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Race 1 - TAUMARUNUI RACING @ TE RAPA 30 JULY MDN HURDLE
Time: 11:07 AM | Distance: 2800 m | Prize $ 20000
Top Pick
4 Tahuroa Height
F: XP054B(2)W(69.0)
( J-Kelly Joyce )
( T-Stephen Ralph )
I quite like this horse as a jumper he went a tidy race at Hastings last start for fourth and will enjoy the extra trip
Main Danger
2 Botti
F: X3333B(4)W(69.0)
( J-Dean Parker )
( T-Kevin Myers )
He has the flat class to win this race but does jump them a touch high. The market is confident of a win here though
Next Best
1 Quaff
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 76255B(1)W(69.0)
( J-Emily Farr )
( T-John Wheeler )
Good second at Wanganui behind Izymydaad who is flying. His next two have been a touch disappointing but can redeem in this
Consider
3 Elusive Ace
Dividend : $10.20, $2.50
Won
F: 92PX5B(3)W(69.0)
( J-Stephan Karnicnik )
( T-Dan O'Leary )
Started off his jumping career well when second behind Dr Hank. Had battled in a few runs since but should improve from his fresh up run
Longer Odds
5 Mighty Colombo
F: 055X0B(6)W(69.0)
( J-Nick Downs )
( T-Shelley Houston )
I like what he did in two jumps starts last season to give a show at longer odds here
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 $ 10.20
Place1 3 $ 2.50
Place2 7 $ 4.10
Place3 1 $ 1.70
Quinella 3:7 $ 63.70
Trifecta 3:7:1 $ 367.20
First4 F4 3:7:1:9 $ 3188.20
Double 3 $ 61.60
Treble 3 $ 231.50
Race 2 - SVS STARTING GATES MAIDEN HURDLE
Time: 11:40 AM | Distance: 2800 m | Prize $ 20000
Top Pick
3 Obrigado
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 00X42B(6)W(69.0)
( J-Charlie Case )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Was very good in his hurdle debut for second at Hastings. Has the flat form and will take some beating here
Main Danger
4 Kajino
Dividend : $7.50, $2.20
Won
F: 904X3B(5)W(69.0)
( J-Nick Downs )
( T-Diana Kennedy )
Jumped well in his hurdle debut in the same race as Obrigado. Does rate as the main danger
Next Best
1 Mr Fahrenheit
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 09082B(4)W(69.0)
( J-Hamish McNeill )
( T-Niall Quinn )
Nearly pulled off an upset last start at Trentham at $41! when our longer odds selection. He does drop in class and rates a pretty good show
Consider
5 Noess
F: 34X84B(1)W(69.0)
( J-Shaun Phelan )
( T-Nelson/McDougal )
Has an inform stable and jockey who went a nice race on debut at Hastings
Longer Odds
6 Mr Bazamour
F: 700X0B(2)W(69.0)
( J-Kelly Joyce )
( T-Stephen Ralph )
Making his hurdle debut but his breeding and best flat form would suggest he should enjoy the hurdles
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 3, 4, 5, 6
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 7.50
Place1 4 $ 2.20
Place2 3 $ 1.30
Place3 1 $ 1.80
Quinella 3:4 $ 6.80
Trifecta 4:3:1 $ 62.10
First4 F4 4:3:1:5 $ 205.10
Double 3 $ 61.60
Treble 3 $ 231.50
Quaddie 4 $ 696.40
Race 3 - FAIRVIEW MOTORS WAIKATO HURDLE
Time: 12:15 PM | Distance: 3200 m | Prize $ 60000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
3 Dr Hank
Dividend : $2.50, $1.30
Won
F: 12X54B(6)W(68.0)
( J-Shaun Phelan )
( T-Harvey Wilson )
Was the winner of 3 from 5 and 2 seconds last season over the hurdles. Second in the Great Northern. He has had two nice flat runs to prepare. I'm very keen on him today and he is my days best
Main Danger
4 Chief Sequoyah
F: 06152B(1)W(66.5)
( J-Buddy Lammas )
( T-John Wheeler )
A talented hurdler who should enjoy getting on a heavy 9 today. Good second at Hastings behind The Cossack and will be in the finish
Next Best
2 Tommyra
F: 05743B(3)W(68.5)
( J-Emily Farr )
( T-Bob Autridge )
Raced well at Hastings at his first jump run this prep for third. Should run his usually good honest race
Consider
5 Fantasy Flight
Dividend : $2.60
Place
F: 8X431B(8)W(66.0)
( J-Dean Parker )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Good winner at Wellington last time who should enjoy the heavy 9 conditions
Longer Odds
1 Aigne
F: X9L1PB(7)W(70.0)
( J-Michael Roustoby )
( T-T & M Carter )
Good winning the Awapuni Hurdle two back but went very ordinary at Hastings last time. Better than that
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 $ 2.50
Place1 3 $ 1.30
Place2 8 $ 2.40
Place3 5 $ 2.60
Quinella 3:8 $ 8.60
Trifecta 3:8:5 $ 98.80
First4 F4 3:8:5:4 $ 415.70
Double 3+ $ 10.40
Treble 3 $ 231.50
Quaddie 4 $ 696.40
