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Highly tried in first two starts, going straight to Stakes races, so clearly well thought of. Has seen a lot of early money
Main Danger
8 Vegas Lights
Dividend : $3.50, $1.40
Won
F: X5053B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Moira & Kieran Murdoch )
Well drawn and fitter after two runs this campaign, both of in which it finished close up. Jockey riding well for a while now
Next Best
6 Chataya
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 32254B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Shane Crawford )
Progressed nicely to finish in the money a couple of times in its last campaign. Resumes after 10 weeks and fresh up record not good though
Consider
2 Magee
F: X0736B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Sienna Brown )
( T-Davina Waddell )
Place prospects best as has 4 lengths to make up on Vegas Lights from last start
Longer Odds
7 Chicflix
Dividend : $4.90
Place
F: X6320B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Lynsey Satherley )
( T-Paul Mirabelli )
Resuming and might show up with Lynsey Satherley riding well, and inside gate to advantage
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 3.50
Place1 8 $ 1.40
Place2 6 $ 1.70
Place3 7 $ 4.90
Quinella 6:8 $ 6.20
Trifecta 8:6:7 $ 126.90
First4 8:6:7:2 $ 573.10
Race 2 - ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES F&M MAIDEN
Time: 1:18 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
4 Blusweyhooves
Dividend : $4.50, $1.60
Won
F: 34653B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Ralph Manning )
Has looked capable of winning one in its 6 starts to date, all on Heavy ground, and the better track conditions can bring the improvement today
Main Danger
3 Cheerful Smile
Dividend : $1.10
Place
F: 696X2B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Jenna Mahoney )
Best run to date when resuming three weeks ago, when over this distance. Drew wide that day and needs to overcome gate 9 here today
Next Best
11 What She Wants
F: 00X76B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Shaun & Emma Clotworthy )
In behind Rocking when resuming two back and that one was most impressive when going back to back last Sunday
Consider
2 Dragon Blossom
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 22X63B(8)W(57.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Pam Gerard will be sure to have this one in good shape to resume after a month off the track. Goes in but it does have a wide draw to overcome
Longer Odds
7 Epsilon
F: 47008B(6)W(57.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
Interesting to note trainer took this one down to Riccarton last start. That travel can sharpen them up
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 4.50
Place1 4 $ 1.60
Place2 3 $ 1.10
Place3 2 $ 1.70
Quinella 3:4 $ 6.40
Trifecta 4:3:2 $ 35.20
First4 4:3:2:6 $ 163.60
Double 8:4 $ 10.30
Race 3 - THE HOMESTEAD SPORTS BAR & BISTRO MAIDEN 1200
Time: 1:53 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
4 Transcend
Dividend : $2.60, $1.30
Won
F: 2XB(4)W(55.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
Looks the winner here. Came to debut in May, after going well at the trials, and ran well to be beaten less than 1/2 length. Spelled then and will have developed over that period
Main Danger
2 Lydiard Park
F:B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
On debut after winning its only trial nicely. Likely to be better suited to this soft track too
Next Best
5 Heloisa
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 33XB(6)W(55.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance Noble )
Took the experience of its debut run forward to place in a Stakes race, before being spelled in April. stable has a good strike rate with fresh up runners and that's supported by the early money
Consider
1 Granger
F: 3XB(1)W(57.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Danny Walker & Arron Tata )
Resumes after a nice introductory run in May and has rails draw to advantage today
Longer Odds
8 Cirque Du Rose
F: 9XB(5)W(55.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Sam Mynott )
First run since March when it was highly tried. This easier and Sam Collett takes over the reins
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 2.60
Place1 4 $ 1.30
Place2 11 $ 16.20
Place3 5 $ 1.30
Quinella 4:11 $ 192.00
Trifecta 4:11:5 $ 925.00
First4 4:11:5:6 $ 2018.60
Race 4 - KENSINGTON TAVERN MAIDEN 1200
Time: 2:29 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
5 Daring Dame
Dividend : $2.10, $1.10
Won
F: 3223XB(1)W(56.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance Noble )
Looked very promising in 4 starts last campaign, so much so it started at a prohibitive $1.20 in its last run in April, prior to being spelled. Did it nicely when winning its trial two weeks ago and expected to win
Main Danger
2 Apollo Warrior
F: 44B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Bridget Grylls )
( T-Dean Wiles )
Won two trials prior to its two starts last month, where it was well supported and wasn't far off the placegetters
Next Best
7 Zenzero Girl
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 57655B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Grant & Tana Shaw )
Form is better than its formline would suggest as it has been close up in tight finishes in its last two. Joe Doyle adds to its chances
Consider
12 I Dunnet
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 3B(9)W(56.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Kenny Rae )
Locally trained by good trainer and nearly upset them at $46 on debut. Will be better for that but has a very wide draw to overcome
Longer Odds
8 Withallmydream
F: 5B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Jenna Mahoney )
Here's one to take a note of after its good effort on debut. Matt Cameron sticks and it has drawn well
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 2.10
Place1 5 $ 1.10
Place2 7 $ 1.70
Place3 12 $ 2.20
Quinella 5:7 $ 4.60
Trifecta 5:7:12 $ 28.90
First4 5:7:12:6 $ 117.70
Double 4:5 $ 3.70
Treble 4:4:5 $ 20.20
Race 5 - BRIDGEHOUSE WARKWORTH MAIDEN 2100
Time: 3:02 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
4 Vougeot
