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Not far away in all four races to date and best run to date was last time, despite being slow away. Trainer has now turned to Michael McNab to get it over the line.
Main Danger
1 Happy Venture
F: 72365B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Cliff Goss )
Likes to run on the pace and should find this drop back to 1400m ideal.
Next Best
9 Lae Zee
Dividend : $5.00, $1.70
Won
F: 203X5B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-Simon Rees )
Good first run for this campaign, coming out of gate 13 to finish only 2 1/2 lengths off them in the Heavy
Consider
3 You Bid You Buy
F: 869X5B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Kurtis Pertab )
Pretty good effort when resuming three weeks ago. That was after a five month spell and after a winning trial. Stable runners are winning right now
Longer Odds
13 Valiant Princess
F:B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Jon Miller )
On debut and could be one to be on, with the rails draw to advantage
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 5.00
Place1 9 $ 1.70
Place2 6 $ 2.60
Place3 2 $ 5.10
Quinella 6:9 $ 18.50
Trifecta 9:6:2 $ 866.50
First4 9:6:2:3 $ 2913.30
Race 2 - TAURANGA RACECOURSE EVENT CENTRE MAIDEN 1400
Time: 12:09 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
1 Timetoplaythegame
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 80X34B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Lynsey Satherley )
( T-David Greene )
Considering we make Prudentia the 'Main Danger', this one has to go in on top given that it beat that one by over five lengths when they met three weeks ago
Main Danger
10 Prudentia
Dividend : $9.40, $2.30
Won
F: 60B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
As we often see with this stable, they improve considerably after a couple of runs, often winning. Expect the improvement to show up today
Next Best
8 Lagarde
F: 37X6B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Cody Cole )
Thereabouts in all three runs and sure to be improved from first run in over four months at Ellerslie three weeks ago
Consider
9 Bakers Dozen
F:B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Hollie Wynyard )
Holly has made great progress as a trainer this season, since going out on her own. On debut and a winner of its most recent trial. Trainer does travel them around, which seems to develop them. Inside draw
Longer Odds
7 Estella Khan
F: 045X5B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Caroline Pomare )
Noticed the support in the market when resuming from a seven month spell at Matamata and now in-form senior rider has been given the reins
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 9.40
Place1 10 $ 2.30
Place2 1 $ 1.30
Place3 3 $ 4.50
Quinella 1:10 $ 9.60
Trifecta 10:1:3 $ 245.40
First4 10:1:3:12 $ 2350.70
Race 3 - ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES MDN 1400
Time: 12:43 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
1 Bonnie Gem
F: 45232B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Ashlee Strawbridge )
( T-Debbie Sweeney )
Comes in from wide draw with scratchings. Some promising maidens behind it last time and gets the 4kg off today
Main Danger
6 Approaching
F: 30X30B(8)W(57.5)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Tony Pike )
The ability is there, just needs to get on the pace and stay there
Next Best
4 Vadanova
Dividend : $2.00, $1.10
Won
F: 440X3B(9)W(57.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Simon & Katrina Alexander )
Has to go in as has shown ability in the Heavy and Kelly Myers on a bit of a roll right now
Consider
9 Zolzaya
F: 04XB(1)W(57.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Kylie Hoskin )
First run since October and has been backed down from an opening $27. Rails draw to advantage
Longer Odds
10 Blusweyhooves
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: 6B(10)W(57.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Ralph Manning )
stable has been going alright all season and that sure was a promising run on debut
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 2.00
Place1 4 $ 1.10
Place2 12 $ 11.30
Place3 10 $ 2.70
Quinella 4:12 $ 108.60
Trifecta 4:12:10 $ 876.10
First4 4:12:10:11 $ 5125.50
Double 10:4 $ 16.10
Treble 9:10:4 $ 79.60
Race 4 - TIERRA 3YO MAIDEN 1400
Time: 1:22 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
3 Pentagon
F:B(6)W(57.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Annabelle Johnson )
