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Although it was beaten at odds on, it was a good effort to finish on the way it did on a Heavy10 last time. Rails draw today should see it break maidens
Main Danger
6 Zerre
F: 395X3B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Good trials before resuming and ran well first up. Will be better for the run
Next Best
3 Brego
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 6XB(4)W(57.5)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Shelley Hale )
Won one of two trials for return after a spell of over 8 months. Short in the market and that's a good sign
Consider
8 Snooki
F: 7XB(2)W(55.5)
( J-Ashlee Strawbridge )
( T-Simon & Katrina Alexander )
Just the one run last October before being spelled. Has trialled up and has to go in the mix from inside draw
Longer Odds
4 Golden Mean
F:B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Bridget Grylls )
( T-Tim & Margaret Carter )
They have been patient with this one, with 5 trials under its belt dating back 14 months
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 8.50
Place1 1 $ 2.00
Place2 5 $ 1.30
Place3 3 $ 1.90
Quinella 1:5 $ 8.60
Trifecta 1:5:3 $ 103.20
First4 1:5:3:6 $ 371.80
Race 2 - ROTORUA ITM MAIDEN 1400M
Time: 12:36 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 20000
Top Pick
6 Smart Tip
F: 46842B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Jack Taplin )
( T-Stephen Ralph )
Has been thereabouts in all runs and even better since running in the Heavy. Stable in fine form
Main Danger
1 Don's Legacy
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 87X52B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Dennis Nunn )
Comes south after best run to date last time. Should be there at the business end
Next Best
4 Moelle
Dividend : $5.30, $1.70
Won
F: 40X32B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Annabelle Johnson )
Clearly matured over its 10 month spell as both runs thus campaign have been good and progressive
Consider
7 Lofty Manuel
F: 85B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Shelley Hale )
Nearly caused a boilover last time and might well back that up, now its had the experience of two races
Longer Odds
5 Cool Cat
F: 24B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Cody Cole )
Has been close up in both runs, as well as well supported. Sam Collett returns today
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 5.30
Place1 4 $ 1.70
Place2 1 $ 1.40
Place3 2 $ 2.90
Quinella 1:4 $ 5.60
Trifecta 4:1:2 $ 105.90
First4 4:1:2:9 $ 799.20
Double 1:4 $ 31.70
Race 3 - HOUSE OF ELLIOTT MAIDEN 1560
Time: 1:08 PM | Distance: 1560 m | Prize $ 20000
Top Pick
6 Join The Dance
F: 02565B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Team Rogerson )
Has shown enough in 5 starts to suggest it won't be a maiden for long. Today?
Main Danger
1 Fast Impact
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: X7652B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Stephen Ralph )
Best run to date last time and hard to think a Stephen Ralph runner won't be in the money, the way the stable is firing right now. Needs to overcome wide draw though
Next Best
3 Pure Gold
Dividend : $6.60, $2.30
Won
F: 06565B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Jack Taplin )
( T-Kylie Hoskin )
Another small stable in form and, although not running well enough to win this, has been backed down from 16's since opening. Good young apprentice brings the 4kg claim
Consider
4 Bundy
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 8B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Signalled its potential when winning a trial back in May and then went the race of an improver on debut. Kevin Myers often brings horses to this meeting
Longer Odds
9 Enchanted Delight
F: 6B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Team Rogerson )
Exceeded expectations on debut when finishing in behind them at massive odds. Same trainer as our Top Pick
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 6.60
Place1 3 $ 2.30
Place2 4 $ 2.10
Place3 1 $ 1.30
Quinella 3:4 $ 20.40
Trifecta 3:4:1 $ 126.60
First4 3:4:1:8 $ 617.20
Race 4 - ARAWA PARK HOTEL ROTORUA HANDICAP 1560
Time: 1:44 PM | Distance: 1560 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
1 Cork
F: 837X1B(5)W(60.0)
( J-Jack Taplin )
( T-Pam Gerard )
We thought Lux Libertas would be winning last time but we didn't bargain on such a good fresh up run from this one. Takes improvement and extra 200m to advantage
Main Danger
2 Nigella Lane
Dividend :
Place
F: 34261B(6)W(60.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Ralph Manning )
Looks set to make its mark at middle distance this campaign and resumes after a two month break over 1600m. Should be perfect for fresh up run
Next Best
4 Solidify
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: X7974B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Team Rogerson )
Looked to have the potential to be something special early in its career but that never evolved. But recent runs indicate it is very competitive these days and has seen a lot of early support this week
Consider
5 Sulabella
F: 00681B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Bridget Grylls )
( T-Michelle Bradley )
Won here two weeks ago to retain its 100% success rate over course/distance. This tougher but should improve from last run
Longer Odds
3 Fonteyn
F: 00387B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Ralph Manning )
Three time winner in the Heavy and has been backed down from an opening $16
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 4.80
Place1 6 $ 2.70
Place2 4 $ 2.20
Quinella 4:6 $ 11.00
Trifecta 6:4:2 $ 63.30
First4 6:4:2:5 $ 185.20
Double 3:6 $ 26.70
Treble 4:3:6 $ 334.50
Race 5 - GREENLIGHT INSURANCE BROKERS 1400
Time: 2:20 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
3 Family Folks
F: 54921B(8)W(57.5)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Tim & Margaret Carter )
Sticking with this stable as, albeit they only have a small number of runners, its on a good run at the moment. Looked to have a bit in hand when doing it nicely to win at Te Rapa two weeks ago and talented 4kg claimer adds to its chances
