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Has been terrific in last three runs and fought hard to get the nod go its way two weeks ago
Main Danger
3 Diamond Jak
F: 68315B(1)W(55.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Mark Brosnan )
Just over 2 1/2 lengths behind Drop Of Something at te Rapa and looks the main challenger here. Might come down to which one adapts to the Soft5 best
Next Best
6 Cleese
F: 2X847B(7)W(54.0)
( J-Jack Taplin )
( T-John Bell )
This John Bell runner could surprise them at EW odds. 3kg claimer up today so 5 1/2kg better in from two weeks ago
Consider
2 Khan Hunter
F: 42253B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Maria Sanson )
( T-Antony Fuller )
Good run last time after nearly two months off the track. Will have taken improvement and this 2100m more suitable
Longer Odds
9 Rua Rocks
F: 87775B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Rihaan Goyaram )
( T-Carl Henderson )
This is the one to boost your multis. Scratched last week
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 4.60
Place1 4 $ 1.80
Place2 1 $ 1.80
Place3 8 $ 3.80
Quinella 1:4 $ 9.80
Trifecta 4:1:8 $ 242.90
First4 4:1:8:2 $ 1146.10
Race 2 - YOURRIDE 2200
Time: 12:34 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 75000
Top Pick
14 Santa Catalina
F: 404X3B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Peter & Shaun McKay )
Rory Hutchings returns to NZ racing today and he hit the ground running on his last spell here. He might do the same again today as this one went well when resuming, and will find the 2200m here more suitable
Main Danger
6 Sweet But Psycho
F: 9X402B(12)W(58.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Dropped back to R65 last time and that saw good improvement, finishing close up. Finished well over the 1500m at Te Rapa so extra distance today will suit but does have a wide draw to overcome
Next Best
7 I Park
Dividend : $2.80
Place
F: 9XB04B(7)W(58.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Lauren Brennan )
Nice odds considering it was less than a 1/2 length behind Sweet But Psycho after will favour today's track conditions
Consider
2 Hot Line Bling
F: X0172B(3)W(59.0)
( J-Rihaan Goyaram )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
Has looked stronger as a 5yo and close up in last 3 runs. Comes off the synthetic today
Longer Odds
8 Eloise
F: 27924B(10)W(57.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Ran in a conditions race last time and now in a R65. Craig Grylls takes the reins
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 11.00
Place1 1 $ 3.30
Place2 7 $ 2.80
Place3 4 $ 4.80
Quinella 1:7 $ 52.20
Trifecta 1:7:4 $ 1424.80
First4 1:7:4:6 $ 16949.10
Double 4:1 $ 64.30
Race 3 - JOIN TAB RACING CLUB 1600
Time: 1:09 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 75000
Top Pick
7 Si Exquis
F: 22X54B(4)W(58.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Simon & Katrina Alexander )
Third up today and should be at peak fitness. Recent runs have been good and well drawn here
Main Danger
6 Scarlet Temple
F: 42812B(3)W(58.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Debbie Sweeney )
Just the five starts and since coming off the synthetic, has shown much improved form. Both those runs were in the Heavy though
Next Best
9 Faultless
F: X51X2B(12)W(57.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Peter & Shaun McKay )
Would be out top pick but for the draw. Really liked its run over 1100m at Taupo and this 1600mm should be just perfect now
Consider
4 Mister Meaner
F: X4313B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Sam Mynott )
Broke through for maiden win on synthetic at 14th start, two starts ago, after placing 4 times. So ability is there but this is harder and place chance looks best
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
3 Gate Crashers
F: 0X31XB(14)W(59.0)
( J-Rihaan Goyaram )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
Won its third race in the autumn and then spelled, to give it time to mature. Resumes and has seen early support
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 20.80
Place1 2 $ 5.90
Place2 16 $ 3.30
Place3 13 $ 3.00
Quinella 2:16 $ 75.80
Trifecta 2:16:13 $ 2112.80
First4 2:16:13:14 $ 20000.00
Treble 4:1:2 $ 1005.10
Race 4 - SISTEMA 1100
Time: 1:43 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 75000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
2 Cool 'N' Fast
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 10XB(2)W(59.5)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
The long awaited return of what was a very exciting prospect as a 2yo, when fancied to win the Karaka Millions. Disappointed and has been given time, albeit regular trials over the last year. Went nicely to win its most recent trial at Taupo
Main Danger
8 First Dance
Dividend : $6.80, $2.20
Won
F: 4250XB(4)W(58.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance Noble )
Although at $80 in the market when it last raced, The Kiwi in March, it was probably its best performance. We could see good things of this one this spring
Next Best
7 Zenith
