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It was always only going to be a matter of time before this ex northerner won in the south and it looks like that day has come, despite the wide draw
Main Danger
6 Enchanted Delight
F: 66020B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Undone by the wide draw last start and never a chance. Rails draw today and this jockey is a great addition to the southern ranks
Next Best
8 Revision
F: 753X5B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Brandon May )
( T-Nayton Mitchell )
That run on the synthetic will have sharpened it up and now up to a more suitable distance
Consider
7 First Eminent
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 36265B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-Amber Hoffman )
Consistently thereabouts and that has to be taken into account
Longer Odds
2 Mr Pacquiao
F: 65994B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Kendra Bakker )
( T-Kezia Murphy )
12 starts and yet to place but that was a much improved run last time
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 10.40
Place1 9 $ 2.10
Place2 1 $ 1.10
Place3 7 $ 2.40
Quinella 1:9 $ 11.50
Trifecta 9:1:7 $ 146.30
First4 9:1:7:3 $ 1850.40
Race 2 - COUPLAND WORKING DOG & OTEMATATA BEST PUB MAIDEN
Time: 1:36 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 20000
Top Pick
9 Sunshine
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 8X6B(6)W(55.0)
( J-Brett Murray )
( T-Terri Rae )
On the quick back up after resuming on Xmas Eve, after winning a trial prior
Main Danger
4 Dracarys
Dividend : $4.30, $1.80
Won
F: 0X322B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Steven Woodsford )
The form horse in the race and Tina will ensure it gets every chance from on the pace
Next Best
1 Call To Arms
F:B(9)W(58.5)
( J-Krishna Mudhoo )
( T-Andrew Carston )
On debut after winning both trials, the last by 3 lengths. Noted there is support in the market too
Consider
7 Steezy
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 25X96B(12)W(55.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Will be winning soon, maybe today, as it's good enough but that wide draw makes it tough.
Longer Odds
6 Sacred Raider
F:B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Corey Campbell )
( T-Amber Hoffman )
Resuming after 4 runs to date. Promising and that trainer/jockey combination is a good one
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 4.30
Place1 4 $ 1.80
Place2 7 $ 1.30
Place3 9 $ 2.30
Quinella 4:7 $ 4.70
Trifecta 4:7:9 $ 37.60
First4 4:7:9:10 $ 404.20
Race 3 - COMMODORE HOTEL MAIDEN
Time: 2:12 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 20000
Top Pick
3 Student Of War
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 35697B(10)W(57.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
The Pitman stable needs to be followed today, especially now they have this talented apprentice riding for them. Freshened since the Riccarton Cup meeting, where it had no chance from gate 16
Main Danger
1 Fast Impact
F: 3550XB(2)W(58.5)
( J-Tanya Jonker )
( T-Bridget Woodsford )
Ex northerner that ran well against better opposition that this up there. Southern debut today
Next Best
11 Nameless
F: 40085B(6)W(55.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Samantha Wynne )
Fast improving trainer has a promising 3yo here, and wasn't far away in a Stakes race in November
Consider
2 El Tiempo
F: 0XB(8)W(58.5)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
4yo having only its second start today, the previous one being 13 months ago. Good trial to prepare
Longer Odds
9 One Way Or Another
F: 7XB(4)W(56.5)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Paul Gray )
Resuming after having just the one race in June, when it went well. Kylie Williams is on the reins
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 77.20
Place1 10 $ 17.50
Place2 3 $ 1.20
Place3 5 $ 2.80
Quinella 3:10 $ 181.60
Trifecta 10:3:5 $ 4086.80
First4 10:3:5:7 $ 10048.30
Double 4:10 $ 114.10
Treble 9:4:10 $ 4478.30