Race 4 - SKYCITY HAMILTON MAIDEN 1400
Time: 12:50 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 15000
Top Pick
11 Ohiwa Sunset
F: X3424B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-C & S Phelan )
A very even field but this filly is going good races but we know will enjoy the going and racing in good order. Gets the services of an inform Sam Weatherley
Main Danger
14 Bloom
F: 389X0B(14)W(56.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Had no luck fresh up. A filly who has been our days best before I'm expecting a much better finishing position today
Next Best
3 Mandalo
Dividend : $3.50
Place
F: 99X62B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Alex Forbes )
Went a lovely race for second last time at Hawera and does look a nice chance in this even field
Consider
8 Caramella
F: 52X44B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Joe Kamaruddin )
( T-Ritchie/Murray )
Both fourths this prep have been good and has won a trial art Cambridge since. Worth including
Longer Odds
12 Seeuinabit
Dividend : $14.30, $4.30
Won
F: 6825B(13)W(56.5)
( J-Bridget Grylls )
( T-Graham Thomas )
Very good second two back and an interesting run when fading out from the 600-400 before charging late. Maybe the better going will suit
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
3, 8, 11, 12, 14
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 14.30
Place1 12 $ 4.30
Place2 2 $ 2.70
Place3 3 $ 3.50
Quinella 2:12 $ 74.10
Trifecta 12:2:3 $ 1968.60
First4 F4 12:2:3:1 $ 3208.30
Double 3+ $ 10.40
Treble 12 $ 113.10
Quaddie 4 $ 696.40
Race 5 - KEN AND ROGER BROWNE MEMORIAL MDN STEEPLECHASE
Time: 1:25 PM | Distance: 3900 m | Prize $ 20000
Top Pick
9 The Cossack
Dividend : $1.30, $1.00
Won
F: 11X01B(5)W(69.0)
( J-Shaun Phelan )
( T-Nelson/McDougal )
He is a superstar hurdler he won every thing last season. Won the KS Browne last start. Making his steeple debut and does deserve the short odds
Main Danger
5 He's Ric
F: 01423B(6)W(69.0)
( J-Dean Parker )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Raced well for third behind two good steeplechasers in Chief Sequoyah and Locharburn on his debut steeple. Looks well placed to run the quinella
Next Best
10 Trisha Lea
F: X8X54B(5)W(67.0)
( J-Shaun Fannin )
( T-Shaun Fannin )
Making steeple debut who raced well over the hurdles during her career. Should make the transition well
Consider
3 Locally Sauced
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 64933B(8)W(69.0)
( J-Adam Roustoby )
( T-G & T Shaw )
He has jumped well in both starts for third over the steeples. Does look a strong field though
Longer Odds
4 Zinzan
F: PX565B(1)W(69.0)
( J-Charlie Case )
( T-Mark Brooks )
I quite liked the way he jumped at Hastings last start when fifth. Isn't the worst of chances at the price
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
3, 4, 5, 9, 10
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 1.30
Place1 9 $ 1.00
Place2 6 $ 2.80
Place3 3 $ 1.80
Quinella 6:9 $ 9.20
Trifecta 9:6:3 $ 44.80
First4 F4 9:6:3:4 $ 185.60
Double 9+ $ 1.40
Treble 12 $ 113.10
Quaddie 4 $ 696.40
Race 6 - SIGNATURE HOMES WAIKATO STEEPLECHASE
Time: 2:02 PM | Distance: 3900 m | Prize $ 60000
Top Pick
7 Albaron
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 32X96B(1)W(66.0)
( J-Charlie Case )
( T-Kevin Myers )
I quite like this guy at a Steeplechaser. Easy winner at his only steeplechase win in 2020. Has good flat form and won a jump trial by a big margin
Main Danger
1 Magic Wonder
F: X8020B(4)W(70.0)
( J-Emily Farr )
( T-Jo Rathbone )
A talented steeplechaser who went a good second at Wellington in the Manawatu Steeples two back. Rates as the main danger
Next Best
8 Argyll
Dividend : $4.20, $1.40
Won
F: 15X82B(8)W(66.0)
( J-Shaun Phelan )
( T-Nelson/McDougal )
A good second at his last start behind Locharburn. Should run well here for the right stable/jock combo
Consider
6 Carnaby
Dividend : $3.50
Place
F: 153X0B(5)W(66.0)
( J-Dean Parker )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Making a return to the jumps who ended last prep with a win and two placings over the steeples. A must include here
Longer Odds
5 Flyingwithoutwings
F: 1X087B(7)W(66.0)
( J-Nick Downs )
( T-Ken Harrison )
I liked his last two steeplechase wins last season. Has had three flat runs to prepare
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 5, 6, 7, 8
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 4.20
