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Went better with the step up in distance last start and gets similar track conditions here today. This experienced rider is at the top of her form
Main Danger
4 Tik Tok Ted
F: 694B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Sarah O'Malley )
( T-Kevin Myers )
astute Whanganui trainer travels north with this progressive 5yo, that only had its first race 3 months ago
Next Best
9 Khando
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 74853B(10)W(56.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Pam Gerard )
This trainer/jockey combination had a good winner on Wednesday and sure to be prominent today. Wide draw to overcome
Consider
10 Zacabasso
F: 05X34B(11)W(56.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall )
Here's one that will be suited to the better track conditions. Third up today
Longer Odds
5 Blueridge
F: 55B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Kevin Myers also runs this (two start) 5yo and any movement it the tote should heeded
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 2.90
Place1 1 $ 1.40
Place2 9 $ 2.30
Place3 11 $ 2.40
Quinella 1:9 $ 8.50
Trifecta 1:9:11 $ 68.70
First4 1:9:11:4 $ 299.00
Race 2 - WATER SERVICES NZ-TAUPŌ MAIDEN
Time: 12:19 PM | Distance: 1300 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
7 Hostility
F: 22X7B(10)W(56.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
This should be a formality for this Te Akau runner. Second when highly tried in two races last season, it resumed as favourite in a Listed race 5 weeks ago. Now dropped to maidens
Main Danger
8 Curzon Park
F: 80X45B(8)W(56.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall )
Brings the experience, including being only 1 3/4 lengths behind exciting Quantum Leap two back. The form out of that race has been very good
Next Best
16 Belle Cheval
Dividend : $3.20
Place
F:B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Another Te Akau runner, this one on debut. Has had 4 trials over the last 7 months so will know what the game is about
Consider
14 Virgo Viva
Dividend : $26.90, $4.80
Won
F:B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Hasn't shown a lot in two trials but will be forward for its debut. Inside draw
Longer Odds
11 La Cadiere
F: 05B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
Has looked capable in two races to date and was also in that race behind Quantum Leap when on debut. Could run a place and boost your multis
Results
Race Dividends
Win 14 $ 26.90
Place1 14 $ 4.80
Place2 4 $ 4.40
Place3 16 $ 3.20
Quinella 4:14 $ 111.20
Trifecta 14:4:16 $ 1714.00
First4 14:4:16:13 $ 4542.20
Double 1:14 $ 30.70
Race 3 - MASTER BUILDERS-TAUPŌ MAIDEN
Time: 1:00 PM | Distance: 1300 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
10 High Society
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F:B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
On debut and looks a smart type. Interesting to note Craig Grylls has been up in 3 of its four trials, winning its last two, and now takes the reins on race day
Main Danger
9 Aksil
Dividend : $5.40, $1.90
Won
F:B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Simon & Katrina Alexander )
Also on debut and a winner of two of its four trials, it showed good maturity to win with a bit in hand just over two weeks ago. The jockey that day sticks
Next Best
8 Ashoka
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 223B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Tony Pike )
Expected this Tony Pike runner to win at trentham, given its prior form. Will take benefit from that run but a bit short in the market for us
Consider
1 High Roller
F: 39X0B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau might have a say in this race too, with it having improved from resuming run when not really extended after getting back early
Longer Odds
3 Jasper
F: 6B(2)W(58.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Pam Gerard )
It may not be winning today but from what it showed on debut, could finish on into a place. One to keep an eye on
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 5.40
Place1 9 $ 1.90
Place2 8 $ 1.40
Place3 10 $ 1.70
Quinella 8:9 $ 9.10
Trifecta 9:8:10 $ 51.70
First4 9:8:10:13 $ 1418.20
Treble 1:14:9 $ 337.40
Race 4 - MCLEOD HIABS MAIDEN
Time: 1:41 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
2 King's English
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 3B(8)W(57.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
There were plenty who thought this Te Akau runner would win on debut here three weeks ago, having looked good in winning a trial prior
Main Danger
10 Burnerphone
F:B(9)W(55.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Benjamin King )
we're interested to see Craig Grylls on the reins of this filly on debut. Went nicely in its last trial
Next Best
1 Zivou
