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The winner of 5 on the flat who will enjoy jumping. Good at a recent jumping trial at Rotorua. Had plenty of education
Main Danger
6 Kajino
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: 2904XB(6)W(69.0)
( J-Hamish McNeill )
( T-Diana Kennedy )
A good flat trial to prepare and winner at the jumping trials in April. By the right stallion and right flat form to perform well today
Next Best
2 Nedwin
Dividend : $3.20, $1.40
Won
F: 54X08B(10)W(69.0)
( J-Shaun Phelan )
( T-Nelson/McDougal )
Jumped well enough in his debut last season for fourth. Had a couple of flat runs to fitten
Consider
5 Devoted
F: 39X96B(7)W(69.0)
( J-Michael Roustoby )
( T-Mark Walker )
Te Akau jumper making debut who won a recent jumping trial. He wasn't far away in his recent flat form
Longer Odds
3 Tahuroa Height
F: 8XP05B(2)W(69.0)
( J-Kelly Joyce )
( T-Stephen Ralph )
Had a heart fibulation at his last jumping start when pulled up. He was good at his jumping debut and shown ability. One for odds
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 3, 5, 6, 7
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 3.20
Place1 2 $ 1.40
Place2 7 $ 1.50
Place3 6 $ 2.70
Quinella 2:7 $ 5.20
Trifecta 2:7:6 $ 61.80
First4 F4 2:7:6:3 $ 271.30
Double 2+ $ 28.30
Treble 2+ $ 32.70
Race 2 - THE COSSACK CHAMPION NZ JUMPER MAIDEN HURDLE
Time: 11:32 AM | Distance: 2500 m | Prize $ 20000
Top Pick
3 Motivation
Dividend : $2.10, $1.40
Won
F: 09350B(9)W(69.0)
( J-Aaron Kuru )
( T-Nelson/McDougal )
An open handicap performer who comes from the right stable to suggest he can win on his jumping debut
Main Danger
4 Summer Monsoon
F: 60308B(2)W(69.0)
( J-Michael Roustoby )
( T-Mark Walker )
An interesting jumper making his debut from the Te Akau camp. He won the Stewards last season but not the first jumper Mark Walker has jumped after a successful jumping career.
Next Best
1 Quaff
F: X7625B(7)W(69.0)
( J-Sam O'Malley )
( T-John Wheeler )
A top run two back over the hurdles when just beaten for second in a stronger race. I might be underrating his chances
Consider
8 Plushenko
F: X8357B(5)W(69.0)
( J-Dean Parker )
( T-G & T Shaw )
A stayer with ability making his jumping debut. Placed in a recent trial
Longer Odds
6 Hugh Glass
F: 00X07B(3)W(69.0)
( J-Hamish McNeill )
( T-S & E Clotworthy )
I have followed this guy on the flat and comes from the right stable to suggest he has the schooling to figure at longer odds
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 3, 4, 6, 8
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 2.10
Place1 3 $ 1.40
Place2 9 $ 4.40
Place3 5 $ 2.40
Quinella 3:9 $ 28.00
Trifecta 3:9:5 $ 382.80
First4 F4 3:9:5:7 $ 1850.90
Double 2+ $ 28.30
Treble 2+ $ 32.70
Quaddie 3+ $ 271.20
Race 3 - KS BROWNE HURDLE
Time: 12:07 PM | Distance: 3100 m | Prize $ 60000
Top Pick
2 Aigne
F: 4X9L1B(8)W(68.0)
( J-Emily Farr )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
He got up last time at good odds last time in the Awapuni Hurdles. Gets in better at weights and a good honest performer over the jumps
Main Danger
4 Chief Sequoyah
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: X0615B(2)W(66.0)
( J-Sam O'Malley )
( T-John Wheeler )
A jumper Wheels is preparing for Aussie. Good easy win over the Chase fences two back who did disappoint at Trentham. Capable of redeeming
Next Best
6 English Gambler
F: L0X24B(6)W(66.0)
( J-Hamish McNeill )
( T-Lauren Brennan )
I think he is better suited to this hurdle race rather than the Awapuni Hurdle at Trentham last time. Quick jumper who will give you a sight in front
Consider
1 The Cossack
Dividend : $2.90, $1.30
Won
F: 111X0B(1)W(73.0)
( J-Shaun Phelan )
( T-Nelson/McDougal )
