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Although an 18 start maiden, this Lisa Latta runner has gone better since stepping up to 2100m, and will prefer the cut out of the ground here
Main Danger
11 Marvie
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 44544B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-J J Rayner )
Craig Grylls took the reins for the first time last week and, although not winning then, he has stuck with it. On the quick back up too
Next Best
6 Ned Kelly
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 64742B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-John Wheeler )
Despite coming out of gate 13 at Wanganui, finished just 3/4 length from the winner. Improves
Consider
4 Darren Michie
F: X5598B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Jim Wallace )
only the 6 runs to date and now stepping up to 2200m for the first time
Longer Odds
2 Justko Prince
F: 5X7B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Less fancied of the two runners this trainer has in the race, but notice the stable jockey is on this onre
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 4.20
Place1 8 $ 1.50
Place2 11 $ 1.30
Place3 6 $ 1.60
Quinella 8:11 $ 6.30
Trifecta 8:11:6 $ 42.90
First4 8:11:6:10 $ 108.10
Race 2 - CAN-AM MARINE SERVICES WANGANUI
Time: 2:45 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
2 Wigmore
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 531B(6)W(59.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Caley Myers )
Talented young trainer and got this one home at just its third start last time. That was over 1600m and this 2200m likely to suit even better
Main Danger
4 Glorafilia
F: 45464B(4)W(58.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Hollie Wynyard )
This northern 6yo has to rate a strong chance on the back of a close up fourth in a strong field at Taupo last start
Next Best
6 Shes Wondering
F: 88810B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-J J Rayner )
Struck a much stronger field that in its prior maiden win at Trentham so did pretty well to be just 5 1/2 lengths off the winner. Craig Grylls now adds to its chances
Consider
5 Altezza
F: X7363B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Bryce Newman )
Not fsar away last time and has to go better with Bruno on the reins
Longer Odds
10 Mossraaj
F: 06760B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-Anna Clement )
Wouldn't think it would be a chance on current form but note it has been backed down from an opening $35 so there's confidence somewhere
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 15.80
Place1 8 $ 3.10
Place2 2 $ 1.80
Place3 1 $ 3.60
Quinella 2:8 $ 29.80
Trifecta 8:2:1 $ 526.20
First4 8:2:9:1 $ 3262.50
Race 3 - FIELD TORQUE – TARANAKI LIMITED MAIDEN
Time: 3:21 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
12 Darci Dior
F: 555B(1)W(55.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Bit of money for it when having its third race day start at Otaki three weeks ago. Trainer has called up Craig Grylls today and that's a good sign
Main Danger
2 All Too Bold
F:B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
Not a particularly strong field and this one has won two of its 4 four trials. Inside draw and should be in the mix on debut
Next Best
10 Mazino
Dividend : $1.90, $1.00
Won
F: X4223B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
You have to rate a Stephen Marsh runner, with 3 seconds from its 7 starts, a good chance at this country meeting
Consider
9 Hello My Dear
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 4X343B(6)W(55.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray )
3yo filly showing promise and you've got to take a closer look when this jockey teams up with this stable
Longer Odds
5 Fleur De Blues
Dividend : $2.60
Place
F: 36X3B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Debbie Harris )
This one looks a bit of value, with improvement expected from its good run into third when resuming
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 1.90
Place1 10 $ 1.00
Place2 9 $ 1.70
Place3 5 $ 2.60
Quinella 9:10 $ 5.20
Trifecta 10:9:5 $ 34.10
First4 10:9:5:6 $ 735.00
Double 8:10 $ 28.10
Treble 8:8:10 $ 150.20
Race 4 - KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY RACING MAIDEN
Time: 3:56 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
7 Incredible Patch
Dividend : $3.60
Place
F:B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Shane Crawford )
Trainer that has had his best season in a long time and looks to have a promising type in this one. Given plenty of time, with 6 trials to prepare, it was impressive in winning the last of them and now comes to race day
Main Danger
2 Roberto Veloce
F: 3B(13)W(57.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Would have been our Top Pick but for the outside draw, as it really looked like it was getting the hang of things when on debut and there will be improvement. Craig Grylls might work the oracle
Next Best
8 Bellish Boy
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 76B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that won't be long in winning. Third up today so fitness will be good
Consider
13 Pine Leaf
F: 976B(2)W(55.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
One of two the Andrew Forsman stable has brought south and run in this. Resumes after a trial to prepare and inside draw to advantage
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
14 Zambrosia
F: 6B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that went a promising race on debut and this talented 3kg claimer will give it every chance
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 7.80
Place1 4 $ 2.60
Place2 7 $ 3.60
Place3 8 $ 1.60
Quinella 4:7 $ 53.30
Trifecta 4:7:8 $ 373.70
First4 4:7:8:12 $ 3282.40
Race 5 - EGMONT TYRES MAIDEN
Time: 4:31 PM | Distance: 1650 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
8 Man Of Style
F: 5B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
1 3/4 lengths ahead of Sight Unseen when on debut at Otaki last time. Takes improvement and considering that it came out of gate 13 that day, it does look to be the EW value in the race
Main Danger
12 Sight Unseen
F: 73B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Bill Thurlow and Sam O’Malley )
Home track and will take improvement from what was a really nice run when stepped up to this distance last time
Next Best
4 Ronzio
F: 6XB(8)W(58.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Hard to go past this trainer/jockey partnership and noted they scratched their other accepter for the race. Resuming from 7 month spell and will be better for that experience and the maturity since
Consider
