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Race 1 - FRANK & THE LATE VICTOR MATIJASEVICH MDN HURDLE
Time: 11:21 AM | Distance: 3100 m | Prize $ 20000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
9 Yolo
Dividend : $1.10
Place
F: 37X68B(8)W(67.0)
( J-Corey Wiles )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Kevin Myers has found a nice race for this one's hurdle debut and should be winning. Has had flat runs to prepare
Main Danger
7 All In Blackberry
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 9X655B(2)W(67.0)
( J-Dean Parker )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Myers stable also run this one. Looked a chance turning for home in hurdle run three weeks ago and will have taken improvement
Next Best
5 Georgian Warrior
Dividend : $3.90, $1.90
Won
F: 6X406B(4)W(69.0)
( J-Joshua Parker )
( T-Dean Wiles )
Capable on the flat and hurdles debut today, from a terrific jumping stable
Consider
1 Mr Fahrenheit
F: X0004B(7)W(69.0)
( J-Hamish McNeill )
( T-Niall Quinn )
Good run to be not far away in first hurdle race for the season 9 days ago
Longer Odds
8 Molly's Gold
F: 4X00FB(1)W(67.0)
( J-Portia Matthews )
( T-Peter & Jessica Brosnan )
Got to like this stable/jockey combination so goes in as the odds player
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 3.90
Place1 5 $ 1.90
Place2 9 $ 1.10
Place3 7 $ 2.00
Quinella 5:9 $ 5.10
Trifecta 5:9:7 $ 42.80
First4 5:9:7:1 $ 121.30
Race 2 - FRANK&ANNIE MATIJASEVICH MEMORIAL STEEPLCHSE MDN
Time: 11:56 AM | Distance: 3500 m | Prize $ 20000
Top Pick
7 Zac Flash
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 8P5X2B(1)W(69.0)
( J-Nick Downs )
( T-Dan O'Leary )
Prepared by a very good horseman and stable is one to follow this season. Nice run on the flat for second with have it tuned up nicely
Main Danger
1 Catch And Release
F: 4X031B(2)W(69.0)
( J-Hamish McNeill )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Gutsy performance to come back and win after being headed in hurdles race 9 days ago. The money has come for it, after opening at 11's
Next Best
6 Timba
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 7X542B(4)W(69.0)
( J-Corey Wiles )
( T-Dean Wiles )
Steeplechase debut after 4 runs to prepare. Will be well schooled
Consider
2 Obrigado
Dividend : $2.60, $1.00
Won
F: 5X842B(7)W(69.0)
( J-Kylan Wiles )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Another Myers runner and after going close in a hurdle race on its home track three weeks ago, will find these big fences more to its liking
Longer Odds
4 Uncle Charlie
F: 7LX06B(6)W(69.0)
( J-Dean Parker )
( T-Stephen Beatson )
Not a bad run over the hurdles at Te Rapa and now steps up to the bigger fences. This jockey adds to chances
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 2.60
Place1 2 $ 1.00
Place2 6 $ 2.40
Place3 7 $ 1.90
Quinella 2:6 $ 10.80
Trifecta 2:6:7 $ 61.20
First4 2:6:7:9 $ 471.60
Race 3 - MLAADI LAURICH (YOUNG LAURICH'S) MAIDEN
Time: 12:34 PM | Distance: 1150 m | Prize $ 20000
Top Pick
7 Cream Tart
Dividend : $2.10, $1.10
Won
F: 2B(8)W(55.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Tony Pike )
After two excellent trials, it opened up as one of the favourites on debut. Will have come on for the experience and Craig Grylls takes the reins today
Main Danger
4 Vendido
F:B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Kylie Hoskin )
Has been given time and now comes to race day after having won two of four trials. Rails draw an advantage
Next Best
8 Bellatrix
F: 45XB(5)W(55.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
Resumes after a 5 month spell, after two promising efforts in good fields last December, and will be a lot more mature now
Consider
3 Poppa Dennis
F:B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Michael Rogers )
First race day run after winning only trial, and well drawn to get a good run
Longer Odds
6 Why Daddy
Dividend : $3.10
Place
F:B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Bruce Wallace & Grant Cooksley )
In behind our Top Pick in most recent trial and could go alright on debut
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 2.10
Place1 7 $ 1.10
Place2 6 $ 3.10
Place3 2 $ 3.90
Quinella 6:7 $ 10.10
Trifecta 7:6:2 $ 140.30
First4 7:6:2:10 $ 1155.30
