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Has ability and first time over this distance today, and that should get the desired result
Main Danger
1 Crafty Colin
F: 32332B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Rosie Buchanan )
5 seconds and 6 thirds yet still a 31 start maiden! But they've persevered and it recent form has been its best. In the mix
Next Best
2 On Shaw
F: 44253B(11)W(58.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Craig Lupton )
Locally trained and placed here three back over this distance
Consider
11 Takes Time
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 68524B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Susan Rainford )
Best run was two back. Change of jockey again today and she's riding well
Longer Odds
12 Unusual Gem
Dividend : $7.30, $2.60
Won
F: 343B(13)W(56.5)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Good runs, without threatening, in all 3 runs to date and looks some EW value in this
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 7.30
Place1 12 $ 2.60
Place2 4 $ 2.50
Place3 11 $ 2.40
Quinella 4:12 $ 29.10
Trifecta 12:4:11 $ 475.80
First4 12:4:11:10 $ 1568.10
Race 2 - FOREST 360 MAIDEN
Time: 1:50 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
1 Turfquake
Dividend :
Place
F:B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
Good stable and won a trial at Avondale just over two weeks ago. Now comes to a country meeting in the CD to get the maiden ticked off
Main Danger
8 Grecia Girl
Dividend : $5.10, $2.50
Won
F:B(3)W(55.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Bill Thurlow and Sam O’Malley )
On debut from a stable that has been regularly producing winners for the last 18 months. Has seen early support in the market
Next Best
4 Manuka Rush
F:B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Ashley Meadows )
This one is worth a closer look. On debut and table looks like it's coming into form, after a bit of a lean period
Consider
2 Sloshed
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: 5B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray )
Goes in on the back of two trial wins prior to debut. Disappointed as a $1.60 favourite then though, finishing last of 5
Longer Odds
9 Iffigive
F:B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Stephen Nickalls )
On debut and should give a good account of itself
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 5.10
Place1 8 $ 2.50
Place2 2 $ 2.50
Quinella 2:8 $ 14.50
Trifecta 8:2:1 $ 44.70
First4 8:2:1:7 $ 189.10
Race 3 - O’KEEFE ULTRA SCAN MAIDEN
Time: 2:29 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
3 Vigor Happiness
Dividend : $8.00, $2.10
Won
F: 3X6X4B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray )
In its first race for 7 months, and after a good trial win, punters got burnt when it finished second to last fresh up. However, Bruno takes the reins today and can put things right
Main Danger
8 Girl Talk
F: 2550XB(6)W(56.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Stephen Nickalls )
This 4yo last raced in the NZ Oaks so this will be a lot easier! Trainer has had a good few months
Next Best
10 Weownaranaway
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: X333XB(2)W(56.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Jaimee-Lee Lupton )
Locally trained and showed good signs in three runs last campaign. Looked much improved when winning recent trial on the track by 3 1/2 lengths
Consider
14 Savvysuper
F: 8XB(10)W(56.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Cody Cole )
A trainer/jockey combination that has to be respected when they head to the CD. Wide draw the challenge
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
6 Dun Talkin'
Dividend : $3.10
Place
F:B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
Northern stable brings this one south for its debut and has found a winning opportunity
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 8.00
Place1 3 $ 2.10
Place2 10 $ 1.40
Place3 6 $ 3.10
Quinella 3:10 $ 9.50
Trifecta 3:10:6 $ 126.80
First4 3:10:6:1 $ 852.60
Double 8:3 $ 19.70
Treble 12:8:3 $ 187.60
Race 4 - ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES MDN
Time: 3:08 PM | Distance: 1650 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
1 Ena Sharples
F: 225B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
After looking progressive in its first two starts, we thought it would win at Otaki two weeks ago but was never going like a winner. Sticking with it
Main Danger
4 Beavertown Lass
F: X527XB(3)W(57.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Adrian Bull )
Finished off last campaign strongly and sure to have matured during time in the paddock since. Resumes, having won a trial
Next Best
2 Our Giulia
Dividend : $3.40, $1.30
Won
F: 254X3B(8)W(57.5)
( J-Erin Leighton )
( T-Roydon Bergerson )
Resumes after 5 months from a stable renowned for having them ready to win fresh up
Consider
11 Bobbin Lady
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 44B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Chrissy Bambry )
Interesting to note that trainer has turned to the country's top jockey to get the job done today
Longer Odds
3 Flying Angel
F: 83553B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Patrick Campbell )
Hasn't been far away in recent races and can run into a place
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 3.40
Place1 2 $ 1.30
Place2 11 $ 2.40
Place3 9 $ 7.20
Quinella 2:11 $ 14.80
Trifecta 2:11:9 $ 516.10
First4 2:11:9:4 $ 1809.60
Race 5 - NZB MEGA MAIDEN SERIES
Time: 3:40 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
14 Kawakawa
F: 5XB(3)W(54.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray )
Had its only race back in May, when there was a bit of money for it, and then given time to mature. Resumes today and Bruno adds to its chances
Main Danger
13 Shameless Star
Dividend : $2.50, $1.50
Won
F: 440X2B(8)W(54.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Peter and Trent Didham )
Sure to be hard to beat. Was an impressive trial winner prior to just missing when coming home strongly at Whanganui when resuming
Next Best
5 Fleeting Glimpse
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 264XB(6)W(56.5)
( J-Erin Leighton )
( T-Roydon Bergerson )
Showed promise in three races in the spring and now resumes after a 3 month break, from a stable that has them ready to go
Consider
10 Dancing Shadow
