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  Race 1 - COLLIERS WAIKATO RURAL REALESTATE MDN 1600

  Time: 12:31 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
• Top Pick

  

  8 La Danza  

  F: 220X9   B(7)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Craig Grylls )

   ( T- Darryn & Briar Weatherley )

  Three seconds from 8 starts and will be improved for resuming run. This mare is better than maiden class and note connections have called up Craig Grylls to ride

  Main Danger

  

  6 Chica De Oro  

  Dividend : $5.00, $1.95

  Won

  F: 234X   B(2)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Hayley Hassman )

   ( T- Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )

  Just the three runs, and resuming from a five month spell. Drawn well with stable apprentice up and might be the best of its two chances

  Next Best

  

  10 Arrazola  

  Dividend : $1.40

  Place

  F: 56X33   B(12)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Michael McNab )

   ( T- Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )

  Has looked progressive in two runs this campaign, albeit it had every chance to be winning at Taupo last time

  Consider

  

  7 Choreomania  

  F: 25X3   B(10)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Masa Hashizume )

   ( T- Donna Logan )

  Looks a bit of a chance after running well at Ruakaka when resuming

  Longer Odds

  

  4 Papparazzi  

  Dividend : $3.00

  Place

  F: 500X3   B(4)  W(58.5)

   ( J- George Rooke )

   ( T- Pam Gerard )

  Came off a winning trial when resuming to finish its race off well when resuming and looked to have a bit of upside

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 6 $ 5.00

  Place1 6 $ 1.95

  Place2 4 $ 3.00

  Place3 10 $ 1.40

  Quinella 4:6 $ 34.30

  Trifecta 6:4:10 $ 181.30

  First4 6:4:10:8 $ 524.60

• 

  Race 2 - COLCHESTER ENGINEERING LTD 3YO MDN

  Time: 1:04 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
• Top Pick

  

  1 Shambo Jack  

  Dividend : $3.10, $1.45

  Won

  F: 43X33   B(6)  W(57.5)

   ( J- Michael McNab )

   ( T- Stephen Marsh )

  Trainer has a high opinion of this gelding and that was backed up with a good run in the Listed Sir Colin Meads Trophy three weeks ago. Back to maiden class, can be winning

  Main Danger

  

  5 Aventus  

  F: 9X   B(5)  W(57.5)

   ( J- Craig Grylls )

   ( T- Darryn & Briar Weatherley )

  Spelled and given time to mature after its only run in may and comes into this on the back of a 4 length trial win. Craig Grylls rode in that and is on the reins today

  Next Best

  

  2 No Curfew  

  Dividend : $2.25

  Place

  F: 2   B(4)  W(57.5)

   ( J- Hayley Hassman )

   ( T- Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )

  Well trialled before being less than two lengths away on debut three weeks ago. Being from the Te Akau stable, expect it to have good potential

  Consider

  

  8 Joyeuse  

  Dividend : $1.50

  Place

  F: 2   B(10)  W(55.5)

   ( J- Warren Kennedy )

   ( T- Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall )

  Exceeded expectations when second on debut when finishing second and rates a chance on expected improvement. But has drawn gate 13

  Longer Odds

  

  12 Hello Angel  

  F: 5   B(7)  W(55.5)

   ( J- Matt Cartwright )

   ( T- Stephen Marsh )

  Stephen Marsh also runs this one and it's not without a chance, having been less than 1 1/2 lengths away in only run at Taupo three weeks ago

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 1 $ 3.10

  Place1 1 $ 1.45

  Place2 8 $ 1.50

  Place3 2 $ 2.25

  Quinella 1:8 $ 5.00

  Trifecta 1:8:2 $ 32.80

  First4 1:8:2:10 $ 148.10

• 

  Race 3 - NOBLE & LEE XMAS TWILIGHT 18TH DEC MDN

  Time: 1:36 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
• Top Pick

  

  4 Pilates  

  Dividend : $3.60, $1.55

  Won

  F: 3X   B(10)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Michael McNab )

   ( T- Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )

  After impressing in winning its first two trials, it went to race day a hot favourite at Tauranga in January and although third, it disappointed. Resuming now 9 months later, it can redeem its reputation on its home track

  Main Danger

  

  9 Judy's Smarties  

  F: 3X   B(1)  W(56.0)

   ( J- Masa Hashizume )

   ( T- Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )

  Noted as 'one to watch' when it finished off strongly on its debut in June, having been well backed. From this stable and rails draw to advantage, expect it to be there at the business end

