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The further it goes, the better it will be. Up to 1800m today
Main Danger
3 Hephaestus
F: 7483XB(10)W(58.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Resumes and the fact Craig Grylls rides would suggest it has been going well in preparation
Next Best
7 Redletterday
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: 60B(12)W(58.5)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Cody Cole )
Clearly Opie adds to its chances now he takes the reins but it has drawn wide and was2 1/2 lengths behind our Top Pick last time
Consider
9 Marcus Attillus
F: 6B(11)W(57.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Chad Ormsby )
Drawn wide but goes in as trainer very rarely runs two in the same race
Longer Odds
14 The Ritz
F: 600B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Inside draw and Masa now takes over. On the quick back up, a good sign
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 15.40
Place1 5 $ 3.90
Place2 2 $ 1.40
Place3 7 $ 2.70
Quinella 2:5 $ 21.30
Trifecta 5:2:7 $ 323.70
First4 5:2:7:14 $ 3389.20
Race 2 - MORT WEBBER - GOOD SORTS IN RACING MAIDEN
Time: 1:15 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
13 Written Glow
Dividend : $2.10, $1.40
Won
F:B(1)W(55.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Cody Cole )
Hard to see this one, on debut, being beaten after its impressive 4 length trial win and considerable support in the early markets
Main Danger
7 Track Tester
F:B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Stable has two in the race and Masa isn't on either of them. Looks promising and Matt Cartwright and good booking
Next Best
8 Sister Cynane
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: X267XB(7)W(56.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Resuming and Joe Doyle rides this one for the stable. Has seen early money
Consider
12 Sassalita
F:B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Peter Lock )
This trainer is having a great run and this one, on debut, won its only trial to prepare
Longer Odds
11 Dorothea
F: 5X90XB(3)W(55.0)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Has been highly tried and will find this easier. Has won a trial to prepare for resuming run
Results
Race Dividends
Win 13 $ 2.10
Place1 13 $ 1.40
Place2 17 $ 2.20
Place3 8 $ 1.70
Quinella 13:17 $ 8.50
Trifecta 13:17:8 $ 33.40
First4 13:17:8:11 $ 115.30
Double 5:13 $ 54.50
Race 3 - CHRIS JOLLY OUTDOORS MAIDEN
Time: 1:50 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
7 Rebel Creek
Dividend : $4.70, $1.50
Won
F: 2B(4)W(55.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall )
Craig Grylls has ridden in trials and debut and sticks today. We're with him, as he could have ridden the Cody Cole runner
Main Danger
6 Flyhalf
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 2B(7)W(55.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Cody Cole )
Drawn wide but will come in with scratchings. We picked it to win on debut but didn't get the best of runs
Next Best
4 Spark
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 4X2B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
Clearly well thought of, having started its career in a Stakes race at Riccarton. Improved run at Trentham and now travels north
Consider
9 Bellatrix
F: 45X5XB(2)W(55.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
First run for two months but has looked OK in 3 runs to date. Better track conditions should suit
Longer Odds
3 Chekhov
F:B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Stable have two on debut and we expect they'll both be better chances second up. But this one looks a place chance with Masa on the reins
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 4.70
Place1 7 $ 1.50
Place2 4 $ 1.30
Place3 6 $ 1.30
Quinella 4:7 $ 6.20
Trifecta 7:4:6 $ 27.60
First4 7:4:6:13 $ 224.00
Race 4 - POVERTY BAY TURF CLUB SPRINT HANDICAP
Time: 2:29 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 30000
Top Pick
2 You Say D'Orsay
F: 5X336B(5)W(59.5)
( J-Sienna Brown )
( T-Chris Wood )
Has been one of the good performers we've seen with the Chris Wood stable stepping up generally the last few months. We think it has superior ability in this
Main Danger
3 Ima Brazen One
F: 1X150B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Mike Breslin )
Has a good strike rate of 5 wins from 16 starts and won't find a much easier Open race
Next Best
8 Domain Ace
F: 69376B(7)W(54.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Team Rogerson )
You're always assured of an honest run from this 4yo and Jasmine is re-united today
Consider
5 Leroy Brown
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 02640B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-Stephen Ralph )
Always runs well and was undone by the wide barrier draw and shorter distance last time
Longer Odds
4 Blissful Belle
Dividend : $3.00
Place
F: X4240B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-John Bary )
A good Open class handicapper that will find this easier than recent races
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 12.40
Place1 1 $ 3.80
Place2 5 $ 1.80
Place3 4 $ 3.00
Quinella 1:5 $ 40.40
Trifecta 1:5:4 $ 485.00
First4 1:5:4:3 $ 2223.90
Double 7:1 $ 31.50
Treble 13:7:1 $ 115.50
Race 5 - J.SWAP GOLDEN TICKET
Time: 3:00 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
