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Excuse resuming run at Matamata as never a chance from wide draw. Looked at home on the synthetic when winning a trial here two weeks ago, without being extended, and can win
Main Danger
8 The Boss Girls
F: 77B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Bridget Grylls )
( T-Frank Ritchie )
Just the two runs, both on the turf, and comes into synthetic track debut on the back and of an impressive winning trial
Next Best
4 Eloise
F: 350X3B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Looked improved from last campaign when returning from a spell at the beginning of the month. Has upside but drawn wide
Consider
6 Amira D'Argento
F: 40X98B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Team Rogerson )
Has won trials on bot the turf and on this synthetic (just 5 days ago) so the ability is there. Just needs to bring it to race day to be a factor
Longer Odds
7 Orange River
Dividend : $3.80
Place
F: X080XB(12)W(56.5)
( J-Bailey Rogerson )
( T-Team Rogerson )
another Rogerson trained runner and their daughter rides this one. You'd think she'd be on the one with the best chance
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 13.00
Place1 3 $ 3.20
Place2 7 $ 3.80
Place3 1 $ 2.70
Quinella 3:7 $ 91.40
Trifecta 3:7:1 $ 1308.60
First4 3:7:1:12 $ 2024.50
Race 2 - WAIPA EARTHWORKS 1550
Time: 11:55 AM | Distance: 1550 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
3 Spanish Lad
F: X60X8B(4)W(54.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-John Bell )
Astute trainer and should be spot on for this after resuming run on the turf at Te Rapa. Its two wins from 10 starts have been on this track
Main Danger
10 What A Yarn
F: 54425B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Chris Wood )
Looks a decent chance with the rails draw. Has had plenty of racing to be at peak fitness and talented apprentice has been secured for the ride
Next Best
1 Stonybreck
F: 46X63B(7)W(64.0)
( J-Tayla Melvin )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that loves the synthetic and showed its wellbeing when beaten just a neck on the turf last time. Stable has put up their apprentice to get the 4kg claim
Consider
6 No Secret
F: 97037B(10)W(54.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Murray Garrett )
George Rooke returns and he'll be keen to get back in the winning circle. Worth consideration
Longer Odds
7 Richie's Dream
Dividend : $38.60, $8.00
Won
F: 162X9B(6)W(54.0)
( J-Bridget Grylls )
( T-Kenny Rae )
Disappointed when resuming but putting that down to the wide draw and Heavy track. Things more to its liking today and did win a trial four weeks ago
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 38.60
Place1 7 $ 8.00
Place2 5 $ 2.80
Place3 4 $ 3.60
Quinella 5:7 $ 120.30
Trifecta 7:5:4 $ 6738.30
First4 7:5:4:3 $ 10934.40
Race 3 - OAKVUE/SERENITY MAIDEN 1300
Time: 12:35 PM | Distance: 1300 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
5 Litteral
F: 09XB(1)W(56.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Ken & Bev Kelso )
Not often you'll see a Kelso runner on the synthetic. Was well backed in only two runs last year, when not doing much, but has clearly come on a lot over six months spell, judging by its trial win. Rails draw
Main Danger
4 Deep Pursuit
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: X3884B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Tony Pike )
Wasn't far off a couple of promising types last time at Ellerslie. This a whole lot easier and stable runners going well
Next Best
10 Shiatsu
Dividend : $4.80, $2.00
Won
F:B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
On debut. Nicely drawn and trainer/jockey combination is formidable
Consider
2 Charles
F: 469XB(8)W(58.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Denise Venn )
Nothing to go on because it has been off the track since last October, but did go in first two races in first campaign
Longer Odds
1 Stareese
Dividend : $4.20
Place
F: 0XB(7)W(58.5)
( J-Lynsey Satherley )
( T-Robyn & Russell Rogers )
Could have a bit of ability and this jockey rides the track well
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 4.80
Place1 10 $ 2.00
Place2 1 $ 4.20
Place3 4 $ 1.30
Quinella 1:10 $ 34.60
Trifecta 10:4:1 $ 114.90
First4 10:1:4:6 $ 1172.20
Double 7:10 $ 76.60
Treble 3:7:10 $ 1357.10
Race 4 - WAIKATO TRACTORS MAIDEN 1300
