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Strong fin last time in second suggests he is in good form and can go one better
Main Danger
3 Malfy Rosa
Dividend : $4.60, $1.90
Won
F: 08110B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-John Blackadder )
Good winning in this grade and trip 2 back. Can lead for a long way
Next Best
5 Mountain Of Light
F: 06521B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Kezia Murphy )
I liked the way he broke his maiden and looks suited to the extra distance
Consider
Insufficient Runners
Longer Odds
7 La Evita
F: 90038B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Kezia Murphy )
Maiden runner but looks suited to 2600m
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 4.60
Place1 3 $ 1.90
Place2 1 $ 1.80
Quinella 1:3 $ 8.10
Trifecta 3:1:2 $ 32.70
First4 3:1:2:7 $ 205.80
Race 2 - POLYTRACK RACING SEASON STARTS 1 MAY MAIDEN
Time: 12:36 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 20000
Top Pick
1 Noivern
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 38232B(11)W(58.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-John Blackadder )
Relegated winner last time who can get the official win today
Main Danger
4 Pogacar
Dividend : $4.20
Place
F: 24B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Rohan Mudhoo )
( T-Ross Beckett )
Back to 1400m which he performed so well when second on debut
Next Best
7 Canasta
Dividend : $4.90, $2.10
Won
F: 842XB(8)W(56.5)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-Anna Furlong )
Showed good ability last prep finishing with a second placing before a spell. Any improvement will she her winning a maiden in short notice
Consider
2 Thunderfist
F: 27X25B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Teddy Ladouceur )
( T-Bruce Tapper )
Talent is there and started the prep well but not sure about the heavy ground
Longer Odds
12 Revision
F: 696B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah )
( T-Nayton Mitchell )
South Island debut who showed ability when trained by Tony Pike. Since sold on Gavelhouse
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 4.90
Place1 7 $ 2.10
Place2 4 $ 4.20
Place3 1 $ 1.60
Quinella 4:7 $ 41.50
Trifecta 7:4:1 $ 233.60
First4 7:4:1:6 $ 2289.60
Race 3 - WINDSOR PARK STUD LUNCH & YEARLING SALE 02/05
Time: 1:07 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
4 Tommy Shelby
F: 11482B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Anna Furlong )
Tidy second when in a freshened state. Second up and up to the mile but look positives here
Main Danger
2 Kabugee
F: X0135B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Wasn't beaten here last time and sitting handier today sees him right in the finish
Next Best
10 Move On
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 38312B(6)W(54.5)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Brian & Shane Anderton )
Racing well and enjoys heavy ground, Is on the quick back up from Riverton last weekend
Consider
6 Royal Valour
Dividend : $12.10, $3.10
Won
F: 02027B(8)W(56.0)
( J-Bridget Grylls )
( T-Bevan & Robyn Wilson )
The heavy track brings him in to play here. A must include
Longer Odds
9 Bella Luce
Dividend : $3.00
Place
F: 54301B(4)W(54.5)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-Lance Robinson )
Good price for a mare who won so well last time
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 12.10
Place1 6 $ 3.10
Place2 9 $ 3.00
Place3 10 $ 1.40
Quinella 6:9 $ 59.50
Trifecta 6:9:10 $ 457.20
First4 6:9:10:8 $ 1792.70
Double 7:6 $ 63.00
Treble 3:7:6 $ 399.40
Race 4 - RICCARTON PARK FUNCTION CENTRE
Time: 1:45 PM | Distance: 1800 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
3 Can't Kach Me
F: 568X0B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
I seen this mare win here on heavy ground in strong fashion previously. Drops back in grade here
Main Danger
7 Sabots D'or
F: 96326B(13)W(57.0)
( J-Ruvanesh Muniandy )
( T-Shankar Muniandy )
I thought she went to the line without all favours last time. Couple of question marks with the track and extra distance but the market has confidence
Next Best
9 Bellutta
F: 550X3B(6)W(56.0)
( J-Roopesh Jaun )
( T-Mike McCann )
