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Two good chances here for the Te Akau stable on their home track. Think this might be the best given its performance last start, when unlucky not to win
Main Danger
12 Qali Al Farrasha
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 4X22B(10)W(55.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Can't fault its form and Matt Cameron takes over. Just tends to get back a bit so gate 11 a concern
Next Best
10 Toko Ono
Dividend : $7.10, $2.30
Won
F: X7365B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-O'Sullivan/Scott )
Finished its race off well last start and won't be long before it wins one
Consider
11 Xrated
Dividend : $4.00
Place
F: 64X37B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-James/Wellwood )
Actually think this one has a bit of ability. Nice run when resuming
Longer Odds
2 Son Of Sun
F: 64349B(14)W(58.5)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Wallace/Cooksley )
Scratched
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 6, 10, 11, 12
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 7.10
Place1 10 $ 2.30
Place2 11 $ 4.00
Place3 12 $ 1.30
Quinella 10:11 $ 36.20
Trifecta 10:11:12 $ 185.90
First4 F4 10:11:12:9 $ 1695.90
Double 10 $ 13.80
Treble 10 $ 149.50
Race 2 - MATAMATA FUNCTION CENTRE MAIDEN 1600
Time: 2:15 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
5 Ever Charm
F: 35B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-O'Sullivan/Scott )
Favourite on debut at Rotorua after commanding win at Taupo trial to prepare. However, was a bit green and finished on for third. Things didn't got well in running at Taupo last time but recovered to fight on resolutely
Main Danger
11 Inspired By Art
Dividend : $2.90, $1.60
Won
F: 22B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
The ability is there and Te Akau might well get the win. Might well have won ob debut before running another nice second at Tauranga
Next Best
6 Let It Ride
Dividend : $2.90
Place
F: 4B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-O'Sullivan/Scott )
Had to like its debut run, coming home well after being slow away. Improves, with Sam Spratt now on the reins
Consider
7 Usain
F: 5B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-James/Wellwood )
Promising run on debut and will be better for the run
Longer Odds
1 Horonuku
F: 24654B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Tegan Newman )
( T-Trudy & Vaughan Keegan )
Interesting to see this one venture up from New Plymouth. Should like the 1600m too
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 5, 6, 7, 11
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 11 $ 2.90
Place1 11 $ 1.60
Place2 6 $ 2.90
Place3 4 $ 4.60
Quinella 6:11 $ 12.60
Trifecta 11:6:4 $ 355.90
First4 F4 11:6:4:5 $ 902.10
Double 10 $ 13.80
Treble 10 $ 149.50
Quaddie 11+ $ 62.10
Race 3 - WAIKATO BRANCH NZ FARRIER ASSOCIATION
Time: 2:45 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
7 Mini Mystic
F: 65245B(10)W(57.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Scott Wenn )
Has been close up in all runs since September and we thought very unlucky not to get home last start, when desperate for a run. With Kelly riding so well, should get it done today.
Main Danger
6 Chantari Bay
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 76315B(5)W(58.0)
( J-Tegan Newman )
( T-Bruce Manssen )
Beat a promising when too strong for them two back over 1400m and we thought a shade disappointing when stepped up to 1600m last week. Back to 1400m today and on the quick back up
Next Best
3 Opaea Joe
Dividend : $5.20, $2.00
Won
F: 30X94B(1)W(59.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Gavin Opie )
Much improved second up over the 1200m and now steps up to 1400m, both wins to date having come at 1600m. Likely to lead from rails draw
Consider
2 Sun And Heir
F: 21068B(7)W(60.0)
( J-Jessica Allen )
( T-Maxim Van Lierde )
Only 8 runs to date and only win was here back in September. Went nicely when winning a trial a week ago and likely to lead them today
Longer Odds
1 Mighty Bright
F: 945X0B(2)W(60.0)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Steven Cole )
Not a bad type last campaign. Better for resuming run and has drawn near the rails
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 3 $ 5.20
Place1 3 $ 2.00
Place2 4 $ 2.10
Place3 6 $ 2.10
Quinella 3:4 $ 17.30
Trifecta 3:4:6 $ 172.40
First4 F4 3:4:6:2 $ 454.10
Double 3+ $ 11.30
Treble 10 $ 149.50
Quaddie 11+ $ 62.10
Race 4 - PAPER PLUS MATAMATA 1400
Time: 3:20 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
3 Sophisticardo
F: 50X83B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
As much as we like Financier, this one looks the value bet at these odds. Has its share of ability and that was a nice run at Taupo at the end of last month. Craig Grylls sticks and favoured by the rails draw
Main Danger
2 Financier
Dividend : $2.50, $1.30
Won
F: 221X3B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Big chance. Can't deny its record, having been close up in every run and its resuming run at Tauranga 12 days ago was superb. If it hadn't been checked, it might well have won
Next Best
9 Sequoia Star
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: 52921B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-John Bary )
On pace runner that did it nicely at Hastings at the beginning of the month. Determined rider, riding well
Consider
6 Inca Belle
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: X2751B(2)W(54.5)
( J-Niranjan Parmar )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Made it four wins from just 11 starts last time and there's more to come. Home track
Longer Odds
8 Lord Jimmy
F: 02612B(5)W(54.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Denise Venn )
Up from a R60 but has been showing a lot of promise and you're getting good odds
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 3, 6, 8, 9
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 2.50
Place1 2 $ 1.30
Place2 6 $ 1.70
Place3 9 $ 2.50
Quinella 2:6 $ 5.60
Trifecta 2:6:9 $ 44.70
First4 F4 2:6:9:3 $ 189.70