Double 2:7 $ 4.70
Treble 5:2:7 $ 27.40
Race 4 - WAIHOU TAVERN 1150M
Time: 1:15 PM | Distance: 1150 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
3 Twain
Dividend : $1.20, $1.10
Won
F: 3114XB(6)W(58.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-John Bell )
The odds are short but it does look good for this talented 4yo, with the over night scratching of Shoes helping its cause. Resuming after a 5 month spell and looked fit when comfortably winning its trial to prepare last week
Main Danger
4 Martell
F: 0X365B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Jim Collett )
Unlikely ton turn the finishing order around after finishing 2 1/2 length behind Shoes at Te Rapa but does have better credentials than the rest
Next Best
1 Caitlyns Wish
F: 486X8B(5)W(60.0)
( J-Maria Sanson )
( T-Stephen Autridge )
Had a great last campaign so the ability is there. Will be fitter for lat run behind Velocious
Consider
2 Fonteyn
Dividend :
Place
F: 48X00B(3)W(59.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Ralph Manning )
Drops back from G3. Stable has been going well for some months now
Longer Odds
6 Kaimai Queen
Dividend : $5.70
Place
F: 09X60B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Rihaan Goyaram )
( T-Glenn Old )
Had a few decent horses ahead of it hast time, including subsequent winners, so might improve to run a place
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 1.20
Place1 3 $ 1.10
Place2 6 $ 5.70
Quinella 3:6 $ 14.30
Trifecta 3:6:2 $ 75.00
First4 3:6:2:4 $ 127.00
Race 5 - NOTTINGHAM CASTLE HOTEL MAIDEN 2200
Time: 1:50 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 20000
Top Pick
1 Lord Goliath
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 27X72B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Danny Walker & Arron Tata )
First run for 6 weeks so have to take on trust but its run over 1600m last time suggested it will do better over this 2200m. More in its favour is that we don't think there's any there stepping up to beat it today
Main Danger
12 Stylish Invasion
F: 66965B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Bridget Grylls )
( T-Graeme Hughes )
Did well to finish close up after being slow away last time. That was its first run over middle distance so that augers well
Next Best
8 Accordingtorumours
F: 937B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Cody Cole )
Only the three runs so open to improvement. Now stepping up to 2200m
Consider
7 Sarracina
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 93027B(12)W(56.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Team Rogerson )
Excusing last run as never a factor after getting back from wide gate. Drawn wide today too and would have been rated higher but for that
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
14 Pretty 'N' Black
F: 608X9B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-Peter & Jessica Brosnan )
Now with new stable and has had one run over 1400m. That was too short but will have improved fitness
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 5.30
Place1 10 $ 1.90
Place2 1 $ 1.60
Place3 7 $ 1.90
Quinella 1:10 $ 7.40
Trifecta 10:1:7 $ 62.20
First4 10:1:7:12 $ 352.20
Double 3:10 $ 8.40
Race 6 - TOOTS & FRED LAURICH MEMORIAL 2200M
Time: 2:25 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
2 Gallant Hero
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 90521B(9)W(59.0)
( J-Ngakau Hailey )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
Going really well since stepping back up to 2200m, and has now won 2 out of 3 over that. Won in the Heavy at Trentham so this no problem
Main Danger
4 Renegade Rebel
F: X00X4B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Daniel Miller )
Trainer has only recently returned to the racing scene. He might get his first winner since with this one sure to have improved since resuming run
Next Best
5 Quick Fire
Dividend : $2.30, $1.30
Won
F: 18014B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Kylie Fawcett )
In good form. having won two back and not far away when up to R75 last time
Consider
7 Danzino
F: 44F4XB(2)W(56.0)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-John Bell )
New runner for this astute trainer and this apprentice is having winners every day now!
