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Race 1 - BARFOOT & THOMPSON ELLERSLIE IS BACK 1200
Time: 3:31 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 55000
Top Pick
1 Ethereal Star
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 6X872B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Impressive start to career as a 2yo last season and sent to Melbourne for the winter. Didn't follow on then and brought back, having its first race at Pukekohe on Boxing Day. Looked to be back to best there and can take this out
Main Danger
2 Merchant Queen
Dividend : $4.40, $1.50
Won
F: 1X1B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Two starts, two wins and second last time franked the form with a win this week
Next Best
3 Rayet
F: 11B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-B & R Foote )
Came to debut two back with expectations and didn't disappoint. Improved to win easily again last time, showing a nice turn of pace. Good draw
Consider
4 Egyptian Queen
F: 6X213B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that showed good ability when winning by over four lengths at Taupo in October. Only the one race since and will come on for that
Longer Odds
5 Funfetti
F: 152B(8)W(56.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
Won on debut and then performed well when taken south to the Riccarton Cup meeting. Resumes and goes well fresh up
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 2 $ 4.40
Place1 2 $ 1.50
Place2 1 $ 1.50
Place3 7 $ 1.90
Quinella 1:2 $ 8.10
Trifecta 2:1:7 $ 77.90
First4 F4 2:1:7:4 $ 151.60
Double 2 $ 3.70
Treble 2 $ 242.20
Quaddie 2 $ 602.90
Race 2 - STELLA ARTOIS 1200
Time: 4:06 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 45000
Top Pick
1 Maracatu
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 41B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that led and went clear in only second run. Finished strongly over 1100m then so expect that extra 100m will be to advantage
Main Danger
8 Sister Ping
F: 3B(8)W(54.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Another Te Akau runner that ran on the pace with Maracatu on debut and then outpaced over the latter stages. Hard to see it reversing that from wide draw
Next Best
2 So Naive
Dividend : $5.00, $1.20
Won
F: 14B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Wallace/Cooksley )
Won on debut in October when well supported but outclassed in 3yo race on New Years Day. Looks best of the rest
Consider
5 Hard Attack
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 2X05B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Steven Cole )
Rails draw and likes to run on the pace. Sam Spratt the ideal rider
Longer Odds
7 Elegant Jazz
F: 4352B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-TeamRogerson )
Resumed with a good run to get with a 1/2 length of The Victress and that's good form
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 5, 7, 8
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 5.00
Place1 2 $ 1.20
Place2 1 $ 1.20
Place3 5 $ 1.80
Quinella 1:2 $ 3.10
Trifecta 2:1:5 $ 35.50
First4 F4 2:1:5:3 $ 141.50
Double 2 $ 3.70
Treble 2 $ 242.20
Quaddie 2 $ 602.90
Race 3 - BENT DOWN ON ONE KNEE BEN MASTERS 1500
Time: 4:41 PM | Distance: 1500 m | Prize $ 55000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
1 Talisker
Dividend : $1.10
Place
F: X1112B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Showed itself to have ability as a 2yo and came back after the winter spelled a much improved galloper. Has won three of four starts, the last two in stakes company. Then ran Crocetti close at Riccarton and looks a class above here
Main Danger
4 Fortunate Son
Dividend : $12.90, $2.40
Won
F: 12B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Brought good trial form to its debut and won well. Just the one race for a close second since and looks promising
Next Best
6 To Catch A Thief
F: X3333B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Richardson/Norvall )
Maiden that sure is consistent, having run 9 thirds from its 10 starts! Has gone close a few times and will be in the finish from good draw
Consider
3 What You Wish For
F: X2243B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Warren Kennedy rode The Weapon to win last time and has opted for this one this time. We're going with that. Rails draw
Longer Odds
8 Tulsi
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 43337B(6)W(55.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-D & B Weatherley )
Shaping nicely this campaign and not without a chance of finishing in a place
Betting Suggestions
Quaddies
R3
(1) Talisker
R4
(2) Legarto
R5
(5) Rebecchi
(1) City Gold Ready
R6
(9) Francee
(4) Urban Myth
(8) Impresa
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 4 $ 12.90
Place1 4 $ 2.40
Place2 8 $ 1.70
Place3 1 $ 1.10
Quinella 4:8 $ 28.10
Trifecta 4:8:1 $ 136.20
