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After winning its trial prior, this Stephen Marsh runner was well fancied to win on debut but never picked up in the straight. Will be better for experience and this looks like its to lose
Main Danger
3 Magill
F:B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
On debut. Handled the wet in its trial and won't be far away
Next Best
6 Home Secretary
Dividend :
Place
F:B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Tony Pike )
Tony Pike brings this filly south for its debut, and two trials will have it knowing what the game is about
Consider
5 Swiss Miss
F:B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Team Rogerson )
On debut after winning a trial without being extended
Longer Odds
4 Midnight Dart
Dividend : $8.70, $2.40
Won
F:B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Outsider of the field but be aware of this trainer's good strike rate on this course
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 8.70
Place1 4 $ 2.40
Place2 1 $ 1.50
Quinella 1:4 $ 6.50
Trifecta 4:1:6 $ 48.70
First4 4:1:6:5 $ 125.70
Race 2 - LISTEN LIVE ON SPORTNATION.NZ MAIDEN SPRINT
Time: 1:42 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
6 Yamal
Dividend : $5.80, $3.30
Won
F:B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Peter and Trent Didham )
Trainers are very good at preparing their runners for a first up win. This is not a strong field so can strike again
Main Danger
8 Sierra Leone
Dividend :
Place
F: 0X2X5B(4)W(55.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Johno Benner )
Second up after not really a winning chance at any stage when resuming. Sure to be in the money but first starter offers the better risk value
Next Best
3 Sloshed
F: 52B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray )
Won two trials prior to debut but yet to bring that form to race day. Jockey a real plus
Consider
7 Belles Boom
F:B(6)W(57.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
On debut and went well on a Heavy8 in only trial. Watch for late support
Longer Odds
1 Mission Complete
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 42020B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Team Rogerson )
Wide open race and this one has shown up in previous races
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 5.80
Place1 6 $ 3.30
Place2 1 $ 2.20
Quinella 1:6 $ 14.00
Trifecta 6:1:8 $ 59.80
First4 6:1:8:7 $ 152.30
Double 4:6 $ 31.50
Race 3 - UPPER HUTT CAR SALES LTD 2100
Time: 2:20 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
1 Sunset Boulevard
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 141X1B(1)W(60.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Here's a perfect example why this trainer is considered to be such a guru. Talented but not winning up north, it relocated to the Myers stable and has subsequently won 4 of its six races. Can continue to rise through the grades
Main Danger
4 Overdraft
F: 113X2B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Jo Rathbone )
Previously working in the Myers stable, this Whanganui trainer is now a terrific trainer and has had a fabulous few months. This 6yo has won two and never been unplaced in 7 starts
Next Best
7 Piper's Son
Dividend : $2.80
Place
F: 63801B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Tony Dravitzki )
Has never backed up a win before but this race gives it a chance/ Loves the wet conditions
Consider
6 Identikit
F: 11876B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Lisa Latta )
After its two wins, we thought this one would win again but, while being thereabouts, hasn't met those expectations. We're not dropping though
Longer Odds
12 Roc Up Ralph
F: 12127B(4)W(54.5)
( J-Rohan Mudhoo )
( T-Shaun & Emma Clotworthy )
Seems to have been stimulated by the spell of jumping in the winter and has run some terrific races on the flat since. Looks great EW value here
Results
Race Dividends
Win 13 $ 12.80
Place1 13 $ 4.10
Place2 7 $ 2.80
Place3 1 $ 1.90
Quinella 7:13 $ 68.00
Trifecta 13:7:1 $ 722.30
First4 13:7:1:6 $ 4658.80
Race 4 - GRAHAM'S PAINTERS 1400
Time: 2:58 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
4 Ready Response
F: 312B(8)W(60.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray )
Won its maiden at only the second time of asking, on todays track conditions. Plenty of upside and this trainer/jockey's strike rate is formidable
Main Danger
6 Dollybird
Dividend : $12.90, $3.80
Won
F: 188X5B(5)W(58.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Matt Dixon )
We think this 5yo is a bit better than its record would suggest, so goes in as an EW chance
Next Best
2 Dubai's Potiki
F: 272X1B(9)W(60.0)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Chrissy Bambry )
Resumed from a 4 month break to win nicely at Otaki last month. Looks likely to be in for a good campaign so one to watch
Consider
1 Complex
Dividend : $2.80
Place
F: 670X2B(4)W(60.0)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Ilone Kelly )
Loves the track and just needs to handle the Heavy8 to be a strong chance
Longer Odds
8 Valley King
F: 56575B(12)W(58.0)
( J-Sarah O'Malley )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Australian import now with this very good trainer. A four time winner from just 18 starts, the ability is clearly there
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 12.90
Place1 6 $ 3.80
Place2 1 $ 2.80
Place3 3 $ 3.20
Quinella 1:6 $ 57.10
Trifecta 6:1:3 $ 797.70
First4 6:1:3:9 $ 4201.30
Double 13:6 $ 140.40
Treble 6:13:6 $ 1847.00
Race 5 - CONTEMPORARY KOROWAI DESIGNS 1400
Time: 3:32 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
5 Tolstoy
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 13131B(8)W(59.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Ilone Kelly )