Longer Odds
6 Irrigate
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: 45X98B(6)W(56.0)
( J-Rihaan Goyaram )
( T-Kylie Little )
Third up and one to boost your 'multis'
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 2.30
Place1 5 $ 1.30
Place2 6 $ 2.50
Place3 2 $ 1.70
Quinella 5:6 $ 15.50
Trifecta 5:6:2 $ 79.00
First4 5:6:2:1 $ 241.00
Treble 3:10:5 $ 27.50
Race 7 - JADRAN BASKETBALL TEAM MAIDEN 1400M
Time: 2:55 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 20000
Top Pick
9 Shamokin
F: 7B(3)W(55.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Kurtis Pertab )
Drawn to this one having seen Craig Grylls in the saddle today. Good trial form so disregard debut run; things clearly weren't right
Main Danger
4 Skycatcher
Dividend : $3.50, $1.40
Won
F: 7B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Peter Lock )
Despite winning a trial prior to debut, it went out at long odds. Defied those with a promising run though
Next Best
7 Lady Solitaire
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 420B(7)W(55.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Only 1 1/2 lengths behind Mo Charaid two back and that one looks to be very good. George Rooke rides and goes in the Heavy
Consider
5 He's The Fonz
F: 8XB(6)W(57.5)
( J-Rihaan Goyaram )
( T-Bruce Wallace & Grant Cooksley )
OK in only start lat October before being put out to the paddocks. Sure to have strengthened
Longer Odds
3 Dahmers Kiss
F: 96B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Third up now so will be looking to it to show up. Warren Kennedy rides from a good draw in gate 2
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 3.50
Place1 4 $ 1.40
Place2 1 $ 3.40
Place3 7 $ 1.30
Quinella 1:4 $ 23.60
Trifecta 4:1:7 $ 89.00
First4 4:1:7:3 $ 597.20
Double 5:4 $ 12.20
Race 8 - RANGIORA EQUINE - JULIE LAURICH MEMORIAL MAIDEN
Time: 3:33 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 20000
Top Pick
4 Let's Dance
F: 98074B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Much improved run second up and ready for the extra 200m. Drawn well and talented apprentice will ensure it gets every chance
Main Danger
16 Charlemagne
F: 586X0B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Moira & Kieran Murdoch )
Here's a promising 4yo. Just the four runs and resumed after a 4 month break at Elerslie to finish on stoutly over 1400m, despite coming out of Gate 14. Improves and the extra 200m will be to advantage
Next Best
12 Eloise
Dividend : $2.80, $1.40
Won
F: 50X35B(11)W(56.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Money came for it last time after good run when resuming. Shame it has drawn so wide as certainly has the ability to be winning
Consider
2 Melkor
F: 363B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Lynsey Satherley )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
Interestingly all three starts have been in the lower North Island. But looks promising and can measure now back home
Longer Odds
1 I'lberidingshotgun
F: 90X93B(13)W(58.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Peter & Jessica Brosnan )
Do like these trainers and looks like a galloper on the rise
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 2.80
Place1 12 $ 1.40
Place2 11 $ 2.20
Place3 10 $ 9.20
Quinella 11:12 $ 7.50
Trifecta 12:11:10 $ 427.90
First4 12:11:10:13 $ 4825.50
Race 9 - THE LUNJEVICH FAMILY 1600M
Time: 4:10 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
4 Pacifico
Dividend : $3.80, $1.70
Won
F: 30X22B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Rihaan Goyaram )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Two good seconds in the Heavy since resuming and will be putting them to the test here today. Trainer has reunited the apprentice for the 3kg claim
Main Danger
11 La Mezquita
F: 9X148B(7)W(54.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Most impressive when winning fresh up in April but moderate since then. Having said that, ran in Open class last time and can challenge now back in this grade
Next Best
6 Maldini
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 20X60B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Tony Pike )
Two progressive runs this campaign but drawn wide so surprised to see it open as favourite. Maybe that's the Michael McNab factor
Consider
9 Whiskey N' Rye
F: 0X519B(6)W(55.0)
( J-Maria Sanson )
( T-Nicholas Bishara )
Up a rating band after winning two back
Longer Odds
5 Mineshaft
F: 67387B(11)W(57.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Will be better for resuming run and could surprise them, from this good stable