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Top stable and can't deny its recent form. With inside draw and talented 3kg claimer on the reins, hard to beat
Main Danger
8 Dramatic Miss
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 233X6B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Might see the nest of this mare, now a 4yo. Up against some good Stakes fields last season and performed with merit
Next Best
2 Bourbon Proof
F: 2085XB(6)W(59.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Gives the Stephen Marsh stable a strong hand, with Opie on the reins. Resuming from a spell and looked good in winning its latest trial
Consider
5 Cyber Patch
F: 00162B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Catherine Cameron )
Has ability and came of the synthetic to finish close up here two weeks ago, despite wide draw
Longer Odds
4 Electric Time
Dividend : $3.50
Place
F: 75846B(8)W(57.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Lou Te Keeti )
Not far away in an Open handicap at the end of last month and drops back here. Both to a R75 as well as to a more suitable 1400m
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 4.00
Place1 6 $ 1.70
Place2 4 $ 3.50
Place3 8 $ 1.40
Quinella 4:6 $ 28.90
Trifecta 6:4:8 $ 164.60
First4 6:4:8:5 $ 886.90
Race 2 - INSPIRE RACING ST JOHN’S OLD BOYS SYNDICATE 2100
Time: 12:37 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 65000
Top Pick
7 Notabadspillane
Dividend : $3.90, $1.70
Won
F: 2X431B(10)W(57.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Shaun Phelan )
Up 2kg for its impressive win here two weeks ago but we don't think that will stop this progressive 5yo. Has seen a lot of early support, having opened at $17
Main Danger
2 Tregor
F: 14142B(9)W(60.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Jim Collett )
Pushed Drop Of something all the way to the line last time in an Open and drops back to R75. Improved galloper and all three runs have come in the Heavy
Next Best
11 White Mask
F: 81113B(3)W(56.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Donna Logan )
In a good vein of form. Finished to good effect over 1600m last time after getting back early and the step up to 2100m should be perfect
Consider
4 Tisse
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 26524B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
3 1/2 lengths behind White Mask at New Plymouth last time with an apprentice up. Trainer has turned to Opie for the necessary improvement today
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
13 Roc Up Ralph
F: 21212B(13)W(55.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Shaun & Emma Clotworthy )
Hurdle racing seems to have stimulated this 6yo and it ran well last time when back to the flat. Looks the odds player in this race
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 3.90
Place1 7 $ 1.70
Place2 4 $ 2.10
Place3 14 $ 6.40
Quinella 4:7 $ 10.20
Trifecta 7:4:14 $ 408.80
First4 7:4:14:10 $ 3514.90
Race 3 - CRAIGS INVESTMENT PARTNERS SPRINT
Time: 1:10 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 65000
Top Pick
8 First Dance
F: 250X1B(14)W(55.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance Noble )
Strong trainer/jockey partnership that sticks after this one's impressive fresh up run to win with a bit in hand. Exciting prospect and can overcome the draw
Main Danger
1 Pokuru Gold
F: 2131XB(13)W(64.5)
( J-Sage Duric )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
A 5 time winner from 8 starts, Te Akau have turned to a 4kg claimer for its resuming run. Sure to be well prepared for this and just needs to overcome the draw to be in the finish
Next Best
4 Jethro Tull
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 03211B(8)W(58.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Brent Gillovic )
Nice horse that suddenly finds itself up in the weights in a R75 after two good wins. Will need to improve further but certainly showing the right signs
Consider
14 She's Untouchable
F: 3440XB(6)W(54.5)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen marsh runner now resuming from a spell and owns a bit of ability. pretty well drawn and needs to go in multis
Longer Odds
12 Renovations
F: 4213XB(11)W(55.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Cody Cole )
Has a strong stable reputation and was put to the test against some of the best 3yo's last campaign. Resumes after a 4 month spell, from a stable that generally has them ready when resuming
Results
Race Dividends
Win 15 $ 39.10
Place1 15 $ 9.00
Place2 16 $ 3.90
Place3 4 $ 2.20
Quinella 15:16 $ 263.00
Trifecta 15:16:4 $ 4476.00
First4 15:16:4:13 $ 20000.00
Double 7:15 $ 410.60
Treble 6:7:15 $ 1226.30
Race 4 - AM ROOFING 1300
