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Down from the north. Good run on debut after two stylish trial wins and with that race day experience behind it, should put these away, despite the wide draw
Main Danger
1 Amazing Son
Dividend : $3.80, $1.40
Won
F: 22B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Third up after running two seconds to date. Beaten by good looking prospects in both those runs and won't be long in winning itself, maybe today
Next Best
9 Rubirosa
F: 3B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Kevin Myers )
After signalling its ability at the trials prior, it ran promisingly when on debut at Riccarton. Locally trained
Consider
5 Dark Toronado
F:B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Jo Rathbone )
Locally trained and on debut after a winning trial. Trainer has had a great run
Longer Odds
8 My Ferrari
F: 4X3B(1)W(56.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Gerald Innes )
Won two trials before resuming and not far away at 1 3/4 lengths. Rails draw
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 3.80
Place1 1 $ 1.40
Place2 10 $ 1.70
Place3 3 $ 1.50
Quinella 1:10 $ 8.40
Trifecta 1:10:3 $ 65.40
First4 1:10:3:8 $ 352.50
Race 2 - DAVE HOSKIN CARRIERS MDN 1340
Time: 12:20 PM | Distance: 1340 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
2 Nightowl
F: 2B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
Good effort to finish second in only race, especially considering it came out of gate 11. Looks to be its chance with the pre-race favourite opting to run in Race 1
Main Danger
7 Time After Time
F: 0X5B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Frankie Barrett )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Two race day runs without success but has looked good in the two trials it has won. Local training guru Kevin Myers will have brought the improvement
Next Best
5 Our Giulia
Dividend :
Place
F: 4254XB(4)W(56.5)
( J-Erin Leighton )
( T-Roydon Bergerson )
5yo that hasn't done a lot to date and now resumes after a 4 month break. Shorter in the market than we would have expected so worth keeping onside
Consider
8 Zashubo
F: 6B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
From a very good stable. It will be a much better proposition this time after the experience of race day run
Longer Odds
4 All In Vain
F:B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Jade Zuppicich )
On debut. Trainer that has a good strike rate and there's not much depth in the race
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 6.70
Place1 6 $ 3.00
Place2 3 $ 5.80
Quinella 3:6 $ 33.60
Trifecta 6:3:5 $ 468.80
First4 6:3:5:8 $ 1437.70
Race 3 - WHANGANUI CHRONICLE 1340
Time: 12:53 PM | Distance: 1340 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
5 Sam's Turn
F: 1B(2)W(59.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray )
4yo that has been given time, having had only the one race when in won on debut on the synthetic in July. This trainer/jockey's strike race is massive
Main Danger
1 Crunchie Boy
F: 129X2B(1)W(60.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Bill Thurlow and Sam O’Malley )
It took a while to win one, last campaign, but has now won two. But more significantly, it looked like it was even better since its spell when unlucky to lose out in a photo finish when resuming. Rails draw
Next Best
3 Humza Bey
Dividend : $5.40, $1.90
Won
F: 1B(12)W(59.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Joshua Lavelle & Sacha Rennie )
Good effort to win on debut on a Heavy track in Hawera and clearly a 4yo with ability. Home track but drawn wide
Consider
12 Rosesrred
F: 90716B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Tracey Bliss )
Won a R65 two back and, with this good apprentice's allowance, remains on the same weight
Longer Odds
11 Monologue
Dividend : $4.20
Place
F: 5130XB(7)W(56.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Alexander Fieldes )
Looks a capable type and resumes. Trained by good local trainer
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 5.40
Place1 3 $ 1.90
Place2 8 $ 4.30
Place3 11 $ 4.20
Quinella 3:8 $ 61.90
Trifecta 3:8:11 $ 733.10
First4 3:8:11:12 $ 6722.80
Double 6:3 $ 32.10
Treble 1:6:3 $ 135.80
Race 4 - CLOUDSOFT ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS OPN HCP 1200
Time: 1:25 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
9 Mary Shan
Dividend : $2.50, $1.40
Won
