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Barring a fall, there can be only one winner here. Just missed last time against a heavily backed hurdles debutant but nothing of that calibre here today
Main Danger
9 The Belvoir
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: X8P4FB(11)W(69.0)
( J-Portia Matthews )
( T-Barry Beatson )
Portia Matthews will give this one every chance and if it stays on its feet it will surely be in a place
Next Best
8 Steve Austin
F: X0995B(10)W(69.0)
( J-Hamish McNeill )
( T-Niall Quinn )
Looks a bit of a forlorn hope but this trainer may have brought some improvement
Consider
1 Prince Turbo
F: 224X9B(9)W(69.0)
( J-Corey Wiles )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Last time over the jumps was 21 months ago, and that was a steeplechase. Being from the Myers stable it has to be 'considered' but will be doing well to test its stablemate today
Longer Odds
3 Captains Run
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 332X9B(6)W(69.0)
( J-Nick Downs )
( T-Dan O'Leary )
A steeplechaser with a top trainer and this field is so poor, it may run a place
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 1.40
Place1 2 $ 1.00
Place2 3 $ 2.10
Place3 9 $ 2.40
Quinella 2:3 $ 5.50
Trifecta 2:3:9 $ 41.00
First4 2:3:9:1 $ 147.30
Race 2 - DANNEVIRKE CARRIERS & SERVICE CENTRE MDN HURDLE
Time: 11:51 AM | Distance: 3000 m | Prize $ 20000
Top Pick
2 Hill Of Kings
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 5X746B(2)W(69.0)
( J-Jay Kozaczek )
( T-Shaun Phelan )
A trainer who knows plenty about the jumping game and will have brought the improvement since last season. Is fit from flat racing
Main Danger
4 The Republican
Dividend : $8.10, $2.30
Won
F: 77393B(9)W(69.0)
( J-Corey Wiles )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Went well in its last start when over the jumps and behind stablemate. Improver
Next Best
11 Tramore
F: 45368B(8)W(67.0)
( J-Hamish McNeill )
( T-Adam Scott )
Good performer on the flat and has a good jockey to guide it on its hurdle debut
Consider
9 Dorothy's Daughter
Dividend : $3.00
Place
F: X0583B(5)W(67.0)
( J-Kylan Wiles )
( T-Niall Quinn )
Was there for a long way behind Our Daymo and co at Trentham and this is easier
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
7 Fake News
F:B(7)W(69.0)
( J-Ashley Dascombe )
( T-Raymond Connors )
Comes into this after winning a trial on the flat and considering it is trained by Raymond Connors, rates a real chance. Good EW odds on offer
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 8.10
Place1 4 $ 2.30
Place2 2 $ 1.50
Place3 9 $ 3.00
Quinella 2:4 $ 8.60
Trifecta 4:2:9 $ 153.60
First4 4:2:9:1 $ 865.20
Race 3 - TE WHĀNGAI ROMNEYS HAWKE’S BAY HURDLES
Time: 12:25 PM | Distance: 3000 m | Prize $ 60000
Top Pick
1 Berry The Cash
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 76443B(6)W(73.0)
( J-Portia Matthews )
( T-Mark Oulaghan )
The star act of last season saw it take on the Aussies in May, finishing fourth in two runs. Resumed on the flat on Monday and was most impressive and fit enough to take this out
Main Danger
3 Taika
F: 3X41PB(10)W(67.5)
( J-Hamish McNeill )
( T-Paul Nelson & Corrina McDougal )
8yo still with the ability to be winning over the hurdles, as it showed two back. Disregard last run
Next Best
4 Happy Star
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 24X03B(7)W(67.0)
( J-Kylan Wiles )
( T-Kevin Myers )
A good flat performer, Kevin Myers looks have a star in the making. Liked its run lat time
Consider
5 Squire
F: 00611B(5)W(66.0)
( J-Ellie Callwood )
( T-Peter & Jessica Brosnan )
Even the trainer said she was surprised to see this one go back to back. Winning form is good form though so goes in
Longer Odds
9 Saint Bernard
F: 9271PB(2)W(66.0)
( J-Will Featherstone )
( T-Chrissy Bambry )
Struggled in testing conditions last time, as did others, but was a winner prior
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 7.70
Place1 10 $ 2.70
Place2 4 $ 1.80
Place3 1 $ 1.60
Quinella 4:10 $ 23.70
Trifecta 10:4:1 $ 143.70
First4 10:4:1:6 $ 3974.00
Double 4:10 $ 60.20
Treble 2:4:10 $ 174.90