F: 2B(6)W(57.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Comes off the synthetic after being beaten at odds on debut. Will have taken plenty from that race day experience and Warren Kennedy sticks
Consider
9 Mazino
F: 248XB(5)W(55.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Not far away in all 3 runs last campaign and now resumes after 5 month spell, and a winning trial to prepare
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
14 Too Darn Sweet
Dividend : $4.90
Place
F:B(2)W(55.5)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Sam Mynott )
A trainer whose runners we like to keep an eye on. Drawn nicely for is debut run today
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 3.70
Place1 4 $ 1.50
Place2 14 $ 4.90
Place3 2 $ 1.40
Quinella 4:14 $ 27.90
Trifecta 4:14:2 $ 154.10
First4 4:14:2:9 $ 431.10
Double 9:4 $ 18.60
Race 5 - THE BELLE FAMILY MAIDEN
Time: 2:21 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
7 Woman In Charge
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 2B(6)W(55.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Nice run on debut here 3 weeks ago. Hard to oppose when we see so often how this stable's runners consistently showed marked improvement in their second runs, and win
Main Danger
8 Confectionist
Dividend : $2.90
Place
F:B(9)W(55.5)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Sam Weatherley's strike rate when Stephen Marsh calls him up is impressive and this one, on debut, could add to that success
Next Best
13 Shania
F:B(7)W(55.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau always bring a good team to this course as a preliminary to going on to better things. This one on debut has drawn Ok and might show up
Consider
6 Russian Blues
F: 442B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Has progressed nicely in all 3 races and just beaten on the synthetic last time
Longer Odds
3 Sneaky Cyclone
F: 76XB(4)W(57.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Stephen Autridge )
Won a trial two weeks ago, after going well its its two starts to date, and winning jockey Craig Grylls sticks
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 17.90
Place1 9 $ 4.30
Place2 7 $ 1.30
Place3 8 $ 2.90
Quinella 7:9 $ 18.20
Trifecta 9:7:8 $ 292.10
First4 9:7:8:3 $ 2029.30
Race 6 - CHRIS JOLLY OUTDOORS MAIDEN
Time: 2:55 PM | Distance: 1000 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
10 Hot Card
Dividend : $4.50, $1.90
Won
F: 8XB(3)W(54.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance Noble )
Sent to the spelling paddock after the one run in May and the maturity since was evident in its winning trial two weeks ago. Resumes and looks to have a lot of potential
Main Danger
11 Quello Dolce
F:B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Cody Cole )
Trainer that has them ready to win their debuts and this one comes into this off a winning trial 3 weeks ago. Rails draw and very hard to beat
Next Best
8 Presence Of Mind
F: 2XB(7)W(54.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Won a trial back in April and was then favourite on debut 4 weeks later. Ran well and then spelled and everything points to it being improved for this campaign. Craig Grylls rides but has drawn a bit wide
Consider
4 Honor The Name
F: 4B(12)W(56.5)
( J-Lynsey Satherley )
( T-David Greene )
Drawn wide but still putting in for consideration, as it looked good winning both trials before debut.
Longer Odds
2 Way Out
F: 0X523B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
Has been close up in last three runs and looks capable of slotting into a place for your multis
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 4.50
Place1 10 $ 1.90
Place2 13 $ 4.20
Place3 6 $ 2.10
Quinella 10:13 $ 34.30
Trifecta 10:13:6 $ 317.30
First4 10:13:6:12 $ 2423.10
Double 9:10 $ 131.10
Treble 4:9:10 $ 319.30
Race 7 - PLACEMAKERS TAUPŌ HANDICAP
Time: 3:36 PM | Distance: 1300 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
16 Keegan
F: 0214XB(5)W(54.0)
( J-Munna Alam )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
Resuming now after a 3 month spell and we think it might be in for its best campaign yet. Made good progress to reach Open class last time up
Main Danger
5 What You Wish For
F: 6154XB(7)W(57.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau certainly hold a strong hand in the race and really should be winning it with 5 runners to represent them. Some have drawn wide which leads us to think this capable galloper might be the one
Next Best
19 Trobriand
F: 325X8B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
This Te Akau runner has also drawn well and will be fitter for its first run back. Has the ability to be there at the business end and Bruno is a good booking
Consider
8 Captured By Love
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 748X5B(14)W(54.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