F: 2720XB(5)W(54.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Has always been highly rated, racing against the best over the last two seasons. Now a 5yo, we can expect to see it winning a few and Andrew Forsman will have it tuned up for its return, in a race with $50k stakemoney
Main Danger
10 Cosentino
F: 01211B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray )
Has matured into a nice galloper, winning 3 of its last 4. That includes the $100k Championship Final on the Awapuni synthetic last start and now it presented with its toughest to date
Next Best
5 Caitlyns Wish
F: 54134B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Maria Sanson )
( T-Stephen Autridge )
This one looks some EW value. Down from the north, it is twice a winner from three starts on the track
Consider
7 Farravallo
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 25352B(3)W(54.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Roydon Bergerson )
Much improved in its last two runs, finishing close up, and can't be left out of caculations
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
1 Turn The Ace
F: 3720XB(7)W(61.5)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Suzy Gordon )
With the 3kg claim, and resuming after a winning trial, this 9 time winner is a real chance and goes in as our odds player
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 2.50
Place1 9 $ 1.40
Place2 4 $ 3.70
Place3 7 $ 1.70
Quinella 4:9 $ 22.80
Trifecta 9:4:7 $ 163.90
First4 9:4:7:2 $ 756.00
Race 5 - HS DYKE WANGANUI GUINEAS 3YO 1200 (L)
Time: 2:00 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 80000
Top Pick
1 To Bravery Born
F: 430X1B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that won on this track when on debut last year. Got home by a bare margin at Taupo two weeks ago but that will have put the finishing touches on it for this race. Inside draw
Main Danger
9 Platinum Diamond
Dividend : $2.70, $1.50
Won
F: 4111B(8)W(55.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Hard to think this Lisa Latta runner won't be there at the business end after winning its last 3 of 4 races. Former champion jockey is riding well and sticks with it
Next Best
11 War Princess
F: 110XB(5)W(55.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Peter Didham )
Won both its starts before finding the opposition a bit tough in a G1 in its last start, and then subsequently spelled. Resumes after 5 month break and looked forward when winning recent trial
Consider
2 Country Salon
F: 5122B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Gavin Sharrock )
Runner up to Platinum Diamond in last two and now resumes after a short break. This stable does get them going well in that state
Longer Odds
3 Daylight Robbery
F: 1274XB(1)W(57.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Gavin Sharrock )
Resumes from a stable that does well with fresh up runners. Rails draw adds to chances
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 2.70
Place1 9 $ 1.50
Place2 5 $ 2.00
Place3 8 $ 6.80
Quinella 5:9 $ 8.40
Trifecta 9:5:8 $ 271.50
First4 9:5:8:3 $ 1809.70
Double 9:9 $ 11.10
Race 6 - TAKE IT EASY TOURS 1600
Time: 2:43 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
5 Zanzibar
F: 12212B(6)W(59.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Andrew Forsman has brought huge improvement to this 5yo and it won a R65 by over 8 lengths, two back. Looked likely to take out the Inter-provincial last time when taking the lead into the straight but just outrun in later stages. Drops back in ratings today
Main Danger
4 Knock Off
Dividend : $5.10, $2.30
Won
F: 4X131B(4)W(59.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Gerard Cvitanovich )
Has been in solid form this campaign and runs in this grade again, after winning a R75 at Otaki in July. Only up 1/2kg though with local apprentice's claim
Next Best
13 Summer Breeze
F: 71652B(9)W(54.5)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Tawhiti Hina )
Two wins from just 8 starts and recent form good. Wide draw a concern
Consider
9 Danjuro
F: 5115XB(2)W(56.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Peter Didham )
Resuming and a winner of three of 15 starts. Has a good fresh up record and inside draw to advantage
Longer Odds
12 My Alibi
F: 027X1B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Matthew Eales )
Just got the nod in at the right time to win at big odds when fresh up. Improved for that and stable runners have been running well over the last few months
