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Has been well backed this campaign and finished close up in all races except the lat one, which we're putting down to the heavy track. Good draw and this surface will suit it better
Main Danger
9 Zivou
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F:B(6)W(56.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Progressed to win its last trial here three weeks ago and is now on debut. Warren Kennedy rides and sure to get every chance
Next Best
12 Passiflora
Dividend : $4.90, $1.90
Won
F:B(9)W(54.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie )
On debut, having been impressive when winning its last trial two weeks ago by over 4 lengths. The wide draw is the concern
Consider
1 My Faith
F: 83492B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Sienna Brown )
( T-Stephen Ralph )
Much improved run last start when beaten just 3/4 length
Longer Odds
8 Berry Brown
F: 07XB(8)W(56.5)
( J-Rihaan Goyaram )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Just the two races just under a year ago before being spelled. Trained by Andrew Forsman and now resumes
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 4.90
Place1 12 $ 1.90
Place2 9 $ 1.30
Place3 7 $ 2.70
Quinella 9:12 $ 4.80
Trifecta 12:9:7 $ 89.90
First4 12:9:7:1 $ 463.50
Race 2 - TCL EARTHWORKS 970
Time: 1:18 PM | Distance: 970 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
3 Electric Zou
F: 16012B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Jim Collett )
Couldn't quite get the better of Seamsaw here three weeks ago, having beaten it easily the run before. Well drawn today and can lead them home here
Main Danger
2 Brazen Affair
Dividend : $3.50, $1.60
Won
F: 22121B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that hasn't been out of the first two in its last 5 starts. Opie rides again and won't be far away
Next Best
1 Seamsew
F: 45151B(5)W(62.0)
( J-Rihaan Goyaram )
( T-Mark Treweek )
After being beaten nearly 4 lengths by Electric Zou two starts ago, showed good improvement to get the better of it last time. Hard to beat
Consider
4 Shavasana
Dividend : $2.80
Place
F: 27313B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie )
Won two back and not far off Seamsaw last time so has to be in the mix
Longer Odds
5 Agile
F: 8X761B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Team Rogerson )
First run for two months when a winner out of gate 10. Resumes from rails draw and good jockey takes the reins
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 3.50
Place1 2 $ 1.60
Place2 4 $ 2.80
Quinella 2:4 $ 9.20
Trifecta 2:4:6 $ 215.50
First4 2:4:6:1 $ 710.70
Double 12:2 $ 15.70
Race 3 - SADDLERY WAREHOUSE MAIDEN 1300
Time: 1:53 PM | Distance: 1300 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
7 Russian Blues
F: 4B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Nice introductory run on the turf at Taupo three weeks ago, when well supported. Improves and will find the firmer ground on the synthetic more to its liking
Main Danger
8 Fairy Dream
Dividend : $3.40, $2.00
Won
F:B(6)W(54.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Also trained by the same one as our Top Pick and was an expensive yearling purchase. Sure to go close
Next Best
2 Vendabelle
Dividend :
Place
F: 9448XB(7)W(56.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Ken & Bev Kelso )
Looked capable last campaign, in better fields than this, and now resumes after a six month spell. Stable sure to have it tuned up but wide draw the challenge
Consider
3 Dainty Chief
F: 86XB(3)W(56.5)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Darryn & Briar Weatherley )
Resuming from a stable that always has them ready to compete when resuming
Longer Odds
1 Altiplano
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 957B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-John Bell )
Astute trainer and beaten by a smart one, which has gone on to win again, when it last raced
Returned from a 5 month spell to win here 3 weeks ago, over the minimum trip. Looks a promising type and the step up in distance should be ideal
Main Danger
1 Colonel Warden
F: 81831B(3)W(60.0)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
One of two Te Akau runners and is on the back of a winning run. Apprentice allowance and good draw suggest it can beat its stablemate
Next Best
7 Sharp Enough
F: 0X343B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Team Rogerson )
Has been running good races and went better when up to this 1300m last start
Consider
3 Knowledge Is Power
F: 74572B(9)W(58.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Ran well at Whanganui when looking like the winner until the last 50m. Opie adds to its chances today
Longer Odds
6 Retrostar
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: 8080XB(4)W(57.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
First run for over 4 months but Andrew Forsman will have it well prepared to resume and it has seen a bit of early money
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 5.80
Place1 8 $ 2.10
Place2 6 $ 2.70
Place3 4 $ 3.00
Quinella 6:8 $ 24.00
Trifecta 8:6:4 $ 368.30
First4 8:6:4:1 $ 1781.80
Double 8:8 $ 16.40
Treble 2:8:8 $ 121.60
Race 5 - GREY FAMILY HANDICAP 1550
Time: 3:02 PM | Distance: 1550 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
3 Subiaco
Dividend : $2.10, $1.00
Won
F: 265X2B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Peter & Shaun McKay )
Ran in 3yonStakes races last campaign and looked in god fettle when placing at Taupo when resuming, after a 6 month spell. Simply looks a class above these
