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Race 1 - NZB READY TO RUN SALE TRAINERS SERIES 3YO
Time: 12:34 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
5 Luminance
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 06127B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Kurtis Pertab )
Had Spandeedo eight lengths back when running a quality galloper to 3/4 length in the Ryder Stakes in July. Has the benefit of a run since
Main Danger
1 Spandeedo
F: 21314B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Gavin Sharrock )
Resumes after being fancied but well beaten in the Ryder Stakes in July. That was a disappointing run and it doesn't look any value at odds on today, although it might well bounce back
Next Best
2 Surround Sound
Dividend :
Place
F: 729XB(2)W(56.0)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-John Wheeler )
Placed once in three starts last campaign and will be more mature, now resuming. But this is a lot tougher
Consider
6 Pauatui
F: 9XB(3)W(54.0)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Allen Baker )
Last race at the end of May when well beaten by Spandeedo. Don't see it reversing those placings
Longer Odds
4 Tulsa King
Dividend : $12.70, $5.60
Won
F: 09XB(4)W(56.0)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Aaron Bidlake )
Resuming and showed a bit last time up to suggest it could run a place
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 12.70
Place1 4 $ 5.60
Place2 5 $ 1.30
Quinella 4:5 $ 25.10
Trifecta 4:5:2 $ 155.80
First4 4:5:2:1 $ 258.70
Race 2 - WASH SQUAD SPRINT MAIDEN
Time: 1:10 PM | Distance: 990 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
10 King Jakkal
F:B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
On debut and comes into this on the back of two winning trials. Locally trained and drawn well
Main Danger
2 Batu
F: 4B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Tayla Wenn )
Comes down from up north after going well in its only run, on the synthetic. It was short in the market that day so today's odds are likely to shorten
Next Best
7 Falcrests Belle
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 6XB(6)W(56.5)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Nikki Hurdle )
Resumes after going for a spell of 8 months, after just the one start. Did it nicely when winning a trial to prepare so expect an improved run
Consider
4 Capote
F:B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Brent Gillovic )
Down from the north and on debut. Has won two trials and that is reflected in the support since opening
Longer Odds
3 Onslow
F: 60538B(9)W(58.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Maxim & Samantha Van Lierde )
Also from a northern stable and they had a winner mid-week. That's a positive for this one's chances
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 45.90
Place1 9 $ 7.10
Place2 8 $ 3.30
Place3 7 $ 2.20
Quinella 8:9 $ 167.00
Trifecta 9:8:7 $ 3869.10
First4 9:8:7:4 $ 8933.20
Double 4:9 $ 275.70
Race 3 - TARANAKI PINE DASH
Time: 1:42 PM | Distance: 990 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
3 Im Bartholomew
Dividend : $7.00, $2.30
Won
F: 764X1B(5)W(59.0)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Tony Dravitzki )
Connections might have a pretty useful galloper here. Imported from Australia, it won with a bit in hand on its NZ debut on a Heavy10
Main Danger
6 Slippery
F: 9383XB(3)W(57.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Maxim & Samantha Van Lierde )
Down from the north and resuming, having had a trial 4 days ago. Could sprint well against this opposition
Next Best
5 Fancypants
Dividend : $1.10
Place
F: 48376B(6)W(58.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Bryce Revell )
The booking of Craig Grylls is the key to this one's chances. Lightly raced and has won fresh up before
Consider
2 Chester Boy
F: 7X1XB(9)W(59.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-John Wheeler )
A 6yo with just the two runs, the last of those a winning one 18 months ago. Went OK in recent trial so might show up for a place
Longer Odds
9 Bodacious Kate
F: 20179B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Allen Baker )
Has plenty of pace so distance suits. Hard to pull back if getting a soft lead
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 7.00
Place1 3 $ 2.30
Place2 5 $ 1.10
Place3 2 $ 1.70
Quinella 3:5 $ 6.80
Trifecta 3:5:2 $ 58.50
First4 3:5:10:2 $ 673.20
Race 4 - KIWI BUTCHER HANDICAP
Time: 2:18 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
2 Urenui
F: X2232B(8)W(59.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Debbie Harris )
Simply comes down to the fact that this 6yo has the best credentials for this. Sure, it doesn't follow that it will win but it hasn't put in a bad run for a long time and this distance is ideal
Main Danger
1 Canheroc
F: 0X652B(4)W(60.0)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Chris Wood )
Highest rated galloper in the field and we might see the best of it in this campaign. Returned to form last start and now at the distance it needs
Next Best
4 Tobias
Dividend : $5.30, $2.10
Won
F: X4634B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Tony Dravitzki )
Terrific run behind Chase over 1600m two back, when 4 lengths behind Urenui. Gets the 3kg claim today and up in distance will suit
Consider
7 Pick Of The Litter
F: X6226B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Chris Dell (+0.5) )
( T-Peter Lock )
New recruit to the Open ranks recently and has faired very well
Longer Odds
5 What A Charma
F: 51843B(1)W(55.5)
( J-Ashlee Strawbridge )
( T-Mark Irwin )
On a line through a few others, is likely to be there at the business end
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 5.30
Place1 4 $ 2.10
Place2 6 $ 2.20
Place3 8 $ 3.00
Quinella 4:6 $ 27.90
Trifecta 4:6:8 $ 260.20
First4 4:6:8:5 $ 1348.40
Double 3:4 $ 45.60
Treble 9:3:4 $ 2317.20
Race 5 - HEL RIMU
Time: 2:55 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
5 Our Lady Brooke
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 31222B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Bill Thurlow and Sam O’Malley )
