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Won a maiden hurdle well two back who was very good for second behind The Cossack in the Hawke's Bay Hurdle. Drops in class and I think very hard to beat
Main Danger
8 Brucie
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: X6432B(5)W(66.0)
( J-Shaun Fannin )
( T-Raymond Connors )
Making jumping debut who has been racing in good honest form on the flat. Stamina is no issue and I have heard he jumps well. Main danger to our top pick
Next Best
4 Odysseus
F: 7X092B(10)W(66.0)
( J-Portia Matthews )
( T-Stephen Beatson )
Jumped well on his hurdle debut for second behind Happy Star. Should run well off that
Consider
3 Obrigado
F: X4223B(2)W(66.0)
( J-Dean Parker )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Placed in all three jumps runs this prep and I expect him to run another good honest race
Longer Odds
5 Mr Fahrenheit
F: 08236B(6)W(66.0)
( J-Roisin Leech )
( T-Niall Quinn )
I think had excuses last start when racing over 2500. Placed in prior two jumps starts. Placed in a recent flat trial at Foxton and can represent some value
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 3, 4, 5, 8
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 3.20
Place1 1 $ 1.30
Place2 8 $ 1.30
Place3 11 $ 5.00
Quinella 1:8 $ 3.30
Trifecta 1:8:11 $ 80.90
First4 F4 1:8:11:6 $ 617.40
Treble 1 $ 80.30
Race 2 - STEWART BROWNE MEMORIAL HURDLE
Time: 11:25 AM | Distance: 3200 m | Prize $ 30000
Top Pick
3 Abu Dhabi
Dividend : $5.50, $1.80
Won
F: 6P228B(2)W(66.0)
( J-Hamish McNeill )
( T-S & E Clotworthy )
Has placed in his last two jumps starts when just beaten. I think he is a good chance to go one better
Main Danger
10 Rocking Good Time
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 6X582B(6)W(66.0)
( J-Shaun Phelan )
( T-Nelson/McDougal )
Making jumps debut with a strong trainer/jock combo. Going well on the flat with a recent second and looks a good chance on debut
Next Best
2 Banks Road
F: FPX02B(5)W(67.5)
( J-Emily Farr )
( T-Mark Brosnan )
A good second behind Nedwin and should run another one race here
Consider
4 Tahuroa Height
F: 4L235B(1)W(66.0)
( J-Michael Roustoby )
( T-Stephen Ralph )
Racing honestly over the jumps who found Wellington Hurdles track too heavy. His two placings prior including third two back in the Hawke's Bay Hurdles. A must include
Longer Odds
11 Ima Wonder
Dividend : $2.60
Place
F: X8936B(8)W(65.5)
( J-Charlie Case )
( T-P & J Brosnan )
At longer odds who was good for third in a recent hurdle start. Has a pretty good hurdle record from 4 starts
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 3, 4, 10, 11
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 5.50
Place1 3 $ 1.80
Place2 11 $ 2.60
Place3 10 $ 1.70
Quinella 3:11 $ 23.10
Trifecta 3:11:10 $ 164.30
First4 F4 3:11:10:5 $ 1508.70
Double 3 $ 19.40
Treble 1 $ 80.30
Quaddie 3 $ 507.20
Race 3 - PROPERTY BROKERS TAUMARUNUI 1400
Time: 12:00 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 30000
Top Pick
6 Superette
F: 129X6B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
I liked the way she found the line fresh up. Suited by 1400 second up and I expect good improvement with senior rider booked
Main Danger
2 Musigny Lass
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 93413B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Ben Foote )
Stormed home beating Turn The Ace two back. A good third here last time and is suited by the extra 200m here
Next Best
7 Windspeed
Dividend : $3.10, $1.30
Won
F: X0241B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
A filly with plenty of upside who was good winning here last time. Will run well today
Consider
8 Digger
F: 9X32B(9)W(56.0)
( J-Lynsey Satherley )
( T-Darrell Hollinshead )
Both his runs for second and third have been good this prep in similar races and a must include here
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
9 Our Jasmine
F: 021B(3)W(55.5)
( J-Niranjan Parmar )
( T-Gavin Opie )
Stormed home to win last time at Avondale in pretty impressive fashion. At longer odds with the claim
