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Race 1 - ROTHLEY MAIDEN (FOR MAIDENS AS AT MIDNIGHT 31 OCT)
Time: 12:45 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 65000
Top Pick
7 Wild At Heart
F: 1B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
As we know, this trainer/jockey partnership is a formidable one. Won debut on a Soft7 so should handle the conditions today
Main Danger
1 Wyworry
Dividend : $2.80
Place
F: 21834B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-John Wheeler )
Has been well travelled so doesn't lack for experience, and won well at Riccarton in November
Next Best
4 Belles Boom
F: 421B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Progressed nicely to win its maiden at just its third start two weeks ago, on a Heavy8. Craig Grylls has got off to ride the favourite today
Consider
3 I'll Be Home Soon
Dividend : $3.40
Place
F: 81B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Peter Lock )
Given plenty of time, this 4yo only had its first race in November and then won at its second start two weeks ago
Longer Odds
8 Clear Conscience
F: 56X41B(4)W(56.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Pam Gerard's runners generally go on with it once they hit winning form
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 6.30
Place1 2 $ 2.20
Place2 3 $ 3.40
Place3 1 $ 2.80
Quinella 2:3 $ 40.70
Trifecta 2:3:1 $ 387.20
First4 2:3:1:11 $ 12738.80
Race 2 - GEE & HICKTON FUNERAL DIRECTORS SPRINT
Time: 1:20 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 65000
Top Pick
4 Oneira
Dividend : $2.30
Won
F: 47432B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Cody Cole )
Cody Cole has had this one going well and it likes the wet track conditions. He has a good strike rate when travelling south and Sam Collett is reunited
Main Danger
5 Miss Fladgate
Dividend :
Place
F: 21103B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
$65k race and only the 5 runners. You can be sure Stephen Marsh has targeted it and with the form his stable is in right now, likely to go close
Next Best
2 Fancy Like Lass
F: 8X767B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Sue Thompson-Brown & Mick Brown )
Looks to be making up the numbers behind the two favourites but could surprise
Consider
1 Silent Is Gold
F: 71X30B(2)W(60.0)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray )
Not a bad run in a stronger field at Ellerslie last time but doesn't really like the wet
Longer Odds
3 Idyllic
Dividend :
Place
F: 5X670B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray )
On current form isn't winning this and was behind Silent Of gold last time
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 2.30
Quinella 4:5 $ 2.60
Trifecta 4:5:3 $ 12.00
First4 4:5:3:1 $ 49.20
Race 3 - AZTECH ENGINEERING LTD SPRINT
Time: 1:55 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 65000
Top Pick
8 Quello Dolce
Dividend : $7.00, $2.40
Won
F: 581B(11)W(55.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Cody Cole )
They won with this one at just the third time of asking two weeks ago and although this is tougher, it does look progressive
Main Danger
1 The Big Picture
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 536X2B(8)W(60.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Bill Thurlow and Sam O’Malley )
You can be sure this Waverley galloper will be given every chance with Craig Grylls handed the reins again. Good run for second on Boxing Day
Next Best
2 Albarossa
F: 50X37B(5)W(59.5)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray )
Taken to Ellerslie on New Years day and started at long odds, but ran well to be just 4 lengths away. Was running in Stakes races 6 months ago
Consider
5 Poppy's Girl
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 6X228B(4)W(58.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Shaun and Hazel Fannin )
One for the multis as does look a place possibility
Longer Odds
4 Dazz
F: 1X0B(9)W(58.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray )
Also taken to Ellerslie on New Years Day and finished 3 lengths behind its stablemate, which it goes up against here
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 7.00
Place1 8 $ 2.40
Place2 5 $ 2.10
Place3 1 $ 1.70
Quinella 5:8 $ 17.20
Trifecta 8:5:1 $ 178.60
First4 8:5:1:4 $ 1523.20
Double 4:8 $ 7.70
Treble 2:4:8 $ 99.40
Race 4 - HAPPY HIRE 2100
Time: 2:28 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 65000
Top Pick
10 Reliable Squeeze
F: 87231B(15)W(57.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Peter Lock )