Time: 1:07 PM | Distance: 1300 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
5 Dink
F: 7B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Bridget Grylls )
( T-Frank Ritchie )
A bit off them on debut in March but sure to have improved. Stable does well on the track and won a trial two weeks ago to prepare
Main Danger
1 Shamus Enigma
Dividend : $3.30, $1.80
Won
F:B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
First race day start and clearly a big chance, given Craig Grylls has been attracted to the ride
Next Best
2 Rio Grande
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F:B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Andrew Forsman often uses these synthetic meetings to develop his horses, with a degree of success. Inside draw to advantage
Consider
4 Graces Gift
F: 44399B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Lynsey Satherley )
( T-Debbie Sweeney )
Has finished close up in a couple of runs on the turf. Concern is the wide draw
Longer Odds
6 Epsilon
F: 87XB(7)W(56.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh runner that resumes after just the two races at the back end of last year, and sure to be more mature now
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 3.30
Place1 1 $ 1.80
Place2 7 $ 6.30
Place3 2 $ 1.80
Quinella 1:7 $ 42.50
Trifecta 1:7:2 $ 319.10
First4 1:7:2:6 $ 3123.00
Race 5 - RIDE FOR JIMMY 1300
Time: 1:42 PM | Distance: 1300 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
1 Lhasa
Dividend : $2.60, $1.10
Won
F: 73126B(2)W(63.0)
( J-Rihaan Goyaram )
( T-Mark Treweek )
This looks like a real winning opportunity for this 5yo, a four time winner here. Drops back from Opens and will be better for recent run. That was on a Heavy track and will much prefer the better ground here
Main Danger
3 Candle
F: 96555B(7)W(54.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
First time on the syndicate and comes to this after two close up finishes in last two starts
Next Best
4 Charmer
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: 547X8B(3)W(54.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
Resuming. Trainer has two in the race and there might not be much between them but we like the George Rook factor
Consider
2 Ultimate Focus
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 5X00XB(4)W(55.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
Craig Grylls rides. Now a 7yo, it has a great record here and out of a good stable
Longer Odds
7 Don't Look Ethel
F: X5427B(6)W(54.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Stephen Ralph )
Was running on a Heavy9 on the turf last week so this is a bit different. Disappointed then but going to excuse as has been running well
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 2.60
Place1 1 $ 1.10
Place2 4 $ 2.50
Place3 2 $ 2.10
Quinella 1:4 $ 8.20
Trifecta 1:4:2 $ 42.10
First4 1:4:2:8 $ 265.60
Double 1:1 $ 7.40
Race 6 - SADDLERY WAREHOUSE MAIDEN 970
Time: 2:17 PM | Distance: 970 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
1 Watch Me Go
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F:B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Chris Wood )
It might be appropriately named. Good home reputation and the support in the early markets might be a factor of that. Craig Grylls on the reins adds the value
Main Danger
10 Miss Moet All
Dividend : $2.30, $1.30
Won
F: 23XB(3)W(53.5)
( J-Rihaan Goyaram )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Well supported and not far off them when having just two runs in January, before being put away to develop. Stephen Marsh will have it well prepared for this
Next Best
6 Ballbeena
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 6XB(1)W(56.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Paul Richards )
Resumes after just the one race, eight months ago. wasn't far away then and has the rails draw to assist it
Consider
5 She's Hot
F: 07XB(5)W(56.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Michelle Bradley )
Interesting to see Kelly Myers handed the reins here and it could be see it in the mix
Longer Odds
2 Iceman
F:B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Lynsey Satherley )
( T-Dean Limmer )
On debut and benefits from the services of Lynsey Satherley, who rides the track well
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 2.30
Place1 10 $ 1.30
Place2 6 $ 1.60
Place3 1 $ 1.40
Quinella 6:10 $ 6.30
Trifecta 10:6:1 $ 26.90
