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Best run to date last time when just missed. Up to 2000m now and that looks ideal, plus gets the talent of Sam Collett in the saddle
Main Danger
7 Gioia Magica
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: X8776B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Simon & Katrina Alexander )
Down from the north after a promising run when resuming. Looks the quinella
Next Best
1 Ferdie's Secret
F: 35732B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Bailey Rogerson )
( T-Team Rogerson )
12 start maiden but recent runs haven't been too bad
Consider
3 All In Vain
F: 756B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Jade Zuppicich )
Behind our Top Pick last time but the step up to 2000m might add to its chances
Longer Odds
4 Flor De Cana
F: 75073B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Barry Coxhead )
Improver and Leah Hemi rides today
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 2.80
Place1 2 $ 1.80
Place2 7 $ 2.70
Quinella 2:7 $ 6.40
Trifecta 2:7:5 $ 42.00
First4 2:7:5:4 $ 177.80
Race 2 - POETIC PRINCE MAIDEN 1600
Time: 1:25 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
4 Del Inquent
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 0X4B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Tony Pike )
Tony Pike brings south after a close up finish when resuming two weeks ago. With this talented apprentice bringing the claim, it's hard to see it beaten
Main Danger
3 Shamwari
Dividend : $4.70, $1.80
Won
F: 364X5B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Mark Forbes )
Down from the north and will find this easier than when resuming a month ago. Won a trial prior to that
Next Best
1 Boy
F: 9X244B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Looked an exciting prospect a couple of seasons ago but hasn't delivered. Connections must still think it has ability and Craig Grylls has been booked today
Consider
2 Black Sea
F: 624X9B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Sarah O'Malley )
( T-Bill Thurlow and Sam O’Malley )
Waverley trainers and, on what it showed in its first campaign, it's capable of winning a race or two
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
13 Luckytobehere
F: 4B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Brent Gillovic )
Recovered well to finish in behind them on debut, in what was a competitive field. Improves with the experience
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 4.70
Place1 3 $ 1.80
Place2 8 $ 3.50
Place3 4 $ 1.80
Quinella 3:8 $ 26.20
Trifecta 3:8:4 $ 209.30
First4 3:8:4:1 $ 571.40
Double 2:3 $ 18.30
Race 3 - WAHID MAIDEN 1200
Time: 1:59 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
7 Ashoka
Dividend : $1.80, $1.00
Won
F: 2232B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Tony Pike )
This looks an good opportunity for this Tony Pike trained 3yo to break maidens, having finished second 3 times from its 4 starts. Two of the favoured runners have been scratched
Main Danger
5 Malleable
Dividend : $3.20
Place
F: 6X485B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Ralph Manning )
Another runner down from the north and this is a stable that has been having a good run in recent months
Next Best
9 Miss Anna Lee
Dividend : $3.90
Place
F: 0X2B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Peter Lock )
With a stable in Palmerston North now, we'll see them picking up more races. Good run when resuming after an 8 month spell
Consider
15 Ryders Legacy
F:B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
On debut and a trial winner. Trained on the track and worth considering if it runs
Longer Odds
10 Ebony Gem
F: 0B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Mark Forbes )
Struggled in the Heavy on debut in August and then spelled. But has since won a trial to prepare for this
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 1.80
Place1 7 $ 1.00
Place2 9 $ 3.90
Place3 5 $ 3.20
Quinella 7:9 $ 18.70
Trifecta 7:9:5 $ 133.00
First4 7:9:5:8 $ 867.60
Race 4 - GROUT MAIDEN 3YO 1400
Time: 2:32 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
4 Arthur
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 6B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Tony Pike )
Stable looks to be in for a good day. Although 4 lengths behind Miss Fladgate on debut, that's looking a pretty good formline now that that one won a $75k race at Ellerslie yesterday
Main Danger
11 Kingsbrook Diva
F:B(6)W(55.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
This is an interesting one. Local on debut and has been backed down from a opening $13. It has obviously impressed at home
Next Best
9 Sweet Talkin Gal
Dividend : $1.60, $1.30
Won
F: 233B(2)W(55.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Hollie Wynyard )
Has performed well in all three runs to date and a win isn't far away. Will find this easier than its past races up north
Consider
2 Erbys Darci
Dividend :
Place
F: 8X5B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Gavin Sharrock )
Just the two runs, either side of a spell, so open to improvement and a chance in a field with little depth
Longer Odds
1 Rockman
F: 792B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Team Rogerson )
Best run in 3 starts on this track 12 days ago. Rails draw to advantage
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 1.60
Place1 9 $ 1.30
Place2 4 $ 1.80
Quinella 4:9 $ 2.20
Trifecta 9:4:2 $ 17.60
First4 9:4:2:1 $ 48.50
Double 7:9 $ 3.40
Treble 3:7:9 $ 29.50
Race 5 - ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES MDN F&M 1400
Time: 3:07 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
12 The Dirty Dee
Dividend : $1.90, $1.10
Won
F:B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Hard to pick against this (local) trainer/jockey partnership, such is their strike rate. This 3yo won its most recent trial and has rails draw to its advantage on debut