  Next Best

  

  8 Capital Express  

  Dividend : $1.55

  Place

  F: 430X2   B(9)  W(56.0)

   ( J- Hayley Hassman )

   ( T- Paul Pertab )

  Having run against the better 2yo's in its last campaign, it just missed in a tight photo finish when resuming three weeks ago. Will be better for that

  Consider

  

  10 Parfait Dimanche  

  F: 338X4   B(2)  W(54.0)

   ( J- Matt Cartwright )

   ( T- Donna Logan )

  Pitted against the some of the best 3yo's last campaign and now finds itself in a maiden, having had one run this time up

  Longer Odds

  Best "Roughie"

  

  7 El Aye  

  F: 30   B(4)  W(56.0)

   ( J- Jasmine Fawcett )

   ( T- Peter & Shaun McKay )

  Stable only runs its gallopers when they're a chance and this 3yo has been highly tried in both its races to date. Will be competitive from this handy draw

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 4 $ 3.60

  Place1 4 $ 1.55

  Place2 18 $ 2.25

  Place3 8 $ 1.55

  Quinella 4:18 $ 15.70

  Trifecta 4:18:8 $ 79.30

  First4 4:18:8:14 $ 1893.20

  Double 1:4 $ 5.70

  Treble 6:1:4 $ 58.20

• 

  Race 4 - ANCROFT DEVELOPMENTS 1200

  Time: 2:08 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
• Top Pick

  

  4 Avantaggia  

  Dividend : $1.65

  Place

  F: X311X   B(4)  W(57.0)

   ( J- Craig Grylls )

   ( T- Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )

  On home track and resumes after a five month spell. Won three of its six races last campaign and clearly capable of competing at this level, this campaign. Good draw

  Main Danger

  

  1 Bulgari  

  F: 621X5   B(3)  W(59.5)

   ( J- Opie Bosson )

   ( T- Darryn & Briar Weatherley )

  Had it not been running in predominantly age class Stakes races, it would have won more than its two races to date. Goes close, with Opie in the saddle

  Next Best

  

  9 L'Aigle Noir  

  Dividend : $2.45

  Place

  F: 3746X   B(7)  W(56.0)

   ( J- Warren Kennedy )

   ( T- Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )

  Resuming after 7 months, and considering it was behind Well Written and Belle Cheval (twice) in its last three runs of that campaign, it can measure up to these

  Consider

  

  5 Hidden Achievement  

  F: X460X   B(10)  W(57.0)

   ( J- Matt Cartwright )

   ( T- Stephen Marsh )

  Interested to see how this Australian import goes in its NZ debut. Good enough to run in the better 3yo races over there, so well thought of

  Longer Odds

  

  7 Rotten Tommy  

  F: 7X911   B(1)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Erin Leighton )

   ( T- Anthony Burton )

  After two 'from the front' wins on its home track of Ruakaka, it earns it chance to test itself at this level. Rails draw just perfect and will be a sight

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 3 $ 13.00

  Place1 3 $ 3.50

  Place2 4 $ 1.65

  Place3 9 $ 2.45

  Quinella 3:4 $ 19.10

  Trifecta 3:4:9 $ 344.40

  First4 3:4:9:8 $ 11081.10

• 

  Race 5 - COMAG 2000

  Time: 2:46 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 40000
• Top Pick

  

  8 Born To Be Royal  

  Dividend : $4.20, $1.80

  Won

  F: 00X44   B(4)  W(57.0)

   ( J- Craig Grylls )

   ( T- Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )

  Te Akau runner that ran in the Oaks in March before being spelled. Now third up this campaign, will be ready for the 2000m and this clearly easier, but the real key to its chances is that the two other 'fancied' runners have drawn out very wide

  Main Danger

  

  9 Havana Love  

  F: 653X1   B(8)  W(57.0)

   ( J- Corentin Berge )

   ( T- Chad Ormsby )

  When this astute trainer takes one to race day, you know its a chance. Won on the synthetic when resuming three weeks ago and could surprise them in its first run at 2000m

  Next Best

  

  10 Empressive  

  F: X5672   B(6)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Hayley Hassman )

   ( T- Benjamin King )

  Just the 6 runs to date, having won once, it was finishing over them when tried over 2000m for the first time here two weeks ago and can go on with it

  Consider

  

  2 Sneaky Cyclone  

  Dividend : $2.90

  Place

  F: 42713   B(12)  W(59.0)