First4 10:6:1:2 $ 123.40
Treble 1:1:10 $ 24.00
Race 7 - COOKIES KITCHEN MAIDEN 970
Time: 2:54 PM | Distance: 970 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
5 Shavasana
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: X3427B(3)W(56.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie )
A poor field but this one has placed a couple of times, while Craig Grylls will add considerably to its chances
Main Danger
12 Pink Gin
Dividend : $2.60, $1.30
Won
F: 2254B(9)W(53.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Tony Pike )
Tony Pike runner that we thought was going to be scratched, but is running. Has best credentials in the race and presents itself as a big chance
Next Best
7 Catoca
Dividend : $3.50
Place
F: 9X55B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Rihaan Goyaram )
( T-Team Rogerson )
Although it hasn't done much on race day, it looks to have improved during its spell because it won a trial to prepare for this. There has been early money for it
Consider
8 Classic Grace
F:B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Glenn Old )
rails draw for debut and Glenn Old generally has them right for race day. Consider
Longer Odds
11 Jeeves
F:B(2)W(55.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Chris Wood )
On debut and trial form suggests it could run a place, in what is a terribly weak field
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 2.60
Place1 12 $ 1.30
Place2 7 $ 3.50
Place3 5 $ 1.50
Quinella 7:12 $ 13.50
Trifecta 12:7:5 $ 67.00
First4 12:7:5:8 $ 316.30
Double 10:12 $ 4.80
Race 8 - TAB 970
Time: 4:04 PM | Distance: 970 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
7 Brazen Affair
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: X271XB(4)W(55.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau have called on Craig Grylls for this one and that should be the winning advantage. Just the five races so far, winning its last start at the end of last year before spelled to give it time. Looks to have paid off because has won a trial to prepare
Main Danger
3 Callada
F: 12X93B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Shane Crawford )
Won on debut here nearly a year ago and has run well in all three runs since. Clearly the main danger
Next Best
4 Mirabella
Dividend : $4.10
Place
F: 96910B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
The much improved Courtney Barnes won on it in March and resumes the partnership today
Consider
1 Seamsew
F: 30106B(11)W(60.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Mark Treweek )
Resuming after two months out. Good enough to win on the turf at Trentham last year and that form sees in in play here. Wide draw the issue
Longer Odds
6 Market Place
Dividend : $8.20, $2.40
Won
F: 8946XB(3)W(56.0)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-Peter Rudkin )
6yo gelding that would have won more, with a bit of luck. Can go well fresh and looks the odds player
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 8.20
Place1 6 $ 2.40
Place2 7 $ 1.30
Place3 4 $ 4.10
Quinella 6:7 $ 13.10
Trifecta 6:7:4 $ 322.90
First4 6:7:4:1 $ 1341.90
Race 9 - PRYDE'S EASIFEED 2000
Time: 4:31 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
5 Hayate
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 08244B(3)W(56.0)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Proven with two past wins here and once again we see Craig Grylls teaming up with Te Akau. Joint favourite but enjoys the advantage with the other one on the barrier draw front and that can get it home
Main Danger
6 Six Flags
F: 3774B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Donna Logan )
Donna Logan has this one progressing nicely and its favoured with a good draw
Next Best
1 Prisca
Dividend : $6.80, $2.50
Won
F: X8803B(12)W(59.0)
( J-Maria Sanson )
( T-Catherine Cameron )
Best effort hen not beaten far into third at Te Rapa just over two weeks ago. Would have been rated higher but for wide draw
Consider
4 Tiffanee
F: 107X0B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Catherine Cameron )
Will be better for resuming run, when less than four lengths behind Astoria Brooke. And that one has franked the form with a win last week
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
7 Navy Icon
F: 54578B(8)W(54.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh runner that didn't show last week. He doesn't often run them on the quick back up