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Has been progressive in all 3 starts and, now up in distance, it can break through for maiden win
Main Danger
5 Dream Maker
Dividend : $2.30, $1.20
Won
F: 9246B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
It's fair to say it has been running against better fields and will relish the step up to 2100m
Next Best
9 Lady Janice
F: 09054B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Niranjan Parmar )
( T-Pam Gerard )
We like this trainer. Rails draw and only 1/2 length behind our Top Pick last start
Consider
7 Romanin
F: X6592B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie )
Good effort first up over ground and only 1/2 length away. Rory Hutchings sticks
Longer Odds
2 Alberton Ace
F: 0X78B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Shaun & Emma Clotworthy )
Third up today. Showed further improvement when behind our Top Pick here 3 weeks ago and Warren Kennedy is again on the reins
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 2.30
Place1 5 $ 1.20
Place2 8 $ 1.60
Place3 1 $ 3.40
Quinella 5:8 $ 6.80
Trifecta 5:8:1 $ 77.30
First4 5:8:1:4 $ 1305.80
Race 2 - AOTEA ELECTRIC NORTHLAND MAIDEN
Time: 1:24 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
9 Waimea Bay
Dividend : $2.60, $1.20
Won
F: 3B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Corentin Berge )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Trial winner before running home well into third on debut, and the winner of that looks useful. with that experience, should now be winning
Main Danger
12 Kiss Cam
F: 0B(3)W(55.5)
( J-Rory Hutchings (+1) )
( T-Donna Logan )
Locally trained and better for debut run. Rory Hutchings has been handed the reins and we note good early support in the markets
Next Best
1 Night Wolf
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: X4225B(8)W(57.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Kylie Hoskin )
Has run well recently to place second twice. Stable in form and can be in the places
Consider
10 Madame Kleptomane
F: 484B(4)W(55.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Shaun Phelan )
Good run in third start here last time when, although 4th, was less than two lengths from the winner
Longer Odds
3 Bowman
F: 0B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
Won last of 4 trials before debut. Wasn't persevered with when clearly beaten in that race but will be better today. Inside draw
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 2.60
Place1 9 $ 1.20
Place2 11 $ 4.10
Place3 1 $ 1.20
Quinella 9:11 $ 21.00
Trifecta 9:11:1 $ 85.00
First4 9:11:1:3 $ 427.20
Double 5:9 $ 4.70
Race 3 - HIREPOOL MAIDEN
Time: 1:57 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
2 Boomstruck
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 25B(10)W(57.0)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Jenna Mahoney )
After running well in its trials, has performed well in both runs to date, coming up against Kings English on debut and then not far off Miss Jones last time. That one won again last Saturday to frank the form
Main Danger
6 Tomahawk
F: 7B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Taken to Trentham for debut and, although one of the favourites, disappointed. Expect an improved run this time and rails draw to advantage
Next Best
3 Zivou
Dividend : $3.10, $1.50
Won
F: 26B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
This is a competitive race with this 3yo colt looking to own a fair bit of ability. No disgrace to be behind talented General Minari last start
Consider
7 Iceland Poppy
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 67X52B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Cody Cole )
Hasn't raced for 8 weeks but looked good in its first campaign. And we know how formidable this trainer/jockey partnership is
Longer Odds
5 Stralsund
F:B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Donna Logan )
Locally trained runner on debut, after going well in only trial. Inside gate helps
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 3.10
Place1 3 $ 1.50
Place2 2 $ 1.80
Place3 7 $ 2.00
Quinella 2:3 $ 6.30
Trifecta 3:2:7 $ 47.60
First4 3:2:7:6 $ 122.40
Race 4 - KAMO CLUB MAIDEN
Time: 2:30 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
12 Withallmygrace
F: 22B(9)W(55.0)
( J-Rihaan Goyaram )
( T-Jenna Mahoney )
One of the favourites here 3 weeks ago and ran second to Cody Cole trained Cheerio ... that looks pretty smart
Main Danger
5 Victor Tango
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F:B(10)W(57.0)
( J-Lynsey Satherley )
( T-David Greene )
Trained by trainer of G1 Telegraph last Saturday. Won its last trial and good chance on debut if overcoming wide draw
Next Best
13 Autumn Glory
Dividend : $3.50, $1.60
Won
F:B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
On debut after two trials. Expect it to be thereabouts as the TAB has it tight in the betting
Consider
8 Call Me A Cab
F: 3B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Terry Powell )
Terrific run for third on debut and the second that day, won on Sunday to frank the form
Longer Odds
14 Woman Of Mine
F:B(8)W(55.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Donna Logan )
On debut. Locally trained and one to run a place and boost your multis
Results
Race Dividends
Win 13 $ 3.50
Place1 13 $ 1.60
Place2 5 $ 2.20
Place3 2 $ 11.50
Quinella 5:13 $ 9.90
Trifecta 13:5:2 $ 574.00
First4 13:5:2:8 $ 5991.90
Double 3:13 $ 12.10
Treble 9:3:13 $ 40.70
Race 5 - WHANGARIPO VALLEY FREE RANGE EGG CUP RACE MAIDEN
