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Local that won a trial prior to what have been progressive runs. Draw to advantage over other fancied runners and that can be the winning edge
Main Danger
10 Star Onehundred
F: 32B(10)W(55.0)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Susan Rainford )
Its run when resuming on New Year's eve suggested it won't be long in winning one
Next Best
11 Madison
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 2B(9)W(55.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Same trainer as our Top Pick and has been given time to develop since its debut in November. Just needs to overcome ide draw
Consider
5 Bellish Boy
F: 76B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Corentin Berge )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Good first run at Tauranga and now comes south
Longer Odds
1 Inthemickoftime
F: 06X4B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-Tony Dravitzki )
Good run into 4th when resuming and from local trainer that has a good strike rate. Has been backed down from opening $23
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 2.80
Place1 3 $ 1.50
Place2 11 $ 1.80
Place3 14 $ 2.90
Quinella 3:11 $ 4.80
Trifecta 3:11:14 $ 106.80
First4 3:11:14:10 $ 398.00
Race 2 - JESSE LANGTON BUILDERS MAIDEN 2YO
Time: 12:51 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
4 In The Vineyard
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 3B(2)W(55.5)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Tony Pike )
Looks to have plenty of pace and now second up, likely to settle a bit better. Looks the value
Main Danger
2 King Of The Air
Dividend : $3.10, $1.90
Won
F:B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh sends south for debut and experience, after it has won one of its two trials. Rails draw
Next Best
1 Handstand
Dividend :
Place
F: 2B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
Comes south again after being well supported and running well on debut. Trainer to be watched in this area
Consider
8 Uninvited
F: 7B(4)W(55.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Hollie Wynyard )
Big test for this one on debut and will find this opposition a lot easier
Longer Odds
5 Pinafore
F: 3B(3)W(55.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Finished its race off well for third on debut and definitely in the mix in this small field
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 3.10
Place1 2 $ 1.90
Place2 4 $ 1.40
Quinella 2:4 $ 3.20
Trifecta 2:4:1 $ 19.60
First4 2:4:1:5 $ 25.70
Double 3:2 $ 8.90
Race 3 - WARNER CONSTRUCTION OPEN HANDICAP 1400
Time: 1:27 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
6 Ma Te Wa
Dividend : $1.60
Won
F: 12127B(3)W(54.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Has always looked smart and likely to be winning at the higher level. Wasn't far away from Doctor Askar last time when on Open debut and that one went on to win a G1 race last week
Main Danger
3 Loch In Ora
F: 135X3B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
One of two runners for this local trainer, but the less fancied. Will be improved for resuming run, when it went to Ellerslie for a F & M race. It must have been going well and fitter now
Next Best
5 Sindee
Dividend :
Place
F: 1X322B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
There's not much depth in this race at all and after being just caught in a small field last time, might get its reward today
Consider
8 Charmer
F: X9504B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
Only beaten a length up north last time and looks an improver. Rails draw
Longer Odds
1 Our Jumala
Dividend :
Place
F: 0545XB(2)W(60.0)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Resuming and might need the run
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 1.60
Quinella 1:6 $ 4.50
Trifecta 6:1:5 $ 11.90
First4 6:1:5:8 $ 11.30
Race 4 - HIREPOOL NEW PLYMOUTH 1600
Time: 1:58 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
2 Belle Tribute
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 14X17B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
With That's Gold being scratched overnight, the race has opened up a good opportunity for this galloper. A winner of 4 from 11, was running against good fields in Stake races prior to its spell in May. Won on a Heavy8 when resuming on Boxing Day
Main Danger
7 Freebelle
F: 44744B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Lynsey Satherley )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Hasn't been far away in recent starts. This senior jockey now takes the reins and might bring the necessary improvement
Next Best
3 Desert Mystic
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 75X72B(6)W(58.0)
( J-Erin Leighton )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
The Heavy track has seen good early support for this 6yo, as it has a good record on the Heavy
Consider
1 Steal My Thunder
F: 03413B(1)W(59.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Bill Thurlow and Sam O’Malley )
Resumes after two month spell and note Ryan Elliot is on the reins. A two time winner on the Heavy
Longer Odds
6 Overrated
F: 93103B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Corentin Berge )
( T-Murray Garrett )
Three of its 5 wins have come on a Heavy track and that puts it in with a chance here
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 8.80
Place1 5 $ 2.10
Place2 3 $ 2.00
Place3 2 $ 1.20
Quinella 3:5 $ 36.90
Trifecta 5:3:2 $ 148.40
