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  Race 1 - SPEIGHT'S PREMIER

  Time: 12:11 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 65000
• Top Pick

  

  3 Eastandwest  

  Dividend : $3.20

  Place

  F: 49420   B(2)  W(59.0)

   ( J- Matt Cartwright )

   ( T- Michael & Matthew Pitman )

  Pitman runner that will be improved for its resuming run last Saturday. Inside draw and wet track to its advantage this week

  Main Danger

  

  1 Hivari  

  F: 66X52   B(6)  W(59.5)

   ( J- Brett Murray )

   ( T- Meg Cunneen )

  Two good runs this campaign, including being the one that got closest to exciting Platinum Pantheon last Saturday. That's good form

  Next Best

  

  8 Helldancer  

  F: 3340X   B(3)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Craig Grylls )

   ( T- Brian & Shane Anderton )

  Stable in form and note that they've booked Craig Grylls today. Won only race on a Soft track

  Consider

  

  9 Misspeebee  

  F: 431X0   B(4)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Daniel Stackhouse )

   ( T- Michael & Matthew Pitman )

  Pitmans also run this 4yo mare, which progressed well in its 3 starts at the end of last year. Only resumed from then last time so will be better for that run

  Longer Odds

  Best "Roughie"

  

  12 Grove Street  

  F: 36369   B(10)  W(56.0)

   ( J- Donovan Cooper )

   ( T- Michael & Matthew Pitman )

  Ex northerner that has had just the two runs in the south. Pitmans should have it ready to show up, third up today

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 2 $ 13.60

  Place1 2 $ 3.90

  Place2 14 $ 4.80

  Place3 3 $ 3.20

  Quinella 2:14 $ 102.80

  Trifecta 2:14:3 $ 3013.40

  First4 2:14:3:13 $ 20000.00

• 

  Race 2 - RACECOURSE HOTEL & MOTOR LODGE PREMIER

  Time: 12:45 PM | Distance: 2600 m | Prize $ 65000
• Top Pick

  

  4 Boomtown Boy  

  F: 53885   B(7)  W(57.0)

   ( J- Kelly Myers )

   ( T- Adrian Bull )

  Was seen finishing to good effect on Wednesday and will find this 2600m within its capabilities

  Main Danger

  

  11 Rosso  

  Dividend : $1.90, $1.20

  Won

  F: 20414   B(4)  W(54.0)

   ( J- Daniel Stackhouse )

   ( T- Michael & Matthew Pitman )

  Didn't go well in running last week until settling into its stride over the last bit. If ridden handy today, will be hard to beat

  Next Best

  

  3 Stolen Magic  

  F: X5183   B(3)  W(57.5)

   ( J- Craig Grylls )

   ( T- Robert Dennis )

  A good mare and ran in a Listed race two back, so this a lot easier. Interested to note Craig Grylls has opted for this one, having won on Steal My Thunder on Wednesday

  Consider

  

  9 Steal My Thunder  

  Dividend : $2.20

  Place

  F: 10341   B(9)  W(55.5)

   ( J- Joe Doyle )

   ( T- Bill Thurlow and Sam O’Malley )

  Joe Doyle takes over from Craig Grylls and it won't lose anything by that. Has as good ability as anything else in this field but the 2600m might find it out

  Longer Odds

  

  12 Smartroad  

  F: 81915   B(8)  W(54.0)

   ( J- Samantha Collett )

   ( T- Tony Corric )

  A winner two back and not far away here last Saturday. Two of three wins have been in the Heavy so won't be inconvenienced by rain

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 11 $ 1.90

  Place1 11 $ 1.20

  Place2 7 $ 6.30

  Place3 9 $ 2.20

  Quinella 7:11 $ 24.20

  Trifecta 11:7:9 $ 369.10

  First4 11:7:9:6 $ 944.80

• 

  Race 3 - KUEHNE+NAGEL PREMIER

  Time: 1:20 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 30000
• Top Pick

  

  7 Orsome Dude  

  F: 72353   B(5)  W(57.5)

   ( J- Krishna Mudhoo )

   ( T- John & Karen Parsons )

  Led and fought well to the line over 1600m last Saturday. Better gate today and 200m less, makes it a good EW chance

  Main Danger

  

  8 Speed Dial  

  F: 218X4   B(9)  W(57.0)

