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Race 1 - GRAND NATIONAL TICKETS ON SALE NOW MAIDEN
Time: 12:20 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
7 Celtic Bling
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 8X520B(5)W(56.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
George Rooke makes the journey south and this one looks like making it worthwhile. Forget its last start and rate it when beaten just a head here, the start before
Main Danger
3 Cape Horn
Dividend : $2.80
Place
F:B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Abdul Najib )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
On debut for the Pitman's who have three in the race. Trainer rates this jockey and it won a trial here to prepare
Next Best
8 Dubonnet Rouge
F:B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Lance Robinson )
Second to Cape Horn in a trial three weeks ago, having won its previous trial. Clearly capable and hard to beat on debut
Consider
12 Loose 'N' Vegas
F: 07B(1)W(53.5)
( J-Nichola Yuen )
( T-David Walsh )
Must have a good home reputation as both runs to date have been in Listed races. Will find this maiden a lot easier
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
1 Reserved
F: 35XB(8)W(58.5)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Ex northerner on southern debut for the Pitmans. Not far away in both runs in the north last year, before being spelled and now resumes
Results
Race Dividends
Win 11 $ 5.40
Place1 11 $ 2.40
Place2 7 $ 1.40
Place3 3 $ 2.80
Quinella 7:11 $ 10.00
Trifecta 11:7:3 $ 208.80
First4 11:7:3:2 $ 653.50
Race 2 - ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES MAIDEN
Time: 12:52 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
1 Corps D'Elite
Dividend : $2.30, $1.30
Won
F: 2205XB(2)W(57.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Also accepted for the first, it looked to be a good winning chance there so you've got to respect their decision around its chances here. George Rooke looks to be in for a good day
Main Danger
6 Respectabelle
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 06246B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Nichola Yuen )
( T-Nayton Mitchell )
Ten start maiden but with a favourable nod of the head, might well have won three back when beaten a nose in a photo finish. Nice draw
Next Best
5 Our Sallyann
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 94483B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Gets to be on the pace here from rails draw. Good third last time after being slow away and Pitman's will be liking their chances
Consider
2 Bee On Time
F: 73338B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Akshay Balloo )
( T-Trent Yesberg )
Ex northerner that has placed third three times since joining this harness trainer. If it runs up to that again, you'll need it in your First Fours
Longer Odds
8 Macey Rose
F: 5XB(8)W(57.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Pitman's also run this 4yo mare. Resumes after spell and will have benefitted by its only run in January
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 2.30
Place1 1 $ 1.30
Place2 6 $ 2.20
Place3 5 $ 2.00
Quinella 1:6 $ 7.80
Trifecta 1:6:5 $ 41.40
First4 1:6:5:2 $ 135.10
Double 11:1 $ 13.70
Race 3 - HERMAN'S HERMITS 2 AUGUST CHRISTCHURCH MAIDEN
Time: 1:27 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
1 Montero
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: X7332B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Akshay Balloo )
( T-Kieran McCauley )
Represents the best form in the race, running particularly well two weeks ago when coming out of gate 13
Main Danger
9 Pure Artist
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F:B(9)W(58.5)
( J-Brett Murray )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
On debut after looking to have its share of ability when winning a trial here three weeks ago. Has seen good early support, which is a good sign
Next Best
2 Bax Factor
F: 2X763B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Kenny Rae )
Showed improved form last start when finishing a length behind Montero, and Leah Hemi resumes her partnership from two back
Consider
5 Purple Prose
F: 42486B(11)W(58.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
A Te Akau runner that has run a couple of close since coming south and being spelled. One run back but the key to its chances is George Rooke ..... he's worth a few lengths
Longer Odds
7 Go Your Own Way
F: 667X7B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Brandon May )
( T-Nayton Mitchell )
Ex northerner that last raced at Trentham. Will find the competition down here a bit easier
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 19.10
Place1 8 $ 4.40
Place2 9 $ 2.20
Place3 1 $ 1.30
Quinella 8:9 $ 104.70
Trifecta 8:9:1 $ 896.40
First4 8:9:1:7 $ 3583.70
Race 4 - THANK YOU BRAD THISTOLL
Time: 2:02 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
5 Elegant Explosive
F: 77022B(8)W(57.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
Within 1/2 length of the winner in its last two starts and with Tina in the saddle today, it looks your best chance
Main Danger
3 Angels Wings
F: 27692B(4)W(58.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Terrific record on this track and possibly another win for the Pitman/Rooke partnership
Next Best
4 Toko Ono
F: 18654B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Richard Didham )
Nearly three lengths behind Elegant Explosive here two weeks ago, and now third up and out of gate 2, you've got to think it will be there at the business end
Consider
6 Highland Fling
Dividend : $3.20
Place
F: 633X5B(10)W(57.5)
( J-Kendra Bakker )
( T-Lance Robinson )
Haven't seen Kendra Bakker going around for a while and she'll be keen to get established again. This one wasn't far away last time
Longer Odds
1 Correction
Dividend : $2.80
Place
F: 1260XB(6)W(60.0)
( J-Bridget Grylls )
( T-Mark Jones )
Resumes and northern jockey Bridget Grylls rides. Shorter in the market than we expected and that may be an indicator of its chances
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 6.70
Place1 8 $ 2.10
Place2 1 $ 2.80
Place3 6 $ 3.20
Quinella 1:8 $ 64.40
Trifecta 8:1:6 $ 597.50
First4 8:1:6:3 $ 3097.30
Double 8:8 $ 90.10
Treble 1:8:8 $ 434.70