Race 4 - VALLI VINEYARDS BREEN CONSTRUCTION
Time: 2:47 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 20000
Top Pick
2 Dimaggio
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 99542B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Nayton Mitchell )
A win would be deserved for this one, given its strong performances in its last three runs. Amber Riddell has a great strike rate in the south and can get the job done
Main Danger
3 My Boy Zac
F: 31102B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Bruce Tapper )
Has been a much improved horse this campaign, winning two. On the quick back up from two days ago when it just missed. Has been backed down from opening $15
Next Best
1 Charbano
F: 36539B(3)W(60.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
7 wins for this well performed 6yo and is resuming after 7 weeks off the track. Pitman's will have it ready to go
Consider
4 Ugo
F: 616X9B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-Anna Furlong )
Better for first run after 6 month spell when finishing not far off them at Cromwell
Longer Odds
5 Pequot
F: X6301B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Kendra Bakker )
( T-Lance Robinson )
Despite coming out of gate 16 at the Riccarton Cup meeting last time, it beat some good horses, at a massive $65. Freshened and resumes
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 10.20
Place1 6 $ 2.70
Place2 7 $ 2.60
Place3 2 $ 1.80
Quinella 6:7 $ 44.70
Trifecta 6:7:2 $ 395.40
First4 6:7:2:4 $ 2264.50
Race 5 - COCHRANES FARM MACHINERY
Time: 3:22 PM | Distance: 1800 m | Prize $ 20000
Top Pick
6 O'Riordan
F: X6586B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Stephanie Faulkner )
Noted Tina sticks with this one, having won on Esperimento 4 weeks ago. Extra 200m should suit
Main Danger
5 Esperimento
F: 33214B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Kevin McAuley )
When a galloper is on the quick back up, it is a good sign and this in-form 5yo raced just 6 days ago. Excuse that run though as had dropped back to a sprint distance. Up to 1800m, Amber is re-united
Next Best
2 Lanikai
F: 80005B(9)W(58.5)
( J-Krishna Mudhoo )
( T-Nayton Mitchell )
A winner of 2 and second 5 times when in the north, it's fourth up in the south today and should be ready to show up
Consider
1 Sefton
Dividend : $5.80, $2.20
Won
F: 20530B(4)W(60.0)
( J-Gosen Jogoo )
( T-Vicky Ramhit )
A chance if it starts. Interesting to see it run in the Timaru Cup two days ago and out of its class
Longer Odds
9 Orsome Dude
F: 35398B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
Tristin Moodley rides and adds to its chances today. Up to 1800m for the first time
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 5.80
Place1 1 $ 2.20
Place2 4 $ 2.80
Place3 7 $ 2.00
Quinella 1:4 $ 29.10
Trifecta 1:4:7 $ 326.60
First4 1:4:7:8 $ 5064.20
Double 6:1 $ 54.50
Race 6 - MCKEOWN PETROLEUM
Time: 3:57 PM | Distance: 1800 m | Prize $ 20000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
3 Reelrose
F: 06X49B(6)W(58.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Danny Crozier )
Third up this campaign and this good apprentice takes over the reins. Two previous runs have been sprints and now up to preferred distance
Main Danger
1 Lippy
F: 850X7B(2)W(59.0)
( J-Brandon May )
( T-Nayton Mitchell )
Good galloper on its day and better for recent race
Next Best
10 The Matador
Dividend : $10.50, $3.20
Won
F: 077X6B(7)W(55.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Lyn Prendergast )
Ran better than expected when resuming on the synthetic. Kylie Williams rides today and up to this distance for the first time
Consider
2 Sincere
F: 69574B(5)W(59.0)
( J-Krishna Mudhoo )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Well performed 6yo that needs to be considered
Longer Odds
8 Our Princess Boot
F: 79643B(8)W(55.0)
( J-Gosen Jogoo )
( T-Len & Lacy Stewart )
Has the 'improver' look about it and will like today's distance. On the quick back up
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 10.50
Place1 10 $ 3.20
Place2 9 $ 5.30