Double 3+ $ 11.30
Treble 2+ $ 60.50
Quaddie 11+ $ 62.10
Race 5 - ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES 2YO MAIDEN
Time: 3:55 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
1 Unbridled Joy
Dividend : $1.90, $1.10
Won
F: 2B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that was good in three trials, prior to running well for second at Trentham on debut. Was warm favourite that day and will be again today, and should win with natural improvement
Main Danger
3 Osteria
F: NoneB(3)W(57.5)
( J-Ashvin Goindasamy )
( T-P & D Williams )
The obvious challenger and looks certain to make up the quinella. Stable is flying and this one won at the trials a week ago, without being extended
Next Best
4 Skymax
F: 2247B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Bailey Rogerson )
( T-TeamRogerson )
Behind Lotus last start but could reverse that in small field. Two good seconds to begin career
Consider
6 Lotus
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 36B(1)W(55.5)
( J-Joe Kamaruddin )
( T-Richardson/Norvall )
Tidy performance on debut and then considered good enough to take on the best 2yo's last start. Looks certain to be thereabouts
Longer Odds
7 Conflict
F: 7B(2)W(55.5)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-O'Sullivan/Scott )
Not too far away on debut and could place and boost the multis
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 3, 4, 6, 7
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 1.90
Place1 1 $ 1.10
Place2 8 $ 4.40
Place3 6 $ 1.90
Quinella 1:8 $ 17.90
Trifecta 1:8:6 $ 124.00
First4 F4 1:8:6:3 $ 397.50
Double 1+ $ 11.80
Treble 2+ $ 60.50
Quaddie 11+ $ 62.10
Race 6 - THE BOLTHOLDER MAIDEN 2000
Time: 4:30 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
10 Pure Delight
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 48734B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Lynsey Satherley )
( T-Chris Gibbs )
Excuse last run when, although finishing well, found the drop back to 1600m too much. Led and just caught in first run at 2000m previous start and back to middle distance, with Lynsey Satherley reunited, we like its chances
Main Danger
2 Beau Ondago
Dividend : $5.90
Place
F: 00802B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-John Williams )
Has been getting progressively better every run of its seven starts, albeit at huge odds. Shorter today, indicating its improved chance
Next Best
1 Rum And Rumour
F: 55743B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Ulrika Holmquist )
( T-Stephen Ralph )
Has been running well and probably its best run to date last time. Yet another rider takes the reins but this is a good apprentice with an allowance
Consider
11 Rita Bonita
F: 84553B(11)W(56.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Trudy & Vaughan Keegan )
Up from New Plymouth and money came for it last time when third
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
7 Salvin
F: X9496B(9)W(58.5)
( J-Jessica Allen )
( T-John Bell )
That was a good field it came up against when resuming and finished it off well. Takes improvement
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 7, 10, 11
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 5.80
Place1 5 $ 2.10
Place2 10 $ 1.80
Place3 2 $ 5.90
Quinella 5:10 $ 11.30
Trifecta 5:10:2 $ 271.30
First4 F4 5:10:2:13 $ 5961.10
Double 1+ $ 11.80
Treble 2+ $ 60.50
Race 7 - CENTIGRADE 2000
Time: 5:02 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
1 Extortion
F: 62512B(3)W(60.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Cody Cole )
Gutsy performance to win at Rotorua and loomed to win last time, only to be run out of it. Steps up to 2000m for the first time and we think its wanting that
Main Danger
7 State Of Fear
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 22221B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Richardson/Norvall )
Plenty of potential associated with this one. Four seconds from six starts before coming from a long way back to break mai9dens last time
Next Best
15 Arjay's Flight
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 93676B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Mark Brosnan )
Close up last week and now on the quick back up. One win to date but 8 seconds! Very honest and consistent
Consider
10 In Her Presence
F: X0950B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Joe Kamaruddin )
( T-TeamRogerson )
Not a bad type last campaign and now ready to find some form after three runs this campaign
Longer Odds
6 Pow Tong
F: 01528B(5)W(59.5)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stable/jockey combination with good strike rate and at generous odds here. Up in distance but did run second over 2000m last May
Betting Suggestions
Quaddies
R7
(1) Extortion
(7) State Of Fear
(15) Arjay's Flight
R8
(10) Vallarta
(1) Shawshank
(3) Malmaison
R9
(6) Tempest
(12) Akenehi
(1) Radradra
R10
(11) Farewell To Eire
(8) Balzano
(13) Ominous
Quaddies % to a $20 stake:
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 6, 7, 10, 15
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 5.60
Place1 3 $ 2.10
Place2 15 $ 2.40
Place3 7 $ 1.90
Quinella 3:15 $ 17.20
Trifecta 3:15:7 $ 178.00
First4 F4 3:15:7:6 $ 809.00
Double 3 $ 6.50
Quaddie 3 $ 1184.10
Race 8 - O'REILLY'S MOTEL MAIDEN 1200
Time: 5:34 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
10 Vallarta
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 0X252B(8)W(55.0)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Lance Noble )
Warren Kennedy's first ride for the day, and for Lance Noble stable. That would suggest they rate it a big chance
Main Danger
1 Shawshank
F: 225B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-John Bell )
Two excellent runs for second to start career and can be excused last start fifth, after getting back early from a wide barrier draw. Nicely drawn at gate 2 gives it every chance
Next Best
3 Malmaison
F: 22B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Niranjan Parmar )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Trained on the track and two races in, is showing plenty of talent.