We'd suggest this is Te Akau's best horse of the five but the drawn is our concern. It looks like it is getting but to the horse it showed us earlier in its career
Longer Odds
15 Outovstock
F: 0400XB(2)W(54.0)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Chad Ormsby )
Has drawn an inside gate. Knowing this trainer, will be ready and could surprise then fresh up over the sprint distance
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 17.50
Place1 10 $ 4.50
Place2 8 $ 2.20
Place3 4 $ 8.40
Quinella 8:10 $ 43.40
Trifecta 10:8:4 $ 2308.90
First4 10:8:4:9 $ 6110.60
Race 8 - GENERATION HOMES
Time: 4:10 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
1 Cool 'N' Fast
F: 10X3B(6)W(60.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Would love to see this once exciting 2yo back to its best, after failing in the Karaka Millions. That was a good run a month ago and with the opening favourite a non runner, the opportunity opens up
Main Danger
13 Marokopa Falls
F: 1340XB(2)W(54.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Highly tried as a 2yo, the feeling was it would always be better with as it matured. Returns from a spell and we might well see that development in place
Next Best
6 Anushka Shesastar
F: 624X0B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-John Bary )
Considering it was fresh up last time, came out of a wide gate, and got beaten by an impressive winner, it wasn't such a bad run to finish where it did
Consider
3 Knowledge Is Power
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: 45728B(4)W(59.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runners always need a second look and this one could show improvement now switching to the turf
Longer Odds
2 Mr Fortrus
Dividend : $9.90, $2.40
Won
F: X327XB(9)W(59.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
Resuming after a v3 month spell and what we do know is this stable will have it tuned up for a big effort
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 9.90
Place1 2 $ 2.40
Place2 4 $ 3.10
Place3 3 $ 2.50
Quinella 2:4 $ 32.80
Trifecta 2:4:3 $ 675.90
First4 2:4:3:13 $ 3082.00
Double 10:2 $ 119.50
Race 9 - POVERTY BAY TURF CLUB CUP
Time: 4:52 PM | Distance: 2600 m | Prize $ 60000
Top Pick
8 Kenny
F: 23113B(8)W(56.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Ralph Manning )
Improved galloper that has been racing well, winning its last two before coming up against a good one in Notabadspillane. Can return to the winners enclosure today
Main Danger
5 Pacheco
Dividend : $10.80, $3.40
Won
F: X3362B(11)W(59.5)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Shaun Phelan )
Simply, he has to be a big chance if running up to its nose defeat by Diamond Jak three weeks ago. That one won again last weekend
Next Best
10 Prisca
F: 36573B(13)W(54.5)
( J-Lynsey Satherley )
( T-Catherine Cameron )
Has been behind Notabadspillane in its last two, and considering the potential that one is showing, it's good form
Consider
1 I'm A Dirty Rascal
F: 79X00B(7)W(60.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
We've supported the chances of the Te Akau runners all day so can't leave this one out of our reckoning. There's not a lot of depth in the race
Longer Odds
7 So Call Me
F: 12462B(10)W(57.5)
( J-Sarah O'Malley )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Kevin Myers has two in the race and this looks his best chance. Has got a new lease of life since going over the jumps
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 10.80
Place1 5 $ 3.40
Place2 11 $ 5.00
Place3 9 $ 2.70
Quinella 5:11 $ 59.90
Trifecta 5:11:9 $ 1310.60
First4 5:11:9:13 $ 6896.10
Race 10 - INGLIS READY2RACE SALE - 16OCT HANDICAP
Time: 5:26 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
10 Carignan
F: 78645B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Sarah O'Malley )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Third up today. We've been a cheer leader of this 6yo for sometime now and this represents an opportunity to see that rewarded. Rails draw to advantage
Main Danger
6 Just One
F: 98950B(5)W(58.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh runner that is up to winning this. Found the 2400m too far last time and George Rooke sticks
Next Best
1 Heza Sharp One
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 95636B(2)W(60.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Team Rogerson )
Surprised to see this one open up as favourite as it has only won the one race from 12 starts. Maybe the step up to 21000m for the first time will bring the desired result
Consider
12 Delorean
F: 78827B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Kylie Fawcett )
One of the best records in the field and now back up to 2000m, rates a chance
Longer Odds
2 Tukituki
Dividend : $23.00, $6.50
Won
F: 26L8XB(6)W(59.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Carl Taylor )
Resumes and straight up to this 2000m. Interested to see Bruno on the reins and he adds the value