Samantha Collett has some good rides today, this one for a stable that has gone to another level over the last few months. Won its maiden at Ellerslie last time in good style
Main Danger
11 Faultless
F: 24057B(13)W(57.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Peter & Shaun McKay )
All its recent runs have been at Stakes level and although not winning, hasn't been far away. Will find this R65 easier and this stable's strike rate is impressive
Next Best
1 Sir Bruce
F: 0X622B(8)W(60.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Owns a bit of ability and now racing at middle distance, going close at its first run over 2000m last start
Consider
5 Julianus
Dividend : $4.00
Place
F: 82641B(12)W(58.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Jo Rathbone )
This Wanganui galloper will only continue to get better with time. Travelled to Te Rapa last start and beat a good field, with the second franking the form with a win since
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
8 Knickerless
F: X4107B(10)W(57.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Could well be worth an EW interest as its stepping up to this distance for just the second time today, having won when doing so last time
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 5.50
Place1 9 $ 2.30
Place2 5 $ 4.00
Place3 19 $ 14.90
Quinella 5:9 $ 56.50
Trifecta 9:5:19 $ 5809.90
First4 9:5:19:1 $ 20000.00
Race 5 - HARDY TRADE SUPPLY CO 2200
Time: 3:03 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 65000
Top Pick
3 Crackercol
F: 11515B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Has always had a bit of a reputation and looks like its measuring up to that now. Impressive when winning here over 2100m in December, it found the Open class a bit tough last time but now back at R75v and Craig Grylls in the saddle again, we rate its chances
Main Danger
4 One Bold Gigolo
F: 26572B(13)W(58.0)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
3 1/2 lengths behind Crakercol two back, it put up a good performance to run the classy Roctave to a length last start
Next Best
18 Thrilling
F: 22151B(6)W(54.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Lisa Latta )
This is its toughest test to date but it has won two of its last three and Lisa Latta gets her share of winners at Trentham
Consider
7 Gillian
Dividend : $3.30
Place
F: 49134B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Debbie Sweeney )
Won at Te Aroha three back and close up in two runs since. Won't mind wet track conditions
Longer Odds
16 Palmarow
F: 04132B(1)W(54.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Tawhiti Hina )
Stable does well with its small number of runners. This one steps up to middle distance for the first time today and has winning form in the Heavy
Results
Race Dividends
Win 13 $ 11.70
Place1 14 $ 4.60
Place2 13 $ 5.50
Place3 7 $ 3.30
Quinella 13:14 $ 134.70
Trifecta 13:14:7 $ 1782.60
First4 13:14:7:2 $ 37500.00
Double 9:13 $ 87.40
Race 6 - TOTARA LODGE TRENTHAM STAKES (G3)
Time: 3:38 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 150000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
13 Rosso
Dividend : $3.50, $1.70
Won
F: 14141B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Daniel Stackhouse )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
The Pitmans have done a terrific job with this talented 4yo since it arrived at their stables and it will be spot on for today's G3. After winning impressively at Riccarton three back, it disappointed here but restored our faith last time
Main Danger
12 Notabadspillane
F: 11425B(13)W(55.0)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Shaun Phelan )
Caught the eye of plenty when rising through the grades in the early spring but and ultimately wasn't far away in the NZ Cup in November. On the quick back up after its first run for a while 9 days ago
Next Best
1 One Bold Cat
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: X8451B(12)W(58.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
We thought Tshiebwe would win here two weeks ago but this one showed good form to get the job done. Will get every chance with Craig Grylls up
Consider
8 Freddie Time
F: 48123B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
This southerner continues to campaign in the north and what a revelation it's been. Has to be considered
Longer Odds
3 Whangaehu
F: 58X08B(10)W(56.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Bill Thurlow and Sam O’Malley )
Resumes and has won fresh up before. Made terrific progress last year and is a quality galloper capable of showing up here
Results
Race Dividends
Win 13 $ 3.50
Place1 13 $ 1.70
Place2 15 $ 9.50
Place3 1 $ 2.10