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 6, 7, 8, 9
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 3.10
Place1 7 $ 1.30
Place2 4 $ 3.40
Place3 2 $ 1.60
Quinella 4:7 $ 16.10
Trifecta 7:4:2 $ 103.70
First4 F4 7:4:2:6 $ 348.20
Double 3 $ 19.40
Treble 1 $ 80.30
Quaddie 3 $ 507.20
Race 4 - WAIKATO BUSY BEES MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE 3900
Time: 12:35 PM | Distance: 3900 m | Prize $ 20000
Top Pick
1 Magic Cannon
F: 9X026B(3)W(69.0)
( J-Emily Farr )
( T-Mark Brosnan )
He can put together a pretty good jumping performance on his day. I'm forgiving his last start before that was good here for second behind The Cossack. Can win
Main Danger
3 Locally Sauced
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 33337B(2)W(69.0)
( J-Gary Walsh )
( T-G & T Shaw )
On speed steeplechaser who has placed for third in his last four starts over the chase fences. Had a flat run since
Next Best
6 Quaff
F: 25534B(7)W(69.0)
( J-Charlie Case )
( T-John Wheeler )
A chaser who will keep improving with experience. Did well for fourth last time at Trentham
Consider
2 Keyboard Warrior
Dividend : $5.50, $1.80
Won
F: 55043B(6)W(69.0)
( J-Portia Matthews )
( T-Trevor Chambers )
Ran on well late for third at Wellington and is worth including
Longer Odds
8 Mokele Mbembe
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: FX099B(8)W(69.0)
( J-Hamish McNeill )
( T-Shelley Houston )
This guy gives me the impression that he will enjoy the steeple fences and can give cheek at odds
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 3, 6, 8
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 5.50
Place1 2 $ 1.80
Place2 3 $ 1.50
Place3 8 $ 2.70
Quinella 2:3 $ 11.00
Trifecta 2:3:8 $ 244.70
First4 F4 2:3:8:1 $ 664.60
Double 2 $ 28.90
Quaddie 3 $ 507.20
Race 5 - WOODS CONTRACTING STEEPLECHASE 3900
Time: 1:10 PM | Distance: 3900 m | Prize $ 30000
Top Pick
4 Raucous
F: X2351B(1)W(66.0)
( J-Shaun Phelan )
( T-Nelson/McDougal )
He was impressive winning at Rotorua winning 4.8 lengths beating most of his main rivals. Hard to beat
Main Danger
3 Carnaby
Dividend : $3.20, $1.60
Won
F: 3X032B(4)W(66.0)
( J-Shaun Fannin )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Placed in his last two starts Waikato Steeples and Rotorua Steeples. Main danger
Next Best
2 Mandalay
Dividend :
Place
F: 2PX73B(5)W(66.0)
( J-Dean Parker )
( T-Kevin Myers )
A honest steeplechaser who went good for third behind our top two picks at Rotorua. Won recent flat trial
Consider
Insufficient Runners
Longer Odds
1 Magic Wonder
F: 020P5B(3)W(70.0)
( J-Charlie Case )
( T-Jo Rathbone )
Great Northern Steeplechaser winner in 2020 who is racing below par recently but ability is there
Betting Suggestions
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 3 $ 3.20
Place1 3 $ 1.60
Place2 5 $ 4.70
Quinella 3:5 $ 23.60
Trifecta 3:5:2 $ 143.80
First4 F4 3:5:2:1 $ 404.70
Double 2 $ 28.90
Treble 3 $ 263.60
Quaddie 3 $ 507.20
Race 6 - COURTESY FORD RYDER STAKES
Time: 1:45 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 60000
Top Pick
6 Pacific Dragon
Dividend : $5.00, $1.80
Won
F: 55X31B(10)W(55.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Tony Pike )
She is a very good honest 2yo filly who won well at Ruakaka last time. Should handle the ground will be on speed and is the one to beat
Main Danger
2 Winexpress
F: 3013B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-O'Sullivan/Scott )
Had excuses last time at Avondale when getting back in a front runners race. Very good win prior and I do like his chances with Sam back on board
Next Best
7 Sophmaze
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 3311B(12)W(55.0)
( J-Lisa Allpress )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Won her last two and the Castletown last time. Trialed nicely at Foxton since
Consider
8 Wessex
F: 8X816B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Kozzi Asano )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Both wins have came on heavy. She was very good leading all the way at Avondale two back. Had excuses at Ruakaka when wide on Soft ground. Back to heavy suits