Race 4 - B WALSH ALUMINIUM/GLASS & A MCNICOL TRANSPORT
Time: 1:05 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
4 Call A Friend
F: 23502B(4)W(68.0)
( J-Tylah Mercer )
( T-Mike Breslin )
An excellent run when just missing on the synthetic 3 weeks ago, its first run on that surface. Has won on the Heavy and with fitness up, can get the job done today
Main Danger
5 Mugshot
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 115X4B(5)W(67.5)
( J-Scotty MacNab )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Kevin Myers has a decent type in this one and the rider certainly adds the value
Next Best
3 Justice
F: 32P66B(1)W(69.0)
( J-Lisa Kennedy )
( T-Dean Wiles )
Has been jumping recently so will be fit enough for might be a bit of a slog today. Good trainer and rider
Consider
1 Invisible Spirit
F: 89442B(7)W(70.0)
( J-Abhay Seesa )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Another Myers runner and note that it has been the one to attract early money, having opened up at 16's
Longer Odds
8 Grand Prospect
Dividend : $6.80, $1.80
Won
F: 0X003B(10)W(66.5)
( J-Evan Taiaroa )
( T-Sue Walsh )
Two decent ones ahead of it when third last time and could make a place
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 6.80
Place1 8 $ 1.80
Place2 6 $ 4.00
Place3 5 $ 1.80
Quinella 6:8 $ 45.50
Trifecta 8:6:5 $ 552.40
First4 8:6:5:2 $ 5902.10
Race 5 - CODY SINGER MEMORIAL MAIDEN STEEPLE
Time: 1:43 PM | Distance: 4000 m | Prize $ 20000
Top Pick
3 Fourty Eight
Dividend : $1.70, $1.20
Won
F: X2188B(11)W(69.0)
( J-Shaun Fannin )
( T-Shaun and Hazel Fannin )
Won a highweight with its trainer up in May, before not running a race when a hot favourite the following week. First jumps race since today and trainer is back in the saddle, this time over the steeples
Main Danger
5 Meandeel
F: 50754B(9)W(69.0)
( J-Corey Wiles )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
Capable on the flat and now on its steeplechase debut, after warm up races over the hurdles
Next Best
6 Name The Game
F: 0X346B(7)W(69.0)
( J-Ellie Callwood )
( T-Gail Temperton )
Trainer's runners were winning a couple of months ago and she has a good prospect here. Wasn't far away in a hurdles race at Trentham last month
Consider
7 Nightfall
F: X9575B(3)W(69.0)
( J-Hamish McNeill )
( T-Niall Quinn )
Can't be left out of reckoning as, if running to its best form, could well win this
Longer Odds
1 Mr Fabulous
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 5002PB(1)W(69.0)
( J-Toni Moki )
( T-Allen Baker )
Excuse last run as many a runner found Trentham a real challenge that day. Close up second prior
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 1.70
Place1 3 $ 1.20
Place2 1 $ 2.40
Place3 10 $ 4.10
Quinella 1:3 $ 5.80
Trifecta 3:1:10 $ 70.90
First4 3:1:10:12 $ 2073.20
Double 8:3 $ 27.60
Race 6 - GLENANTHONY SIMMENTALS STUD HAWKE’S BAY STPL
Time: 2:24 PM | Distance: 4800 m | Prize $ 75000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
2 Jakama Krystal
F: 02551B(2)W(66.0)
( J-Kylan Wiles )
( T-Peter & Jessica Brosnan )
On the quick back up after a terrific display to win at Te Rapa last time. We've always felt it had the ability to test the best and is really coming into its own now
Main Danger
9 Mont Ventoux
F: X0632B(5)W(66.0)
( J-Nick Downs )
( T-Rudy Liefting )
Prolific winner on the flat before doing well over the hurdles. Should excel over the steeplechase fences, with flat speed to boot
Next Best
1 West Coast
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 1X0P9B(8)W(73.0)
( J-Shaun Fannin )
( T-Mark Oulaghan )
A champion over the jumps, most recently the steeples, and still only a 9yo. After two prep races will be there to test them today
Consider
10 Smug
Dividend : $6.30, $2.70
Won
F: 0877DB(10)W(66.0)
( J-Mathew Gillies )
( T-Chris Wood )
'Won' at Trentham last time but disqualified due to course confusion. Was a commanding performance then but this tougher
Longer Odds
3 Izymydaad
F: 4LXPPB(4)W(66.0)
( J-Hamish McNeill )
( T-Ken Duncan )
Recent runs don't inspire much confidence but trainer is top class and wouldn't be running it if he didn't think it was enjoying the game