Consider
14 Miss Anna Lee
F: NoneB(1)W(55.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Peter Lock )
On debut after three OK trials. Bit of money for it
Longer Odds
4 Cinnamon Girl
Dividend : $4.00
Place
F: 3X637B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Looks the odds runner here ... better for resuming run and has since won a trial
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 3, 4, 10, 14
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 20.20
Place1 2 $ 4.10
Place2 10 $ 1.40
Place3 4 $ 4.00
Quinella 2:10 $ 20.70
Trifecta 2:10:4 $ 457.60
First4 F4 2:10:4:12 $ 5594.30
Double 3 $ 6.50
Treble 2 $ 213.20
Quaddie 3 $ 1184.10
Race 9 - KARAKA 2024 MAIDEN
Time: 6:09 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
6 Tempest
F: 6X222B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-O'Sullivan/Scott )
Maybe this is the ride that Warren Kennedy has turned up for? It certainly deserves the win, having been second in six of its nine starts! Drawn well and stable in top form
Main Danger
12 Akenehi
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 42B(10)W(55.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Signalled its ability with a terrific run on debut and then came just a bit late here two weeks ago, finishing second. A big chance if it can overcome draw
Next Best
1 Radradra
Dividend : $3.10
Place
F: 255X5B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Chris Wood )
Extremely unlucky not to win 12 days ago when it had to be eased when coming hard. Nice draw and right in contention here
Consider
5 Smokeshow
Dividend : $2.00, $1.30
Won
F: 222B(11)W(57.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-O'Sullivan/Scott )
This one gives the stable a strong hand in the race, having been runner up in all three races, and close up in last two. Wide draw is the challenge, even with Joe Doyle up
Longer Odds
14 Personally
F: 5B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-S & K Alexander )
Good stable and nice run on debut just prior to Christmas. Money for it that day and being a front runner, inside draw is perfect
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 5, 6, 12, 14
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 2.00
Place1 5 $ 1.30
Place2 12 $ 1.80
Place3 1 $ 3.10
Quinella 5:12 $ 5.30
Trifecta 5:12:1 $ 62.60
First4 F4 5:12:1:6 $ 181.80
Double 5+ $ 7.90
Treble 2 $ 213.20
Quaddie 3 $ 1184.10
Race 10 - SAVE THE DATE BREEDERS STAKES FEB 24TH
Time: 6:44 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
11 Farewell To Eire
Dividend : $4.40, $2.30
Won
F: 1B(10)W(57.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-S & K Alexander )
Won last two trials prior to debut here two weeks ago. And what an impressive debut that was. Hallmarks of a potentially very good horse and needs sticking with
Main Danger
8 Balzano
F: 22106B(9)W(57.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Well thought of at home and taken to Riccarton in November for 2000 guineas. Subsequently given a break and now second up over 1600m, will test them
Next Best
13 Ominous
F: X2510B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Lance Noble )
Lovely turn of foot to take it up close to hope when clearing maidens at the end of November. Injured on New Years Day but will be fitter for the run and Warren Kennedy rides
Consider
9 Sterling Express
F: 4718B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Mark Brosnan )
Nicely drawn and a galloper that looks likely to rise up through the grades. Unlucky not to get a clear run last time after winning prior start
Longer Odds
6 Mischief Managed
F: 054X4B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Rae/Williams )
Seen finishing to good effect at Ruakaka when resuming two weeks ago and now gets extra 200m. This tougher but that's reflected in the odds on offer
