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Impressive first run over hurdles and can take that experience further to win this
Main Danger
3 Catch And Release
Dividend : $4.50, $1.50
Won
F: 24X03B(1)W(69.0)
( J-Corey Wiles )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Clearly the biggest danger here but was two lengths behind the favourite last time and that has more upside
Next Best
6 Empire State
F: 44PX7B(6)W(69.0)
( J-Mathew Gillies )
( T-Paul Nelson & Corrina McDougal )
This could add some value ton the multis. Good trainers will have brought improvement from Whanganui run
Consider
7 Sir Maverick
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: P5X30B(3)W(69.0)
( J-Lemmy Douglas )
( T-John Wheeler )
Has hurdling experience and from last season and two runs on the flat to prepare. Good rider on the reins
Longer Odds
1 Mr Fahrenheit
F: 3X000B(8)W(69.0)
( J-Will Featherstone )
( T-Niall Quinn )
Has been racing in the south. Looks one of the better place chances
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 4.50
Place1 3 $ 1.50
Place2 7 $ 1.60
Place3 5 $ 6.20
Quinella 3:7 $ 9.20
Trifecta 3:7:5 $ 253.00
First4 3:7:5:1 $ 1209.70
Race 2 - JONES TRUCKING HURDLE
Time: 12:03 PM | Distance: 2800 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
7 Fourty Eight
F: 92X21B(8)W(66.0)
( J-Kylan Wiles )
( T-Shaun and Hazel Fannin )
A nice field for this race and this one is a bit short in our book, accordingly. But if you're happy to take the $2.10, then we do think it will win. Has shown ability to win over hurdles already, has run really well on the flat to prepare, and has a lot of potential
Main Danger
3 Taika
Dividend : $6.40, $2.00
Won
F: 913X4B(2)W(70.0)
( J-Dean Parker )
( T-Paul Nelson & Corrina McDougal )
Very classy hurdler and looks to be in fine fettle, judging by its resuming run on the flat. Very good stable
Next Best
4 Dictation
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 10X46B(5)W(66.0)
( J-Mathew Gillies )
( T-Paul Nelson & Corrina McDougal )
Trainers of Taika also run this one and we think it will be much improved this season
Consider
6 English Gambler
Dividend : $3.30
Place
F: 60PX0B(1)W(66.0)
( J-Hamish McNeill )
( T-Lauren Brennan )
10yo now but class is permanent. Will set them a strong pace
Longer Odds
1 Lord Spencer
F: 1X330B(7)W(71.0)
( J-Lemmy Douglas )
( T-J J Rayner )
Forget last start. Made up a heap of ground on the flat in race prior and has jumping ability
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 6.40
Place1 3 $ 2.00
Place2 6 $ 3.30
Place3 4 $ 2.40
Quinella 3:6 $ 32.00
Trifecta 3:6:4 $ 308.80
First4 3:6:4:5 $ 2350.60
Race 3 - DIRECT FATS & OILS 2YO
Time: 12:36 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
1 Geneva
Dividend : $9.20, $2.10
Won
F:B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Kylie Hoskin )
On debut. Won its first trial back in December so they've been patient and that could well pay dividends today. Drawn inside gate
Main Danger
6 Lubeck
Dividend : $1.10
Place
F: 1B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Rihaan Goyaram )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Can't take anything away from its clear cut win on debut and could go back to back. Rihaan sticks and brings the 3kg claim
Next Best
2 Kusuda Rush
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F:B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
One of four from this good stable and won the first of its two trials. Has seen good support since the fields came out
Consider
10 Hot Card
F:B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance Noble )
On debut after two trials to prepare. Formidable trainer/jockey combination so has to go in
Longer Odds
7 Al Azhar
F:B(1)W(55.0)
( J-Lynsey Satherley )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
On debut and gets every chance, having drawn the rails draw. This jockey is good on front runners
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 9.20
Place1 1 $ 2.10
Place2 6 $ 1.10
Place3 2 $ 1.70
Quinella 1:6 $ 7.00
Trifecta 1:6:2 $ 67.60
First4 1:6:2:7 $ 493.50
Double 3:1 $ 28.70
Treble 3:3:1 $ 122.10
Race 4 - DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS STEEPLECHASE
Time: 1:11 PM | Distance: 3900 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
5 Leitrim Lad
Dividend :
Place
F: F1X80B(1)W(67.5)
( J-Kylan Wiles )
( T-Eamonn Green )