Place1 8 $ 1.40
Place2 7 $ 1.80
Place3 6 $ 3.50
Quinella 7:8 $ 7.20
Trifecta 8:7:6 $ 96.10
First4 F4 8:7:6:2 $ 426.50
Double 9+ $ 1.40
Treble 12 $ 113.10
Race 7 - ANIMAL FEED BARN 19TH BIRTHDAY MILE
Time: 2:37 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 30000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
9 Castle Bay
F: 24313B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Joe Kamaruddin )
( T-Wayne Larsen )
Good winning here two back before flying home into third at Pukekohe. If he handles the ground I expect him to be pretty hard to beat at value each way odds
Main Danger
3 Silverdale Chief
F: X4232B(15)W(58.0)
( J-Bridget Grylls )
( T-Autridge/Shailer )
Nearly got there at Hastings last time for second. Good runs prior who has taken good market support
Next Best
10 Rose Crescent
F: 21X41B(10)W(55.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-K & B Kelso )
It was a pretty good win here last time and does look suited to the mile. A must include
Consider
16 Madame Le Fay
F: 35X14B(8)W(54.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Ben Foote )
It was a pretty talented win fresh who flew home into fourth last time from near last at Pukekohe. Light weight is a plus
Longer Odds
15 Hot Salsa
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 0X629B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Kelsey Hannan )
( T-John Bell )
Went close to winning in this grade here two back and with the claim down to 50kgs he can give cheek at longer odds
Betting Suggestions
Quaddies
R7
(9) Castle Bay
(3) Silverdale Chief
(10) Rose Crescent
(16) Madame Le Fay
R8
(5) Shoshone
(6) Je Suis Tiger
R9
(10) Destinys Girl
(7) Caminata
(5) Treasure State
(1) Canny Man
I was a big fan of the way she won at Avondale from a long way back. I hope she doesn't find herself too far back in this big field but I'm keen on her winning chance none the less
Main Danger
7 Caminata
F: 28X46B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Tony Pike )
Loves heavy going and has gone two good races this prep. Worked home well last time and drops in grade for this. Main danger
Next Best
5 Treasure State
F: 36XD5B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Jade Goodwin )
( T-O'Sullivan/Scott )
Improving with each run this prep. Gets a 4kgs claim and races well here
Consider
1 Canny Man
Dividend : $5.00, $2.30
Won
F: 63534B(7)W(59.0)
( J-Yuto Kumagai )
( T-O'Sullivan/Scott )
Racing well who has been good in his last couple of runs run at Te Rapa. A must include with the claim
Longer Odds
12 She's Apples
Dividend : $4.50
Place
F: 09520B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Kelsey Hannan )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Pulled up with a slow recovery last time after a very good second prior. Can redeem at longer odds
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 5, 7, 10, 12
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 5.00
Place1 1 $ 2.30
Place2 2 $ 2.10
Place3 12 $ 4.50
Quinella 1:2 $ 11.30
Trifecta 1:2:12 $ 290.90
First4 F4 1:2:12:16 $ 1898.50
Double 1 $ 168.30
Treble 4 $ 1633.20
Quaddie 8 $ 44050.50
Race 10 - SEE YOU @ TE RAPA TAVERN 2100
Time: 4:21 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 30000
Top Pick
7 Finest Wine
F: 03331B(15)W(56.0)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-David Greene )
Put together a hattrick of thirds before his 6.5 length last start win. Looks a good chance to repeat that at her home track
Main Danger
1 Seajetz
F: 8X415B(4)W(60.5)
( J-Yuto Kumagai )
( T-Paul Richards )
Game win at Hawera two back who ran well at Counties over the mile. Gets 2100 and Yuto's 4kg claim
Next Best
14 Indeem
F: X4303B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Chad Ormsby )
Going nice races this prep and coming into this a good last start third over 2000m and a trial win over 1300 since
Consider
4 Current Surge
F: 211X0B(11)W(56.5)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Put two wins a row during the summer including one on Wellington Cup day. Will improve from his resuming run. Extra ground and senior rider suits
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
13 Rising Road
Dividend : $5.50
Place
F: 21589B(7)W(54.0)
( J-Crystal Lindsay )
( T-Nicholas Bishara )
I quite like this mare today at the big value odds. She will enjoy the trip and had no luck over the mile last time