Place3 12 $ 6.50
Quinella 9:10 $ 79.50
Trifecta 10:9:12 $ 3441.50
First4 10:9:12:5 $ 8128.60
Treble 6:1:10 $ 514.40
Race 7 - GALLAGHER TRADE BUILDING MAGPIE CHARTERS
Time: 4:40 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 20000
Top Pick
8 Super Sincere
F: 50082B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Triston Moodley rode for the first time last start and sticks. It beat the other fancied runners easily at Cromwell and is worth sticking with
Main Danger
3 Dragon Biscuit
F: 80X37B(11)W(58.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Cheri Trembath )
Five lengths behind our Top Pick last time and drawn wide. Tina key to its chances
Next Best
1 Mister Fletcher
F: 118X0B(1)W(60.0)
( J-Corey Campbell )
( T-John Blackadder )
Ex northerner that ran in a stronger field than this at Trentham two weeks ago. Southern debut
Consider
5 Radiant Lass
Dividend : $8.40, $2.70
Won
F: 10744B(5)W(58.0)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Bruce Tapper )
Honest and capable 6yo mare but does have 7 lengths to make up on Super Sincere from last start
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
9 Avitus
F: 00088B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Steven Woodsford )
Trainer has turned to Terry Moseley to get the best out of this 7yo and he's riding well. Will give it every chance from gate 3
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 8.40
Place1 5 $ 2.70
Place2 4 $ 2.10
Place3 10 $ 2.90
Quinella 4:5 $ 20.60
Trifecta 5:4:10 $ 386.30
First4 5:4:10:8 $ 1541.90
Double 10:5 $ 45.40
Race 8 - WEST COAST STEEPLECHASER KUROW CUP HANDICAP
Time: 5:15 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
2 Say Satono
Dividend :
Place
F: 10031B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Its 25% win rate is pretty impressive considering it has had 24 races and comes into this off a last start win
Main Danger
5 Victorian Charm
F: 1692XB(5)W(57.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Bevan & Robyn Wilson )
Has won its two trials to prepare and gets its chance in a weak field. Talented apprentice rides
Next Best
1 Ocean Light
F: 31232B(1)W(60.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Ever co consistent but is better over the middle distance these days. However, has been off the track for 7 weeks and could sprint well fresh up
Consider
8 Palace Princess
Dividend : $3.20, $2.20
Won
F: X2217B(7)W(54.0)
( J-Kendra Bakker )
( T-Len & Lacy Stewart )
Has been running in R65's so big ask to win this Cup, but has to go in for your multis
Longer Odds
4 Royal Valour
F: 155X9B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Bevan & Robyn Wilson )
Winner of 7 and better for resuming run
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 3.20
Place1 8 $ 2.20
Place2 3 $ 3.00
Quinella 3:8 $ 9.90
Trifecta 8:3:2 $ 51.00
First4 8:3:2:4 $ 252.90
Race 9 - COUPLAND BAKERIES
Time: 5:50 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 20000
Top Pick
2 Red Label
F: X6321B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Kendra Bakker )
( T-Lance Robinson )
On the quick back up after bolting in by 5 lengths 6 days ago to win its maiden. Looks to have a lot of upside
Main Danger
4 Elegant Explosive
F: 49033B(9)W(55.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
Close up in both runs at Cromwell and it won't take much improvement. Tina is riding really well and could bring that
Next Best
7 Abit Sassy
F: 26445B(1)W(54.5)
( J-Abdul Najib )
( T-Len & Lacy Stewart )
In good form at the moment and from the rails draw, gets every chance
Consider
6 Misspeebee
Dividend : $6.60, $2.40
Won
F: 1X090B(3)W(55.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Pitman runner with good former northern apprentice up. Interested to note they have it out again so quickly so it must be in good heart
Longer Odds
10 Yoshime
F: 60X05B(7)W(54.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-John Blackadder )
Big improvement last time to be just over a length from the winner, and at odds of $57. Could carry carry on with it