Main Danger
5 Bonnie Gem
Dividend :
Place
F: 72243B(6)W(55.0)
( J-Ashlee Strawbridge )
( T-Debbie Sweeney )
we've selected this to win a couple of times recently and that looked likely two back, when it kicked clear entering the straight. Will be winning shortly
Next Best
1 Alfriston
F: X4554B(5)W(60.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Chris Wood )
All 3 wins have come on the track and went a good race when up to today's distance for the first time two weeks ago
Consider
2 Pixie
Dividend : $5.30
Place
F: 56168B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Shelley Hale )
Will find the opposition here a lot easier, in its first run on the synthetic
Longer Odds
4 Shivoo
F: 37458B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Dean Wiles )
Ran second in its only previous start on the synthetic. Has been running in the Heavy in recent times, without success, and this track surface might turn that around
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 2.10
Place1 3 $ 1.00
Place2 2 $ 5.30
Quinella 2:3 $ 15.10
Trifecta 3:2:5 $ 64.10
First4 3:2:5:4 $ 233.00
Race 6 - CAMBRIDGE EQUINE HOSPITAL 1550
Time: 3:39 PM | Distance: 1550 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
3 Aladdin Sane
F: 66X44B(8)W(57.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
There were big wraps and expectations on this 5yo, in the early stages of its career. Back to the synthetic today, against easier opposition, it should be featuring. Drops back from 2000m
Main Danger
2 Unequivocal
F: 41324B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Without a doubt a big chance, as it has been performing well in good fields in recent weeks. Only concern is that it has been racing over 2000m in all its races over the last few months
Next Best
4 Side Eye
F: 25128B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Chris Wood )
Found the R78 a bit tough last time. This stable's runners have been going better and has to be in your multis
Consider
5 Wainui Bay
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 43929B(3)W(55.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Switches back to the synthetic today where it has a good record. Interested to note Joe Doyle has been handed the reins
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
8 Amira D'Argento
Dividend : $6.10, $1.80
Won
F: 35820B(6)W(54.0)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-Team Rogerson )
Great to have Hayley back riding last week and she had a winner with her first ride. She will be sure to get the best out of this one
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 6.10
Place1 8 $ 1.80
Place2 9 $ 5.10
Place3 5 $ 2.30
Quinella 8:9 $ 80.30
Trifecta 8:9:5 $ 1013.70
First4 8:9:5:6 $ 5417.80
Double 3:8 $ 22.80
Race 7 - OYNX RESTAURANT CAMBRIDGE MAIDEN 2000
Time: 4:14 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
2 Rocky Marciano
F: 80X22B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Peter & Shaun McKay )
Two excellent runs for second in this campaign and now gets the step up to 2000m. That should see it win comfortably
Main Danger
9 Distintiva
F: 7X885B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Barbara Kennedy )
Barbara was named Young Trainer Of The Year at the weekend and her record is testament of why. After 4 runs, switches to the synthetic for the first time and Warren rides. First run at 2000m
Next Best
1 Navy Icon
F: 03223B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
Has travelled to both Palmerston North and Riccarton in its last two starts and run well. Closer to home today and will be in the places again
Consider
8 Sekushi
F: 54B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Samantha Logan )
Well trialled and having its third start today. Has looked like it will be winning and, apart from the favourite, it's a weak field so needs to be considered
Longer Odds
5 Great Adventure
F: 9X839B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Team Rogerson )
On the quick back up after doing nothing last Wednesday. Watch for the improvement
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 7.30
Place1 3 $ 2.30
Place2 11 $ 12.30
Place3 4 $ 4.10
Quinella 3:11 $ 184.20
Trifecta 3:11:4 $ 2907.20
First4 3:11:4:9 $ 38997.50
Race 8 - TAB 2000
Time: 4:49 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
1 Beau Brummell
F: X1057B(1)W(60.0)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Highest rated horse in the field and drops back from an Open at Riccarton last start. Hayley is great value for her claim
Main Danger
5 Don Pauly
F: 988X3B(4)W(54.5)
( J-Craig Grylls (+0.5) )
( T-Peter & Shaun McKay )
This stable has been much improved since the partnership and you had to like this one's resuming run. Extra distance is more suitable today too
Next Best
2 Melkor
F: 38581B(2)W(56.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
First run on the synthetic last start and it was a good performance to win with a bit in hand. Could well go back to back
Consider
4 Wry Smile
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 68230B(7)W(55.0)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Samantha Logan )
On the quick back up from last Saturday when in a stronger field than this, and that's a good sign
Longer Odds
6 Grace 'N' Glory
F: 07793B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Mark Brosnan )
Switched to the synthetic for the first time two weeks ago and finished close up at long odds. Wouldn't be surprised to see it go on from that