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Race 1 - JOIN CANTERBURY WESTLAND OWNERS ASSOC NOW MDN
Time: 1:00 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
14 Perlino
Dividend : $2.60, $1.50
Won
F: 73B(8)W(56.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Ran well for third last time out, and it doesn't need to improve too much on that effort. Weight comes off and the stable is due down south.
Main Danger
15 Aishiteru
F: 4B(12)W(56.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Stablemate to the favourite and it comes off a debut fourth. Plenty of room for improvement, and it should be right in the mix.
Next Best
7 Canterbury Flight
F: 46552B(14)W(56.5)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Ross Beckett )
Turned its form around with a good second placing, and it's another that doesn't need to improve too much to win.
Consider
3 Watson
F: 04047B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Sandy Cunningham )
A touch disappointing last time out, but it's good enough to turn that form around. Inside draw is enough to get it home.
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
2 Baggio
F: 60832B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Akshay Balloo )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Getting close to posting an overdue win after back-to-back placings. Should be ready to fire.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 14 $ 2.60
Place1 14 $ 1.50
Place2 9 $ 2.80
Place3 8 $ 4.60
Quinella 9:14 $ 15.10
Trifecta 14:9:8 $ 311.40
First4 14:9:8:7 $ 785.70
Race 2 - ALISTAIR GRAY MEMORIAL RATING 65
Time: 1:35 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
7 Game Duke
Dividend : $4.90, $2.00
Won
F: 73853B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Kendra Bakker )
( T-Len & Lacy Stewart )
It keeps looming to win and finding a few better, but there isn't much depth to this field, and it could take advantage.
Main Danger
4 Orsome Dude
F: 39872B(6)W(57.5)
( J-Krishna Mudhoo )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
It got back to its best form when running second last time out, and the money has come for it. That's a good sign, so include in picks.
Next Best
9 Let Me Loose
F: 91990B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Samantha Wynne )
A nice winner earlier this preparation before going off the boil a touch. Needs a confidence boost, and it could come here.
Consider
12 Amiinit
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: 28055B(8)W(54.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-John Blackadder )
It comes off back-to-back fifths, and it's never too far away from breaking through for an overdue win.
Longer Odds
6 Wild Secrets
F: 67019B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Darren Danis )
( T-Ainsley McLeod )
Not the most consistent type going around, but it won well two back, so include based on that.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 4.90
Place1 7 $ 2.00
Place2 8 $ 6.60
Place3 12 $ 2.50
Quinella 7:8 $ 86.80
Trifecta 7:8:12 $ 621.90
First4 7:8:12:2 $ 3448.60
Race 3 - RURAL LIVESTOCK MAIDEN
Time: 2:10 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
14 Lady Maxima
F: 2X6B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Kendra Bakker )
( T-Lance Robinson )
Better for its fresh up run, and it has shown enough to recommend. Dropping in weight helps, and there has been money for it.
Main Danger
1 Kids Got Gears
Dividend : $2.10, $1.40
Won
F: 35924B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Nayton Mitchell )
Long overdue a maiden win, but we're beginning to think if it'll ever come. Deserves another chance as it puts itself in the race consistently.
Next Best
15 Red Star Rhonda
F: 834B(12)W(56.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Richard Didham )
Solid recent efforts, including a third placing. Doesn't need to lift too much on that effort, and it only needs luck from the wide draw.
Consider
3 Reservoir
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 9X924B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Danny Crozier )
Running well with a recent placing, and it doesn't need to find much to break maidens. It should come soon, so take the value odds here.
Longer Odds
5 War Paint
F: 87B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Krishna Mudhoo )
( T-Emma Wyatt )
Punters should expect quick improvement with a couple of runs under its belt.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 2.10
Place1 1 $ 1.40
Place2 3 $ 1.70
Place3 2 $ 3.60
Quinella 1:3 $ 4.60
Trifecta 1:3:2 $ 43.60
First4 1:3:2:11 $ 452.10
Double 7:1 $ 12.10
Treble 14:7:1 $ 33.30
Race 4 - TAB SOUTHERN ALPS GOLDEN TICKET RACE
Time: 2:46 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
7 Miss Emerald
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 52311B(8)W(55.5)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Lance Robinson )
In a purple patch of form after posting back-to-back wins, and it could make it three on the bounce. Dropping in weight helps.
Main Danger
2 Nortibutnice
F: 9X50XB(2)W(58.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Jamie Bullard )
It has form around some nice types, and it could resume with a winning performance. Trial form is good enough.
Next Best
5 Pogacar
F: 1X1X7B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Brandon May )
( T-Ross Beckett )
Couldn't quite make it three on the bounce last time out, but it got too far back in the run. Should be much better with that run under its belt.
