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Team Rogerson have brought a big team down from the north today and put three out in this. We like the look of this one, having run second over the distance and handles the Heavy tracks
Main Danger
1 Ferdie's Secret
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 03573B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Bailey Rogerson )
( T-Team Rogerson )
Stable jockey has been given the reins to this one after finishing just 1/2 length behind Sarracina last week. Both are on the quick back up
Next Best
9 Surround Sound
F: 29X34B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-John Wheeler )
Shorter in the market than we would have expected but is on its home track and ran well in the Heavy when resuming. Rails draw
Consider
5 Takes Time
Dividend : $2.30, $1.00
Won
F: 85243B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Susan Rainford )
Goes in as has been running well lately but there's a question mark over Heavy tracks for this one
Longer Odds
2 Great Adventure
F: 39576B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Team Rogerson )
Putting in the third Rogerson runner as is on the quick back up too, and on the back of an improved run
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 2.30
Place1 5 $ 1.00
Place2 1 $ 1.90
Place3 8 $ 8.70
Quinella 1:5 $ 7.10
Trifecta 5:1:8 $ 240.20
First4 5:1:8:4 $ 3697.80
Race 2 - JOHN WHEELER R75 2000M
Time: 12:53 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
2 Rua Rocks
Dividend : $5.30
Won
F: 77575B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Carl Henderson )
Proven handicapper that loves the Heavy. Good race in Open at Matamata three weeks ago and dropping back to R75 here
Main Danger
1 Indian Gold
Dividend :
Place
F: 32176B(3)W(59.0)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Has always been well thought of and has home track advantage
Next Best
4 Tai
Dividend :
Place
F: 01370B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Joanne Moss )
Up against in in an Open 5 days ago. Twice a winner in the Heavy and on the quick back up
Consider
5 Powerofpersuasion
F: 5X371B(2)W(55.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie )
Comes into this after winning a R65 at Waverley and this harder
Longer Odds
Insufficient Runners
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 5.30
Quinella 1:2 $ 3.10
Trifecta 2:1:4 $ 20.00
First4 2:1:4:5 $ 17.50
Race 3 - JANELLE MILLAR R60 HANDICAP 1800M
Time: 1:29 PM | Distance: 1800 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
2 Blue Rata Warea
Dividend : $2.50, $1.80
Won
F: 94455B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Trudy & Vaughan Keegan )
trained nearby and stable has a good strike rate. They had a winner last week so worth sticking with, especially as this one's best form is in the Heavy
Main Danger
1 Innocent Victim
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 72405B(5)W(59.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Steven Cole )
Down from the north. Best run this campaign was at Taupo two weeks ago and has won in these track conditions
Next Best
3 Jacks Pride
Dividend :
Place
F: 15569B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Buddy Lammas )
Trainer that generally has them right when starting them, and noted he's putting this one out again very quickly
Consider
4 Orange River
F: 75102B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Bailey Rogerson )
( T-Team Rogerson )
One of the team Rogerson runners down from the north
Longer Odds
6 Almaceta
F: 07886B(1)W(55.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Barry Coxhead )
Has to be this one for this category as all the others are close in the market
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 2.50
Place1 2 $ 1.80
Place2 1 $ 1.70
Quinella 1:2 $ 4.50
Trifecta 2:1:3 $ 15.50
First4 2:1:3:7 $ 25.30
Double 2:2 $ 11.60
Treble 5:2:2 $ 39.10
Race 4 - DEBBIE HARRIS MAIDEN 3YO 1200M
Time: 2:04 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
7 Circus Dancer
Dividend : $2.60, $1.70
Won
F:B(2)W(55.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Cody Cole )
On debut and this trainer/jockey partnership have been going really well since Sam's return to NZ. Has shown plenty in the trials, and on Heavy tracks
Main Danger
1 Odds And Ends
Dividend :
Place
F: 4623XB(5)W(57.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Steven Cole )
Resuming after good runs at the end of its last campaign, particularly in the Stakes race. Was tempted to rate higher
Next Best
2 King Jakkal
F: 7B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Locally trained. Was well backed when on debut in September, after winning both its trials. Now resumes and will be improved for that run
Consider
3 Rockman
Dividend : $3.90
Place
F: 79B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Team Rogerson )
The field is now down to the 5 runners but this one still only looks like a possible place prospect
Longer Odds
8 Bebeherb
F:B(1)W(55.5)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-John Wheeler )
The best of the two roughies, but unlikely to be winning
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 2.60
Place1 7 $ 1.70
Place2 3 $ 3.90
Quinella 3:7 $ 13.20
Trifecta 7:3:1 $ 35.20
First4 7:3:1:2 $ 57.20
Race 5 - NZB MEGA MAIDEN SERIES
Time: 2:39 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
2 Thorax
Dividend : $1.40, $1.10
Won
F:B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
On debut after winning its only trial in the Heavy. Trainer/jockey combination is formidable and, after missing a start last week, will be ready for a winning debut
Main Danger
7 Ploy
Dividend :
Place
F:B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Cody Cole )
4yo mare on debut. Has been given time as trialled as far back as March and has won one in the Heavy
Next Best
4 Sweet Envy
F: 52X23B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Josh Shaw )
Two nice performances this campaign and does look like one of only three real chances in this
Consider
1 Wyworry
Dividend : $3.10
Place
