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Race 1 - HERMAN'S HERMITS 2 AUGUST CHRISTCHURCH MAIDEN
Time: 12:01 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
2 Villasanti
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 2XB(2)W(58.5)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-Jamie Bullard )
On the assumption it has matured and will be improved from its 7 month spell, everything points to it winning this as it showed good ability to be beaten just a nose in its only previous start
Main Danger
3 Cape Horn
F: 3B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Abdul Najib )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Pitman runner that won a trial prior to its good run on debut two weeks ago. Has to overcome wide draw
Next Best
1 Latenight Galaxy
F: 40533B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Brandon May )
( T-Nayton Mitchell )
Ex norherner that has finished close up in both races in the south. They were both on the turf and switch to the synthetic might bring out the winning edge
Consider
5 Respectabelle
Dividend : $8.50, $2.20
Won
F: 62462B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Nichola Yuen )
( T-Nayton Mitchell )
Second here two weeks ago when having every chance. Won't be far away again
Longer Odds
9 Macey Rose
F: 5X5B(11)W(56.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Another Pitman runner that wasn't far away when resuming two weeks ago ... and this very good Brazilian rider takes the reins today
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 8.50
Place1 5 $ 2.20
Place2 2 $ 1.50
Place3 7 $ 4.00
Quinella 2:5 $ 10.90
Trifecta 5:2:7 $ 365.50
First4 5:2:7:1 $ 2255.90
Race 2 - NZB NATIONAL WEANLING SALE 26 JUNE MAIDEN
Time: 12:34 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
1 Pure Artist
F: 2B(9)W(58.5)
( J-Ashvin Goindasamy )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Only inexperience beat this Pitman runner on debut, being outfinished by a long term maiden. Will be better for the run and looks capable
Main Danger
11 Phazed
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: 3X35XB(10)W(56.5)
( J-Rohan Mudhoo )
( T-David Walsh )
Former champion jockey is doing well as a trainer, with his small team, now and this one runs for him for the first time today
Next Best
2 Purple Prose
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 24865B(12)W(58.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runners are going well and this one only has 2 1/2 lengths to make up on Pure Artist. This Brazilian jockey adds that sort of value
Consider
3 Merlin
F: 0B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Kin Kwo )
( T-Mark Harris )
Clearly took a lot out of its debut run last month because it won impressively in a subsequent trial. With further improvement, can test these
Longer Odds
12 Conflict
F: 908X6B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-Bruce Smith )
Not far away either two weeks ago, when at huge odds. Gets 4kg claim and rails draw to advantage
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 4.70
Place1 4 $ 1.60
Place2 2 $ 2.10
Place3 11 $ 2.50
Quinella 2:4 $ 13.60
Trifecta 4:2:11 $ 126.40
First4 4:2:11:1 $ 315.10
Double 5:4 $ 36.00
Race 3 - JOIN TAB RACING CLUB MAIDEN
Time: 1:09 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
8 Speed Dial
F: 36275B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Richard Didham )
Freshened and Leah Hemi is reunited. Favoured by the draw, over the more favoured runners
Main Danger
10 Queen Of Naples
Dividend : $2.10, $1.20
Won
F: 42B(12)W(56.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner with a lot of potential and just lost out in a close photo finish in its first run here 4 weeks ago. Would have been our Top Pick had it not drawn so wide
Next Best
11 Revision
F: 96793B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-Nayton Mitchell )
Beaten less than 1 1/2 lengths by Queen Of Naples last time so odds are favourable in comparison. Good draw
Consider
1 Baggio
F: 33028B(13)W(58.5)
( J-Rohan Mudhoo )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Goes in on past form but wide gate the issue
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
6 Gee Force
F: 27070B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Nayton Mitchell )
Has had a couple of runs for this stable but drawn wide and never in with a chance on both occasions. But Kylie sticks and good draw gives it a chance today
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 2.10
Place1 10 $ 1.20
Place2 4 $ 10.30
Place3 14 $ 17.50
Quinella 4:10 $ 63.70
Trifecta 10:4:14 $ 1373.50
First4 10:4:14:3 $ 2812.10
Race 4 - GRAND NATIONAL TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Time: 1:42 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
1 Trader Inn
Dividend : $3.30
Place
F: 160B(3)W(60.0)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Ex northerner on southern debut after just three runs up north. Was good enough to win on debut and should be too good for this field
Main Danger
10 Duchess Of War
F: X307XB(8)W(56.0)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-Danny Crozier )
Another ex northerner on southern debut. Has a good fresh up record and is good EW value
Next Best
2 Red Vienna
F: 7X085B(1)W(59.5)
( J-Nichola Yuen )
( T-Jamie Bullard )
Rails draw for the second start running and, now fitter, that can see it in the mix
Consider
7 Thats Charming
F: 95058B(11)W(58.0)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Consistently thereabouts and gives this trainer a strong hand in the race, with two good chances. Just has to overcome wide draw too
Longer Odds
9 Here I Am
F: X7940B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Ashvin Goindasamy )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Pitman runner better accessed on its run two back when beaten less than a length, as wide draw put paid to its chances last start