He dominated the hurdle scene last year. Might need this one with the big weight
Longer Odds
3 Tommyra
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: X0574B(7)W(66.5)
( J-Shaun Fannin )
( T-Toby Autridge )
He has won the Hawke's Bay Hurdles a couple of times during his career. Had the flat prep to be ready and all eyes will be on this with the recent passing of Toby Autridge
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 3, 4, 6
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 2.90
Place1 1 $ 1.30
Place2 4 $ 2.20
Place3 3 $ 1.70
Quinella 1:4 $ 11.00
Trifecta 1:4:3 $ 60.00
First4 F4 1:4:3:5 $ 546.10
Double 1+ $ 29.10
Treble 2+ $ 32.70
Quaddie 3+ $ 271.20
Race 4 - FLAIR AMATEUR 2100
Time: 12:49 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 30000
Top Pick
11 Princess Ani
Dividend : $3.20
Place
F: 40235B(12)W(67.0)
( J-Tylah Mercer )
( T-Mike Breslin )
I'm going with this inform mare with Tylah who has won3 from 8 amateur rides and she does ride very well. Should get a nice ride and be a good winning show
Main Danger
8 Enchanted Elle
F: X3132B(4)W(67.5)
( J-Aaron Clapperton )
( T-C & S Phelan )
Brings some of the best form on the board who was only beaten late in a strong race at Te Rapa
Next Best
12 Nadeems Dream
F: 44X83B(11)W(66.5)
( J-Mahipal Singh )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Likely to lead who went a tidy race for third last time at Otaki
Consider
6 Hail Damage
F: X0373B(1)W(68.0)
( J-Leigh Phelan )
( T-Ritchie/Murray )
Another who is likely to go forward. A nice last start third and is she a mare who has won 2 races
Longer Odds
3 Rodolfo
F: 230X8B(5)W(69.5)
( J-Malcolm Hill )
( T-Sean Cameron )
Raced well last season who should improve from his fresh up performance to be a chance at longer odds
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
3, 6, 8, 11, 12
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 5.90
Place1 5 $ 2.60
Place2 11 $ 3.20
Place3 9 $ 5.70
Quinella 5:11 $ 33.50
Trifecta 5:11:9 $ 1582.30
First4 F4 5:11:9:13 $ 2420.70
Double 1+ $ 29.10
Treble 5+ $ 60.80
Quaddie 3+ $ 271.20
Race 5 - HAWKE'S BAY HUNT RACEDAY 2 JULY MDN STEEPLECHASE
Time: 1:20 PM | Distance: 4000 m | Prize $ 20000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
3 West Coast
Dividend : $2.30, $1.30
Won
F: 22X82B(9)W(69.0)
( J-Shaun Fannin )
( T-Mark Oulaghan )
He ran second to Vanguard last season in one steeple start who maybe the best in Aussie. I think he is going to be very hard to beat
Main Danger
1 Donardo
Dividend : $2.60
Place
F: 087X2B(6)W(69.0)
( J-Hamish McNeill )
( T-Lucy de Lautour )
A good second fresh up behind Locharburn. Looks the main danger off that
Next Best
2 The Anarchist
F: X5X44B(1)W(69.0)
( J-Shaun Phelan )
( T-Nelson/McDougal )
Has shown talent over the steeples and made good ground late over 3200 last time. 4000m suits
Consider
5 Locally Sauced
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: X6493B(3)W(69.0)
( J-Dean Parker )
( T-G & T Shaw )
He had good flat form winning 8 who was good enough last start to include here
Longer Odds
4 Leica Warrior
F: 54X70B(7)W(69.0)
( J-Aaron Kuru )
( T-Maxim Van Lierde )
I liked a couple of his steeple runs last prep to give a chance at odds with Aaron Kuru up
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 2.30
Place1 3 $ 1.30
Place2 1 $ 2.60
Place3 5 $ 2.00
Quinella 1:3 $ 11.30
Trifecta 3:1:5 $ 56.10
First4 F4 3:1:5:2 $ 172.00
Double 3+ $ 16.30
Treble 5+ $ 60.80
Quaddie 3+ $ 271.20
Race 6 - POVERTY BAY HUNT FERGUSON GOLD CUP
Time: 1:51 PM | Distance: 4000 m | Prize $ 60000
Top Pick
2 No Tip
Dividend : $1.50, $1.10
Won
F: 53X01B(7)W(67.0)
( J-Shaun Phelan )
( T-Nelson/McDougal )
Easy winner of the Manawatu Steeples last time who looks well placed to deserved the short odds