Prolific winner on the flat and won its only steeplechase race, last season. Two flat races and a winning steeplechase trial to prepare so clearly a big chance and re[presents the value in the race
Main Danger
7 Nedwin
Dividend : $2.40, $2.00
Won
F: P44X9B(6)W(66.0)
( J-Mathew Gillies )
( T-Paul Nelson & Corrina McDougal )
A terrific hurdler and with top trainers, it makes its steeplechase debut. Sure to be well schooled
Next Best
3 Kentucky Boy
F: 24X04B(2)W(67.5)
( J-Portia Matthews )
( T-Mark Oulaghan )
Has gone OK as a steeplechaser in the past and expect it will be much improved with schooled in the off season
Consider
1 Call Me Jack
F: 6PX02B(5)W(69.0)
( J-Joshua Parker )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Kevin Myers has a number of 'early' jumpers to choose from so you can be assured this one will be well prepared for this
Longer Odds
6 Zeefa Zed
F: 21X47B(4)W(66.0)
( J-Lemmy Douglas )
( T-John Wheeler )
Progressed to win its maiden hurdle last September and then spelled for the winter. Now tackles the bigger fences and right there with a chance
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 2.40
Place1 7 $ 2.00
Place2 4 $ 7.00
Quinella 4:7 $ 22.70
Trifecta 7:4:5 $ 146.30
First4 7:4:5:2 $ 946.30
Race 5 - NUTRITECH 3YO
Time: 1:50 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
7 Renovations
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 43421B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Cody Cole )
Connections talk highly of this filly and it won with a bit in hand at Whanganui two weeks ago. Will be rising through the grades and looks the winner here
Main Danger
2 Altari
F: 7X652B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that finished 1 1/2 lengths ahead of Peerless last time and we don't see any reason it won't beat it again today
Next Best
1 Tycoon Prince
F: 13861B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
Resumed from a three month spell to win nicely at Te Rapa over the distance. Will take improvement and does look like a gelding with good potential. Rails draw
Consider
3 Peerless
F: 85147B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Has been running in stakes races since its maiden win three back, and performed well. Only the five starts so you can expect improvement out of those
Longer Odds
5 Sacred Zed
F: 451B(10)W(57.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Nicholas Bishara )
Trainer spoke very highly of the prospects for this one after its last start win. If it doesn't show today, stick with it
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 6.30
Place1 9 $ 2.10
Place2 11 $ 3.20
Place3 7 $ 1.40
Quinella 9:11 $ 28.50
Trifecta 9:11:7 $ 233.20
First4 9:11:7:3 $ 1401.30
Double 7:9 $ 16.10
Race 6 - KPMG MILE
Time: 2:32 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
2 Witz End
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 30956B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Tony Pike )
Has continued to promise, only not to deliver, for a while now. However it does have an overall record of four wins from just 14 starts and the stable is in better form these days .... and there's nothing else here that stands out
Main Danger
3 Uderzo
Dividend : $4.70, $1.60
Won
F: 67449B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Rihaan Goyaram )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Three lengths behind Channel Surfer last start but is 6kg better off (with apprentice allowance) and is a decent type, up to being in the finish here
Next Best
9 La Mezquita
F: 59X14B(8)W(54.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Absolutely bolted in two back and we were disappointed when it didn't show up last time. Can happen and it could well bounce back
Consider
5 No Rain Ever
F: 0X336B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
Trainer has had a great season and has talked of this one's ability. Although up in grade, has gone close in Open races prior
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
7 Roederer
Dividend : $3.40
Place
F: 61505B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Tony Pike )
Tony Pike also runs this one, with Courtney Barnes on the reins. She is riding better than she ever has
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 4.70
Place1 3 $ 1.60
Place2 2 $ 1.30
Place3 7 $ 3.40
Quinella 2:3 $ 5.40
Trifecta 3:2:7 $ 99.70
First4 3:2:7:1 $ 448.70
Treble 7:9:3 $ 92.60
Race 7 - PGG WRIGHTSON GRAIN 1400
Time: 3:07 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
7 Rareza