F: 45B(4)W(58.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Taking a chance with this Pam Gerard runner as her stable looks likely to strike at anytime. Went well when stepped up to middle distance last start
Main Danger
1 Mobilized
F: 4433B(11)W(58.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Shaun & Emma Clotworthy )
Although drawn wide, it's shown us enough to think it can go close today. All runs have been in the Heavy so far
Next Best
11 Tempest Moon
F: 74X42B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Bridget Grylls )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
5yo that looks like it will be winning soon if its last run is anything to go by. This step up to 2100m today will also suit it better and gets every chance from its rails draw
Consider
10 Haughty
Dividend : $4.10, $1.80
Won
F: 79233B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Conor and Sarah Fahy )
7 placings from its 13 starts so it can't be left out of calculations. Stepped up to 2000m for the first time last start and finished close up
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
5 Complimenterry
Dividend : $3.90
Place
F: 30X47B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Terry Powell )
Looks the odds value with Sam Collett taking the reins. Has been finishing to good effect in races up to 1600m so this should be more to its liking
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 4.10
Place1 10 $ 1.80
Place2 2 $ 2.10
Place3 5 $ 3.90
Quinella 2:10 $ 12.20
Trifecta 10:2:5 $ 320.70
First4 10:2:5:11 $ 1962.80
Race 6 - LION RED 2100
Time: 3:39 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
8 Tide And Time
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 84264B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Kenny Rae )
Local trainer has two in the race and they both rate a chance. But this one is up to middle distance for the first time and that should suit. Furthermore, Jasmine rides the track well
Main Danger
1 Hula Beat
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 45076B(2)W(59.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Shaun & Emma Clotworthy )
Ran in a strong Open field at Te Rapa last time and wasn't far away. Loves the Heavy so suited if the track deteriorates
Next Best
2 I'm Lulu
F: 42431B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Todd McDonald )
Albeit it had dropped back to R75 when winning impressively here last time, it was over 1600m .... and it is yet to win at this distance. Up 2.5kg as well so we don't see it winning
Consider
4 Dancin In The Dark
Dividend : $6.00, $1.80
Won
F: L1413B(5)W(58.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Ralph Manning )
Stable runners have been going well and interested to note Michael McNab rides, despite having ridden Richie's Dream last time
Longer Odds
10 Ravenna Rose
F: 8X649B(8)W(54.5)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Donna Logan )
Home track and with Matt Cameron riding and the additional distance, is a chance in a open field
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 6.00
Place1 4 $ 1.80
Place2 8 $ 2.10
Place3 1 $ 2.20
Quinella 4:8 $ 21.90
Trifecta 4:8:1 $ 250.00
First4 4:8:1:2 $ 643.30
Double 10:4 $ 12.30
Race 7 - THE WARKWORTH INN 1400
Time: 4:14 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
1 Play It Again Sam
F: 1B(5)W(59.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Barbara Kennedy )
Such a good trainer and has two in the race here, this one looking to remain unbeaten. Given her husband has taken the reins on this 4yo, it has to be the top pick on that, and what it showed on debut
Main Danger
6 Life Of Riley
F: 23X1B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie )
Resumed after a 3 month spell to win with a bit in hand at Rotorua three weeks ago. Looks to be a smart galloper
Next Best
3 Dancing Dream
Dividend : $5.60, $2.00
Won
F: 69313B(10)W(57.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Kenny Rae )
Won here two back, with Highly Anticipated back in third. That was on a Soft5 and gets those conditions again today
Consider
7 Miss Seth
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: X4461B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Kenny Rae )
Same trainer as Dancing Dream and not without a chance. Stepped up to 1600m last time and the extra distance produced the desired result
Longer Odds
5 Alaskan
F: 1596XB(6)W(57.0)
( J-Bridget Grylls )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
resumes after running in the Oaks in March last time. Talented and should go well fresh over this sprint distance
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 5.60
Place1 3 $ 2.00
Place2 7 $ 2.50
Place3 8 $ 1.90
Quinella 3:7 $ 27.80
Trifecta 3:7:8 $ 214.20
First4 3:7:8:11 $ 2975.90
Race 8 - WED 17 DECEMBER CHRISTMAS AT THE RACES HCP 1400
Time: 4:49 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
11 Is That All
Dividend : $2.20, $1.40
Won
F:B(6)W(54.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Tony Pike )
Tony Pike won with a very classy 3yo just over a week ago and this 4yo might follow in its steps. Has really impressed at the trials and can win this before going on to better things
Main Danger
1 Winexpress
F: 39X70B(8)W(60.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Shaun & Emma Clotworthy )
Don't let its 11th place finish last start put you off ... it was in fact less than 4 1/2 lengths behind the winner. Senior rider gets the leg up today
Next Best
4 Coincidental
F: 857X7B(9)W(57.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Barbara Kennedy )
Trainer said she was hopeful of a good run with this one here, when resuming, and although well supported in the market, it showed little. It will be a different story today
Consider
2 Patsy Spirit
F: 670X5B(5)W(59.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Eamonn Green )
Comes off its resuming run on the synthetic to run on the turf here and over a more suitable distance. Sam Collett sticks
Longer Odds
8 Jabeur
F: 27255B(10)W(55.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Shane Crawford )
Just 3 lengths behind Rocking last time and that might be good form. judging by how impressive that one was when winning last Sunday