   ( J- Yogesh Atchamah )

   ( T- Richard Didham )

  This doesn't shape as a very strong field and Richard Didham might have found a winning opportunity for his capable 5yo

  Next Best

  

  5 Belardo Ace  

  F: 950X4   B(11)  W(58.5)

   ( J- Jonathan Riddell )

   ( T- Sabin Kirkland )

  Trainer is improving all the time and assembling a good team of runners. Surprised it is so short in the betting, so goes in as a chance, despite the wide draw

  Consider

  

  11 Akenehi  

  Dividend : $3.40, $1.60

  Won

  F: 493X3   B(9)  W(56.0)

   ( J- Leah Hemi )

   ( T- Terri Rae )

  Ex northerner that wasn't beaten far on southern debut at Ashburton, two weeks ago. That was its first run in 5 months

  Longer Odds

  

  15 Miss Emerald  

  Dividend : $3.10

  Place

  F: 58007   B(8)  W(54.5)

   ( J- Kendra Bakker )

   ( T- Lance Robinson )

  Better run when over 1200m here three weeks ago, finishing less than 2 lengths off the winner. Extra 200m here should suit

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 11 $ 3.40

  Place1 11 $ 1.60

  Place2 10 $ 8.60

  Place3 15 $ 3.10

  Quinella 10:11 $ 64.40

  Trifecta 11:10:15 $ 992.80

  First4 11:10:15:9 $ 6454.00

  Double 11:11 $ 5.50

  Treble 2:11:11 $ 140.60

• 

  Race 4 - CONCUT PREMIER

  Time: 1:56 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 65000
• Top Pick

  

  13 Wyworry  

  F: 95X21   B(3)  W(59.0)

   ( J- Craig Grylls )

   ( T- John Wheeler )

  Came down from the north last week and finished over them over 1200m, so this extra 200m just perfect. Craig Grylls sticks

  Main Danger

  

  1 Airpark Hustler  

  Dividend : $3.90, $1.70

  Won

  F: 0X833   B(1)  W(60.0)

   ( J- Daniel Stackhouse )

   ( T- Michael & Matthew Pitman )

  Couldn't fault this Pitman runners effort last eek and it does have plenty of ability. Sure to be there at the business end. Rails draw today

  Next Best

  

  5 Tommy Shelby  

  F: 7X659   B(5)  W(60.0)

   ( J- Samantha Collett )

   ( T- Anna Furlong )

  On the quick back up from last week, when running well for 9th. That was less than 5 lengths from the winner

  Consider

  

  2 Flat Stanley  

  Dividend : $2.20

  Place

  F: 83324   B(8)  W(60.0)

   ( J- Joe Doyle )

   ( T- Danny Crozier )

  Looked a big danger in the straight last week but it seemed to get its head up and lost its shape. Might be better with that run

  Longer Odds

  

  10 To Catch A Thief  

  F: 760X8   B(13)  W(59.5)

   ( J- George Rooke )

   ( T- Kevin Myers )

  Now with the Kevin Myers stable, he'll bring the improvement. He doesn't often put George Rooke up

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 1 $ 3.90

  Place1 1 $ 1.70

  Place2 2 $ 2.20

  Place3 14 $ 8.40

  Quinella 1:2 $ 13.20

  Trifecta 1:2:14 $ 426.00

  First4 1:2:14:7 $ 3725.10

• 

  Race 5 - DAKINS GROUP PREMIER HANDICAP

  Time: 3:03 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 75000
• Top Pick

  Best "Each Way"

  

  9 Contemplation Bay  

  F: 0X539   B(1)  W(54.0)

   ( J- Tina Comignaghi )

   ( T- Anne Herbert )

  Apart from the winner, this one's was probably the performance of that race last week as it came out of gate 13 and was only 4 lengths away at the finish. Rails draw and this easier

  Main Danger

  

  3 Kopua  

  F: X9737   B(4)  W(58.0)

   ( J- Liam Kauri )

   ( T- Kevin Myers )

  Terrific effort in behind Mystic Park on Wednesday, after coning out of gate 12. Astute trainer has now brought talented apprentice and claim to get best advantage today

  Next Best

  

  4 Witz End  

  F: 62X90   B(5)  W(55.0)

