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A small field to start the day and, although beaten as a very hot favourite last time, certainly has the credentials for Opie to get it home today
Main Danger
2 Market Place
F: X1730B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Jack Taplin )
( T-Peter Rudkin )
Excuse last run when taken to Riccarton. Should be your quinella
Next Best
7 Proud Capitalist
F: 0B(6)W(54.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Finished last on debut after winning a trial prior when things weren't right. Stephen Marsh will have it going better now
Consider
3 Just Faith
Dividend :
Place
F: 09966B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Gareth Lahoud )
( T-Stephen Ralph )
Would need to improve considerably to feature but is better than the other two
Longer Odds
5 My Faith
Dividend : $5.10
Place
F: 68349B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Stephen Ralph )
Trainer runs two in the race and is your one if you're looking for something to boost your multis
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 1.50
Place1 1 $ 1.20
Place2 5 $ 5.10
Quinella 1:5 $ 7.50
Trifecta 1:5:3 $ 45.40
First4 1:5:3:7 $ 151.40
Race 2 - TCL EARTHWORKS MAIDEN 1300
Time: 1:27 PM | Distance: 1300 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
1 Distinguished
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 44322B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Jack Taplin )
( T-Danny Walker & Arron Tata )
Although a 21 start maiden, it has in fact been second 5 times. Its recent form has been excellent and rails draw puts it in with its best chance to date
Main Danger
5 Our Solana
F: 3252XB(9)W(56.5)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Signalled its ability when second twice from four starts in first campaign and, now resuming, is a big chance with Opie in the saddle
Next Best
6 Don't Tell Rachel
F: 24764B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Bailey Rogerson )
( T-Alex Forbes )
Scratched in Race 1, which looked to offer it a good chance, for this and is the EW value
Consider
9 Tikanto
F:B(7)W(56.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
On debut and stable will have it well prepared after three trials
Longer Odds
3 Super Star Dragon
Dividend : $11.10, $2.60
Won
F: 63446B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Samantha Logan )
Sam Weatherley is back riding and he'll be racking up the winners very quickly. Watch for late support
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 11.10
Place1 3 $ 2.60
Place2 1 $ 1.30
Place3 8 $ 2.80
Quinella 1:3 $ 11.40
Trifecta 3:1:8 $ 236.90
First4 3:1:8:10 $ 4856.20
Race 3 - SADDLERY WAREHOUSE HANDICAP 1300
Time: 2:02 PM | Distance: 1300 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
1 Sesimbra
F: 720X1B(1)W(60.0)
( J-Jack Taplin )
( T-Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie )
Upset the red hot favourite when fresh up three weeks ago. Takes improvement and rails draw to advantage
Main Danger
8 Super Fly
Dividend : $4.00
Place
F: X1849B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Conor and Sarah Fahy )
Raced over 2000m when last on the track 7 weeks ago so drops back in distance considerably. But won fresh up in May when over 1400m
Next Best
3 Richard And I
F: 59X54B(5)W(59.5)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Yes, it has the benefit of Opie in the saddle today and might win, but doesn't look like a $2.90 shot to us
Consider
6 Sharp Enough
Dividend :
Place
F: 30X34B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Team Rogerson )
Has been close up in last couple of starts and will be thereabouts
Longer Odds
2 Cheap Sav
F: 16192B(6)W(59.5)
( J-Ashlee Strawbridge )
( T-Tarissa Macdonald )
On the quick back up and that's a good sign. It ran well in a competitive field then
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 8.90
Place1 5 $ 2.80
Place2 8 $ 4.00
Quinella 5:8 $ 26.30
Trifecta 5:8:6 $ 248.40
First4 5:8:6:1 $ 1582.00
Double 3:5 $ 40.10
Race 4 - NZ HORSE AMBULANCE MAIDEN 1550
Time: 2:37 PM | Distance: 1550 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
2 Top Dollar
Dividend : $1.90, $1.00
Won
F: 4X723B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
Does look promising and has progressed nicely in three runs this time up. Looks ready to win
Main Danger
1 Rocky Marciano
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 380X2B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Peter & Shaun McKay )
Got the better of Top Dollar here last time and will be improved, as that was its first run for over 7 months. Opie sticks
Next Best
4 Bonnie Gem
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 27224B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Ashlee Strawbridge )
( T-Debbie Sweeney )
Had this mare as our Top Pick 9 days ago and it looked to have taken a winning break turning for home, only to be gathered in over the last 50m or so. 4kg claimer rides again and with similar tactics, might be hard to pull back. Wide draw the concern though
