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Race 1 - GREEN LIGHT INSURANCE BROKERS MAIDEN 1400
Time: 1:40 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
13 Sweet Talkin Gal
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 2B(7)W(54.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Hollie Wynyard )
Will be better for her debut in July and this was evident when bolting in in trial to prepare
Main Danger
10 Yamato Satona
Dividend : $3.60, $1.50
Won
F:B(8)W(56.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Looks the danger, on debut. Progressed through 5 trials to win its last
Next Best
1 Fracas
F: 34424B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
Both runs this campaign have been good and rails draw today
Consider
8 Show Merican
F: 902XB(4)W(56.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Mariska Vear )
Big win at the trials a month ago suggests it has developed during its spell
Longer Odds
2 I'm Quinn
F: 3B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Glenn Old )
Handled the Heavy well on debut and Craig Grylls rides today
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 3.60
Place1 10 $ 1.50
Place2 11 $ 5.70
Place3 13 $ 1.40
Quinella 10:11 $ 74.20
Trifecta 10:11:13 $ 358.80
First4 10:11:13:5 $ 1423.30
Race 2 - LANCE LAWSON 1215
Time: 2:15 PM | Distance: 1215 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
8 Lubeck
Dividend : $3.70, $2.30
Won
F: 12XB(7)W(55.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Resumes after a spell, having looked pretty good on first two starts
Main Danger
4 To Cap It All
F: 23X35B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh also runs this filly which has run well in stronger fields than this
Next Best
7 Cream Tart
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 21XB(6)W(55.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Tony Pike )
Tony Pike runner resuming after a spell and expected to go well, with Craig Grylls in the saddle today
Consider
6 Chatelle Rose
F: 1B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Fred & Lindsay Cornege )
Well backed when just getting home on debut. This tougher though
Longer Odds
3 Wyndstorm
F: 145X0B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Hollie Wynyard )
At long odds in a Listed Race last time and raced accordingly, but this a whole lot easier
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 3.70
Place1 8 $ 2.30
Place2 7 $ 1.60
Quinella 7:8 $ 3.90
Trifecta 8:7:2 $ 69.50
First4 8:7:2:4 $ 191.70
Double 10:8 $ 14.60
Race 3 - ROTORUA RACECOURSE' RACE FOR THE LADIES 1215
Time: 2:49 PM | Distance: 1215 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
14 Wee Thistle
F: 44X1B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Lynsey Satherley )
( T-Kevin & Annette Hinton )
Was a class above them when winning by 5 lengths when resuming and would not be surprised to see it go back to back
Main Danger
11 Ziggy Stardust
F: 127X4B(5)W(57.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Tony Pike )
The Tony Pike runners are going well and this one gets its preferred track conditions today
Next Best
10 Scouser
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 0045XB(10)W(58.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Cody Cole )
Resumes in R65 with senior jockey up, having raced in R75's last campaign. Trainer has then ready to win when fresh
Consider
2 Dubai Rockin
F: 210XB(3)W(59.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Resumes after two trials and Craig Grylls in the saddle. Inside draw to advantage
Longer Odds
1 Digger
Dividend : $3.00
Place
F: 24533B(9)W(60.0)
( J-Ashlee Strawbridge )
( T-Darrell Hollinshead )
Chance and would be rated higher but for wide draw
Results
Race Dividends
Win 16 $ 24.10
Place1 16 $ 5.70
Place2 10 $ 1.70
Place3 1 $ 3.00
Quinella 10:16 $ 35.80
Trifecta 16:10:1 $ 632.50
First4 16:10:1:11 $ 3221.50
Race 4 - ARAWA PARK HOTEL ROTORUA 1400
Time: 3:23 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
18 Sweetazme
F: X1224B(7)W(60.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Ray Fleming )
Huge win when coming from last to win by 5 lengths back in July. That was on this track and can repeat
Main Danger
9 Litteral
F: 22241B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Ken & Bev Kelso )
Was second to Sweetasme back in July and broke maidens last start. Improved and will be closer this time
Next Best
13 Live On Air
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 75882B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Danica Guy )
Just beaten last start when out of gate 12, so good effort. Inside gate today and better for that first up run
Consider
10 Sicillian
Dividend : $8.40, $3.10
Won
F: 4109XB(6)W(57.0)
( J-Corentin Berge )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
One win from its 4 starts last time and this stable's runners are going well
Longer Odds
5 Flying Gib
F: 80X59B(8)W(58.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Moira & Kieran Murdoch )
Amber Riddell travels north and can hopefully turns this one's form around
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 8.40
Place1 10 $ 3.10
Place2 11 $ 5.80
Place3 13 $ 2.40
Quinella 10:11 $ 79.40
Trifecta 10:11:13 $ 1115.50
First4 10:11:13:16 $ 7141.20
Double 16:10 $ 227.50
Treble 8:16:10 $ 852.20
Race 5 - THE ROTORUA CLUB 1950
Time: 4:05 PM | Distance: 1950 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
13 With Grace
Dividend : $3.40
Place
F: 33218B(12)W(56.5)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Kylie Hoskin )