Longer Odds
5 Lycomedes
Dividend : $6.10
Place
F: 3B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-James/Wellwood )
A very good debut performance for third at Cambridge who can run well if he handles the heavy ground
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 5, 6, 7, 8
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 5.00
Place1 6 $ 1.80
Place2 7 $ 1.40
Place3 5 $ 6.10
Quinella 6:7 $ 6.40
Trifecta 6:7:5 $ 243.80
First4 F4 6:7:5:8 $ 2031.30
Double 6 $ 6.50
Treble 3 $ 263.60
Race 7 - NZ HUNTS ASSOCIATION DUKE OF GLOUCESTER CUP
Time: 2:20 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 30000
Top Pick
4 Peerless Warrior
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: 77225B(10)W(68.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Ralph Manning )
Two good second at Rotorua and Cambridge then had excuses at Ruakaka last time in a much stronger race. Looks very well placed to win
Main Danger
1 Hey Happy
Dividend : $16.10, $4.40
Won
F: 5140FB(7)W(70.0)
( J-Lisa Kennedy )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Back from Australia and did run second in quite a strong flat form race start back in April at Geelong
Next Best
3 Lucky Viking
F: 203X1B(3)W(69.0)
( J-Scotty MacNab )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Won well in a fresh up state at Hastings and comes from a strong stable for these amateur races
Consider
9 Enchanted Elle
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 32725B(12)W(67.0)
( J-Leigh Phelan )
( T-C & S Phelan )
A good honest mare who has placed in majority of starts this prep. A must include
Longer Odds
8 Zabdi
F: 45X08B(13)W(67.5)
( J-Jessica Grundy )
( T-S & E Clotworthy )
Can improve third up. He has shown good ability on wet ground. Longer odds hope
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 3, 4, 8, 9
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 16.10
Place1 1 $ 4.40
Place2 9 $ 2.20
Place3 4 $ 2.50
Quinella 1:9 $ 46.40
Trifecta 1:9:4 $ 483.70
First4 F4 1:9:4:2 $ 5646.30
Double 6 $ 6.50
Treble 3 $ 263.60
Race 8 - TAUMARUNUI RSA GOLD CUP
Time: 2:54 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
3 Hit The Road Jack
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 458X2B(7)W(55.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-C & S Phelan )
A very good stayer who is very versatile. Went massive fresh up over the mile storming home into second. The one to beat in the staying feature
Main Danger
1 River Run
Dividend : $3.80, $1.60
Won
F: X9611B(10)W(60.0)
( J-Kozzi Asano )
( T-Tony Pike )
He has won his last two starts very impressively at Te Rapa and Ruakaka. Main danger
Next Best
8 Shocking Penny
F: 01401B(8)W(54.0)
( J-Maria Sanson )
( T-Bob Autridge )
You can't really fault this mare likely to lead kept going here last time and gets in with 51kgs on her back
Consider
6 Mr Fabulous
F: X5243B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Lisa Allpress )
( T-Wayne Stempa )
A good honest CD galloper with Allpress up. Trip should hold no fears and is a must include
Longer Odds
4 Leitrim Lad
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 64115B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Eamonn Green )
Won here on heavy ground three back. Hurdle win two back and was good in the Whangarei Cup last time for fifth. Gets track to suit and a chance at longer odds
Betting Suggestions
Quaddies
R8
(3) Hit The Road Jack
(1) River Run
(8) Shocking Penny
(4) Leitrim Lad
R9
(15) Hot Shockolate
(5) Angelica
(9) El Noir
R10
(2) Aero De Paris
(7) Dawn Parade
(9) So Gorgeous
R11
(11) Eva Chiara
(9) Gnasher
(4) Odinpower
(5) The First Link
Quaddies % to a $20 stake:
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 1 $ 3.80
Place1 1 $ 1.60
Place2 3 $ 1.40
Place3 4 $ 2.20
Quinella 1:3 $ 5.30
Trifecta 1:3:4 $ 45.20
First4 F4 1:3:4:11 $ 549.80
Double 1 $ 9.00
Quaddie 1 $ 16145.70
Race 9 - NZ FARMERS LIVESTOCK 1200
Time: 3:29 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 30000
Top Pick
15 Hot Shockolate
F: 50841B(3)W(54.5)
( J-Ashvin Goindasamy )