Time: 1:47 PM | Distance: 1300 m | Prize $ 65000
Top Pick
8 Miss Understood
F: 22X12B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Ralph Manning )
Smart 4yo that has been scratched for a recent race so we can assume it's fit and ready to go today. Overall formline is impressive and won its maiden two back when resuming. Behind Rocking last time but drew gate 14 on that occasion
Main Danger
12 Transcend
Dividend : $3.50, $1.50
Won
F: 2X1B(5)W(54.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
Taken to Trentham for debut in May and less than 1/2 length off the winner. Spelled then and looked a much more mature horse when winning after a 4 month spell, 3 weeks ago. Potential is real
Next Best
3 Rocking
Dividend : $1.10
Place
F: X2113B(8)W(58.0)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Donna Logan )
Strode clear two back to win easily two back so it was disappointing to see it beaten last time. Should be there at the finish
Consider
9 Kusuda Rush
F: 3XB(8)W(54.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
One of two this top stable has in the race. Well supported and ran well in only race in May. Spelled and now reuming with Craig Grylls in the saddle
Longer Odds
1 Super Star Dragon
F: 34461B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Samantha Logan )
Sam Weatherley got it home at its 9th start at Cambridge Synthetic 4 weeks ago and we thought it was a good performance. Drawn well and Sam sticks
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 3.50
Place1 12 $ 1.50
Place2 4 $ 3.00
Place3 3 $ 1.10
Quinella 4:12 $ 21.70
Trifecta 12:4:3 $ 84.90
First4 12:4:3:7 $ 316.70
Race 5 - BCD GROUP SPRINT HANDICAP
Time: 2:21 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 65000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
6 Midnight Edition
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 531X1B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Bruce Wallbank )
Oh so impressive when winning over course and distance two weeks ago, carrying on from its win when last on the track in April. Inside draw and sure to be improved for that run
Main Danger
10 Ardalio
F: 1671XB(9)W(54.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Another good 3yo resuming after a 5 month spell and will be ready to go after two trials. Trainer would have had a few to choose from so you've got to rate this one's chances
Next Best
4 Glamour Tycoon
F: 2132XB(7)W(58.5)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Has the class and consistency and chances can't be discounted. Although it won a trial to prepare, it is yet to win fresh up
Consider
9 Frostfair
F: 1044XB(6)W(54.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance Noble )
We know this stable's strike rate with fresh up runners and so this one is at good EW odds. Ran against the best last campaign and win wouldn't surprise us
Longer Odds
11 Whiskey 'N Roses
Dividend : $6.50, $1.90
Won
F: 3301XB(10)W(54.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Joanne Surgenor )
Made a lot of progress as a 3yo and could be in for a good spring campaign
Results
Race Dividends
Win 11 $ 6.50
Place1 11 $ 1.90
Place2 6 $ 1.20
Place3 5 $ 5.00
Quinella 6:11 $ 6.40
Trifecta 11:6:5 $ 239.20
First4 11:6:5:10 $ 599.80
Double 12:11 $ 31.00
Race 6 - TIMBERSPAN HAWKE'S BAY GUINEAS (G2)
Time: 2:54 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 175000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
1 Landlock
F: 524X4B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Cody Cole )
Although it only won the one race, what a gutsy, competitive 2yo season it had. Resumed with a good run behind Affirmative Action and will be much improved for the run
Main Danger
10 Quondo
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 1B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
It may have only been a maiden when it won on debut two weeks ago but it did it in the style of a very good horse. Interesting to note Joe Doyle takes over from Craig Grylls
Next Best
8 Bulgari
F: 1X6B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Darryn & Briar Weatherley )
This colt looks smart and will be better for its resuming run, while the extra 200m should suit
Consider
4 Navy Dreams
F: 962X2B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Barry Donoghue )
Ran a promising type to 1/2 length when resuming three weeks ago and with the overnight scratchings, looks a genuine place chance
Longer Odds
5 Country Salon
F: 51225B(10)W(57.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Gavin Sharrock )
Showed real promise as a 2yo but was back a bit in the Whanganui Guineas. Better than that and might feature at good odds
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 32.70
Place1 12 $ 7.00