Chance here after a strong run for third fresh up
Consider
2 The Immigrant
F: 78013B(12)W(59.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
On the backup from Riverton over the weekend when going two very good races. Enjoys heavy
Longer Odds
8 Pomander
F: X4202B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Samantha Wynne )
( T-Samantha Wynne )
Nice money for a mare who ran so well here last time in second
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 24.80
Place1 1 $ 6.80
Place2 4 $ 2.40
Place3 6 $ 2.80
Quinella 1:4 $ 97.90
Trifecta 1:4:6 $ 1312.90
First4 1:4:6:13 $ 5162.90
Race 5 - D REYNOLDS ELECTRICAL
Time: 2:16 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
2 Victorian Charm
Dividend : $5.20, $2.10
Won
F: 32632B(10)W(60.0)
( J-Bridget Grylls )
( T-Bevan & Robyn Wilson )
Another from the Wilson bred who enjoy wet ground and racing in good form. The top pick
Main Danger
9 Intercept
Dividend : $2.80
Place
F: 20392B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Graham Eade & Brooke Kincaid )
Went into my blackbook after a good second at Riverton last weekend
Next Best
3 No Party
F: 21B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Brian & Shane Anderton )
Shown good ability in two runs with a second on debut and winning well in maidens
Consider
7 Dujour
Dividend : $6.00
Place
F: 931X0B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-David Medcalfe )
Could be the improver second up on heavy ground and Kate Hercock to ride
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
11 Warlac
F: 700X7B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Ross Beckett )
Good finish late fresh up. Extra distance suits and has placed on heavy previously
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 5.20
Place1 2 $ 2.10
Place2 9 $ 2.80
Place3 7 $ 6.00
Quinella 2:9 $ 19.70
Trifecta 2:9:7 $ 696.50
First4 2:9:7:1 $ 5818.90
Double 1:2 $ 114.10
Race 6 - DAPHNE BANNAN MEMORIAL GREAT EASTER STKS (L)
Time: 2:53 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 80000
Top Pick
3 Conor O'Ceirin
F: X1981B(6)W(59.0)
( J-Ruvanesh Muniandy )
( T-Anna Furlong )
Eight time winner in the north before being transferred to the Anna Furlong stable in the south. She won with it at the first time of asking and there will be more to come
Main Danger
1 Mystic Park
F: 11X94B(8)W(59.5)
( J-Ashvin Goindasamy )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
The Pitman's love Riccarton and have a lot of success. Third up today and will be spot on
Next Best
12 Candycane
F: 12251B(3)W(53.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Terri Rae )
Dominant win in a small field last time and this stable always has to be respected
Consider
6 Betty Spaghetti
Dividend : $9.20, $3.30
Won
F: 62410B(10)W(54.5)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-Anna Furlong )
Anna Furlong also runs this 5yo and she's an improved mare. Connections considered it good enough to run in the Cuddle Stakes at Trentham last time
Longer Odds
14 Dimaggio
F: 42577B(9)W(53.0)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah )
( T-Nayton Mitchell )
First run in the south and stepping up from R75. But has the ability to surprise
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 9.20
Place1 6 $ 3.30
Place2 4 $ 5.00
Place3 7 $ 3.00
Quinella 4:6 $ 103.00
Trifecta 6:4:7 $ 1490.60
First4 6:4:7:3 $ 5367.60
Treble 1:2:6 $ 1840.10
Race 7 - NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK WARSTEP STAKES (L)
Time: 3:27 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 80000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
1 Dream Of The Moon
F: 2X181B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
So impressive when winning a listed race here two weeks ago. It finished over them with its ears pricked so the 2000m will hold no fears
Main Danger
4 Eye Candy
F: 19230B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Bridget Grylls )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
From in-form stable up north. Found the distance and quality of the NZ Oaks too much last time but ideally suited to this today. Rails draw
Next Best
2 Connello