On debut after trials going back to October last year, progressing to win last two. Does look to be a bit smart and there's not too much to worry about in this
Main Danger
6 Miss Fladgate
F: 26353B(4)W(55.5)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
It seems like not too many runners that Stephen Marsh has put out this season, haven't won. After good efforts in all three runs to date, this one will be in contention for that win today. Inside gate
Next Best
2 Macallan
Dividend : $4.30, $1.90
Won
F:B(11)W(57.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
This top stable looks to have a good filly in this one. On debut today after winning its last trial with a bit in hand. Wide draw the challenge
Consider
5 Warbound
F:B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Tarissa Macdonald )
Four trials, dating back to October last year, so they've given it time to mature. Comes to race day with Craig Grylls on the reins. Good draw helps
Longer Odds
10 Lofty Manuel
F:B(1)W(55.5)
( J-Bridget Grylls )
( T-Shelley Hale )
First race today, with rails draw to assist. Wouldn't be the first time this trainer's runners have won first up
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 4.30
Place1 2 $ 1.90
Place2 15 $ 7.70
Place3 8 $ 6.80
Quinella 2:15 $ 63.70
Trifecta 2:15:8 $ 2847.40
First4 2:15:8:3 $ 15570.80
Race 5 - CONTAINER CO MAIDEN 1200
Time: 1:44 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
12 Pollyisacracker
Indicative Odds: $ 9.00
F: 50445B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Gavin Opie )
MEETING ABANDONED
Looked to be really getting the hang of things in its runs in March, prior to being given a spell. Resumes today and that freshener might have seen improvement too
Main Danger
7 Sky Do
Indicative Odds: $ 6.50
F: 57XB(2)W(58.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall )
Clearly the ability to be winning is there, on the back of two winning trials before its first campaign. Thereabouts at the finish in only two runs and now resumes after five month break
Next Best
6 Levels Up
Indicative Odds: $ 6.00
F: 6B(11)W(58.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Catherine Cameron )
Bit of money for it on debut and wasn't far off the winner. George Rooke rode in recent trial and is in the saddle today
Consider
11 Moelle
Indicative Odds: $ 9.50
F: 2440XB(6)W(56.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Annabelle Johnson )
Resumes after nine months after showing promise last campaign. Looked improved when running second in a trial three weeks ago, and the winner of that won well lat Sunday
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
14 Luminance
Indicative Odds: $ 5.00
F: X6306B(4)W(53.5)
( J-Rihaan Goyaram )
( T-Kurtis Pertab )
Taken south to the CD for its first two runs before stepping up to Listed company in last two. Back at this level, it will find this easier and could put previous experience to good use
Results
Race 6 - FRIENDS OF TAURANGA RDA 1200
Time: 1:46 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
9 Don't Look Ethel
Indicative Odds: $ 8.50
F: 54278B(6)W(56.0)
( J-Joe Nishizuka )
( T-Stephen Ralph )
MEETING ABANDONED
This one is a bit better than its last two starts would suggest and, in what is a open race, can get back in the winners circle
Main Danger
6 Highly Anticipated
Indicative Odds: $ 2.60
F: 00X72B(10)W(58.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Barbara Kennedy )
How good is this young trainers strike rate. And the enthusiasm is contagious. This one looks a near time winner but, as it likes to be on the pace, winning my be a bit too far from gate 11
Next Best
2 Ocean Road
Indicative Odds: $ 6.50
F: 5473XB(9)W(60.0)
( J-Ngakau Hailey )
( T-Paula Wilkinson )
Resumes and has won in that state before. Has seen early support in the market
Consider
3 Johnny Rondo
Indicative Odds: $ 18.00
F: 1878XB(2)W(59.5)
( J-Bailey Rogerson )
( T-Michelle Northcott )
With new trainer and only win came in the Heavy. That's worth consideration
Longer Odds
4 Shivoo
Indicative Odds: $ 14.00
F: 000X8B(7)W(59.5)
( J-Bridget Grylls )
( T-Dean Wiles )
A genuine 'roughie' last time, going out at over 100/1 but proved everyone wrong to be just four lengths off the winner. Improver
Results
Race 7 - MILLS REEF MAIDEN 2100
Time: 1:48 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
9 Accordingtorumours
Indicative Odds: $ 6.50
F: 937B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Cody Cole )
MEETING ABANDONED