( T-Bryce Revell )
I like this mare over the sprint trips and think she can make it back to back wins off a good win at Hastings last time
Main Danger
5 Angelica
F: 83X04B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Mubs Kareem )
( T-Richardson/Norvall )
She is improving with each start and now third up off a good fourth last time. She has good ability on heavy ground and is a defiant danger in this
Next Best
9 El Noir
F: 50514B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
She was quite smart winning two back who was good enough last time for fourth. Chance here
Consider
10 Oneroa
F: X3306B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
I think getting on heavy ground in this ground suits this mare. Struggled at Ruakaka last time. Two good thirds at Avondale and Counties earlier this prep. Worth including
Longer Odds
13 Red Inferno
Dividend : $8.60, $3.30
Won
F: 81X85B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Niranjan Parmar )
( T-Kylie Fawcett )
Has good heavy track form and now peaking third up this prep. Longer odds hope
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
5, 9, 10, 13, 15
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 13 $ 8.60
Place1 13 $ 3.30
Place2 8 $ 2.30
Place3 2 $ 4.10
Quinella 8:13 $ 26.00
Trifecta 13:8:2 $ 691.10
First4 F4 13:8:2:10 $ 5909.30
Double 1 $ 9.00
Treble 13 $ 2652.10
Quaddie 1 $ 16145.70
Race 10 - BOB & COLLEEN DONALDSON MEMORIAL 1400
Time: 4:04 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
2 Aero De Paris
F: 38X32B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Yuto Kumagai )
( T-O'Sullivan/Scott )
Third up off two good placings here over 1200. Looks suited to 1400 and deserves to be favourite
Main Danger
7 Dawn Parade
F: 66524B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Tony Pike )
Just missed on heavy ground two back at Hastings. A good performance last time at Ruakaka and the main danger here
Next Best
9 So Gorgeous
F: 40112B(9)W(54.0)
( J-Taiki Yanagida )
( T-Moroney/Gerard )
Put two wins in a row on heavy ground then ran massive for second in the Tauranga Classic. A must include in the quaddie
Consider
13 Bullybrook
Dividend : $4.50, $2.00
Won
F: 1X873B(11)W(54.0)
( J-Eilish Bragg )
( T-Ray Gavin )
Stepping up in grade but improving and comes into this off a good run for third here. Worth including in multiples
Longer Odds
6 Fonteyn
F: 15165B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Ashvin Goindasamy )
( T-Ralph Manning )
Gone two fair races since her impressive win three back. Stepping back in trip suits
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 6, 7, 9, 13
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 13 $ 4.50
Place1 13 $ 2.00
Place2 12 $ 4.50
Place3 3 $ 4.40
Quinella 12:13 $ 44.90
Trifecta 13:12:3 $ 731.90
First4 F4 13:12:3:1 $ 6318.20
Double 13+ $ 16.60
Treble 13 $ 2652.10
Quaddie 1 $ 16145.70
Race 11 - WOODS CONTRACTING 1400
Time: 4:39 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 30000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
11 Eva Chiara
F: 20X25B(11)W(57.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Good second fresh up before working home well into fifth here last time. Blinkers on and at good each way odds
Main Danger
9 Gnasher
F: 470X2B(5)W(58.0)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-S & E Clotworthy )
Flew home into second fresh up over 1200. Extra distance suits and is the clear main danger
Next Best
4 Odinpower
F: 1X833B(2)W(59.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Peter Huxtable )
Has gone two good races recently for third. Only .3L off the winner here last time. Should run well
Consider
5 The First Link
Dividend : $3.20
Place
F: 0X823B(14)W(59.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Brian McKeagg )
A very good performance at Matamata two back. He went good enough last start to suggest a good performance today
Longer Odds
7 Aurora Dolce
F: 0X734B(7)W(58.0)
( J-Taiki Yanagida )
( T-Moroney/Gerard )
Her recent two placings on heavy ground for third and fourths have been good. Chance at longer odds