This 6yo has really come into its own this winter and has now won all its 3 races in its last 5 starts. Showed it had trained on well in beating a decent field at Otaki three weeks ago
Main Danger
1 Diomedes
F: 45128B(9)W(60.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Kurtis Pertab )
Resumes on the back of a winning trial. Won an Open at Rotorua back in July so looks a strong chance at decent odds
Next Best
12 One Bold Gigolo
Dividend : $2.90
Place
F: 2114XB(4)W(56.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
A 5yo that has been given time with just the 8 races to date. Has been in the first two 5 times and will be well prepared for this, resuming after a 7 month break, and a good draw to advantage
Consider
9 Freddie Time
Dividend : $4.90, $2.00
Won
F: 10X43B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
Kevin Tyler doesn't come north very often but when he does, its because the horse has the ability to be competing. Third to Ma Te Wa here 4 weeks ago
Longer Odds
7 Sotirio
F: 34553B(11)W(58.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Matthew Eales )
Not many runners from this stable but he is having winners. This one represents a bit of value when you note it was just in behind Ma Te Wa and Freddie Time two back
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 4.90
Place1 9 $ 2.00
Place2 12 $ 2.90
Place3 5 $ 1.70
Quinella 9:12 $ 18.20
Trifecta 9:12:5 $ 135.70
First4 9:12:5:10 $ 2411.40
Race 6 - TOAST TO TIPTRONIC HCP 1600
Time: 4:07 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
3 Bozo
F: 11631B(8)W(55.5)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Interesting to see Kevin Myers revert back to a claiming apprentice this time, and not Amber Riddell who is apprenticed to him. However, he is a very astute trainer and we're not questioning that decision, just going wit it
Main Danger
7 Enrico
Dividend : $5.40, $1.90
Won
F: 16X43B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Ilone Kelly )
Third up today and just 1/2 length behind Turn The Ace last start. Expecting to see it featuring at the business end
Next Best
6 Chantilly Lace
F: 25155B(7)W(54.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Chrissy Bambry )
This 5yo is a competitive mare and we really liked its run here a month ago. Kate Hercock takes the reins and will see it gets every chance
Consider
1 Belardo Boy
Dividend : $3.90
Place
F: 14866B(4)W(62.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
How can you leave this 11 time winner out of your reckoning? Honest as they come and Amber Riddell rides
Longer Odds
8 Boomtown Boy
F: 22538B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Adrian Bull )
Good run here 4 weeks ago and then did little at 2100m at Hawera last time. That can be a challenging track, so excusing that
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 5.40
Place1 7 $ 1.90
Place2 1 $ 3.90
Place3 10 $ 5.80
Quinella 1:7 $ 48.70
Trifecta 7:1:10 $ 1108.20
First4 7:1:10:5 $ 4491.50
Double 9:7 $ 16.80
Race 7 - GRANT PLUMBING 1600
Time: 4:42 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
2 Exit Left
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 35324B(13)W(60.0)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Sue Thompson-Brown & Mick Brown )
A good run into fourth behind the impressive and clear cut winner Monologue on this track four weeks ago. Looks very capable itself and gets conditions to suit today
Main Danger
3 Retrostar
F: 80X23B(2)W(60.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Andrew Forsman brings south after two good runs in both starts this campaign. Inside draw sees it get every chance
Next Best
1 Dupug
F: X2103B(6)W(60.0)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Kevin Myers runner that was in behind Ready Response last time and that one looks like franking the form in Race 4 today
Consider
13 Pacific Princess
F: 625X1B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-John Bary )
A 12 start maiden until getting home nicely to win here 4 weeks ago. Had run second 4 times previously and likely to be in the mix again
Longer Odds
7 Rogue Romance
Dividend : $4.00
Place
F: 1136XB(11)W(58.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Resumes from a 4 month spell and has had three trials to prepare. Looked an exciting prospect last campaign and although better over further, might surprise them while fresh over this 1600m
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 13.50
Place1 5 $ 3.80
Place2 2 $ 2.00
Place3 7 $ 4.00
Quinella 2:5 $ 23.20
Trifecta 5:2:7 $ 560.20
First4 5:2:7:1 $ 3927.80
Race 8 - NZCIS WELLINGTON CUP PACKAGES ON SALE HCP SPRINT
Time: 5:17 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
2 Marotiri Molly
F: X40X3B(7)W(60.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Matt Dixon )
Third, when resuming, to Spencer here a month ago but was making ground on the winner over the last 200m. Has class and will be much improved for that run
Main Danger
7 Bold Belle
Dividend : $6.80, $2.00
Won
F: 24X52B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Bryce Newman )
Was the one to test Spencer last start, pushing it hard all the way up the straight. Has had a trial since so fitness won't be an issue. Rails draw
Next Best
1 Spencer
F: 96391B(6)W(62.0)
( J-Sima Mxothwa )
( T-Erin Hocquard )
Simply has to be in the mix. A genuine 6yo with 8 wins from just 25 starts, it was a gutsy effort to hold on here last time
Consider
4 Old Town Road
F: 43486B(2)W(55.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Amber Riddell is reunited today and has done well on it in the past. Nice inside draw
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
9 Sinbin
F: 11066B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Has been a bit overlooked in the betting considering it was 4 lengths behind Spencer two back and last start it was close up in a WFA race at Hawera