Certainly has the current form to suggest it will be in the money, having won its last three over a 7 week period. This doesn't look any tougher and odds at EW value
Main Danger
6 Urenui
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 9X223B(7)W(54.5)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Debbie Harris )
Has been close up in all 3 runs since resuming, including second to our Top Pick two starts ago. Will appreciate stepping up to middle distance now and hard to beat
Next Best
8 Bozo
Dividend : $5.30, $2.20
Won
F: 81163B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Local trainer has progressed this one well and mightn't be far away today
Consider
4 Trav
F: 9417XB(1)W(57.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Raymond Connors )
Has the ability to be winning this but clearly, having won the Auckland Cup two back, this is well short of it preferred distance. But locally trained and often these stayers sprint well fresh up
Longer Odds
9 Kick On
F: 77484B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Sarah O'Malley )
( T-Kevin Myers )
The field has lost its depth with scratchings and gives this locally trained runner a place chance
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 5.30
Place1 8 $ 2.20
Place2 6 $ 2.00
Quinella 6:8 $ 7.80
Trifecta 8:6:10 $ 94.20
First4 8:6:10:4 $ 393.40
Double 4:8 $ 18.70
Race 8 - ST JOHNS CLUB 2040
Time: 3:52 PM | Distance: 2040 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
6 The Finnster
Dividend : $3.20, $1.90
Won
F: 04742B(6)W(58.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Chrissy Bambry )
Twice a winner on the track, this looks like its opportunity to get back in the winner's circle. Led the up and just outmuscled in the straight at Hawera last time and now Chris Dell is reunited with it
Main Danger
10 Smartroad
F: 658X2B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Tony Corric )
Will be much improved for its fresh up second last time. Wasn't far away from a galloper with a good reputation then and should be followed
Next Best
5 Textbook
F: 55475B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Lydia Pickford )
Looked an exciting prospect last season but form went off the boil. Better last time and could be ready to challenge them
Consider
11 Cocktail Lad
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 03030B(10)W(55.5)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Anna Clement )
Huge run from a long way back, two back. Twice a winner on this track
Longer Odds
12 Dojakata
F: 89449B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Tawhiti Hina )
A bit disappointing in its first start over ground two weeks ago but was going well at one stage and deserves another chance
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 3.20
Place1 6 $ 1.90
Place2 11 $ 1.60
Place3 4 $ 4.60
Quinella 6:11 $ 10.40
Trifecta 6:11:4 $ 195.10
First4 6:11:4:12 $ 938.90
Race 9 - TRIBUTE TO MR RACING IAN BOYLAND 2040
Time: 4:28 PM | Distance: 2040 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
7 Our Lady Brooke
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 03122B(10)W(58.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Bill Thurlow and Sam O’Malley )
This 6yo mare should send punters home happy, if running up to recent form. Trained up the road from this track, it has been close up in all recent runs and Michael McNab adds the value today
Main Danger
9 Leprekhan
F: 71423B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Niall Quinn )
Broke maidens here over the distance in June and has held its form well since. Exceeded expectations with a good run in a conditions race last start
Next Best
4 Another Won't Hurt
Dividend : $4.50
Place
F: L15B(8)W(59.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Adam Scott )
A huge price when winning only its second start a month ago, as a 6yo. Excellent run when up in class last time and could well be winning again today
Consider
6 Call A Friend
F: 02862B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Mike Breslin )
Just beaten by a well thought of galloper last time at Taupo and this field is well within its capability
Longer Odds
1 He's All Fabulous
F: 91179B(11)W(60.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Buddy Lammas )
Interesting to see how this one goes as hasn't done a lot in last two races, after winning both runs prior. Outside our Top Pick, we think there's plenty of chances and this is one of them