Consider
6 Private Treaty
F: 74X37B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Glenn Old )
Has to be considered, running on this surface for the first time. Astute trainer and good rider
Longer Odds
5 Eva Magical
F: 99835B(2)W(56.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Peter & Jessica Brosnan )
Considering it was less than 3 lengths behind Top Dollar last start, and has been running well, it does look to be at good odds for your multis in this
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 1.90
Place1 2 $ 1.00
Place2 1 $ 1.40
Place3 4 $ 1.40
Quinella 1:2 $ 3.00
Trifecta 2:1:4 $ 9.60
First4 2:1:4:5 $ 30.20
Treble 3:5:2 $ 275.90
Race 5 - FIELDLINE HORSE FLOATS 1550
Time: 3:13 PM | Distance: 1550 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
5 Blackwaterfoot
F: 1296XB(2)W(54.0)
( J-Bridget Grylls )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
Looked to own a bit of ability in a couple of runs last campaign and now resumes after a 4 month break. Won a trial to prepare and is one to follow this time up
Main Danger
9 Alfriston
F: 8X455B(8)W(54.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Chris Wood )
Trainer has his team going well and this one might not be far off a win, having been not far off the winner in recent runs. Particularly liked its run last start
Next Best
1 Branciforti
F: 85278B(3)W(60.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-David Greene )
After winning the final a year ago, it was stepped up to 2000m for the $100k Championship final here three weeks ago. 5 days before that ran in the $100k final at Awapuni, so this lot easier
Consider
4 Mister Meaner
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 4X431B(6)W(55.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Sam Mynott )
Despite drawing the outside gate in an 11 horse field here three weeks ago, it absolutely bolted in. Can't be discounted
Longer Odds
2 Charlbury
F: 0905XB(7)W(58.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Catherine Cameron )
was racing in Open company last campaign so this a big drop in class
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 20.00
Place1 10 $ 4.40
Place2 8 $ 4.40
Place3 4 $ 1.30
Quinella 8:10 $ 187.50
Trifecta 10:8:4 $ 1272.90
First4 10:8:4:9 $ 5013.60
Double 2:10 $ 32.80
Race 6 - COOKIES KITCHEN 2000
Time: 3:50 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
2 Prisca
F: 12836B(3)W(59.5)
( J-Maria Sanson )
( T-Catherine Cameron )
Not beaten far in a quality Open class field last start and this is a big drop in class. Odds seem generous
Main Danger
3 Boxmoss
Dividend : $3.90, $1.60
Won
F: 44231B(4)W(59.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Chris Wood )
On the quick back up after winning here 9 days ago, its first run over 200om. It has always had a good reputation and now over further ground, we may get to see its true ability
Next Best
1 Golden
F: 210X4B(5)W(60.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie )
Just over a length behind Boxmoss, over 1550m at the beginning of the month. Was resuming then so will be fitter and steps up to 2000m now
Consider
6 El Zoro
F: 54537B(7)W(56.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Phillip Devcich )
Switched back to the turf last Saturday and ran a beauty in a good field. A win wouldn't surprise
Longer Odds
7 Poster Boy
F: X9004B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Ralph Manning )
A pretty decent type on its day and the signs of improvement were there last start
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 3.90
Place1 3 $ 1.60
Place2 10 $ 4.10
Place3 9 $ 6.40
Quinella 3:10 $ 26.60
Trifecta 3:10:9 $ 874.80
First4 3:10:9:6 $ 5022.50
Race 7 - TAB MAIDEN 2000
Time: 4:27 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
1 Aspark Park
F: 0X935B(9)W(58.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Carl Henderson )
Has been running well, without threatening. But has always looked like it would be better over the middle distances and gets its chance today
Main Danger
5 Melkor
Dividend : $5.90, $1.90
Won
F: 63858B(2)W(58.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
Just the 6 runs to date and has shown itself to be better than most. Trainer turns to George Rooke to get the job done today, its first run on the synthetic
Next Best
2 Ferdie's Secret
F: 98603B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Team Rogerson )
Interested to see Jasmine Fawcett reunited with this Rogerson trained runner and this is easier than recent races
Consider
9 The Boss Girls
F: 77764B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Jack Taplin )
( T-Frank Ritchie )
Has gone well in three races, since resuming. Trainer has a good strike rate on the track
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
3 History Maker
F: 93B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Paul Adlington )
Was paying over $50 in both runs to date and nearly caused a boilover last time when finishing within 1/2 length of the winner. Courtney Barnes sticks and is a much improved rider these days