Odds on when winning at Taupo two back. This stable is having a great run and could add to the tally
Main Danger
6 Dance For Her
Dividend : $2.80
Place
F: 75X29B(9)W(57.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Cody Cole )
Australian import that just missed on NZ debut in a R75. Sam Collett sticks and will see it gets every chance
Next Best
12 Quill
F: 63464B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Shaun & Emma Clotworthy )
Simply put, is honest and never far off the winner. Won't take much to improve and be in the money
Consider
2 Talentoso
F: 60150B(13)W(60.0)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Shelley Hale )
Although dropping right out last start, that was a strong field and the winner looks likely to rise through the grades
Longer Odds
9 Glorafilia
F: 2X045B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Hollie Wynyard )
We like this trainer and note Amber Riddell has been reunited
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 16.00
Place1 8 $ 4.00
Place2 6 $ 2.80
Place3 13 $ 3.40
Quinella 6:8 $ 91.10
Trifecta 8:6:13 $ 2000.20
First4 8:6:13:9 $ 14172.10
Race 6 - STAPHANOS CLASSIC OPEN HANDICAP
Time: 4:42 PM | Distance: 1950 m | Prize $ 80000
Top Pick
7 Gigi
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: X9143B(8)W(54.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Jim Pender )
Has been performing well in strong handicaps and was our selection to win 9 days ago, but it was a late scratching. Sticking with it
Main Danger
8 What A Charma
Dividend : $11.60, $3.10
Won
F: 84343B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Lynsey Satherley )
( T-Mark Irwin )
Course/distance winner in good form and from inside draw, good EW value to greet the judge once again
Next Best
5 Rosetown Princess
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 71522B(9)W(54.0)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Darrell Hollinshead )
Just ahead of What A Charma last time and expected to be in the mix again
Consider
9 Electric Time
F: 58462B(10)W(54.0)
( J-Sienna Brown )
( T-Lou Te Keeti )
Better run last time and performs well in these track conditions
Longer Odds
4 Canheroc
F: 65266B(12)W(55.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Chris Wood )
We have included this one in our selections so many times, we simply can't drop it now ... but not without a chance either
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 11.60
Place1 8 $ 3.10
Place2 7 $ 1.80
Place3 5 $ 2.20
Quinella 7:8 $ 29.40
Trifecta 8:7:5 $ 248.50
First4 8:7:5:4 $ 2058.20
Double 8:8 $ 48.20
Race 7 - SWEYNESSE STAKES (G3)
Time: 5:14 PM | Distance: 1215 m | Prize $ 140000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
8 Whiskey 'N Roses
F: 301X1B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Joanne Surgenor )
Came with a withering run to get home when resuming two weeks ago and will take good improvement. This tougher but progressive and has rails draw
Main Danger
2 Twain
Dividend : $4.90, $1.50
Won
F: 11242B(3)W(59.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-John Bell )
Astute trainer keeps this one fresh and t races well in that state. Sure to be there at the business end
Next Best
7 Midnight Edition
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 31X12B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Bruce Wallbank )
Clearly has the form to say it should be winning but does have a wide draw to contend with
Consider
9 Grail Seeker
F: 160X0B(10)W(57.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Has more class than all of these and can't be left out of reckoning
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
10 Jaarffi
F: 2572XB(2)W(57.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance Noble )
Went to the spelling paddock after running second in a Group 1 back in March. Resumes now with Warren Kennedy on the reins and we're expecting a big run
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 4.90
Place1 2 $ 1.50
Place2 7 $ 1.90
Place3 11 $ 2.70
Quinella 2:7 $ 8.20
Trifecta 2:7:11 $ 112.30
First4 2:7:11:12 $ 636.00
Race 8 - CAMPBELL INFRASTRUCTURE 1400
Time: 5:50 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
14 Smart Love
Dividend : $2.20, $1.40
Won
F: 221X1B(12)W(54.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Strong stable has an exciting prospect in this 4yo mare. That was an impressive performance when coming from the back to clear out by 3 1/2 lengths when resuming and can only be better for the run
Main Danger
7 Big Wave
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 0X411B(14)W(57.5)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Caitlin McKee )
This young trainer has progressed this one well and it has now won three from just the 8 starts. If overcoming the wide draw, we think it will be the biggest danger
Next Best
10 This Time Girl
F: 20X18B(13)W(56.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Hollie Wynyard )
This is a good field and this one has been allowed to drift out in the market. After its good performance when resuming, we think it can be in the mix
Consider
9 Testwin
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 40X11B(7)W(57.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
On a hattrick and loves the Heavy. George Rooke adds to its chances
Longer Odds
2 Duncan Creek
F: 87X58B(2)W(60.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Patrick Campbell )
With the inform Bruno being handed the reins, it might be in for an improved run. Won't mind the Heavy track conditions