First4 F4 4:8:1:3 $ 542.50
Double 4 $ 15.00
Treble 2 $ 242.20
Quaddie 2 $ 602.90
Race 4 - ELSDON PARK AOTEAROA CLASSIC PREVIEW
Time: 5:16 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 65000
Top Pick
2 Legarto
Dividend : $1.60, $1.30
Won
F: 1X310B(3)W(58.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-K & B Kelso )
What can we say ... such a lovely mare, full of class and easy winner of a trial to prepare. Bigger races ahead but wins this on the way through
Main Danger
6 Wild Night
F: 37X31B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that toughed it out to win well at Pukekohe on Boxing Day. Interesting that Opie doesn't ride but Warren Kennedy a very able deputy
Next Best
4 Sacred Satono
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 21718B(6)W(54.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Wallace/Cooksley )
Good enough to beat Babylon Berlin two back before finding the opposition too good in the Railway. Bypassed the Telegraph yesterday and looks the only other likely contender
Consider
1 Sharp 'N' Smart
Dividend :
Place
F: 4X90XB(1)W(60.0)
( J-Bailey Rogerson )
( T-TeamRogerson )
Didn't recapture best form when resuming in September. Freshened since and, while it will be wanting further, might sprint well fresh
Longer Odds
5 Tevere
F: 7X692B(7)W(54.0)
( J-Niranjan Parmar )
( T-Moroney/Gerard )
Not a bad galloper on its day and could add value to the multis
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 4, 5, 6
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 1.60
Place1 2 $ 1.30
Place2 4 $ 1.80
Quinella 2:4 $ 2.70
Trifecta 2:4:1 $ 46.70
First4 F4 2:4:1:7 $ 333.20
Double 4 $ 15.00
Treble 2+ $ 168.20
Quaddie 2 $ 602.90
Race 5 - GINGERNUTS SALVER
Time: 5:51 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 100000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
5 Rebecchi
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 771B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
This gelding signalled its potential two back, when looking dangerous but not getting clear run. Then bolted in by nearly six lengths 11 days ago, despite coming out of gate 10. Exciting prospect
Main Danger
1 City Gold Ready
F: 2414B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Tony Pike )
Tony Pike trained 3yo that came home strongly over 1600m two back to clear maidens, and only third time of asking. Finished well, to finish within five lengths of Orchestral, at Pukekohe on New Years Day. Now up to 2100m
Next Best
9 War Of Succession
F: 8331B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Another that looks to be on the up, winning nicely for Te Akau 5 weeks ago. Opie rides
Consider
2 High Country
Dividend : $3.70
Place
F: 31B(10)W(57.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Tony Pike )
Tony Pike's 'second best' but a contender, being a last start winner and stepping up to 2100m for the first time
Longer Odds
14 Saxs 'n' Silks
F: 2294B(7)W(55.0)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-O'Sullivan/Scott )
Not far away in a 3yo stakes race last start and proven at distance
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 5, 9, 14
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 12.40
Place1 6 $ 3.30
Place2 2 $ 3.70
Place3 5 $ 2.00
Quinella 2:6 $ 69.70
Trifecta 6:2:5 $ 812.20
First4 F4 6:2:5:4 $ 15317.40
Double 6 $ 28.10
Treble 2+ $ 168.20
Quaddie 4 $ 1800.10
Race 6 - AUCKLAND CO-OP TAXIS 1500
Time: 6:31 PM | Distance: 1500 m | Prize $ 55000
Top Pick
9 Francee
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 1X421B(9)W(55.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Te Akau and Opie Bosson look very hard to beat hear. Twice a winner in just 7 starts, that should probably have been three wins as it was a bit stiff two back. Came home strongly to win last start and extra 100m today just perfect
Main Danger
4 Urban Myth
F: 13X61B(8)W(57.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-James/Wellwood )
This galloper is a bit better than its formline would suggest. Has come back from a 5 month spell looking a lot stronger and evidenced that with comfortable win last time, second up
Next Best
8 Impresa
F: 24745B(10)W(55.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Janenne Dalley )
Just a length behind Rudyard last start and will have taken improvement. Joe Doyle provides the x factor this time
Consider
2 Rudyard
Dividend : $6.50, $2.00
Won
F: X4132B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Tony Pike )
Tony Pike runner that came fast and just missed on Boxing Day, after getting a long way back. Inside draw and can't be left out of calculations
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
10 Bella Luce
F: 4X577B(5)W(54.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-S & E Clotworthy )
Not far off them on Boxing Day and early money has come for it. Watch tote
