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Although not far away two back, it was on debut that it impressed and we'll be surprised if doesn't break maidens today
Main Danger
2 Pile Driver
F: 5X750B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Peter Lock )
Trainer that has stepped up the last few months and has booked Sam Collett for this one today
Next Best
1 Hazmat
F: 3X097B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Corentin Berge )
( T-Kylie Fawcett )
Trainer that hasn't been winning many these days but looks to have a good prospect here
Consider
11 Strathisla
F: 0B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Clearly things weren't right on debut but Craig Grylls sticks, and that's a good sign
Longer Odds
8 Sarracina
F: 02555B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot (1kg) )
( T-Team Rogerson )
Has run well at times and capable of running a place here
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 8.90
Place1 5 $ 2.60
Place2 9 $ 2.50
Place3 10 $ 1.50
Quinella 5:9 $ 26.80
Trifecta 5:9:10 $ 206.00
First4 5:9:10:8 $ 1861.10
Race 2 - MILLS REEF WINES 2100
Time: 1:22 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
5 Levakia
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 1X996B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Ken & Bev Kelso )
All runners from this stable own a bit of ability and has found a good opportunity today
Main Danger
6 Moonlight Magic
Dividend : $4.10, $1.50
Won
F: 08496B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Drops back from Open company at Trentham last time and will find the opposition easier today
Next Best
4 Roederer
F: X9778B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Josh King & Maija Vance )
Not a bad run three weeks ago, against the talented Mollify, and Craig Grylls rides today
Consider
3 Awhina
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: X0023B(8)W(57.5)
( J-Darren Danis )
( T-Nicholas Bishara )
Last couple of runs have been better
Longer Odds
1 Rua Rocks
F: 75150B(3)W(59.0)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-Carl Henderson )
Scratched last Friday and now runs here. Hayley Hassman is a good booking
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 4.10
Place1 6 $ 1.50
Place2 5 $ 1.50
Place3 3 $ 1.80
Quinella 5:6 $ 4.60
Trifecta 6:5:3 $ 36.70
First4 6:5:3:4 $ 177.40
Race 3 - HAPPY HIRE MAIDEN 3YO
Time: 1:57 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
6 Bellish Boy
F: 7B(9)W(57.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau stable is in full swing at the moment and this could be another. Will come on from promising debut and Craig Grylls sticks
Main Danger
1 Lunaman
Dividend : $6.30, $2.40
Won
F:B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh runner that has been patiently handled, with 5 trials to prepare, and now comes to race day
Next Best
4 Theonewekept
F:B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
On debut after showing up with a win at the trials. Rails draw
Consider
11 Burnerphone
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 54B(8)W(55.5)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-Benjamin King )
Has gone OK in both runs to date and was second to Lydia Park in its last trial
Longer Odds
7 Spiritus
F: 5X9B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Chad Ormsby )
Had support on resuming 4 weeks ago, with Opie up, but disappointed. Expect to see improved run today
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 6.30
Place1 1 $ 2.40
Place2 19 $ 3.50
Place3 11 $ 1.60
Quinella 1:19 $ 37.60
Trifecta 1:19:11 $ 256.00
First4 1:19:11:14 $ 2053.00
Double 6:1 $ 14.40
Treble 5:6:1 $ 206.30
Race 4 - NEW WORLD BROOKFIELD MAIDEN 1400
Time: 2:32 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
3 Sir You Can Dance
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 3B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Cody Cole )
Well backed on debut and ran accordingly to finish behind Drops Of Gold. That one franked the form when winning at Ellerslie yesterday
Main Danger
6 I'll Be Home Soon
Dividend : $7.80, $2.40
Won
F: 8B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Peter Lock )
Didn't run up to expectations on debut but expect a much better run today
Next Best
1 Captain Stan
F: 36X25B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Stephen Autridge )
4 1/2 lengths behind Khaleesi 3 weeks ago after coming out of a wide draw. Has been smashed in the markets, having opened at $11
Consider
12 Uptown
F:B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that has 8 trials so will know what the game is all about, now going to race day. Inside draw
Longer Odds
8 Prince Valiant
F: 87B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Jon Miller )
Two OK runs to date and looks the odds player in this
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 7.80
Place1 6 $ 2.40
Place2 3 $ 1.40
Place3 7 $ 9.60
Quinella 3:6 $ 11.60
Trifecta 6:3:7 $ 925.50
First4 6:3:7:12 $ 9834.90
Race 5 - DUNCAN DENTAL MAIDEN 1400
Time: 3:07 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
3 Captain Roy
F: 0X845B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Best run was two back and looks a winning opportunity if repeating that. Masa rides today
Main Danger
14 Aspiritta
F: 973B(8)W(55.0)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Pam Gerard progresses them nicely and this one is 4th up today.
