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This 4yo has comeback this time up looking extra good. It's hard to see it beaten and can get punters off to a winning start. Rails draw
Main Danger
4 First Dance
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 0X105B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance Noble )
Three lengths behind Jethro Tull last time but got back on that occasion and given too much to do
Next Best
5 Bow Hill
F: 5525XB(6)W(55.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Cody Cole )
Resuming and from a stable renowned for having them ready when fresh
Consider
1 Jethro Tull
F: 32113B(5)W(59.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Brent Gillovic )
Has picked up a couple of races this time up but all those runs have been in the Heavy. So the 'value' isn't there at those odds
Longer Odds
7 Miss Rockette
F: 57X06B(2)W(54.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
This Stephen Marsh runner does offer some value, being third up and coming off a much improved performance 2 weeks ago
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 1.40
Place1 3 $ 1.30
Place2 4 $ 1.60
Quinella 3:4 $ 2.10
Trifecta 3:4:6 $ 15.40
First4 3:4:6:2 $ 44.70
Race 2 - HALLMARK STUD 2YO
Time: 1:26 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
2 Justin Case
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F:B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Kris Shailer )
When winning its last trial at Taupo, it caught the eye and left the impression that it is very smart. Has seen keen support in the market since opening and expecting it to tighten up further
Main Danger
1 Rupeni
F: 42B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh has two good chances in the race and, given experience counts for a lot in this game, we're seeing this one as his best
Next Best
3 Perfect Pour
F:B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Looked the part in winning its latest trial and won't be far away, with rails draw just perfect
Consider
7 Miss Perna
Dividend :
Place
F:B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Corentin Berge )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Prepared well through trial at Taupo but unlikely to foot it with the winner that day, Justin Case
Longer Odds
5 Sugar Lump
F: 2B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Murray Garrett )
Went to the line well on debut to be beaten just a length and will be improved out of that
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 21.30
Place1 4 $ 7.00
Place2 2 $ 2.50
Quinella 2:4 $ 58.30
Trifecta 4:2:7 $ 545.40
First4 4:2:7:3 $ 1855.60
Double 3:4 $ 17.80
Race 3 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY ERICA MILE MAIDEN
Time: 2:02 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
13 La Diem
F: 44B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
From the high flying Stephen Marsh stable and has finished closed up in both runs to date. Third up and ready to run a big one, from a good draw, now
Main Danger
11 Unrestrained
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 240B(13)W(55.5)
( J-Joe Nishizuka )
( T-Rudy Liefting )
Back to maidens after being highly tried in last two races, including the G2 Soliliquy 3 weeks ago. Would be winning this if repeating its run two back but a tough task from Gate 14 today
Next Best
14 Ariadne
Dividend : $5.30, $2.20
Won
F: 0B(2)W(55.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Finished on well to be just 3 1/2 lengths behind Swiss Prince when on debut three weeks ago. With that one going on to win a G3 last Saturday, that form-line is looking pretty good
Consider
12 Go Joanna
F: 52B(9)W(55.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Nicholas Bishara )
Has gone nicely in two runs to date and has to be a chance. Just unsure that the fields were very strong and has drawn a bit wide
Longer Odds
6 Los Salsero
F: 6B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh also runs this colt, which ran promisingly on debut two weeks ago
Results
Race Dividends
Win 14 $ 5.30
Place1 14 $ 2.20
Place2 15 $ 4.20
Place3 11 $ 1.50
Quinella 14:15 $ 28.10
Trifecta 14:15:11 $ 211.10
First4 14:15:11:13 $ 1536.10
Race 4 - TAB 2200
Time: 2:33 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
4 Intoxicated
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 25218B(3)W(58.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Looks like the value proposition given its consistency and coming off a win two back. Steps up to 2200m for the first time today and that should be to advantage
Main Danger
1 Gippsy God
F: X4212B(9)W(59.0)
( J-Lynsey Satherley )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Would like it to have drawn closer in but its certainly got the credentials to be winning. Performed well in its first run at this distance
Next Best
2 Dance For Her
F: 5X292B(6)W(58.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Cody Cole )
Beaten just a neck on a Heavy9 last time. But two of three wins have come in today's Soft track conditions and that should see it thereabouts
Consider
7 Si Exquis
F: X5490B(11)W(57.0)
( J-Erin Leighton )
( T-Simon & Katrina Alexander )
From a good stable and ha run OK when fresh up before. But has to go in for consideration on the support it has received in the early market, having opened at $18
Longer Odds
12 Brian Lamont
F: 82634B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-W Hillis & R Cole )
8yo now but running well. Wasn't far away last Saturday and now on the quick back up
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 11.50
Place1 3 $ 4.30
Place2 9 $ 3.20
Place3 4 $ 2.30
Quinella 3:9 $ 81.80
Trifecta 3:9:4 $ 1570.40
First4 3:9:4:5 $ 5849.50
Double 14:3 $ 58.20
Treble 4:14:3 $ 1997.70
Race 5 - SHOW BY SKYCITY 1500
Time: 3:08 PM | Distance: 1500 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
7 Kind Thoughts
F: X958XB(11)W(58.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Cody Cole )
Trainer has two in this and we expect there isn't much between them. This one is running for the first time in nearly a year but this trainer will have it ready to go, and it has shown the best ability in the past
