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Te Akau often send runners down to this track, with success, and this one won its last trial to prepare. With the talented Hayley Hassman up, looks the one to beat
Main Danger
8 Mischief
F: 8754B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Suzy Gordon )
Trainer that has had a great 6 months. This one has had just the 4 starts and, after being only 2 lengths away in a conditions race, finished close up in a maiden last time. Progressive
Next Best
13 Banquella
F: 7B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
well supported on debut but didn't get the best of runs after getting back from wide draw. Inside gate and experience today
Consider
6 Street Appeal
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 966X2B(13)W(56.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Bryce Newman )
Resumed from a spell to run a good second three weeks ago at Otaki. Would be rated higher but for the draw
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
15 Backhand Serve
F: 7XB(10)W(57.0)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Fraser Auret is having his best run for a number of seasons, including an impressive winner yesterday
Small but competitive field and often they don't run to form. But this one beat Sindee comfortably at Te Rapa 3 weeks ago and meets it again on the same terms
Main Danger
3 Sindee
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 31X32B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Nearly 3 lengths behind our Top Pick last time but does look the biggest danger. Senior rider takes over
Next Best
2 Cosentino
Dividend :
Place
F: 15345B(5)W(54.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray )
Hasn't recaptured the form from last season but Bruno is reunited and sure to get some improvement
Consider
1 Herbert
F: X0006B(1)W(60.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-John Wheeler )
Rails draw and not far away in an Open last time
Longer Odds
4 Duneagle
F: X0458B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Suzy Gordon )
Does look likely to trail the others home
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 2.20
Place1 5 $ 1.30
Place2 3 $ 1.50
Quinella 3:5 $ 2.40
Trifecta 5:3:2 $ 10.80
First4 5:3:2:1 $ 15.60
Double 1:5 $ 18.90
Race 3 - LA NUOVA DRY CLEANERS 3YO 1200
Time: 1:31 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
3 Queen's Evidence
Dividend : $2.30, $1.50
Won
F: X3674B(6)W(55.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau are adept at finding the right opportunities for this runner and this $40k stake race does provide one for this capable filly. Add to that that Wiremu is a class rider these days, and its the one to be on
Main Danger
1 Waka
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 1B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Mark Forbes )
A Hello Youmzain gelding that was impressive when winning with a bit in hand on debut. However, that was on a Heavy8 so taking on trust today
Next Best
5 Belle Noire
F: 46X13B(1)W(55.0)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Andrew Forsman runner down from the north and has to go in ahead of the maidens, having won already itself. Rails draw
Consider
2 Diplomatic
F: 4B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Gavin Sharrock )
New Plymouth trainer took this one to Te Rapa for its debut, so he must have a good expectations of its ability
Longer Odds
4 Cremant
F: 61B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Good effort to win at only its second start and might get into a place to boost the multis
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 2.30
Place1 3 $ 1.50
Place2 1 $ 2.00
Quinella 1:3 $ 2.90
Trifecta 3:1:6 $ 17.30
First4 3:1:6:5 $ 43.40
Race 4 - TERRY BROTHERS 1200
Time: 2:11 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
3 Cooper
Dividend : $3.30, $1.50
Won
F: 47X10B(6)W(59.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray )
Three of its 4 wins have come on the track and over the distance and this trainer/jockey combination has a terrific strike rate generally. Has been freshened since disappointing last month
Main Danger
7 Rabega
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 22X41B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Lightly raced 5yo that has come well this season, winning its last race here to make it 3 from just 10 starts, two on this track. Jockey has a nice winner for the stable at Otaki yesterday
Next Best
4 Egyptian Queen
F: 1523XB(9)W(58.0)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Hesitant to leave this Te Akau runner out. Had high expectations when looking very smart early in its career
Consider
12 Debbi Harri
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 1X253B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-John Bary )
Improved run at Trentham last time and has been backed down from an opening $8. Sam Collett rides, having won three races yesterday
Longer Odds
9 Ardroe
F: 97X70B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Lisa Latta wins a lot of races on this track and we note Chris Dell takes the reins for her today
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 3.30
Place1 3 $ 1.50
Place2 7 $ 2.20
Place3 12 $ 2.00
Quinella 3:7 $ 7.10
Trifecta 3:7:12 $ 56.70
First4 3:7:12:4 $ 208.50
Double 3:3 $ 7.20
Treble 5:3:3 $ 44.70
Race 5 - SMART NATURALS 1340
Time: 2:45 PM | Distance: 1340 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
5 Kia Kaha
F: 02723B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Erin Leighton )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh brings this 4yo south. Full of promise with just the 6 runs to date, it has been close up in its last two starts and if running up to that form, will put this field away
