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With Sunshine a scratching, this looks like this filly's opportunity, after all it has run second three times in its six starts to date. Rails draw
Main Danger
3 Our Sallyann
F: 5776XB(6)W(57.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
We remember the Pitman's rating this as a 2yo but now a 4yo, it's had 19 starts and still a maiden. Resumes and might be ready to show something. Tina rides
Next Best
4 Shesascorcher
F: 20345B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Has to be a chance if only for the fact that Tristan Moodley rides. He's on a roll
Consider
7 Rapaura
F: 85963B(3)W(56.0)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-Emma Wyatt )
Another jockey that is much improved and winning her share. Improving trainer will have it in good form
Longer Odds
2 Forseti
F: 36932B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Ashley Frye )
Has run well in two runs on the coastal circuit in the last week and still remains at good odds for a place
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 2.00
Place1 5 $ 1.30
Place2 12 $ 4.60
Place3 8 $ 2.80
Quinella 5:12 $ 25.30
Trifecta 5:12:8 $ 202.10
First4 5:12:8:3 $ 1960.60
Race 2 - JOAN MEATES MEMORIAL MAIDEN
Time: 12:45 PM | Distance: 1150 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
5 Teemoo
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 65643B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Kevin Myers runner, this one having its third race in a week. Don't let that put you off as Kevin Myers is a master and getting them to their peak
Main Danger
12 Modette
F: 51B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Never underestimate a Pitman runner either and it was an impressive training effort to win at only its second start on Wednesday. If the Myers runner is scratched, it looks like Tina will ride this one
Next Best
2 Reservoir
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 9X9B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Danny Crozier )
Ex northerner now with this capable trainer. On southern debut and should find this easier
Consider
6 Good Craic
Dividend : $3.00, $1.40
Won
F: 74542B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Ex northerner that we're putting in for consideration. Not sure when/if it will win a race but it has had 12 placings!
Longer Odds
11 Recital
F: 0320B(8)W(55.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Nayton Mitchell )
Just the three races to date, the last one at the Riccarton Cup meeting. Clearly this field is easier and Leah's booking adds to its chances
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 3.00
Place1 6 $ 1.40
Place2 2 $ 2.00
Place3 5 $ 1.70
Quinella 2:6 $ 9.30
Trifecta 6:2:5 $ 79.10
First4 6:2:5:8 $ 324.60
Race 3 - PHOENIX MINERALS
Time: 1:19 PM | Distance: 1150 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
1 Illicit Dreams
Dividend : $1.70, $1.40
Won
F: 26232B(2)W(61.0)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-Kenny Rae )
There was only the one runner we gave a chance to beat it at Reefton and that's the way it worked out. The way looks open for this Kenny Rae runner now
Main Danger
3 Candle
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: 47662B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Richard Didham )
The Pitman runner got the better of this one last Sunday but it now meets it on 3kg better terms. That might be enough, as Leah is riding well
Next Best
2 Express Coup
F: 3192XB(5)W(59.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Pitman runner that has won 7 races and as such, the ability to be winning this .... but 5 of those wins have been on a Heavy track and there lies our concern
Consider
7 Magnastar
F: X8435B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Robert Dennis )
Although we don't expect it to be winning, it is running well enough to place and has the rails draw to advantage
Longer Odds
6 On Song
F: 38066B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Kendra Bakker )
( T-Robert Dennis )
Trainer also runs this one as well as Magnastar and it is our odds player in this field
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 1.70
Place1 1 $ 1.40
Place2 3 $ 2.50
Quinella 1:3 $ 5.50
Trifecta 1:3:4 $ 22.00
First4 1:3:4:2 $ 65.90
Double 6:1 $ 8.50
Treble 5:6:1 $ 16.80
Race 4 - MCMULLAN ITM
