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This one short start punters off on the right foot. Came up against a good type on debut and then just missed a week ago. Just has to overcome draw
Main Danger
2 Horonuku
F: 2465B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Kozzi Asano )
( T-Trudy & Vaughan Keegan )
Just the four runs and close to winning. Held up at a crucial time last start
Next Best
1 Outer Focus
Dividend : $4.70, $1.50
Won
F: 3X45XB(4)W(58.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
First run in 5 months but looks good enough to head the rest of them home
Consider
8 Pradasphere
F: 78504B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Lucy Tanner )
Has gone a few good races and strong rider to get the best out of it
Longer Odds
3 Joe Romino
F: 360X5B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Ryan Bishop )
( T-Buddy Lammas )
Ex jockey doing well in the training ranks. Might boost the multis
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 1 $ 4.70
Place1 1 $ 1.50
Place2 6 $ 1.10
Place3 10 $ 5.50
Quinella 1:6 $ 3.10
Trifecta 1:6:10 $ 168.60
First4 F4 1:6:10:2 $ 513.40
Quaddie 1 $ 481.80
Race 2 - RIVERSTONE CAFE MAIDEN
Time: 3:17 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
3 Shameless Boy
Dividend : $3.00, $1.30
Won
F: NoneB(1)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Strong jockey/trainer partnership and this 3yo has looked a bit special in comfortably winning both its trial, prior to this debut. Rails draw to assist
Main Danger
2 Platinum Attack
F: 2B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Lovely debut run here two weeks ago and has the benefit of that experience today. Wide draw to overcome but expected to be there at the finish
Next Best
7 Brazenbelle
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 644B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Has run well in all three starts and looks the best of the rest
Consider
1 Just Ben
Dividend : $2.90
Place
F: 0X337B(9)W(58.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Gary Vile )
46 starts and yet to win, but 12 seconds says we just have to put it in, even for sentimental reasons
Longer Odds
9 Real Divine
F: NoneB(5)W(55.0)
( J-Lisa Allpress )
( T-Benner/Wynyard )
On debut and Lisa Allpress gets off Maggie McMuffin to ride. She's a good judge
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 3, 7, 9
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 3.00
Place1 3 $ 1.30
Place2 1 $ 2.90
Place3 7 $ 1.90
Quinella 1:3 $ 25.60
Trifecta 3:1:7 $ 145.50
First4 F4 3:1:7:4 $ 1107.00
Double 3 $ 13.70
Treble 3 $ 140.20
Quaddie 1 $ 481.80
Race 3 - HARCOURTS OTAKI HANDICAP
Time: 3:57 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
6 Leica Song
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 60X21B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Dan O'Leary )
Took them along from the front on home track back in November and then freshened. Will have improved further and very good horseman will have it spot on to return
Main Danger
9 Timing
F: 7317XB(7)W(57.0)
( J-Lisa Allpress )
( T-Ritchie/Murray )
Went well when winning a Open trial a month ago with Lisa up, can test them today
Next Best
8 Tasty Countess
F: 149X5B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Craig Ivil )
Taken to Riccarton Cup meeting when fresh up and ran very well, beaten just over a length. Fresh here, now resuming, and looks promising
Consider
5 Bow Street
F: 2221XB(3)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Stables gallopers need to be watched when they call up Craig Grylls
Longer Odds
2 Princessa Gold
F: 21520B(8)W(57.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Jeff Lynds )
Wide barrier draw and never in it last time but with Joe Doyle up today, is capable of being in the mix
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 5, 6, 8, 9
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 5.90
Place1 1 $ 2.10
Place2 3 $ 4.50
Place3 6 $ 1.90
Quinella 1:3 $ 50.10
Trifecta 1:3:6 $ 422.80
First4 F4 1:3:6:4 $ 9788.30
Double 3 $ 13.70
Treble 3 $ 140.20
Quaddie 1 $ 481.80
Race 4 - NEW WORLD OTAKI 3YO MAIDEN
Time: 4:34 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
4 Boy
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: NoneB(2)W(57.5)
( J-Kozzi Asano )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Ability has been talked about for a while and now making its debut. Early money has come for it
Main Danger
5 Head First
F: 62B(7)W(55.5)
( J-Lisa Allpress )
( T-Benner/Wynyard )
Led and kicked clear only to be caught, here two weeks ago. Lisa excels in these situations and now rides
Next Best
1 Platinum Designs
Dividend : $6.70, $1.40
Won
F: 77236B(8)W(57.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Might well have won two back at Hastings, if running straight
Consider
3 Manzappeal
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 0B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Better for debut run and trainer/jockey often not to be denied
