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On its recent form, and against runners in the G3 later today, it should get punters off to a winning start. It now gets a run on Good ground and inside gate should see it on the pace
Main Danger
9 Professional Lad
F: 2X42B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Terri Rae )
Showing good ability with two seconds in its 3 starts. Interesting to note trainer has turned ton this former champion jockey
Next Best
1 Noivern
F: 2323XB(10)W(58.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-John Blackadder )
Resumes after 6 month spell. If it brings last seasons form forward, could be the one
Consider
10 Student Of War
F: 35B(8)W(56.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Has 4 lengths to make up on Professional Lad last time but jockey is worth a few lengths
Longer Odds
3 Watson
F: X45X3B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Sandy Cunningham )
At value odds considering it was less than 2 1/2 lengths behind Professional Lad last start
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 39.20
Place1 2 $ 9.20
Place2 12 $ 1.60
Place3 11 $ 4.50
Quinella 2:12 $ 65.00
Trifecta 2:12:11 $ 2769.50
First4 2:12:11:1 $ 8230.50
Race 2 - RAINER IRRIGATION 1400
Time: 12:51 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
4 Buster Shaw
F: 1380XB(5)W(58.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Mark Purdon )
Ex northerner resuming and now with this harness trainer. Highly tried last season and should be up to winning on southern debut
Main Danger
5 Eight Lucky Prawns
F: 86628B(5)W(58.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Kevin McAuley )
Just missed two back and with Sam Weatherley now on the reins, will get every chance
Next Best
6 Elegant Explosive
F: 26604B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
Had signs of an improver in its last run and now switches to turf, a surface on which it won its only race
Consider
3 Pequot
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: 410X6B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Lance Robinson )
Will be better for resuming run and Tina sticks
Longer Odds
12 Flying Dubawi
F: 07460B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah )
( T-Len & Lacy Stewart )
Best judged on its run two back as in a stronger field than this last time
Results
Race Dividends
Win 13 $ 28.60
Place1 13 $ 7.00
Place2 7 $ 2.70
Place3 3 $ 2.50
Quinella 7:13 $ 103.00
Trifecta 13:7:3 $ 2783.20
First4 13:7:3:10 $ 39062.50
Race 3 - COCHRANES OF CANTERBURY 1400
Time: 1:27 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
8 Stout
F: 9336XB(3)W(59.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Steven Prince )
Resuming after 6 months but goes well fresh. Interesting to see Tina riding again, having ridden it in its last start in previous campaign
Main Danger
3 Airpark Hustler
F: 420X8B(15)W(59.5)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Highly tried last campaign and performing well, has more potential than most of these. But wide draw the challenge
Next Best
7 Pogacar
Dividend : $8.80, $3.20
Won
F: 2421XB(8)W(59.0)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah )
( T-Ross Beckett )
Spelled after progressing to win at only its 4th start in May. Sure to have matured over that period
Consider
11 Maybe Diva
F: 5X15B(17)W(57.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Was never really in a winning position after getting back last time and concern is wide draw could see more of the same today. However, there's been a lot of money for it
Longer Odds
9 Shooting Stride
F: 62024B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Krishna Mudhoo )
( T-Lee Callaway )
Rails draw and hasn't been far away in recent runs
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 8.80
Place1 7 $ 3.20
Place2 6 $ 5.20
Place3 5 $ 2.40
Quinella 6:7 $ 61.00
Trifecta 7:6:5 $ 799.20
First4 7:6:5:13 $ 7521.10
Double 13:7 $ 167.80
Treble 2:13:7 $ 8023.60
Race 4 - CLEM & RUSSEL BRAND MEMORIAL 2200
Time: 1:58 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
2 Rosso
Dividend : $3.20, $1.80
Won
F: X9204B(10)W(59.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Australian import now with the strong Pitman stable. Hasn't raced for two months but support since opening suggests its been going well at home
Main Danger
3 Strong
F: 427X9B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Bruce Tapper )
Will have taken improvement from first run back and now up to a more suitable 2200m
Next Best
8 Uraskyfullastars
F: 90182B(12)W(57.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Sarah Dring )
Has won one and been close up in runs since relocating from the north and Bruno adds a lot to its chances
Consider
1 Reverberations
F: 37993B(9)W(60.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-John Blackadder )
One we've given a chance to on a few occasions and seeing Vinne booked on it today peaks our interest once more
Longer Odds
10 New Beginning
Dividend : $3.00
Place
F: 29415B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-John Blackadder )
How many times have we seen this trainer/jockey combination greet the judge?
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 3.20
Place1 2 $ 1.80
Place2 12 $ 5.50
Place3 10 $ 3.00
Quinella 2:12 $ 29.70
Trifecta 2:12:10 $ 371.50
First4 2:12:10:11 $ 1466.40
Race 5 - VERNON & VAZEY 0800 TRUCK PARTS OPN HCP 2200
Time: 2:30 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
8 Moussaieff
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 20X53B(1)W(54.5)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Kezia Murphy )
Four wins from just 14 starts says it has the ability to be winning this. Rails draw and expect much better performances on these firmer tracks
Main Danger
3 Proserve
F: 2182LB(8)W(58.0)
( J-Brett Murray )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Another that will go better now the tracks have firmed and comes into this after a good run behind Cognito two back
Next Best
11 Court Of Appeal
Dividend : $4.70, $1.90
Won
F: 37X17B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
The depth of the field is as good as the first four favourites, for this Open, so goes in as one of them. Bruno on the reins is obviously a plus
Consider
2 Prince Alby
F: 98X42B(2)W(59.5)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
A winner of over $320k and at its best, would win this. Is it though?
