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Ran the favourite for today's G3 War Decree Stakes to a head on debut and that one would be at short odds here! Tina takes the reins and adds the value here
Main Danger
1 Noivern
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 323X4B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-John Blackadder )
Looked much improved when resuming two weeks ago, when only a length away despite coming out of a wide draw
Next Best
2 Villasanti
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: X2232B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Jamie Bullard )
Four seconds in five starts would suggest its first win isn't far away. On the turf for the first time today though
Consider
13 Chilli Margs
Dividend : $16.70, $5.30
Won
F: 9B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Meg Cunneen )
Although 9th on debut, it was only 4 1/2 lengths behind the winner, after being slow away. A good run and trainer has now turned to the experienced Terry Moseley
Longer Odds
11 Lindy May
F: 94B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Brandon May )
( T-Nayton Mitchell )
Just the two runs and the last one was a much improved performance. Won a trial prior to debut
Results
Race Dividends
Win 13 $ 16.70
Place1 13 $ 5.30
Place2 2 $ 1.40
Place3 1 $ 1.50
Quinella 2:13 $ 44.50
Trifecta 13:2:1 $ 476.30
First4 13:2:1:10 $ 909.10
Race 2 - ROYAL ASCOT WITH WHEELS MAIDEN
Time: 12:09 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
10 One True King
Dividend : $2.20, $1.30
Won
F: 3B(8)W(56.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Trials up north before debut at Ashburton two weeks ago, when beaten just a head after coming out of gate 12. so good effort and Opie adds to its chances today
Main Danger
4 Lochmara Bay
F: 28227B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-David Walsh )
Rails draw and has run second three times in last 5 starts. With capable claiming apprentice up, gets every chance
Next Best
1 Kids Got Gears
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 4032XB(13)W(58.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Nayton Mitchell )
Ex northerner that transferred south after spelling in May. Southern debut and will be winning soon but tough from gate 13 here
Consider
12 Future Positive
F: 39B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Lyn Prendergast )
Won a trial prior to its two runs, when it hasn't been far away, and simply has to go into your calculations
Longer Odds
2 Unwoke
F: 34XB(7)W(58.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Lance Robinson )
Close up in its only two runs in April, and then spelled to let it develop. Resumes today and early support in the markets suggests it will be a chance
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 2.20
Place1 10 $ 1.30
Place2 6 $ 5.60
Place3 1 $ 1.90
Quinella 6:10 $ 23.80
Trifecta 10:6:1 $ 132.80
First4 10:6:1:2 $ 806.00
Race 3 - ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES
Time: 12:38 PM | Distance: 800 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
1 Out Of The Blue
Dividend : $1.40, $1.20
Won
F: 1B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that was very impressive on debut here 4 weeks ago and will have learnt from the experience. Add Opie to the saddle today and we'd be surprised if it gets beaten
Main Danger
5 Outback Girl
Dividend :
Place
F:B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Samantha Wynne )
Caught the eye of plenty when winning its only trial here, beating the horse that Out Of The Blue beat on race day. Nail it down for your quinella
Next Best
3 Urchella
F: 3B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-Kenny Rae )
Down from the north after exceeding expectations on debut, and will be improved today
Consider
2 Midnight Oak
F: 4B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Robert Dennis )
Nearly 4 lengths behind Out Of The Blue when on debut so will be surprised if it was to turn that around
Longer Odds
6 Lean On Me
F:B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Kenny Rae )
You can flip a coin on the two 'roughies' to boost your multis but this one has the advantage of the rails draw
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 1.40
Place1 1 $ 1.20
Place2 4 $ 3.50
Quinella 1:4 $ 5.50
Trifecta 1:4:5 $ 17.80
First4 1:4:5:3 $ 28.60
Double 10:1 $ 2.90
Treble 13:10:1 $ 124.00
Race 4 - NZB READY TO RUN SALE TRAINERS SERIES RATING 65
Time: 1:11 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
1 To Catch A Thief
F: 7760XB(2)W(60.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Kevin Myers )
This not a trainer/jockey relationship you see team very often. Two gurus of their trade and that's too good not to invest in here today. This 5yo should have won more and Myers is the one to put that to right
Main Danger
13 Lady Georgiana
F: 1899XB(11)W(55.0)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-David Walsh )
One of two from the David Walsh stable, with the ex northerner on its southern debut. Not a strong field so could show up fresh
Next Best
9 Maybe Diva
Dividend : $10.60, $2.90
Won
F: 5X15B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Brandon May )
( T-Andrew Carston )
A length finished a length ahead of Airpark Hustler last start, after wining its maiden prior. That looks like good EW value
Consider
2 Airpark Hustler
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 420X8B(10)W(59.5)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Four runs last showed this one to own good ability, running at Trentham at its last start before being spelled. Better for resuming run but drawn wide
Longer Odds