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 6.30
Place1 10 $ 2.70
Place2 1 $ 1.70
Place3 5 $ 3.50
Quinella 1:10 $ 13.60
Trifecta 10:1:5 $ 383.70
First4 10:1:5:8 $ 4895.60
Treble 8:3:10 $ 127.60
Race 7 - MACDOUGALLS MAIDEN HWT
Time: 3:01 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
2 Kwanza
Dividend : $2.50, $1.10
Won
F: 77X32B(7)W(69.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Paul Nelson & Corrina McDougal )
Not many to excite you in this so going for the one that has at least recent form, placed in both runs this campaign
Main Danger
9 Towrope
F: 09X77B(12)W(69.0)
( J-Kayla Macnab )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
Has been considered quite capable but still to break maidens. Has run second 4 times from 14 starts though
Next Best
10 Sweet Ada
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 5X443B(1)W(67.0)
( J-Shaun Fannin )
( T-Shaun and Hazel Fannin )
Seen finishing on to good effect when third at Otaki 3 weeks ago. Trainers/jockey cannot be denied
Consider
11 Verry Royal
F: 559F7B(9)W(67.0)
( J-Jay Kozaczek )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Myers runner that has been jumping and that fitness might pay dividends on what will be a very heavy track
Longer Odds
13 Shinagawa
F: 7999B(10)W(67.0)
( J-Hamish McNeill )
( T-Jo Rathbone )
Trainer has been on a winning run recently and while the stable is hot, this one might add to it
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 2.50
Place1 2 $ 1.10
Place2 10 $ 1.80
Place3 1 $ 3.50
Quinella 2:10 $ 4.30
Trifecta 2:10:1 $ 63.20
First4 2:10:1:9 $ 330.70
Double 10:2 $ 18.40
Race 8 - FARMLANDS PAHIATUA & MITCHPINE
Time: 3:35 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
2 Flying Celebration
Dividend :
Place
F: 487X4B(1)W(66.0)
( J-Shaun Fannin )
( T-Shaun and Hazel Fannin )
Resumed 3 weeks ago after winning its trial easily but got too far back in the running. Trainer rides and smaller field, both to advantage
Main Danger
3 Shawshank
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 19X64B(4)W(66.0)
( J-Kayla Macnab )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Myers runner on the quick back up and that's a good sign
Next Best
4 Opawa Scarlett
F: 08X70B(2)W(66.0)
( J-Hamish McNeill )
( T-Shaun and Hazel Fannin )
A second runner in the race for these trainers. Has won one of 5 starts, and that was on a Heavy track
Consider
1 The Ugly Sister
F: 7177XB(7)W(70.0)
( J-Portia Matthews )
( T-Mark Oulaghan )
Four wins is testimony to its ability and worth checking the tote on this one. A lot of weight and might need the run though
Longer Odds
6 Sandoku
Dividend : $11.80, $4.10
Won
F: 99X00B(5)W(66.0)
( J-Sam O'Malley )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
Trained nearby and does look the best of the 'roughies'
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 11.80
Place1 6 $ 4.10
Place2 3 $ 1.60
Quinella 3:6 $ 19.50
Trifecta 6:3:2 $ 98.20
First4 6:3:2:1 $ 285.40
Race 9 - HAPPY 60TH SQUIDLY DIAMOND MAIDEN HWT
Time: 4:10 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
2 Abandonment
Dividend : $2.20, $1.50
Won
F: 64B(13)W(69.0)
( J-Will Featherstone )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Kevin Myers looks to have found a good opportunity for this 3yo. Close up in both its start, it will be fitter for its resuming run and handles the Heavy
Main Danger
1 Go Trigger
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 94935B(3)W(69.0)
( J-Ashley Dascombe )
( T-Raymond Connors )
Canny Whanganui trainer will be putting the Myers runner to the test. All 6 runs have been in the Heavy and looks the quinella option
Next Best
6 Early Times
F: 5B(7)W(69.0)
( J-Kayla Macnab )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
Fair performance on debut and has had a trial since
Consider
13 Zed Bee
F: 8XB(6)W(69.0)
( J-Ellie Callwood )
( T-Stephen Nickalls )
Only run was 11 months ago when it did pretty well. Has trialled up for return and odds suggest there's a bit of confidence somewhere
Longer Odds
5 Tamrock
F: 6840XB(4)W(69.0)
( J-Archie Loweth )
( T-Dan O'Leary )
Trainer is a great horseman and this one comes into the race after winning a trial