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With Sam O'Malley joining the partnership, it's not surprising to now see this stable with runners going over the jumps. Has good flat record and can make a winning debut
Main Danger
3 Roc Up Ralph
Dividend : $4.20, $1.70
Won
F: 32212B(9)W(67.5)
( J-Hamish McNeill )
( T-Shaun & Emma Clotworthy )
Impressive winner over the hurdles at Te Aroha two back and then ran well in a flat race. The experience it brings is a big plus
Next Best
12 Uhtred
F: 22213B(8)W(66.0)
( J-Corey Wiles )
( T-Sean Cameron )
Another capable flat performer now making hurdling debut and sure to go well. Scratched in a flat race yesterday
Consider
13 Dorothy's Daughter
F: 83341B(12)W(65.5)
( J-Jordan Hart )
( T-Niall Quinn )
Brings hurdling experience and comes into this off a winning run
Longer Odds
4 Skaw Valley
F: P4PP1B(1)W(67.5)
( J-Dean Parker )
( T-Paul Nelson & Corrina McDougal )
Put in a full race last time after being pulled up in prior races, and got home at good odds. Might be in the mix here with a similar performance
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 4.20
Place1 3 $ 1.70
Place2 6 $ 4.50
Place3 11 $ 5.50
Quinella 3:6 $ 33.10
Trifecta 3:6:11 $ 965.30
First4 3:6:11:10 $ 2076.10
Race 2 - JUMP START TARARUA HURDLES
Time: 12:30 PM | Distance: 3000 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
1 Happy Star
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 32636B(8)W(69.0)
( J-Dean Parker )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Kevin Myers will be looking to get another win out of this 10yo and, being a genuine Open hurdler, will be very hard to beat
Main Danger
5 Duke Of Plumpton
F: 88351B(2)W(66.0)
( J-Corey Wiles )
( T-Caley Myers )
Kevin Myers had trained this one in its prime and what a terrific record it has. Daughter Caley has it looking good now and that was an impressive first hurdle success last time
Next Best
3 Never Look Back
F: 9P517B(5)W(66.5)
( J-Gary Walsh )
( T-Gail Temperton )
Won two back and was in a much stronger field last time
Consider
4 The Bambino
Dividend : $7.10, $1.90
Won
F: 43541B(4)W(66.0)
( J-Emily Farr )
( T-Paul Nelson & Corrina McDougal )
Big improvement last time. In the right stable to continue on from here
Longer Odds
2 Taika
F: 1P779B(3)W(68.5)
( J-Mathew Gillies )
( T-Paul Nelson & Corrina McDougal )
Stable has three in the race and this one brings the best CV
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 7.10
Place1 4 $ 1.90
Place2 1 $ 1.90
Place3 6 $ 2.00
Quinella 1:4 $ 12.50
Trifecta 4:1:6 $ 161.20
First4 4:1:6:2 $ 1129.80
Double 3:4 $ 12.70
Race 3 - WENHAM GRAIN & SEED AMATEUR RIDERS
Time: 1:10 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
3 Autumn Beauty
F: 21627B(3)W(68.5)
( J-Scotty MacNab )
( T-Caley Myers )
Disappointed when taken to Te Rapa last week. On the quick back up though, which is a good sign
Main Danger
9 Tramore
F: 86375B(2)W(66.5)
( J-Samantha Weller )
( T-Adam Scott )
Was running in Open handicaps prior to going over the hurdles, without success. Good enough to figure here
Next Best
8 Jacks Pride
F: 09315B(5)W(66.5)
( J-Nicole Jenkins )
( T-Buddy Lammas )
Buddy also runs this 5yo that won its maiden two back. This race is open to many chances
Consider
1 He's All Fabulous
F: 11797B(1)W(69.5)
( J-Dylan Kerrison )
( T-Buddy Lammas )
Disappointing of late but this a whole lot easier ... and rails draw to advantage
Longer Odds
4 Ride The Tide
Dividend : $2.90
Place
F: 85656B(8)W(68.5)
( J-Marieke Simons )
( T-Marieke Simons )
Showed the sign of an improving runner last time and now steps up in distance
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 6.70
Place1 5 $ 1.70
Place2 4 $ 2.90
Place3 11 $ 6.90
Quinella 4:5 $ 25.80
Trifecta 5:4:11 $ 743.80
First4 5:4:11:3 $ 2572.40
Race 4 - SHAMROCK HILLS STEEPLECHASE
Time: 1:44 PM | Distance: 4000 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
1 Run Jakko Run
Dividend : $2.10, $1.20
Won
F: 71615B(7)W(69.0)
( J-Dean Parker )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Well thought of by the trainer and is on the quick back up, after finishing in behind them in the Pakuranga Hunt Cup last week. This much easier
Main Danger
2 Name The Game
F: 46L31B(1)W(67.5)
( J-Emily Farr )
( T-Gail Temperton )
Might only have won its first race three weeks ago but did look a much better prospect than previously. Trainer has had a good few months
Next Best
3 Saint Bernard
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 1P02FB(5)W(66.0)
( J-Hamish McNeill )
( T-Chrissy Bambry )
Looked a very good jumping prospect when winning its hurdle race but didn't go on with it. Well backed in steeple race last time but fell
Consider
4 Invisible Spirit
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 25277B(2)W(66.0)
( J-Corey Wiles )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Kevin Myers runner that hasn't done as well as we thought it might this year. But the fact the trainer has it here, is a recommendation of its chances
Longer Odds
8 Muse
F: 33634B(3)W(64.0)
( J-Michael Roustoby )
( T-Dean Wiles )
Very honest performer from a stable that does well. The best of the outsiders
