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Its stablemate looked the likely winner but has been scratched. That augers well for the fact they're running this good looking gelding
Main Danger
6 Sword Of Stars
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F:B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Not pushed out in only trial in August and will be well prepared for this by Te akau
Next Best
2 Shambo Jack
F:B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
On debut as well and coming out of the Stephen Marsh stable, you've got to think its a strong chance. The early money indicates that
Consider
5 Parfait Dimanche
Dividend :
Place
F:B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Donna Logan )
While unlikely to be winning, it does look a better chance than the other runner
Longer Odds
3 Speed Demon
F:B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Nick Kneebone )
Has the odds to fit this category. Will benefit from the experience
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 2.40
Place1 1 $ 1.60
Place2 6 $ 1.40
Quinella 1:6 $ 3.10
Trifecta 1:6:5 $ 25.40
First4 1:6:5:3 $ 61.70
Race 2 - DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS 2200
Time: 1:22 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 55000
Top Pick
7 Liquid Fire
F: 590X4B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Ralph Manning )
Better for resuming run a month ago and now steps up to a more suitable distance today. Stable continues its run of form
Main Danger
2 Let Fly
F: 00X08B(9)W(59.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Conor and Sarah Fahy )
Only 3 lengths behind Diamond Jak in a stronger race last time and now third up this campaign, has the fitness to test them
Next Best
10 Vickezzlastcall
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 51971B(8)W(54.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Nice run after being freshened when winning at Tauranga 3 weeks ago. Craig Grylls will likely look to lead them again today
Consider
6 Double Take
F: 41817B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-J & R Vance )
Has been running well and wasn't far behind Diamond Jak last start, when in Open company for the first time
Longer Odds
3 Cleese
F: 84780B(7)W(59.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-John Bell )
Was in the race for a long way last weekend and the fact that this astute trainer is on the quick back up, its chances have to be respected
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 12.80
Place1 9 $ 3.50
Place2 10 $ 1.70
Place3 6 $ 1.30
Quinella 9:10 $ 26.30
Trifecta 9:10:6 $ 214.40
First4 9:10:5:6 $ 3810.70
Double 1:9 $ 43.70
Race 3 - TAB MAIDEN 1400
Time: 1:58 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 30000
Top Pick
10 Miss Parker
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 64X22B(4)W(55.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Kylie Hoskin )
What an improved trainer Kylie Hoskin is. All her horses are running well and this one has brought forward the promise it showed as a 2yo to run second in both starts this campaign
Main Danger
2 Kusuda Rush
F: 3X3B(8)W(57.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Not far away when resuming at Tauranga 3 weeks ago. How often do we see this stable bring the improvement second up
Next Best
1 Nocturne
F: 6X35B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Bruce Wallace & Grant Cooksley )
Has ben highly tried in all 3 races, including a G3 last time. Clearly has a good home reputation
Consider
13 Belle Cheval
Dividend : $7.30, $2.40
Won
F: 3B(9)W(55.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that has been backed down from an opening $18, after finishing only 2 lengths away on debut. Craig Grylls rides
Longer Odds
12 Burnished
F: 2B(7)W(55.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Moira & Kieran Murdoch )
Bit of money for it on debut and ran well to be beaten less than a length. Will be improved
Results
Race Dividends
Win 13 $ 7.30
Place1 13 $ 2.40
Place2 10 $ 1.80
Place3 11 $ 2.60
Quinella 10:13 $ 18.50
Trifecta 13:10:11 $ 180.80
First4 13:10:11:14 $ 2874.50
Race 4 - ALMANZOR - PROVEN VALUE HANDICAP 1200
Time: 2:34 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 65000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
6 Celestial Wonder
Dividend :
Place
F: 281X1B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Couldn't help but think this is a good galloper in the making, the way in which it won when resuming. Takes improvement and our best best of the day here
Main Danger
5 Ardalio
F: 671X4B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
A winner of 3 from 6 in its two spells as a 3yo,it was running in Stakes races for the most part. Stable is flying and will be improved for that run
Next Best
9 Part Time Lover
F: 63213B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Cody Cole )
Looks the 'best of the rest' in this line up and best play would be to include it in for your trifecta
Consider
3 Master Fay
Dividend : $7.00, $2.80
Won
F: 03X0XB(5)W(56.5)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Chad Ormsby )
Hasn't come up to the form shown a year or two back and, although this trainer is a master of having them ready to win fresh up, really can't see it winning this
Longer Odds
8 Hitabell
Dividend : $2.90
Place
F: 5711XB(6)W(54.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
If there is to be an upset, then this one might be it. Has won 3 from 5, including two Stakes races, and expect it to have matured over the break
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 7.00
Place1 3 $ 2.80
Place2 8 $ 2.90
Quinella 3:8 $ 20.70
Trifecta 3:8:6 $ 79.50
First4 3:8:6:9 $ 177.30
Double 13:3 $ 18.10
Treble 9:13:3 $ 624.60
Race 5 - ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES 1200
Time: 3:07 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 55000
Top Pick
12 Sperlari
F: 2713XB(6)W(58.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Cody Cole )
Close up in all its 5 races as a 3yo and got its deserved win in the 4th of those. Returns after a 6 month spell, and will be much improved and ready to rise through the grades. Good draw gives it an advantage over the other favoured runners