Main Danger
4 Girls Light Up
Dividend : $3.50, $1.20
Won
F: 3X441B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
Has been an honest performer right throughout its career and should have won more than two races, given its been second 7 times! Michael McNab sticks and that's a good sign
Next Best
1 Mister Roquette
F: X5482B(4)W(59.0)
( J-Jack Taplin )
( T-Simon Rees )
Has been running consistently well and we thought it might have won last start. That was a good effort and should run well again
Consider
8 Kai Moana
F: 8X251B(3)W(54.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Cody Cole )
Beat Family Folks last start and, given we have that as our Top pick today, we think this one may not be far away either
Longer Odds
5 Digger
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: X8957B(7)W(55.5)
( J-Ashlee Strawbridge )
( T-Darrell Hollinshead )
Should be fit enough to be showing up now, in this campaign, and there's confidence somewhere if the early money is any indication
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 3.50
Place1 4 $ 1.20
Place2 5 $ 2.20
Place3 2 $ 1.90
Quinella 4:5 $ 19.50
Trifecta 4:5:2 $ 144.70
First4 4:5:2:6 $ 559.30
Race 6 - NOVARA PARK 1400
Time: 2:55 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
1 Sweetazme
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 8X1B(4)W(59.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Ray Fleming )
After the one run for experience in February, it was spelled. Resumed here after nearly 5 months and put them away with ease, with a massive run from the back after being slow away and winning by 5 lengths. Don't want to be on anything else today
Main Danger
4 Fabulous Gal
F: 3713XB(6)W(58.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Peter Lock )
The 2kg claim that the booking of Amber Riddell brings might well see it to advantage here today. Resumes after looking forward in winning a trial to prepare
Next Best
9 Ridgeview Vicky
F: X1266B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Gavin Opie )
Trainer that gets them right and he might have another one her, ready to win, if the early support from an opening 16's is any indication
Consider
3 Ocean Road
Dividend : $8.70, $2.00
Won
F: 73X42B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Paula Wilkinson )
Two placings from two runs this campaign and now the connections have turned to Michael McNab to get the job done
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
5 Big Wave
F: 50X0XB(10)W(58.0)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Caitlin McKee )
Showed good ability in its first three runs last year, including winning on debut. Could surprise them today
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 8.70
Place1 3 $ 2.00
Place2 1 $ 1.60
Place3 8 $ 3.60
Quinella 1:3 $ 8.30
Trifecta 3:1:8 $ 185.60
First4 3:1:8:5 $ 2018.30
Double 4:3 $ 9.80
Race 7 - SHERLOCK CONTRACTING 1950
Time: 3:30 PM | Distance: 1950 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
2 What A Charma
Dividend : $4.70, $2.50
Won
F: X6215B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Ashlee Strawbridge )
( T-Mark Irwin )
Won't lack for fitness after running over 2400m last time and that stamina might be much needed at this stage of the day, with the track expected to be tough going. Rails draw and apprentice brings 4kg claim
Main Danger
9 Mister Pucci
F: 0X904B(5)W(54.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Gavin Opie )
Just over 3 lengths behind Bassoroc three weeks ago and that one would have been favourite, had it not been scratched. That's a good form guide
Next Best
5 Because
F: 398X1B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Ralph Manning )
9yo that was out 'longer odds' pick when it resumed, paying 423. Sure to run an honest race again
Consider
6 Dancin In The Dark
F: 251L1B(6)W(55.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Ralph Manning )
Rising quickly through the grades, effectively winning its last two starts. This tougher but stable runners are in fine form
Longer Odds
4 So Call Me
Dividend : $2.90
Place
F: 07531B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Although its last start win was over hurdles, it has been a good performer on the flat. Astute trainer will have it duly prepared for this switch
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 4.70
Place1 2 $ 2.50
Place2 4 $ 2.90
Quinella 2:4 $ 12.10
Trifecta 2:4:7 $ 70.20
First4 2:4:7:6 $ 253.10
Race 8 - CAMPBELL INFRASTRUCTURE 2200
Time: 4:05 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
2 Muscovado
F: 0X841B(4)W(59.5)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-John Bell )
Early days in the riding career of Michael McNab's brother but he really is showing he's talented. John Bell is an astute trainer and after Sam won for him last start, he's kept him on. That's a vote of confidence we like
Main Danger
1 Danzino
Dividend : $2.90
Place
F: F4X85B(10)W(59.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-John Bell )
Another John Bell runner and Sam McNab rode it as well last time. More experienced and talented apprentice takes over
Next Best
3 Dictation
F: X4631B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Paul Nelson & Corrina McDougal )
Looked in good heart when winning over the hurdles recently, with a couple of former good handicappers behind. Had good flat ability itself and after being freshened, can be competitive today
Consider
5 Roc Up Ralph
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 88X32B(9)W(58.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Shaun & Emma Clotworthy )
An interesting race/trial strategy for this one and it seems to be working. Will like the step up in distance today
Longer Odds
8 Time Traveller
F: X0704B(11)W(57.0)
( J-Jack Taplin )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
From a top stable and they stepped it up to 2200m for the first time last start, with it running and improved race to be just over 3 lengths away. Worth following