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Exceeded expectations on debut when getting into its stride in the straight. Experience plus extra 200m should see it get home in front
Main Danger
2 Mighty Macca
Dividend : $2.80
Place
F:B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Peter Lock )
On debut after being well trialled over a long period. Won its last one and now comes to race day. Stable is having a great run
Next Best
9 Gossip
Dividend : $2.40, $1.30
Won
F: X4354B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Johno Benner )
Three wins from 7 races so the ability is there. But just not racing up to the mark in recent runs. Rails draw to advantage
Consider
1 Starpello
F: 85X82B(12)W(58.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Third up this campaign and ran its best race to date last time. Looks stronger as a 4yo
Longer Odds
10 Curtsy
F: 032X5B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
Better run than in first campaign, when resuming, and we like this apprentice
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 2.40
Place1 9 $ 1.30
Place2 2 $ 2.80
Place3 12 $ 9.00
Quinella 2:9 $ 9.60
Trifecta 9:2:12 $ 308.80
First4 9:2:12:14 $ 1261.40
Race 2 - AQUASHIELD ROOFING THREE YEAR OLD MAIDEN
Time: 1:01 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
11 Mizzette
F: 589B(7)W(55.5)
( J-Corentin Berge )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Three races in its last campaign and showed itself to have ability. Will be more mature after 2 1/2 month spell and early money suggests its ready to go fresh up
Main Danger
1 King Jakkal
F: 744B(8)W(57.5)
( J-Erin Leighton )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Another resiming after a 3 race first campaign and looks capable
Next Best
7 Darci Dior
F: 55B(3)W(55.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Third up today and has looked progressive. Went better on improved track conditions last time and today should suit perfectly
Consider
13 Hayworth
F: 6XB(4)W(55.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Andrew Campbell )
Trainer doesn't have many runners these days but what he does have, tend to show up. Resuming
Longer Odds
5 Oklahoma
Dividend : $3.20
Place
F: 8X4B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Promising run when resuming and this is a successful trainer/jockey partnership
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 15.20
Place1 12 $ 3.80
Place2 10 $ 4.30
Place3 5 $ 3.20
Quinella 10:12 $ 108.00
Trifecta 12:10:5 $ 2977.60
First4 12:10:5:1 $ 3943.60
Double 9:12 $ 54.40
Race 3 - VETS ON RIVERBANK MAIDEN
Time: 1:37 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
6 Fawnzor
Dividend : $3.60, $1.60
Won
F: 2X74B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Wasn't too far away in its first run back a month ago, a good run considering the winner might be pretty useful. Now third up, this provides it a good opportunity
Main Danger
5 Ledhaven Cassie
Dividend : $1.00
Place
F: 2322XB(3)W(56.5)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Murray Blue )
Had four runs about this time a year but hasn't been seen out since. Resumes and has been backed down from an opening $4.40, a good sign of its progress at home
Next Best
8 Allaru
F:B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Cydne Evans )
On debut after winning a trial and sure to be given every chance by Chris Dell
Consider
13 Rybakina
F:B(1)W(55.0)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
On debut. Well bred and with rails draw, gets every chance
Longer Odds
14 Sundown Sav
F:B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Peter and Trent Didham )
On debut from a good stable and could well be in the mix after trialling, and inside draw to advantage
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 3.60
Place1 6 $ 1.60
Place2 5 $ 1.00
Place3 7 $ 4.20
Quinella 5:6 $ 3.70
Trifecta 6:5:7 $ 70.10
First4 6:5:7:13 $ 272.20
Race 4 - NEW WORLD OTAKI MEGA MDN (REMUTAKA GOLDEN TICKET)
Time: 2:11 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
11 Chelsea Rose
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: X0543B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Lisa Latta )
12 start maiden but has placed twice over the distance and we note Wiremu Pinn rides. Rails draw a plus
Main Danger
8 Vento D'Argento
F: 54B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
A trial winner to its two runs to date, it looks certain to be a big chance now stepped up to 2100m
Next Best
13 Marvie
F: 6X445B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-J J Rayner )
Close up in all 3 runs this campaign and looks a winner in the making. Good race in a conditions race last start
Consider
2 Early One's
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: 90X73B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Erin Leighton )
( T-Howie Mathews )
Locally trained and can continue with the improvement we saw last start. Extra distance should suit
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
9 Steadfast
F: 8B(12)W(57.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Kevin Myers )
One of Kevin Myers team that he hasn't taken south. Up in distance and better for debut run
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 13.20
Place1 3 $ 2.00
Place2 11 $ 2.30
Place3 2 $ 2.50
Quinella 3:11 $ 63.70
Trifecta 3:11:2 $ 1164.50
First4 3:11:2:13 $ 5963.70
Double 6:3 $ 60.60
Treble 12:6:3 $ 2479.50
Race 5 - FASTINTERNET.NZ HANDICAP
Time: 2:46 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
2 Can Do
F: 63128B(2)W(59.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Peter and Trent Didham )
Stepped up to 2000m for the first time last start, in a good field at Taupo, and looked a chance in the straight. Stick with it