   ( J- Opie Bosson )

   ( T- Daniel Miller )

  Has been a much improved galloper over the last few months and now the step up to 2000m for the first time might be ideal

  Longer Odds

  

  12 Scaredoheights  

  Dividend : $3.70

  Place

  F: 0X461   B(14)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Masa Hashizume )

   ( T- Peter & Shaun McKay )

  Wouldn't normally rate one drawn 17 a chance in this but given the progress it has made to win its last run, we think it can be a real danger over this 2000m today

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 8 $ 4.20

  Place1 8 $ 1.80

  Place2 2 $ 2.90

  Place3 12 $ 3.70

  Quinella 2:8 $ 19.40

  Trifecta 8:2:12 $ 307.60

  First4 8:2:12:5 $ 1660.50

  Double 3:8 $ 27.40

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  Race 6 - RUSSELL & YVONNE GREEN MEMORIAL

  Time: 3:20 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 40000
• Top Pick

  Best "Each Way"

  

  11 Loch Katrine  

  F: 53453   B(5)  W(56.0)

   ( J- Craig Grylls )

   ( T- Daniel Miller )

  With Craig Grylls taking over the reins here, it's the one we want to be on. Stepped up to middle distance last time and finished just three lengths away in a competitive field

  Main Danger

  

  7 Tenfoot Tall  

  F: 51652   B(10)  W(57.5)

   ( J- Michael McNab )

   ( T- Vicki Prendergast )

  Pretty impressive effort to go so close when fresh up at Hastings, in a distance short of its best these days. Interesting to note Michael McNab has chosen to stick with it

  Next Best

  

  3 The Precursor  

  Dividend : $3.10, $1.50

  Won

  F: 316X9   B(6)  W(60.5)

   ( J- Masa Hashizume )

   ( T- Roger James & Robert Wellwood )

  Highest rated galloper in the field and looks the class act on last season's runs, in quality fields. But has to carry 60 1/2 kg and only second up this campaign, so might need another run

  Consider

  

  9 In A Pickle  

  F: 56271   B(1)  W(57.0)

   ( J- Rihaan Goyaram )

   ( T- Ralph Manning )

  Very gutsy effort to win the Inter Provincial over 3200m at New Plymouth last time and this in form trainer will have well prepared for the drop back to 2000m. Rails draw

  Longer Odds

  

  12 Final Reason  

  F: 41340   B(9)  W(54.0)

   ( J- Matthew Cameron )

   ( T- Rudy Liefting )

  A pretty decent effort behind Monologue at Ellerslie last time in what was a very good field. Now steps up to 2000m for the first time

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 3 $ 3.10

  Place1 3 $ 1.50

  Place2 1 $ 3.80

  Place3 6 $ 4.60

  Quinella 1:3 $ 24.80

  Trifecta 3:1:6 $ 445.80

  First4 3:1:6:12 $ 9498.00

  Treble 3:8:3 $ 131.00

• 

  Race 7 - MITRE 10 MATAMATA 1600

  Time: 4:00 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
• Top Pick

  

  11 Typhoon Lucy  

  Dividend : $1.18

  Place

  F: 461X1   B(3)  W(54.0)

   ( J- Michael McNab )

   ( T- Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )

  Resumed here, its home track, at odds on after a six month break and the result was never in doubt. Will be improved by that and the rise to R75 shouldn't be stopping it rise through the grades today

  Main Danger

  

  2 Lollapalooza  

  F: 75X02   B(4)  W(60.0)

   ( J- Rihaan Goyaram )

   ( T- Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall )

  Who would have thought this 4yo mare would be only a one time winner from 12 starts, given the ability it has shown. Finished off its last campaign behind Well Written and co

  Next Best

  

  9 Afterglo  

  Dividend : $23.00, $4.20

  Won

  F: 12438   B(7)  W(55.0)

   ( J- Matthew Cameron )

   ( T- Stephen Autridge )

  Thought it was a terrific run behind Monologue at Ellerslie four weeks ago, when it appeared to be a winning chance at one stage in the straight

  Consider

  

  7 Free Bird  

  F: 1212X   B(5)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Matt Cartwright )

   ( T- David Greene )

  Made considerable progress at the back end of its last campaign, when over more ground. Resumes today and the 1600m is perfect, fresh up

  Longer Odds

  

  8 Crackercol  

  F: 708X9   B(8)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Warren Kennedy )

   ( T- Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )

