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Placings in its first prep confirmed that the ability to be winning is there. Looked to be better after a three month spell when resuming at Whanganui and the returning Craig Grylls is the key here
Main Danger
10 Early Bird
Dividend : $3.40, $1.50
Won
F: 56932B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Bailey Rogerson )
( T-Graeme & Debbie Rogerson )
Brings good form down from the north and with its good draw, it looks certain to be in the finish
Next Best
3 Written In Rock
F: 5358B(3)W(58.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Roger Allen )
Hasn't been far away in last three races and this step up to 1600m might be just what it needs
Consider
9 Red Lady
Dividend : $4.70
Place
F: 8759B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray, Copper Belt Lodge )
Stable's runners have been going better since Stephen joined the partnership. This one won a trial last week so that's positive
Longer Odds
7 Chelsea Rose
F: 05409B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Rails draw today and Kelly Myers is a good booking
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 3.40
Place1 10 $ 1.50
Place2 5 $ 1.50
Place3 9 $ 4.70
Quinella 5:10 $ 4.40
Trifecta 10:5:9 $ 135.30
First4 10:5:9:7 $ 1261.00
Race 2 - The Pavemasters Trophy Mdn
Time: 1:55 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
7 Kids Got Gears
Indicative Odds: $ 3.20
F: 5403B(8)W(58.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Only the four starts and has already shown a lot of promise, finishing just over 1/2 length behind Croupier last time at Trentham two weeks ago. That one went on to win again last weekend
Main Danger
9 Subtle Time
Indicative Odds: $ 8.50
F: 465xB(2)W(58.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Roger Allen )
Close up in all three runs at the beginning of the year and now resumes after a two month break. Drawn well and is at favourable odds
Next Best
4 John Doe
Indicative Odds: $ 10.00
F: 44B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Mark Oulaghan )
Won two trials before debut at the end of February, so the ability is there. Craig Grylls rode in two subsequent race day runs but Chris dell takes over today
Consider
1 Last Souvenir
Indicative Odds: $ 3.80
F: 3853xB(10)W(58.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
This formidable trainer/jockey partnership look to have a good horse representing them here. Just the wide draw a concern
Longer Odds
3 Jamaica Bay
Indicative Odds: $ 26.00
F: 38368B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray, Copper Belt Lodge )
Might not be winning but definitely a place chance, at odds, out of the inside gate
Results
Race 3 - Central Demolition Hcp (60)
Time: 1:55 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
2 Lohnagan
Indicative Odds: $ 6.50
F: 15057B(4)W(60.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-John Bary )
The more we access this race, the more we believe there's not much depth in it and the favourites will be the contenders. This one fits the bill and has drawn well
Main Danger
9 Get Funky
Indicative Odds: $ 8.00
F: 55484B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Drawn wide and its chances depend on it overcoming that. Has shown good ability on occasions in the past
Next Best
8 Free Bee
Indicative Odds: $ 7.00
F: 53298B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Crystal Lindsay )
( T-Sue Thompson & Mick Brown )
Good enough to be in the finish here, just needs the right run
Consider
11 Littleredcorvette
Indicative Odds: $ 8.50
F: 62047B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Suzy Gordon )
The key to this one's chances is the booking of in-form jockey Courtney Barnes. She certainly adds to its chances
Longer Odds
6 Share Power
Indicative Odds: $ 14.00
F: 49064B(12)W(57.5)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Deborah Parry )
Shame this one has drawn so wide as that was a much improved run last time, and showed plenty of fight when challenged
Results
Race 4 - P&C Insurance Brokers 3Yo
Time: 1:56 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
2 Lucullan
Indicative Odds: $ 3.60
F: 23x1B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Peter Didham )
Expect the connections of this 3yo are very excited about its prospects, after its impressive five length win when resuming three weeks ago. Takes improvement too
Main Danger
9 Tullamore Dew
Indicative Odds: $ 4.20
F: 1B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
This is the one the favourite has to beat. Did it comfortable when winning on debut at odds on, having one a trial prior. Drawn nicely and Craig Grylls sticks
Next Best
4 Tycoon Boss
Indicative Odds: $ 3.70
F: 32x3B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray, Copper Belt Lodge )
Actually beat Lucullan by 3 1/2 lengths back in early January so has to be rated a chance
Consider
7 Pleasing
Indicative Odds: $ 7.50
F: 27x52B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Mike Breslin )
One win from four starts last campaign and showed it was reaching peak fitness when second three weeks ago, in its second run this campaign
Longer Odds
5 Merchant Banker
Indicative Odds: $ 20.00
F: 3327xB(9)W(56.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Gavin Sharrock )
