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This one caught the eye with the way it finished off its race at Tauranga when resuming and Opie takes the reins today
Main Danger
1 Golden Wings
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 2XB(12)W(58.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Sophia Nolan )
A length in front of our Top Pick when on debut back in April But that one has had a race this time up, and it has a wide draw to contend with
Next Best
9 Argo
F: 6X3B(14)W(56.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Tony Pike )
On what it has done so far it has to go in but can it overcome the wide draw? We'll find out
Consider
16 Road To Paris
F:B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
On debut from a good stable and a winner of a trial as far back as February. They have given it time to mature
Longer Odds
2 Captain Roy
F: 8030XB(4)W(58.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Thought this one might have won one in its first campaign, such were its runs at times. More developed now
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 6.30
Place1 5 $ 1.90
Place2 1 $ 1.40
Place3 11 $ 3.40
Quinella 1:5 $ 6.00
Trifecta 5:1:11 $ 122.60
First4 5:1:11:9 $ 665.70
Race 2 - YOURRIDE MAIDEN 1400
Time: 12:50 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 30000
Top Pick
16 Solid Gold
Dividend : $2.60
Place
F: 4B(7)W(54.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Good trial winner led to it being odds on on debut, but although a good run, didn't look like a winner. You'll see a much improved horse today ... and noted stablemate has been scratched
Main Danger
11 Swiss Prince
Dividend : $2.80, $1.50
Won
F: 5232B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Highly tried by Stephen Marsh in all its runs, even to the extent it ran in the Whanganui Guineas as a maiden. Rails draw to its advantage
Next Best
12 Navy Dreams
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: 62X29B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Barry Donoghue )
Terrific run to finish close up when resuming and it a much stronger Stakes race last time. Will find this easier
Consider
4 Dalmatian Coast
F: 4X2B(11)W(58.5)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Chad Ormsby )
We know how this trainer always presents them as a winning chance and now second up, this 4yo could well show up
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
6 Unodostrescuatro
F: 344X9B(15)W(58.5)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Chad Ormsby )
Has drawn wide, hence the generous odds. Will be much improved for its last run and has the ability to be in the mix if getting the right run
Results
Race Dividends
Win 11 $ 2.80
Place1 11 $ 1.50
Place2 12 $ 2.50
Place3 16 $ 2.60
Quinella 11:12 $ 9.20
Trifecta 11:12:16 $ 90.60
First4 11:12:16:14 $ 1709.40
Double 5:11 $ 14.60
Race 3 - SISTEMA 1400
Time: 1:25 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 30000
Top Pick
11 Carajillo
F: 346X4B(10)W(57.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Cody Cole )
Trainer has two contenders here but we note Sam Collett is on the reins of this one we can assume it's their best chance. Less than two lengths away when resuming, at long odds, and now improved for the run
Main Danger
5 Zenith
F: 1263B(11)W(59.0)
( J-Corentin Berge )
( T-John Bell )
Such is the training ability of John bell, it won't be far away, if it doesn't win. French jockey is now acclimatising to the NZ style now too
Next Best
4 Top Dollar
F: X7231B(15)W(59.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
Won on the synthetic, from a stable that has a good strike rate there. That was an improved run on its previous performance and we're expecting it will bring more of that to race day today
Consider
15 Fat Cat
F: 47X18B(14)W(56.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Signalled its ability when winning easily at Waverley in July but the didn't race for two months. If recovered, could surprise them
Longer Odds
17 Mille Grazie
F: 340X6B(13)W(56.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Samantha Logan )
We could see this one in the finish, with a more suitable track today
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 4.60
Place1 8 $ 2.00
Place2 19 $ 6.40
Place3 18 $ 8.90
Quinella 8:19 $ 65.20
Trifecta 8:19:18 $ 2382.30
First4 8:19:18:5 $ 20000.00
Treble 5:11:8 $ 97.30
Race 4 - BARFOOT & THOMPSON 2100
Time: 2:02 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 55000
Top Pick
12 Santa Catalina
F: 4X371B(9)W(54.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Peter & Shaun McKay )
Got a well deserved second win when put over 2400m at Ellerslie last time. Drops back in distance but expect that will suit it even better
Main Danger
4 Tisse
Dividend : $3.20, $1.60
Won
F: 65242B(6)W(59.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Was the one that got closest to the punted on Notabadspillane three weeks ago and on that form, should be winning that. But best runs have been in the Heavy so a question mark there
Next Best
3 Let Fly
F: 00X08B(4)W(59.0)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Conor and Sarah Fahy )