Main Danger
5 Zedman
F: 420X9B(1)W(66.0)
( J-Hamish McNeill )
( T-Diana Kennedy )
Back from an Aussie prep last year. Showed good ability off his NZ form in 2020
Next Best
1 Shamal
F: 2375XB(6)W(69.5)
( J-Buddy Lammas )
( T-Ken Duncan )
He is a big talent winning the Grand National of his year. Is capable of running well here today or though preferred later in the season over further
Consider
7 Delegate
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 36X86B(4)W(66.0)
( J-Aaron Kuru )
( T-S & E Clotworthy )
He goes better than his form would suggest he disappointed last season but I can see him improving into this prep
Longer Odds
3 Pythagoras
F: 11X0XB(3)W(66.0)
( J-Shaun Fannin )
( T-P & J Brosnan )
Unbeaten winning both his steeple starts. That was in 2019 and it will be interesting how he will return
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 3, 5, 7
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 1.50
Place1 2 $ 1.10
Place2 4 $ 5.70
Place3 7 $ 2.00
Quinella 2:4 $ 21.40
Trifecta 2:4:7 $ 122.90
First4 F4 2:4:7:5 $ 393.10
Double 3+ $ 16.30
Treble 5+ $ 60.80
Race 7 - HAWKE'S BAY OWNERS & BREEDERS ASSOCIATION
Time: 2:26 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
1 Big Mike
Dividend : $2.60, $0.00
Won
F: 80X14B(2)W(63.5)
( J-Kelsey Hannan )
( T-C & S Phelan )
Will lead and was good winning fresh up. I think he carried too much last time in the Rotorua Cup but gets a lighter weight with the 4kg claim. Loves it here and can lead all the way
Main Danger
4 Red Hussar
Dividend :
Place
F: 83083B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Joe Kamaruddin )
( T-Richardson/Norvall )
Is the TAB outsider but he flew home last time for third. Looks suited by more ground and I think is the main danger
Next Best
3 Osaka
Dividend :
Place
F: X4614B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Good win two back who was a touch one paced last time but gets more ground and will be well supported
Consider
Insufficient Runners
Longer Odds
2 Marietta Lane
F: 47093B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Good third in the Rotorua Cup last time but I am concern on the heavy going today. I know she is my 4th selection in a 4 horse race but don't dismiss
Betting Suggestions
Quaddies
R7
(1) Big Mike
(4) Red Hussar
(3) Osaka
(2) Marietta Lane
R8
(1) Kick On
(2) Savanah Belle
(3) Rua Rocks
(5) Silverdale Chief
R9
(7) Raffle
(4) Old Town Road
(2) Jodelin Gal
R10
(11) Orleans Belle
(1) Encierro
(6) Liffey
(3) Last Resort
Quaddies % to a $20 stake:
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 3, 4
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 2.60
Place1 1 $ 0.00
Quinella 1:3 $ 2.30
Trifecta 1:3:4 $ 11.70
First4 F4 1:3:4:2 $ 9.50
Double 1 $ 9.40
Quaddie 1 $ 194.60
Race 8 - COLLIERS SPRING RACING CARNIVAL 1600
Time: 3:04 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 30000
Top Pick
1 Kick On
Dividend : $9.70, $2.70
Won
F: X5513B(2)W(63.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Kevin Myers )
I think he is going to be a very good galloper in future. He drops in class from the Rangitikei Gold Cup when running a good third. Won two back and I think will take some beating
Main Danger
2 Savanah Belle
F: 499X2B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Fraser Auret )
An honest mare who went a very tidy race fresh up for second. Looks the main danger
Next Best
3 Rua Rocks
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 13X22B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Carl Henderson )
Been leading in both runs this prep for second. Likely to lead and should run another honest race
Consider
5 Silverdale Chief
