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Craig Grylls returns and as such, so does this formidable trainer/jockey partnership. They look certain to get back to their winning ways with this exciting 4yo mare looking to complete the hattrick, over 200m extra
Main Danger
4 Georgiewood
F: 20X44B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Kevin Myers has a promising type here. One a trial before resuming and has been close up in both runs since, in the Heavy
Next Best
6 Madam Pele
F: X0031B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Paul Moseley )
Broke through for maiden win after 14 starts last time at Otaki. The second that day has a bit of ability and has won since
Consider
5 Marriage Vows
Dividend : $3.00
Place
F: 0618B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Yuga Okubo )
( T-Les Collins )
Excuse run when switching to the synthetic. Won nicely on the turf prior, at only its third start
Longer Odds
9 O'Ceirins Belle
Dividend : $11.80, $2.40
Won
F: 35B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Robbie Patterson also runs this one and it looks the type that will be better now its stepping up to middle distance
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 11.80
Place1 9 $ 2.40
Place2 5 $ 3.00
Place3 3 $ 2.80
Quinella 5:9 $ 50.90
Trifecta 9:5:3 $ 896.60
First4 9:5:3:7 $ 3856.20
Race 2 - UBP LTD MAIDEN 1100M
Time: 12:53 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
4 Turn It Up
F: 335X2B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Roydon Bergerson )
Was expected to win when resuming but the subsequent winner got the break that day and nothing was able to make headway. Won its trial in the Heavy and now on the turf, can show its true colours
Main Danger
1 Heavy Is The Crown
Dividend :
Place
F: 2B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Carl Henderson )
Down from the north and looks to have the ability to be winning. Big chance
Next Best
6 Illustrious
F:B(4)W(55.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Interesting to note Robbie Patterson has put Joe Royle (instead of Craig Grylls) up on this one and he'll be sure to get the best out of it on debut
Consider
3 Chibrah
F:B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Debbie Harris )
Just the one trial so difficult to know how it will go in first race day run. But small field gives everything a chance
Longer Odds
5 Mrs Flintstone
Dividend : $4.50
Place
F:B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Tracey Bliss )
On debut and the other 'roughie' in this field hasn't done much
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 6.10
Place1 2 $ 2.60
Place2 5 $ 4.50
Quinella 2:5 $ 28.50
Trifecta 2:5:1 $ 314.60
First4 2:5:1:6 $ 1200.10
Race 3 - SANDFORDS RURAL CARRIERS 1200M
Time: 1:31 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
5 Ma Te Wa
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 4X11B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Has won in style in both runs this campaign and there'll will be more to come. Craig Grylls is reunited
Main Danger
7 Fancypants
F: X4837B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Bryce Revell )
Somewhat disappointing when favourite and beaten 15 lengths by Testing last start. Good draw and will be more competitive today
Next Best
6 Testing
F: 150X1B(9)W(54.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Roydon Bergerson )
Took its good trial win to race day at Otaki when resuming and now on the quick back up, a good sign. Like the favourite, has drawn wide
Consider
4 Peppery
F: 0X341B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Ilone Kelly )
Worth considering if you're doing multis as that was a nice run when winning first up at Otaki
Longer Odds
8 Za Spirit
Dividend : $22.20, $3.70
Won
F: 35034B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Tawhiti Hina )
Yet to win in the Heavy but has placed. Rails draw today
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 22.20
Place1 8 $ 3.70
Place2 5 $ 1.20
Place3 2 $ 4.20
Quinella 5:8 $ 13.50
Trifecta 8:5:2 $ 371.30
First4 8:5:2:4 $ 4987.70
Double 2:8 $ 72.00
Race 4 - DELAVAL COASTAL AGRI MAAT 1400M
Time: 2:12 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
1 Beauesk
F: 41B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Missed a good oppoertunity last week when scratched because of the track conditions, so will be ready to go today. Trainer has two potential winners in the race but note Craig Grylls has taken the reins on this one
Main Danger
2 Jaeger
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 721B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Just got up over a well fancied debut runner last start and, given that was only its third start, there'll be more improvement. Rails draw and gives the stable a very strong hand
Next Best
6 Charm Zafarm
Dividend : $5.10, $1.70
Won
F: 32512B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Tawhiti Hina )
Took this one 17 starts to break maidens at Whanganui but it certainly did it in style. Showed it would be winning again shortly when second in subsequent start, when up in grade