Champion steeplechaser that, yet to win this campaign, did look near its best at the beginning of its campaign. Fancied but disappointed in the Grand National but freshened and this a whole lot easier
Main Danger
4 Whiskey Tango
Dividend :
Place
F: 4FXP0B(1)W(66.0)
( J-Hamish McNeill )
( T-Bill Thurlow and Sam O’Malley )
Has returned from Australia and only had the one steeplechase run. Surprised to see it so short in the market but that might be an indication of its home work
Next Best
3 Jakama Krystal
Dividend : $5.60, $2.50
Won
F: 5515PB(5)W(66.0)
( J-Jordan Hart )
( T-Peter & Jessica Brosnan )
Sure to give a sight and might be hard to beat if allowed to get too far ahead
Consider
2 Prince Turbo
Dividend : $2.80
Place
F: 94756B(4)W(66.0)
( J-Dean Parker )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Kevin Myers runner that stepped up to the big fences last time
Longer Odds
5 Izymydaad
F: P363LB(2)W(66.0)
( J-Jay Kozaczek )
( T-Ken Duncan & Nicole Jenkins )
13yo that seems to be enjoying its racing and finished third two back. Might get the
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 5.60
Place1 3 $ 2.50
Place2 2 $ 2.80
Quinella 2:3 $ 18.00
Trifecta 3:2:4 $ 119.90
First4 3:2:4 $ 123.00
Race 6 - MAMONA 2100
Time: 3:05 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
3 Touch O'Paradise
F: P8435B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Aaron Bidlake )
A spell of hurdling has brought improvement to this 7yo and racing better than ever
Main Danger
11 Unusual Gem
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 34B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Improved on its debut run to finish just in behind the placegetters two weeks ago. Rails draw and handles the wet
Next Best
2 The Republican
F: 9312PB(3)W(58.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Kevin Myers had a winner on the flat with one his jumpers yesterday. He certainly knows how to prepare them for the circumstances
Consider
1 Craftsman
F: 54255B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Mike Breslin )
Very astute trainer and he now steps it up to 2100m for the first time
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
10 Barbie Doll
F: 0X053B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Gerald Innes )
Trainer/jockey partnership had a winner yesterday and might repeat the dose here
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 19.60
Place1 5 $ 5.30
Place2 4 $ 2.50
Place3 11 $ 2.20
Quinella 4:5 $ 68.50
Trifecta 5:4:11 $ 800.50
First4 5:4:11:2 $ 2825.00
Double 3:5 $ 47.00
Race 7 - PAHIATUA LADIES 1200
Time: 3:44 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
9 Hard Rock Cafe
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 2B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Gerald Innes )
It beat its stablemate into third on this course three weeks ago and that one franked the form when bolting in at Otaki yesterday
Main Danger
1 Soaring Pengshan
Dividend :
Place
F: 0X0X5B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Shane Crawford )
Won a trial in July and we liked its resuming run. Will be improved
Next Best
5 Turn It Up
F: 35X25B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Erin Leighton )
( T-Roydon Bergerson )
Clearly has the ability given it won a trial in May and then ran second when resuming. Drawn wide though
Consider
2 Brady
Dividend : $3.00, $1.80
Won
F: 06B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Neil Connors )
There was money for it on debut but it did nothing. However, proved that wrong when going better last time and Bruno adds to its chances today
Longer Odds
7 Elegant Elle
F: 50XB(1)W(56.5)
( J-Sienna Brown )
( T-Allen Baker )
A win would be a big surprise but is the one that might boost your multis
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 3.00
Place1 2 $ 1.80
Place2 9 $ 2.00
Quinella 2:9 $ 6.60
Trifecta 2:9:1 $ 30.20
First4 2:9:1:10 $ 48.00
Race 8 - WOODVILLE 150YR MILESTONE 1400
Time: 4:16 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
6 Wingman
F: 7202XB(10)W(57.0)
( J-Erin Leighton )
( T-Roydon Bergerson )
Was considered a good prospect after winning on debut and might realise those expectations this season. Raced well in good fields last time up and should take care of these
Main Danger
8 Florin
F: 01331B(8)W(55.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Michael Wallace )
Won it second race at Matamata in June and has been close up in every race since, including winning last time
Next Best
4 Shawshank
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 42311B(6)W(57.5)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Hard to leave this Kevin Myers trained galloper out, after progressing well to win its last two
Consider
1 Shelbyrock'n
F: 43710B(5)W(60.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Shane Brown )
Went from winning by 15 lengths two back to finishing last three weeks ago. This a lot easier and likes to lead. If getting a soft run, hard to pull back
Longer Odds
2 Liquid Les
Dividend : $9.70, $2.30
Won
F: 35X38B(3)W(59.0)
( J-Crystal Lindsay )
( T-Craig Williamson )
Put in some good performances last campaign, when leading. Third up today and might be ready to show up