These are our selections for this particular meeting - and an indication of 'how we performed'. It will also give you an insight as to what to expect when you subscribe to our service.
The opener should be won by what will be an all Australian team as this trainer has relocated from Melbourne, brought this promising 4yo with him, and has an Aussie jockey on the reins
Main Danger
6 Celtic Bling
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 20225B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
This Te Akau runner has been going around in the south for sometime now and now reverts to the synthetic. Michael McNab adds the value
Next Best
7 Our Sallyann
F: 83345B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
The Pitmans always thought this had a bit of ability so needs to show up soon
Consider
2 Yak Sha
F: 95532B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Kendra Bakker )
( T-Centaine Spittles )
Just beaten last start and has to be there on recent form
Longer Odds
9 Moonlighting
F: 93XB(1)W(56.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Lance Robinson )
Nice run in second start of last campaign. Was spelled then and will be more mature after 5 month break
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 1.70
Place1 1 $ 1.30
Place2 4 $ 10.20
Place3 6 $ 1.50
Quinella 1:4 $ 52.10
Trifecta 1:4:6 $ 183.20
First4 1:4:6:11 $ 2090.00
Race 2 - ELMWOOD TRADING CO MAIDEN 1600
Time: 12:01 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 20000
Top Pick
1 Villasanti
Dividend : $1.00
Place
F: 2X223B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Jamie Bullard )
You can understand why there's been a flood of early money for this one, given its been second in three of 4 starts and trainer has secured the services of Michael McNab
Main Danger
5 Void
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 4X934B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Virginia Mackle )
Caught our eye when running second two back, in what was its first run on the synthetic. Leah Hemi is riding well and will ensure it gets every chance. She gets off Merlin to ride
Next Best
2 Forever Young
F: 53092B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Best run to date when stepped up to 1600m for the first time last start. Stick with it
Consider
4 Merlin
Dividend : $6.00, $1.90
Won
F: 05853B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Kin Kwo )
( T-Mark Harris )
Just the 5 runs, all this campaign, and first to the track as a 5yo. Has looked full of promise and would be rated higher but for wide draw
Longer Odds
6 Shameful
F: 50637B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Lisa Young )
Has 5 lengths to make up on Merlin from last start but odds reflect that and they do look some value
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 6.00
Place1 4 $ 1.90
Place2 1 $ 1.00
Place3 5 $ 1.40
Quinella 1:4 $ 4.20
Trifecta 4:1:5 $ 28.80
First4 4:1:5:8 $ 199.70
Double 1:4 $ 22.00
Race 3 - 3F AT WEST FITZROY APARTMENTS MAIDEN 1400
Time: 12:36 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 20000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
8 Royal Assent
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 8X2B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Lisa Young )
Ex northerner that ran a terrific race here, on southern debut after 11 months off the track. That was two weeks ago and sure to be improved. Rails draw to advantage
Main Danger
2 Sir Sigaro
Dividend : $2.50, $1.30
Won
F: 9X602B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Samantha Wynne )
Best run to date when second here two weeks ago, and Michael McNab is in the saddle today
Next Best
1 Navy Icon
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 78032B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
Although a 19 start maiden, its only two placings have been its last two starts. Northern trained, and clearing travelling in the right direction
Consider
4 Reserved
F: X6748B(9)W(58.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Pitman runner that was well backed and not far away here two weeks ago and certainly has to be a chance
Longer Odds
9 French Fille
F: 40844B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Ayush Mudhoo )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Considering it was only 1 1/2 lengths behind our Top Pick when they met last start, it has to be our odds player in this field
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 2.50
Place1 2 $ 1.30
Place2 1 $ 1.30
Place3 8 $ 1.80
Quinella 1:2 $ 3.50
Trifecta 2:1:8 $ 21.70
First4 2:1:8:4 $ 43.70
Treble 1:4:2 $ 48.00
Race 4 - SPEIGHT'S SUMMIT ULTRA ON TAP HANDICAP
Time: 1:09 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
5 Freedom Reins
F: 0X940B(3)W(58.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Wasn't far away in only run on the synthetic here 4 weeks ago and now, the rider that day, is reunited. Excuse last run on a Heavy10 on the turf
Main Danger
10 Lady Moana
F: 28375B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
Northern trainer that travels a lot to the CD and has a good strike rate. Has come to the South Island with a select team and needs to be watched
