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Progressed so much during its 5 month spell and we really liked the way it took control of its resuming run at Taupo. Good draw and stable in hot form
Main Danger
3 Sabik
F: X30X2B(4)W(59.0)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Alex Oliveira )
5yo with just the six runs, one of which it won. Mature enough to be putting these to the test
Next Best
8 Miss Fladgate
Dividend : $2.60, $1.40
Won
F: 30X21B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Had 'improver' written all over it when resuming to finish second to a good prospect and duly got home next up. Likely to be in the mix
Consider
6 Hard Roca
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 49X38B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Did well to finish where it did after coming out of gate 11 last time
Longer Odds
2 Customized
F: 0X34XB(7)W(59.5)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Steven Cole )
Resuming from a break but has trialled. With Rory Hutchings adding a lot to its chances, it's our odds player in the first of a big day of racing
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 2.60
Place1 8 $ 1.40
Place2 6 $ 1.90
Place3 13 $ 6.30
Quinella 6:8 $ 6.60
Trifecta 8:6:13 $ 172.00
First4 8:6:13:12 $ 858.30
Race 2 - YOURRIDE MAIDEN 1200
Time: 12:58 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
1 Golden Wings
Dividend : $1.70, $1.10
Won
F: 2X2B(5)W(58.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Hanna Orting and Sophia Nolan )
Well considered 4yo that was odds on for its debut back in April before sent to the paddock to develop. But for the wide draw, would have won its resuming run two weeks ago but shouldn't be getting beaten today
Main Danger
12 Fleeting Star
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 23B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall )
If we're so bullish about Golden Wings, then this one has to be a chance, as it was only two lengths behind at its last start
Next Best
8 Navy Ensign
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 2B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Murray Thompson )
Although it had won its only trial, went off at good odds in a strong maiden on debut, and signalled its potential when running second to the smart Well Written, a big winner since. Rails draw today
Consider
13 Confectionist
F: 35B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh runner that has been close up in both its runs to date and has to be considered on the back of the early support it's seen in the market
Longer Odds
9 Argo
F: 6X34B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Tony Pike )
Certainly looks the value at these odds, having been only two lengths behind Golden wings here two weeks ago, and alongside Fleeting Star
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 1.70
Place1 1 $ 1.10
Place2 8 $ 1.90
Place3 12 $ 2.30
Quinella 1:8 $ 3.60
Trifecta 1:8:12 $ 24.60
First4 1:8:12:10 $ 196.00
Double 8:1 $ 5.80
Race 3 - BARFOOT & THOMPSON MAIDEN 1600
Time: 1:34 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
10 Moretothinkabout
F: 209B(13)W(57.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Considered good enough to run in the HB Guineas when resuming but didn't show anything on what was a Heavy9 track. Ran behind its stablemate in a maiden here last time and that one went on to win a G2 last Saturday
Main Danger
1 Toruk Makto
Dividend : $7.80, $2.70
Won
F: 840X7B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Bruce Wallace & Grant Cooksley )
The form of this race is around last Saturday's G2 winner and if running up to its last run, this one will go close, being fitter for its resuming run
Next Best
7 Navy Dreams
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 2X292B(14)W(57.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Barry Donoghue )
Beaten just a head by Swiss Prince two weeks ago and given that has now won a G2, you have to rate its chances. Like our Top pick, will need luck to overcome wide draw
Consider
9 Dream Maker
F: 92B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
Only the 3 runs so still learning and that was an improved effort last time, especially as it come out of gate 13. Good draw today
Longer Odds
13 Reliable Squeeze
F: 22268B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Corentin Berge )
( T-Peter Lock )
This one was only 2 1/2 lengths away in Swiss Prince's maiden win so the odds it's going off at, is probably your best EW bet
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 7.80
Place1 1 $ 2.70
Place2 11 $ 2.90
Place3 7 $ 1.40
Quinella 1:11 $ 40.50
Trifecta 1:11:7 $ 287.70
First4 1:11:7:9 $ 1458.90
Treble 8:1:1 $ 72.50
Race 4 - SHOW BY SKYCITY 1400
Time: 2:11 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 75000
Top Pick
4 Aksil
F: 1B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Simon & Katrina Alexander )
Trialled for 6 months, winning the last of them, at which time the stable went to race day. Put in a very impressive performance and there was only going to be one winner up the straight. Could be very good
Main Danger
5 Bulgari
F: 1X664B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Darryn & Briar Weatherley )
Won on a Good track on debut in April before being given time with a 6 month spell. Third up last time and finished fourth, looking like it had more to give. Sam rides for the family stable today
Next Best
9 Oratia Beauty
Dividend : $3.60
Place
F: 2416B(1)W(55.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Kylie Hoskin )