   ( J- George Rooke )

   ( T- Terri Rae )

  Interested to note this very capable gelding has moved from Tony Pike's stable to the Terri Rae stable. Will find things a lot easier in the south and one to follow

  Consider

  

  10 Girls Light Up  

  F: 11314   B(3)  W(54.0)

   ( J- Leah Hemi )

   ( T- Terri Rae )

  2 1/2 lengths behind Captured To Love last week, Terri Rae has this 6yo in good heart and all three runs since moving south have been good

  Longer Odds

  

  7 Buoyant  

  F: 59223   B(12)  W(54.0)

   ( J- Amber Riddell )

   ( T- Sabin Kirkland )

  Very honest galloper and sure to be given every chance by Amber in this

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 11 $ 10.20

  Place1 11 $ 3.50

  Place2 5 $ 2.80

  Place3 13 $ 5.40

  Quinella 5:11 $ 46.20

  Trifecta 11:5:13 $ 1215.20

  First4 11:5:13:10 $ 6569.60

  Double 1:11 $ 38.00

• 

  Race 6 - LINDAUER STEWARDS STAKES HANDICAP (L)

  Time: 3:37 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 140000
• Top Pick

  

  5 Platinum Attack  

  F: 726X1   B(5)  W(53.0)

   ( J- Craig Grylls )

   ( T- Lisa Latta )

  LATE SCRATCHING

  Main Danger

  

  7 Texas Dolly  

  F: 7X853   B(2)  W(53.0)

   ( J- George Rooke )

   ( T- Terri Rae )

  As mentioned last week, this one received high praise from Michael McNab a year ago but never met expectations/ Might be now

  Next Best

  

  4 Slipper Island  

  F: 11X54   B(7)  W(54.5)

   ( J- Matt Cartwright )

   ( T- Tony Pike )

  Another Australian jockey takes over on this one and he's riding well. But it ha 4 lengths to make up on Platinum Attack from last weekend and has drawn wide, so place best

  Consider

  

  10 Trobriand  

  Dividend : $2.20

  Place

  F: 25X87   B(1)  W(53.0)

   ( J- Bruno Queiroz )

   ( T- Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )

  This Te Akau runner is having its first start at the meeting. Wasn't far behind Captured To Love at Taupo last time and rails draw today

  Longer Odds

  

  3 Tikki  

  F: 411X9   B(3)  W(54.5)

   ( J- Tina Comignaghi )

   ( T- Steven Prince )

  A winner of 7 from 17 starts, it will be winning again soon. Better for recent run

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 6 $ 11.20

  Place1 6 $ 3.20

  Place2 10 $ 2.20

  Place3 9 $ 2.40

  Quinella 6:10 $ 35.10

  Trifecta 6:10:9 $ 495.50

  First4 6:10:9:4 $ 3497.20

• 

  Race 7 - REMEMBERING SNOW REARDON PREMIER

  Time: 4:10 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 65000
• Top Pick

  

  2 Legally Binding  

  Dividend : $2.20

  Place

  F: 1X221   B(6)  W(60.5)

   ( J- Rory Hutchings )

   ( T- Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )

  With the favourite a late scratching, it has provided this one a clear opportunity. Clearly a talented 4yo with 3 wins and two seconds from its 6 starts. Third up today and fitter and Rory Hutchings is a jockey you want on your side

  Main Danger

  

  8 Kosta  

  F: 530X1   B(4)  W(57.0)

   ( J- Samantha Collett )

   ( T- Mike Breslin )

  Excellent trainer and this one did it well when beating Toronto fresh up. That one won at Waverley yesterday to frank the form

  Next Best

  

  4 He's Lucid  

  F: 67X3X   B(11)  W(58.5)

   ( J- Kelly Myers )

   ( T- Kevin Myers )

  Capable Kevin Myers runner that will like the wet track

  Consider

  

  10 Hooray For Harry  

  Dividend : $3.20

  Place

  F: X6187   B(5)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Craig Grylls )

   ( T- Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )

  Te Akau also run this one and it will need to find something to beat its stablemate ... and that might be the Craig Grylls factor

  Longer Odds

  

  17 El Vaquero  

  F: 11574   B(9)  W(54.5)

   ( J- Daniel Stackhouse )

   ( T- Michael & Matthew Pitman )