Main Danger
8 Only The Lonely
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 16X24B(11)W(57.0)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Bryce Newman )
Has drawn wide which makes it job harder but if overcoming that, looks certain to be in the finish
Next Best
4 The Liquidator
F: 2158XB(1)W(58.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Leon Mudgway )
Won one of its 5 starts in its first campaign so the ability is there. Has been off the course since April and now comes to race day without a trial. Rails draw
Consider
2 Lantern Way
F: 9X247B(8)W(59.5)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Lisa Latta )
A 5yo now, it won the Wanganui Guineas on this track as a 3yo and has never really gone on with it. But this is a weak field so has to be considered
Longer Odds
10 Lady Rosabella
F: 1270XB(4)W(56.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Wiremu Pinn rides another one here for the in-form Fraser Auret stable and although it's having its first run since April, we know this stable always has the 'ready to go'. Local track and inside draw
Results
Race Dividends
Win 11 $ 13.00
Place1 11 $ 3.90
Place2 8 $ 2.10
Place3 12 $ 4.50
Quinella 8:11 $ 34.00
Trifecta 11:8:12 $ 1131.20
First4 11:8:12:14 $ 8483.60
Race 6 - ST JOHNS CLUB GOLFERS 1600
Time: 3:19 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
5 Eizus
Dividend : $1.60, $1.00
Won
F: 4X142B(5)W(58.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Third up today, `and won two trials prior to its two runs this campaign. Has a lot of upside and we can't see anything here beating it
Main Danger
6 Cotton Roca
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 20140B(6)W(57.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Bryce Revell )
Although it never ran a race last time out, it does have more ability than the majority of this field and we'll be surprised if it's out of the places
Next Best
9 Alation
F: 89X04B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Ilone Kelly )
Here's one that could be in the money. Had 'improver' tag after its last race and trainer is having best season for some time
Consider
3 Jaeger
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 21276B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Good trainer and a one time winner from its six starts. However, that was on the Heavy. No depth in the race so has to be rated. Rails draw
Longer Odds
2 Songwriter
F: 5234XB(7)W(59.0)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Another Fraser Auret runner, resuming, and will be well prepared having had two trials
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 1.60
Place1 5 $ 1.00
Place2 6 $ 1.40
Place3 3 $ 2.10
Quinella 5:6 $ 3.30
Trifecta 5:6:3 $ 16.50
First4 5:6:3:7 $ 72.00
Double 11:5 $ 22.60
Race 7 - RIVER CITY CABS 1600
Time: 3:53 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
7 Leica Pearl
F: 18B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Caught punters by surprise when winning on debut, before contesting a competitive field at Trentham last time. Stable had a good winner with a Per Incanto 4yo yesterday and this one looks likely to repeat the dose, especially with Wiremu Pinn on the reins
Main Danger
2 Piercing Arrow
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 53310B(6)W(60.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-John Wheeler )
Excuse its last run as that was up at Ellerslie. Got home on a good track two back at Trentham
Next Best
3 John Doe
F: 6X361B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Mark Oulaghan )
Has been progressive this time up and deserved to win its maiden last time. Very astute trainer and this 5yo will be there at the business end
Consider
1 Bay Express
Dividend : $5.10, $1.90
Won
F: 80X62B(5)W(60.0)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
This isn't a strong field and this one showed its best form for a while when following capable Wire Rope home at New Plymouth
Longer Odds
8 Redana
F: 30563B(9)W(55.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Lisa Latta runs two in the race and this looks her best chance. She generally has a winner at this track, although this would be a surprise
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 5.10
Place1 1 $ 1.90
Place2 10 $ 3.20
Place3 2 $ 1.90
Quinella 1:10 $ 32.90
Trifecta 1:10:2 $ 268.20
First4 1:10:2:8 $ 1379.30
Race 8 - LIQUORLAND WANGANUI 2040
Time: 4:28 PM | Distance: 2040 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
10 Amyer Star
F: 28X01B(9)W(54.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Steps up to 2000m for the first time today and that looks just right for this exciting Andrew Forsman runner. Wiremu Pinn rode it to win at Rotorua and and is in the saddle again today
Main Danger
5 Freebelle
F: 14474B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
We thought this one was going to do better this time up after it won well when resuming, but never went on with it. Good first run at middle distance three weeks ago and that might have turned its form around
Next Best
4 Coulthard
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: X7430B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Looks to be Lisa Latta's best chance today after finishing in behind them over 1600m last time. First run over this distance and should find that suitable. Sam Collett rides
Consider
8 Ayteem
F: X8272B(6)W(55.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Janelle Millar )
What a terrific strike rate this trainer/jockey have. Likely to be thereabouts today
Longer Odds
6 Proboy
F: X0501B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
Northern runner that returns to this course after winning at Te Rapa three weeks ago, and should run well