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This Cody Cole runner should get punters off to a good start as it looks ripe to win, after Opie took it close at Taupo, from a very wide draw, last start. Extra distance should suit
Main Danger
7 Astarte
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 3X002B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Simon & Katrina Alexander )
Good run for second last start and Masa sticks
Next Best
1 Pure Bars
Dividend : $4.10, $1.30
Won
F: 30034B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Brent Pinny )
You could argue that this one has the best formline, given its run last time. Rory rides and won't be far away
Consider
4 Hephaestus
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 483X0B(3)W(58.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Needs to improve to be winning but does look better than the rest of them in this field
Longer Odds
2 Ferdie's Secret
F: 32683B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Team Rogerson )
Place chance at best
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 4.10
Place1 1 $ 1.30
Place2 7 $ 1.40
Place3 4 $ 1.70
Quinella 1:7 $ 6.00
Trifecta 1:7:4 $ 39.30
First4 1:7:4:8 $ 832.80
Race 2 - MYRACEHORSE 1600
Time: 2:00 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
6 Tajana
Dividend : $1.70
Won
F: X1130B(3)W(56.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
On its past performances, this 3yo filly is a standout in the race, especially now the two biggest dangers are scratched. Scratched from the Desert Gold Stakes yesterday
Main Danger
3 Open Country
F: 1B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Tony Pike )
Won a trial before getting home on debut 3 weeks ago. Improved for that
Next Best
1 Lunaman
Dividend :
Place
F: 1B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Another to win on debut, two weeks ago, and being out of the Stephen Marsh stable, we can expect it to be improved from there
Consider
Insufficient Runners
Longer Odds
10 Aspiritta
F: 9739B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Pam Gerard also runs this one but we can't see it beating its stablemate
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 1.70
Quinella 1:6 $ 2.00
Trifecta 6:1:10 $ 13.90
First4 6:1:10:3 $ 12.30
Double 1:6 $ 6.60
Race 3 - HAUNUI FARM 1200
Time: 2:40 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
8 Yousito
F: 2X185B(5)W(54.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Paul Richards )
Going to excuse its last run as there was clearly something amiss. Trainer has called Craig grylls up for the ride today and that's a good sign
Main Danger
4 Liechtenstein
F: 134X3B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Tony Pike )
Ran in some conditions races last campaign before being spelled. Looked like it had strengthened over that period when just beaten when resuming and will be competitive today
Next Best
6 Fleeting Glimpse
F: 4X241B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Barbara Kennedy )
This young trainer certainly stamped her mark on the scene after setting up and her strike rate is good. This one resumes but sure to be well prepared
Consider
7 We Found Love
Dividend : $3.10
Place
F: X2463B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Lauren Brennan )
Has won once but five times second, so well in in this grade. Signs were good last start
Longer Odds
1 Saltnesse
Dividend : $14.70, $6.20
Won
F: 800X2B(1)W(60.0)
( J-Corentin Berge )
( T-Paul Mirabelli )
Capable and this French jockey adds to its chances
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 14.70
Place1 1 $ 6.20
Place2 7 $ 3.10
Quinella 1:7 $ 37.40
Trifecta 1:7:3 $ 404.50
First4 1:7:3:6 $ 3000.70
Race 4 - HALLMARKS KARAKA YEARLINGS 26 MAIDEN 1300
Time: 3:16 PM | Distance: 1300 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
13 Miss Parker
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 22224B(9)W(55.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Kylie Hoskin )
First run for 6 weeks and comes into this fresh. As a result, dropping back to 1300m should be ideal and it certainly has the best credentials in the race
Main Danger
6 Jeeves
F: X6554B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Niranjan Parmar )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Just the 5 runs and has finished close up in the last two. Looks like it could be winning soon
Next Best
8 Capulet
F: 7X7B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Resumed with an OK run 3 weeks ago and, as we often see with this stable's runners, it is likely to go close in its second start
Consider
7 Ifbymagic
F: 0B(10)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Cody Cole )
You can be sure it will run better than when on debut and there's not much to beat in this field. Craig Grylls rides
Longer Odds
3 Smooth Warrior
F: 0XB(4)W(58.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Dean Wiles )
Trainer probably better known for jumpers but he does well with flat runners too. Won a trial to prepare and could be the one to surprise punters
Results
Race Dividends
Win 11 $ 26.00
Place1 11 $ 4.70
Place2 13 $ 1.40
Place3 5 $ 3.10
Quinella 11:13 $ 30.90
Trifecta 11:13:5 $ 880.40
First4 11:13:5:6 $ 4985.90
Double 1:11 $ 384.40
Treble 6:1:11 $ 599.00
Race 5 - KARAKA 2026 100TH NATIONAL YEARLING SALE MAIDEN
Time: 3:48 PM | Distance: 1300 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
4 High Society
