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Race 1 - MARY LOUISE WELLINGTON CUP WINNER MDN 2YO+
Time: 12:02 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
11 Not So Unusual
F:B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Rihaan Goyaram )
( T-Fraser Auret )
On debut and what we know about this stable is he turns them out 'ready to win'
Main Danger
1 Autumn Beauty
Dividend : $1.00
Place
F: 26X5B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Caley Myers )
Will improve from resuming run and a win won't be far away
Next Best
3 Tai
Dividend : $16.30, $4.60
Won
F: 7XB(7)W(58.5)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Joanne Moss )
6yo having its only start and its prior run was 2 years ago. But the fact that it is back racing suggests it has ability
Consider
7 Sweet Ada
F: 785X4B(11)W(56.5)
( J-Ashlee Strawbridge )
( T-Shaun and Hazel Fannin )
Not sure highweight form is a good measurement but does have to be considered on last run
Longer Odds
12 Talea
F: 8B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Yuga Okubo )
( T-Shane Crawford )
Down from the north so this easier. Exceeded expectations with a good run last time, when at $93
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 16.30
Place1 3 $ 4.60
Place2 1 $ 1.00
Place3 15 $ 8.50
Quinella 1:3 $ 25.10
Trifecta 3:1:15 $ 1615.80
First4 3:1:15:7 $ 2078.10
Race 2 - ONE BOLD CAT @ G1 ARROWFIELD
Time: 12:34 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
2 Dancin In The Dark
F: 49251B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Rihaan Goyaram )
( T-Ralph Manning )
Lost rider at start!
Won its first race last time, at the 17th time of asking. But stable is on a good run and might well back that up. rails draw to advantage
Main Danger
7 Piper's Son
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: 50678B(8)W(55.5)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Tony Dravitzki )
Trainer that has a good win rate from a small number of runners. Good EW odds in this
Next Best
4 Cocktail Lad
F: 076X8B(7)W(58.0)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Anna Clement )
6yo with 5 previous wins. Will be better for resuming run and the 2000m more to its liking
Consider
1 King Khan
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 484X6B(2)W(59.5)
( J-Sima Mxothwa )
( T-Ken Harrison )
Wasn't far away when resuming in a highweight after 7 month spell. That was at Ellerslie so should be thereabouts in this
Longer Odds
6 Keen On Bubbles
Dividend : $8.30, $2.10
Won
F: 456X0B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-John Wheeler )
Very similar race schedule as Cocktail Lad and a few lengths behind that three weeks ago. Improves
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 8.30
Place1 6 $ 2.10
Place2 1 $ 1.50
Place3 7 $ 2.50
Quinella 1:6 $ 14.00
Trifecta 6:1:7 $ 207.60
First4 6:1:7:4 $ 750.50
Double 3:6 $ 63.60
Race 3 - THE UNDERBELLY TITO TRANSPORT
Time: 1:10 PM | Distance: 1800 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
3 Bow Hill
F: 67552B(10)W(55.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Cody Cole )
Comes into this after a good second (to the promising Privy Garden) at Rotorua, on a Heavy10 last start. Will like the extra 220m as well
Main Danger
5 Kahma Suitsya
Dividend : $10.20, $2.20
Won
F: 200X6B(6)W(54.0)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Karen Nicholson )
Better for fresh up run and now up to preferred distance. Has been second 8 times so should have won more. Loves the Heavy
Next Best
2 Tavi Ann
Dividend : $1.00
Place
F: 33942B(3)W(55.5)
( J-Rihaan Goyaram )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Home track and while it has the best credentials to be winning this race, it has only has one third placing from 6 starts in the Heavy. So goes in but odds a bit short considering
Consider
6 Jetalal
F: 02096B(8)W(54.0)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-John Wheeler )
Not a bad run in a good field at Whanganui and needs considering
Longer Odds
1 Duke Of Plumpton
F: 321X8B(2)W(61.0)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-Caley Myers )
Prolific winner both in NZ and Australia and although a 9yo, this is a weak field for won of its past ability. Trainer has taken it over from uncle, Kevin Myers
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 10.20
Place1 5 $ 2.20
Place2 4 $ 2.60
Place3 2 $ 1.00
Quinella 4:5 $ 47.70
Trifecta 5:4:2 $ 244.10
First4 5:4:2:8 $ 4086.10
Race 4 - THE BOLD ONE @ GRANGEWILLIAM STUD MDN 2YO+
Time: 1:52 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
7 Freebelle
Dividend : $2.80, $1.70
Won
F: 4X2B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Locally trained and having only its third start, so open to improvement. Ran second last time and early money suggests its a good chance
Main Danger
5 Chataya
F: X7322B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Shane Crawford )
Comes down from the north and rates strongly. Was unlucky not to win in a photo finish two back, when last down this way
Next Best
6 Beavertown Lass
F: 90X52B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Adrian Bull )
Runners from this stable can never be discounted. Looked to own its share of ability when beaten just a head last start. Rails draw today
Consider
4 He's All Fabulous
F: 28X07B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Buddy Lammas )
Trainer tends to get good improvement from his runners. Has been going OK at big odds
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
9 Ow Celereese
F: 7X720B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Rosie Buchanan )
Best judged on run two back when on a Heavy track, and will like today's conditions