Main Danger
5 Legacy
F: 43163B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Johno Benner )
Close up in all 7 starts to date, including winning over 1600m three back. Sam Collett takes the reins to day and hard to beat
Next Best
9 Altezza
Dividend : $3.50
Place
F: 1X736B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Bryce Newman )
Particularly liked its run at Wanganui two back when close up after coming out of gate 11
Consider
8 Sprezzatura
F: 97230B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
From good northern stable and will find this easier, as well as better suited dropping back from 2400m
Longer Odds
11 Pacific Princess
Dividend : $4.40
Place
F: 03660B(6)W(54.5)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-John Bary )
Excuse last run. Backed down from and opening $17 and on the quick back up from a week ago
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 4.60
Place1 3 $ 1.70
Place2 11 $ 4.40
Place3 9 $ 3.50
Quinella 3:11 $ 31.80
Trifecta 3:11:9 $ 600.00
First4 3:11:9:2 $ 3291.40
Race 6 - CAVALLO FARMS & CHRIS RUTTEN BLOODSTOCK HANDICAP
Time: 3:24 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
6 Tullamore Dew
Dividend : $2.60, $1.50
Won
F: 1XB(2)W(57.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Won like a good horse at Hawera back in March when on debut, having won its only trial 12 months earlier. Hasn't raced since then but reports are that it is well considered as a top prospect in the stable and we expect it to be winning this before rising through the grades
Main Danger
8 Wyndstorm
F: 45X06B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Hollie Wynyard )
Good trainer from up north and brings this one south for its first run since October. Highly tried in Stakes races in last two starts
Next Best
4 Bodacious Kate
F: 02713B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Allen Baker )
a 5yo now, it is going better than it ever did and, if given a soft run on the pace, might be hard to beat
Consider
2 Brady
F: 0616XB(1)W(59.0)
( J-Corentin Berge )
( T-Ilone Kelly )
Has to go in for consideration on ability, having won one of its 4 starts in its first campaign. But note that all its runs were on a heavy track
Longer Odds
3 Shavasana
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 1325XB(8)W(57.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie )
Not one whose chances we can have a lot of confidence in but there really isn't another 'roughie' here that we want to recommend
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 2.60
Place1 6 $ 1.50
Place2 9 $ 3.10
Place3 3 $ 2.40
Quinella 6:9 $ 16.90
Trifecta 6:9:3 $ 109.20
First4 6:9:3:8 $ 454.80
Double 3:6 $ 8.00
Race 7 - THE TELE OTAKI HANDICAP
Time: 4:06 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
7 Jungle Love
F: 1X1B(9)W(54.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Peter Lock )
In an even field, we rate this one the value bet to back up its win last month when resuming, having won on debut back in March. Trainer has been much improved this season
Main Danger
3 Vittorio Veneto
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: 10X66B(4)W(58.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Peter Lock )
Gives the trainer a strong hand in the race. Dropping back from Open class last time, in what was a competitive field at Taupo, Wiremu Pinn adds to its chances
Next Best
5 Itoje
F: 62512B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Ilone Kelly )
First run in 6 weeks but is much improved, having run the southern galloper Freddie Time to 1 1/2 lengths last start
Consider
2 Hard Too Think
F: X65X2B(3)W(58.0)
( J-Rohan Mudhoo )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray )
Won both its trials before taking it to them from the front when resuming, is a chance if getting a soft run on the pace today
Longer Odds
1 Sevenayes
F: 50335B(8)W(59.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Mike Breslin )
Resumed here two weeks ago and better for the run. That was on an unsuitable Heavy track and will find today's conditions better
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 7.50
Place1 4 $ 2.30
Place2 6 $ 1.50
Place3 3 $ 2.50
Quinella 4:6 $ 13.70
Trifecta 4:6:3 $ 241.00
First4 4:6:3:7 $ 827.00
Race 8 - HARCOURTS OTAKI MAIDEN
Time: 4:41 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
13 Leica Ripa
Dividend : $4.00, $1.80
Won
F: 52B(12)W(56.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Fraser Auret )
This might be a winner for Wiremu Pinn on his trip south today as it looks to be a good prospect on what we've seen so far. Stable will have it well prepared
Main Danger
1 Bak de Ace
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 3XB(2)W(58.5)
( J-Corentin Berge )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Went off a warm favourite when brought south for its debut 10 months ago but disappointed. Subsequently spelled to give time to mature and now resumes
Next Best
11 Dashing
F: 7XB(3)W(57.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Johno Benner )
was beaten 4 lengths when on debut in August but when you consider the winner that day was Quantum Legend, you have to think it was a good run. Nicely drawn and resumes with Sam Collett on the reins
Consider
3 Port Chalmer
F: X3834B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Continues to run well and finish close up. It won't take much to change to see it in the mix
Longer Odds
9 City Gold Dragon
F: 4B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Peter and Trent Didham )
Three lengths behind Leica Ripa 4 weeks ago and sure to take improvement. Has been backed down from an opening $18