Quinella 13:15 $ 69.90
Trifecta 13:15:1 $ 721.50
First4 13:15:1:7 $ 7790.40
Treble 9:14:13 $ 303.10
Race 7 - NZB DESERT GOLD STAKES (G3)
Time: 4:14 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 200000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
7 Waimea Bay
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 31B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Corentin Berge )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Every now and again a galloper catches our eye, not in the fact it won, but in the style it did it. This one did so last time at Ruakaka .. so excited to see how it goes today
Main Danger
2 Fairy Dream
Dividend : $3.70, $1.60
Won
F: 184B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
At long odds in the Eight Carat Classic, a good field, last time but ran really well to be just 1 1/2 lengths away. That's probably the actual best formline in the race
Next Best
3 The Dirty Dee
F: 12B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Won on debut on a Good track, having won a trial prior, so surprising it got beaten here next time, albeit in a Stakes race. Just wonder whether this track will trouble it if the rain has affected it
Consider
11 Crimson Sky
Dividend : $2.90
Place
F: 62B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Cody Cole )
Although still a maiden, the early money suggests we take a closer look at the Cody Cole runner, given it has seen solid support in the market
Longer Odds
13 In Your Dreams
F: 3B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
With the strength of the Stephen Marsh stable these days, we can't overlook this one's chances
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 3.70
Place1 2 $ 1.60
Place2 7 $ 1.80
Place3 11 $ 2.90
Quinella 2:7 $ 9.70
Trifecta 2:7:11 $ 101.90
First4 2:7:11:10 $ 1260.20
Double 13:2 $ 16.50
Race 8 - HARCOURTS THORNDON MILE (G2)
Time: 4:48 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 500000
Top Pick
7 Queen Zou
F: 42121B(12)W(53.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
What a cracking field that they've pulled together here and luck in the running might decide the winner. Loved this one's run behind its stablemate two back and it duly went on to win the Rich Hill Mile on New Years day
Main Danger
5 Hi Yo Sass Bomb
F: 0X711B(5)W(53.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Kim Reid )
What remarkable progress this 7yo made in the spring. Resumes after a spell but goes well fresh and loves the wet
Next Best
1 Legarto
F: X6543B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Ken & Bev Kelso )
A winner of over $2m, what a class act this galloper is. Ryan Elliot knows the horse so well and it will be better for its run on Boxing Day
Consider
4 Marotiri Molly
Dividend : $3.60
Place
F: 35162B(11)W(53.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Matt Dixon )
A lovely mare with a lot of ability and it shows the quality of the field that it is paying $11. That might prove to be generous
Longer Odds
10 Belles Beau
Dividend : $3.60
Place
F: 0X153B(1)W(53.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Putting this trainer/jockey partnership in as they're so formidable and could surprise
Results
Race Dividends
Win 11 $ 10.90
Place1 11 $ 3.10
Place2 4 $ 3.60
Place3 10 $ 3.60
Quinella 4:11 $ 85.20
Trifecta 11:4:10 $ 2148.40
First4 11:4:10:1 $ 6886.20
Race 9 - NETEFFEXTPAYROLL 1400
Time: 5:23 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 65000
Top Pick
1 Old Bill Bone
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: X1X30B(1)W(60.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Cody Cole )
Dropping back from a G2 from its last start so clearly will find this a lot easier. All three wins, from just 8 starts, have come on Soft tracks so conditions should suit
Main Danger
10 Anderson Bridge
F: 357X1B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray )
Came off a trial win to clear out and win by 5 lengths here 4 weeks ago. Up a grade but Rory now takes the reins
Next Best
8 Belles Fate
F: 1X5X3B(10)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Had no chance against the exciting Afternoon Fiesta here two weeks ago but was right there with the other runners
Consider
9 Thorax
F: 112B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Two wins and a second to a decent type last time says it has to be in your calculations
Longer Odds
4 Connello
Dividend : $17.60, $3.90
Won
F: 35043B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Lisa Latta )
With this trainers good record on the track, it is a chance. Will be improved from recent run after being freshened