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Shooting for three consecutive wins, and it could be an underrated type. Stable is going well and the each-way odds are value.
Main Danger
2 Queen's Evidence
F: 36741B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Got back to winning form last time out, and the money has come for it. Inside draw is ideal and it should hit the line hard.
Next Best
3 Passiflora
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 131B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie )
Two wins from three starts, and it adds to the depth of this tough race. NZ's best in the saddle, and it has the breeding to kick on with it.
Consider
6 Cheerio
Dividend : $3.30, $1.90
Won
F: 318B(7)W(55.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Cody Cole )
Only fair last time out but we're happy to give it another chance based on its win prior. Rock-solid in betting markets.
Longer Odds
9 Kawakawa
F: 53176B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray )
A winner earlier this prep and it could get back to that form at big odds.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 3.30
Place1 6 $ 1.90
Place2 3 $ 2.20
Quinella 3:6 $ 6.30
Trifecta 6:3:4 $ 80.20
First4 6:3:4:2 $ 176.50
Double 2:6 $ 8.20
Race 3 - PAK'N'SAVE UPPER HUTT 1400
Time: 1:50 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 65000
Top Pick
9 Canasta
F: X124XB(10)W(58.0)
( J-Jack Taplin )
( T-Anna Furlong )
It won well fresh up last preparation, and it could hit the ground running again. Thought it would be shorter in the market, so take the value.
Main Danger
2 Massive Prince
F: X3362B(6)W(60.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Three placings from four starts this prep, so there's nothing wrong with the form. Good enough to improve and win.
Next Best
8 Paddy The Farmer
F: X1083B(9)W(58.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Cody Cole )
Showed good speed to win fresh up, and although beaten since, it has been around the mark. Another Cole runner with a good winning chance.
Consider
1 Hivari
Dividend : $3.90, $1.70
Won
F: 52032B(5)W(60.0)
( J-Corey Campbell )
( T-Meg Cunneen )
A big weight to carry but it comes off two placings, and something close to that would be good enough. Stick with it at the odds.
Longer Odds
3 Novak
F: 15069B(1)W(60.0)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
An omen bet and it could show fighting qualities to score a massive upset.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 3.90
Place1 1 $ 1.70
Place2 11 $ 2.80
Place3 10 $ 2.70
Quinella 1:11 $ 20.10
Trifecta 1:11:10 $ 278.00
First4 1:11:10:2 $ 1838.20
Treble 2:6:1 $ 55.30
Race 4 - HARRISONS FLOORING 1600
Time: 2:28 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 65000
Top Pick
2 Andahar
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 3X1B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
A strong winner to break maidens last time out, and it's capable of producing the goods again. Could be a smart type in the making.
Main Danger
10 Wild At Heart
F: 15B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
A debut winner and not everything went to plan last time out. Should be better here, and the money has come for it, which is a good sign.
Next Best
9 Unusual Invader
F: 312B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Fraser Auret )
A win and two placings to start its career, so the form is tough to overlook. Inside draw should ensure a good run throughout.
Consider
1 Hoorah Henry
Dividend : $6.70, $1.90
Won
F: 51241B(3)W(60.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Already a two-time winner this prep and it could add another. In good hands, and it can carry 60kg to victory with the right run.
Longer Odds
5 Rubirosa
F: 38X31B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Harder here, but it comes off a win, and it could be around the mark at generous odds.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 6.70
Place1 1 $ 1.90
Place2 12 $ 3.40
Place3 2 $ 1.90
Quinella 1:2 $ 6.80
Trifecta 1:12:2 $ 277.10
First4 1:12:2:9 $ 724.10
Double 1:1 $ 23.60
Race 5 - MOMENTUM CONSULTING 2100
Time: 2:59 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 65000
Top Pick
1 Gate Crashers
F: 80423B(12)W(60.0)
( J-Jack Taplin )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
Knocking on the door after back-to-back placings, and we're not surprised to see the money come. 3kg comes off to help.
Main Danger
2 Mustang Morgan
F: 8X632B(9)W(60.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Working its way to a win after consecutive placings, and it's another well-backed type. Could head forward and hold them off.
Next Best
5 Sir Bruce
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: X6224B(6)W(60.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Struggles to win races but it went close with two straight second placings. Doesn't need to lift much to statt winning.
Consider
16 Pacific Princess
F: 36602B(2)W(55.5)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-John Bary )
Getting down in the weights could be enough to see it return to winning form after running second last start. Can't be left out.