  Majority of this one's races have been in Stakes race, where it has been right up with the best in terms f performance. Is capable of competing with this R75 field

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 6 $ 4.50

  Place1 6 $ 1.90

  Place2 10 $ 3.20

  Place3 2 $ 2.20

  Quinella 6:10 $ 36.10

  Trifecta 6:10:2 $ 370.50

  First4 6:10:2:11 $ 16586.90

  Double 6:6 $ 23.00

  Treble 11:6:6 $ 997.20

• 

  Race 8 - AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI 53RD NZ 2000 GUINEAS G1

  Time: 4:47 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 700000
• Top Pick

  The 'Day's Best'

  

  1 Affirmative Action  

  Dividend : $2.50

  Place

  F: 311   B(14)  W(57.0)

   ( J- George Rooke )

   ( T- Pam Gerard )

  Patiently handled by this good trainer and that really has paid dividends. Was a $69 shot when winning a Listed race in September but that wasn't a surprise to connections. Even more impressive when winning 11 days ago

  Main Danger

  

  12 Tajana  

  F: 3X113   B(3)  W(55.0)

   ( J- Craig Grylls )

   ( T- Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )

  Despite drifting in the market last weekend, it ran a super race and this extra 200m will be ideal. Interesting to see Craig Grylls handed the reins

  Next Best

  

  2 Swiss Prince  

  F: 23211   B(1)  W(57.0)

   ( J- Joe Doyle )

   ( T- Stephen Marsh )

  Very progressive gelding out of the in-form Stephen Marsh stable. Has to be in the money, one would expect

  Consider

  

  4 He Who Dares  

  F: 25X24   B(10)  W(57.0)

   ( J- Rory Hutchings )

   ( T- Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )

  Showed up as a smart 2yo and shaping up well this campaign. Rory Hutchings adds a lot to its chances

  Longer Odds

  

  13 Little Black Dress  

  F: 46320   B(6)  W(55.0)

   ( J- Kozzi Asano )

   ( T- Stephen Marsh )

  Stephen Marsh has this filly in the race too. Excusing last run behind Well Written as better than that and there has been a lot of early money for it

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 6 $ 11.70

  Place1 6 $ 3.80

  Place2 1 $ 2.50

  Place3 10 $ 17.60

  Quinella 1:6 $ 34.30

  Trifecta 6:1:10 $ 5412.40

  First4 6:1:10:13 $ 48014.50

• 

  Race 9 - VERNON & VAZEY TRUCK PARTS PREMIER

  Time: 5:22 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 65000
• Top Pick

  

  9 Don Pauly  

  F: X3732   B(11)  W(57.5)

   ( J- Matthew Cameron )

   ( T- Peter & Shaun McKay )

  So often the bridesmaid (with 7 seconds), this one is a decent galloper and this stable's runners are generally thereabouts. Just needs to overcome the wide draw to test this field

  Main Danger

  

  7 Bundy  

  Dividend : $6.00, $2.30

  Won

  F: 10338   B(3)  W(58.0)

   ( J- Kelly Myers )

   ( T- Kevin Myers )

  Not far away when running over 1600m last weekend and will be much better suited by this distance. Trainer loves winning on this course

  Next Best

  

  6 Sheaf  

  Dividend : $2.60

  Place

  F: 0X094   B(5)  W(58.0)

   ( J- Floor Moerman )

   ( T- Kevin Myers )

  This Kevin Myers runner ran a beauty over 2600m on Wednesday, despite coming out of gate 16, and is on a very quick back up, a good sign

  Consider

  

  5 Miss Fireball  

  F: 0X432   B(1)  W(58.0)

   ( J- Craig Grylls )

   ( T- Bill Thurlow and Sam O’Malley )

  Finished ahead of Bundy last Saturday, when finishing to good effect over the 1600m. It will also relish the step up to 2000m and has Craig Grylls in the saddle once again

  Longer Odds

  

  1 Lanikai  

  F: 0X800   B(6)  W(59.5)

   ( J- Rory Hutchings )

   ( T- Nayton Mitchell )

  Actually wasn't far off them last Saturday, after having come out of gate 17. Rory Hutchings is a great booking and might well surprise them