  Goes in as this good stable will have brought considerable improvement to it after its first run back three weeks ago

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 9 $ 23.00

  Place1 9 $ 4.20

  Place2 4 $ 1.85

  Place3 11 $ 1.18

  Quinella 4:9 $ 58.80

  Trifecta 9:4:11 $ 345.80

  First4 9:4:11:7 $ 2562.80

  Double 3:9 $ 27.60

• 

  Race 8 - FAIRVIEW MATAMATA KAIMAI STAKES (L)

  Time: 4:38 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 80000
• Top Pick

  

  5 Astoria Brooke  

  Dividend : $6.00, $2.20

  Won

  F: 61011   B(9)  W(53.5)

   ( J- Michael McNab )

   ( T- Tony Pike )

  Sports a record of three wins from its last four starts, testimony to its consistency these days, and now finds itself at Listed level in a not particularly strong field. With the right run, can complete the hattrick

  Main Danger

  

  7 Top Shelf  

  Dividend : $1.75

  Place

  F: 122X1   B(13)  W(53.0)

   ( J- Hayley Hassman )

   ( T- Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )

  The less fancied of the Te Akau runners but could be the one. Has promised lots for a long time and now looks likely to deliver as a 5yo. Won when resuming two weeks ago

  Next Best

  

  3 What You Wish For  

  Dividend : $1.50

  Place

  F: 258X2   B(4)  W(55.5)

   ( J- Craig Grylls )

   ( T- Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )

  Second up from the Te Akau stable and sure to be improved on that. Note that Craig Grylls has been called up, always a good sign

  Consider

  

  11 Boxmoss  

  F: 711X5   B(3)  W(53.0)

   ( J- Warren Kennedy )

   ( T- Chris Wood )

  We expect this 6yo nto be winning some good handicaps over ground this spring, and the 1600m today ideal at this stage of the campaign

  Longer Odds

  

  12 Whiskey 'N Roses  

  F: 8X803   B(2)  W(53.0)

   ( J- Courtney Barnes )

   ( T- Joanne Surgenor )

  Third up today and comes here on the back of a close up finish behind Top Shelf two weeks ago. Nicely drawn

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 5 $ 6.00

  Place1 5 $ 2.20

  Place2 3 $ 1.50

  Place3 7 $ 1.75

  Quinella 3:5 $ 11.10

  Trifecta 5:3:7 $ 58.30

  First4 5:3:7:12 $ 755.80

• 

  Race 9 - MATAMATA FUNCTION CENTRE 1400

  Time: 5:14 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 40000
• Top Pick

  The 'Day's Best'

  

  14 Rip Tide  

  Dividend : $2.40

  Place

  F: 1   B(1)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Craig Grylls )

   ( T- Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )

  It takes a good horse to be winning on debut and this one did just that at Taupo, getting the nod go its way in a tight finish at Taupo. The second that day is well thought of and, with Craig Grylls sticking and an inside gate, can send punters home happy

  Main Danger

  

  5 Kygo Star  

  F: 210X7   B(2)  W(58.5)

   ( J- Opie Bosson )

   ( T- Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )

  Patiently handled by the Te Akau stable, this 4yo is having only its fifth start today, and second this campaign. Opie rides and looks a strong chance

  Next Best

  

  2 Flashback  

  F: 5146X   B(6)  W(59.0)

   ( J- Michael McNab )

   ( T- Stephen Marsh )

  Just the six runs in its last campaign, it which it performed well in Stakes company. The wide draw is the only concern

  Consider

  

  3 Victor Tango  

  F: 14X45   B(13)  W(59.0)

   ( J- Warren Kennedy )

   ( T- David Greene )

  Third up this campaign and unlucky to have drawn so wide, as both those runs have been good and it looks ready to challenge now

  Longer Odds

  

  10 Scarlett Spell  

  F: 2021X   B(8)  W(57.0)

   ( J- Matt Cartwright )

   ( T- Maxim & Samantha Van Lierde )

  Resumes after a six month spell and sure to have strengthened. Matt Cartwright rode in the trials and sticks with it for race day

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 12 $ 20.00

  Place1 12 $ 5.00

  Place2 11 $ 3.60

  Place3 14 $ 2.40

  Quinella 11:12 $ 106.90

  Trifecta 12:11:14 $ 1834.20

  First4 12:11:14:3 $ 18626.70

  Double 5:12 $ 139.60

  Treble 9:5:12 $ 1622.60

  Quaddie 3:9:5:12 $ 5190.50