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A trial winner prior to resuming, it was only beaten a 1/2 length last start so progressing in the right direction. 2000m for the first time and rails draw
Main Danger
6 Gioia Magica
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 76283B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Simon & Katrina Alexander )
All runs have been at middle distance and although at long odds of $57, ran well for third, behind two decent maidens
Next Best
4 Ned Kelly
F: 647B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-John Wheeler )
Has finished thereabouts in all three starts, all at long odds, and likely to be in the mix this time
Consider
2 Manifestation
F: 80XB(2)W(58.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-John Bell )
Down form the north and will be well prepared for return to the track
Longer Odds
1 Sargent
F: 58B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Trudy & Vaughan Keegan )
Trainers have been much improved and often pick up a winner at this nearby trick
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 2.20
Place1 5 $ 1.20
Place2 6 $ 1.30
Place3 7 $ 2.20
Quinella 5:6 $ 3.30
Trifecta 5:6:7 $ 29.00
First4 5:6:7:4 $ 47.90
Race 2 - THE HTL GROUP 1800
Time: 1:28 PM | Distance: 1800 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
5 Overrated
Dividend :
Place
F: 19310B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Murray Garrett )
Cleared out to win a R65 two back and excusing its last start when not only coming out of a wide gate but also running in a much stronger field than this. Can bounce back
Main Danger
1 El Viento
Dividend : $1.60, $1.10
Won
F: 07521B(4)W(60.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that came with a determined finish to get up over 1600m last start, and the extra 200m today should be ideal. Has a lot of weight but Rory Hutchings adds a lot of value
Next Best
6 Vespacian
F: 392X3B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Tony Dravitzki )
Local trainer that has this one in good heart. Better for recent run
Consider
4 Cleese
F: 80605B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-John Bell )
Will do well to be winning over this distance fresh up but chances can't be discounted
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
7 Blue Rata Warea
Dividend : $3.70
Place
F: 10840B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Trudy & Vaughan Keegan )
Only 5 in this field now but does look likely to trail them in
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 1.60
Place1 1 $ 1.10
Place2 7 $ 3.70
Quinella 1:7 $ 8.20
Trifecta 1:7:5 $ 32.50
First4 1:7:5:6 $ 81.80
Double 5:1 $ 4.90
Race 3 - SEATON PARK MAIDEN 3Y0 1400M
Time: 2:02 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
10 Kingsbrook Diva
F: 5B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Locally trained and just the one start to date, in early November. OK run then and sure to go better today
Main Danger
13 Belles Boom
Dividend : $2.50, $1.20
Won
F: 42B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Local trainer has two in the race and this one looks best, progressing nicely in two runs
Next Best
4 Ryders Legacy
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 5B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Local having its second run. Did win a trial in the Heavy
Consider
7 Flagship
F:B(6)W(57.5)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-Gavin Sharrock )
Well bred 3yo on debut and well bred
Longer Odds
12 Chloebee
F: 6X6B(1)W(55.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Debbie Sweeney )
Hard not to think this trainer/jockey combination won't give a sight
Results
Race Dividends
Win 13 $ 2.50
Place1 13 $ 1.20
Place2 1 $ 2.40
Place3 4 $ 1.70
Quinella 1:13 $ 13.00
Trifecta 13:1:4 $ 74.60
First4 13:1:4:10 $ 179.60
Race 4 - THE MATIKE CONSULTANTS ANZ MAIDEN 1400M
Time: 2:38 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
8 Loopy Farooki
F: 40XB(6)W(56.5)
( J-Niranjan Parmar )
( T-Paul Richards )
Had two runs in the Heavy before being spelled and now resumes after 5 months. Looked to have matured when winning its trial to prepare
Main Danger
6 Sattriya
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 2B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Came to race day on the back of good trial form last month and only beaten a nose. Has been given time a sure to go well
Next Best
14 Oh Maimai
Dividend : $2.90, $1.40
Won
F: 3B(9)W(55.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
With good local trainer and was well supported. Nice run and with Craig Grylls up, hard to beat
Consider
2 Sock It To Me
F:B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Maxim & Samantha Van Lierde )
Trainers we take a close look at when they have a runner, as they are invariably competitive when fresh up
Longer Odds
9 Emmalinks
F:B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Good local trainer and surprised to see it at these odds. They are expected to come down with scratchings though
Results
Race Dividends
Win 14 $ 2.90
Place1 14 $ 1.40
Place2 5 $ 2.00
Place3 6 $ 1.30
Quinella 5:14 $ 11.10
Trifecta 14:5:6 $ 36.50
First4 14:5:6:10 $ 593.70
Double 13:14 $ 6.70
Treble 1:13:14 $ 19.20
Race 5 - PENINSULAR BEACHFRONT RESORT MOOLOOLABA MAIDEN