Next Best
1 Graeme John
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 098X2B(9)W(59.5)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah )
( T-David Walsh )
This ex northerner is with a good trainer in the south and it was an encouraging run on debut down there, to finish second, when it was well supported. Capable and will be winning races soon but gate 10 will challenge it today
Consider
9 Here I Am
F: 40453B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
The Pitman team always have a winner or two on the track and we note they've scratched their other intended runner in this
Longer Odds
8 Cinnamon Girl
Dividend : $3.70
Place
F: 04X08B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Samantha Collett is a good booking for this 6yo, which should have won more than once, having 13 other placings! Only 5 lengths behind Graham John last start
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 21.60
Place1 12 $ 4.70
Place2 1 $ 1.60
Place3 8 $ 3.70
Quinella 1:12 $ 32.70
Trifecta 12:1:8 $ 1418.00
First4 12:1:8:9 $ 4715.20
Double 2:12 $ 95.40
Race 5 - NAUTICAL INSURANCE GRAND NATIONAL AMATEUR CHAMPS
Time: 1:40 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
7 Tap Dancer
F: 74015B(1)W(66.5)
( J-Danny Frye )
( T-Mike McCann )
There's a lot to like about this one's chances. Jockey really adds to its chances, has good form and rails draw perfect
Main Danger
3 Analyst
F: 60801B(8)W(68.0)
( J-Kelly Downing )
( T-Richard Didham )
If running anywhere as well as it did last start, then probably wins
Next Best
1 Tomyturbo
F: 93370B(2)W(69.5)
( J-Evan Taiaroa )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Ever so honest and with a bit of luck, would have won more races. Don't be put off by that 12th placing last start, as was only just over 4 lengths from the winner
Consider
8 Gatzby
F: 96024B(5)W(66.5)
( J-Tyler Porteous )
( T-Lyn Prendergast )
Just behind Sway Up last start, and beat a few of the others so good EW odds on offer
Longer Odds
6 Matetsi
F: 10666B(12)W(67.0)
( J-Tylor Solomon )
( T-Andrew Carston )
6 1/2 lengths behind analyst last start and meets it at 7 1/2 kg better today. Well in
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 8.90
Place1 10 $ 2.90
Place2 11 $ 2.60
Place3 9 $ 4.90
Quinella 10:11 $ 43.10
Trifecta 10:11:9 $ 1192.60
First4 10:11:9:5 $ 8188.60
Race 6 - BETAVET MAIDEN 2200
Time: 2:19 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 20000
Top Pick
6 Aviva
Dividend : $2.60
Place
F: 25402B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Russell McKay & Ashley Harrington )
Still a maiden after 15 starts but went ever so close here 4 weeks ago. That was its 4th runner up position and with Kylie Williams sticking, can break the duck today
Main Danger
2 Gee Force
F: 07236B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Nayton Mitchell )
Matt Cameron is back and he'll be keen to get off the mark. In this one he has a good chance as it steps up to 2200m for the first time
Next Best
3 Light Of Plutus
Dividend : $3.50
Place
F: 02063B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Lee Callaway )
Best form in 27 runs has been this campaign and that augers well for its chances today
Consider
5 Baggio
F: 86745B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Has finished close in all its races this time up, without looking like winning. But needs to be considered as good money backed it down from 10's on opening
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
1 Polly's Guru
F: 32449B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Rohan Mudhoo )
( T-Jo-Ann Gordon )
Three times second from just 9 races and steps up to the 2200m today, a distance which should bring further improvement. Out of a good stable
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 14.30
Place1 10 $ 4.20
Place2 6 $ 2.60
Place3 3 $ 3.50
Quinella 6:10 $ 54.00
Trifecta 10:6:3 $ 892.50
First4 10:6:3:8 $ 11205.00
Double 10:10 $ 103.10
Treble 12:10:10 $ 2932.50
Race 7 - HAASE MARSHALL DRAINAGE OPEN HANDICAP
Time: 2:58 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 45000
Top Pick
4 Identikit
F: 02511B(4)W(55.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Strong CD stable brings this progressive 5yo south and, while it is stepping up to Open company for the first time, it brings the 'northern' factor to the south, with a former champion jockey in the saddle
Main Danger
5 Beau Brummell
F: 0X105B(2)W(55.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
2kg better off with the favourite from its last start and hasn't reached peak form yet in this campaign
Next Best
1 Ocean Light
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 13131B(3)W(60.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Up to Open company after winning a R75 here four weeks ago, its third win in 5 starts. So its rise has been rapid and that might just catch up with it today
Consider
2 Star Ballot
F: 23178B(9)W(59.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
The Pitman's also run this proven Open handicapper and they'll have it improved from its last run. Although 3 lengths behind Ocean Light last time, it actually comes in 1/2kg worse this time, although it does have a senior jockey up now
