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This 4yo looks pretty smart and handles the Heavy. With Bruno taking over the reins, we expect it to go back to back
Main Danger
2 Our Daymo
F: 0X031B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Raymond Connors )
Last win was over hurdles but trainer indicated it would go alright on the flat. Will love the track conditions
Next Best
4 Pick Of The Litter
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 441X6B(6)W(55.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Peter Lock )
Nice run in a stronger field up north when resuming. Improves
Consider
1 Gallant Hero
F: 21372B(2)W(59.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
Consistent and running really well. Has to b considered but noted Bruno has got off to ride Identikit
Longer Odds
6 Textbook
F: 0X655B(8)W(54.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Lydia Pickford )
All four wins have come on the Heavy and Kate in the saddle adds to its chances
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 2.50
Place1 3 $ 1.40
Place2 4 $ 2.00
Place3 7 $ 2.70
Quinella 3:4 $ 11.70
Trifecta 3:4:7 $ 134.30
First4 3:4:7:6 $ 763.30
Race 2 - PROPERTY MANAGEMENT @ METCALFE REAL ESTATE
Time: 12:35 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
3 Lazio
Dividend :
Place
F: 115X3B(2)W(55.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Probably needed its run when resuming ad has since won a trial in the Heavy. Additionally, all four wins have come on Heavy tracks and that's going to be needed today on this track
Main Danger
1 Chajaba
Dividend :
Place
F: 78X17B(4)W(61.0)
( J-Frankie Barrett )
( T-Tina Egan )
Winner when resuming and now third up. Repeat of that run sees it in the money in this small field. 4kg claimer rides today
Next Best
2 Old Town Road
F: X1542B(1)W(59.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
8yo that doesn't know how to run a bad race and gets conditions to suit today
Consider
5 Tavis Court
Dividend : $13.40
Won
F: X7455B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Anna Clement )
9yo that has been a prolific winner over the years and not without a chance here
Longer Odds
Insufficient Runners
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 13.40
Quinella 3:5 $ 4.20
Trifecta 5:3:1 $ 35.40
First4 5:3:1:2 $ 39.10
Double 3:5 $ 18.90
Race 3 - SIMON BENDALL @ METCALFE REAL ESTATE
Time: 1:15 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
4 Valvano
F:B(3)W(56.0)
( J-Ashvin Mudhoo )
( T-Andrew Campbell )
Trainer that has returned and has very few runners. TAB very restrictive with the odds on offer and that can only mean it is a big chance
Main Danger
1 Spandeedo
Dividend : $1.60, $1.00
Won
F: 213B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Gavin Sharrock )
Comes into this as 'proven' and that's a real positive as it clearly has good ability
Next Best
2 Reconvene
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 42B(6)W(56.0)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Tony Furness )
Well supported and showed marked improvement second up.
Consider
5 Ensign Aria
F: 64447B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Chrissy Bambry )
Rails draw today and looks a better chance than the others
Longer Odds
3 Platinum Pantheon
Dividend : $2.90
Place
F: 46X6B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Can't se it winning but this jockey good enough to get it in the places
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 1.60
Place1 1 $ 1.00
Place2 2 $ 1.60
Place3 3 $ 2.90
Quinella 1:2 $ 2.10
Trifecta 1:2:3 $ 14.70
First4 1:2:3:7 $ 91.00
Race 4 - SHARNA CASKEY @ METCALFE REAL ESTATE MAIDEN
Time: 1:56 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 20000
Top Pick
2 Wonderboy
F: 3427XB(3)W(58.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Roydon Bergerson )
Looks a good chance and a very high trainer/jockey strike rate here. Early money for it noted too
Main Danger
14 Mini Ora
F:B(11)W(56.5)
( J-Frankie Barrett )
( T-Craig Williamson )
On debut and, although drawn wide, is a chance if overcoming that
Next Best
6 Good Craic
F: 42224B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
19 start maiden but with 5 seconds and 6 thirds, is better than the average maiden
Consider
1 Stewart
Dividend : $2.30, $1.60
Won
F: 49552B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Maria Sanson )
( T-Gavin Sharrock )
Trainer with a bit of form and this one just missed when taken north last start. Wide draw
Longer Odds
5 Willoughby White
F: 0780XB(9)W(58.5)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Chris Bothwell )
Can't get excited about any of the 'roughies' here but this one does have the fact it is locally trained to its advantage
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 2.30
Place1 1 $ 1.60
Place2 9 $ 2.70
Place3 13 $ 3.30
Quinella 1:9 $ 11.80
Trifecta 1:9:13 $ 176.20
First4 1:9:13:8 $ 2097.50
Double 1:1 $ 7.60
Treble 5:1:1 $ 69.10
Race 5 - SCOTT ROBERTS @ METCALFE REAL ESTATE
Time: 2:31 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
2 Tobias
Dividend :
Place
F: 46X46B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Tony Dravitzki )
Went to another level last year to registered its 7th win, 5 at this distance. Third up today and this apprentice is much improved