F: 12B(5)W(59.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-John Bell )
John Bell has had a very good strike rate this year and 4yo is one of his most recent winners. Promising and definitely a chance
Consider
5 Hard Roca
F: 349X3B(11)W(59.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Bit of money there for this Andrew Forsman runner when it resumed 2 weeks ago, and ran well to be beaten just 3/4 length. Takes improvement but tough task drawn out wide
Longer Odds
9 One More Dance
F: 2641XB(7)W(57.5)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Ross McCarroll )
In its 8th start, broke through for its maiden win in February, and then put out to mature. That's a good sign for their future races and resumes today
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 6.80
Place1 8 $ 2.20
Place2 1 $ 6.60
Place3 2 $ 2.40
Quinella 1:8 $ 87.30
Trifecta 8:1:2 $ 846.30
First4 8:1:2:12 $ 11111.10
Double 2:8 $ 93.90
Race 5 - RICH HILL STUD 1200
Time: 2:17 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 75000
Top Pick
11 Carsolio
F: 25X1B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Well rated by Opie to get home with a bit to spare at Taupo, when resuming 3 weeks ago. Fitter and rails draw to advantage here
Main Danger
2 Have A Crack
Dividend : $4.60, $2.40
Won
F: LX1B(12)W(58.5)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Chad Ormsby )
Trainer will be disappointed to have drawn such a wide gate, as are we, because it caught the eye when winning its first race in NZ in style. Could still win
Next Best
10 Liechtenstein
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 2381B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Tony Pike )
Resumed on the synthetic at Cambridge last month and the improvement from its spell was evident. With the Pike stable runners going well generally, it has to be followed
Consider
6 Toruk Makto
F: X840XB(4)W(57.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Bruce Wallace & Grant Cooksley )
Resuming. Surprised to see it open so short in the market so including it, as it might well have improved since its last race in march
Longer Odds
7 Beau Miller
F: 245B(12)W(57.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Janenne Dalley )
Another that has been drawn very wide so will need everything to go right. But there has been positive expectations for it in its last two runs
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 4.60
Place1 2 $ 2.40
Place2 14 $ 4.40
Place3 10 $ 1.80
Quinella 2:14 $ 45.50
Trifecta 2:14:10 $ 532.60
First4 2:14:10:3 $ 3327.20
Race 6 - SIR COLIN MEADS TROPHY (L)
Time: 2:49 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 110000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
2 Hostility
F: 22XB(9)W(57.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that came to debut in March with a big reputation but got turned over at $1.30. Redeemed itself behind a good one next time before being spelled. Won a trial here last week and can get off to a winning start for this campaign
Main Danger
3 He Who Dares
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 125XB(1)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Another Te Akau runner resuming and won't be far away, after trials. Advantage of rails draw
Next Best
1 Landlock
F: 2524XB(3)W(57.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Cody Cole )
Hardly put a foot wrong in its 2yo races and finished a lengths behind Hostility when it raced in March. Resumes and won its only race in a fresh up state
Consider
4 Bulgari
F: 1XB(12)W(57.0)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Darryn & Briar Weatherley )
Won its only race in April and then saved for the spring campaign. Stable has a good strike rate with its fresh up runners but has drawn wide
Longer Odds
6 Storm Front
F: 1X8XB(11)W(57.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Tony Pike )
With both trainer and jockey performing well, looks a 'roughies' chance
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 69.90
Place1 8 $ 11.90
Place2 3 $ 1.90
Place3 11 $ 4.10
Quinella 3:8 $ 219.80
Trifecta 8:3:11 $ 5080.80
First4 8:3:11:1 $ 22933.20
Double 2:8 $ 139.50
Treble 8:2:8 $ 2383.20
Race 7 - GOLD TRAIL STAKES (G3)
Time: 3:25 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 150000
Top Pick
3 Little Black Dress
F: 11X4B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Ran the perfect warm up race at Taupo, when seen finishing to effect over 1100m. Should be spot on today and the extra 100m ideal
Main Danger
2 In Haste
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 21X1B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Given a peach of a ride by Opie three weeks ago when beating a number of these, with a bit in hand. Will be better for the race and rails draw to advantage
Next Best
7 Lollapalooza
Dividend : $5.90, $1.90
Won
F: 38X2B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall )
Ran well as a 2yo and then nearly surprised them when just beaten by In Haste at Taupo. Has clearly developed over its spell and just needs to overcome wide draw to be testing them
Consider
1 To Cap It All