F:B(9)W(56.0)
( J-Rohan Mudhoo )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray )
The trainers also run this one as well as our Top Pick. On debut after looking good in a trial with Bruno on the reins, but he has gone with Kawakawa today
Longer Odds
9 Father Ted
F: 3B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Sue Thompson-Brown & Mick Brown )
Liked the way this one went about its race on debut and will have taken improvement
Results
Race Dividends
Win 13 $ 2.50
Place1 13 $ 1.50
Place2 5 $ 2.00
Place3 16 $ 5.60
Quinella 5:13 $ 6.90
Trifecta 13:5:16 $ 189.60
First4 13:5:16:10 $ 1338.90
Double 2:13 $ 12.00
Race 6 - J SWAP CONTRACTORS
Time: 4:15 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
3 Velton
Dividend : $7.90, $2.50
Won
F: 1245XB(6)W(57.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Bryce Newman )
First run since last December but has had two races to prepare. Ran in some quality fields as a 3yo and not far away and we'll see this one winning a few this spring
Main Danger
7 Miss Fireball
F: 5210XB(1)W(57.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Bill Thurlow and Sam O’Malley )
Locally trained and showed itself to have good ability last campaign, and ran in a G2 in March at its last start. Rails draw and sure to be tuned up for today
Next Best
10 Our Sassie Anne
F: 206X5B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Erin Hocquard )
A nice trial here to prepare and could test them from its inside draw
Consider
6 Arcadian Iynx
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 3530XB(7)W(57.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Jaimee-Lee Lupton )
Locally trained and resuming, after winning a trial. Chance
Longer Odds
5 Popsagoosey
F: 95554B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Stable dose well at these types of meetings and we note senior stable jockey rides
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 7.90
Place1 3 $ 2.50
Place2 11 $ 2.10
Place3 6 $ 2.30
Quinella 3:11 $ 36.90
Trifecta 3:11:6 $ 317.20
First4 3:11:6:7 $ 788.10
Treble 2:13:3 $ 98.40
Race 7 - MURDOCH CONTRACTING
Time: 4:47 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
11 Champagne Linda
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 1133XB(3)W(54.5)
( J-Sarah O'Malley )
( T-Bill Thurlow and Sam O’Malley )
This mare really improved last campaign and we're expecting it to go on with it, now resuming from a winter spell. Locally trained
Main Danger
8 Librero
F: 151X1B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Sima Mxothwa )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
A 5yo mare out of the strong Alan Sharrock stable and has now won 3 of its 6 starts. Will be hard to beat
Next Best
5 Vibration
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 84115B(6)W(58.0)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Gavin Sharrock )
Freshened since missing the hattrick of wins back in July. It takes a good horse to do that. Should make its presence felt today
Consider
10 Sesimbra
F: 20X14B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie )
Former southerner that won at first time of asking in the north last month. Not far away last start and now on the turf. Early money has seen it backed down from $12
Longer Odds
1 Beavertown Boy
F: 7750XB(2)W(63.5)
( J-Sienna Brown )
( T-Adrian Bull )
The fact that its last run was in the Avondale Cup is testimony to its class. These quality middle distance performers often run well fresh
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 8.20
Place1 12 $ 3.10
Place2 5 $ 1.50
Place3 11 $ 2.10
Quinella 5:12 $ 14.80
Trifecta 12:5:11 $ 164.90
First4 12:5:11:10 $ 655.10
Double 3:12 $ 33.10
Race 8 - HARRY BULL- STOUT ROOFING
Time: 5:20 PM | Distance: 1650 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
1 Dupug
F: 87X21B(7)W(59.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Progressive 6yo from the Kevin Myers stable that is well in with the stable apprentice bringing the 2kg claim. Went better when up to 1600m last time
Main Danger
11 Dojakata
F: 44945B(8)W(54.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Tawhiti Hina )
Surprised to see this one drop back from 2000m as it has been running well, without threatening. Trainer knows best though
Next Best
7 Powerofpersuasion
Dividend : $10.40, $2.90
Won
F: 15X37B(11)W(56.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie )
From in form northern stable and will find this easier, after a good run in a competitive field last time
Consider
4 Grey Invador
F: 4356XB(9)W(57.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Brendon McDermott )
Resuming. Just the one win from 23 starts but should have won more
Longer Odds
10 Cleo's Magic
F: X889XB(3)W(55.0)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Joshua Lavelle & Sacha Rennie )
Here's one that could run well fresh up, with inside draw giving it a good run in journey
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 10.40
Place1 7 $ 2.90
Place2 3 $ 3.30
Place3 12 $ 3.60
Quinella 3:7 $ 34.40
Trifecta 7:3:12 $ 1513.50
First4 7:3:12:11 $ 2568.10
Race 9 - JOHNNY NEIL BUILDING LTD
Time: 5:54 PM | Distance: 1650 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
6 Sacred Zed
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 97863B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Sarah O'Malley )
( T-Kevin Myers )
John Bell had strong wraps on this one after it won its maiden but it didn't go on with it. Now with Kevin Myers, you can be assured he'll get the necessary improvement. Sarah O'Malley rides, who husband has a runner in the race
Main Danger
9 Stella Success
Dividend : $12.10, $3.90
Won
F: X7915B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Joshua Lavelle & Sacha Rennie )
A surprise winner here back in July and with Amber Riddell sticking, it looks a good EW risk in this
Next Best
8 Life Of Riley
F: 23X15B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie )
Down from the north and has gone well in all 4 races, winning one. Steps up in distance today and that should be to advantage
Consider
7 Breadwinner
Dividend : $2.80
Place
F: 4X31B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Has to be considered on what it did last start. If wound up, could win this
Longer Odds
4 Eyegeegee
F: X4604B(9)W(58.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
Switches back to the turf after a run on the synthetic. That can often stimulate them