Consider
3 Contemplation Bay
Dividend : $3.30, $1.50
Won
F: 53900B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Terri Rae )
Needs to turn its form around after three poor runs. Should find this much easier than recent assignments.
Longer Odds
8 Richie's Dream
F: 5X578B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Kenny Rae )
Gets in with a light weight, and it hasn't been too far away from the prize. Include at odds.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 3.30
Place1 3 $ 1.50
Place2 7 $ 1.60
Place3 4 $ 1.60
Quinella 3:7 $ 6.20
Trifecta 3:7:4 $ 36.50
First4 3:7:4:6 $ 154.60
Race 5 - STUART RACING MAIDEN
Time: 3:20 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
15 Novelette
F: 7X73B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Turned its form around with a third placing, and it's heading in the right direction. Punters get each-way odds.
Main Danger
16 Future Positive
F: 3995B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Lyn Prendergast )
Better than what it has been showing this preparation, and it should get all favours from the draw. Specked at odds.
Next Best
7 Grouse
F: 8X34XB(4)W(56.5)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Ross Beckett )
Nothing wrong with its two runs last campaign, including a fresh up placing. Right in the mix with a repeat of that.
Consider
14 Risk Mitigation
F: 38553B(13)W(56.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Krystal Williams )
Got back to good form with a placing, and it could settle midfield and come with a searching run. Good enough to win.
Longer Odds
9 Our Sallyann
F: 76X47B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Needed two runs back from a spell, so it should be ready to fire at odds.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 24.60
Place1 10 $ 7.10
Place2 4 $ 6.10
Place3 13 $ 2.90
Quinella 4:10 $ 197.90
Trifecta 10:4:13 $ 4622.20
Double 3:10 $ 47.70
Race 6 - GM ACCOUNTING & CONSULTING RATING 65
Time: 3:55 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
1 Wanderin Spelle
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 5124XB(11)W(59.5)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Ross Beckett )
Resuming after a 6 month spell and sure to be more mature. Only the 5 runs last time but one was a second in a Stakes race
Main Danger
5 Chicago Dream
F: X6324B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Brett Murray )
( T-Kenny Rae )
Very good run in a competitive R65 last time and Soft track winner
Next Best
12 Hello Bess
F: 166B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that has all 3 runs in the south. Has the ability to be in this very competitive race
Consider
8 Shakabrah
F: 21056B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Krystal Williams )
It seems whatever Leah Hemi rides in the south needs a closer look, and this one is no exception
Longer Odds
9 Jetstream
F: 87X68B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
All three Pitman runners are at long odds, but with Tina up, we expect this is their best chance
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 19.20
Place1 3 $ 4.70
Place2 1 $ 2.40
Place3 6 $ 2.30
Quinella 1:3 $ 65.30
Trifecta 3:1:6 $ 622.60
First4 3:1:6:16 $ 13758.10
Race 7 - C S STEVENS MEMORIAL BANKS PENINSULA CUP
Time: 4:30 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
2 Gemma Flitz
F: 2111XB(4)W(58.5)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Ross Beckett )
Performances went to another level last winter, albeit on the synthetic. But connections spelled it to let it develop and it might prove to be a wise decision. Resuming
Main Danger
3 Insatiable
Dividend : $2.00, $1.10
Won
F: X4332B(1)W(55.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Taken to Trentham in December and didn't disappoint, running well for second. That's the best current form in this. Rails draw
Next Best
5 Candle
F: 66227B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Richard Didham )
Genuine Open handicapper and this drop back to 1100m is just perfect
Consider
9 Malmaison
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 06036B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Second Te Akau runner in the race and has won 4 from just 16 starts. The ability is there and Bruno sticks
Longer Odds
6 Lise Paree
F: 29916B(6)W(54.0)
( J-Gosen Jogoo )
( T-Len & Lacy Stewart )
Although having won an Open prior, went out at $69 at Wingatui last time due to it being a very competitive field. Terrific performance to be just over 4 lengths away though
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 2.00
Place1 3 $ 1.10
Place2 7 $ 1.90
Place3 9 $ 1.70
Quinella 3:7 $ 5.80
Trifecta 3:7:9 $ 32.80
First4 3:7:9:6 $ 177.60
Double 3:3 $ 43.30
Treble 10:3:3 $ 942.20
Race 8 - FIONA STUART MEMORIAL RATING 75
Time: 5:05 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
5 Henry Thomas
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 73711B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Sophie Hargreaves & Naomi Murfitt )
We made this one our Best Each Way last start and it delivered. An impressive run to finish over them and step up to 2000m should be ideal
Main Danger
4 Cognoscenti
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 29196B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that finished right alongside Akenehi last start on track conditions that didn't suit so pretty good run. Wide draw a slight concern
