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Race 1 - ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES F&M MAIDEN
Time: 2:05 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
11 Dujardin
F: 45X73B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Third up and progressing nicely, its best run its last one. Opie now takes the reins
Main Danger
10 Wee Nessy
F: 74972B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Barbara Kennedy )
Nice run to get with 3 lengths of promising Burnerphone 11 days ago and looks the main danger
Next Best
12 Integrity
F: 63B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Lynsey Satherley )
( T-Hollie Wynyard )
Much improved run to be just 1/2 length behind Wee Nessy last time, and that was only its second start
Consider
2 Misissipi Gambler
F: 345B(10)W(57.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
Has been thereabouts in all three starts, including behind Single Red two back. Wide draw the concern
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
6 Emmy Award
F: 6B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
Only 1/2 length behind Autumn Glory on debut last month and that one won the G2 Waikato Guineas last Saturday. That's a good formline
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 51.40
Place1 8 $ 16.00
Place2 9 $ 4.10
Place3 14 $ 5.10
Quinella 8:9 $ 452.60
Trifecta 8:9:14 $ 17206.60
Race 2 - TONY PIKE RACING HANDICAP
Time: 2:40 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
2 Intoxicated
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: 95635B(9)W(59.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Dropped back to 1650m last start and it was a very good performance considering the strength of the field. Will be suited back up to 2200m today
Main Danger
7 Vendabelle
F: 41047B(3)W(58.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Ken & Bev Kelso )
A stable never to be denied a chance and don't dismiss this one on its 7th placing last time ... it was in fact only just over 1 1/2 lengths away
Next Best
9 Zacabasso
F: 51065B(6)W(58.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall )
Craig Grylls took the reins on this 5yo last start and he duly brought the improvement, to be just over a length off the winner. He sticks which is a positive sign
Consider
4 Clew Bay
F: X4436B(10)W(58.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Another Stephen Marsh runner in the race and ran well at New Plymouth, considering the track was so Heavy
Longer Odds
6 Rosina
Dividend : $3.50
Place
F: X4177B(7)W(58.0)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
Found the 1600m on the short side at Tauranga and now up to more suitable 2200m
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 3.90
Place1 1 $ 1.60
Place2 2 $ 2.50
Place3 6 $ 3.50
Quinella 1:2 $ 17.40
Trifecta 1:2:6 $ 238.30
First4 1:2:6:8 $ 2223.00
Double 8:1 $ 207.40
Race 3 - TAYLOR PERRY INSURANCE NZB MEGA MAIDEN
Time: 3:15 PM | Distance: 1150 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
8 Sister Cynane
Dividend : $4.20, $1.40
Won
F: 67X33B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Top stable and has placed in 5 of 7 starts. Third up this campaign today and this well considered 4yo has seen strong support since opening at $7
Main Danger
7 Navy Ensign
F: 2222B(7)W(58.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Murray Thompson )
Has found one better in all 4 runs and now drops back to 1150m. Won't be far away
Next Best
13 Merini
Dividend : $3.00
Place
F: 4XB(3)W(56.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Chad Ormsby )
Resuming from a spell, having been a close up 4th in only race last October. Stable always has them ready fresh up
Consider
2 Force Of Law
F: 4740XB(2)W(58.5)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Pam Gerard )
First run in 9 months but Pam Gerard will have it well prepared. Interesting to see Opie on one of her horses
Longer Odds
9 Iceland Poppy
F: X5235B(13)W(56.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Cody Cole )
Cody Cole runner that is showing a bit of promise and after 6 starts, ready to show up
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 4.20
Place1 8 $ 1.40
Place2 13 $ 3.00
Place3 4 $ 8.20
Quinella 8:13 $ 24.90
Trifecta 8:13:4 $ 961.00
First4 8:13:4:12 $ 7720.80
Race 4 - WEATHERLEY BLOODSTOCK MAIDEN
Time: 4:53 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
6 Night Wolf
Dividend : $1.10
Place
F: 42253B(4)W(58.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Kylie Hoskin )
Has shown itself to be capable of winning in its 5 starts to date and with the two 'tote' dangers scratched over night, its task is a now a whole lot easier
Main Danger
2 Show Your Ace
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 77X83B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Corentin Berge )
( T-Conor and Sarah Fahy )
Good run at only its 5th start, and second this campaign, when running home to good effect three weeks ago. Extra 100m is ideal
Next Best
9 Shining Pearl
Dividend : $7.80, $2.40
Won
F: X2655B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Jack Taplin )
( T-Jon Miller )
Is well considered at home and resumes after being scratched a few times recently. Only placing was when fresh up, and drawn well here
Consider
8 Rezinate
F: 0B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Didn't show much on only start to date so surprised to see it so short in the odds. Watch for further support
Longer Odds
5 Up With Ace
F: 0X655B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Benjamin King )
There's good EW value with this 4yo, if it runs up to its recent form
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 7.80
Place1 9 $ 2.40
Place2 2 $ 1.70
Place3 6 $ 1.10
Quinella 2:9 $ 19.10
Trifecta 9:2:6 $ 99.20
First4 9:2:6:8 $ 488.10
Double 8:9 $ 35.20
Treble 1:8:9 $ 180.50
Race 5 - RACING TE AROHA THANKS ROGER DONALDSON MAIDEN