F: 123X3B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Impressive in three runs in the summer before being spelled. Ran nicely when resuming at Taupo and that will have sharpened it up nicely for this
Longer Odds
4 Too Sweet
F: 1063XB(10)W(56.5)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Roydon Bergerson )
Up from the CD and not without a chance. Progressed nicely as a 2yo, its last run in April being its best
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 5.90
Place1 7 $ 1.90
Place2 2 $ 1.40
Place3 6 $ 4.10
Quinella 2:7 $ 10.00
Trifecta 7:2:6 $ 255.30
First4 7:2:6:4 $ 1455.30
Race 8 - KINGMAKERS SYNDICATION 1300
Time: 4:00 PM | Distance: 1300 m | Prize $ 75000
Top Pick
17 Age Of Discovery
F: 1X6X3B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that had its troubles but, after winning a trial at Taupo in early August, we expected it to win its resuming run. Went OK and we're sticking with it
Main Danger
12 Zormella
F: 1012XB(5)W(56.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Two wins from 5 starts and just missed in a photo finish in a Stakes race in April. That form speaks for itself and will be there at the business end
Next Best
10 Arabian Songbird
Dividend : $8.70, $3.00
Won
F: X110XB(8)W(56.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
This 5yo mare has won three of its 8 starts and will be winning again this campaign, maybe today. Distance should be ideal at this stage of its preparation
Consider
14 Dramatic Miss
F: 6233XB(12)W(55.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
A nice mare and, after two trials, will go well on its resuming run today. But does have a wide draw to contend with
Longer Odds
3 Cannon Hill
F: 1X21XB(7)W(63.0)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Tony Pike )
We've always liked the look of this Tony Pike runner and it showed much improved form in its last campaign. Definitely the 'odds player' for us in this
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 8.70
Place1 10 $ 3.00
Place2 8 $ 7.40
Place3 6 $ 2.80
Quinella 8:10 $ 112.30
Trifecta 10:8:6 $ 1711.00
First4 10:8:6:13 $ 14673.30
Double 7:10 $ 51.60
Race 9 - PROISIR PLATE (G1)
Time: 4:35 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 400000
Top Pick
12 La Crique
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 2222XB(10)W(57.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Simon & Katrina Alexander )
What a terrific field we have for this G1 and there are many potential winners. This mare impressed us in the way it won its two trials to prepare and with a good track/distance record, is our pick
Main Danger
11 Legarto
F: 6X13XB(3)W(57.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Ken & Bev Kelso )
A beautiful mare and you have to think it can win, having a great fresh up record as well as its ability. Vinnie Colgan takes over the reins and rode it in its trial to prepare
Next Best
9 Tuxedo
F: 217X1B(12)W(58.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
Mightn't have beaten much when resuming but you had to like the way it did it, with plenty in hand. In for a big campaign
Consider
13 Grail Seeker
F: X160XB(8)W(57.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Another with a great fresh up record and tons of ability. Will be coming wide and can't be left out of your calculations
Longer Odds
14 Qali Al Farrasha
F: 2223XB(11)W(57.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau were reported as being very happy with its preparations and trials. Progressive last campaign and one to watch in the weeks ahead
Results
Race Dividends
Win 15 $ 36.70
Place1 15 $ 7.40
Place2 12 $ 2.20
Place3 16 $ 4.00
Quinella 12:15 $ 113.60
Trifecta 15:12:16 $ 2872.10
First4 15:12:16:5 $ 21521.20
Race 10 - HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1600
Time: 5:08 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 75000
Top Pick
1 Agera
F: 34311B(8)W(62.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Tony Pike )
The Tony Pike stable is on a good run and this 6yo has been contributing to that. Comes off the synthetic and Opie rides again
Main Danger
16 Elysian Fields
Dividend : $2.80
Place
F: 78X41B(7)W(54.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Terry Powell )
Steps up to R75 and 1600m after clearing out to win by 7 lengths over 1400m last start. Although an 8yo, it can still foot it with them and gets every chance from a good draw
Next Best
5 Solidify
F: 97422B(5)W(60.0)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Team Rogerson )
Good to seen this runner starting to run well again as it was a very exciting prospect in its day. Rory takes the reins and adds to its chances
Consider
14 Tenfoot Tall
F: 53121B(17)W(55.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Vicki Prendergast )
With its win two weeks ago, this promising 4yo extended its record from 5 starts to two wins and two places. But for the wide draw, would be rated higher
Longer Odds
8 The Prophet
F: 14X1XB(14)W(59.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Cody Cole )
Resumes in a R75, having won in that grade when last on the track in April. Wide draw but good jockeys can overcome that.