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Has the best credentials to be winning with 3 seconds from its 7 starts, two of those on these track conditions. Hard to beat
Main Danger
3 Winchester
F: 4XB(6)W(57.5)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Just the one race as a 2yo, and that was a year ago. Clearly its had its problems but this is a stable that wouldn't be running it unless it was a win chance
Next Best
2 Valvano
Dividend :
Place
F: 5X3B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Andrew Campbell )
This trainer doesn't have as many runners since he resumed but he is very good, and this one looks an improver
Consider
6 Kawakawa
Dividend : $3.10, $1.90
Won
F: 5X53B(1)W(55.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray )
Has gone well in all three races ... and what a terrific strike rate this trainer/jockey partnership has
Longer Odds
1 Savachi Boy
F: 25X45B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-John Bary )
Probably won't be winning but is clearly better than the other two
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 3.10
Place1 6 $ 1.90
Place2 5 $ 1.70
Quinella 5:6 $ 3.30
Trifecta 6:5:2 $ 27.60
First4 6:5:2:3 $ 65.10
Race 2 - STAY AT TAUHERENIKAU MAIDEN 1600
Time: 12:57 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
10 Legacy
Dividend : $2.90, $1.50
Won
F: 44X43B(12)W(56.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Johno Benner )
Although drawn wide, we particularly liked this one's run last time when Craig Grylls taught it a thing or two. That will pay dividends today
Main Danger
8 Thrilling
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 24X92B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Trainer will certainly have a winner or more today as she supports this meeting well and has a good strike rate. This one has form enough and may get her underway
Next Best
5 Hollywood Drift
F: 8XB(11)W(58.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
Ignore debut run a year ago as it was in a Stakes race. Resumes a year on and good rider up
Consider
1 Can Do
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: 30246B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Peter and Trent Didham )
Looks to have the ability to win a race and unlucky to have drawn wide today, making the task harder
Longer Odds
6 Possess
F: 945B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Sarah O'Malley )
( T-Kevin Myers )
First run since august but astute trainer will have it fit
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 2.90
Place1 10 $ 1.50
Place2 8 $ 1.20
Place3 1 $ 2.70
Quinella 8:10 $ 3.50
Trifecta 10:8:1 $ 50.40
First4 10:8:1:6 $ 353.80
Double 6:10 $ 14.10
Race 3 - JET SPRINTS AT TAUHERENIKAU RATING 65 2200
Time: 1:30 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
1 Tukituki
F: 6L8X1B(10)W(59.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Carl Taylor )
Many chances here but this one did it well, winning fresh up over 2000m at Taupo when resuming. Interested to note Bruno sticks
Main Danger
8 Walkinthepark
F: 30X05B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Gary Vile )
When this Palmerston North trainer calls up a top jockey, you know it's ready to show some form. That's the case with this one today
Next Best
6 Ziggy Khan
Dividend : $3.50
Place
F: X7863B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Nicole Sinclair )
This 6yo mare has been improving in recent runs and Kelly Myers now takes over from the apprentice. Inside draw
Consider
10 Cleo's Magic
Dividend : $2.80
Place
F: 89X92B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Joshua Lavelle & Sacha Rennie )
Whanganui trainer's bring this one north, as well as the track rider. That's of interest, with rails draw to its advantage
Longer Odds
3 Keepitinyourwallet
F: 64216B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Stephen Mercer )
A winner two back over 1600m, they're stepping it up to middle distance for the first time today
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 5.10
Place1 9 $ 2.20
Place2 10 $ 2.80
Place3 6 $ 3.50
Quinella 9:10 $ 21.70
Trifecta 9:10:6 $ 279.60
First4 9:10:6:14 $ 5505.30
Race 4 - POWER RELATED SERVICES RATING 75 1300
Time: 2:04 PM | Distance: 1300 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
7 Thooza
Dividend : $2.50, $1.60
Won
F: X45X2B(7)W(55.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Tony Pike )
Good first up campaign when highly tried in Stakes races before its spell. Just beaten when resuming and Tony Pike now brings to this country meeting, as opposed to the big meeting at Tauranga
Main Danger
4 French Doll
F: 5111XB(4)W(57.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Mike Breslin )
This 5yo really found its mojo when winning its last three runs before being spelled. Tht must have been a tough decision when in that sort of form so you csan be sure it will be more mature now
Next Best
10 Testing
F: 0X176B(8)W(54.5)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Roydon Bergerson )
Has been freshened since running in a strong R75 back in September. Might go better with improved track conditions
Consider
2 Procul Boy
F: 1611XB(5)W(58.5)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Gail Temperton )
Resuming after impressing in first campaign, winning 3 from 4 starts when finishing strongly over the top
Longer Odds
11 Velton
Dividend : $3.50
Place
F: 245X1B(3)W(54.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Bryce Newman )
A nice performance to win fresh up at Waverley a month ago. Looked to have a bit in reserve so could test them in this R75, with inside draw to its advantage
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 2.50
Place1 7 $ 1.60
Place2 3 $ 3.20
Place3 11 $ 3.50
Quinella 3:7 $ 13.70
Trifecta 7:3:11 $ 247.70
First4 7:3:11:6 $ 1890.20
Double 9:7 $ 14.60
Treble 10:9:7 $ 113.90
Race 5 - VALLEY PLUMBING REDCRAZE BOWL HCP
Time: 2:42 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
4 Bedtime Story