Main Danger
8 Pax Mundi
Dividend : $8.80, $2.90
Won
F: 524X7B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Tony Pike )
Tony Pike runner that went well when resuming in what was a stronger field. Will be improved
Next Best
3 What A Yarn
Dividend : $3.30
Place
F: 724X1B(3)W(59.5)
( J-Corentin Berge )
( T-Chris Wood )
Won when resuming two weeks ago, with Craig Grylls up. Ran well over the middle distance last campaign so the step up to 1500m shouldn't bother it
Consider
5 The Nomad
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: X18X5B(6)W(59.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Cody Cole )
Just the 4 runs and not far away when resuming, running 5th but only a length off the winner
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
10 Santita
F: 471X0B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Bruce Wallace & Grant Cooksley )
The 1200m was too short for it when resuming two weeks ago and you can expect a much improved run now up to this 1500m
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 8.80
Place1 8 $ 2.90
Place2 3 $ 3.30
Place3 5 $ 2.30
Quinella 3:8 $ 50.90
Trifecta 8:3:5 $ 438.80
First4 8:3:5:4 $ 4794.30
Race 6 - LEGACY LODGE SPRINT HANDICAP (L)
Time: 3:42 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 100000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
8 I'munstoppable
F: X60X1B(4)W(53.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
The name of this one is also apt for the stable and they will have this 5yo spot on for the $100k stake money on offer here. Bolted in in a R75 when resuming, has won a trial since and looks very progressive
Main Danger
3 Whiskey 'N Roses
F: 01X18B(7)W(53.0)
( J-Corentin Berge )
( T-Joanne Surgenor )
Really impressed with its win two back over this distance, when resuming. Thought it might have gone close last time but that was at WFA and better positioned here
Next Best
5 First Five
F: 1212XB(3)W(53.0)
( J-Lynsey Satherley )
( T-David Greene )
Resumes after a 6 month spell, having put together a good run of results at the end of its last campaign. Has won fresh up before
Consider
6 Force Of Nature
Dividend : $3.50, $1.60
Won
F: 1116XB(1)W(53.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Smart 5yo, having won 5 of its 10 races, and favoured with the rails draw today. Reports that there were excuses for its last run and capable of bouncing back
Longer Odds
1 Provence
F: 4101XB(7)W(60.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Won a G1 in its last race back in March and now returns from a spell, freshened and stronger, and on the back of a winning trial. This stable's chances can't be denied right now
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 3.50
Place1 6 $ 1.60
Place2 2 $ 2.30
Place3 9 $ 1.80
Quinella 2:6 $ 17.10
Trifecta 6:2:9 $ 188.10
First4 6:2:9:5 $ 799.10
Double 8:6 $ 20.10
Race 7 - TMW 1200
Time: 4:20 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
6 Foxglove
F: X355XB(2)W(58.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Resumes from a 9 month break but will be ready to go, coming out of this terrific stable. Drawn well and think its capable of leading them home fresh up
Main Danger
2 Magice
Dividend : $6.00, $2.50
Won
F: 213XB(9)W(59.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Kris Shailer )
Showed up in three runs as a 2yo, when winning one from three, and on these track conditions. Sure to be competitive now more mature, but it's a talk ask to be winning from gate 11 fresh up
Next Best
1 Age Of Discovery
F: X3050B(6)W(60.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Looked very smart as a 2yo but unfortunately thinks didn't go to plan and it was off the track for a long time. Still yet to recover its form but the fact that Te Akau are persevering, suggests its showing positive signs
Consider
8 Ascension
F: X341XB(11)W(57.0)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Samantha Logan )
Finished off its 3yo campaign with a win and now returns from a 5 month spell. Drawn wide so difficult to see it winning but we think it's one to follow from now on
Longer Odds
11 Kia Kaha
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: 1X0B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Erin Leighton )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh runner and we're excusing its resuming run when never in contention. Improved for that though
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 6.00
Place1 2 $ 2.50
Place2 11 $ 2.70
Place3 15 $ 4.30
Quinella 2:11 $ 27.30
Trifecta 2:11:15 $ 812.40
First4 2:11:15:6 $ 4076.80
Race 8 - DEVAN PLASTICS MILE
Time: 5:01 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
12 Zormella
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 12X00B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Well regarded and not far off War Of Succession last time, despite coming out of gate 15. Now third up, it will be ready to show its best
Main Danger
9 Atmospheric
F: 14X43B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Cody Cole )
Just a length behind War Of Succession three weeks ago, a terrific effort considering it came out of gate 17. Trainer is having a good run at the moment
Next Best
1 War Of Succession
F: 11X21B(13)W(60.5)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner with a lot of ability and progressed to win two weeks ago at Ellerslie. But has drawn out in the car park today, and Opie isn't riding because of injuries sustained on Thursday
Consider
16 Mollify
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 19X61B(6)W(54.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance Noble )
Has had two runs since coming over from Australia, including winning last time, and does look useful. Drawn well and stable is absolutely flying
Longer Odds
2 Kiwi Skyhawk
F: 511X9B(8)W(59.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh runner that caught the eye against War Of Succession when resuming. Although 9th, was only 3 lengths away and takes good improvement from that