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Race 1 - TONY CONNORS MEMORIAL MAIDEN
Time: 12:43 PM | Distance: 1150 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
7 Pomalo
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 45002B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Tanya Jonker )
( T-Jackie Burrows )
Huge run on Wednesday and she was quite unlucky not to win. I think she is a nice each way chance to open the day
Main Danger
3 The Immigrant
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 580X1B(7)W(60.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-M & M Pitman )
He was impressive with the way he won on his Southern debut on Wednesday. Market confident he can do it again
Next Best
1 La Cerveza
F: 240B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Kin Kwo )
( T-Richard Didham )
Making Southern Debut. Comes into this with 3 runs best came on the Synthetic. Trialed well on the Synthetic to prepare but untried on heavy ground. Has plenty of speed
Consider
2 Spot On Time
F: 6B(9)W(58.5)
( J-None )
( T-Terri Rae )
Should take natural race experience benefit from debut. I imagine he will show more early speed than his debut
Longer Odds
6 Zac The Lad
Dividend : $3.00, $1.40
Won
F: 6XB(4)W(57.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Meg Cunneen )
His debut run in August on Heavy ground had merit and a chance here at big odds
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 3, 6, 7
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 3.00
Place1 6 $ 1.40
Place2 7 $ 1.60
Place3 3 $ 1.60
Quinella 6:7 $ 7.10
Trifecta 6:7:3 $ 33.10
First4 F4 6:7:3:1 $ 160.60
Double 6+ $ 3.10
Quaddie 6+ $ 467.80
Race 2 - ENTAIN - NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE
Time: 1:17 PM | Distance: 1150 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
6 Motiontime
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 22223B(8)W(56.0)
( J-Abdul Najib )
( T-M & M Pitman )
Has plenty of speed and she has been stiff not to break maidens yet. The one to beat
Main Danger
1 Daphne Dior
Dividend : $6.40, $1.70
Won
F: 702B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Corey Campbell )
( T-S & M Smith )
Very good second at Kurow last start and must rate a good chance here
Next Best
3 Elusive Annie
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 7X473B(6)W(57.5)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Nayton Mitchell )
On speed runner who was good at Greymouth on Wednesday
Consider
8 L'Ament
F: 47XB(2)W(56.0)
( J-Kin Kwo )
( T-Steven Woodsford )
Good effort last prep who can resume well today
Longer Odds
4 Divine Affair
F: 6B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Lee Callaway )
( T-Jess Land )
She wasn’t beaten too far on debut at Greymouth
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 1 $ 6.40
Place1 1 $ 1.70
Place2 6 $ 1.20
Place3 3 $ 1.30
Quinella 1:6 $ 7.00
Trifecta 1:6:3 $ 39.80
First4 F4 1:6:3:5 $ 743.10
Double 6+ $ 3.10
Treble 1 $ 164.60
Quaddie 6+ $ 467.80
Race 3 - PHOENIX MINERALS
Time: 1:50 PM | Distance: 1150 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
3 Third Decree
Dividend : $3.10, $2.00
Won
F: 02666B(7)W(55.5)
( J-Abdul Najib )
( T-M & M Pitman )
She was very good in the Listed Hazletts looked a big chance in the straight. I don’t think she enjoyed the ground which is a concern here but ability hard to beat
Main Danger
4 Express Coup
Dividend :
Place
F: 20603B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-M & M Pitman )
She ran very well on Wednesday. Should handle the ground and does rate the main danger
Next Best
7 Tengiz
F: 119X5B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Steven Woodsford )
Drops grade from his fresh up run into fifth. Should enjoy back to 75
Consider
2 Tap 'n' Go
F: 96815B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Denby-Rose Tait )
( T-Nikki White )
Very good two back who looks well suited with the 4kg apprentice claim today
Longer Odds
6 O'Jessica
F: 52044B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah )
( T-Andrew Carston )
I thought she was a great each way chance on Wednesday but went close into fourth. Leader who is always competitive
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 3, 4, 6, 7
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 3.10
Place1 3 $ 2.00
Place2 1 $ 3.50
Quinella 1:3 $ 16.70
Trifecta 3:1:4 $ 89.80
First4 F4 3:1:4:7 $ 217.40
Double 3+ $ 19.50
Treble 1 $ 164.60
Quaddie 6+ $ 467.80
Race 4 - MCMULLAN ITM/ GREYMOUTH STAR
Time: 2:23 PM | Distance: 1150 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
2 Berbizier
F: 14003B(9)W(59.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Rae/Williams )
Never travelled but worked home well on Wednesday. Can win this
Main Danger
6 Russian Rosette
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 07971B(3)W(59.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-M & M Pitman )
Was well supported to win on Wednesday. This race looks no harder so will be high on selections
Next Best
12 Lipa Mala
F: 07924B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Ran well on Wednesday after a good run two back. Track conditions suit
Consider
3 King Cougar
Dividend : $6.80, $1.90
Won
F: 83526B(5)W(59.5)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah )
( T-M & M Pitman )
Racing in good honest form. A fair effort last start on Boxing Day
Longer Odds
13 Gunnar
F: 04004B(3)W(59.0)
( J-None )
( T-M & M Pitman )
Ran a good race on Boxing Day who off that run can figure at longer odds
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 3, 6, 12, 13
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 6.80
Place1 3 $ 1.90
Place2 8 $ 2.00
Place3 6 $ 1.50
Quinella 3:8 $ 23.40
Trifecta 3:8:6 $ 94.80
First4 F4 3:8:6:12 $ 290.80
Double 3+ $ 19.50
Treble 1 $ 164.60
Quaddie 6+ $ 467.80
Race 5 - RECREATION HOTEL/ALEX HAYWARD/NOEL WAFER MEM MDN
Time: 3:00 PM | Distance: 1810 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
9 Zlatna
F: 48522B(7)W(55.5)
( J-Corey Campbell )
( T-Rae/Williams )
Big run two back at Riccarton during the Cup Carnival. Did well at Kurow last time looks ready for the extra distance and the one to beat
Main Danger
3 Sacred Dior
F: 264B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Tanya Jonker )
( T-S & M Smith )
All three runs have had merit. Did well last start when held up at a crucial stage. Rates the main danger to our top pick here
Next Best
2 O'Ceirins Dream
Dividend : $3.50, $1.40
Won
F: 47X32B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Both runs this prep been good. Led and a tidy run for second at Greymouth Wednesday
Consider
1 Ocean Light
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 56436B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-M & M Pitman )
Raced very well all his career so far. Hasn’t raced on heavy before which is a concern
Longer Odds
10 Blanche
Dividend : $2.60
Place
F: 00003B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah )
( T-M & M Pitman )
Had a soft trip on Wednesday and went a very good race for third. Odds chance
Betting Suggestions
Quaddies
R5
(9) Zlatna
(3) Sacred Dior
R6
(3) Billy Lid
(7) Telling Tales
(4) Snipers Dream
(8) Explosive Lass
R7
(1) The Buffer
(2) Vague
(7) Regal Dice
(14) Times Up