First4 5:3:2:7 $ 532.70
Double 6:5 $ 13.20
Treble 2:6:5 $ 61.30
Race 5 - ENERGY VETS 2000
Time: 2:29 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
9 French Thinker
F: X7331B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Kelly Van Dyk )
Up to 2000m, and a Heavy track, for the first time last start and won here with a bit in hand
Main Danger
10 Clew Bay
F: 0X443B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
We know how good the Stephen Marsh stable is and note that they are now stepping this one up to 2000m
Next Best
7 Cotton Roca
F: 01402B(8)W(58.0)
( J-Erin Leighton )
( T-Bryce Revell )
Good effort when dropping back to 1600m at Wanganui two weeks ago, chasing home the talented Ezius. Back up to 2000m here and will be better suited
Consider
8 Brave Rebel
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: X6712B(10)W(58.0)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-Gavin Sharrock )
Locally trained and could go well in the wet
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
2 Piercing Arrow
F: 33103B(7)W(60.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-John Wheeler )
Locally trained and we like the booking of Ryan Elliot here, to bring the improvement now its trying 2000m for the first time
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 4.30
Place1 3 $ 1.80
Place2 11 $ 4.90
Place3 8 $ 1.80
Quinella 3:11 $ 46.70
Trifecta 3:11:8 $ 634.50
First4 3:11:8:4 $ 12497.70
Race 6 - GRANGEWILLIAM STUD OAKS PRELUDE (L)
Time: 3:05 PM | Distance: 1800 m | Prize $ 80000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
4 Stella Ma Bella
F: 310B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Corentin Berge )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
After winning its maiden, Te Akau tested it against the best 3yo's and was never really going to be a chance. But they're smart at targeting this type of race and can get the spoils once again
Main Danger
1 Autumn Glory
F: 1B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Stable has two in the race and they're both contenders to be thereabouts. Looking to retain unbeaten record after debut win
Next Best
2 Oh Maimai
F: 31B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Local that won its maiden in good style and looks to own its share of ability
Consider
6 Celebrate Now
F: 32B(11)W(56.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Beaten just 1/2 length in its second race, it is showing good progress to date
Longer Odds
8 She Suits Herself
Dividend : $4.00
Place
F: 72B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
There's some value with this Te Akau runner, having run well for second in the Heavy last start
Results
Race Dividends
Win 14 $ 11.80
Place1 14 $ 2.90
Place2 8 $ 4.00
Place3 7 $ 3.70
Quinella 8:14 $ 55.40
Trifecta 14:8:7 $ 1821.30
First4 14:8:7:10 $ 38461.50
Double 3:14 $ 58.40
Race 7 - DENIS WHEELER EARTHMOVING TARANAKI CUP (G3)
Time: 3:41 PM | Distance: 1800 m | Prize $ 120000
Top Pick
9 Bridal Train
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 5X141B(7)W(53.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Local trainer has always spoken highly of this one's potential, and it looks to be running up to that now. Bolted in last start but this is its toughest run to date
Main Danger
4 The Odyssey
F: 17333B(1)W(55.0)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
A 7 race winner, its strike rate is good. Running well up north and won its only start on a Heavy track
Next Best
5 Enrico
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 15203B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Ilone Kelly )
Terrific effort to drop back to 1600m at Trentham last start and finish a close up third. The second has gone on to win a G1 last week
Consider
6 Knights Realm
Dividend : $5.30, $1.80
Won
F: 00722B(1)W(55.0)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
Just caught when second to What You Wish For last time and that's good form
Longer Odds
10 Doddle
F: 50572B(6)W(53.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Interesting to note Stephen Marsh is also running this mare in this race
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 5.30
Place1 6 $ 1.80
Place2 5 $ 2.00
Place3 9 $ 1.30
Quinella 5:6 $ 19.00
Trifecta 6:5:9 $ 95.20
First4 6:5:9:11 $ 330.60
Race 8 - PLATINUM HOMES 1200
Time: 4:14 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
5 Komocean
Dividend :
Place
F: 115X1B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
A winner of 3 of its 4 starts, it bolted in when resuming here 3 weeks ago and looks good here with its main danger scratched overnight. Home track
Main Danger
7 Wire Rope
Dividend : $7.00, $2.50
Won
F: 3X351B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Bill Thurlow and Sam O’Malley )
Won its second race and although this is tougher, it will have taken improvement. Has won on a Heavy track before
Next Best
3 Tolstoy
F: 31338B(2)W(59.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Ilone Kelly )
Has been thereabouts in recent races and will love the track conditions, all three wins having come on the Heavy
Consider
10 Beauesk
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 15X71B(3)W(55.5)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
With the field reduced to five after overnight scratchings, this last start winner comes into the mix
Longer Odds
13 Flutterbelle
F: 60006B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
Makes up the field and likely to trail the others home