Time: 1:53 PM | Distance: 1150 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
5 El Vaquero
Dividend : $4.60, $2.00
Won
F: 57409B(5)W(58.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
The Pitman's control the outcome here, running the three favourites. Which one is the question? This one is on the drift and that puts it into an EW value bet, so goes in as our Top Pick to fit that category. Triston influenced us as well
Main Danger
4 Russian Rosette
F: 92053B(11)W(58.0)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Just behind Chicago Dream last Sunday when having its first run since the Riccarton Cup festival. Takes improvement and should get the better of it this time
Next Best
14 Grove Street
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 69031B(4)W(58.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Won at Reefton and stays in a R65. That has seen it rise 5kg in the weight, but does have Kylie on the reins today
Consider
6 Chicago Dream
F: 9X632B(9)W(58.0)
( J-Brett Murray )
( T-Kenny Rae )
Down from Ruakaka in the north and has to be considered, as it has run a couple of placings
Longer Odds
10 I'm Feeling Lucky
F: 20321B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Abdul Najib )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
The 'roughies' here do need to improve to feature but this one wasn't far away last time and has the rails draw
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 4.60
Place1 5 $ 2.00
Place2 15 $ 6.60
Place3 14 $ 1.60
Quinella 5:15 $ 71.90
Trifecta 5:15:14 $ 475.00
First4 5:15:14:6 $ 6424.70
Race 5 - HYND PIPES SYSTEMS/GREYMOUTH STAR MAIDEN
Time: 2:28 PM | Distance: 1810 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
6 Rubirosa
Dividend : $2.70, $1.40
Won
F: 38X3B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Down from Wanganui with the strong Myers stable. We expected it to win At Reefton on Wednesday so sticking with it, as is Tina, not surprisingly
Main Danger
2 Little Thief
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 84641B(9)W(60.5)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Myers stable has a stranglehold on the result of this race and there is not much between them. Third race in a week for this one and is better suited to middle distance now
Next Best
7 The Boss Girls
F: 33703B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Darren Danis )
( T-Ainsley McLeod )
Has over 3 lengths to make up on the progressive Little Thief from Wednesday so place is best
Consider
5 Malevo
F: 964B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Just the 3 runs to date and improving. Pitman/Moodley combination has to be considered
Longer Odds
4 Blueridge
F: 55958B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Myers runner that hasn't shown up this last week, but Kevin can turn that around very quickly
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 2.70
Place1 6 $ 1.40
Place2 2 $ 1.20
Place3 1 $ 5.60
Quinella 2:6 $ 2.50
Trifecta 6:2:1 $ 69.30
First4 6:2:1:7 $ 252.20
Double 5:6 $ 10.70
Race 6 - SCENIC HOTEL GROUP
Time: 2:59 PM | Distance: 1810 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
2 Leinster
F: 15663B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Down with the Myers team and has threatened on the first two days of the circuit. However, Tina sticks and the step up to 1810m looks ideal
Main Danger
9 Flamboyance
F: 58X43B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Kendra Bakker )
( T-Trent Yesberg )
Harness trainer that has this one going the right way. Third race since relocating from the north, with rails draw to advantage
Next Best
3 She's So Reliable
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: 06593B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Darren Danis )
( T-Ainsley McLeod )
Not far off the dominant Sheaf on Wednesday. This jockey is very much improved
Consider
4 O'Riordan
F: 65865B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Stephanie Faulkner )
Thought it would have done better since moving south but yet to really show up. This is easier
Longer Odds
8 On The Rivet
F: 0X064B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-Krystal Williams )
9yo now but showed at Kurow last time that there's still money to be won. Place chance and for your multis
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 3.70
Place1 12 $ 1.60
Place2 11 $ 10.30
Place3 3 $ 2.70
Quinella 11:12 $ 84.20