6 Now Not Never
Dividend : $5.00, $1.80
Won
F: 5B(4)W(55.5)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Trainer has been patient with this 3yo and went nicely on debut. Meets a week conditions class race here and won't be far away
Main Danger
8 Justice For All
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 47815B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Tony Pike )
Ran in a stronger Stakes race last time. Scratched yesterday in preference for this
Next Best
7 Virgo Viva
F: 18B(9)W(55.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Hard to know how good this one is, as was put up against the best 3yo's last time and wasn't too far off them. Had won on debut prior
Consider
1 Unison
F: 900X1B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Rihaan Goyaram )
( T-Nick Kneebone )
Has to be considered after winning on NZ debut, having relocated from Singapore
Longer Odds
3 Be Water
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 3XB(11)W(57.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Alex Oliveira )
Wasn't far away on debut ... but that was 13 months ago. Second in recent trial
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 5.00
Place1 6 $ 1.80
Place2 3 $ 2.30
Place3 8 $ 2.40
Quinella 3:6 $ 20.30
Trifecta 6:3:8 $ 252.70
First4 6:3:8:7 $ 667.30
Race 6 - KINGMAKERS SYNDICATIONS HANDICAP
Time: 3:38 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
2 Mustang Morgan
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 88X63B(3)W(60.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Australian import that was finishing its race off to good effect last time, its second start in NZ. Up to 2000m today and that will be to advantage
Main Danger
5 Top Dollar
Dividend : $5.20, $1.80
Won
F: 31084B(5)W(58.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
Has been a frustrating watch this campaign as it caught our eye when winning in August. Opie might turn its fortunes around
Next Best
1 Incredible
F: 15X08B(4)W(60.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Has ability and will be better for resuming run
Consider
4 Shamwari
F: 4X510B(9)W(58.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Mark Forbes )
Going to excuse its last run as it came out of gate 14 at Wanganui then. Up to 2000m for the first time today
Longer Odds
6 Take On
F: F3465B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Kevin Myers travels this one up from Wanganui and it won't be for the lake view
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 5.20
Place1 5 $ 1.80
Place2 2 $ 1.40
Place3 10 $ 4.80
Quinella 2:5 $ 5.20
Trifecta 5:2:10 $ 294.20
First4 5:2:10:7 $ 1551.60
Double 6:5 $ 14.30
Race 7 - HARCOURTS TAUPO CUP
Time: 4:11 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 100000
Top Pick
1 Agera
F: 41116B(10)W(62.0)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Tony Pike )
Has been very progressive in the lasr=t few months and two of its 3 wins have come over this distance. Steps back up after running over 1600m at Trentham last time
Main Danger
5 Solidify
F: 36213B(12)W(54.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Team Rogerson )
Has recaptured the form from earlier in its career and middle distance is its gig now. Came to win but outmuscled over 2100m last time
Next Best
12 Kiwi Skyhawk
F: X9534B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Good run when only 1/2 length behind Solidify at Pukekohe and a big chance today
Consider
8 Sassy Lass
F: 79380B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Close up three back but hasn't progressed as expected. Might show up now
Longer Odds
9 Knights Realm
Dividend : $4.70
Place
F: X0072B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
Took it too them up the straight over 1600m last start and just caught. Up to 200m for the first time today
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 10.80
Place1 6 $ 3.10
Place2 9 $ 4.70
Place3 4 $ 3.10
Quinella 6:9 $ 90.80
Trifecta 6:9:4 $ 1763.30
First4 6:9:4:12 $ 7441.50
Race 8 - PREZZY CARD SPRINT
Time: 4:51 PM | Distance: 1300 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
3 Massive Prince
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 5X336B(5)W(59.5)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Interesting to see Fraser Auret travel up from Wanganui for this, and has looked to Opie to get it home. Sure to be fully tuned up
Main Danger
1 Hard Roca
Dividend : $3.10, $1.40
Won
F: 38292B(7)W(60.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Craig Grylls sticks with this Andrew Forsman runner and if it runs up to its last race, is the horse to beat
Next Best
2 Greenwich
F: 0X929B(4)W(59.5)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
Looked to be on the improve two back but then got found out from the wide draw three weeks ago. Good EW odds on offer
Consider
6 Kia Kaha
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: X0272B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Being out of the in-form Stephen Marsh stable, it has to go in but doesn't often run two races alike. Rails draw
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
4 Dudaday
F: 145X4B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Cody Cole )
A good return to the track three weeks ago and we know what a good strike rate this trainer/jockey have had since Sam's return