Longer Odds
8 Cotton Roca
F: 14025B(4)W(58.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Bryce Revell )
A winner earlier this prep and it's worth giving another chance.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 15 $ 20.20
Place1 15 $ 4.60
Place2 5 $ 2.20
Place3 9 $ 3.70
Quinella 5:15 $ 72.50
Trifecta 15:5:9 $ 1389.20
First4 15:5:9:7 $ 20488.60
Race 6 - JENNIAN HOMES LOWLAND STAKES (G2)
Time: 3:33 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 175000
Top Pick
1 Origin Of Love
F: 51522B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Not a particularly strong field for this G3 with $175k stakemoney and Te Akau look to have a good opportunity of taking the greater share home. This filly has the best credentials in the field
Main Danger
3 Ariadne
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 013B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Won its maiden in November before being spelled and ran well in first run back. Finished well over 1600m then so 2100m looks ideal
Next Best
2 Crimson Sky
F: 623B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Cody Cole )
Maiden that had its first run in Stakes company and finished third. Does look progressive and now up in distance
Consider
5 Sweet Talkin Gal
F: 33150B(13)W(56.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Hollie Wynyard )
Was well behind Origin Of Love last time but has run well in Stakes company in the past and not without a chance
Longer Odds
8 Clara Bow
Dividend : $3.70
Place
F: 342B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Erin Leighton )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
From top stable and on what we've seen so far, won't be long in winning its maiden. Place chance at best here
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 12.10
Place1 10 $ 3.40
Place2 3 $ 2.00
Place3 8 $ 3.70
Quinella 3:10 $ 34.40
Trifecta 10:3:8 $ 738.60
First4 10:3:8:1 $ 2475.80
Double 15:10 $ 270.80
Treble 1:15:10 $ 2806.30
Race 7 - LIFE DIRECT REMUTAKA CLASSIC
Time: 4:08 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 350000
Top Pick
11 Sneak Peek
F: 21230B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
One of two Stephen Marsh runners and interesting to see Craig Grylls on the other one. Pretty good effort to finish just 3 1/2 lengths away last week, having been dropped back to 1600m, and back up to more suitable distance today
Main Danger
3 Roctave
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 46105B(3)W(58.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Craig Grylls takes the reins on this other Stephen Marsh runner and that's got to be taken on board. Won't be far away
Next Best
5 The Precursor
Dividend : $4.30, $1.90
Won
F: 22X13B(4)W(58.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Just a length behind Roctave when it won prior to Christmas and looks certain to be in the placings in this, a race that again has little depth on the face of it
Consider
4 Ayteem
F: 27271B(15)W(58.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Janelle Millar )
Won at the 2000m on a very Heavy track at New Plymouth so 2100m here shouldn't pose a problem. On the quick back up
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
16 Dubai Gold
F: 8X079B(8)W(55.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Has run on an Open and a WFA race in both starts this campaign. This is a whole lot easier and up in distance
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 4.30
Place1 5 $ 1.90
Place2 3 $ 2.10
Place3 14 $ 3.40
Quinella 3:5 $ 12.60
Trifecta 5:3:14 $ 201.90
First4 5:3:14:2 $ 1883.50
Race 8 - MODE TECHNOLOGY HANDICAP SPRINT
Time: 4:43 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 75000
Top Pick
4 Merchant Queen
F: 307X5B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh runner that likes to run on the pace and gets that chance here, from good gate
Main Danger
6 Archaic Smile
Dividend : $5.00, $2.20
Won
F: X4554B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Hollie Wynyard )
We like this trainer and she'll have it tuned to perfection for this resuming run. Craig Grylls rides, ith rails draw to advantage
Next Best
1 Navigator
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 6X0X2B(9)W(62.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Cody Cole )
Ran second in the Railway and there's nothing of that class in here. The big weight the concern
Consider
3 Slipper Island
F: 54470B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Tony Pike )
Never a chance in the Railway from gate 11 so did well to be just 6 lengths away. Looks well in here
Longer Odds
2 Reward Smile
F: X9140B(10)W(56.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Jenna Mahoney )
Disregard its run on Karaka Millions night last week. Capable of being in the finish here if overcoming the wide draw
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 5.00
Place1 6 $ 2.20
Place2 1 $ 1.90
Place3 8 $ 2.30
Quinella 1:6 $ 8.90
Trifecta 6:1:8 $ 100.00
First4 6:1:8:3 $ 566.30
Double 5:6 $ 14.10
Race 9 - NZCIS WELLINGTON CUP (G3)
Time: 5:17 PM | Distance: 3200 m | Prize $ 400000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
5 Rosso
F: 41411B(7)W(53.0)
( J-Daniel Stackhouse )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Pitmans have done a remarkable job with this Australian import and it looks likely to carry on its winning ways in this 2 mile event. Settles nicely and strong to the line
Main Danger
7 Santa Catalina
F: 21515B(4)W(53.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Peter & Shaun McKay )
Behind Rosso last week and unlikely to turn that around but these trainers won the Cup last year and have a terrific strike rate with their runners
Next Best
1 One Bold Cat
F: 84513B(14)W(59.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Has certainly come back to form and just over a length behind Rosso last time. Craig Grylls adds a lot of value in a race like this
Consider
3 Interpretation
F: 70503B(13)W(55.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Ciaron Maher )
Australian runner and chances can't be discounted, albeit its hard to know what the company it has been racing in, has been like
Longer Odds
10 Trav
F: 09009B(6)W(53.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Raymond Connors )
Auckland Cup winner last year and we thought there were positive signs of improvement in its run two weeks ago. We know it will be finishing over them in the straight
Results
Race Dividends
Win 16 $ 86.80
Place1 16 $ 16.60
Place2 8 $ 5.70
Place3 14 $ 10.80
Quinella 8:16 $ 923.30
Trifecta 16:8:14 $ 66894.90
First4 16:8:14:5 $ 44604.70
Race 10 - JOHN TURKINGTON FORESTRY DOURO CUP
Time: 5:52 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 65000
Top Pick
7 Afternoon Siesta
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 21X11B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-John Bary )
There's not many more promising gallopers at this level around and we expect it to send punters home happy. If it gets clear early in the home straight it will be hard to pull back
Main Danger
11 Anderson Bridge
Dividend : $3.70, $1.50
Won
F: 57X15B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray )
Bolted in by 5 lengths when resuming here just before Christmas and was a certainty beaten here two weeks ago. Will enjoy the extra 200m
Next Best
9 Belles Fate
F: X5X34B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
A trainer/jockey partnership that always has to be considered. Finished ahead of Anderson Bridge here two weeks ago
Consider
6 Airpark Hustler
F: 33136B(6)W(58.0)
( J-Daniel Stackhouse )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Although 6th here two weeks ago, was less than 1 1/2 lengths away and better for that experience on the track
Longer Odds
3 Procul Boy
F: X7051B(2)W(59.5)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Gail Temperton )
Although in lessor company than this, this 6yo took its winning record to 4 from just 8 starts when winning at Otaki last time