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Race 1 - WAIHEMO LODGE AND RURAL MERCHANTS MAIDEN 1600
Time: 12:28 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
5 Empress Suiko
F: X2563B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Krishna Mudhoo )
( T-Lee Callaway )
Considered good enough to travel to Trentham two back and ran well to be less than 3 lengths away. Followed up with close up finish here 3 weeks ago
Main Danger
4 Jail Bird
Dividend : $3.80, $1.70
Won
F: 233B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Nikki & Barrie Blatch )
Looks very promising with good runs in all three starts. Rails draw to advantage
Next Best
6 Dream Romance
F: 992B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Shankar Muniandy )
The jockey of the moment in the south takes the reins on this one today, and will add to its chances
Consider
8 Contest
F: 06X4B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Anna Furlong )
Not beaten far with Tina up last time and she sticks. Extra distance should suit
Longer Odds
3 Quinto
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: 0X5B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Corey Campbell )
( T-Brian & Shane Anderton )
A good run when resuming and will be improved
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 3.80
Place1 4 $ 1.70
Place2 7 $ 3.40
Place3 3 $ 2.70
Quinella 4:7 $ 20.40
Trifecta 4:7:3 $ 290.10
First4 4:7:3:2 $ 1818.10
Race 2 - PROPERTY BROKERS AND MEENANS MAIDEN 1300
Time: 1:02 PM | Distance: 1300 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
9 Assemble
Dividend : $3.40, $1.70
Won
F: 3B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Corey Campbell )
( T-Brian & Shane Anderton )
This 3yo filly looks good for this. Although third on debut, it was only beaten a head and will have come on a lot for the run. Was money for it that day and a lot of support here
Main Danger
8 Golden Spirit
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 2B(6)W(55.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Brian & Shane Anderton )
Stablemate of Assemble and in fact a head when also on debut at Gore 4 weeks ago. Certainly these two give these in-form trainers a strong hand in this
Next Best
7 Bakers Dozen
F: 606XB(11)W(56.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Kelly Shearing )
Ex northerner that won't be long in winning down here, based on its three runs up north. On southern debut today with Tina on the reins
Consider
3 Fast Like Thunder
F: 3B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Lee Callaway )
( T-Stephanie Faulkner )
Thought this would have been a bit shorter in the market, given its debut a month ago was in a Stakes race and it ran third
Longer Odds
1 Percival
Dividend : $2.90
Place
F: 6XB(9)W(58.5)
( J-Ruvanesh Muniandy )
( T-Terry Kennedy )
Beaten less than 3 lengths when on debut here 11 months ago. Subsequently spelled and will resume in a much more mature state
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 3.40
Place1 9 $ 1.70
Place2 8 $ 1.50
Place3 1 $ 2.90
Quinella 8:9 $ 5.00
Trifecta 9:8:1 $ 90.20
First4 9:8:1:7 $ 362.60
Race 3 - COOKE HOWLISON & OTAGO TYRES 75 1200
Time: 1:37 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
3 Pete's Pride
F: X3123B(6)W(60.0)
( J-Daniel Bothamley )
( T-Lee Callaway )
Good enough to win at the Riccarton Cup meeting in November and has looked good in subsequent runs. Has the advantage of fitness on these
Main Danger
7 Mawkeb
Dividend :
Place
F: 2829XB(4)W(54.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Joseph Waldron )
This Australian trainer has hit the ground running since setting up and has another import having its NZ debut today. Sure to be well prepared
Next Best
2 The Princie One
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 2111XB(1)W(60.5)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Robert Dennis )
It showed it has a lot of ability and potential when racking up three wins in a row 12 months ago. The concern is the long lay off
Consider
1 Buoyant
F: 35573B(2)W(61.0)
( J-Jack Taplin )
( T-Sabin Kirkland )
8 time winner so one to keep on side of. Place chance at best, dropping back from 1600m
Longer Odds
5 Radiant Lass
Dividend : $8.00, $3.10
Won
F: 07441B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Bruce Tapper )
Tina is reunited with this capable 6yo mare. Very honest, having won 3 and placed second 5 times
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 8.00
Place1 5 $ 3.10
Place2 2 $ 2.20
Quinella 2:5 $ 13.20