F: 4X95XB(4)W(58.5)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-John Wheeler )
Resuming after a 10 month spell and nothing to go on ... except it has been backed down from an opening $34
Longer Odds
12 Ikan
F: 4XB(6)W(54.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Jade Zuppicich )
Resumes after being highly tried in its only race, in July
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 1.40
Place1 2 $ 1.10
Place2 1 $ 3.10
Quinella 1:2 $ 5.00
Trifecta 2:1:7 $ 17.20
First4 2:1:7:12 $ 62.60
Double 7:2 $ 4.20
Race 6 - BRYCE REVELL MAIDEN 1600M
Time: 3:15 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
1 Dun Talkin'
Dividend :
Place
F: 3B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
Down from the north and finished its debut run off to good effect last start. Just needs to handle the Heavy to be a strong winning chance
Main Danger
5 Zed Bee
F: 8X78XB(4)W(58.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Stephen Nickalls )
Trainer of Chase and it has been quite a few months of success. Number of runners has increased, with success, and this might be another
Next Best
8 Predecessor
Dividend : $6.30, $3.00
Won
F: 4506XB(7)W(56.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Josh Shaw )
This one has the ability to be beating this field. However, concern that it hasn't placed in three runs in the Heavy
Consider
9 Rebel Rouser
F: 68B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Steven Cole )
Down from the north and will find this a lot easier
Longer Odds
4 All In Vain
F: 75B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Jade Zuppicich )
Trainer does well with small team and this one will be more aware of what the game's all about, now having its third start
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 6.30
Place1 8 $ 3.00
Place2 7 $ 3.50
Quinella 7:8 $ 37.70
Trifecta 8:7:1 $ 161.80
First4 8:7:1:5 $ 456.50
Treble 7:2:8 $ 23.40
Race 7 - ROBBIE PATTERSON R75 1600M
Time: 3:43 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
5 Freebelle
F: 11614B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
This 5yo has a lot of potential and, the way it won two back, we expected it to win at Waverley 5 days ago. But came too late. Loves the Heavy ground and Craig Grylls will ensure that doesn't happen today
Main Danger
1 Tshiebwe
Dividend : $8.20, $2.80
Won
F: 2132XB(6)W(62.5)
( J-Sima Mxothwa )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
First run for 7 months but has won its trial to prepare. Trainer has always had a high opinion of it
Next Best
4 Pick Of The Litter
F: 62265B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Peter Lock )
Has been racing in strong fields, including up north, and its stamina from the 2000m races will hold it in good stead for this
Consider
3 Gallant Hero
F: 37255B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
Northern trainer that has good success when coming south
Longer Odds
7 Crafty Colin
Dividend :
Place
F: 33251B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Rosie Buchanan )
Only won its maiden at the 33rd time of asking three weeks ago, so shouldn't be in the shakeup. But the track is going to be very deep and this one has placed in such conditions 11 times
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 8.20
Place1 1 $ 2.80
Place2 6 $ 4.40
Quinella 1:6 $ 36.10
Trifecta 1:6:7 $ 237.70
First4 1:6:7:5 $ 518.10
Double 8:1 $ 28.10
Race 8 - ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES F&M
Time: 4:16 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
1 Dresse' Par Joli
Dividend : $2.70, $1.70
Won
F: 3135XB(5)W(59.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Locally trained and talented apprentice brings the allowance. Will be sure to handle the track conditions
Main Danger
4 Rosesrred
Dividend :
Place
F: 64220B(2)W(59.5)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Tracey Bliss )
If getting a soft run in front, this locally trained runner will be hard to pull back, especially with this much improved apprentice in the saddle
Next Best
5 Breadwinner
F: 4X313B(3)W(59.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Home track. Won its maiden at just its fourth start last time, on a Heavy track, so there's clearly ability there
Consider
7 Our Giulia
Dividend : $3.10
Place
F: 54X31B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Erin Leighton )
( T-Roydon Bergerson )
Is a last start winner so that's in its favour, in a field that has cut up through scratchings
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
9 Flutterbelle
F: 53829B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
Down from the north and not without a chance in a very average field
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 2.70
Place1 1 $ 1.70
Place2 7 $ 3.10
Quinella 1:7 $ 9.80
Trifecta 1:7:4 $ 35.50
First4 1:7:4:5 $ 54.50
Race 9 - TAWHITI HINA R65 1400M
Time: 4:53 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
9 Miss Fireball
Dividend :
Place
F: 210X4B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Bill Thurlow and Sam O’Malley )
This 4yo mare looks like it will rise through the grades. Left a good impression last campaign when winning one from 3 starts, and it finished on well when resuming 4 weeks ago
Main Danger
1 Digger
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 45333B(1)W(60.0)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Darrell Hollinshead )
This well performed 7yo will love the track conditions and won't be far away, come the business end
Next Best
6 Mister Meaner
F: 31302B(7)W(58.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Sam Mynott )
Comes south after just missing in a photo finish 6 days ago. On the quick back up and that's a good sign
Consider
8 Fulla Grace
F: 521XB(2)W(57.0)
( J-Sima Mxothwa )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
First run for 6 months. Won the last of its three starts last campaign and will be more mature now
Longer Odds
3 Chester Boy
F: X1X39B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-John Wheeler )
Locally trained 6yo with just the four starts but does look capable of winning a few