Although 8th in its last race behind Diamond Jak, it was in fact only 3 lengths back. That was Open class and a good field and that rates well in this R75
Consider
10 Gillian
F: 121X4B(8)W(55.0)
( J-Lynsey Satherley )
( T-Debbie Sweeney )
Looked to have brought last season's progressive form to race day when resuming, with a good run into fourth. In-form senior rider now takes over
Longer Odds
8 Boxmoss
F: 23114B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Chris Wood )
Is looking more like the galloper we saw a few seasons back this time up, and includes two wins in its last three starts. Trainer has made a good call in handing the reins to Warren Kennedy this time
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 3.20
Place1 4 $ 1.60
Place2 14 $ 2.30
Place3 9 $ 3.50
Quinella 4:14 $ 9.10
Trifecta 4:14:9 $ 136.60
First4 4:14:9:11 $ 1298.20
Double 8:4 $ 14.60
Race 5 - TAB 1100
Time: 2:39 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 55000
Top Pick
14 Scolera
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 1B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Jim Collett )
Despite winning two trials to prepare, it went off as an $11.50 shot when winning at Taupo on debut a month ago. Has been given time and such was its dominance that day, it could well remain unbeaten today
Main Danger
11 Carsolio
F: 5X192B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that just missed when on the synthetic last start, over 970m. Will be much better suited to this 1100m and Opie jumps back on board
Next Best
12 Charmrose
Dividend : $6.10, $2.40
Won
F: X226XB(2)W(57.5)
( J-Sage Duric )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
This runner gives Te Akau a strong hand in the race, coming into it from a winning trial. Although a winner of one race, it has been second 5 times so the ability to be winning again is there
Consider
7 She's Untouchable
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 440X8B(5)W(59.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh runner that finished just in behind them when 8th three weeks ago and will be much more suited to these track conditions
Longer Odds
4 Greenwich
F: 7090XB(6)W(60.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
Import from Hong Kong and has has three trials to prepare for debut run in NZ
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 6.10
Place1 12 $ 2.40
Place2 14 $ 2.00
Place3 7 $ 1.80
Quinella 12:14 $ 14.60
Trifecta 12:14:7 $ 160.60
First4 12:14:7:15 $ 1311.90
Race 6 - KINGMAKERS SYNDICATION 1400
Time: 3:16 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 55000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
17 Happy Youmzain
F: 4X1B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Tony Pike )
Although it was on the synthetic, this one could not have been more impressive when resuming with a win three weeks ago. Opie rides again for Tony Pike and we'll be seeing it succeed in better class than this
Main Danger
2 Dramatic Miss
F: 33X63B(2)W(60.5)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh runner that looks better than its ever been and the one that finished ahead of it last time, just missed yesterday, to frank the form
Next Best
8 Steely Man
F: 554X8B(14)W(59.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Lynda German )
Don't let its last start 8th put you off as it was only 2 1/2 lengths from the winner. And that winner is pretty talented
Consider
9 Fosse
F: 1X4X2B(7)W(58.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie )
Despite the wide draw, ran well for second when resuming. Craig Grylls takes the reins today and that's to its advantage
Longer Odds
18 Amusement
F: 4X1B(15)W(57.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Darryn & Briar Weatherley )
This stable has more runners than usual out right now and we note Sam is riding most of them. Liked its win at just its second start, when resuming last month and might be up quite smart
Results
Race Dividends
Win 14 $ 48.80
Place1 14 $ 11.10
Place2 10 $ 10.80
Place3 1 $ 3.90
Quinella 10:14 $ 890.20
Trifecta 14:10:1 $ 29446.60
First4 14:10:1:17 $ 20000.00
Double 12:14 $ 203.10
Treble 4:12:14 $ 827.70
Race 7 - WINDSOR PARK STUD SOLILOQUY STAKES (G2)
Time: 3:50 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 175000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
2 Lollapalooza
F: 8X212B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall )
What a race this G2 promises to be. This one came off second best last time but our assessment to its winning performance two back and a repeat of that can win this
Main Danger
1 Tajana
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 13X11B(8)W(56.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
It was a terrific finish with our Top Pick last time and nothing in it at the end. It might come down to which one gets the best run today
Next Best
9 Well Written
Dividend : $2.70, $1.40
Won
F: 1B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Ever so impressive when dominating on debut over this distance to win by an easy 3 lengths, despite coming out of gate 11. Rails draw to its advantage today but this clearly a lot tougher
Consider
3 Little Black Dress
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 1X463B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