Trifecta 12:11:3 $ 1035.50
First4 12:11:3:9 $ 6625.10
Treble 5:6:12 $ 86.90
Race 7 - BIRCHFIELD ROSS MINING/RECREATION HOTEL
Time: 3:34 PM | Distance: 1810 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
1 Pinker
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 6X014B(12)W(59.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Kevin Myers )
4yo with the Myers stable that disappointed on Wednesday after winning at odds on the opening day. Myers other runner is scratched and the Tina factor can turn this one around and it can bounce back
Main Danger
4 Speed Dial
Dividend : $7.20, $2.00
Won
F: 46622B(8)W(58.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Richard Didham )
Two good runs on the circuit, with Leah on the reins, and does look the quinella option
Next Best
6 Miss Seth
F: 2X846B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Brett Murray )
( T-Kenny Rae )
Kenny Rae runner showing itself to be capable and from its rails draw, gets every chance to feature in the finish
Consider
14 Matetsi
F: 0X876B(3)W(54.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Interested to see this good apprentice on the reins here, having ridden Pinker on Wednesday
Longer Odds
12 Ruby Sunrise
F: 83094B(7)W(54.0)
( J-Kin Kwo )
( T-Pam Robson )
Big drop in class for this one, after it ran against Bozo in a WFA race at Greymouth. Steps up in distance
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 7.20
Place1 4 $ 2.00
Place2 9 $ 3.30
Place3 1 $ 1.40
Quinella 4:9 $ 37.30
Trifecta 4:9:1 $ 209.50
First4 4:9:1:11 $ 2253.20
Double 12:4 $ 15.10
Race 8 - VERNON/VAZEY TRUCK PARTS KUMARA GOLD NUGGETS HCP
Time: 4:09 PM | Distance: 1810 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
1 Bozo
Dividend : $4.00, $1.70
Won
F: 60311B(5)W(60.0)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Cracking field for the $40k Golden Nuggets and, not surprisingly, Kevin Myers has two strong contenders. This one won the NZ Cup in November and that class should see it beat the progress stablemate
Main Danger
2 Sunset Boulevard
F: 35111B(8)W(60.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Kevin Myers )
This 5yo is a classic example of how this maestro of a trainer can bring the improvement, if the raw ability is there. Hard to beat, especially with Tina up
Next Best
3 Shaking Stevens
F: 11611B(3)W(58.0)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Stephanie Faulkner )
Has landed some big gambles recently and may not be finished yet. Terry Moseley takes over from Tina
Consider
12 Charbano
F: 65398B(6)W(54.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Needs to find its best form but we know what a run these trainers/jockey are having right now
Longer Odds
10 Kick On
F: 97322B(9)W(54.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Another Myers runner and at good odds given that Sunset Boulevard only beat it a nose last Sunday at Greymouth
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 4.00
Place1 1 $ 1.70
Place2 8 $ 7.50
Place3 5 $ 4.00
Quinella 1:8 $ 127.50
Trifecta 1:8:5 $ 2362.70
First4 1:8:5:2 $ 9953.50
Race 9 - SPEIGHTS/SUPER LIQUOR
Time: 4:44 PM | Distance: 1810 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
9 Sheaf
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 43013B(6)W(54.5)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Progressed well from a placing on Sunday to win as it liked at Reefton on Wednesday. Gets the apprentice claim again and very hard to beat
Main Danger
7 Texas
Dividend : $2.80, $1.30
Won
F: 10994B(8)W(56.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Recent addition ton the Myers stable and it's only a matter of time before this trainer has it winning. Maybe today? Tina rides again
Next Best
1 Sacred Dream
F: 29846B(7)W(60.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Robert Dennis )
Hasn't shown up in two runs this week but Amber Riddell is handed the reins and can get the best out of it
Consider
8 Richie's Dream
F: 25X57B(1)W(55.5)
( J-Brett Murray )
( T-Kenny Rae )
Northerner that is third up today, after two runs here in the south. The field has cut up with scratchings so has to be considered
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
4 The Diviner
F: 40511B(3)W(58.0)
( J-Brandon May )
( T-Nayton Mitchell )
Has suddenly found its strengths and has won its last two races, albeit by small margins. Can't be overlooked