F: 22782B(16)W(56.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Was favourite when finishing behind Dream Of The Moon here two weeks ago and it was a massive effort considering it came out if Gate 16. Unfortunately it has draw the outside again but too good to think it won't be in the places, despite that
Consider
3 Loose Sally
Dividend : $4.50, $1.90
Won
F: 18315B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Ruvanesh Muniandy )
( T-Shankar Muniandy )
Was fifth to Dream Of The Moon last time after winning the Dunedin Guineas. That's good form and can't be overlooked
Longer Odds
6 Mille Grazie
F: 134B(14)W(56.5)
( J-Ashvin Goindasamy )
( T-Samantha Logan )
Interesting runner that would be rated higher but for its wide draw. Was seen finishing well over the 1600m two weeks ago and will be better over 2000m now
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 4.50
Place1 3 $ 1.90
Place2 14 $ 9.00
Place3 10 $ 7.60
Quinella 3:14 $ 79.50
Trifecta 3:14:10 $ 1959.00
First4 3:14:10:2 $ 4784.30
Double 6:3 $ 29.80
Race 8 - COCA-COLA CANTERBURY GOLD CUP (G3)
Time: 4:00 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 120000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
9 Epee Beel
F: 79419B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Ashvin Goindasamy )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Interested to see this one stepping up to 2000m as was a good winner of a G3 over 1600m two back. But Pitman's are very astute and it will be a big chance
Main Danger
8 Dazzling Miss
F: 85742B(11)W(57.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Terri Rae )
2 1/2 lengths behind Epee Beel last time and steps up to 2000m today. Has placed twice over the distance, from two starts, before so proven in that respect
Next Best
1 Harlech
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 41046B(6)W(59.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Steps up from 1200m here two weeks ago so this is a big ask in a G3. But the odds would suggest otherwise so has to go in
Consider
4 Riviera Rebel
Dividend : $9.70, $3.20
Won
F: 07410B(1)W(59.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Graham Eade & Brooke Kincaid )
Kylie Williams rides and will give it every chance from inside draw. Loves the Heavy track conditions
Longer Odds
6 Prince Alby
F: 33669B(10)W(59.0)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
Five times a winner in the Heavy so will revel in this. We selected last week and it showed nothing but the fact this trainer is running again, is good enough for us to put in
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 9.70
Place1 4 $ 3.20
Place2 1 $ 1.90
Place3 7 $ 4.60
Quinella 1:4 $ 19.90
Trifecta 4:1:7 $ 732.20
First4 4:1:7:5 $ 7375.70
Race 9 - RACECOURSE HOTEL & MOTOR LODGE DASH
Time: 4:37 PM | Distance: 1000 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
8 Tossuforit
F: 22461B(8)W(55.5)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Ex northerner on southern debut and simply should be too good for the opposition here. Has always had a good reputation but probably not reached those expectations, having won just the two, but has been runner up five times so the ability is there. Just needs to handle the Heavy
Main Danger
2 Contemplation Bay
F: 0X116B(4)W(58.0)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-Anne Herbert )
Dropping back from 1600m after running in a G3 then. First race in five weeks so comes in fresh and does look like a horse with a lot of upside
Next Best
10 Mis Speaks
F: 21210B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Meg Cunneen )
Has been in the first two in four starts prior to last time. Well drawn and could bounce back
Consider
6 Eastandwest
Dividend : $3.30
Place
F: 46711B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Abdul Najib )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Pitman runner comes into this on the back of two wins, albeit by close margins in both. This R75 tougher but does look to still have upside
Longer Odds
13 Forever Babe
F: 6X155B(11)W(54.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Lance Robinson )
Not far away in a competitive field, against a few of these, the days ago and the odds look to be generous by comparison. Kate Hercock sticks