F: 35B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Try as we might, we can't find a case for us to oppose this one's chances, with Craig Grylls on the reins today. Went well when resuming and Grylls rode it in its trials prior, so knows its ability
Main Danger
15 Merillian
F: 84666B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Kylie Hoskin )
Not far off them last start and now Rory takes the reins. Stable runners have been going well for a while now
Next Best
9 Ciao Bellissima
F: 34B(1)W(55.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance Noble )
Third start today after two good runs to date, having won a trial prior. Stable sure to have improved it and rails draw to advantage
Consider
10 Cloture
F: 4B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Debbie Sweeney )
OK run for 4th on debut and hard to think it won't be better for the run
Longer Odds
7 Kind Of Blue
Dividend : $4.10
Place
F: 73X99B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-Pam Gerard )
We like the booking of Hayley for this Pam Gerard runner. Stable has quite a few runners running today
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 7.30
Place1 8 $ 2.20
Place2 7 $ 4.10
Place3 3 $ 8.90
Quinella 7:8 $ 55.30
Trifecta 8:7:3 $ 1717.90
First4 8:7:3:1 $ 5702.60
Race 6 - TRACKSIDE.CO.NZ 2200
Time: 4:28 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
4 Roctave
F: X4610B(12)W(59.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Highly rated so a surprise to see it beaten on the quick back up last time. Stephen Marsh has looked to Craig Grylls to get it back in the winners circle
Main Danger
5 Moonlight Magic
F: 84961B(8)W(57.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Got the better of Levakia last time and, although 1kg worse off in the weights, don't see why it wouldn't beat it again
Next Best
3 Enright
F: 71004B(1)W(60.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Stuart Manning )
Not beaten far in an Open race last time and will find this R75 easier. Rails draw to advantage
Consider
7 Levakia
Dividend : $3.60, $1.60
Won
F: X9962B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Ken & Bev Kelso )
From a strong stable and showed it was getting back to its better form when beaten less than 1/2 length last start
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
2 Canheroc
F: 30807B(5)W(62.0)
( J-Sienna Brown )
( T-Chris Wood )
Has always been well considered and drops back from Open company today. This is easier than the fields it has met recently too
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 3.60
Place1 7 $ 1.60
Place2 14 $ 5.10
Place3 11 $ 3.10
Quinella 7:14 $ 43.70
Trifecta 7:14:11 $ 468.90
First4 7:14:11:6 $ 4914.30
Double 8:7 $ 23.90
Race 7 - STELLA ARTOIS 1300
Time: 5:08 PM | Distance: 1300 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
3 Hard Roca
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 82921B(5)W(58.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Gutsy effort to win carrying 60kg last start and testimony to the training of Andrew Forsman. Can go again
Main Danger
9 She's All That
F: X1043B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Just missed two weeks ago when third up and being from this good stable, will be improved
Next Best
4 Britannia Gold
F: 36X10B(10)W(57.5)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall )
Has come back to run well since its spell and interested to see they have handed the reins to Matt Cartwright this time. Such a good rider
Consider
2 Perfect Dividends
Dividend : $5.20, $2.30
Won
F: 2X876B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-J & R Vance )
Little bit short in the market at $6 for us as it needs to bring some improvement in this even field. Hayley might be that factor
Longer Odds
13 Vieni Su
F: 16X10B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Barbara Kennedy )
Worth an interest at these odds. Liked its win two back and the wide draw was its undoing last time
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 5.20
Place1 2 $ 2.30
Place2 3 $ 1.70
Place3 1 $ 3.80
Quinella 2:3 $ 11.40
Trifecta 2:3:1 $ 198.60
First4 2:3:1:7 $ 1856.20
Race 8 - HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1400
Time: 5:43 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
14 Rebel Creek
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 21B(8)W(55.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall )
Craig Grylls has been associated right through from its trials through to its win at only its second start. He sticks with it and that's good enough for us
Main Danger
2 Espadas
F: 31X45B(3)W(59.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Shaun & Emma Clotworthy )
Not a particularly strong field so you've got to rate this one, a winner of one of its two races last campaign
Next Best
8 Rising Wind
F: 96321B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Darren Danis )
( T-Paul Mirabelli )
This is an interesting runner in that, although it is improving, so too have the trainer and jockey had a good run
Consider
3 Is That All
F: 1036B(4)W(59.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Tony Pike )
Goes in as it has shown up in four runs to date. But the winner of its last race disappointed last week so that's a question mark
Longer Odds
4 Timbuctoo
F: X6217B(9)W(59.0)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Team Rogerson )
A winner two back, it is now on the quick back up after disappointing 10 days ago. Rory sticks and will give it every chance