You've got to think Queen's Evidence is a chance but this one ran well behind the two favourites last time and continues to improve
Longer Odds
7 Places To Be
F: 1B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Kelly Van Dyk )
Had to like the way this one went on debut, winning by a clear 4 lengths. Will be improved for the experience
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 2.70
Place1 9 $ 1.40
Place2 3 $ 2.10
Place3 1 $ 1.90
Quinella 3:9 $ 7.20
Trifecta 9:3:1 $ 67.70
First4 9:3:1:10 $ 1333.90
Race 8 - ELSDON PARK HANDICAP 1400
Time: 4:24 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 65000
Top Pick
12 Archaic Smile
F: 122X4B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Hollie Wynyard )
After looking in good fettle at its trial last month, it had its first run in a competitive Open. It will be much improved for that but more importantly, this Soft footing will be so much more to its liking
Main Danger
11 Arabian Songbird
Dividend : $5.70, $1.90
Won
F: 110X1B(8)W(54.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
It won its resuming run 6 weeks ago, albeit in a R75 and now stepping up to Open class. It has also drawn a bit wide but has the ability to be in the finish
Next Best
1 Tardelli
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 728X1B(13)W(60.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Unlucky to have drawn so wide as that was a solid return to race day last month, when winning by a comfortable two lengths
Consider
5 Cannon Hill
F: 21X52B(1)W(55.5)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Tony Pike )
Ran second to Tardelli last start and now has the rails draw to its advantage. Tony Pike has always rated it
Longer Odds
7 Frostfair
F: 044X7B(10)W(54.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance Noble )
Has to go in as this stable/jockey combination is flying and the stable runners invariably go better second up
Results
Race Dividends
Win 11 $ 5.70
Place1 11 $ 1.90
Place2 6 $ 4.00
Place3 1 $ 1.30
Quinella 6:11 $ 48.30
Trifecta 11:6:1 $ 220.60
First4 11:6:1:13 $ 1849.70
Double 9:11 $ 15.10
Race 9 - LIVAMOL CLASSIC (G1)
Time: 5:00 PM | Distance: 2040 m | Prize $ 550000
Top Pick
1 El Vencedor
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 10X57B(7)W(59.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
After its work earlier in the week, we thought Legarto would probably win but with that one scratched, it opens up the race for this quality galloper. Its lead up has been good with a view to having it at peak for this, and the Soft track today just perfect
Main Danger
10 Quintessa
F: 389X1B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
That was some performance to come out of gate 15 when resuming, and beat La Crique here over 1400m. Will be trained to the minute and could well win
Next Best
3 Ladies Man
F: 4X353B(6)W(59.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
What a terrific run this 8yo, winner of nearly $1m, put in last start. Will appreciate this distance more and clearly in good heart
Consider
2 Waitak
Dividend : $3.80, $1.40
Won
F: 11X01B(3)W(59.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
No doubting the class of this 6yo and was our pick when it won last start over 1600m. Won over 2100m in March
Longer Odds
4 Sharp 'N' Smart
Dividend : $2.90
Place
F: 9X748B(5)W(59.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Team Rogerson )
In good form and given that its being trained for the Melbourne Cup, this distance will be much more to its liking than in recent runs
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 3.80
Place1 2 $ 1.40
Place2 1 $ 1.30
Place3 4 $ 2.90
Quinella 1:2 $ 3.80
Trifecta 2:1:4 $ 96.50
First4 2:1:4:6 $ 814.80
Race 10 - HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1600
Time: 5:35 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 55000
Top Pick
10 War Of Succession
Dividend : $4.80, $2.20
Won
F: 911X2B(5)W(58.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Two main chances in this and the safe approach is to go with the one with current form. It went close last start and Opie is in the saddle again
Main Danger
16 Zormella
F: 012X0B(14)W(56.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
First run for 6 weeks but sure to be well prepared. Will be in the money if not getting too far back early from its wide draw
Next Best
14 Atmospheric
Dividend : $3.10
Place
F: 314X4B(16)W(56.5)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Cody Cole )
Trainer has two in the race and this one is the least fancied, but we think it's a good type. Just needs to overcome the wide draw to return punters well
Consider
7 The Prophet
F: 4X1X5B(7)W(59.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Cody Cole )
Second up for this trainer/jockey combination with a superb strike rate and clearly better for that. wasn't far away but not sure itv was a strong field
Longer Odds
12 Myakkabelle
F: 4323XB(10)W(57.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
Ran against the best 3yo fillies last campaign and now resumes after running a good third in the Oaks in march. Will have matured further and has the class to feature