm75)
Time: 3:53 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
3 He's Lucid
F: 67286B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Kevin Myers )
This a whole lot easier than a Listed race at Ellerslie last time. Trained nearby by astute trainer and might just have too much ability for the opposition here
Main Danger
10 Manzor Blue
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: 71127B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Have liked the look of this one and prepared to excuse its last performance
Next Best
5 Dee Vee Pee
F: 9x131B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Steps up from R65 but two wins from just five starts, and they have come in its last three starts
Consider
6 Ricochet
F: 21153B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Formidable trainer/jockey partnership and has to rate a chance
Longer Odds
9 Celtic Echo
F: 48379B(10)W(54.0)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Jade Zuppicich )
Resuming. Last start ran in Wellington Cup so this a whole lot easier
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 7.60
Place1 8 $ 2.60
Place2 11 $ 5.70
Place3 10 $ 2.50
Quinella 8:11 $ 99.40
Trifecta 8:11:10 $ 1682.90
First4 8:11:10:12 $ 21124.20
Double 5:8 $ 42.00
Race 7 - Roper Agriculture (Bm65)
Time: 4:26 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
6 Rabega
Dividend : $9.10, $2.90
Won
F: 31x77B(3)W(58.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Fraser Auret )
4yo that has shown good ability and is trained nearby. Craig Grylls on the reins has peaked our interest
Main Danger
11 Great Escape
Dividend : $3.60
Place
F: x146xB(9)W(56.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Rosie Fell )
First race in 15 months so taking on trust. But was well considered then, running in Listed and Stakes races
Next Best
1 Cooper
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 25x2xB(15)W(60.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray, Copper Belt Lodge )
Record to date says it has the ability but has only has the one run in nine months and has drawn the outside gate. Might win but e can't entertain a $2.70 dividend
Consider
2 Sumosaurus
F: x1263B(5)W(60.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-G C McKay )
Has been in the first three in six of eight starts and simply can't be left out of your calculations
Longer Odds
10 Mirabella
F: x5319B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
Resumes after break and won two back up north. Trainer does well when heading south to tis region
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 9.10
Place1 6 $ 2.90
Place2 1 $ 1.30
Place3 11 $ 3.60
Quinella 1:6 $ 12.00
Trifecta 6:1:11 $ 311.00
First4 6:1:11:2 $ 1801.30
Race 8 - Barenbrug (Bm75)
Time: 5:03 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
8 Doctor Askar
Dividend : $6.80, $2.60
Won
F: 30131B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Joanne Moss )
Took a while to break through for first win but has found confidence and now won two from last three starts. Could well rise through the grades
Main Danger
7 Sindee
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 15x73B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Three wins from seven starts and out of a good stable. Clearly a big danger in this field today
Next Best
5 Sir Sterling
F: 5x665B(4)W(58.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Lauren Brennan )
Never far away and won't take much improvement to be winning
Consider
9 Belladonna Lily
F: 6245xB(10)W(56.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Resumes after being freshened has has a good record in that state
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
11 The Big Picture
F: x1716B(8)W(55.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
Forget last run as record is good and this trainer is having just his best season