Next Best
8 Akenehi
Dividend : $2.40, $1.00
Won
F: 14315B(6)W(54.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Terri Rae )
Given it had won two on a Heavy8 prior, it ran below its best here 11 days ago on those track conditions. Might bounce back but the $3.10 is a bit short for us after that run
Consider
6 Ugo
F: X9430B(11)W(56.0)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-Anna Furlong )
5 start winner but yet to win over the distance. Saying that, it has too much ability for you not to consider for your multis
Longer Odds
3 Moussaieff
F: 30029B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Kezia Murphy )
This 7yo didn't start racing until two seasons back and their strategy with it has been interesting, winning a maiden on debut and then starting in Opens. Clearly well considered at home. Rails draw
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 2.40
Place1 8 $ 1.00
Place2 4 $ 2.10
Place3 5 $ 1.60
Quinella 4:8 $ 8.30
Trifecta 8:4:5 $ 36.40
First4 8:4:5:6 $ 202.80
Race 9 - TIM DYER - BAYLEYS REAL ESTATE RATING 60
Time: 5:46 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
1 Don Pauly
F: 58064B(11)W(60.0)
( J-Darren Danis )
( T-Terri Rae )
Ex northerner, it consistently ran well for the McKay stable before relocating south but hasn't been able to get into that sort of form there. Should be winning a race like this though
Main Danger
14 Private Treaty
F: 03622B(10)W(55.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Richard Didham )
Trainer/jockey partnership with a good strike rate and has the recent form to suggest it can get a deserved win here
Next Best
18 Aishiteru
F: 4B(15)W(54.0)
( J-Brett Murray )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Only the second start for this runner, brought down from the north after running well in the CD. But a big ask for it to be winning over 2000m at this stage of its career, especially from the outside gate
Consider
9 Words Of Mine
Dividend : $18.90, $5.90
Won
F: X0070B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
Has been showing signs that its improving recently and this good northern jockey is good value
Longer Odds
4 High Pins
F: 00379B(13)W(58.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Steven Woodsford )
The booking of Tina could be just what it needs to turn its form around
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 18.90
Place1 9 $ 5.90
Place2 8 $ 4.00
Place3 16 $ 3.20
Quinella 8:9 $ 91.10
Trifecta 9:8:16 $ 2139.60
First4 9:8:16:3 $ 5409.30
Double 8:9 $ 55.30
Race 10 - RANGIORA EQUINE SERVICES OPEN HANDICAP
Time: 6:24 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
5 Quintabelle
Dividend : $2.60, $1.40
Won
F: X9462B(8)W(54.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Anna Furlong )
Trainer has two in the race and, given Tina is on the reins of this one, you'd think this has to be their best chance
Main Danger
2 Master Marko
Dividend : $2.90
Place
F: 14246B(4)W(58.0)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
Classy at best and best performed runner in the field, with over $370k in earnings. Missed a run on Sunday when the meeting was abandoned at Gore
Next Best
4 Peachy Keen
F: 21241B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Gosen Jogoo )
( T-Len & Lacy Stewart )
Also down to run in the Gore Cup last Sunday, it comes here at the top of its form and you'd think it would be there at the business end
Consider
1 Cognito
F: 1142XB(9)W(60.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Resumes for the Te Akau stable after a 4 month spell, but has a good fresh up record
Longer Odds
9 Chapinteel
F: X6946B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Terri Rae )
Terri Rae is a very statute trainer and has accepted two for this Open 1600m. Rails draw, has won fresh up previously and Leah Hemi rides well for this stable
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 2.60
Place1 5 $ 1.40
Place2 3 $ 1.70
Place3 2 $ 2.90
Quinella 3:5 $ 4.10
Trifecta 5:3:2 $ 48.10
First4 5:3:2:10 $ 476.40
Race 11 - ODT SOUTHERN MILE QUALIFIER
Time: 7:02 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
1 Professional Lad
Dividend : $2.20, $1.40
Won
F: 25261B(3)W(59.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Terri Rae )
This looks good for this very promising 3yo, and should send punters home happy. Showed up well last campaign and bolted in by 5 lengths when resuming 11 days ago
Main Danger
14 Life Of Riley
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 550X3B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Darren Danis )
( T-Terri Rae )
Another Terri Rae runner that went well when resuming at that Riccarton meeting 11 days ago. better for the run
Next Best
11 Kiwi Magic
F: 61007B(9)W(57.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
Looks to own a bit of ability and was finishing to good effect at Riccarton last time. Tina is reunited and drops back 200m today
Consider
10 Queen Of Naples
F: 80563B(11)W(57.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Consistently thereabouts and has won two from 9, so chances can't be discounted
Longer Odds
4 Pure Artist
F: X8062B(8)W(59.0)
( J-Brett Murray )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Pitman runner that ran its best race for a while at Riccarton and is our odds player in this