F: 432X4B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
Just in behind Glamour Tycoon in a G3 at Rotorua and that is good form, so much so that Glamour Tycoon is fancied to win the Open at Tauranga tomorrow
Main Danger
2 Turn The Ace
F: 0X629B(4)W(60.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Suzy Gordon )
This trainer is having her best run ever and looks to have this one at peak performance. Has been running well in competitive fields
Next Best
9 Blissful Belle
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 537X4B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-John Bary )
Just behind The Odyssey at Taupo 3 weeks ago and that has franked the form with a strong win since
Consider
1 Marotiri Molly
Dividend : $2.60, $1.00
Won
F: 40X35B(1)W(62.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Matt Dixon )
A mare that went to a new level earlier this year and has followed that through with two close up finishes this time up. Rails draw and apprentice claim this time
Longer Odds
8 Reign It In
F: 37169B(7)W(54.5)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Roydon Bergerson )
First run since April and has a terrific fresh up record
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 2.60
Place1 1 $ 1.00
Place2 9 $ 2.00
Place3 3 $ 3.40
Quinella 1:9 $ 9.20
Trifecta 1:9:3 $ 116.20
First4 1:9:3:4 $ 240.80
Race 6 - SARGENT MOTORCYCLES RATING 75 1600
Time: 3:29 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
5 Roederer
F: 330X9B(7)W(59.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Tony Pike )
Out of the in-form Tony Pike stable and will be much improved for resuming run at Rotorua, when not far away in a good field for the R75 grade. Leah Hemi adds to its chances
Main Danger
6 Sevenayes
Dividend : $2.60
Place
F: 74X50B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Mike Breslin )
Won't be at such long odds today, now third up, after showing signs that a big run was close last start. Trainer to keep an eye on at these meetings
Next Best
3 Duncan Creek
F: 7X580B(4)W(59.5)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Patrick Campbell )
Now a 6yo and has been such a genuine type, including 11 seconds to add to its 4 wins. Taken to Rotorua 3 weeks ago and ran well in a better race than this
Consider
8 Steal My Thunder
F: 85103B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Bill Thurlow and Sam O’Malley )
From a good stable and has its share on ability on its day, so chances can't be written off
Longer Odds
4 Puke Park
F: 4347XB(11)W(59.0)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Has won 6 from its 34 starts so pretty capable. One of two the trainer has in the race and goes well fresh
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 9.40
Place1 12 $ 3.10
Place2 13 $ 1.80
Place3 6 $ 2.60
Quinella 12:13 $ 28.70
Trifecta 12:13:6 $ 514.40
First4 12:13:6:8 $ 3594.00
Double 1:12 $ 16.70
Race 7 - PETE’S KITCHENS FEILDING CUP HCP
Time: 4:10 PM | Distance: 2050 m | Prize $ 80000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
1 Agera
Dividend : $5.60, $2.00
Won
F: 16141B(7)W(60.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Tony Pike )
$80k in stake money for the Fielding Cup and will be the reason Tony Pike has travelled south. Dropped back to 1600m when winning the Matamata Cup last start but will be equally as effective over this trip. Does look too strong for this field
Main Danger
2 Who Knows
F: 21241B(9)W(58.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Niall Quinn )
This 6yo has a good record and is the obvious danger. Second in the Winter Cup at Riccarton, it won well 4 weeks ago in the Heavy. Has won two in the Soft
Next Best
3 Enrico
F: 6X431B(5)W(58.0)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Ilone Kelly )
Although a 7yo, it is running better than ever, while the stable is on a good run. Won its last start in the Heavy at Trentham so should be up to this distance today
Consider
10 Danjuro
F: 5X516B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Peter and Trent Didham )
A good stayer and will much prefer today's track conditions. Trainer has a good win record at this track
Longer Odds
4 Battle Secret
F: 13X45B(6)W(57.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Bill Thurlow and Sam O’Malley )
Not far behind Enrico at Trentham last time and this trainer will have targeted this Cup, and have it at peak fitness
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 5.60
Place1 1 $ 2.00
Place2 7 $ 3.40
Place3 6 $ 2.30
Quinella 1:7 $ 29.80
Trifecta 1:7:6 $ 490.20
First4 1:7:6:2 $ 1490.40
Race 8 - WAIRARAPA MUSIC IN THE COUNTRY AT TAUHERENIKAU
Time: 4:51 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
3 Kereti
F: 43333B(5)W(60.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Mike Breslin )
Just behind Complex last time to continue its good run of form. But its the improved track conditions that will add to its chances today
Main Danger
10 Ziggy Stardust
F: 27X44B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Tony Pike )
All of Tony Pike's runners here today are good winning chances and he could well finish the day on a positive note. Rails draw
Next Best
12 Royal Sovereigns
F: 40X44B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Bill Thurlow and Sam O’Malley )
Good performance on its home track two weeks ago, to be less than 1 1/2 lengths from the winner, and particularly as it came out of gate 14 in a 14 horse field
Consider
7 Last Souvenir
F: 3X31XB(10)W(58.5)
( J-Erin Leighton )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
5yo with just the 7 runs but has looked promising. The short odds would suggest it has been preparing well for its return but the wide draw makes it tough
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
1 Ayteem
F: 5029XB(12)W(60.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Janelle Millar )
Resumes today and will be wanting further in time, given it ran in the Derby in March. These stayers often sprint well fresh