Place2 10 $ 1.90
Place3 9 $ 4.30
Quinella 10:12 $ 78.00
Trifecta 12:10:9 $ 2190.50
First4 12:10:9:6 $ 20000.00
Treble 12:11:12 $ 718.80
Race 7 - AMORE ROSES 1200
Time: 3:29 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 65000
Top Pick
4 Sweetazme
F: 8X122B(7)W(60.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Ray Fleming )
This 5yo put up an extraordinary effort to win its maiden in July and has gone close against good opposition since. Looks the value bet with the Te Kau runner drawing so wide
Main Danger
12 Mille Grazie
F: 1340XB(2)W(57.0)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Samantha Logan )
Favoured by an inside gate and that could matter in this. Resuming after showing ability in 4 runs as a 3yo and sure to be more mature after its 5 month spell
Next Best
7 Oppenheimer
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 0L43XB(10)W(59.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Joanne Surgenor )
Really comes into play with two of the more fancied runners having been scratched overnight. Won a trial impressively to prepare
Consider
5 Digger
Dividend : $4.20
Place
F: 02453B(9)W(59.5)
( J-Ashlee Strawbridge )
( T-Darrell Hollinshead )
Only the one win from 37 starts but consistently in the places
Longer Odds
10 One More Dance
F: 641X5B(8)W(57.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Ross McCarroll )
Nice first run back and its chances lie with the booking of Warren Kennedy
Results
Race Dividends
Win 11 $ 14.60
Place1 11 $ 3.90
Place2 7 $ 1.80
Place3 5 $ 4.20
Quinella 7:11 $ 33.70
Trifecta 11:7:5 $ 846.30
First4 11:7:5:4 $ 3180.40
Double 12:11 $ 143.10
Race 8 - HOWDEN INSURANCE MILE (G1)
Time: 4:04 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 400000
Top Pick
11 Legarto
F: X13X6B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Ken & Bev Kelso )
G1 status and $400k in stakemoney, it has drawn a field worthy of that. Many chances but we can't go past this champion mare, a winner of 10 and $2m. Will be much improved and spot on after finishing close up when resuming 3 weeks ago
Main Danger
12 La Crique
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 222X2B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Simon & Katrina Alexander )
Matthew Cameron takes over on this wonderful mare and he is riding well. As honest as they come, she is nicely positioned in the barrier to settle into a good possie in running
Next Best
1 El Vencedor
F: 110X5B(10)W(59.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
we know the level this Stephen Marsh trained 7yo rose to last season and its resuming run three weeks ago suggests it is going to be in for a good campaign this time up. Would be rated higher but for the wide draw
Consider
3 Waitak
Dividend : $9.60, $3.10
Won
F: 611X0B(14)W(59.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Has also drawn wide but it may not matter as much as comes with a withering burst of speed over the last 200m
Longer Odds
14 Qali Al Farrasha
F: 223X8B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau also run this 5yo mare and we think she has a fair bit of ability. Wasn't far away three weeks ago
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 9.60
Place1 3 $ 3.10
Place2 12 $ 1.70
Place3 2 $ 5.80
Quinella 3:12 $ 17.70
Trifecta 3:12:2 $ 615.10
First4 3:12:2:6 $ 6249.70
Race 9 - SIMPLY FIRE MILE
Time: 4:39 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 65000
Top Pick
10 Daring Dame
F: 223X1B(15)W(57.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance Noble )
Sent to the paddock for a spell after being beaten at $1.20 back in April, it redeemed itself with a first up win over 1200m 3 weeks ago. Progressive, it now finds a more suitable 1600m ahead of it today. Wide draw to overcome
Main Danger
5 Subiaco
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 65X21B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Peter & Shaun McKay )
We always look closely at this stable's runners and this galloper is showing good signs. Drawn well and there appears to be more upside
Next Best
6 Dance For Her
F: 475X2B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Cody Cole )
Just missed in a photo finish when resuming and this trainer/jockey combination are having good success since Sam returned to NZ. First placing in the Heavy, from 3 starts, last time
Consider
7 Si Exquis
F: 2X549B(9)W(58.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Simon & Katrina Alexander )
Don't let the '9th' placing put you off - it was only 1 1/4 lengths off the winner last start
Longer Odds
2 Lanikai
F: 420X8B(6)W(60.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Tony Pike )
Better for its resuming run, we note Opie is on the reins of this Tony Pike runner today