Looked to be much improved when winning a trial two weeks ago, having come on from its debut run at Hawera 4 weeks ago. This one of this trainer's four runners but might be the one
Main Danger
1 Last Souvenir
Dividend : $3.40, $1.60
Won
F: 853X3B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Showed itself to be capable of winning last campaign and has had the one run this campaign. Talented apprentice on the reins
Next Best
9 Weownaranaway
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 58X3B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Jaimee-Lee Lupton )
Liked the way this one ran out its race at Hawera when resuming
Consider
4 Giovanna's Lad
F: 45XB(4)W(58.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Jo Rathbone )
First race in 5 months after showing promise in two runs at the end of last year. Has won a trial to prepare
Longer Odds
10 La Kwik
F: 5X0X5B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Has been well supported in last two runs but shown little. Mightn't take much to turn that around if the ability is there
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 3.40
Place1 1 $ 1.60
Place2 6 $ 1.90
Place3 9 $ 2.10
Quinella 1:6 $ 7.80
Trifecta 1:6:9 $ 61.70
First4 1:6:9:10 $ 402.30
Race 6 - LEICA LUCY 24/25 SEASON WINNER FILLY OF THE YEAR
Time: 3:09 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
1 Horonuku
F: 29251B(7)W(59.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Trudy & Vaughan Keegan )
Not a bad type at all and this stable often gets a winner on the track. Deserved its win last time and given its record on the Heavy, we like its chances again today
Main Danger
8 Sandy Lane
F: 261X5B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Craig Lupton )
Looked to be heading in the right direction last year but was spelled after winning its maiden. Resumed after 11 months off the track last month and was only 1 1/2 lengths from the winner
Next Best
6 Rosetown Princess
F: 40X36B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Ashlee Strawbridge )
( T-Darrell Hollinshead )
Well drawn and now third up, definitely a contender. Will enjoy the track conditions
Consider
5 Ballroom Blitz
Dividend : $8.70, $2.60
Won
F: 1662XB(11)W(57.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Local that deserves a look at. Progressed to a win on the Heavy in its first campaign and sure to be more mature now
Longer Odds
10 Za Spirit
Dividend : $3.50
Place
F: 50350B(9)W(56.0)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Tawhiti Hina )
How often do we see this trainer come up with a longshot winner. Could have another here
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 8.70
Place1 5 $ 2.60
Place2 4 $ 2.80
Place3 10 $ 3.50
Quinella 4:5 $ 33.50
Trifecta 5:4:10 $ 1229.50
First4 5:4:10:6 $ 3482.90
Double 1:5 $ 19.70
Race 7 - HILALS SISTER MARHOONA GOLDEN SLIPPER WINNER MDN
Time: 3:45 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
10 Ena Sharples
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F:B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Rihaan Goyaram )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Coronation Street fans will be having a dollar or two on this one! Locally trained and no public trials prior to this debut run yet it is a warm favourite. That tells us it has been going alright
Main Danger
9 Daysofbliss
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F:B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Debbie Harris )
On debut. Strode out nicely at Foxton trial two weeks ago, in the Heavy, and on that run should be in the mix today
Next Best
6 Classy Brahma
F: 3B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Trudy & Vaughan Keegan )
Very promising first run back in April, when at long odds. Has been given time to develop out of that and that can pay dividends today
Consider
1 Beauesk
Dividend : $4.10, $1.70
Won
F: 4B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Local that was well supported and OK run when on debut three weeks ago. Would have been rated higher but for wide draw
Longer Odds
3 Parklight Prince
F: 48XB(4)W(58.5)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Two runs for experience at the end of last year before being spelled. Sure to be much improved to resume and stable will have it fit enough to do justice
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 4.10
Place1 1 $ 1.70
Place2 10 $ 1.60
Place3 9 $ 1.90
Quinella 1:10 $ 3.70
Trifecta 1:10:9 $ 43.90
First4 1:10:9:3 $ 246.70
Race 8 - ROBBIE PATTERSON & REGAL LODGE
Time: 4:17 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
1 Street Gossip
F: 1944XB(2)W(60.5)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
4 race winner and highest rated galloper in the field. Resumes on home track after 7 month spell and has won twice fresh up in the past. Returning jockey riding really well
Main Danger
7 Niagara Sky
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 0531XB(4)W(54.5)
( J-Rihaan Goyaram )
( T-Ralph Manning )
Trainer brings this 4yo mare south to resume after 8 month spell, having won its last start in October. Two wins from just 5 starts so oozing potential
Next Best
9 Finest Hour
Dividend : $9.00, $2.00
Won
F: 31865B(7)W(54.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Ralph Manning )
Ralph Manning also runs this one and on his performance in the Heavy at Trentham, you'd have to say it has a chance here today
Consider
6 Tokyo Hot Night
F: 4152XB(1)W(55.5)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Debbie Harris )
Back to race day after three month spell and would be a good chance in better track conditions. Rails draw
Longer Odds
2 Harmonious
F: 1422XB(3)W(57.5)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-Adrian Bull )
This one looks the odds value. Resuming and is very honest, and loves the Heavy stuff