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Best run to date when second here last time. Returning apprentice riding well. Less fancied of trainers two runners
Main Danger
6 Charm Zafarm
Dividend : $5.80, $2.10
Won
F: 6X325B(12)W(56.5)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Tawhiti Hina )
Would have been our Top Pick if it has better Heavy track performances. Drawn wide though so might still be the one to beat
Next Best
3 Guyton Street
F: 6XB(4)W(58.5)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Rochelle Lockett )
Local trainer and jockey give this one an advantage. Promising performance in only run 7 months ago
Consider
11 Pixie Caramel
Dividend : $4.60
Place
F: 5X7B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Stacey Dougan )
Not too far off the winner when resuming and that was on a Heavy track
Longer Odds
10 Fleeting Glimpse
F: 26B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Roydon Bergerson )
Has gone well in both runs to date and both in the Heavy. Inside draw and top jockey in the saddle
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 5.80
Place1 6 $ 2.10
Place2 11 $ 4.60
Place3 1 $ 5.50
Quinella 6:11 $ 46.50
Trifecta 6:11:1 $ 1166.00
First4 6:11:1:10 $ 4117.40
Race 2 - HIREPOOL 3YO 1340
Time: 12:38 PM | Distance: 1340 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
1 Ma Te Wa
Dividend : $1.40, $1.10
Won
F: 4X1B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Sima Mxothwa )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Could not have been more impressive when winning here two weeks's ago, after a spell. Will take improvement too and gets 4kg claim today
Main Danger
8 War Queen
F: 1B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Kurtis Pertab )
Down from the north for debut, after winning a trial, and made short work of the opposition. Will be winning more
Next Best
7 Palmarow
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 6X173B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Tawhiti Hina )
Third in a Stakes race last time and does look an improver. Will handle the conditions
Consider
4 Reservoir
F:B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Roydon Bergerson )
Won last of six trials and now comes to race day
Longer Odds
3 Tor Ment Tor
F: 94555B(9)W(56.0)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Bryce Revell )
Has been finishing in behind the placegetters so needs to improve to beat War Keen, who beat it 7 lengths two back
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 1.40
Place1 1 $ 1.10
Place2 2 $ 2.40
Place3 7 $ 1.80
Quinella 1:2 $ 7.20
Trifecta 1:2:7 $ 34.90
First4 1:2:7:8 $ 66.40
Double 6:1 $ 11.50
Race 3 - UDC FINANCE 1340
Time: 1:11 PM | Distance: 1340 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
1 Exit Left
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 19X2B(1)W(59.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Sue Thompson-Brown & Mick Brown )
Looks a very good chance to be winning here. Won on debut in the Heavy in its last campaign and confirmed its potential when running second here two weeks ago, again in the Heavy. Rails draw
Main Danger
2 Knock Off
Dividend : $4.00, $2.00
Won
F: 2X84XB(13)W(59.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Gerard Cvitanovich )
5yo resuming after a 5 month break. Showed promise when winning a year ago and could go alright fresh up
Next Best
6 Gum Basher
F: 77323B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Peter Didham )
Very genuine mare with a good trainer. Goes in on that basis but not sure it loves the Heavy tracks
Consider
3 Shawshank
F: 3519XB(4)W(58.5)
( J-Sarah O'Malley )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Fresh up on its home track for the Myers stable. Has had trial to prepare
Longer Odds
9 Headline News
F: 10847B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-John Kiernan )
Previous course winner and the type that could run into a place and boost your multis
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 4.00
Place1 2 $ 2.00
Place2 15 $ 5.10
Place3 1 $ 1.60
Quinella 2:15 $ 41.90
Trifecta 2:15:1 $ 294.60
First4 2:15:1:13 $ 3143.40
Race 4 - AB EQUIPMENT LTD 1200
Time: 1:50 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
4 Magawa
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 57X81B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Matt Dixon )
Two good runs this campaign, winning its last one here two weeks ago. Further improvement would have come from that
Main Danger
1 Farravallo
F: 018X2B(7)W(63.0)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Roydon Bergerson )
Having won a trial after a 7 month spell, it was pretty impressive when running a close up second in an Open. That puts it in a good position in this R75. Talented apprentice brings the 3kg claim
Next Best
6 Procul Boy
Dividend : $5.90, $1.90
Won
F: 161B(6)W(56.0)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Gail Temperton )
Hard to know how good this one might be but is surely showing plenty to date. Powered over them to win on debut and won again last time in only third start. Loves the Heavy stuff
Consider
8 Swindle
F: 50X93B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Lauren Brennan )
Down from the north and if allowed to dictate terms in front, will be hard to pull back
Longer Odds
7 Prioress
Dividend : $3.20
Place
F: 8037XB(3)W(55.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Suzy Gordon )
Our pick of the two 'roughies' in the race, with this jockey able to lift their performances
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 5.90
Place1 6 $ 1.90
Place2 7 $ 3.20
Place3 4 $ 2.30
Quinella 6:7 $ 34.50
Trifecta 6:7:4 $ 307.20
First4 6:7:4:9 $ 2487.00
Double 2:6 $ 22.90
Treble 1:2:6 $ 60.50
Race 5 - LOADERS CIVIL OPN 1340
Time: 2:32 PM | Distance: 1340 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
6 Tobias
F: 146X4B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Tony Dravitzki )