Main Danger
9 La Cadiere
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 0562B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
Down from the north and has progressed in all of its 4 runs, being beaten just 3/4 length in its latest two weeks ago
Next Best
2 Zashubo
F: 64B(9)W(57.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Well supported in two runs to date and now resumes from spell. Firmer ground will suit better
Consider
3 La Luna
F: 0XB(2)W(57.5)
( J-Lynsey Satherley )
( T-Robyn & Russell Rogers )
Just the one run, in June, and now resumes after winning a trial. Will be more mature today
Longer Odds
13 Hansamu
F:B(6)W(56.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Mark Brooks )
Patiently handled with its 4 trials dating back over the last 8 months. Rider is in good form
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 1.90
Place1 12 $ 1.10
Place2 9 $ 1.40
Place3 10 $ 2.30
Quinella 9:12 $ 3.40
Trifecta 12:9:10 $ 26.60
First4 12:9:10:6 $ 192.70
Race 6 - COURIER BAY RATING 75 1400
Time: 3:44 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
8 Champagne Linda
F: 33X30B(3)W(56.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Bill Thurlow and Sam O’Malley )
When this trainer calls up Craig Grylls, you know the runner's a chance. Third up today and although not in the money last time, it did finish the race off well
Main Danger
2 Charmer
F: 143X9B(7)W(58.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
Was close to selecting this one as our Top Pick, as it should be spot on for this after its resuming run two weeks ago. This is so much easier than that Open race was
Next Best
10 Super Wraith
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 9X76XB(2)W(55.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Ralph Manning )
While only a winner of two, it could have a much better CV given that it has been runner up 9 times! So well in here and this trainer is having a good run
Consider
7 Kasukedo
F: X5485B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Mark Forbes )
A trainer not to be underestimated and it comes into this after a resuming run. Will be better in today's track conditions too
Longer Odds
3 Lady Performer
F: 23319B(4)W(58.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Lydia Pickford )
A winner two back, this is a field it could well bounce back against and fight out the finish
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 5.50
Place1 1 $ 1.80
Place2 10 $ 2.20
Place3 9 $ 5.10
Quinella 1:10 $ 16.80
Trifecta 1:10:9 $ 357.40
First4 1:10:9:7 $ 2199.50
Double 12:1 $ 10.40
Race 7 - SHEZ SINSATIONAL RATING 65 1200
Time: 4:19 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
2 Meloni
F: 612XB(2)W(59.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Its that irrepressible trainer/jockey partnership again and they look very likely to add to their strike rate here with what showed itself to be a promising galloper in its first campaign. Has won a trial to prepare
Main Danger
5 Lough Eske
F: 197XB(12)W(58.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
Import from Australia and comes down from the north for its first run in 10 months. Has had 3 trials and should be ready to go
Next Best
1 Greenwich
Dividend : $2.80
Place
F: 090X9B(1)W(59.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
Has returned from overseas and indicated it won't be long in returning to the winners circle when running home well in first race for a year, at Ellerslie two weeks ago
Consider
11 Palmarow
F: 733X0B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Tawhiti Hina )
Here's one to consider. Trainer does very well with his small team and has called up Leah Hemi, who is riding very well
Longer Odds
9 Classy Brahma
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: 729X1B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Trudy & Vaughan Keegan )
Resumed from a 3 month break at Waverley, coming home a winner. There was good money for it that day and clearly in good heart
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 10.80
Place1 8 $ 2.20
Place2 1 $ 2.80
Place3 9 $ 2.70
Quinella 1:8 $ 40.00
Trifecta 8:1:9 $ 828.10
First4 8:1:9:11 $ 5887.00
Race 8 - ROUGH HABIT RATING 65 1800
Time: 4:54 PM | Distance: 1800 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
2 High Country
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 608X4B(7)W(59.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Tony Pike )
This trainer might finish his day on a high, and might well run the quinella with his two runners. Interestingly, they both resumed in the same race two weeks ago and there was only 3/4 of a length between them. We think this one takes more improvement and opting for it
Main Danger
5 Poetic Justice
F: 155X6B(8)W(59.0)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Tony Pike )
Will be much better for its resuming run two weeks ago, when just 3/4 length behind High Country. Although it has only won once, it has been runner up 9 times! So well in at this grade
Next Best
6 Explosive Impact
Dividend : $3.10
Place
F: X2244B(4)W(58.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Local that always attracts plenty of support in the market. Will return that to punters some day, and it might be today
Consider
10 Way Out West
F: 0X050B(11)W(56.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Good stable. Was in behind the Pike runners up north last start and will be improved
Longer Odds
1 Badgeringdawitness
F: X4764B(2)W(59.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Peter Lock )
On the quick back up and interested to see Sam Collett on the reins today. Thought she might have been on one of the Pike runners. Inside draw for good journey in running