4 Morrie
F: 0X221B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah )
( T-Len & Lacy Stewart )
Maiden winner last start and always close up, so can run a place at good odds
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 10.60
Place1 9 $ 2.90
Place2 6 $ 3.50
Place3 2 $ 1.80
Quinella 6:9 $ 81.20
Trifecta 9:6:2 $ 860.00
First4 9:6:2:5 $ 9329.30
Race 5 - HELSTON & ASSOCIATES RATING 75
Time: 1:42 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
5 Graeme John
Dividend : $2.90
Place
F: 22211B(10)W(58.0)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-David Walsh )
David Walsh has this ex northerner in good heart and has improved it significantly since moving to his stable. Runs in R75 again
Main Danger
6 Legally Binding
Dividend : $3.70, $1.60
Won
F: 11X22B(4)W(58.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
With two wins and two seconds from just 5 starts, it looks certain to be there at the business end of this race today. Was the one to chase Graeme John home last time and now has Opie in the saddle
Next Best
13 Lilly
F: 3426XB(3)W(54.0)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Ross Beckett )
Resuming after a 6 month spell and sure to be stronger now. Progressed to take on Stakes fields toward the end of its 3yo year and should be winning some good races this time up
Consider
8 Brave Spirit
Dividend : $3.00
Place
F: 1586XB(1)W(57.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Joseph Waldron )
Ex northerner now on debut for this Australian trainer in the south. Has shown itself to be capable so has to go in but yet to perform on Soft of Heavy tracks. rails draw
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
2 Full Moon Fever
F: 56X14B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Terri Rae )
This 5yo has always had a good reputation and has run two good races this time up. A value bet at EW odds
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 3.70
Place1 6 $ 1.60
Place2 8 $ 3.00
Place3 5 $ 2.90
Quinella 6:8 $ 13.80
Trifecta 6:8:5 $ 151.50
First4 6:8:5:2 $ 740.20
Double 9:6 $ 23.10
Race 6 - CANTERBURY LANDSCAPES SUPPLIES RATING 75
Time: 2:17 PM | Distance: 1800 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
8 Jaffa
F: 581X4B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Ross Beckett )
Considering how well this one ran when resuming, coming out of gate 12 in a 12 horse field and over a sprint distance, it's going to be very hard to beat over this more suitable 1800m
Main Danger
7 Allibor
F: 710X4B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Akshay Balloo )
( T-Joseph Waldron )
Australian trainer brought this 4 time winner over with him and it made a good fist of things when less than two lengths off the winner on NZ debut
Next Best
2 Kick On
F: 74846B(6)W(60.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Back to R75 after running in Open class prior to spell. May not have raced for two months but you can be assured Kevin Myers will have it trained to the minute
Consider
4 Mr Bully Tee
F: 27241B(7)W(60.0)
( J-Corey Campbell )
( T-Lance Robinson )
Ex northerner that now seems to be liking life in the south. Won over 2000m with Corey up last time and he sticks
Longer Odds
3 Charbano
Dividend : $4.40
Place
F: 83365B(8)W(60.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Not often the Pitmans don't have a winner on this course and this one looks a chance, now up to the 1800m
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 7.80
Place1 10 $ 2.50
Place2 6 $ 3.00
Place3 3 $ 4.40
Quinella 6:10 $ 33.90
Trifecta 10:6:3 $ 791.80
First4 10:6:3:5 $ 5454.00
Race 7 - NZB AIRFRIEGHT ROAD TO JERICHO
Time: 2:50 PM | Distance: 3000 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
6 Yolo
F: P1168B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Won over 3200m in the Inter-Provincial in September, after having been over the jumps prior, so the distance will be in its favour
Main Danger
2 I'm A Dirty Rascal
Dividend : $3.50, $1.60
Won
F: 9X005B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
There was money for this Te Akau runner when up to 2600m at Taupo two weeks ago, and rewarded punters with a god run for second. Opie takes the reins today
Next Best
5 Star Ballot
Dividend : $3.10
Place
F: 78507B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
The Pitmans love to train a winner on this track and will have this one in the right shape. Sam Weatherley takes the reins
Consider
7 Malfy Rosa
F: X5785B(11)W(54.0)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-John Blackadder )
This test of stamina could be just perfect. From a good stable
Longer Odds
9 So Call Me
F: 46279B(13)W(54.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Another Kevin Myers runner that will have plenty of stamina for the trip, having run over hurdles in the winter months
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 3.50
Place1 2 $ 1.60
Place2 10 $ 2.30
Place3 5 $ 3.10
Quinella 2:10 $ 14.10
Trifecta 2:10:5 $ 177.30
First4 2:10:5:8 $ 1298.90
Double 10:2 $ 19.20
Treble 6:10:2 $ 129.90
Race 8 - WAR DECREE STAKES (G3)
Time: 3:25 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 100000
Top Pick
1 War Of Silence
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 12B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Not a particularly strong field for a G3 and this Te Akau runner has clearly the best credentials. Opie takes the reins and it should be winning
Main Danger
3 Shoma
F: X2543B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Paul Mirabelli )
Although still a maiden, it ram the exciting Quantum Leap to less than 1 1/2 lengths back in August and its best run since was last time, when a close up third
