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Race 1 - BENMORE MERINOS & RURAL TRANSPORT LTD MAIDEN
Time: 1:22 PM | Distance: 1800 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
8 Reelrose
Dividend : $2.70, $1.30
Won
F: 46232B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Danny Crozier )
Racing in very good honest form. Looks a big chance to win the first
Main Danger
12 It's Not Unusual
F: 69X7B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Akshay Balloo )
( T-Steven Woodsford )
It was quite a good performance fresh up with over a year off. Taken good market support and we expect should be in the finish
Next Best
3 Litigator
F: 40X37B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Denby-Rose Tait )
( T-Ross Beckett )
Very good fresh in a strong maiden during Cup week. Wide last start on the synthetic. Can redeem
Consider
1 Benji's Boy
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 26465B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Brandon May )
( T-M & M Pitman )
Always running on in his races and a must include in multiples
Longer Odds
9 Diamond Alley
F: X3093B(11)W(56.5)
( J-Abdul Najib )
( T-Trent Yesberg )
She is certainly capable and did make up nice ground for third last start. Odds hope
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 3, 8, 9, 12
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 2.70
Place1 8 $ 1.30
Place2 2 $ 2.30
Place3 1 $ 2.40
Quinella 2:8 $ 13.40
Trifecta 8:2:1 $ 87.00
First4 F4 8:2:1:3 $ 267.50
Treble 8+ $ 265.30
Race 2 - COCHRANES FARM MACHINERY
Time: 1:53 PM | Distance: 1800 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
11 Abit Sassy
F: 59235B(1)W(55.5)
( J-Denby-Rose Tait )
( T-Ross Beckett )
Very unlucky last time. Gets the apprentice claim and the ace draw. She just needs to see out the trip but we get what I thought was value each way odds on this runner
Main Danger
4 Colossal
Dividend : $7.00, $2.50
Won
F: 08035B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Mahipal Singh )
( T-Parsons/Ramhit )
On speed runner who has been good his last couple of runs. On the quick back up from Boxing Day
Next Best
3 Smooth Operator
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 1X503B(9)W(58.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Stephanie Faulkner )
A good third last time to the races but his best runs have come at Invercargill
Consider
8 How Unusual
F: 93219B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Lee Callaway )
( T-Emma Wyatt )
She may of found 2200 too far last start. Winner prior and drops back to 1800m here
Longer Odds
12 Telling Tales
F: 00X78B(2)W(55.5)
( J-Abdul Najib )
( T-John Blackadder )
Third up with the apprentice claim. Ready for 1800m now
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
3, 4, 8, 11, 12
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 7.00
Place1 4 $ 2.50
Place2 7 $ 2.00
Place3 3 $ 2.20
Quinella 4:7 $ 16.40
Trifecta 4:7:3 $ 228.50
First4 F4 4:7:3:12 $ 3496.50
Double 4 $ 25.50
Treble 8+ $ 265.30
Quaddie 4 $ 2862.40
Race 3 - ENTAIN-NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE MAIDEN
Time: 2:24 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
7 Amiinit
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 520X2B(9)W(56.0)
( J-Lee Callaway )
( T-John Blackadder )
Showed good ability her first racing prep and her trial before running very well fresh up into second. Looks hard to beat today
Main Danger
2 Zoom
F: 777X3B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Ngakau Hailey )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
Beaten 8 lengths behind Sinbin fresh up but that was Trentham and we expect a good showing here
Next Best
9 Infernape
F: 6B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Kin Kwo )
( T-Danny Crozier )
Made some ground on debut and should only improve off that
Consider
6 The Chrome Nun
F: 5X069B(10)W(57.5)
( J-Denby-Rose Tait )
( T-Lyn Prendergast )
Been a touch unlucky in running recently paying a much bigger price. Worth including in multiples
Longer Odds
1 Tail Lights
Dividend : $6.80, $1.60
Won
F: 244X0B(8)W(57.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-M & M Pitman )
Should improve from her fresh up run. Last prep was very honest