Longer Odds
9 Carisbrook
F: 69202B(8)W(54.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Joseph Waldron )
Trainer has relocated from Melbourne and brought this 8yo with him. That recent Australian form might be right up to this
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 4.50
Place1 6 $ 2.20
Place2 1 $ 1.40
Place3 3 $ 2.80
Quinella 1:6 $ 10.90
Trifecta 6:1:3 $ 163.70
First4 6:1:3:8 $ 668.70
Race 8 - POLYTRACK CHAMPIONSHIP
Time: 3:29 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 100000
Top Pick
14 Zoulander
F: 00011B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
$100k on offer so its no wonder the race is wide open. From a punters point of view, it's hard as so many of them are coming off a 3 month break. But that provides a opportunity for this Pitman runner. It has the recent form, and the rails draw to advantage
Main Danger
13 Vivacious
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 64116B(7)W(54.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Hard to deny the chances of a stable like Te Akau and a former champion jockey, for the big occasion. Bruno won the $100k race at Awapuni on Sunday and could back that up
Next Best
3 Bee Enchanted
F: 45721B(11)W(54.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Lisa Latta )
CD trainer comes south with this last start winner. She would have had a few 'possibles' to start here so going with her judgment
Consider
10 Miss Brittany
F: 11011B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
The Parsons stable have put a few in this so its a bit of a guess which one will show up, fresh up. This one looked much improved toward the end of its last campaign
Longer Odds
5 Elusive Impact
F: 779X1B(13)W(54.0)
( J-Kendra Bakker )
( T-Lance Robinson )
Impressive run and training performance to win here 4 weeks ago, when fresh up from a 5 month spell. Will take good improvement and is our odds player here
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 6.20
Place1 6 $ 1.90
Place2 1 $ 2.20
Place3 13 $ 2.30
Quinella 1:6 $ 16.70
Trifecta 6:1:13 $ 163.90
First4 6:1:13:5 $ 1170.00
Double 6:6 $ 38.30
Race 9 - HOTELIERS CHALLENGE
Time: 4:04 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
12 Miss Starlight
Dividend : $2.70, $1.50
Won
F: 1B(11)W(54.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
Won as it liked on debut back at the end of May, and immediately sent to the paddock with that experience behind it. Could be very smart and is our Day's Best
Main Danger
9 Phazed
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 5X317B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Rohan Mudhoo )
( T-David Walsh )
Followed up its maiden win with a nice performance to be only 2 lengths away last start
Next Best
1 Market Place
F: 6X173B(6)W(59.5)
( J-Jack Taplin )
( T-Peter Rudkin )
Its form in the north has been good, over the shorter distance and against competitive fields. Drawn well and 4kg claimer is great value for his allowance
Consider
5 Jetstream
F: 64431B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
We can't be overlooking the Pitman runners. This one was just beaten by its stablemate two back but progressed to then win its last start. And now its only 1/2kg worse off
Longer Odds
6 Jack Attack
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: 7X133B(7)W(58.0)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-Robbie Holmes )
Harness trainer has done well with this 8yo and now he turns to the 4kg claimer to improve its chances
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 2.70
Place1 12 $ 1.50
Place2 6 $ 2.70
Place3 9 $ 2.10
Quinella 6:12 $ 9.90
Trifecta 12:6:9 $ 145.40
First4 12:6:9:8 $ 756.00
Race 10 - RACECOURSE HOTEL & MOTOR LODGE
Time: 4:40 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
4 Pure Artist
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 2441B(2)W(59.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
The Pitman stable have high hopes for this 4yo filly and it won its last start very well, at only its 4th start. Noted that Tina takes the reins today
Main Danger
5 Montero
F: 32321B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Bridget Grylls )
( T-Kieran McCauley )
After a string of placings, got up over 1400m four weeks ago to score its maiden win, despite a wide draw. Extra 200m today will suit and Bridget Grylls has been much improved
Next Best
2 Rule Of Law
F: 53232B(8)W(60.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau have two in the race and Bruno has ridden both of them last time. The fact that he's chosen to stick with this one is judgment we'll respect
Consider
3 Wanderin Spelle
F: 0X512B(13)W(59.5)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Ross Beckett )
Has looked good in all four starts, including winning two back before being stepped up to a Stakes race last time. Has to be rated, although wide gate makes it tough
Longer Odds
9 Ardour
F: 42430B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Samantha Wynne )
Never raised a gallop here two weeks ago after some decent form prior. If the ability is there, Sam Collett will get the best out of it today