Trifecta 5:2:7 $ 149.00
First4 5:2:7:3 $ 336.30
Double 9:5 $ 15.30
Treble 4:9:5 $ 120.20
Race 4 - BRENT LUCAS BUILDERS AND KB CONTRACTING 3YO 1200
Time: 2:11 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
7 Moon Goddess
Dividend : $1.00
Place
F: X5231B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Australian import that won with daylight between itself and the opposition in its first race in NZ. That was only its fifth start and the Pitmans clearly have a filly with a lot of upside
Main Danger
6 Luna Capella
Dividend : $7.60, $1.80
Won
F: 1B(10)W(56.0)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-Anna Furlong )
Just the one race when winning well at Timaru three weeks ago. Could be pretty smart and a big chance but has a wide draw. Furthermore, Tina rode last time and has stuck with moon Goddess for today's race
Next Best
8 What About Peace
F: 1B(8)W(56.0)
( J-Brett Murray )
( T-Bill McNamara )
Surprise winner on debut but noted it did win a trial prior. Maybe connections weren't surprised and its got good ability
Consider
5 Hello Hayley
F: 8X416B(6)W(56.0)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Sophie Price )
Won a Stakes race at Invercargill two back and won't mind the track if it rains more and deteriorates
Longer Odds
4 Azilee Star
F: 13020B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-Robert Dennis )
Just 1/2 length behind Hello Hayley and open to improvement
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 7.60
Place1 6 $ 1.80
Place2 7 $ 1.00
Place3 3 $ 11.70
Quinella 6:7 $ 3.70
Trifecta 6:7:3 $ 765.00
First4 6:7:3:5 $ 4120.20
Race 5 - CARGILL CONTRACTING AND WAE 65 1200
Time: 2:43 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
4 Trader
Dividend : $2.00, $1.50
Won
F: 037X1B(5)W(59.5)
( J-Corey Campbell )
( T-Brian & Shane Anderton )
Looked much improved when resuming from a 9 month spell to win here 3 weeks ago. The early support suggests there's confidence in it backing up
Main Danger
1 Hakadecree
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 967X2B(9)W(60.0)
( J-Rohan Mudhoo )
( T-Terry Kennedy )
Second to Trader last start and has won on a Heavy track before. Wide draw to overcome
Next Best
10 Ziggy Stardust
F: X4440B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Robert Dennis )
Another northerner to join this good stable and on southern debut today. Triston Moodley will ensure it gets every chance
Consider
2 Cockahoop
Dividend : $4.10
Place
F: 03361B(1)W(59.5)
( J-Gosen Jogoo )
( T-Lisa Vaughan )
Deserved its win last start after recording close up finishes in all recent runs. 7yo now but does look in good heart
Longer Odds
11 American Cheval
F: 60X72B(6)W(56.0)
( J-Brett Murray )
( T-Terry Kennedy )
Third up for this campaign today and has gone well in two starts back
Trainer made comment after its win two back that what a good buy it was at auction and it has since stepped up and won an Open. In that type of form, it doesn't look finished yet. Top apprentice now takes over
Main Danger
4 Inflamed
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: X0114B(8)W(58.0)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-Brian & Shane Anderton )
Big winner on the last day of the Riccarton Cup meeting in November and then spelled. Two lengths behind our Top Pick on Boxing Day and will be improved for the run
Next Best
5 Tomasina
F: 05215B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Jack Taplin )
( T-Sabin Kirkland )
Also behind Brave Spirit on Boxing Day and now gets the benefit of this good apprentice's 3kg claim
Consider
8 Penvose Lad
Dividend : $8.50, $1.50
Won
F: 72252B(6)W(54.0)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-Ebony Turner )
Still not back to the superb run of last year when it won 3 in a row but has been running consistently well to place
Longer Odds
1 Ears Back
F: 18094B(4)W(61.0)
( J-Kendra Bakker )
( T-John Blackadder )
Class galloper who would have won this race with ease on its day. Ran well last time and has to be our odds player in this
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 8.50
Place1 8 $ 1.50
Place2 6 $ 1.10
Place3 4 $ 1.80
Quinella 6:8 $ 7.00
Trifecta 8:6:4 $ 71.00
First4 8:6:4:7 $ 323.60
Treble 6:4:8 $ 192.90
Race 7 - SKEVINGTONS WAIKOUAITI CUP OPEN HANDICAP 2200
Time: 3:52 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
1 Mayor Of Norwood
Dividend : $2.50, $1.30
Won
F: 5X551B(8)W(61.0)
( J-Corey Campbell )
( T-Brian & Shane Anderton )