Longer Odds
9 Let's Get Loose
F: 8X9B(4)W(55.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Chrissy Bambry )
Blew the start when resuming at Trentham and ran on well after. Odds look generous
Betting Suggestions
Quaddies
R5
(1) Blue Rata Boldness
(6) Spinayarn
R6
(5) The Mistress
(9) O'Riordan
R7
(2) Giannis
(5) Smug One
(4) Reggie Ruler
Quaddies % to a $20 stake:
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 3, 4, 5, 9
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 6.70
Place1 1 $ 1.40
Place2 4 $ 1.40
Place3 3 $ 2.20
Quinella 1:4 $ 6.80
Trifecta 1:4:3 $ 79.40
First4 F4 1:4:3:7 $ 417.20
Double 1 $ 6.10
Treble 3 $ 140.20
Quaddie 1 $ 481.80
Race 5 - VETS ON RIVERBANK MAIDEN
Time: 5:12 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
1 Blue Rata Boldness
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 9X429B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Trudy & Vaughan Keegan )
Excusing disappointing run last time in the hope it will bounce back. It was going OK prior, as were the stables other runners
Main Danger
6 Spinayarn
F: 6XB(1)W(58.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Interesting to see Kevin Myers have a runner ... and with Lily Sutherland on the reins, might be the one
Next Best
2 Zebadaya
F: 4X042B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Has shaped nicely in recent runs and capable of beating these ... but dropping back to 1600m today might be the challenge
Consider
10 Catherinenz
Dividend : $4.20, $1.60
Won
F: 87X73B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Has been going too well and from good stable, not to be taken into reckoning
Longer Odds
3 Tikemyson
F: 2857B(11)W(58.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Jaimee-Lee Lupton )
Showed a lot of promise when runner up on debut but hasn't gone on with it. Won't get a better chance than this
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 3, 6, 10
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 4.20
Place1 10 $ 1.60
Place2 1 $ 2.10
Place3 4 $ 4.80
Quinella 1:10 $ 13.50
Trifecta 10:1:4 $ 346.50
First4 F4 10:1:4:8 $ 2703.40
Double 1 $ 6.10
Treble 10 $ 110.40
Quaddie 1 $ 1160.90
Race 6 - CAVALLO FARM & CHRIS RUTTEN BLOODSTOCK HANDICAP
Time: 5:44 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
5 The Mistress
Dividend : $4.20, $1.40
Won
F: 241B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
This is a good mare, signalling its potential with a gutsy win at New Plymouth. Wide after coming out of gate 14, it did it the hard way and still kept on to the line
Main Danger
9 O'Riordan
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 66607B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Lisa Allpress )
( T-Benner/Wynyard )
Unlucky not to finish closer when resuming and better for run now. Lisa takes over from Craig Grylls
Next Best
1 Paddy Gift
F: 10014B(6)W(59.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Gary Vile )
Winer of two from last five and drawn well enough to be in contention
Consider
8 Moon Money
F: 17756B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Peter Didham )
Hasn't fulfilled promise it showed when winning maiden but conversely, not too far away in races. Wide draw to overcome but not dropping yet
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
2 Cheval de Foudre
F: 64619B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Jeff Lynds )
Has a lot of ability and a real chance in this, now back at this level
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 5, 8, 9
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 4.20
Place1 5 $ 1.40
Place2 12 $ 2.60
Place3 9 $ 2.20
Quinella 5:12 $ 17.10
Trifecta 5:12:9 $ 183.10
First4 F4 5:12:9:2 $ 1400.50
Double 5+ $ 12.50
Treble 10 $ 110.40
Quaddie 1 $ 1160.90
Race 7 - THE TELE OTAKI MAIDEN
Time: 6:15 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
2 Giannis
F: 0X363B(9)W(58.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Peter Didham )
Went a nice, steady race here last time and with the stable going so well, is the one to take a chance with
Main Danger
5 Smug One
Dividend : $9.40, $3.10
Won
F: NoneB(4)W(58.5)
( J-Lemmy Douglas )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
On debut. Second in most recent trial, with the third five lengths away.
Next Best
4 Reggie Ruler
Dividend : $4.70
Place
F: 6840XB(3)W(58.5)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Another runner from the Kevin Myers stable and looked very forward when winning a trial to prepare , two weeks ago. Nicely drawn and gets 3kg claim
Consider
9 Tuesday
F: 08684B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Ilone Kelly )
Improved run last start and has drawn the rails today
Longer Odds
10 Freyja's Goddess
F: 68X49B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Trudy & Vaughan Keegan )
went OK when resuming two back and looks the best of the 'roughies', if you're looking for something to boost your multis