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 11.50
Place1 12 $ 3.00
Place2 8 $ 2.10
Place3 1 $ 3.30
Quinella 8:12 $ 26.90
Trifecta 12:8:1 $ 1204.00
First4 12:8:1:9 $ 8155.70
Double 10:12 $ 34.70
Treble 4:10:12 $ 196.90
Race 5 - BOOK A SUITE MID-WINTER XMAS RACES 21 JUNE
Time: 2:18 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
8 Vivacious
Dividend : $2.40, $1.30
Won
F: X7641B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that put in a commanding performance to win here four weeks ago. With this champion jockey taking over, and the stable now getting regular winners, has to be the one
Main Danger
7 Tossuforit
F: 46183B(9)W(56.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Right there in a tight photo finish here two weeks ago, just behind Sorcha
Next Best
5 Sorcha
F: 69X52B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Rohan Mudhoo )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Unlucky to miss in a close photo last start and will be there at the business end today
Consider
9 Delphillius
F: 50X01B(6)W(54.5)
( J-Kendra Bakker )
( T-Lance Robinson )
Won a R65 last time in what was a good effort. There looks to be upside
Longer Odds
3 Caravella
F: 67846B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Another Te Akau runner that looks the odds player here. Although 6th two weeks ago, against many of these, was in fact less than 4 lengths from the winner
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 2.40
Place1 8 $ 1.30
Place2 2 $ 4.20
Place3 4 $ 3.20
Quinella 2:8 $ 20.50
Trifecta 8:2:4 $ 267.40
First4 8:2:4:9 $ 3299.70
Race 6 - CUP WEEK HOSPITALITY ON SALE 26 JUNE
Time: 2:54 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
10 Corps D'Elite
F: 205X1B(10)W(57.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
We're selecting another favourite ... but not just on its current form, which is good, but because we don't think there's a lot for it to beat
Main Danger
9 Highland Fling
F: 33X53B(6)W(57.5)
( J-Kendra Bakker )
( T-Lance Robinson )
Ready to put its best form out there now it's had two runs this campaign
Next Best
1 Correction
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 260X2B(4)W(60.0)
( J-Bridget Grylls )
( T-Mark Jones )
Not far away when resuming after a 4 month spell, running into second
Consider
6 Raghallaigh
F: 46X81B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Stephanie Faulkner )
Won its maiden at the 31st time of asking, last start. Often they then run well having reached that milestone. Rails draw will help
Longer Odds
8 Seven Twenty
F: 38708B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Andrew Carston )
A good galloper on its day and we note the trainer has turned to Kylie to get the best out of it. Most of recent races have been in R75
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 22.90
Place1 5 $ 5.60
Place2 1 $ 1.70
Place3 4 $ 3.10
Quinella 1:5 $ 91.10
Trifecta 5:1:4 $ 999.30
First4 5:1:4:3 $ 5222.00
Double 8:5 $ 70.30
Race 7 - ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES
Time: 3:30 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
7 Avoriaz
F: 53541B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-Lance Robinson )
Ex northerner that won in the south at the first time of asking last start. Takes improvement from that race
Main Danger
4 Princess Teresa
F: 22132B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Russell McKay & Ashley Harrington )
Superbly consistent and sure to give of its best from the inside draw today. But yet to win on the synthetic
Next Best
6 Ardour
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 2X834B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Samantha Wynne )
Overall form is very good and includes a number of placings. That's the sort of galloper you want on this track and rails draw to advantage today
Consider
5 Toko Ono
F: 86547B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Richard Didham )
Capable of being in the mix with in-form Leah Hemi on the reins
Longer Odds
8 Faytina
F: 07X60B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Kendra Bakker )
( T-Virginia Mackle )
Third up this campaign. That was a competitive field last time and repeat run sees it possibly in the finish
Results
Race Dividends
Win 13 $ 30.90
Place1 13 $ 7.90
Place2 6 $ 1.60
Place3 15 $ 7.00
Quinella 6:13 $ 73.50
Trifecta 13:6:15 $ 2133.20
First4 13:6:15:3 $ 14477.10
Race 8 - RACECOURSE HOTEL & MOTOR LODGE
Time: 4:04 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
2 Beau Brummell
F: 160X1B(12)W(58.5)
( J-Rohan Mudhoo )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner with a lot of ability, having won 5 from 14 starts. Liked the way it finished over them when resuming and can only improve out of that
Main Danger
7 Alminette
F: 26633B(8)W(56.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau also run this 5yo mare and its the one that has attracted the early money. We can see why
Next Best
10 Hot Coco
F: 00X31B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Nick Wigley & Kayla Milnes )
Won a trial before resuming to show it was in good trim. Both runs have been progressive to that and we may not have seen it at peak yet
Consider
3 Cluedo Lane
Dividend : $16.20, $4.20
Won
F: 20347B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Akshay Balloo )
( T-Kimberley Hodgson )
Didn't look to be handling the Heavy on the turf last time and could be one to watch out for now back on the synthetic
Longer Odds
12 Analyst
F: 0X776B(9)W(54.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Richard Didham )
This trainer/jockey partnership have a number of runners together today and will probably win one. This could be it