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Good run on Boxing Day in a strong Conditions race, with Mick Dee up, and particularly as it was out of gate 12
Main Danger
5 Romilly
Dividend : $3.60, $1.60
Won
F: 14X76B(1)W(55.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall )
In behind When Stars Align last time and that one was an impressive winner last weekend. Rails draw and Craig grylls rides
Next Best
1 Leroy Brown
F: 26402B(9)W(62.0)
( J-Sienna Brown )
( T-Stephen Ralph )
Quick back up after placing in the Taupo Cup. Would be rated higher but for wide draw
Consider
7 Ridefromtheashes
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 260X3B(8)W(55.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
Not far away when resuming, having won a trial prior. Better for that run
Longer Odds
9 Larius Lacus
F: 0X521B(6)W(54.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Donna Logan )
Just the 8 runs and has been progressing well, winning a R65 last start
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 3.60
Place1 5 $ 1.60
Place2 8 $ 4.60
Place3 7 $ 2.20
Quinella 5:8 $ 51.40
Trifecta 5:8:7 $ 320.90
First4 5:8:7:3 $ 2375.20
Race 2 - TAB 1200
Time: 1:10 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 80000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
13 Drops Of God
Dividend : $2.20, $1.30
Won
F: 1B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
After seeing this Te Akau filly win impressively by over 5 lengths on debut, we don't want to be on anything else today. Drawn well and Opie now takes the reins
Main Danger
8 Liechtenstein
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 8134XB(3)W(57.5)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Tony Pike )
Promising 4yo having its first run for 3 months but looked forward when winning a trial 2 weeks ago
Next Best
5 Espadas
F: 31X4B(12)W(59.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Shaun & Emma Clotworthy )
Nice run when resuming in a R75 but now drops back to a R75. Carries a lot of weight and drawn wide though
Consider
10 Scolera
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 12B(9)W(57.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Jim Collett )
No doubting this one's potential but has drawn a bit wide
Longer Odds
3 Hakushu
F: 5416XB(13)W(59.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
You don't often see Craig Grylls on a $15 shot, and especially for the Stephen Marsh stable. Has to be our odds player
Results
Race Dividends
Win 13 $ 2.20
Place1 13 $ 1.30
Place2 10 $ 2.10
Place3 8 $ 2.40
Quinella 10:13 $ 6.60
Trifecta 13:10:8 $ 60.60
First4 13:10:8:14 $ 1101.00
Double 5:13 $ 9.00
Race 3 - SKYCITY ECLIPSE STAKES (G2)
Time: 1:45 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 225000
Top Pick
2 Incandescent
F: 1B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Loved the way this one went about its work when winning on debut and will have taken good improvement. Inside draw helps
Main Danger
1 Harvey Wallbanger
Dividend : $1.10
Place
F: 12B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Tony Pike )
Tony Pike manages his gallopers progress well, timewise, and this one will be more mature and spot on today. Shame it has drawn wide but still a strong chance
Next Best
7 Sword Of Stars
F: 22B(1)W(55.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
One of two Te Akau have lined up for this G2 and we think Craig Grylls will be on the right one. Rails draw
Consider
3 Kinnaird
Dividend : $7.00, $1.80
Won
F: 1B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Taken south to Otaki for its debut and got home by the shortest of margins. Travel is good for them and will have improved
Longer Odds
4 Spellbound
F: 234B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Only 3 lengths behind Sword Of Stars and at good EW odds
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 7.00
Place1 3 $ 1.80
Place2 1 $ 1.10
Place3 6 $ 7.30
Quinella 1:3 $ 7.00
Trifecta 3:1:6 $ 302.80
First4 3:1:6:2 $ 745.30
Treble 5:13:3 $ 85.90
Race 4 - HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1600
Time: 2:20 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 80000
Top Pick
10 High Emotion
F: 22132B(4)W(58.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Talented and but for wide draw here last week, might have won. Winner that day looks useful
Main Danger
14 Esperanza
F: 10X35B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
On the quick back up and only 3/4 length behind our Top Pick here last week, despite coming out of gate 11
Next Best
5 The Nomad
F: X5327B(8)W(59.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Cody Cole )
This jockey is getting his form back after returning to the saddle and will give this Cody Cole runner every chance
Consider
4 Up The Anti
Dividend : $7.70, $2.30