The connections will have targeted this Cup on its home track and everything looks to be going to plan, judging by its win here last start. Peaking at the right time, it is a 5 time winner on the track and loves the wet track conditions
Main Danger
5 Let Fly
F: X0807B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Joseph Waldron )
Another purchase from the north by this trainer new to the South Island. Although well beaten on its southern debut last time, expect improvement out of that and this in-form apprentice is a great booking
Next Best
4 Peecee Pussycat
F: 72635B(9)W(54.0)
( J-Jack Taplin )
( T-Samantha Wynne )
Honest and has been a good winner over the seasons. Will love the wet track today
Consider
9 Mamaea
F: 46812B(7)W(54.0)
( J-Kendra Bakker )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
We know how good this trainer is at placing his horses and he too will have his eye on the Cup. Coming into form at just the right time
Longer Odds
3 Complicate
F: 01008B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Sanu Toolooa )
( T-Brett Inglis )
A 3 time winner on a Heavy track, we're surprised to see it drift so far in the market, On the plus side, it allows us to put it in as our odds play
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 2.50
Place1 1 $ 1.30
Place2 2 $ 1.90
Place3 8 $ 3.80
Quinella 1:2 $ 5.50
Trifecta 1:2:8 $ 65.90
First4 1:2:8:10 $ 864.90
Double 8:1 $ 28.00
Race 8 - ODT SOUTHERN MILE 75 1600
Time: 4:29 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
1 Loose Sally
Dividend : $3.40, $1.60
Won
F: 1X011B(2)W(62.5)
( J-Ruvanesh Muniandy )
( T-Shankar Muniandy )
It could be a good day for the favourites and this one could be one of them. Ran well in the good 3yo races last year but has really came into its own as a 4yo. Can add to its 5 wins from just 9 starts
Main Danger
14 Afire
F: X0105B(7)W(54.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Brian & Shane Anderton )
Stable in form and not beaten far last start. Triston Moodley is winning on everything, it seems, and will get the best out of this 4yo
Next Best
7 Southern Country
F: 14X21B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Corey Campbell )
( T-Brian & Shane Anderton )
The key to this one's chances of going back to back is this experienced and in-form jockey. He is riding well at the moment, like when he got this one's nose in front in a tight photo 3 weeks ago
Consider
15 Blue Goddess
F: 22161B(6)W(54.0)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Samantha Wynne )
A masterly training performance by Sam win to get this one winning again when dropped back to 1600m at Timaru
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
4 Show Pony
F: 12606B(5)W(58.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-John Blackadder )
Has ability and will be better for its run 3 weeks ago, after being freshened
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 3.40
Place1 1 $ 1.60
Place2 2 $ 1.50
Place3 3 $ 7.40
Quinella 1:2 $ 7.10
Trifecta 1:2:3 $ 160.50
First4 1:2:3:7 $ 605.40
Race 9 - ODT SOUTHERN MILE 65 1600
Time: 5:06 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
9 Fourofus
F: 27261B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Jack Taplin )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
Finally got its maiden win after 4v seconds and that was on a Heavy track, so no problem if the track is downgraded. Up to 1600m today, should suit
Main Danger
3 Aladdins Jem
Dividend : $3.20, $1.60
Won
F: 5X212B(11)W(58.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Vicky Ramhit )
Ex northerner that ran well to win and place up there before relocating to this stable during its spell. Very promising effort in southern debut at Timaru, on the back of two winning trials, and will be winning soon, maybe today
Next Best
16 Quisiera
F: 22143B(7)W(55.5)
( J-Krishna Mudhoo )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
Took this one 12 starts to win a race but that isn't representative of its capability as it had run second 7 times! Has finished close up in two runs since
Consider
1 Belardo Ace
F: 46252B(8)W(59.0)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Sabin Kirkland )
At one stage as a 3yo it looked like it would measure up in the Stakes races. Didn't evolve but don't write off
Longer Odds
11 Endean Affair
F: X5442B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Abdul Najib )
( T-Cyrille Leveque )
Connections have invested in a few of these ex northern runners and they're progressing quite well in the south. Stick with them