Next Best
8 Origin Of Love
Dividend : $3.40, $1.40
Won
F: 315B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau have a strong hand on the outcome with this filly having performed well in all three runs to date, all in the south. Nicely drawn and Joe Doyle is the jockey for the big time
Consider
4 Professional Lad
Dividend : $2.60
Place
F: 2X425B(10)W(57.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Terri Rae )
This trainer/jockey have been experiencing good success and well up to being in the placings here
Longer Odds
2 Four The Moment
F: 61X49B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
This stable has been winning recently and Sam Weatherley adds the key to this one's chances and can bring some improvement
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 3.40
Place1 8 $ 1.40
Place2 4 $ 2.60
Place3 1 $ 1.20
Quinella 4:8 $ 20.70
Trifecta 8:4:1 $ 86.20
First4 8:4:1:9 $ 576.00
Race 9 - TAB MILE TRIAL HANDICAP
Time: 4:00 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
6 Spot On Time
Dividend : $3.20, $1.50
Won
F: 1X1X1B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Terri Rae )
Its class got it home at Ashburton two weeks ago, in its first race for 7 months. It will be fitter today and being nicely drawn and Matt Cartwright in the saddle, can add to its winning tally of 6 from just 11 races
Main Danger
5 Stonybreck
F: 23231B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Massive when putting in its best performance yet here four weeks ago, leaving a good field behind by 5 lengths. And now Opie takes over to add to its chances
Next Best
2 Ears Back
F: 51X61B(11)W(59.0)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-John Blackadder )
What a grand campaigner this now 7yo has been, and is running better than ever. Change of jockey again but this apprentice is talented and brings the claim
Consider
3 Mystic Park
F: 40X43B(8)W(58.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Was third to Stonybreck last start and Sam Weatherley is re-united today. Five of its 7 wins have come on the track
Longer Odds
4 Harlech
F: 460X6B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Pam Gerard brought this 9yo down for a run two weeks ago but this will have been her target
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 3.20
Place1 6 $ 1.50
Place2 12 $ 12.30
Place3 11 $ 4.00
Quinella 6:12 $ 84.00
Trifecta 6:12:11 $ 1613.70
First4 6:12:11:3 $ 14672.20
Double 8:6 $ 13.40
Race 10 - SOTHYS SPRING HANDICAP CLASSIC (L)
Time: 4:35 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 80000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
3 Cognito
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 6X114B(10)W(57.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau and Opie could have a big day today as they have good chances in many races. This is a very competitive field, but we have been impressed with the return to form of this 6yo and it looks ready for the step up to 2000m
Main Danger
2 Riviera Rebel
F: 78231B(6)W(58.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Graham Eade & Brooke Kincaid )
Showed good progress to win over this distance here 4 weeks ago, after being in behind Cognito in its run prior. Expect it to be in the mix today
Next Best
1 Matscot
Dividend : $3.00
Place
F: 64X70B(3)W(59.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Sharon Robertson and Alan Reeves )
A winner of $500k, it was taken to Te Rapa 4 weeks ago and ran very well to be 7 lengths off Waitak, La Crique and co. Those runners would be at short odds in this. Nicely drawn in gate 3
Consider
4 Sir Albert
Dividend : $3.40, $1.70
Won
F: 09X21B(4)W(55.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Terri Rae )
Now stepping up to 2000m after a commanding win over 1600m two weeks ago. Should suit it perfectly and Leah Hemi takes over the reins
Longer Odds
7 Elegant Lady
F: 20X72B(12)W(53.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Yet another Te Akau runner with a good chance. Was less than a length behind Riviera Rebel last time so stands out as the odds player in the race at 11/1
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 3.40
Place1 4 $ 1.70
Place2 3 $ 2.10
Place3 1 $ 3.00
Quinella 3:4 $ 8.20
Trifecta 4:3:1 $ 119.70
First4 4:3:1:10 $ 1037.90
Race 11 - RACECOURSE HOTEL & MOTOR LODGE RATING 65
Time: 5:11 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
3 Pequot
F: 10X63B(5)W(59.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Lance Robinson )
The end of a huge day of racing so a nice priced winner might well come in handy. This one has only had 8 races and has shaped nicely. A good run last start should have it at peak fitness today
Main Danger
11 Shockabella
F: 710X4B(11)W(56.5)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Despite the wide draw, and given there's no depth in the field, we can't go past Te Akau and Opie again in this. Will be improved for resuming run when it shaped nicely
Next Best
6 Peekay
F: 0048XB(2)W(58.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Terry Kennedy )
Resuming and not a lot to be said for its chances ... except that we have a lot of time for this jockey and he might weave the magic
Consider
2 Flat Stanley
Dividend : $3.10
Place
F: 3X833B(16)W(59.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Danny Crozier )
Weak favourite for the race so goes in for consideration but will do well to be winning from its wide gate
Longer Odds
1 Zadane
F: 30012B(15)W(60.0)
( J-Kendra Bakker )
( T-Len & Lacy Stewart )
Might carry on with its recent good form, having run second in an Open last time. Capable apprentice brings the 3kg claim