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Trainer brought this one over from Australia with him and it's finished close up in all three NZ starts. Has chosen Trentham over local meeting bat Ellerslie today
Main Danger
4 Bonnard
F:B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Shane Crawford )
Down from the north with a trainer that has been winning a few recently. Finished alongside Reckoning in its last trial and that one looks to have good ability
Next Best
3 Orson Stone
Dividend : $2.80
Place
F:B(12)W(58.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Andrew Forsman runner on debut after nice trial win. good chance on that ability but would have liked to see it better drawn
Consider
5 Thrilling
F: 5424XB(13)W(56.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Ran win Stakes races in the CD region last campaign so clearly well thought of, but drawn very wide
Longer Odds
9 Time After Time
F: 0X56B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Kevin Myers runner with just the three starts, two of them in August with a 4kg claimer up. Senior rider rides today and note strong early support, being backed down from an opening $27!
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 9.30
Place1 6 $ 2.50
Place2 3 $ 2.80
Place3 13 $ 3.00
Quinella 3:6 $ 27.50
Trifecta 6:3:13 $ 807.30
First4 6:3:13:8 $ 4939.50
Race 2 - NUFARM & PROPERTY BROKERS 1400
Time: 1:25 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
2 Ma Te Wa
Dividend : $1.90, $1.40
Won
F: 4X112B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Sima Mxothwa )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Bolted in in first two starts of last campaign and then spelled after disappointing when 41.80 favourite. Resumes after trial win and will be more mature now
Main Danger
4 Freddie Time
Dividend :
Place
F: 410X4B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
Up from the south and strong reputation in the Kevin Tyler stable. Impressive in first north island start two weeks ago
Next Best
5 Wingman
F: 7202XB(6)W(57.0)
( J-Erin Leighton )
( T-Roydon Bergerson )
Won on debut but didn't really go on with that promising run, winning once more from next 6 runs. might be ready to redeem itself judging by recent trial win
Consider
8 Psyclone
F: 1726XB(3)W(54.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-John Bary )
Outside the above three, any of the others could be in the mix. This one resumes
Longer Odds
1 Benefactor
Dividend : $4.10
Place
F: 53148B(1)W(60.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Lisa Latta stable runners have a good record on the track, and this one has the rails draw to advantage
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 1.90
Place1 2 $ 1.40
Place2 1 $ 4.10
Quinella 1:2 $ 11.90
Trifecta 2:1:4 $ 63.70
First4 2:1:4:5 $ 181.80
Double 6:2 $ 18.00
Race 3 - MANAWATU TOYOTA & JOHN TURKINGTON FORESTY 2100
Time: 2:00 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
1 McKhan
F: 21203B(4)W(61.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Ashley Meadows )
A while since it won one but the ability has always been there and beaten just 1/2 length last time, with Deadly Pony 3 lengths away
Main Danger
3 Comedy
Dividend : $9.40, $2.40
Won
F: 241X9B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Harvey Wilson )
A bit off them in McKhan's race last time but was resuming them and will be improved
Next Best
2 Just Charlie
F: 49X78B(7)W(59.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Another that has ground to make up on McKhan but we know how this trainer brings the magic
Consider
4 Pinkerton
F: X0354B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Mark Oulaghan )
Before last start was running in Open races, so need to consider it
Longer Odds
5 Identikit
F: 51187B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Looked likely to rise through the grades after winning two on the trot but disappointed. Hasn't been far off them though and Leah is reunited
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 9.40
Place1 3 $ 2.40
Place2 6 $ 3.70
Place3 8 $ 2.60
Quinella 3:6 $ 82.20
Trifecta 3:6:8 $ 1068.10
First4 3:6:8:2 $ 5101.00
Race 4 - MARSH INSURANCE & TREADWELL GORDON MDN 1200
Time: 2:35 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
11 Ashoka
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 22B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Tony Pike )
Tony Pike sends south and should get it. Unlucky to have run into Boombox on both occasions as otherwise might have two wins on its CV
Main Danger
14 Sierra Leone
F: 30X2XB(3)W(54.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Johno Benner )
Has to be the quinella option, albeit it is fresh up today. Three seconds from just 5 starts in first campaign
Next Best
12 Savachi Boy
F: 7425XB(7)W(56.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-John Bary )
Showed enough last time up to suggest it will be winning one sooner rather than later
Consider
13 Pure Lotus
F:B(9)W(56.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Tony Pike )
Tony Pike sends south for its first race day start. You'd think this field would be easier than it would be up against at home region
Longer Odds
2 East End Lad
F:B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Mike Breslin )
On debut as a 4yo. Have a lot of respect for this trainer's ability
Despite its wide draw, we're looking to this Tony Pike runner to start its new campaign on a winning note. Certainly showed enough last time, including in Stakes races, to suggest it can beat these
Main Danger
3 Lucullan
F: 3X13XB(8)W(59.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Peter and Trent Didham )
Trainer to follow on this course as strike rate is good. Resumes after wining a trial, but drawn wide
