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Looks likely to get punters off to a good start, as it looked smart when winning its most recent trial. Expect subsequent improvement and a winning debut
Main Danger
6 Stayintouch
F:B(6)W(55.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
We're seeing more northern trainers sending their gallopers to the CD for experience. This one impressed in its last trial and will be well prepared for its debut
Next Best
7 Aurora Storm
F: 7XB(8)W(55.5)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Did little when one of the favourites on debut in January. Spelled and now resumes, with the trainers saying it has matured nicely and is going well
Consider
4 Princess Elsa
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 25X63B(4)W(55.5)
( J-Yuga Okubo )
( T-Tony Pike )
Good performances in all four runs and has to be taken into consideration. Craig Grylls gets off to ride the favourite
Longer Odds
1 Dirty Laundry
F:B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Jade Zuppicich )
On debut. Trained on the track and trainer does well with his small team
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 3.30
Place1 5 $ 1.40
Place2 8 $ 2.50
Place3 4 $ 1.30
Quinella 5:8 $ 15.20
Trifecta 5:8:4 $ 100.50
First4 5:8:4:2 $ 705.20
Race 2 - WASH SQUAD MAIDEN 1600
Time: 12:53 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 20000
Top Pick
4 Atavus
F: 67XB(5)W(58.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Cody Cole )
Several here that could win and it wouldn't be a surprise but think this one will have the edge with Craig Grylls up. Developed nicely in two runs at the beginning of the year before being spelled and sure to be fit and ready to go
Main Danger
8 Charm Zafarm
F: 06X32B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Tawhiti Hina )
Kate Hercock has stepped things up over the last few months and produced the results. Sure to get the best out of this 4yo and early money has come
Next Best
1 Zanzibar
Dividend : $5.10, $1.90
Won
F: 664X2B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Quick back up from resuming run ten days ago and just needs to overcome wide draw to be in the finish
Consider
9 Ow Celereese
F: 7X72B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Rosie Buchanan )
Putting this one in to be considered on the back of the flood of money, backed down after opening at 20/1
Longer Odds
10 Beavertown Lass
Dividend : $4.40
Place
F: X90X5B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Adrian Bull )
Looked improved when resuming from spell and would have been closer but for getting back early
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 5.10
Place1 1 $ 1.90
Place2 10 $ 4.40
Place3 7 $ 1.50
Quinella 1:10 $ 32.60
Trifecta 1:10:7 $ 449.20
First4 1:10:7:4 $ 1516.90
Double 5:1 $ 10.30
Race 3 - LANDMARK HOMES 1600
Time: 1:29 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
3 Four Square Pete
F: 42241B(14)W(59.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Cody Cole )
It won by nearly seven lengths at Whanganui last time, and yes it was a small field, but we liked the manner in which it got the job done. Wide draw a slight concern
Main Danger
1 Malachy
F: 53824B(2)W(59.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
4yo trained on the track. It hasn't had a lot of racing and will continue to improve. Looks good for a place
Next Best
7 I Don't
F: X410XB(8)W(57.5)
( J-Sima Mxothwa )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Trained on track and goes well fresh. Sparingly raced up until now
Consider
8 Live On Air
F: X0723B(10)W(57.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Danica Guy )
Two lengths ahead of Ballistic Miss last time but has the worst of the draw with that one this time. Well supported on the tote though
Longer Odds
12 Jamaica Farewell
Dividend : $3.80
Place
F: 470X1B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Carl Henderson )
Pretty commanding win fresh up at Te Rapa last time, its first race foe nearly four months. Better than that first win suggests
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 15.70
Place1 9 $ 4.80
Place2 12 $ 3.80
Place3 6 $ 4.20
Quinella 9:12 $ 122.30
Trifecta 9:12:6 $ 2724.70
First4 9:12:6:3 $ 7445.00
Race 4 - BRANDLAB 2000
Time: 2:04 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
4 Boomtown Boy
F: 96423B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Adrian Bull )
Going with the proven ability here, being an Open handicapper and although only a three time winner, evidence of its ability is the eight seconds! Also proven over the distance
Main Danger
5 Privy Garden
Dividend : $3.30, $1.50
Won
F: 31541B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Has risen rapidly through the grades to be an exciting prospect for the Andrew Forman yard. Might win but steps up to Open class for the first time and over the middle distance as well, and that's the challenge
Next Best
8 Tavi Ann
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 03394B(6)W(54.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Interesting to see this locally trained mare backing up from just six days ago. Astute trainer and so that's a good sign
Consider
7 Gentian Blue
F: 85625B(9)W(54.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Maxim & Samantha Van Lierde )
Has been thereabouts in all recent runs and from a stable whose runners always need a second look
Longer Odds
6 Belladonna Lily
Dividend : $3.40
Place
F: 50494B(10)W(54.0)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Trained on the track and not far away in testing conditions at Trentham last time. Will prefer the better track today and up in distance a plus
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 3.30
Place1 5 $ 1.50
Place2 8 $ 1.90
Place3 6 $ 3.40
Quinella 5:8 $ 8.90
Trifecta 5:8:6 $ 143.70
First4 5:8:6:2 $ 1801.40
Double 9:5 $ 65.90
Treble 1:9:5 $ 521.80
Race 5 - CD TRAINERS & RACE IMAGES 1200