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 7 $ 6.00

  Place1 7 $ 2.30

  Place2 18 $ 11.00

  Place3 6 $ 2.60

  Quinella 7:18 $ 167.00

  Trifecta 7:18:6 $ 2683.60

  First4 7:18:6:13 $ 32856.30

  Double 6:7 $ 70.40

• 

  Race 10 - MARTIN COLLINS 162ND NEW ZEALAND CUP HCP (G3)

  Time: 5:55 PM | Distance: 3200 m | Prize $ 450000
• Top Pick

  

  10 I'm A Dirty Rascal  

  F: X0051   B(14)  W(54.0)

   ( J- Craig Grylls )

   ( T- Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )

  Stamina won't be an issue for this Te Akau runner and it comes into it off a commanding win over 3000m here 3 weeks ago. Craig Grylls adds to the EW value these odds offer

  Main Danger

  

  13 Titicaca  

  F: X9022   B(2)  W(54.0)

   ( J- Kelly Myers )

   ( T- Adrian Bull )

  Simply can't be discounted. Winner twice here from 4 starts, the trainers strike rate on the track is massive and will be spot on after its run last weekend

  Next Best

  

  6 Just Charlie  

  F: 78411   B(6)  W(54.0)

   ( J- George Rooke )

   ( T- Kevin Myers )

  Oh how Kevin Myers would love to win this race. He has a good record in it and has this 6yo trained to the minute

  Consider

  

  1 Wolfgang  

  F: X0001   B(12)  W(59.0)

   ( J- Joe Doyle )

   ( T- Peter & Shaun McKay )

  A winner of the St Leger, it resumed after an Aussie trip to win at Te Rapa two weeks ago, showing it to be in good heart. Might be hard to beat if given a soft lead, and Joe Doyle the jockey for the big races

  Longer Odds

  

  8 Canheroc  

  Dividend : $5.20

  Place

  F: 66435   B(17)  W(54.0)

   ( J- Matthew Cameron )

   ( T- Chris Wood )

  Has always had high expectations and is only now showing signs that they were founded. Comes into this after running in a G3 behind El Vencedor and will run out this distance

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 3 $ 18.80

  Place1 3 $ 5.10

  Place2 16 $ 4.00

  Place3 8 $ 5.20

  Quinella 3:16 $ 75.20

  Trifecta 3:16:8 $ 2471.30

  First4 3:16:8:4 $ 50213.60

• 

  Race 11 - MOSHTIX PREMIER

  Time: 6:34 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 65000
• Top Pick

  

  4 The Entertainer  

  Dividend : $2.60

  Place

  F: X2338   B(7)  W(59.0)

   ( J- Rory Hutchings )

   ( T- Anna Furlong )

  Looks likely to be in the first two. Terrific run in the G3 behind Captured to Love last Saturday and now drops back to a R75, having been running well at that level before. Rory Hutchings adds considerably to its chances

  Main Danger

  

  5 Connello  

  F: X2350   B(14)  W(58.5)

   ( J- Amber Riddell )

   ( T- Lisa Latta )

  Another won that exceeded expectations wit its run in the G3 last week. Stable in good form and just needs to overcome the wide draw to be in the mix

  Next Best

  

  11 Shaking Stevens  

  F: 30511   B(10)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Tina Comignaghi )

   ( T- Stephanie Faulkner )

  Was punted heavily before justifying that support to win its last two. With scratchings, and Tina sticking, comes in as a real chance

  Consider

  

  20 O'Riordan  

  F: 17X65   B(3)  W(54.0)

   ( J- Elen Nicholas )

   ( T- Stephanie Faulkner )

  Third up this campaign and not far away in first two runs. Scratchings give it a good chance

  Longer Odds

  

  16 Iffin Doubt Dance  

  F: 30913   B(12)  W(55.0)

   ( J- Donovan Cooper )

   ( T- Samantha Wynne )

  Won over this distance two back and the rain will have done it a favour

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 2 $ 15.70

  Place1 2 $ 5.10

  Place2 12 $ 2.90

  Place3 4 $ 2.60

  Quinella 2:12 $ 72.50

  Trifecta 2:12:4 $ 1234.30

  First4 2:12:4:5 $ 5566.20

  Double 3:2 $ 107.30

  Treble 7:3:2 $ 1075.90

  Quaddie 6:7:3:2 $ 18318.30