Next Best
4 Complex
Dividend : $3.00
Place
F: 2670XB(3)W(59.0)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Ilone Kelly )
Goes in on the basis that the trainer is having a good run recently. This one is resuming
Consider
2 Kereti
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 5X343B(4)W(59.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Mike Breslin )
Opening run for the season was on the synthetic and finished third. Takes improvement and the change of surface today can be to advantage
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
11 My Ferrari
F: 4X341B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Gerald Innes )
Won its maiden well last start. That was only its 4th start and should expect further upside, so EW odds seem generous
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 12.40
Place1 5 $ 3.10
Place2 4 $ 3.00
Place3 2 $ 2.00
Quinella 4:5 $ 89.30
Trifecta 5:4:2 $ 769.20
First4 5:4:2:7 $ 6166.70
Race 6 - CR GRACE LTD & WATERFORCE HANDICAP 1200
Time: 3:43 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
5 Slipper Island
F: 1111XB(1)W(57.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Tony Pike )
There's good reason to think this progressive 6yo out of the Tony Pike stable can be winning, fresh up after two trials. Trainer always spoke of its potential and it won its last 4 in its last campaign. Rails draw and has won 5 of 6 starts on the track
Main Danger
1 Marotiri Molly
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: 5X40XB(5)W(62.0)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Matt Dixon )
this mare was a revelation last time up too and just found things tough towards the end of that campaign. Looked good when winning a trial to prepare for this
Next Best
7 Meritable
F: 42541B(9)W(56.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Sue Thompson-Brown & Mick Brown )
An interesting one in that it has only won two races and one of them was an Open last month. Has finished second 7 times and could go back to back today
Consider
6 Witz End
F: 9562XB(3)W(56.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Tony Pike )
This Tony Pike runner also needs consideration as there's always high expectations on its chances. Resuming after 4 month spell
Longer Odds
9 Bold Belle
Dividend : $3.20
Place
F: 024X5B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Bryce Newman )
Only 2 lengths behind Meritable last month when resuming and now better for the run
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 6.60
Place1 2 $ 2.70
Place2 9 $ 3.20
Place3 1 $ 2.50
Quinella 2:9 $ 47.70
Trifecta 2:9:1 $ 750.60
First4 2:9:1:8 $ 5361.70
Double 5:2 $ 71.80
Race 7 - HUNTERVILLE VET CLUB METRIC MILE HCP (G3)
Time: 4:24 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 100000
Top Pick
3 Chase
F: 65311B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Stephen Nickalls )
This is a wonderful example of a small stable and family success. Now getting the respect and after winning the G3 Winter Cup last time, can go back to back
Main Danger
10 Privy Garden
F: 41138B(2)W(53.0)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Down from the north and a mare with upside. Third up today and gets another run at the 1600m
Next Best
4 Ears Back
Dividend : $8.00, $3.00
Won
F: 951X6B(3)W(56.0)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-John Blackadder )
What a grand campaigner this 7yo mare has been, and is. After a string of wins when rising through the grades in the south, and now a winner of 8, it won a WFA in Whanganui two back. Freshened and now second up, is the EW value
Consider
1 Tumuch
F: 11218B(1)W(60.0)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
One of three from the South Island in the race and certainly rates a chance after its terrific recent run of form. Rails draw to advantage
Longer Odds
11 Boomtown Boy
Dividend : $3.70
Place
F: 38225B(11)W(53.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Adrian Bull )
Small stable that has a terrific strike rate and, after being freshened, expect this one to be thereabouts
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 8.00
Place1 4 $ 3.00
Place2 9 $ 2.20
Place3 11 $ 3.70
Quinella 4:9 $ 34.50
Trifecta 4:9:11 $ 735.70
First4 4:9:11:10 $ 2758.90
Race 8 - H&T AGRONOMICS & AGRICOM 1600
Time: 4:58 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
4 Bundy
F: 821B(12)W(59.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Kevin Myers )
After winning a trial back in May, progressed nicely through 3 race day runs to win the last of those. Kevin Myers might have another decent one in his stable here
Main Danger
12 Fay Khan It
F: 72037B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-John Bary )
Has put in some close up finishes this campaign and it won't take much to change for it to be winning again. Maybe the improved track conditions to Soft will be the answer
Next Best
1 Exit Left
F: 23532B(6)W(60.0)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Sue Thompson-Brown & Mick Brown )
A 5yo with just the 7 runs and it does look promising. Both runs this time up have resulted in close finishes. Good apprentice brings 3kg claim
Consider
11 Monologue
Dividend : $4.80, $2.30
Won
F: 130X3B(13)W(56.5)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Alexander Fieldes )
Whanganui galloper that ran well when fresh up and will appreciate this step up to 1600m. Unfortunate to have drawn so wide
Longer Odds
10 Itoje
Dividend : $4.50
Place
F: 315X6B(11)W(56.5)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Ilone Kelly )
Is an improved galloper and it looks like it benefited from its recent spell as he fought on well to the line when resuming. Better for the run