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Drawn wide but odds market suggests it's been going well at home
Main Danger
6 On Alert
Dividend : $6.60, $1.50
Won
F: 66852B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Ilone Kelly )
Best current form with second here two weeks ago, beaten less than 1/2 length
Next Best
7 Curtsy
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 03B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
Big improvement on first race day run to finish third here last time, albeit 2 lengths behind On Alert. Rails draw an advantage today
Consider
8 Honoka
F: 23809B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Kooks like it will prefer the firmer surface today
Longer Odds
2 Ruji
F: 06X04B(9)W(58.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
Better run last time and trainer does well when coming south
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 6.60
Place1 6 $ 1.50
Place2 7 $ 2.10
Place3 11 $ 7.10
Quinella 6:7 $ 11.10
Trifecta 6:7:11 $ 486.10
First4 6:7:11:1 $ 1563.10
Race 2 - GEORGE SHANNON LIVESTOCK 1700
Time: 1:00 PM | Distance: 1700 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
1 Jack Morrison
Dividend : $2.00, $1.40
Won
F: 5X061B(8)W(60.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Mark Oulaghan )
The way it won here two weeks ago you'd think it will go in again. Just needs to overcome draw
Main Danger
7 Love Janie
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 23346B(3)W(54.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Trainer has turned to the synthetic to get it over the line. In good field in a R75 last time
Next Best
6 Lurch
F: 109X0B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Joanne Moss )
Worth considering at odds
Consider
2 Vee Vee
F: 71615B(10)W(60.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Roydon Bergerson )
Has winning form on the turf two back and stepped up to R75 last time. Drops back today but wide draw to overcome
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
3 Mahoe
F: 680X0B(7)W(59.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
Will find this easier after resuming in a R85 up north last time
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 2.00
Place1 1 $ 1.40
Place2 8 $ 3.50
Place3 7 $ 1.40
Quinella 1:8 $ 15.70
Trifecta 1:8:7 $ 61.30
First4 1:8:7:6 $ 310.20
Race 3 - POWER FARMING MANAWATU 2140
Time: 1:40 PM | Distance: 2140 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
1 Fourty Eight
F: 2X218B(4)W(61.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Shaun and Hazel Fannin )
Back to the flat after running in a hurdle race last time. Good run to win a highweight prior, at odds on, so clearly has the ability to be winning. Has won 3 from 4 on the track
Main Danger
8 Kawatiri
Dividend : $9.20, $2.40
Won
F: 0X082B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Matthew Eales )
Kept on well two weeks ago but just couldn't get to the leader. Rails draw today
Next Best
5 Songwriter
F: 10523B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Good stable and has been running consistently well
Consider
4 Final Chapter
F: X89X4B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Has to improve to be in the reckoning but will be fitter now
Longer Odds
2 Sir Mikki
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 089X5B(2)W(61.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Lisa Latta also runs this 5yo and has a terrific record on the track
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 9.20
Place1 8 $ 2.40
Place2 6 $ 2.80
Place3 2 $ 1.80
Quinella 6:8 $ 48.10
Trifecta 8:6:2 $ 402.90
First4 8:6:2:5 $ 2165.10
Double 1:8 $ 14.10
Race 4 - PAUL HOFMANN & JUSTIN PAPE, BAYLEYS REAL ESTATE 1400
Time: 2:12 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
1 Colonel Warden
Dividend : $2.70, $1.50
Won
F: 12698B(8)W(60.0)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Has been running in stronger company up north and Te Akau stable runners winning again now
Main Danger
2 Bold Choice
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 45440B(5)W(58.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Team Rogerson )
Interesting to see Chris Dell riding for this northern stable. Good draw today after drawing very wide in last two on the turf
Next Best
3 Tears Of Victory
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 93834B(7)W(58.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray )
Trainers talk very highly of this Brazilian jockey and he can add the value today
Consider
6 Say I Do
F: 374X4B(6)W(55.5)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Patrick Campbell )
Better for resuming run and trainer/jockey partnership had a winner last week
Longer Odds
5 Share Power
F: 06487B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Deborah Parry )
Just needs to run up to its race three back to be in with a chance
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 2.70
Place1 1 $ 1.50
Place2 3 $ 1.60
Place3 2 $ 1.60
Quinella 1:3 $ 4.50
Trifecta 1:3:2 $ 21.50
First4 1:3:2:7 $ 107.50
Treble 1:8:1 $ 71.60
Race 5 - BJW MOTORS 2022 LTD 1400
Time: 2:51 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
8 Shiatsu
F: 1B(8)W(54.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
For a galloper that won by 4 1/2 lengths on debut, in Cambridge, and comes out of the Te kau stable, the odds look generous at $3.50. Champion jockey rides
Main Danger
3 Lantern Way
F: 0X549B(4)W(58.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
For a horse that won a Guineas race as a 3yo, this should be within its capabilities
Next Best
1 Doubtful Sound
Dividend : $5.80, $1.70
Won
F: 8X081B(1)W(62.0)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Suzy Gordon )
Left then to it to win by over four lengths last time, on this track. Rails draw to advantage today too
Consider
6 Charlotte's Way
F: 29492B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Roydon Bergerson )
Has a good past fresh up record and two of its three wins have been on this course
Longer Odds
7 Victortheinflictor
F: 0X973B(6)W(55.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Peter Didham )
Trainer that has a good strike rate and this one could surprise them
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 5.80
Place1 1 $ 1.70
Place2 2 $ 2.20
Place3 5 $ 4.60
Quinella 1:2 $ 15.00
Trifecta 1:2:5 $ 403.40
First4 1:2:5:6 $ 2513.20
Double 1:1 $ 15.70
Race 6 - MIKE BRESLIN RACING MAIDEN 1200
Time: 3:24 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
5 Jabeur
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 34XB(5)W(56.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Shane Crawford )
Two very promising runs at the end of last year, finishing close up in both. With more maturity after the subsequent spell, should be too good for the opposition today
Main Danger
2 Exaggeration
Dividend : $4.40, $1.80
Won
F:B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray )
Comes to race day after 5 trials, winning two of them including the last. So fit to go and top jockey on the reins. Rails draw
Next Best
6 Vaporize
F: 6X640B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Dean Howard )
Ran ib a 3yo Stakes race when resuming so must have good home reputation. Will find this first race on the synthetic a lot easier
Consider
1 Bolt
F: 3L9X6B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Ilone Kelly )
One that has seen early money. Watch the tote
Longer Odds
4 Just A Drop
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 20083B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Ashvin Mudhoo )
( T-Peter Fitzgerald )
Went well on its first run on the synthetic two weeks ago and a definite improver
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 4.40
Place1 2 $ 1.80
Place2 5 $ 1.40
Place3 4 $ 2.10
Quinella 2:5 $ 5.10
Trifecta 2:5:4 $ 42.50
First4 2:5:4:8 $ 326.40
Race 7 - RICHARD SIMPSON CONTRACTING 1200
Time: 3:57 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
3 Callada
F: 2X935B(8)W(56.0)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Shane Crawford )
Favourite and not far off the winner at Cambridge last time. Could give trainer/jockey combination a double
Main Danger
5 Cosentino
Dividend : $9.40, $3.90
Won
F: 614X0B(2)W(55.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray )
Was in a stronger field on the turf at Trentham when resuming and will be fitter now
Next Best
1 Kana
F: 404X6B(4)W(61.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Peter Didham )
Open class winner of five races and if near its peak fitness, probably wins
Consider
2 Ardee Boy
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: 19X57B(5)W(58.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Peter Didham )
Peter Didham also runs this 4yo and that needs to be considered
Longer Odds
7 Puzzle Master
F: 125X0B(6)W(55.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau have turned to this in-form jockey to bring the necessary improvement