Race 5 - CUP WEEK HOSPITALITY COMING SOON
Time: 2:42 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
3 Sonnet
F: 43891B(9)W(58.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Lance Robinson )
Three wins from its 16 starts, all on the synthetic, is an indication that it owns good ability. Money was there when it won well here when resuming two weeks ago
Main Danger
6 Hot Coco
Dividend : $5.50, $1.80
Won
F: 100X3B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Nick Wigley & Kayla Milnes )
Will get every chance to improve on its last start third, with a better draw and Tina sticking
Next Best
4 Sway Up
F: 80X01B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
Last start winner with 4kg claimer that rides Rule Of Law today. New apprentice gets the claim too and is well drawn on the inside
Consider
1 Rule Of Law
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 36253B(11)W(59.5)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Drawn wide but is a Te Akau runner and this apprentice has made a brilliant start to her riding career, losing her 4kg claim after this weekend after winning again yesterday
Longer Odds
5 Forever Babe
F: 15505B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Kendra Bakker )
( T-Lance Robinson )
Liked the way it won five back and we have picked it in a few races since. Only two lengths away last start so goes in as our odds player
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 5.50
Place1 6 $ 1.80
Place2 1 $ 1.60
Place3 10 $ 9.60
Quinella 1:6 $ 9.20
Trifecta 6:1:10 $ 467.60
First4 6:1:10:8 $ 3287.10
Race 6 - PARSONS PARTNERSHIP 1000 WINS
Time: 3:16 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
1 Hey Mickey
F: 78112B(5)W(60.0)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
The Parsons will be looking to win this race, acknowledging their training milestone. And they might well do as this 9yo has been putting it to its younger rivals, with success. Good apprentice brings the weight relief too
Main Danger
6 Eulogy Show
Dividend : $3.90
Place
F: X0024B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Centaine Spittles )
Leah Hemi adds a lot to this one's chances, so much has she improved in the last six months or so. Just needs to overcome wide draw to be a 'live' chance
Next Best
10 Schedar
F: 0X404B(8)W(55.5)
( J-Rohan Mudhoo )
( T-Mike McCann )
Goes in and could surprise them, up to this distance for the first time
Consider
2 Tomyturbo
Dividend : $3.30
Place
F: 55093B(12)W(59.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Hesitant to leave a Pitman runner out at anytime, especially when it has a last start third to its record. But wide draw to overcome
Longer Odds
9 Words Of Mine
F: X2201B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Krishna Mudhoo )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
The Parsons also run this last start winner , and it could go on with it, with the rails draw to advantage. Didn't go too badly in a Listed race prior
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 9.50
Place1 8 $ 3.10
Place2 6 $ 3.90
Place3 2 $ 3.30
Quinella 6:8 $ 54.60
Trifecta 8:6:2 $ 733.60
First4 8:6:2:1 $ 3595.80
Double 6:8 $ 59.30
Race 7 - BOOK A SUITE MID-WINTER XMAS RACES 21 JUNE
Time: 3:50 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
1 Caravella
F: 56784B(1)W(59.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau have given themselves three chances in this and we like this one the best. Not only was it ahead of Sorcha here two weeks ago, it now benefits from the services of George Rooke ... and did we mention the rails draw
Main Danger
6 Knowledge Is Power
F: 20X19B(9)W(58.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau also run this 3yo and with the apprentice allowance, looks well placed. A winner here on the turd two back, it didn't appear to like the Heavy last time so that can be excused
Next Best
7 Sorcha
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 769X5B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
We can't leave this Te Akau runner out, as it's ever so honest and consistent. Has the performance record to back that up
Consider
4 Motiontime
F: 18340B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Abdul Najib )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
This looks the best of the Pitman runners in the race and has the inside draw to offer it every chance
Longer Odds
8 Tossuforit
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 24618B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Well performed ex northerner that will be better for its first run out of the strong Andrew Carston stable. Kylie Williams sticks and the extra 100m to advantage
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 24.80
Place1 5 $ 5.50
Place2 7 $ 1.40
Place3 8 $ 2.20
Quinella 5:7 $ 51.10
Trifecta 5:7:8 $ 724.40
First4 5:7:8:3 $ 5190.80
Race 8 - RACECOURSE HOTEL & MOTOR LODGE
Time: 4:18 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
3 Dimaggio
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 57706B(7)W(58.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Nayton Mitchell )
This stable has strengthened his team with northern acquisitions and this one now looks ready to return on the investment. Went well last time in what was its first run on this surface
Main Danger
10 Alminette
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 32663B(4)W(55.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Was only a neck behind Gemma Flitz here two weeks ago. Has surprisingly only won twice but George Rooke could improve that
Next Best
2 Gemma Flitz
F: 2X332B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Ross Beckett )
Within 1 1/2 lengths of the winner in its last four races so its chances speak for themselves. Never been out of the first three on this track, which includes two winning runs
Consider
5 War Court
F: 0X214B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Brian Court )
If you fancy Alminette or Gemma Flitz, you have to consider this one, as it ran a great race four fourth last time, just in behind them
Longer Odds
1 Peecee Pussycat
F: 236X3B(5)W(59.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Samantha Wynne )
Talented 7yo gelding that will have improved from a good run for third when resuming. Will want further but this 1600m ideal while still fresh