Time: 2:40 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
13 Dangerous Liaisons
F: 482X7B(7)W(54.0)
( J-Yuga Okubo )
( T-Tony Pike )
Australian import with a bit of ability. Now with the in-form Tony Pike stable and can go on from tidy first up run in NZ two weeks ago
Main Danger
3 Ima Brazen One
F: 21423B(9)W(58.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Mike Breslin )
This Whanganui apprentice is riding so well that her 3kg claim is a real plus. Comes into this on the back of two close up finishes this campaign
Next Best
2 Baronet
F: 34823B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Interested to see Te Akau using this jockey, which might well be the first time. Will give it a good ride but all its wins have been in the Heavy, so a slight query on that
Consider
4 Bad Education
F: 40407B(11)W(56.5)
( J-Bailey Rogerson )
( T-Joshua King )
Another Australian import and it needs to be taken into your reckoning. Betting market suggests its been going alright at home
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
10 Stipulator
F: 43727B(1)W(55.0)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Gavin Sharrock )
We think this trainer and jockey are both underrated but they do in fact have their share of success. Rails draw to advantage
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 13.80
Place1 8 $ 3.60
Place2 11 $ 2.60
Place3 1 $ 2.20
Quinella 8:11 $ 40.40
Trifecta 8:11:1 $ 867.80
First4 8:11:1:3 $ 4918.90
Race 6 - AB ELECTRICAL 3YO
Time: 3:16 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
4 Ribkraka
Dividend : $5.20, $1.70
Won
F: 09662B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Have liked the progress this one has made in its last two races. From top stable and like its chances today
Main Danger
1 Albarossa
F: 34103B(7)W(58.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray )
Will keep this field up to their mark. Has run in Stakes races in three of last four races so expect its got a home reputation. Trainers are impressed with this rider
Next Best
3 Meloni
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 61B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Resumed at Hawera after winning a trial and showed good fight to head them home. Craig Grylls rode and sticks and that provides confidence in its ability to compete against more experienced 3yo's here
Consider
2 Gold Card
F: 31543B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Carl Henderson )
Owns a fair bit of ability and, third up today, will be near peak fitness
Longer Odds
5 Belle Tribute
F: 15311B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Locally trained and on a hattrick, having won both its last two races by a nose. Dropping back to 1400m today
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 5.20
Place1 4 $ 1.70
Place2 3 $ 1.70
Place3 7 $ 3.60
Quinella 3:4 $ 8.60
Trifecta 4:3:7 $ 158.90
First4 4:3:7:5 $ 696.20
Double 8:4 $ 49.60
Race 7 - SEATON PARK 1400
Time: 3:50 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
10 Just A Tipple
F: 609X5B(7)W(54.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Gavin Opie )
Down from the north and has won on the track before. Liked its resuming run when finishing close up and that will have it nicely tuned up for this
Main Danger
2 Old Town Road
F: 560X1B(6)W(59.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
What a great campaigner this 7yo is and it never looked like getting beaten when winning fresh up. Amber Riddell brings the talent and claim again and will be hard to beat, but note that it doesn't have a great record at this distance
Next Best
4 Tobias
F: 1146XB(4)W(55.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Tony Dravitzki )
Really came of age last winter on the Heavy tracks and we could see an even better horse this time up. Resumes after seven month break and noted they've acquired the services of the country's top jockey
Consider
5 Soldier Boy
Dividend : $2.80
Place
F: 30X5PB(8)W(54.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Gavin Sharrock )
Would win this if running up to its form a couple of seasons back and maybe this Brazilian jockey can get the best out of it. The betting certainly suggests so
Longer Odds
1 Chajaba
Dividend : $9.90, $2.70
Won
F: 3178XB(5)W(60.0)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Tina Egan )
Local trainer that often gets a winner on the track. Not much depth in the field so could get the job done
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 9.90
Place1 1 $ 2.70
Place2 3 $ 2.30
Place3 5 $ 2.80
Quinella 1:3 $ 38.80
Trifecta 1:3:5 $ 900.00
First4 1:3:5:4 $ 6424.90
Race 8 - WARNER CONSTRUCTION LTD 1400
Time: 4:25 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
2 The Nomad
F: 4X1B(12)W(59.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Cody Cole )
Not only do we think that a repeat of its winning run at Whanganui four weeks ago gets it home here, the reality is that none of the others really look a winning chance. And of course Craig Grylls adds plenty to its chances
Main Danger
3 Vibration
F: 310X8B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Gavin Sharrock )
Local trainer might have a good prospect here. Just the four races and won the second of those, and is second up again today
Next Best
7 Outer Focus
F: 5063XB(4)W(57.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Trained on track and resuming. Will want further but could sprint well fresh up
Consider
6 El Jaycee
Dividend : $3.50
Place
F: X5124B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Sima Mxothwa )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Won its maiden three back and has been close up in two runs since. But they haven't looked to be strong fields
Longer Odds
11 Dollybird
Dividend : $9.20, $2.80
Won
F: 250X7B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Matt Dixon )
Looks to have more ability than most of them. Ran in a conditions race when resuming so will find this easier