Won its maiden two back, with the second subsequently winning too. Stable has had a fabulous few months
Consider
1 Affirmative Action
Dividend : $4.10, $1.70
Won
F: 31B(6)W(58.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Caught punters out in early September when winning a Listed race at odds of 68/1. But astute trainer wasn't surprised and, having freshened it since, she will have it ready to go again today
Longer Odds
6 Happy Youmzain
F: 4X14B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Tony Pike )
Looks promising. Only beaten 3/4 length last time and now Rory Hitchings takes the reins
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 4.10
Place1 1 $ 1.70
Place2 3 $ 3.40
Place3 9 $ 3.60
Quinella 1:3 $ 40.40
Trifecta 1:3:9 $ 423.80
First4 1:3:9:7 $ 4936.20
Double 1:1 $ 29.70
Race 5 - NZB READY TO RUN SALE TRAINERS SERIES 1600
Time: 2:53 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 75000
Top Pick
7 Steely Man
Dividend : $9.50, $3.30
Won
F: 54X89B(10)W(59.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Lynda German )
Liked the way this one stuck to its task in the straight at Ellerslie and although it has ground to make up on Hakkinen from that race, the key is the booking of Matt Cartwright
Main Danger
9 Fosse
F: X4X27B(7)W(58.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie )
Two terrific runs this campaign. Don't be put off by its 7th placing last time, as it was only 2 lengths off the winner and only 1 1/2 lengths behind Hakkinen
Next Best
1 Hakkinen
F: 448X3B(12)W(61.5)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Looks to own its share of ability but has a wide draw to overcome here today. Had Bulgari behind it last time and we rate that one's chances in Race 4
Consider
6 Billy Blinx
F: 48X21B(11)W(59.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Shaun & Emma Clotworthy )
Won its maiden at the 8th time of asking last time. This is harder but it did do it nicely, and Opie sticks
Longer Odds
4 El Arish
F: 17X05B(2)W(60.0)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Out of the Stephen Marsh stable and third up today. Last run was just 10 days ago and this quick back up is a good sign
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 9.50
Place1 7 $ 3.30
Place2 5 $ 3.80
Place3 21 $ 6.80
Quinella 5:7 $ 74.20
Trifecta 7:5:21 $ 2647.10
First4 7:5:21:9 $ 16536.60
Race 6 - KINGMAKERS SYNDICATION 2400
Time: 3:31 PM | Distance: 2400 m | Prize $ 75000
Top Pick
10 Unequivocal
Dividend : $3.50
Place
F: 24964B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
This trainer is adept at bringing his runners off the synthetic to winning on the turf. Ran them close on the turf here over 2100m last start and will love the 2400m journey
Main Danger
11 Heza Sharp One
F: 63631B(12)W(55.0)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Team Rogerson )
This 4yo just gets better with age and proved its ability over this distance when winning last time. Both the firm ground and the booking of Rory Hutchings add to its chances
Next Best
15 Santa Catalina
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: X3716B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Peter & Shaun McKay )
What a run this stable is having. Won over 2400m two back with Craig Grylls up and he is re-united today
Consider
1 Pacheco
F: 33621B(1)W(62.0)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Shaun Phelan )
An 8yo now and running better than ever. Stamina won't be an issue as it won over 2600m at Taupo last start, with Novak in second ... and that one franked the form when winning last week
Longer Odds
6 Boxmoss
Dividend : $10.90, $4.10
Won
F: 31145B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Chris Wood )
Was always considered a galloper with the ability to rise through the grades and has come into its own recently. Warren Kennedy sticks
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 10.90
Place1 6 $ 4.10
Place2 15 $ 2.50
Place3 10 $ 3.50
Quinella 6:15 $ 36.00
Trifecta 6:15:10 $ 734.40
First4 6:15:10:7 $ 8150.90
Double 7:6 $ 100.80
Treble 1:7:6 $ 591.30
Race 7 - ALMANZOR – PROVEN VALUE HANDICAP 1500
Time: 4:03 PM | Distance: 1500 m | Prize $ 75000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
4 Tardelli
F: 28X13B(8)W(60.5)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
A smart 4yo that has come back from its spell to win fresh up (beating Cannon Hill) before becoming undone by the wide barrier draw last start. Will pick them up over the later stages today, with an extra 100m and talented apprentice bring the 3kg claim
Main Danger
11 Keegan
F: 214X5B(7)W(54.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
Finished in behind them when resuming in Open company at Taupo 3 weeks ago and it had some decent ones in front of it, including Talisker. One to stick with this campaign
Next Best
7 Cannon Hill
Dividend : $5.10, $1.60
Won
F: 1X526B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Tony Pike )
Tony Pike runner that won't be far away but has been beaten in both starts this time up by Tardelli, as has 4 lengths to make up on it from two weeks ago. We don't see that happening
Consider
5 Hasstobeawinner
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: 303X7B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Was also 4 lengths behind Tardelli last start so a bit to make up, but that was its first run back so takes improvement
Longer Odds
12 Pow Wow
F: 60X40B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Darren Danis )
( T-Tony Devcich )
This is an interesting one. Less than 4 lengths from the winner here two weeks ago, it was a massive effort considering it came out of gate 18!