Main Danger
5 Iridescent
F: 3140B(11)W(58.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Michelle Bradley )
Although 10th last start, don't let that put you off as it was only 3 lengths off a good winner, and 3/4 length behind Social Climber. Has shown good ability in 4 runs to date
Next Best
11 Social Climber
F: 42677B(14)W(58.0)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall )
Best two runs this campaign have been its last two and track conditions to suit today. Would be rated higher but for wide draw
Consider
2 Sexy And I Moet
F: 297X0B(4)W(59.0)
( J-Kozzi Asano )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Needs to improve a lot from its last placing when resuming but is out of the in-form Stephen Marsh stable. Kozzi Asano makes his return to NZ racing
Longer Odds
6 Live On Air
F: 58823B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Danica Guy )
This one caught the eye with its finish at Rotorua two weeks ago and with Craig Grylls now taking the reins, is not one you should overlook
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 7.90
Place1 8 $ 2.20
Place2 10 $ 4.30
Place3 7 $ 2.90
Quinella 8:10 $ 52.10
Trifecta 8:10:7 $ 1067.40
First4 8:10:7:12 $ 6975.80
Race 6 - SHOW BY SKYCITY HANDICAP 1600
Time: 3:43 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 65000
Top Pick
9 Electric Time
F: 46262B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Lou Te Keeti )
Terrific effort in the Matamata Cup, when having dropped back to this 1600m. nearly caused a minor upset, going down by a nose. Much improved apprentice sticks
Main Danger
4 Midnight Scandal
F: 31835B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Simon & Katrina Alexander )
What great form this galloper is in. Has been racing against stronger fields than this and never far away. Matt Cameron will endure it gets every opportunity from its rails draw
Next Best
10 Livid Sky
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 110X3B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Stephen Autridge )
Really came into its own with gutsy performances to win in the autumn. Showed it had brought that improved ability forward, when resuming at long odds and finishing close up last month, and looks like one to follow this season
Consider
5 What You Wish For
F: 154X0B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that went a good fresh up run two weeks ago, without threatening. That will have brought it on a lot
Longer Odds
6 Quality Time
F: 206X7B(10)W(56.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Kylie Hoskin )
With its stable mates running out of their skin, it has to be the odds player in this. Fresh up run will have tuned it up and extra distance perfect
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 8.40
Place1 3 $ 2.60
Place2 1 $ 4.80
Place3 10 $ 1.80
Quinella 1:3 $ 66.60
Trifecta 3:1:10 $ 485.20
First4 3:1:10:11 $ 8341.90
Double 8:3 $ 41.00
Race 7 - AUCKLAND CO-OP TAXIS 1600
Time: 4:18 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 55000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
2 Top Shelf
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 412X2B(6)W(60.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Looked to have plenty of potential in 3 runs as a 3yo and we expected it to win when resuming. It got back and had too much to do. We're sticking with it
Main Danger
8 Sonoran
F: 0X217B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Vicki Prendergast )
Won its maiden over this distance two back but then found it tough going when stepped up to middle distance 3 weeks ago. Strong chance, now back at today's 1600m
Next Best
1 Casemiro
F: 05232B(9)W(61.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Jenna Mahoney )
It has enjoyed the Good track conditions to place in both runs this campaign, but will be equally effective on todays Soft5. On the quick back up from last Saturday, a good sign
Consider
6 Subiaco
F: 5X213B(1)W(59.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Peter & Shaun McKay )
Won when resuming and then just in behind the talented Crackercol last start. That one subsequently went on to win its next start
Longer Odds
9 Sneak Peek
Dividend : $11.70, $4.50
Won
F: 541X2B(14)W(58.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
One of two the Stephen Marsh stable has in the race and might not be far away if backing up its run when resuming at Rotorua two weeks ago. It was a nice run
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 11.70
Place1 9 $ 4.50
Place2 13 $ 8.90
Place3 2 $ 2.20
Quinella 9:13 $ 442.90
Trifecta 9:13:2 $ 3815.70
First4 9:13:2:10 $ 7516.10
Race 8 - TRACKSIDE.CO.NZ 1400
Time: 4:53 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 55000
Top Pick
8 Risque Ruler
F: 1210XB(1)W(57.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Janelle Millar )
This is a galloper to stick with this season. New Plymouth trainer improved this one considerably last time up and last ran in the G3 Cuddle Stakes. Spelled after that and now resumes here, as a course winner
Main Danger
12 Hinekaha
Dividend : $4.30, $1.70
Won
F: 210X5B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
This Andrew Forsman trained runner is clearly a big chance, having finished just 2 lengths behind Celestial Wonder when resuming, after winning a trial to prepare. Won in Stakes company last campaign
Next Best
13 Moxie
F: 171XB(9)W(55.0)
( J-Corentin Berge )
( T-Ken Harrison )
Just the 3 runs to date and signalled its ability when winning a Stakes race in the last of those before being spelled. Will have developed over the four months since
Consider
3 Burn To Shine
F: 19X3XB(7)W(59.5)
( J-Kozzi Asano )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Looked very smart when good enough to run against the best 3yo's two years ago. But has had just the one start since
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
11 First Dance
F: 50X10B(2)W(55.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance Noble )
Good start to campaign when winning here in September, before finding gate 14 and the Heavy track conditions too much last time. Can bounce back