Main Danger
4 Benefactor
F: 0X531B(6)W(55.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Good enough to beat Pride Of Aspen. Although that was a R76, it does look progressive
Next Best
5 Chantilly Lace
F: 46452B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Chrissy Bambry )
Thereabouts without looking like winning and that looks to be the likely outcome again today
Consider
3 Urenui
Dividend : $3.10
Place
F: 7319XB(2)W(56.5)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Debbie Harris )
First run for 8 months and will benefit from the run. But too good not to consider
Longer Odds
1 Chase
Dividend : $8.00, $2.90
Won
F: 38653B(5)W(60.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Stephen Nickalls )
Whanganui galloper that has won plenty yet consistently is under rated. Will be hard to beat with the right run
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 8.00
Place1 1 $ 2.90
Place2 3 $ 3.10
Quinella 1:3 $ 21.30
Trifecta 1:3:2 $ 222.80
First4 1:3:2:4 $ 958.30
Race 6 - GRACE HORNBY @ METCALFE REAL ESTATE
Time: 3:04 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
5 Knock Off
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: X84X1B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Gerard Cvitanovich )
Only the 8 races and already a two time winner. Did it well at Whanganui when resuming, despite coming out of gate 13
Main Danger
7 Vibration
Dividend : $2.50, $1.80
Won
F: 0X841B(8)W(56.0)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Gavin Sharrock )
Loves the Heavy and with this likely to be a slog today, could be the one to come out best
Next Best
3 Tisse
F: 144X2B(5)W(58.0)
( J-Sima Mxothwa )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Surprised to see it favourite last time but nearly proved the punters right. Will be improved for that run
Consider
4 Bridal Train
F: 144X7B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Frankie Barrett )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Trainer thinks this one has plenty of upside and took it north to Te Rapa when resuming. He sticks with 4kg claimer this time
Longer Odds
1 Ghazzah
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 8X463B(1)W(59.0)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Olivia Duffy )
Improved run last time and has seen early support. We like this apprentice
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 2.50
Place1 7 $ 1.80
Place2 1 $ 2.30
Place3 5 $ 2.50
Quinella 1:7 $ 16.30
Trifecta 7:1:5 $ 97.70
First4 7:1:5:6 $ 869.70
Double 1:7 $ 25.80
Race 7 - AMANDA SPICE @ METCALFE REAL ESTATE
Time: 3:41 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
8 Vanish
F: 60X03B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Third up today from the Fraser Auret stable. If handling the deep track conditions, does look the value at EW odds
Main Danger
6 Explosive Impact
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 2431XB(9)W(56.5)
( J-Sima Mxothwa )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
A good chance for the Sharrock stable, albeit not the most fancied. $kg claim here
Next Best
4 I Don't
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 10X52B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Has the form and did run second on a Heavy10 last start, but yet to win on a Heavy track and that's a concern in today's weather/track conditions
Consider
10 Lady Performer
Dividend : $6.40, $2.50
Won
F: 37352B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Lydia Pickford )
Well performed in these track conditions and noted Brun o is sticking with it
Longer Odds
3 Snipsnap
F: 000X1B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Jordan Rogan )
That was a great training feat to win first up after two years. Was at $78 that day ... and might repeat?
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 6.40
Place1 10 $ 2.50
Place2 6 $ 1.90
Place3 4 $ 1.30
Quinella 6:10 $ 12.50
Trifecta 10:6:4 $ 92.90
First4 10:6:4:9 $ 398.10
Race 8 - STEELY STEELY MAKE ME SQUEALY
Time: 4:19 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
9 Rithim
F: 81544B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Lisa Latta )
1 1/2 lengths behind Dresse' Par Joli at Whanganui but is so genuine, we think it can make up that margin in these conditions today
Main Danger
13 Our Lady Brooke
Dividend : $4.20, $2.10
Won
F: 37X03B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
Stable to be followed when in form and had a winner on Sunday. But more significantly, this one will like the step up to 2100m
Next Best
4 Keen On Bubbles
F: 6X016B(8)W(58.0)
( J-Sarah O'Malley )
( T-John Wheeler )
Won by 9 lengths two back and will relish these conditions today
Consider
3 Dresse' Par Joli
F: 03313B(3)W(58.0)
( J-Frankie Barrett )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Interesting to note Toni Davies has got off to ride Our Lady Brooke. Has to be a chance with 4kg claimer
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
10 Smokin Mo
F: 304X3B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Ashley Meadows )
Although resuming after a long time off the track, and from a wide draw, it was a really good effort when resuming. This 2100m more to its liking too