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Seventh and over 4 lengths off the winner at Rotorua last time ... but that doesn't tell the real story as, having stepped up to 1950m, it had plenty to give at the end but couldn't get a run
Main Danger
5 So The Fox
F: 99876B(5)W(59.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Jim Collett )
Craig Grylls climbed aboard last start and an improved effort it was. Suited by the extra distance today
Next Best
14 Wanda Lu
F: 00392B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-M & K Murdoch )
Money came for it on Wednesday and it ran home strongly for second. Up in distance today, a quick back up
Consider
13 Grace 'N' Glory
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: 06933B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Mark Brosnan )
Has the form and well drawn but best form has come on the wetter tracks
Longer Odds
7 Text Regrets
F: 46960B(11)W(59.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Wayne Hillis )
Disappointed last time but prior runs OK
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
4, 5, 7, 13, 14
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 15.20
Place1 1 $ 4.50
Place2 12 $ 3.60
Place3 13 $ 2.50
Quinella 1:12 $ 100.90
Trifecta 1:12:13 $ 1732.10
First4 F4 1:12:13:10 $ 3354.60
Double 1 $ 21.40
Quaddie 1 $ 1114.20
Race 2 - DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS 1200
Time: 1:10 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
4 Pour The Wine
Dividend : $2.10, $1.30
Won
F: 304X1B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-P & D Williams )
It what was its first run for 6 months, this 4yo won with a leg in the air when resuming here on New Year's day. Improves and can lead them home again
Main Danger
5 Caravella
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 4X131B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Niranjan Parmar )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that finished strongly to make it two wins from three starts last time. Up a rating band but looks progressive
Next Best
2 Gwen's Daughter
F: 25210B(5)W(58.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Frank Ritchie )
Wasn't surprised to see this one fade over the last bit after being used up to get to the lead from gate 13. Improved for that run
Consider
1 Lilhoovesgotmoves
Dividend :
Place
F: 0X350B(3)W(59.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Bryce Revell )
Hasn't gone so well in last two but with scratching of Academy Award, comes into play as a chance
Longer Odds
6 Dame Lilibic
F: 0X118B(2)W(55.5)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Michelle Bradley )
Small field and looks like the best of the 'roughies'
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 4 $ 2.10
Place1 4 $ 1.30
Place2 5 $ 2.10
Quinella 4:5 $ 2.70
Trifecta 4:5:1 $ 23.40
First4 F4 4:5:1:6 $ 50.70
Double 1 $ 21.40
Treble 4+ $ 82.20
Quaddie 1 $ 1114.20
Race 3 - BRIGHTHILL FARM YEARLING DRAFT MAIDEN 1300
Time: 1:45 PM | Distance: 1300 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
5 Withallmyfaith
F: 2B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Jenna Mahoney )
Two trial wins prior to debut at Ruakaka earlier this month. Money was there for it and it ran well for second, and will be better for that experience
Main Danger
14 Electric Dream
F: 56B(1)W(55.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Rae/Williams )
Promising run at huge odds when on debut in October and then put away to develop. Resumed two weeks ago and would have gone close had it got a clear run. Rails draw
Next Best
10 Fashion Delight
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 24603B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-P & D Williams )
Has to be a strong chance on previous (strong finishing) run and Williams/Kennedy partnership hard to beat
Consider
4 Full Moon Fever
F: 27527B(13)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Tony Pike )
Has ability, good trainer and good jockey ... but drawn right out wide
Longer Odds
12 On Song
F: 6B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-S & E Clotworthy )
Was striding out well towards the finish on debut and might be quite useful
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
4, 5, 10, 12, 14
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 9.10
Place1 7 $ 2.80
Place2 18 $ 3.80
Place3 10 $ 2.30
Quinella 7:18 $ 69.90
Trifecta 7:18:10 $ 1357.30
First4 F4 7:18:10:14 $ 5455.10
Double 7 $ 30.20
Treble 4+ $ 82.20
Quaddie 1 $ 1114.20
Race 4 - AUCKLAND CO-OP TAXIS MAIDEN 1300
Time: 2:20 PM | Distance: 1300 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
8 Morning Star
F: 8X2B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Jenna Mahoney )
Unlucky not to win when resuming at Ruakaka after 9 months off the track. Better for the run and very hard to beat
Main Danger
7 Rockin Rosie
Dividend : $2.70, $1.30
Won
F: 3352B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Finished on strongly over the 1100m two weeks ago and will be better suited by this extra 200m. Sam Weatherley has a good strike rate for this stable
Next Best
4 Perry Street
F: 03B(12)W(58.5)
( J-Lynsey Satherley )
( T-Jenna Mahoney )
Huge run at second start when at 56/1, coming home strongly for a close up third. That was despite being checked and knocked back towards the rear, mid race
Consider
2 Billy Peach
F: 2XB(7)W(58.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Denise Venn )
Looked to be a good prospect in only race to date last August. Resumes and we'll have to see how it has developed, but not leaving out
Longer Odds
1 Loose Change
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: X7935B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-M & K Murdoch )
Wiremu Pinn will be keen to get his first win since returning from Australia and might surprise with this one here today
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 4, 7, 8
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 2.70
Place1 7 $ 1.30
Place2 1 $ 2.30
Place3 6 $ 3.00
Quinella 1:7 $ 7.40
Trifecta 7:1:6 $ 88.60
First4 F4 7:1:6:15 $ 1161.40
Double 7 $ 30.20
Treble 4+ $ 82.20
Quaddie 1 $ 1114.20
Race 5 - JOIN THE BGP KM PUNTERS CLUB VIA TAB.CO.NZ 1400
Time: 2:55 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
2 Tanganyika
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 131B(7)W(58.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-O'Sullivan/Scott )