Time: 3:16 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
13 Opetaia
Dividend : $1.60, $1.20
Won
F:B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Locally trained and on debut after an impressive trial win. Has been backed down from an opening $5
Main Danger
2 Roberto Veloce
Dividend :
Place
F:B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
On debut from good stable. Will be well prepared
Next Best
5 Ivy Time
F: 3B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Same trainer as our Top Pick and would be a warm favourite in a less competitive race, given its last run against an impressive winner
Consider
6 Aliyana Belle
F: 3736XB(4)W(56.5)
( J-Sima Mxothwa )
( T-Anna Clement )
Has the advantage of experience and that helps on this Heavy track
Longer Odds
9 Star Onehundred
Dividend : $3.30
Place
F: 3B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Susan Rainford )
Ran third in a Stakes race on debut in October, on a Heavy track. Will be better now more mature and the better track conditions
Results
Race Dividends
Win 13 $ 1.60
Place1 13 $ 1.20
Place2 9 $ 3.30
Quinella 9:13 $ 8.10
Trifecta 13:9:2 $ 41.10
First4 13:9:2:11 $ 116.50
Race 6 - WEIR TOURS 1200M
Time: 3:50 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
5 Komocean
Dividend : $2.20, $1.70
Won
F: 115XB(1)W(55.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
First run for 11 months but looks to have trained on, given its winning trial in October. Looked to be an exciting prospect last campaign when winning its first two races, including a Stakes race
Main Danger
10 Stipulator
F: 275X8B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Gavin Sharrock )
Commanding winner on debut two seasons ago and hasn't since reached subsequent expectations. The ability is there though
Next Best
3 Kana
F: 93X38B(6)W(57.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Peter and Trent Didham )
Out of good stable in the CD region and has run some good races at times. Has seen good early support
Consider
11 Amazonia
Dividend :
Place
F: X5740B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-John Bell )
Good stable brings south and, although yet to show anything on a Heavy track, has to be considered in small field
Longer Odds
1 Showbastian Coe
F: 26175B(3)W(61.5)
( J-Sienna Brown )
( T-Mike Breslin )
Six time winner dropping back from Open company
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 2.20
Place1 5 $ 1.70
Place2 9 $ 3.40
Quinella 5:9 $ 6.70
Trifecta 5:9:11 $ 30.60
First4 5:9:11:10 $ 56.00
Double 13:5 $ 2.70
Race 7 - THE NED DE PRIX FASHION SATURDAY 24TH JAN 2026
Time: 4:28 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
8 We Found Love
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 0X246B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Lauren Brennan )
A winner of only 1 race but better than that, having finished second 5 times! Has been close up in all runs this campaign and this smallish field offers it a good opportunity
Main Danger
2 Bay Express
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 180X6B(2)W(59.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Trainer has called up his number one jockey so must think its a winning chance
Next Best
4 Spandeedo
F: 31446B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Gavin Sharrock )
Very promising 2yo but yet to get back to that level this time up. Fitter now and weak field
Consider
6 El Jaycee
F: 2425XB(1)W(58.0)
( J-Sima Mxothwa )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
First run since June so might need the run. Place prospect though
Longer Odds
9 Papa Surf
F: 86600B(8)W(54.5)
( J-Sienna Brown )
( T-Mike Breslin )
Has the ability to surprise and the 4kg claim today helps
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 3.30
Place1 1 $ 1.40
Place2 2 $ 2.10
Place3 8 $ 1.70
Quinella 1:2 $ 6.80
Trifecta 1:2:8 $ 64.50
First4 1:2:8:10 $ 531.60
Race 8 - DENIS WHEELER EARTHMOVING TARANAKI CUP SAT 24TH JANUARY 2026 2000
Time: 5:01 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
4 Ballroom Blitz
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 97X42B(9)W(58.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Trainer has three in the race and Craig Grylls is on the reins of this one. Stepped up to 1800m last time for the first time and finished close up
Main Danger
5 Lucan
F: 6X648B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Lynsey Satherley )
( T-Debbie Sweeney )
Not far away in a Stakes race back in April and steps up to that distance for the first time since. Lyndsey Satherley's only ride today
Next Best
3 Sir Bruce
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 10X62B(7)W(59.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Same trainer as our Top Pick and surprised to see so much early support for it. That suggests its going well at home
Consider
8 Hot Mama
F: 7X673B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Less than 1 1/2 lengths behind Sir Bruce last time so if you like its chances, then this one offers the value
Longer Odds
2 Innocent Victim
Dividend : $10.20, $2.60
Won
F: 52145B(6)W(59.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Steven Cole )
Down from the north and we like the booking of Chris Dell. His height and riding style often suit gallopers