It's a bit ominous when this partnership gets together AND there's early money for it. Best judged on its run two back, it looks capable and is EW value in this
Main Danger
1 Lord Goliath
Indicative Odds: $ 2.30
F: 27X72B(12)W(58.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Danny Walker & Arron Tata )
Might well be winning after good resuming run for second and will take inprovement. And yes, it showed up as capable last campaign but just feel the $2.25 quote is on the short side
Next Best
12 Stylish Invasion
Indicative Odds: $ 8.50
F: 66965B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Bridget Grylls )
( T-Graeme Hughes )
Albeit a 13 start maiden, there was a big improvement in its form when stepped up to 2100m for the first time three weeks ago
Consider
8 Sarracina
Indicative Odds: $ 4.40
F: 93027B(13)W(56.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Team Rogerson )
Needs to go in for those playing the Trifectas and First Fours as its been in behind them without really threatening in recent runs. Not sure it will like the Heavy either so more of a place chance for us
Longer Odds
2 Auld Jock
Indicative Odds: $ 27.00
F: 73X04B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Peter & Jessica Brosnan )
A jumper but that was a very nice run on the flat when up to middle distance at Matamata two weeks ago. That and the Heavy track makes it our odds player
Results
Race 8 - TIERRA PROJECTS 1400
Time: 1:49 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
7 Rosetown Princess
Indicative Odds: $ 5.50
F: 40X36B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Ashlee Strawbridge )
( T-Darrell Hollinshead )
MEETING ABANDONED
Young apprentice rode this one well when third when resuming. Gets the reins back again today and with rails draw, and good form in the Heavy, is presented with a good winning opportunity
Main Danger
11 Tarzador
Indicative Odds: $ 5.50
F: 65187B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Team Rogerson )
Jasmine won on this 3yo filly three back and is reunited again today. Would have gone close last start had it not been slow away
Next Best
6 Afterglo
Indicative Odds: $ 3.00
F: 13B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Maria Sanson )
( T-Stephen Autridge )
A trial winner prior to debut, it looks a galloper with potential after two good runs to date, both on Heavy tracks
Consider
5 Ortega
Indicative Odds: $ 9.00
F: X7817B(9)W(58.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Surprised to see this Stephen Marsh runner at 11's as it won well two back and close up last time. Good apprentice rides today too
Longer Odds
4 Good Spot
Indicative Odds: $ 15.00
F: 34410B(5)W(58.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Alex Forbes )
Going to forget about its last run as clearly things didn't go well. A winner prior, Ryan Elliot is now in the saddle
Results
Race 9 - SUPER LIQUOR GREERTON 1600
Time: 1:50 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
14 Barcelona
Indicative Odds: $ 6.00
F: 958X3B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-Margaret Falconer )
MEETING ABANDONED
Caught the eye when resuming from a seven month spell, to finish less than 1 1/2 lengths from the winner. Takes improvement and this promising 4kg claimer rides again, having made a terrific start to her riding career
Main Danger
1 Heza Sharp One
Indicative Odds: $ 4.80
F: X5199B(13)W(60.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Team Rogerson )
Highly tried two back and disappointing last start, today everything points to its run here three back, a winning one with Jasmine Fawcett on the reins. But consider the wide draw and Heavy track
Next Best
13 Kopare
Indicative Odds: $ 8.00
F: 180B(10)W(58.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Kurtis Pertab )
Won a trial before resuming just 11 days ago. with this trainer having several winners in the last two week, and having secured Craig Grylls to ride, it looks a real chance
Consider
3 Muscovado
Indicative Odds: $ 7.00
F: 190X8B(9)W(60.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-John Bell )
We keep a close eye on this trainer's runners as they're always 'ready to win', come race day. Only a one time winner, here, but has been runner up on four occasions, so has the ability
Longer Odds
6 Hill Of Kings
Indicative Odds: $ 9.00
F: 7265XB(14)W(59.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Shaun Phelan )
Not many to rate a chance in the 'roughies' category but this one is interesting in that it drops back from R75 last time. That being said its last run was seven months ago but has had two trials