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There's not a lot between the Te Akau runners but this one has the better record on the synthetic.
Main Danger
1 Alminette
F: 34321B(1)W(59.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Back to winning form on the turf here nearly three weeks ago and could well go on with it, now switching to this surface. Opie seems to have struck 'form' too
Next Best
3 Hey Now
F: 64510B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Sharon Robertson and Alan Reeves )
Terrific run in a conditions race two weeks ago, in what could be argued was a better field than this
Consider
5 War Court
Dividend : $5.70, $3.10
Won
F: 49528B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-Brian Court )
Nicely drawn and one we think could vye for a place and boost the multis
Longer Odds
4 Tap 'n' Go
Dividend :
Place
F: 56701B(6)W(57.5)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-Nikki White )
10yo now and has been a grand compaignor, winning its last start. Clearly in good condition still
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 5.70
Place1 5 $ 3.10
Place2 6 $ 5.90
Quinella 5:6 $ 44.90
Trifecta 5:6:4 $ 521.10
First4 5:6:4:1 $ 1441.10
Race 3 - CJC FEATURE RACE NOMINATIONS CLOSE 26/08 HCP
Time: 1:42 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
2 Stonybreck
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 63623B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
This looks likely to be yet another for the Te Akau/Opie partnership as its only a small field and looks to have only the one real danger. A prolific winner last year on the synthetic, it showed its wellbeing when third in the $100k race at Awapuni last time
Main Danger
1 Tumuch
Dividend : $2.10, $1.30
Won
F: 72112B(5)W(62.0)
( J-Jack Taplin )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
Came off winning two Opens to just miss the hattrick by a short margin, when resuming, last time. Better for the run and certain to be in the first two
Next Best
3 Charbano
Dividend :
Place
F: 66738B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Pitman runner that always gives of its best and noted they've put Kylie on the reins this time
Consider
5 Delmonico
F: 52116B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Ayush Mudhoo )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Twice a winner here before finding it tough going on a very Heavy track when switched to the turf last time
Longer Odds
4 Sprocket Rocket
F: 35X47B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Mike McCann )
Chance of a place probably best but the roughie often wins in these small fields
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 2.10
Place1 1 $ 1.30
Place2 2 $ 1.30
Quinella 1:2 $ 1.60
Trifecta 1:2:3 $ 12.00
First4 1:2:3:4 $ 31.70
Double 5:1 $ 13.50
Race 4 - CUP WEEK TICKETS ON SALE - 1 SEPTEMBER RATING 75
Time: 2:17 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
1 Proserve
Dividend : $5.10, $2.10
Won
F: 42212B(2)W(60.5)
( J-Brett Murray )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
The honest type that every owner would like to have. Record speaks for itself and although it's been running on the turf, it has won a couple on the synthetic
Main Danger
2 Sincere
F: 37229B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Brandon May )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Rails draw and excellent form. Although 9th last start, was in fact only just over 3 lengths off the winner
Next Best
4 Hey Mickey
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 24462B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Krishna Mudhoo )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
Putting in on past performances alone but is 10yo now so figure more likely to run a place
Consider
5 Franni Caccini
F: 46036B(8)W(54.0)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Kenny Moore )
Lovely race in an Open last start and now dropping back to R75
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
3 Waihora Mist
F: 50416B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Kendra Bakker )
( T-Lance Robinson )
Won over 2000m two back and then dropped back to 1800m. Up to 2200m more suitable
Steps up to Open company after two wins and looks progressive enough to get the hattrick. Amber has been handed the reins and that's a real positive, with her 2kg claim as well
Main Danger
2 La Bella Nera
F: 87428B(2)W(60.0)
( J-Jack Taplin )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
Proven at this level and gets the weight advantage today after fining 3 1/2 lengths behind two weeks ago
Next Best
4 Miss Brittany
F: 10116B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
Has to be a danger as is in a rich vein of form, winning three of its last five. Rails draw to advantage and just under 2 1/2 lengths behind our Top pick last start
Consider
5 Justanace
F: 71237B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Brett Murray )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Only 2 1/2 lengths behind Gemma Fritz in its last start in April so odds are inviting
Longer Odds
6 Dimaggio
Dividend : $2.90
Place
F: 70623B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Ayush Mudhoo )
( T-Nayton Mitchell )
Ex northerner with ability and has run a couple of nice races since southern debut in April
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 1.80
Place1 1 $ 1.00
Place2 6 $ 2.90
Quinella 1:6 $ 5.30
Trifecta 1:6:7 $ 37.70
First4 1:6:7:4 $ 102.70
Double 1:1 $ 6.80
Race 6 - LISTEN LIVE ON SPORTNATION.NZ RATING 65
Time: 3:27 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
4 Graeme John
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 98X22B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Jack Taplin )
( T-David Walsh )
Has a great opportunity of breaking through for its first in in the south today. Close up in its two runs since relocating, it not only has the rails draw but talented apprentice now takes the reins and brings the 3kg claim
Main Danger
3 Second Chance
F: X0714B(6)W(57.5)
( J-Bridget Grylls )
( T-Anna Furlong )
Switched to the synthetic three back and its run three excellent races, including winning one. Jockey has been riding well since resuming
Next Best
1 Jack Attack
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: X1332B(3)W(59.0)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-Robbie Holmes )
They don't come anymore honest and consistent than this one so expect it to be in the shake up again
Consider
2 Jetstream
F: 44318B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Brett Murray )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Pitman runner and they generally have a winner or two on their home track. Won well two back
Longer Odds
7 Here I Am
F: 04534B(8)W(54.5)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Pitman's have three in the race and interesting to note that its this one that they've given the reins to Kylie Williams to ride
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 13.00
Place1 8 $ 2.60
Place2 4 $ 1.30
Place3 1 $ 1.60
Quinella 4:8 $ 12.00
Trifecta 8:4:1 $ 137.80
First4 8:4:1:3 $ 300.90
Race 7 - RACECOURSE HOTEL & MOTOR LODGE RATING 65
Time: 4:04 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
2 San Marco
Dividend : $6.60, $2.60
Won
F: 417X2B(4)W(59.5)
( J-Ayush Mudhoo )
( T-Andrew Carston )
This one's odds look worth the risk. Nearly two lengths ahead of Purple Prose when just beaten into second, and resuming, two weeks ago, it now meets it on 2kg better terms today as well
Main Danger
4 Sir Sigaro
F: X6021B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-Samantha Wynne )
Interviewed before the race, trainer seemed confident it would go well and it duly won nicely. Chance to go back to back
Next Best
3 Purple Prose
F: 65215B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner with Opie up so has to be considered a good chance. Broke through for its maiden win two back and rails draw to advantage today
Consider
6 Sonnet
F: 59079B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Kendra Bakker )
( T-Lance Robinson )
Hasn't been far away in last three runs, including close up in a strong conditions field last time. Repeat of that takes it close here
Longer Odds
9 Persona
Dividend : $7.60
Place
F: 20671B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Bridget Grylls )
( T-Danny Frye )
Finally broke through for its maiden win at its 20th start last time. Will take confidence from that and rates as our odds player