Big improver last year and its run when resuming from a spell , at New Plymouth three weeks ago, really caught the eye. Could be winning some good races this campaign
Main Danger
2 Bradman
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 85243B(7)W(60.0)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Roydon Bergerson )
When you back this 7yo, you know you're going to get a good run for your money. Kept on really well here two weeks ago, but the winner was never going to be caught
Next Best
5 Make Time
F: 47X82B(1)W(55.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Definitely in contention here, having run second last time and a past course winner. The Heavier the better
Consider
8 Belles Beau
Dividend : $4.00, $1.70
Won
F: 318X3B(6)W(54.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
The winner of three from just 8 starts, it showed it wasn't far off a win when third on its home track last start. Stable runners are going well
Longer Odds
1 Chajaba
F: 178X1B(3)W(61.0)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Tina Egan )
Terrific effort to win fresh up after 8 month spell when resuming and will be fitter now. Liam Kauri takes over and that adds some value
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 4.00
Place1 8 $ 1.70
Place2 2 $ 2.30
Place3 9 $ 4.10
Quinella 2:8 $ 10.80
Trifecta 8:2:9 $ 279.40
First4 8:2:9:3 $ 1106.70
Race 6 - RB RECRUITMENT MAIDEN 2040
Time: 3:08 PM | Distance: 2040 m | Prize $ 20000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
4 Towrope
F: 209X7B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
Better for first up run and now steps up to 2000m foe the first time. Three of four second placings have come in the Heavy so a good chance on that front
Main Danger
2 Kwanza
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 77X3B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Paul Nelson & Corrina McDougal )
Interested to see in-form local apprentice stick with this runner after fresh up run. Won a trial prior and now steps up to more suitable middle distance
Next Best
8 Slice O' Paradise
F: X97X8B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Roger Allen )
Hard to know what to make of this one but looks a chance in a field with little depth
Consider
1 Sayulovemeagain
F: 0X823B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Simon Wilson )
Has recent form but it has been in highweights, so we like to watch the next run. Not saying it can't win though
Longer Odds
10 Shes Wondering
F: X0746B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-J J Rayner )
Best accessed on its run two back when well supported. Looked likely to improve out of that so worth giving this local combination another chance
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 19.20
Place1 12 $ 4.50
Place2 2 $ 1.80
Place3 11 $ 12.30
Quinella 2:12 $ 27.20
Trifecta 12:2:11 $ 2342.40
First4 12:2:11:10 $ 5882.40
Double 8:12 $ 61.00
Race 7 - BULLOCKS WHANGANUI 2040
Time: 3:42 PM | Distance: 2040 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
2 Who Knows
Dividend : $2.00, $1.30
Won
F: X7412B(9)W(58.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Niall Quinn )
Gutsy win at Trentham two back and we expected it to go on with it, but it couldn't pick up the winner. Kate Hercock won on it two back and is re-united today, and that can be the winning of the race
Main Danger
3 Quid
F: 4X512B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Kevin Myers runner with a bit of ability and his talented apprentice gets the reins today. Home track advantage too
Next Best
8 Grey Invador
F: 63143B(6)W(54.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Brendon McDermott )
Here's a galloper that should have won more. Good run when dropping back to 1600m last weekend and now on the quick back up, a good sign. Will like this distance better too
Consider
1 McKhan
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 78221B(8)W(61.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Ashley Meadows )
Won here two weeks ago with a good ride from this apprentice, beating Who Knows. Has to be considered again
Longer Odds
6 Summer Breeze
F: 74171B(3)W(54.5)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Tawhiti Hina )
Got home at New Plymouth three weeks ago to make it two wins from just five starts. The ability is there so it will be interesting to see how it goes over
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 2.00
Place1 2 $ 1.30
Place2 1 $ 1.80
Place3 5 $ 3.10
Quinella 1:2 $ 3.70
Trifecta 2:1:5 $ 56.30
First4 2:1:5:3 $ 208.30
Race 8 - WANGANUI INSURANCE BROKERS 2040
Time: 4:17 PM | Distance: 2040 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
8 Identikit
Dividend : $6.00, $2.40
Won
F: 4X025B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Liked its run behind Comedy two back and, although it disappointed last time, we're sticking with it
Main Danger
6 Dresse' Par Joli
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 00331B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Had to like this one's sustained run up against the rails here two weeks ago, to get up close to home. Good apprentice takes over today and with rails draw, we could see similar tactics employed
Next Best
5 Walkinthepark
F: 06973B(11)W(58.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Gary Vile )
Brazilian champion jockey brought the improvement here two weeks ago and sticks with it today
Consider
7 Cocktail Lad
Dividend : $3.30
Place
F: 76X84B(5)W(58.0)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Anna Clement )
Was a flood of money for this one at New Plymouth four days ago but it was never a winning chance after getting back. On the quick back up so might pay to stick with it
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
13 Carignan
F: 43X47B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Local that has only won the one race but has been placed 14 times! better for recent run