Time: 3:08 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
5 Lydiard Park
F: 5XB(7)W(57.0)
( J-Corentin Berge )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Promising run here on debut before being spelled in September. Looked to have matured when winning a trial last month, and can break through for maiden win
Main Danger
12 Tryptic
F: 273B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Moira & Kieran Murdoch )
Close to being our Top Pick on the back of three good races to date. Hard to beat
Next Best
6 Guiding Light
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 32402B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie )
Two seconds from just 5 starts is testimony to its ability and Sam Collett sticks. Wide draw the challenge
Consider
1 Andahar
Dividend : $6.10, $1.70
Won
F: 3XB(2)W(58.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
Taken south to near Wanganui for debut in March and then spelled. Money for it that day and sure to be better now
Longer Odds
2 Treasure Trove
F: 0X0B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Cody Cole )
Nothing stands out in the 'roughie' category so going with this trainer/jockey partnership for what they offer to its chances
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 6.10
Place1 1 $ 1.70
Place2 6 $ 1.60
Place3 7 $ 2.60
Quinella 1:6 $ 12.40
Trifecta 1:6:7 $ 148.00
First4 1:6:7:2 $ 1339.40
Race 6 - MOORE EQUINE TRANSPORT
Time: 3:46 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
8 Unwritten
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 32861B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Donna Logan )
Locally trained. When seeing it run promisingly when on debut back in July, thought it would be winning in due course. It duly got home a month ago and we think it can go back to back
Main Danger
2 Dudaday
F: 45X45B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Cody Cole )
Hasn't been one of the favourites in its two runs back but it has run well without threatening. Now third up, it can get in the mix
Next Best
7 Goldiluxe
Dividend : $4.10, $1.70
Won
F: X3156B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-David Greene )
Only to wins in its 20 starts but genuine and likely to run another place
Consider
1 Dupont
F: 7X507B(5)W(59.0)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Jenna Mahoney )
Has come up against a couple of good winners in its last two runs. This easier
Longer Odds
6 Shockatillatap
F: 0X655B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Michelle Bradley )
Locally trained and with Courtney re-united, we make it our odds player
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 4.10
Place1 7 $ 1.70
Place2 4 $ 2.30
Place3 8 $ 2.10
Quinella 4:7 $ 16.20
Trifecta 7:4:8 $ 108.00
First4 7:4:8:5 $ 1068.80
Double 1:7 $ 17.50
Race 7 - TRIGG CONSTRUCTION NORTHLAND CUP
Time: 4:25 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
9 The Trendsetter
Dividend : $5.90, $2.20
Won
F: 09727B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh stable has taken all before it in recent months and will surely have targeted this $35k Cup race with this one. Beat Gippsy God nearly a length two back so the form is there
Main Danger
2 Gippsy God
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 21254B(9)W(59.0)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
From a top stable and good enough to be winning if running up to its best form
Next Best
7 Blackwaterfoot
F: 53F02B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
5yo mare with a bit of ability and. although we don't see it winning today. is definitely a place possibility
Consider
3 Retrostar
F: 04865B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
This trainer and jockey are too good to discount their chances. They add the value
Longer Odds
10 Rosina
F: 85X41B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
Stepped up to middle distance for the first time last start and brought the desired result. Could it have been needing more ground?
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 5.90
Place1 9 $ 2.20
Place2 2 $ 1.80
Place3 8 $ 2.60
Quinella 2:9 $ 11.80
Trifecta 9:2:8 $ 196.60
First4 9:2:8:6 $ 1171.20
Race 8 - LION RED HANDICAP
Time: 5:05 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
11 New Castle
Dividend : $5.20, $1.90
Won
F: 9X44B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Michelle Bradley )
Locally trained. Third up today and ran its best run to date a month ago at Pukekohe. We expected it to win 10 days ago but it was scratched
Main Danger
5 Listening
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 87X03B(3)W(58.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Also third up today, it showed significant improvement in its second race at Ellerslie to be less than 1 1/2 lengths off the winner. Takes further improvement from that run
Next Best
6 Vesphire
F: 48972B(7)W(58.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Ralph Manning )
Just missed in a tight photo at Matamata last start, despite coming out of gate 12. Stable has been on a winning run for a while now
Consider
7 Tarzador
F: 94632B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Team Rogerson )
On the quick back up after being just 1/2 length behind at Rotorua 10 days ago. Has been backed down from an opening $16
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
4 Blusweyhooves
F: 31487B(6)W(58.0)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Ralph Manning )
Trainer has two in the race and this one could surprise them, now up to middle distance