Dividend : $7.10, $3.10
Won
F: 4X1X1B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Cody Cole )
Has won its last two, albeit six months apart. The most recent was when the trainer sent it to the CD and these trips often stimulate them, as well as progressing their racing condition. Senior rider takes the reins today
Main Danger
19 Pukana
F: 46972B(14)W(56.0)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-Tim & Margaret Carter )
If the early market is anything to go by, it really is a big chance, opening at $27 and backed down to 7's. Interestingly though, it was a 1/2 length ahead of Joshua Brown last time and now talented apprentice takes the reins and brings 4kg claim
Next Best
2 Joshua Brown
F: 94X73B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Lynsey Satherley )
( T-Lance Gussey )
Hasn't had a lot of racing for a 5yo but has always suggested the ability is this. Ran nicely for third here three weeks ago
Consider
15 Lovearoadie
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 14349B(12)W(54.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall )
A capable 5yo mare, it ran well in a G3 last start and will find this a lot easier
Longer Odds
12 Matane
F: 50X83B(7)W(55.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Barbara Kennedy )
Trainer has had a few wins recently and looks like this one will be winning soon .... maybe today?
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 7.10
Place1 7 $ 3.10
Place2 8 $ 6.50
Place3 15 $ 2.20
Quinella 7:8 $ 70.40
Trifecta 7:8:15 $ 1144.10
First4 7:8:15:2 $ 5662.10
Double 3:7 $ 17.90
Race 8 - JARVIS TRADING 1100
Time: 3:42 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
7 Pokuru Gold
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 14X31B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Looked very special when winning impressively a year or so back but things didn't evolve as expected and it was spelled. However, Te Akau looks to have it back as it was very impressive when winning second up at Ellerslie a few weeks ago
Main Danger
8 Shoes
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 34972B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Went on a 'winning' run last year and then performed well in Opens and Group races. But its best run was last three weeks ago and won't be far away today
Next Best
5 Velocious
Dividend : $3.60, $1.50
Won
F: 6X105B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Can't be too confident about this one's chances as we have expected it to win both times since its impressive win in an Open handicap back in March, but it has disappointed. Can't drop it yet though
Consider
3 Illicit Dreams
F: 27X54B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Bridget Grylls )
( T-Kenny Rae )
Only 2 1/2 lengths behind Shoes last time and now third up, should be at peak fitness
Longer Odds
2 Caitlyns Wish
F: 2486XB(6)W(58.0)
( J-Maria Sanson )
( T-Stephen Autridge )
Resuming after an eight month spell but goes well fresh. Has plenty of speed for this 1100m race
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 3.60
Place1 5 $ 1.50
Place2 8 $ 1.50
Place3 7 $ 1.20
Quinella 5:8 $ 6.20
Trifecta 5:8:7 $ 21.50
First4 5:8:7:1 $ 191.90
Race 9 - CHAMPION FREIGHT 1500
Time: 4:18 PM | Distance: 1500 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
5 Awatere
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 541X4B(3)W(59.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Tony Pike )
Michael McNab on the reins and an inside gate can give this one the winning edge, in a competitive race to end the day
Main Danger
12 Levakia
F: 146X7B(12)W(57.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Ken & Bev Kelso )
This 3yo was seen finishing off its race to good effect, behind Tycoon Prince, at the end of last month and will take improvement. Stable progresses their runners well
Next Best
4 Sense Of Timing
Dividend : $7.50, $2.70
Won
F: X7202B(6)W(59.5)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Another one that has been favoured with a reasonable draw. Te Akau have a good apprentice in Hayley and she adds the value with the 4kg claim
Consider
7 Bassoroc
F: 05X51B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Last start winner with upside. This apprentice riding well since returning and appears very confident
Longer Odds
8 Saxs 'n' Silks
F: 91746B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
4yo mare with ability and gate 2 gives it every chance today