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With the favourite an overnight scratching, this now looks good for this colt. The Stephen Marsh runner steps up to 1800m today
Main Danger
3 Unbounded
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 60X3B(4)W(55.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Tested in Stakes company in May before being spelled. First run back saw a stronger galloper and can be in the mix here today
Next Best
5 Irish Flute
F: 49B(2)W(55.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Tony Pike )
Third run today and will find this easier than its last run at Ellerslie
Consider
9 Summer In London
F:B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that has a huge number of trials and comes to race day well prepared today
Longer Odds
6 Luckytobehere
F: 49396B(3)W(55.5)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
Trainer has been having a good run of late and often picks up a winner when travelling to the CD
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 2.40
Place1 1 $ 1.00
Place2 3 $ 2.10
Place3 4 $ 2.10
Quinella 1:3 $ 4.80
Trifecta 1:3:4 $ 40.60
First4 1:3:4:5 $ 109.10
Race 2 - BRANDLAB
Time: 1:20 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
6 Bodacious Kate
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: 00271B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Jack Taplin )
( T-Allen Baker )
Was at long odds when it improved to beat Classy Brahma last week. On the quick back up and could surprise again
Main Danger
5 Fancypants
F: 89246B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Bryce Revell )
Clearly a strong chance after running well in a strong field at Te Rapa last start
Next Best
4 High Elation
F: 2159XB(8)W(57.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
We note that this stable is bringing its younger horses south a bit more frequently these days, and finding success
Consider
2 Customized
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 4X577B(5)W(59.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Steven Cole )
Thereabouts without threatening in three runs back and it won't take much to bring the needed improvement
Longer Odds
7 Ima Warrior
F: X918XB(1)W(57.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Chrissy Bambry )
Rails draw and likely to run well fresh up
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 6.70
Place1 1 $ 2.40
Place2 2 $ 2.10
Place3 6 $ 2.50
Quinella 1:2 $ 18.00
Trifecta 1:2:6 $ 298.50
First4 1:2:6:9 $ 2054.70
Race 3 - KDJ CATERING MAIDEN
Time: 1:56 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
12 Hotprofile
F:B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
On debut after two trials and Craig Grylls rides in preference to the Te Akau runner
Main Danger
7 Ayumi
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 25XB(6)W(55.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Hollie Wynyard )
Trainer we rate highly and this 3yo resuming from a spell. Ran in a Stakes race prior to that
Next Best
3 Fawnzor
F: 2X7B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Resumed here three weeks ago and ran well to finish just 3 lengths away. Improves
Consider
8 Portland
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 8X372B(7)W(55.0)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Two seconds from 6 starts and from the in0-form Stephen Marsh stable, says it has to be in your reckoning
Longer Odds
2 Zimomo
Dividend : $8.00, $2.20
Won
F:B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
On debut and from the same stable as our Top Pick
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 8.00
Place1 2 $ 2.20
Place2 8 $ 1.60
Place3 7 $ 1.50
Quinella 2:8 $ 17.90
Trifecta 2:8:7 $ 119.70
First4 2:8:7:3 $ 308.70
Double 1:2 $ 74.30
Race 4 - HIREPOOL MAIDEN
Time: 2:33 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
12 Wild At Heart
Dividend : $2.50, $1.50
Won
F:B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Trained on the track and did it well when winning its last trial to prepare for debut
Main Danger
1 Costanza
F: 43XB(2)W(58.5)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Darrel Lang )
First run since July but showed good promise in two runs in first campaign. Inside gate
Next Best
3 Ronzio
F: 6XB(9)W(58.5)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Same trainer as our Top Pick and went well in recent trial. Just the one run was last July
Consider
16 Passion 'N' Pride
F:B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner and will benefit from this debut run
Longer Odds
7 Super Legocy
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 77B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Surprised to see this Stephen Marsh runner at these odds, given it is down from the north and has run well in two races to date
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 2.50
Place1 12 $ 1.50
Place2 11 $ 2.10
Place3 7 $ 2.20
Quinella 11:12 $ 11.00
Trifecta 12:11:7 $ 78.70
First4 12:11:7:4 $ 818.20
Treble 1:2:12 $ 163.50
Race 5 - ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES MAIDEN
Time: 3:06 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
10 Ultimate Habit
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 4B(8)W(56.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Trainer/jockey partnership with terrific strike rate and this local could well add to that record. Bit of money for it when running well on debut and improves
Main Danger
11 Integrity
F:B(10)W(56.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Hollie Wynyard )
On debut and trainer has had a great 18 months since going out on her own. Her partner rides this one ... but has to overcome wide draw
Next Best
1 Bubbles Up
Dividend : $4.40, $1.90
Won
F: X433XB(4)W(57.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Just the 5 starts and first race since May. Will have matured since then and with the scratching of the opening favourite, its chances have improved
Consider
14 Passion 'N' Pride
F:B(9)W(56.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that has had 4 trials since July, in preparation for its debut. Scratched in Race 4 in preference for this
Longer Odds
8 Misissipi Gambler
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F:B(9)W(57.5)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
A stable renowned for getting them ready to go fresh up and this one has had 5 trials to prepare for debut
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 4.40
Place1 1 $ 1.90
Place2 10 $ 2.20
Place3 8 $ 1.80
Quinella 1:10 $ 9.00
Trifecta 1:10:8 $ 187.00
First4 1:10:8:6 $ 936.00
Double 12:1 $ 6.30
Race 6 - LANDMARK HOMES CITY OF NEW PLYMOUTH CUP
Time: 3:40 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 30000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
2 Fabulous Gal
F: 83121B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Peter Lock )
Trainer whose stable is in good form right now and he has brought good improvement in this 6yo mare. Rails draw
Main Danger
5 Ricochet
Dividend :
Place
F: 538X5B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Its that trainer/jockey combination that does so well here again and they too will be looking to win this for the locals
Next Best
3 Nancy She Wrote
Dividend : $2.80, $1.60
Won
F: 26884B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
Although it hasn't been running at its best, it has too much ability for you not to consider
Consider
6 Stringline
Dividend : $4.30
Place
F: L595XB(5)W(55.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Cydne Evans )
Won at big odds last season with Chris Dell in the saddle and he is re-united today
Longer Odds
7 Cry Baby
F: 1245XB(2)W(54.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Deborah Parry )
Looks like the best of the two 'roughies', if you're looking for one to boost your multis
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 2.80
Place1 3 $ 1.60
Place2 6 $ 4.30
Quinella 3:6 $ 18.50
Trifecta 3:6:5 $ 56.00
First4 3:6:5:2 $ 74.30
Race 7 - THE RON STANLEY TRIBUTE
Time: 4:17 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
9 Royal Sovereigns
F: X4405B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Jack Taplin )
( T-Bill Thurlow and Sam O’Malley )
Trainers bring this one up the road from Waverley and sure to be hard to beat. Good to see this talented apprentice back and brings the 3kg claim
Main Danger
1 The Precursor
Dividend : $1.80, $1.10
Won
F: 1X22XB(7)W(60.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Lightly raced 5yo that is resuming after showing plenty in 7 runs to date. Will want further but likely to run well fresh up with Craig Grylls in the saddle
Next Best
6 Illustrious
F: 4319B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Although Craig Grylls isn't riding for the stable in this, it does look like it is capable of winning this
Consider
4 Shez Shamus
F: 6X821B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Peter Lock )
Last start winner and with this in-form stable. Hard to beat if getting a soft lead
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
5 Brave Rebel
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 9X671B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Gavin Sharrock )
Dominant winner at long odds here three weeks ago and no reason why it won't show up again today