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 3X423B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Lisa Allpress )
( T-Autridge/Shailer )
First time past a mile but has worked home well in all three starts and looks ready for the mile
Longer Odds
11 White Lightning
F: 00X47B(11)W(54.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Disappointed as favourite last time but got the Visor Blinkers, Tongue Tie and Nose Band. I expect a much improved performance at a track and distance she has won at previously
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 3, 5, 11
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 9.70
Place1 1 $ 2.70
Place2 5 $ 1.80
Place3 3 $ 1.80
Quinella 1:5 $ 18.10
Trifecta 1:5:3 $ 117.10
First4 F4 1:5:3:8 $ 1278.60
Double 1 $ 9.40
Treble 1 $ 103.00
Quaddie 1 $ 194.60
Race 9 - PAM HOLDEN RACING 1400
Time: 3:37 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
7 Raffle
F: 33323B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Bridget Grylls )
( T-Mike Breslin )
Has been placed in every race this prep. First time past 1200. She flys home late and that looks suited. At good each way odds
Main Danger
4 Old Town Road
F: 0X224B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Lisa Allpress )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Back to back seconds which were very good before a disappointing performance at Wellington I thought. Lisa back on and she is raking up the winners to try and catch McNab
Next Best
2 Jodelin Gal
Dividend : $6.80, $1.90
Won
F: 115X6B(5)W(59.5)
( J-Lynsey Satherley )
( T-Carl Henderson )
A very good run fresh up for sixth in the Rotorua Stakes. Weight is the main concern
Consider
6 No Time To Jazz
F: 91140B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Faye Lazet )
( T-Pam Holden )
Went poor at Rotorua. Massive here the start before in a strong race. Depends which horse turns up. She has won 3 from 6 on her hometrack
Longer Odds
5 Dawn Parade
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 8X665B(6)W(55.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Tony Pike )
He is fit now with 3 runs this prep. I think he gets track conditions to suit
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 4, 5, 6, 7
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 6.80
Place1 2 $ 1.90
Place2 5 $ 2.00
Place3 8 $ 6.30
Quinella 2:5 $ 21.10
Trifecta 2:5:8 $ 488.70
First4 F4 2:5:8:4 $ 2432.00
Double 2 $ 11.60
Treble 1 $ 103.00
Quaddie 1 $ 194.60
Race 10 - LIVAMOL CLASSIC TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Time: 4:09 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 30000
Top Pick
11 Orleans Belle
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 51465B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Karen Fursdon )
First time past 1400m since breaking maidens. Been making ground over 1200 recently and if the inside is playing well then the ace draw is a big help
Main Danger
1 Encierro
Dividend : $2.10, $1.20
Won
F: 4X162B(9)W(60.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Easy 6 length winner fresh who went a great race last start for second. Looks the main danger
Next Best
6 Liffey
F: 548X2B(10)W(58.0)
( J-Sam O'Malley )
( T-James Sweetensen )
Went close to winning last time over 1100 and should I think 1400 suits better
Consider
9 Lavita Vishvi
F: X9850B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Lisa Allpress )
( T-John Bary )
I have always liked this mare. First start with John Bary and could show sharp improvement from recent racing. Worth including
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
3 Last Resort
F: 10203B(11)W(59.5)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
Performing well and did go a very good race last start with Jimmy on. I thought was at value odds