17 Surprise Inside
F: 207X0B(2)W(56.5)
( J-tbc )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
There was money for this one when resuming at the beginning of last month but concern is that it hasn't raced since. So take on trust as it does look promising
Longer Odds
1 Starpello
Dividend : $3.00
Place
F: 5X820B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Disappointed last start but going to excuse that as it came out of a wide gate and never in contention. Beaten less than 1/2 length prior
Results
Race Dividends
Win 11 $ 13.60
Place1 11 $ 3.60
Place2 1 $ 3.00
Place3 15 $ 3.60
Quinella 1:11 $ 54.90
Trifecta 11:1:15 $ 1578.40
First4 11:1:15:5 $ 8317.70
Double 4:11 $ 91.80
Race 6 - DEVANE FENCING/NEIL CONTRACTING
Time: 5:06 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
4 Zivou
Dividend : $2.40, $1.50
Won
F: 261B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
This one could rise through the grades. Caught the eye when winning after a 3 month break, at Ruakaka, and will definitely take improvement out of that run
Main Danger
6 Glimmer
F: 1X74B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Rosie Gibbs )
Trainer only runs the odd one but she wins with them all. Only 3 starts to date and its win was on this course
Next Best
7 Wyndstorm
F: 5X064B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Hollie Wynyard )
We have good respect for this northern trainer and this one's chances have to be considered. Her partner rides
Consider
3 Poppy's Girl
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: X2282B(5)W(58.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Shaun and Hazel Fannin )
Has been in the first two in 5 of its 13 starts, so the consistency is there, to suggest it won't be far away again today
Longer Odds
8 Fancypants
Dividend :
Place
F: 24675B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Bryce Revell )
Looks the best of the roughies and rails draw to advantage
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 2.40
Place1 4 $ 1.50
Place2 3 $ 2.10
Quinella 3:4 $ 4.50
Trifecta 4:3:8 $ 52.40
First4 4:3:8:7 $ 189.70
Treble 4:11:4 $ 284.70
Race 7 - ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES
Time: 5:47 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
3 Atkins
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: X8221B(4)W(58.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Cody Cole )
Cody Cole has a good strike rate in the CD and he likes likely to add to that with this lightly raced 5yo. After 3 second from its first 6 starts, it stepped up to today's distance at Ellerslie to win impressively. Craig Grylls is back in the saddle today
Main Danger
4 Bubbles Up
F: 433X1B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
This 4yo mare looks promising too and also comes into this from a maiden win
Next Best
5 Felucca
F: 77753B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Peter and Trent Didham )
Good trainers and Sam Collett got improvement out of it when riding it for the first time 9 days ago
Consider
1 Classy Brahma
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 36223B(8)W(59.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Trudy & Vaughan Keegan )
Trained nearby and their runners always run with a chance around this region
Longer Odds
8 Wuruhi
F: 48X45B(1)W(54.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Paul Pascoe )
Thought this one had 'improver' sign up in its last run and strong rider in Kate Hercock takes over. Rails draw
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 25.10
Place1 9 $ 4.60
Place2 1 $ 1.50
Place3 3 $ 1.60
Quinella 1:9 $ 90.70
Trifecta 9:1:3 $ 548.90
First4 9:1:3:5 $ 3530.80
Double 4:9 $ 71.90
Race 8 - BULL PENN POWDER
Time: 6:26 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
2 Frank The Tank
F: 11X34B(3)W(62.5)
( J-Alan Lai )
( T-Bill Thurlow and Sam O’Malley )
Locally trained and although it hasn't raced for 8 weeks, it has trialled. Talented Hong Kong apprentice may get his first NZ winner here
Main Danger
6 Wire Rope
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: X3511B(1)W(59.0)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Bill Thurlow and Sam O’Malley )
Stablemate of our Top Pick, both trained on the track. Won at New Plymouth in very Heavy track conditions last Saturday so this will be a bit less demanding
Next Best
7 Wingman
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 15368B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Erin Leighton )
( T-Roydon Bergerson )
Although beaten nearly 6 lengths last time, that was against a very exciting galloper in Afternoon Siesta. Won't be far away
Consider
10 Metaverse
F: 58X84B(6)W(54.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Cydne Evans )
Third up today after a good run at Wanganui, just over a length behind Za Spirit. Improves again
Longer Odds
9 Za Spirit
F: X0923B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Tawhiti Hina )
Looked a real chance at Wanganui last start before subsequent winner came with a wet sale down the outside.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 5.20
Place1 8 $ 1.90
Place2 6 $ 2.10
Place3 7 $ 2.10
Quinella 6:8 $ 13.50
Trifecta 8:6:7 $ 112.20
First4 8:6:7:9 $ 733.30
Race 9 - GAVIN VANNER BIRTHDAY BOY
Time: 7:00 PM | Distance: 1650 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
12 Single Red
Dividend : $2.30, $1.30
Won
F: 41B(3)W(55.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Andrew Forsman runner down from the north after bolting in at Te Rapa 12 days ago. Considering that was out of gate 13 and only its second start, it showing itself to be an exciting prospect. Should send punters home happy
Main Danger
2 Halo's Fire
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 154B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Mark Forbes )
Won its maiden on debut three back and immediately stepped up to Stakes class, running against some quality 3yo's in its last two. This a lot easier
Next Best
14 Intoxicated
F: 39563B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Interesting to see Stephen Marsh dropping this capable 4yo back from middle distance racing
Consider
7 Inchigeelagh Lass
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 3X314B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-J J Rayner )
Scratched from what looked like a good opportunity at New Plymouth last weekend, when the track was extremely Heavy, it has to rate a chance in this line up, as there's very little depth
Longer Odds
1 Pinker
F: X0143B(10)W(59.0)
( J-Sarah O'Malley )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Trained nearby at Wanganui by Kevin Myers and will be freshened up after a trip to the South Island coastal circuit