Here's a galloper of genuine ability. Won comfortably to make it two wins from three starts at Taupo last time. Opie rode then and Joe Doyle takes over today, having ridden Antrim Coast last time
Main Danger
5 Almaceta
F: 8X1B(1)W(55.0)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Nice winner out of the Stephen Marsh stable, when resuming 3 weeks ago. Had just the one run prior, in May of last year, so will have a lot of improvement to come
Next Best
1 Antrim Coast
F: 24115B(3)W(58.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Only time out of the money was last time when fifth, in a strong 3yo race. Has been running and winning in good company and up to winning this with the right run
Consider
6 Glitzy Glory
F: 4X15B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Looks the best of the Te Akau runners and they're always to be considered
Longer Odds
8 Tide And Time
F: 834X1B(6)W(55.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Rae/Williams )
Had to do it the hard way after drawing wide when resuming so good effort to finish over them
Betting Suggestions
Quaddies
R5
(2) Tanganyika
(5) Almaceta
(1) Antrim Coast
R6
(10) Cornelia
(1) Marengo
R7
(1) Liquid Fire
(5) Promised Land
(8) Jack In The Box
R8
(8) Sharp Dressed Man
(2) Neighbourhood
(13) Thatsallshewrote
Quaddies % to a $20 stake:
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 5, 6, 8
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 28.20
Place1 4 $ 5.00
Place2 2 $ 1.20
Place3 3 $ 2.30
Quinella 2:4 $ 45.70
Trifecta 4:2:3 $ 793.00
First4 F4 4:2:3:1 $ 2924.20
Double 4 $ 15.60
Quaddie 4 $ 20299.70
Race 6 - EL ROCA AT KARAKA 1200
Time: 3:32 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
10 Cornelia
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 1B(9)W(55.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-S & K Alexander )
Big home reputation and came off a dominant trial win to show a bit of class when winning on debut at Taupo just prior to year end. Really liked the way it responded when asked for it in the last 100m
Main Danger
1 Marengo
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 15X2B(2)W(59.5)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-P & D Williams )
Clearly a big danger after its nice run for second when resuming. Went out favourite that day and ran a bit green so there will be improvement
Next Best
2 Swerve
F: X6346B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Kozzi Asano )
( T-Davina Waddell )
Has ability and not far behind Pour The Wine last time
Consider
5 Sorella
F: 9X381B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Ashvin Goindasamy )
( T-P & D Williams )
Nice run to the line to win last time and gives the Williams stable a strong hand in the race
Longer Odds
4 Salonius
Dividend : $15.50, $3.10
Won
F: 39X58B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Annabelle Johnson )
Putting this in as our 'roughie' on the back of the way Kelly Myers is riding since her return
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 4, 5, 10
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 15.50
Place1 4 $ 3.10
Place2 1 $ 1.40
Place3 10 $ 1.40
Quinella 1:4 $ 17.40
Trifecta 4:1:10 $ 219.70
First4 F4 4:1:10:9 $ 4188.50
Double 4 $ 15.60
Treble 4 $ 392.80
Quaddie 4 $ 20299.70
Race 7 - FIRST YEARLINGS BY HELLO YOUMZAIN 2200
Time: 4:07 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
1 Liquid Fire
Dividend : $3.40, $1.50
Won
F: 68212B(5)W(59.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Ralph Manning )
Just beaten in the Dunstan Final and its experience (and ability) should win the day today. Canheroc was just behind in third place then and we thought that one might have won the wellington Cup yesterday had it got a run earlier
Main Danger
5 Promised Land
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 7171B(3)W(58.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Tony Pike )
Tony Pike runner with only the four starts and won its first run at middle distance last time out at Taupo. Did it well and might go back to back
Next Best
8 Jack In The Box
F: 86921B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Diane Andersen )
Led them a merry chase to win by 8 lengths at Hastings last time. That warrants a closer look at its chances here
Consider
4 Devoted
F: 5X714B(8)W(58.0)
( J-Jessica Allen )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Won two back and finished it off well last time. Good apprentice brings 3kg claim
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
13 All Shook Up
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 48428B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Stephen Ralph )
A bit unlucky last start when trying to find a way through ... and prior run for second was useful. Sam Spratt now rides
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 4, 5, 8, 13
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 3.40
Place1 1 $ 1.50
Place2 5 $ 1.60
Place3 13 $ 2.10
Quinella 1:5 $ 5.90
Trifecta 1:5:13 $ 60.70
First4 F4 1:5:13:2 $ 397.50
Double 1+ $ 8.70
Treble 4 $ 392.80
Quaddie 4 $ 20299.70
Race 8 - ELLERSLIE EVENTS 1400
Time: 4:42 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
8 Sharp Dressed Man
F: 71B(9)W(59.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-O'Sullivan/Scott )
Did little in first run when on debut as a 4yo, albeit there was money for it. But proved that all wrong with emphatic victory at Taupo three weeks ago and can go in again
Main Danger
2 Neighbourhood
Dividend : $5.10, $2.00
Won
F: 545X2B(1)W(60.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-O'Sullivan/Scott )
Resumed pre Christmas and what a run it was, coming fast late and just missing. Gives stable a strong hand in this race. Rails draw
Next Best
13 Thatsallshewrote
F: 388X2B(12)W(57.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Moroney/Gerard )
Looked likely when resuming on Boxing Day but run out of it by a decent galloper. Fitter now
Consider
12 Midnight Scandal
F: 74316B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-S & K Alexander )
Forget last run in a conditions race. Win prior in a maiden suggested there was more to come and gets every chance from gate 2 today
Longer Odds
9 Bella Waters
F: 410B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-M & K Murdoch )
Just the three runs and Warren Kennedy resumes his acquaintance with it