Next Best
1 Nick Time
F: 8662XB(10)W(58.5)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Nick Kneebone )
Resumes after a break and looked forward in its recent trial. Will come in from wide draw with scratchings
Consider
11 Merillian
F: X8466B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Kylie Hoskin )
Hasn't been far away and the Soft track will be more to its liking today
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
10 Shuffle The Pack
Dividend : $3.30
Place
F: 65526B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Ralph Manning )
Backed up its best run two starts ago with a close up finish last time. Nicely drawn and stable going well
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 10.30
Place1 2 $ 3.30
Place2 17 $ 3.10
Place3 10 $ 3.30
Quinella 2:17 $ 66.60
Trifecta 2:17:10 $ 1530.10
First4 2:17:10:18 $ 21739.10
Double 6:2 $ 65.10
Race 6 - NEW WORLD THE SANDS PAPAMOA MAIDEN
Time: 3:42 PM | Distance: 1500 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
8 Clara Bow
F: 3B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Good on debut after winning trial. Inside draw and backed down from an opening $9.50
Main Danger
7 Celebrate Now
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 3B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Looks certain to be in the first two, having shown good ability on debut and drawn on the rails
Next Best
1 Classic Champagne
Dividend : $5.80, $1.80
Won
F: 40X2B(10)W(57.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Sam Mynott )
Looked to have matured well over 6 month spell when a close up third at Ellerslie. Concern is the wide draw
Consider
9 Roccadonna
Dividend : $2.60
Place
F: 4B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Stable runs the favourite as well. Sam Weatherley rides and adds to chances
Longer Odds
13 Osipova
F: 7B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Stable often wins with runners second up and this one might add to that record
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 5.80
Place1 1 $ 1.80
Place2 7 $ 1.30
Place3 9 $ 2.60
Quinella 1:7 $ 7.10
Trifecta 1:7:9 $ 93.90
First4 1:7:9:8 $ 183.90
Treble 6:2:1 $ 379.60
Race 7 - NEW WORLD TE PUKE MEGA MAIDEN 1200
Time: 4:17 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
16 Flashback
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F:B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh runner that looks a bit special. Has won all three trials, dating back to April, and now comes to race day with a good draw to advantage
Main Danger
12 Ciao Bellissima
F: 3B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance Noble )
There was money for it on debut 4 weeks ago. Will have taken improvement from that run
Next Best
5 Panther
Dividend : $2.10, $1.30
Won
F: 2XB(11)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Just the one run, back in April when finishing second. Good stable and sure to be well prepared but drawn wide
Consider
3 Sarti
F:B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Ken & Bev Kelso )
Has some good stablemates. Well bred and has won only trial for this debut run
Longer Odds
14 Shoebill
F:B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Has drifted in the betting but, from a good stable, and could show up in this weak field
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 2.10
Place1 5 $ 1.30
Place2 16 $ 1.60
Place3 2 $ 6.70
Quinella 5:16 $ 4.10
Trifecta 5:16:2 $ 136.30
First4 5:16:2:12 $ 449.80
Double 1:5 $ 17.40
Race 8 - SUPER LIQUOR 1200
Time: 4:50 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
5 Charmrose
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 6X115B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Considering it is with the Te Akau stable, it has been a bit underrated to the extent its winning odds have been good. Can improve that reputation today
Main Danger
2 Yaldi
F: 2X246B(1)W(59.5)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Australian import having its first run in New Zealand. Stable will have it well prepared but may be better for this run
Next Best
9 She's All That
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 8X104B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
With strong stable and progressed to run its best race this campaign at Te Rapa three weeks ago. Masa is now re-united
Consider
1 Takeshi
Dividend : $9.20, $2.50
Won
F: 21X5XB(8)W(60.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Resuming but sure to be a chance if the stable has called up Craig Grylls
Longer Odds
7 Midori Glory
F: 0000XB(4)W(56.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Todd Mitchell )
This is an interesting runner, imported from Hong Kong and on NZ debut. Harness trainer is training
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 9.20
Place1 1 $ 2.50
Place2 5 $ 1.20
Place3 9 $ 2.10
Quinella 1:5 $ 11.20
Trifecta 1:5:9 $ 124.90
First4 1:5:9:2 $ 258.40
Race 9 - NEW WORLD MOUNT MAUNGANUI 1400
Time: 5:24 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
6 Aksil
Dividend : $1.10
Place
F: 18B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Simon & Katrina Alexander )
After wining on debut at Taupo in October, was considered a good chance to beat Affirmative Action and co in a Stakes race in its next start. Wasn't far away and will find this a lot easier, with rails draw to suit
Main Danger
9 The Espy
F: 513X7B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Found things too tough in a Stakes race at Trentham when resuming
Next Best
7 Oberon
F: 81B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
A galloper that wins at just its second start has to have ability and and it should be in the mix today
Consider
3 Unison
F: 00X17B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Rihaan Goyaram )
( T-Nick Kneebone )
On the quick back up after disappointing in a conditions race at Taupo 5 days ago
Longer Odds
5 Bonifleur
Dividend : $12.00, $2.70
Won
F: 564X3B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Paul Richards )
Craig Grylls rode when it resumed last month and we note he's sticking with it