Resumes after a five month break and sure to be more developed. Has a second to Leica Lucy back in November to recommend it
Results
Race 5 - Stocklines (Bm65)
Time: 1:56 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
1 Lemaitre
Indicative Odds: $ 4.60
F: 39351B(4)W(60.5)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Peter Didham )
This stable is going well at the moment and has this one on the quick back up from Wednesday. Handled the Heavy then and should be suited by the step up to 2100m for the first time
Main Danger
11 Cheval Boutique
Indicative Odds: $ 6.50
F: 52714B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Ralph Manning )
Northern stable has booked Michael McNab today and will be sure to be in the finish
Next Best
9 Love Janie
Indicative Odds: $ 7.00
F: 72233B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Only the one win from 17 starts but has been consistently thereabouts this campaign. Ready for the middle distance now
Consider
10 Rum Night
Indicative Odds: $ 9.00
F: px672B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Just beaten at Waverley last time when in a highweight. Wasn't the strongest field then but now has Craig Grylls on its back, and to advantage
Longer Odds
2 Walkinthepark
Indicative Odds: $ 21.00
F: 186x0B(3)W(60.0)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Gary Vile )
Drops back from R75, when resuming and in a sprint, so this is more its gig
Results
Race 6 - Manawatu Itm Anzac Mile (L)
Time: 1:56 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 80000
Top Pick
5 Hasstobeawinner
Indicative Odds: $ 8.00
F: 11230B(9)W(53.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Not too far away in a G2 at its last start but liked its run behind El Vencedor three back when it followed that class galloper home
Main Danger
11 Cannon Hill
Indicative Odds: $ 4.60
F: 241x2B(10)W(53.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Tony Pike )
$yo now that has always been expected to do more and there were signs of its improvement when coming hard against Karman Line last start
Next Best
3 Khafre
Indicative Odds: $ 4.20
F: 121x2B(12)W(57.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Ralph Manning )
Ralph Manning has also booked Michael McNab for this capable 5yo. He will add to its chances and it will be a lot better for its resuming run at Whanganui
Consider
7 Bedtime Story
Indicative Odds: $ 6.00
F: 21374B(7)W(53.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
Less than 2 1/2 lengths behind classy Legarto two back and will be better over this extra 200m
Longer Odds
13 Francee
Indicative Odds: $ 15.00
F: 36513B(6)W(53.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Liked its run when beating a good field two back. That was a R75 so this tougher but it looks to have upside
Results
Race 7 - Trc Tractors (Bm75)
Time: 1:57 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
5 Metaverse
Indicative Odds: $ 7.00
F: 20125B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Cydne Evans )
A winner three back, this one has gone two great races since, the last in a strong field at Trentham after getting back early
Main Danger
2 Lantern Way
Indicative Odds: $ 2.70
F: 00x54B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
A Guineas winner as a 3yo, it is showing signs of getting back to that level this preparation. It was a length ahead of Metaverse at Trentham last time
Next Best
10 Finest Hour
Indicative Odds: $ 8.00
F: 13186B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Ralph Manning )
Ralph Manning turns to Amber Riddell to get the job done here. She is in red hot form recently
Consider
6 Bay Express
Indicative Odds: $ 5.50
F: 55611B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Comes into this looking for the hatrick of wins and with this trainer/jockey partnership such a formidable one, it might well do
Longer Odds
3 Benefactor
Indicative Odds: $ 15.00
F: 4710xB(8)W(57.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Resuming after two trials and has the ability to get among the places here
Results
Race 8 - Flipp Transport (Bm65)
Time: 1:57 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
4 Great Escape
Indicative Odds: $ 2.40
F: 6x322B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Rosie Fell )
Won once from five starts in its first campaign but is looking even better in three runs up this time. Its last run is the best form for this race
Main Danger
9 Za Spirit
Indicative Odds: $ 9.00
F: 0x503B(10)W(57.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Tawhiti Hina )
Trainer only has a team of eight and two of them won last weekend. This one might add to that run of success
Next Best
6 Linara
Indicative Odds: $ 7.00
F: 92109B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Shaun Fannin & Hazel Fannin )
Won a trial prior to resuming run at Trentham, when it was never a chance after coning out of gate 13. Nicely drawn and expect to see improvement today
Consider
1 Moon Rocket
Indicative Odds: $ 9.50
F: 4x735B(4)W(59.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that didn't run up to its previous form last start. Prepared to give it a chance to bounce back
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
12 Whooshka
Indicative Odds: $ 15.00
F: 55241B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Lisa Latta )
It took 12 starts to break maidens last start and it was a good effort. Might go on with it