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
4 Ess Vee Are
F: 90X47B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Ex northerner yet to show up in the south. If it does today, it wins
Results
Race Dividends
Win 11 $ 4.70
Place1 11 $ 1.90
Place2 5 $ 6.10
Place3 8 $ 1.50
Quinella 5:11 $ 56.00
Trifecta 11:5:8 $ 349.90
First4 11:5:8:9 $ 4925.20
Double 2:11 $ 10.00
Race 6 - GD JONES SALUTE OPEN HANDICAP 1200
Time: 3:05 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
3 Spot On Time
Dividend : $4.10, $1.80
Won
F: 21X1XB(10)W(56.5)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Terri Rae )
Resuming after bolting in in an Open handicap last November. Has been away from race day since then but signalled that it is in good fettle once again with two trial wins to prepare
Main Danger
1 Third Decree
Dividend : $3.00
Place
F: 510X2B(11)W(60.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
A good mare out of the Pitman stable and probably the ride that has enticed Sam Weatherley to come south. Just needs to overcome the wide draw
Next Best
5 Illicit Dreams
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 66322B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Kenny Rae )
well performed 5yo resuming after being freshened. Travels down from the north for this and won't be far away
Consider
12 Insatiable
F: 1435XB(1)W(54.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
First race since March but trials to prepare. Rails draw and good jockey up
Longer Odds
2 Tikki
F: 1411XB(12)W(56.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Steven Prince )
Unlucky to have drawn so wide but the ability to win 7 from its 16 starts says it should be our odds player
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 4.10
Place1 3 $ 1.80
Place2 5 $ 2.30
Place3 1 $ 3.00
Quinella 3:5 $ 13.00
Trifecta 3:5:1 $ 91.60
First4 3:5:1:12 $ 590.00
Treble 2:11:3 $ 61.20
Race 7 - MCCREA PAINTERS & DECORATORS ASHBURTON CUP HCP
Time: 3:40 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
3 Cognito
F: 06X11B(4)W(60.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau have done a great job to get this 6yo to the ability it showed in its first two seasons. Coincidentally, Vinnie Colgan is also riding at his best
Main Danger
6 Epee Beel
F: 70854B(9)W(54.5)
( J-Brett Murray )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
The Pitmans have always rated this 5yo and could well be in the mix again today
Next Best
5 Sir Albert
Dividend : $2.10, $1.20
Won
F: 509X2B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Terri Rae )
Just missed when resuming a month ago and has won a trial since. Gets every chance from inside draw
Consider
2 Lord Darci
F: 14616B(6)W(60.5)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah )
( T-Bevan & Robyn Wilson )
Was in a better field than this last time and will be much better for that outing. Must have for First Four players
Longer Odds
9 Bella Luce
F: 82518B(11)W(54.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Lance Robinson )
Gets a Good track for the first time in a long time .... and four of its six wins have been in these conditions
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 2.10
Place1 5 $ 1.20
Place2 10 $ 4.80
Place3 4 $ 3.00
Quinella 5:10 $ 21.90
Trifecta 5:10:4 $ 179.20
First4 5:10:4:3 $ 652.10
Double 3:5 $ 7.00
Race 8 - BARNESWOOD FARM STAKES (G3)
Time: 4:15 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 100000
Top Pick
9 Origin Of Love
F: 31B(8)W(55.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
The $100k stakes has brought out a great field for the G3 for 3yo's. Te Akau's record in these features is a good one and they look to have a progressive filly here
Main Danger
5 Miss Starlight
F: 111B(9)W(55.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
Unbeaten. Spelled after an impressive winning debut back in May and then given time out to mature. Duly trained on from that and clearly a talented filly and hard to beat
Next Best
2 El Vaquero
F: 22115B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Was looking like one of the best of its age down here until disappointing last start. But you can be sure the Pitmans will have put the necessary work into it since
Consider
1 Alottago
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 33X11B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Corey Campbell )
( T-Lance Robinson )
Unbeaten this time up and particularly liked the way it went to the line when resuming, two back
Longer Odds
4 Pontoon
F: 5X3B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Shankar Muniandy )
Still a maiden but that was a pretty impressive resuming run behind Alottago two weeks ago. Improves
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 9.70
Place1 6 $ 3.10
Place2 1 $ 1.70
Place3 8 $ 3.60
Quinella 1:6 $ 25.10
Trifecta 6:1:8 $ 643.50
First4 6:1:8:7 $ 3592.90
Race 9 - AGRAFORUM GROWING INNOVATION 1400
Time: 4:50 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
5 Loose Sally
F: 3151XB(6)W(57.5)
( J-Ruvanesh Muniandy )
( T-Shankar Muniandy )
The best performed runner in the race, now resuming. Won on debut in first campaign so should be good to go today. Has seen strong early support
Main Danger
13 Little But Fierce
F: 07X21B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Danny Crozier )
Got back and came late to just miss against Show Pony when resuming at the end of August. Has progressed to a win two weeks ago and looks to have plenty of upside
Next Best
2 Show Pony
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 50X11B(5)W(59.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-John Blackadder )
Has won both its races this campaign, albeit by short margins. Its resuming run at the end of August was especially good, with the second franking the form with a win two weeks ago
Consider
7 Girls Light Up
Dividend : $3.00
Place
F: X4411B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Terri Rae )
Ex northerner on southern debut and certainly up making its presence known here. But concern is its 'Good' track record isn't up to much
Longer Odds
8 Jaffa
F: 3581XB(12)W(57.0)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Ross Beckett )
With a good fresh up record, this one could well surprise them. The track conditions will be to its liking