Won
F: 00072B(2)W(60.0)
( J-Angela Jones )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
From strong stable and finished its race off well when second 3 weeks ago. Inside draw to advantage
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
6 Skymax
Dividend : $4.20
Place
F: 20237B(10)W(59.0)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Team Rogerson )
This stable's runners have been going well and Rory Hutching's is re-united
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 7.70
Place1 4 $ 2.30
Place2 9 $ 5.50
Place3 6 $ 4.20
Quinella 4:9 $ 101.40
Trifecta 4:9:6 $ 1854.20
First4 4:9:6:8 $ 21589.20
Double 3:4 $ 33.00
Race 5 - YOURRIDE 1500
Time: 2:56 PM | Distance: 1500 m | Prize $ 80000
Top Pick
1 Golden Wings
Dividend : $1.00
Place
F: X2141B(2)W(60.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Hanna Orting and Sophia Nolan )
If not winning, it won't be far away. Showing all the signs of a galloper good enough to rise through the grades
Main Danger
6 Khaleesi
Dividend : $2.90, $1.00
Won
F: 1B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Te Akau won first up with this 4yo mare on debut at Tauranga 3 weeks ago. Opie rides and will be better for that experience
Next Best
7 Lyin' Eyes
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 315B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Chris Wood )
Disappointed last start after winning easily in just its second start. Early support suggests there's confidence behind it to bounce back. Rails draw
Consider
10 Red Pearl
F: 51B(6)W(55.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Darryn & Briar Weatherley )
The Weatherley's look to have a promising filly here and the extra distance should suit it perfectly
Longer Odds
9 Burnished
F: 2618B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Moira & Kieran Murdoch )
Just the four starts and a winner of one. The stable has had a good run an could be one to boost your multis
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 2.90
Place1 6 $ 1.00
Place2 1 $ 1.00
Place3 7 $ 1.70
Quinella 1:6 $ 1.50
Trifecta 6:1:7 $ 10.70
First4 6:1:7:3 $ 41.30
Race 6 - EAGLE TECHNOLOGY 1600
Time: 3:31 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 80000
Top Pick
11 Ariadne
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 01B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Nice win over this distance two months ago and has been given time to mature. Masa rode it then, as well as our Top Pick last start, so will know how it measures up
Main Danger
3 Yamato Satona
F: 126B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Really caught the eye when winning on debut, showing a terrific turn of foot. Stepping up to 1600m shoot suit it perfectly
Next Best
1 Towering Vision
Dividend : $3.30, $1.50
Won
F: 12X54B(7)W(58.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Third up today after finishing not too far off the winner in both starts this campaign. Has trialled since last run so should be near peak fitness
Consider
8 Navy Dreams
F: X2923B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Barry Donoghue )
Has been close up in last two and Wiremu Pinn is re-united today. He's riding well
Longer Odds
10 Wolf God
F: 3B(3)W(56.0)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Pam Gerard often gets the best out of them after a debut run and with Rory booked today, don't dismiss its chances
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 3.30
Place1 1 $ 1.50
Place2 2 $ 2.40
Place3 11 $ 1.80
Quinella 1:2 $ 12.00
Trifecta 1:2:11 $ 105.80
First4 1:2:11:3 $ 364.10
Double 6:1 $ 10.30
Treble 4:6:1 $ 105.70
Race 7 - SIR PATRICK HOGAN STAKES (G2)
Time: 4:05 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 270000
Top Pick
3 Oratia Beauty
F: 16326B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Kylie Hoskin )
Wide draw made it tough last week but it ran home well to finish just behind the placegetters. Hard to beat from rails draw today
Main Danger
2 Origin Of Love
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 15152B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Try as it might, it couldn't pick up War Princess after it got the winning break in the Eulogy two weeks ago. Craig Grylls takes over and from gate 2, will ensure it gets every chance
Next Best
9 Ohope Wins
Dividend : $9.10, $2.70
Won
F: 552B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Although a maiden against winners, it has finished close up in its 3 maiden races and will be winning soon
Consider
1 Pulsatilla
F: 51917B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Shaun & Emma Clotworthy )
Although 7th last week in a Stakes race, it was only just over 2 1/2 lengths behind the winner and alongside our Top Pick. Definite chance despite draw
Longer Odds
5 Hey Dana