Honest as they come and this looks like another win for this formidable trainer/jockey partnership. This is easier than the field it faced at Whanganui and should get on the lead from the rails draw with ease today
Main Danger
13 Sandy Lane
F: 55257B(9)W(56.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Craig Lupton )
Improved run when up to this distance last start, finishing third three lengths in arrears of Our Lady Brooke
Next Best
7 Crafty Colin
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 83233B(8)W(57.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Rosie Buchanan )
Goes in on the back of its run last time when it got back early but finished to good effect. But is a 30 start maiden taking on winners
Consider
3 Baxter
F: 62410B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-David Wilson )
Down from the win having won its maiden two back at Te Rapa. The 2400m found it out last time and winning apprentice is reunited here
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
14 Dojakata
F: 94494B(14)W(54.5)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Tawhiti Hina )
Bit of money for it at Whanganui last start and caught the eye when finishing over them, but too late
Results
Race Dividends
Win 15 $ 23.90
Place1 15 $ 5.30
Place2 7 $ 2.00
Place3 5 $ 1.70
Quinella 7:15 $ 88.10
Trifecta 15:7:5 $ 691.60
First4 15:7:5:17 $ 5190.20
Race 6 - BRANDLAB
Time: 3:31 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
5 Indian Gold
F: X2321B(8)W(57.5)
( J-Ashlee Strawbridge )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
This is a good field for a R75 and this local trainer has the two favourites, both ridden by claiming apprentices. This 5yo has always had a good reputation and the patience afforded it is now bearing results
Main Danger
6 White Mask
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 88111B(6)W(56.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Donna Logan )
Down from the far north from a stable that is on a good run right now, not least of so because of this one's hattrick of wins. It looks pretty smart and may not be finished winning yet
Next Best
1 Diomedes
F: 54512B(9)W(61.0)
( J-Rihaan Goyaram )
( T-Kurtis Pertab )
This trainer often has success when bringing his runners south and always has them ready when returning from a break. Drops back from Open company
Consider
10 Dance For Her
Dividend : $4.30
Place
F: 1475XB(10)W(54.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Cody Cole )
Putting this 7yo in for consideration as there has been a lot of money for it since opening at $21. Australian import having its first run in NZ
Longer Odds
2 Wheelitin
F: 60132B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Anna Clement )
Has put together a pretty good performance record now but a horse that we feel is somewhat underated, The upside to that is the odds are favourable!
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 17.10
Place1 8 $ 4.00
Place2 10 $ 4.30
Place3 6 $ 1.90
Quinella 8:10 $ 90.30
Trifecta 8:10:6 $ 1483.50
First4 8:10:6:4 $ 14957.30
Double 15:8 $ 132.60
Race 7 - NZB AIRFREIGHT ROAD TO JERICHO
Time: 4:08 PM | Distance: 3210 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
2 King Khan
F: 33153B(1)W(59.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Ken Harrison )
A genuine Open handicapper that has been running well. Ran a very good race just a week ago and now on the quick back up. Craig Grylls takes the reins today
Main Danger
10 Roc Up Ralph
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 22121B(11)W(54.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Shaun & Emma Clotworthy )
Very impressive when winning over distance last Sunday, albeit over the fences. But also has been running well on the flat and won't lack for stamina
Next Best
6 Yolo
Dividend : $10.70, $3.20
Won
F: 821P1B(13)W(57.0)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Kevin Myers )
After running over hurdles through the winter, it returned to the flat just a week ago to take out the win. Astute trainer will have it spot on and distance not an issue
Consider
5 Quid
F: 21324B(4)W(58.0)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Kevin Myers has a strong hand with this one in the race as well. Mixes jumps with flat and capable in both disciplines
Longer Odds
4 Jesko
F: 11212B(6)W(58.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Shaun and Hazel Fannin )
Quality jumper that has been freshened since its exploits at the Grand National meeting. Has good flat ability too and look for it to be finishing strongly in the straight
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 10.70
Place1 6 $ 3.20
Place2 10 $ 1.90
Place3 13 $ 5.20
Quinella 6:10 $ 21.20
Trifecta 6:10:13 $ 1056.60
First4 6:10:13:2 $ 6428.60
Race 8 - SEATON PARK
Time: 4:47 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
6 War Queen
Dividend : $3.20, $2.40
Won
F: 145B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Kurtis Pertab )
This trainer brings south again, having won made the same journey when it won on debut at Hawera three starts ago. Good run behind the talented Mo Charaid three weeks ago, and with Craig Grylls taking over, we make it a special
Main Danger
4 Lady Performer
Dividend :
Place
F: 21342B(6)W(58.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Lydia Pickford )
Bruno is reunited this 8yo, having won on it in July. It was finishing well in in challenging track conditions at Whanganui last time and only beaten by one that looks a bit smart
Next Best
3 I Don't
F: 52352B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Ashlee Strawbridge )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Locally trained. Likes to run on the pace and gets that opportunity from rails draw today, while this talented 4kg claimer is adept with front runners
Consider
8 Violetsrblue
F: 45534B(2)W(54.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Tracey Bliss )
Although only a one time winner from 23 starts, it is never far away and looks likely to be thereabouts at the finish today
Longer Odds
7 Rosesrred
Dividend : $3.00
Place
F: 07164B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Tracey Bliss )
Locally trained and one of two that the trainer has in the race. Only 1 1/2 lengths behind Lady Performer at Whanganui, battling on gamely