Consider
4 Boy
F: 639X2B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Frankie Barrett )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Local that is a maiden taking on winners, but has always been well considered and has three seconds from 7 starts
Longer Odds
8 Sally
F: 4X931B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Gavin Opie )
This one broke maidens last time, and that was its 21st start! Gets the benefit of a former champion jockey in the saddle today
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 5.10
Place1 6 $ 1.70
Place2 2 $ 1.70
Place3 5 $ 4.00
Quinella 2:6 $ 9.20
Trifecta 6:2:5 $ 184.30
First4 6:2:5:4 $ 781.60
Treble 2:8:6 $ 652.20
Race 5 - AGFIRST R65 1600M
Time: 2:47 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
3 Zanzibar
Dividend : $4.80, $1.90
Won
F: X2122B(7)W(60.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Considering it has only had the 8 starts, it has travelled around a bit. Was at this course in May, winning its maiden with this rider in the saddle and will be liking the wet track conditions
Main Danger
2 Jaffira
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 40033B(5)W(60.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
A five time winner, so the best performed in the race. Top stable too and comes into this after just missing in a tight finish at Tauranga two weeks ago
Next Best
7 Jamaica Farewell
F: 0X125B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Carl Henderson )
Won its only race at Te Rapa when on a Heavy track. Joe Doyle was up that day and is reunited here
Consider
4 Outer Focus
F: 3X013B(3)W(59.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Has to be taken into account as its locally trained and has seen early money in the mareket
Longer Odds
5 Joejoeccini
F: 001XB(9)W(58.5)
( J-Yuga Okubo )
( T-Sam Mynott )
Just the three runs and its win came on this course back in December. This apprentice has suddenly hit his straps too
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 4.80
Place1 3 $ 1.90
Place2 2 $ 1.90
Place3 6 $ 3.70
Quinella 2:3 $ 8.90
Trifecta 3:2:6 $ 195.80
First4 3:2:6:9 $ 1645.90
Double 6:3 $ 17.20
Race 6 - SINCLAIR ELECTRIC/REFRIGERATION OPUNAKE CUP HCP (L)
Time: 3:22 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 120000
Top Pick
8 Little Bit Of Love
F: 51855B(3)W(53.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Hasn't raced for 6 weeks but is from a top stable and sure to be fit, especially given it was down to run a couple of weeks ago and scratched. A winner of 6 from just 18 starts, it might just have 'a little bit of class' over these
Main Danger
7 Belles Beau
F: 8X313B(10)W(53.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Odds on favourite last start after an eye catching performance to win at Whanganui, but couldn't pick up Belardo Boy in the straight. Kelly Myers now rides and it is sure to test them
Next Best
11 Joshua Brown
Dividend : $5.70, $2.30
Won
F: 73412B(11)W(53.0)
( J-Lynsey Satherley )
( T-Lance Gussey )
A galloper we've always felt could be pretty good and it looks to be coming into its own now, as a 5yo.
Consider
1 Belardo Boy
F: X3721B(5)W(60.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Prolific winner and as honest as they come. Lisa Latta's runners have a good strike rate in Cup races
Longer Odds
6 Soldier Boy
Dividend : $4.80
Place
F: X5P31B(9)W(53.0)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Gavin Sharrock )
Locally trained and got its first win for a while at Te Rapa a month ago. Trainer said it is in really good heart right now
Results
Race Dividends
Win 11 $ 5.70
Place1 11 $ 2.30
Place2 6 $ 4.80
Place3 9 $ 3.90
Quinella 6:11 $ 65.80
Trifecta 11:6:9 $ 1112.00
First4 11:6:9:1 $ 9179.80
Race 7 - SEATON PARK R75 1600M
Time: 3:58 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
13 Ballroom Blitz
F: 62X17B(4)W(54.5)
( J-Yuga Okubo )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Locally trained 4yo that has been running well, although it appeared all was not right with it last start when it drifted back. In-form 4kg claimer has been handed the reins today
Main Danger
7 Trainwreck
F: 9X152B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Rochelle Lockett )
You know you're going to get a good run for your money with this Whanganui galloper. All its two wins and 5 placings have been on Heavy tracks
Next Best
9 Margherita Veloce
F: 30X45B(8)W(56.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Terrific run at Otaki 11 days ago when taking on the Open handicappers. From the strong Robbie Patterson stable
Consider
10 Sophmaze
Dividend : $3.00
Place
F: 35X66B(9)W(55.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Trained on the track and can't be overlooked. Third up today after two OK runs this campaign and fitter now
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
1 Hacksaw Ridge
F: 00856B(1)W(59.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-J J Rayner )
Simply loves the Heavy and has been running like a good performance isn't far away