F: 176B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance Noble )
A winner on debut and two good performances since, it is well thought of by the trainer and could well surprise them
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 9.10
Place1 9 $ 2.70
Place2 2 $ 1.60
Place3 7 $ 3.00
Quinella 2:9 $ 17.00
Trifecta 9:2:7 $ 147.20
First4 9:2:7:10 $ 1435.60
Race 8 - QUEEN ELIZABETH II CUP (G3)
Time: 4:40 PM | Distance: 2400 m | Prize $ 250000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
4 Gigi
F: 32152B(1)W(53.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Jim Pender )
What a few months this one has had, is proven at the distance and just gives 110% every time. Talented apprentice retains the ride and from inside draw, we think its the one to beat
Main Danger
3 Blue Sky At Night
F: X0674B(5)W(53.0)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Shelley Hale )
Another genuine Open class performer these days and progressed well to be just 1 3/4 lengths behind our Top Pick at Te Rapa. Has to be the one to beat
Next Best
5 Tisse
F: 42121B(7)W(53.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Very exciting addition to the middle distance ranks and has been in the first two in its last 4 races. Won well at Trentham but this is its toughest test so far
Consider
9 Trust In You
Dividend : $4.00
Place
F: 66806B(10)W(53.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Bruce Wallace & Grant Cooksley )
Quality performer that ran a terrific race of a distance too short for it when resuming last start. Up to the 2400m will see it run well again
Longer Odds
11 Santa Catalina
Dividend : $11.30, $2.90
Won
F: 16215B(8)W(53.0)
( J-Angela Jones )
( T-Peter & Shaun McKay )
Ran well here 6 days ago and now on the quick back up. Top Queensland jockey now takes the reins
Results
Race Dividends
Win 11 $ 11.30
Place1 11 $ 2.90
Place2 9 $ 4.00
Place3 1 $ 2.70
Quinella 9:11 $ 48.10
Trifecta 11:9:1 $ 1057.60
First4 11:9:1:10 $ 7861.50
Double 9:11 $ 36.70
Race 9 - RICH HILL MILE (G2)
Time: 5:14 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 270000
Top Pick
6 Tuxedo
F: X1762B(2)W(53.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
A winner of 4 from its first 9 starts, it came back from a 2 1/2 month spell to run a terrific race in the J Swap Sprint earlier this month and can only have improved. Inside draw
Main Danger
11 Smart Love
F: X1114B(6)W(53.0)
( J-Angela Jones )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Has been very progressive this campaign and was only 1 1/2 lengths behind Tuxedo when up in class last start. Top Queensland jockey now takes the reins
Next Best
5 Queen Zou
Dividend : $8.90, $2.10
Won
F: X4212B(7)W(53.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Whatever Stephen Marsh puts out in these big races has to be a threat these days and this mare beat some good ones home last start
Consider
9 She's A Dealer
F: 25X11B(9)W(53.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
As good as its last two wins have been, we wonder if the opposition has been as strong as our other selections. Might prove us wrong so do consider
Longer Odds
3 The Scunner
F: 1X121B(11)W(56.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Ashley Meadows )
Interesting runner up from Palmerston North and on a line through Kitty Flash, actually rates a chance
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 8.90
Place1 5 $ 2.10
Place2 7 $ 5.40
Place3 10 $ 2.90
Quinella 5:7 $ 71.40
Trifecta 5:7:10 $ 2226.30
First4 5:7:10:9 $ 10128.70
Race 10 - SKYCITY HANDICAP 1200
Time: 5:51 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 90000
Top Pick
1 Twain
F: 42126B(1)W(62.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-John Bell )
Has been talked up a lot this campaign and only disappointing run was its last start. Astute trainer and rails draw puts it back into play here
Main Danger
8 December
F: 2412XB(5)W(55.5)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Four wins from its 11 starts to date and is well thought of. First run since March but stable runners going well and it has a good fresh up record
Next Best
9 Sweynesday
Dividend : $2.40, $1.30
Won
F: 212X1B(11)W(54.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Four wins and three seconds from its 7 starts clearly makes it a galloper of very good ability. Impressive when resuming and sure to be thereabouts but the wide draw could make it tough to be winning
Consider
12 Merchant Queen
F: 1307XB(6)W(54.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
We have to take a close look at any runner Stephen Marsh puts out today and this one has won twice fresh up before
Longer Odds
4 Mercurial
F: 56X56B(7)W(58.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Good run in the J Swap Sprint last start and now third up, should be approaching peak fitness