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 5.10
Place1 7 $ 1.60
Place2 5 $ 2.70
Place3 9 $ 2.90
Quinella 5:7 $ 19.50
Trifecta 7:5:9 $ 196.20
First4 7:5:9:11 $ 1408.60
Race 8 - ELSDON PARK BALMERINO STAKES (G3)
Time: 4:41 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 150000
Top Pick
1 El Vencedor
Dividend : $1.50, $1.10
Won
F: 0X572B(6)W(59.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
This prolific winner is the class runner of the field and its current campaign will have it at its peak today, and as such, very hard to beat. Likely to run along on the pace and kick on in the straight
Main Danger
3 The Odyssey
F: 16X31B(2)W(59.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
Unbeaten in two runs on the track, this one's CV is pretty impressive when you note its 7 wins have come from just 21 starts. At peak fitness at just the right time and after winning impressively here over 1600m just 10 days ago, the 20000m will be perfect now
Next Best
2 Sharp 'N' Smart
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: X7483B(4)W(59.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Team Rogerson )
There doesn't look to be much depth in this field so, given this one finished only just over a length behind El Vencedor last start, a placing looks a real possibility
Consider
11 Aftermath
F: X4424B(1)W(59.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Shaun & Emma Clotworthy )
Only a length off Sharp 'N' Smart in the Livamol, so right in the mix for a placing here too. Rails draw should assure it a good run
Longer Odds
5 Midnight Blue
F: 470X5B(9)W(59.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Nothing wrong with this one's form and will be better for its resuming run. But 4 starts without a placing on this track is the question mark
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 1.50
Place1 1 $ 1.10
Place2 4 $ 4.70
Place3 2 $ 2.00
Quinella 1:4 $ 15.80
Trifecta 1:4:2 $ 136.20
First4 1:4:2:11 $ 742.80
Double 7:1 $ 9.10
Race 9 - LISTEN LIVE ON SPORTNATION.NZ 1400
Time: 5:25 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 75000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
11 Amusement
F: 4X15B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Darryn & Briar Weatherley )
Showed it had trained on well when winning its first race back after a 6 month spell, and then not far away in a hotly contested race here two weeks ago. Just the 3 starts to date, so plenty of upside
Main Danger
15 Love Symbol
F: 35X14B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance Noble )
It broke maidens when resuming two back and then finished alongside She's Untouchable last time, despite coming out of gate 11 in a 14 horse race. Trainer/jockey strike rate is massive
Next Best
3 She's Untouchable
F: 40X83B(10)W(59.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Has ability and coming out of the Stephen Marsh stable, which is flying right now, it has to be a winning chance. A lot will depend how it gets away from gate 10
Consider
8 Moschino
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: 17X92B(14)W(58.0)
( J-Corentin Berge )
( T-Margaret Falconer )
We've talked about the 'Summerston' race here two weeks ago as being a good formline - then this one definitely has to be considered as it was only a neck off the winner
Longer Odds
10 Super Fly
F: 49238B(7)W(58.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Conor and Sarah Fahy )
Was right in the mix in a tight finish of may behind Summerston two weeks ago. We like the booking of Wiremu Pinn
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 18.90
Place1 4 $ 4.70
Place2 17 $ 5.70
Place3 8 $ 2.70
Quinella 4:17 $ 139.40
Trifecta 4:17:8 $ 2611.50
First4 4:17:8:3 $ 12261.00
Race 10 - STELLA ARTOIS 1400
Time: 6:02 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 75000
Top Pick
10 She's A Dealer
Dividend : $3.00, $1.70
Won
F: 1125XB(1)W(56.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Could be a class above this field, when you consider it was beaten just two lengths in the G1 Queensland Oaks in its last start in June ... and won a trial impressively after returning from a spell, to prepare for its new campaign
Main Danger
14 Moxie
F: 171X3B(12)W(55.0)
( J-Corentin Berge )
( T-Ken Harrison )
Clearly a contender for this race, having won a Stakes race to finish up its 3yo campaign in June. Nice race on a Good4 when resuming here 10 days ago
Next Best
4 Big Wave
Dividend : $4.10
Place
F: X4112B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Caitlin McKee )
Won two before being beaten by an exciting type last start. Drawn well and will get every chance
Consider
11 Dramatic Miss
F: 3X636B(7)W(55.5)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh runner that was 6th last start but, in fact, just 1 3/4 lengths from the winner. Scratched in previous race in preference for this
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
6 Risque Ruler
F: 210X7B(13)W(57.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Janelle Millar )
Incredible performer to come from last on the turn to finish over them and win its maiden here earlier in the year. We fancied it to repeat the performance here two weeks ago but it dropped back early again, before coming late to be just two lengths away. Takes improvement