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 6, 7, 9
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 6.80
Place1 1 $ 1.60
Place2 5 $ 3.60
Place3 7 $ 1.20
Quinella 1:5 $ 42.10
Trifecta 1:5:7 $ 194.30
First4 F4 1:5:7:6 $ 1317.40
Double 4 $ 25.50
Treble 8+ $ 265.30
Quaddie 4 $ 2862.40
Race 4 - COUPLAND BAKERIES
Time: 3:00 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
4 Westwood
F: 2X583B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Meg Cunneen )
On speed runner who brings very good form from the north. Off that form will be very hard to beat
Main Danger
2 Justanace
Dividend : $4.80, $1.80
Won
F: 60732B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Abdul Najib )
( T-M & M Pitman )
His last two runs have been much better in third and second. Should race well here
Next Best
5 The Roaring Tiger
F: 0X093B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Corey Campbell )
( T-Rae/Williams )
Aggressive to be handy in running last time and it worked. Expect the same here
Consider
3 Tadita
Dividend : $2.90
Place
F: 268X5B(9)W(58.0)
( J-Akshay Balloo )
( T-Steven Woodsford )
Can only be fitter for her fresh up run. Draw is no help though
Longer Odds
11 Patton
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: 45928B(11)W(56.0)
( J-Ruvanesh Muniandy )
( T-Nayton Mitchell )
Very good run on the synthetic two back then struggled on the very heavy track on Boxing Day. Will enjoy the better going. Good chance at the value odds
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 3, 4, 5, 11
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 4.80
Place1 2 $ 1.80
Place2 3 $ 2.90
Place3 11 $ 2.70
Quinella 2:3 $ 20.60
Trifecta 2:3:11 $ 211.50
First4 F4 2:3:11:9 $ 1856.40
Double 2 $ 24.00
Treble 2 $ 341.20
Quaddie 4 $ 2862.40
Race 5 - VALLI VINEYARDS & BREENS CONSTRUCTION MAIDEN
Time: 3:35 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
4 Yoshime
F: 83B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Ngakau Hailey )
( T-John Blackadder )
She was quite unlucky last time when third and does look the horse to beat
Main Danger
3 Pierrogrine
Dividend :
Place
F: 3403B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Lee Callaway )
( T-Kennedy/Furlong )
A nice last start performance for third at Ashburton. Main danger
Next Best
9 Embellier
F: 007B(6)W(55.0)
( J-Abdul Najib )
( T-M & M Pitman )
Showed good ability at the trials but failed raceday. Was ok last time
Consider
Insufficient Runners
Longer Odds
5 Irish Moss
F: 4848XB(4)W(56.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Hasn’t shown much until a recent trial when winning very well. Giving a chance off that
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
3, 4, 5, 9
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 2.60
Place1 6 $ 1.90
Place2 1 $ 3.30
Quinella 1:6 $ 12.80
Trifecta 6:1:3 $ 49.30
First4 F4 6:1:3:4 $ 89.20
Double 2 $ 24.00
Treble 2 $ 341.20
Quaddie 4 $ 2862.40
Race 6 - COMMODORE HOTEL MAIDEN
Time: 4:10 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
10 Zlatna
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 44852B(1)W(55.0)
( J-Corey Campbell )
( T-Rae/Williams )
Comes into this on the fresh side but was very good during the NZ Cup Carnival for second. A good chance to go one better here
Main Danger
1 Atlantic City
F: 690X2B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Mickle Weastell )
Led fresh up and was game into second. Will go close with a similar effort
Next Best
3 Here I Am
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 68543B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-M & M Pitman )
Good third last time but raced keenly over the middle stages. Just needs to settle
Consider
6 Gangsta Granny
Dividend : $10.30, $2.20
Won
F: 40045B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Brett Murray )
( T-Ashley Frye )
Her last couple of runs have been honest enough to include in multiples
Longer Odds
11 Smokin' Josie
F: NoneB(7)W(55.0)
( J-Denby-Rose Tait )
( T-Meg Cunneen )
On debut and she trialed nicely enough for today
Betting Suggestions
Quaddies
R6
(10) Zlatna
(1) Atlantic City
(3) Here I Am
R7
(12) Say Satono
(5) Iffididit
(2) Follow Your Dreams
(8) Sassy Chouxs