Time: 4:29 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
9 Kind Of Blue
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 3X992B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-Pam Gerard )
This trainer/jockey partnership is also one to note when they have a runner as their strike rate is very good. Has come back an improved galloper this time up, improving in all 3 runs and also the further its gone
Main Danger
6 Scutalong
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: 46B(8)W(58.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Peter & Shaun McKay )
Third up and stable has turned to Craig Grylls. Its chances improve accordingly
Next Best
1 Saltburn
F: 57X06B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Josh King & Maija Vance )
Ran better than expected 12 days ago in a good field at Te Rapa, having won a trial prior to that
Consider
16 Voguish
F:B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
On debut and drawn well. Notice good support in the market
Longer Odds
14 Wanganella
F:B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Has been running in trials for 9 months so should know what the games all about, now on debut. Rails draw to advantage
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 27.20
Place1 7 $ 8.20
Place2 9 $ 1.20
Place3 6 $ 2.50
Quinella 7:9 $ 40.60
Trifecta 7:9:6 $ 614.00
First4 7:9:6:14 $ 7120.90
Race 6 - BALLYMORE RACING MAIDEN
Time: 5:04 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
3 Incredible Patch
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 2B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Shane Crawford )
In form trainer took this promising 3yo south to the central districts for its debut run and was unlucky not to win, finishing the race off well to be less than a 1/2 length away. We selected it then so sticking with it here
Main Danger
9 Ciao Bellissima
F: 340B(8)W(55.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Lance Noble )
We know how good this trainer is and he doesn't tend to run them unless they're a chance
Next Best
8 Last Wish
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 63B(1)W(55.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Lauren Brennan )
Can't fault its two runs so far and looks to own a bit of ability. Rails draw gives it every chance
Consider
2 Wind Seeker
Dividend : $11.00, $2.70
Won
F: 0X23B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Bruce Wallace & Grant Cooksley )
Has shown enough in its three starts to think it will be winning one soon
Longer Odds
4 Jeeves
F: 65544B(9)W(57.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Has been close up in all recent runs and Pam Gerard, whose stable is going better recently, will have it winning soon, maybe today
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 11.00
Place1 2 $ 2.70
Place2 8 $ 1.40
Place3 3 $ 1.30
Quinella 2:8 $ 17.00
Trifecta 2:8:3 $ 101.00
First4 2:8:3:13 $ 3136.80
Double 7:2 $ 118.30
Race 7 - RITCHIE MURRAY RACING MAIDEN
Time: 5:40 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
8 Wolf God
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 30B(7)W(58.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Pam Gerard )
In a race of many chances, this one looks good EW value. After a nice run on debut, trainer put it in a Stakes race on New Year's Day and despite finishing well off the winner, will have learnt plenty. Competitive now back in maidens
Main Danger
12 Artamos
F: 87693B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall )
Best run to date when just 3/4 length away over this distance 3 weeks ago. Craig Grylls takes over and adds to its chances
Next Best
1 Camacho
F: 262X3B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Diana Kennedy )
18 start maiden but do note it showed improved form at the end of its campaign in November. When resuming at Matamata, it again ran well
Consider
11 Rob's Mistake
Dividend : $4.40, $1.80
Won
F: 9X852B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Hanna Orting and Sophia Nolan )
Has run so much better since stepped up to this distance in its last two runs and looks a solid chance in this
Longer Odds
7 Granger
F: 3X7X8B(9)W(58.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Danny Walker & Arron Tata )
First two runs, last year, were well spread out and resumed from its latest break to run a promising race at Pukekohe. Will be improved for that and Sam now takes over
Results
Race Dividends
Win 11 $ 4.40
Place1 11 $ 1.80
Place2 8 $ 2.10
Place3 2 $ 2.50
Quinella 8:11 $ 14.10
Trifecta 11:8:2 $ 113.60
First4 11:8:2:1 $ 950.70
Race 8 - MARSH RACING
Time: 6:14 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
5 Carisbrooke Castle
F: 89X76B(11)W(58.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Just the 5 starts and a winner on debut, its third up this campaign now and just needs to overcome its wide draw. Masa takes over after two close up finishes
Main Danger
3 Cease And Desist
F: 8X721B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
After winning a trial prior to resuming, this Te Akau progressed nicely to win at just its 4th race day start three weeks ago. With Opie on the reins again, it's hard to think it won't be there at the business end today
Next Best
2 Lerado
F: X0850B(9)W(59.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
A very honest 6yo out of the Stephen Marsh stable that hasn't been far away in all its recent races. But what we like most is that the last one was in a competitive field, so further improvement there
Consider
14 Victorious Warrior
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 70100B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Dean Wiles )
That was a competitive field it was in at its last start, and wasn't far away
Longer Odds
7 Greenwich
Dividend : $9.90, $3.60
Won
F: 92975B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
Went well when stepped up to 1600m last time, it what was a competitive race for the grade