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Looks well placed in this grade with the 3kg apprentice claim to win the first. Good last start at Te Rapa for third
Main Danger
2 Script
Dividend :
Place
F: 18X74B(5)W(60.0)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Neil Connors )
He has good ability and has improved off his two runs this prep. OK in a recent trial for third behind Faraglioni
Next Best
3 Mahoe
F: 04060B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
The winner of 3 races who is freshened back in trip from recent racing when out of form
Consider
6 Knickerless
Dividend : $5.70, $3.00
Won
F: X5488B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Lisa Latta )
I like the ace draw for this mare who we expect to go a better race than her racing this prep when being disappointing so far
Longer Odds
5 Burlace
F: 00X46B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Kevin Gray )
3rd up and over the mile for the first time for the prep. I thought she improved off her fresh up run
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 3, 5, 6
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 5.70
Place1 6 $ 3.00
Place2 1 $ 1.60
Quinella 1:6 $ 7.30
Trifecta 6:1:2 $ 40.50
First4 F4 6:1:2:5 $ 263.20
Double 6 $ 33.50
Quaddie 6 $ 42.50
Race 2 - VENUE SOLUTIONS MAIDEN
Time: 1:36 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
8 Who Knows
F: NoneB(1)W(56.5)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Niall Quinn )
She may get back in running but won a trial well in August then I liked her finish into third in her latest trial in December
Main Danger
13 Chiavari
F: 7B(11)W(55.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Cody Cole )
Won a trial well before her debut when held up late in running. Would of been closer than 7th. Main danger
Next Best
4 Wish Me Well
F: NoneB(10)W(58.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Daniel Champion )
Both placings at the trials have been encouraging. Capable of a nice showing here
Consider
10 Miss Martini
Dividend : $8.40, $2.70
Won
F: 0X600B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
She has had excuses in all three runs so far this prep and is worth including today
Longer Odds
5 Pradasphere
F: 50485B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Lucy Tanner )
Worked home ok last start and can figure at longer odds
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
4, 5, 8, 10, 13
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 8.40
Place1 10 $ 2.70
Place2 3 $ 3.70
Place3 6 $ 1.90
Quinella 3:10 $ 49.30
Trifecta 10:3:6 $ 488.60
First4 F4 10:3:6:2 $ 3708.90
Double 6 $ 33.50
Treble 10 $ 7.00
Quaddie 6 $ 42.50
Race 3 - LINDEN ESTATE WINERY 3YO MAIDEN
Time: 2:12 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
1 Lovely Friends
F: 3B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Paul Richards )
Very strong late when third here on debut suggesting he will be hard to beat over 1400m his next start. That day is today
Main Danger
8 Tivaci's Affair
F: 553B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Lisa Allpress )
( T-Kevin Gray )
She was quite unlucky here last start I thought with more racing room she could of challenged the winner. Main danger to our top pick
Next Best
11 Sol De Otono
F: 5B(12)W(55.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
Well supported on debut. 1400m and the gear change will help her field shyness
Consider
17 Sabots D'or
F: NoneB(11)W(55.5)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Always worth considering this stable. I thought her latest trial was nice the way she found the line
Longer Odds
7 Cherished Lady
F: X6534B(9)W(55.5)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Kevin Gray )
Good two back who was slightly disappointing at Wairarapa last time but can redeem at odds
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 7, 8, 11, 17
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Treble 10 $ 7.00
Quaddie 6 $ 42.50
Race 4 - KARAKA 2024 HANDICAP
Time: 2:47 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
3 Ultimate Focus
F: 9008XB(5)W(60.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-B & R Foote )
Looked quite smart winning on the Cambridge Synthetic back in 2022. Sold to Aussie where he struggled but back here and trialed well suggesting a forward showing
Main Danger
6 Avaya
F: 149X5B(8)W(57.5)
( J-Kozzi Asano )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
Still registered as running 5th fresh up but was actually late scratched when losing all chances out the gates. Give another chance
Next Best
7 Delphine
F: 29343B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-John Bary )
Going nice tidy races recently and worth considering on her home track
Consider
4 Master Park
F: 02020B(6)W(59.5)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-Tony Furness )
The likely leader whose form is mixed but seems to get all favours with the map today and that's when he puts his best hoof forward
Longer Odds
1 Happy Hero
F: 998X7B(3)W(60.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Jo Rathbone )
Worked home fresh up and should only be fitter
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
Treble 10 $ 7.00
Quaddie 6 $ 42.50
Race 5 - HIGHCHILL REFRIGERATION & AIR CON HB MAIDEN
Time: 3:22 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
2 Fonsi
Indicative Odds: $ 4.00
F: 22723B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Patrick Campbell )
Four seconds from its six runs and we were surprised to see it caught after leading two weeks ago. Joe Doyle takes over now, rails draw, and that should see it winning
Main Danger
13 Rosalita
Indicative Odds: $ 3.30
F: 7033B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
Has the form line but punters got burnt last time at $1.50 at Otaki in November, after it got back early from a wide draw. Resumes after break
Next Best
6 Kai Moana
Indicative Odds: $ 8.00
F: 7X953B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Cody Cole )
Cody Cole sends south after a good third last time at Rotorua. Improving with every race
Consider
1 The Scunner
Indicative Odds: $ 13.00
F: NoneB(4)W(58.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Ashley Meadows )
On debut and trialled to prepare. Good trainer/good jockey should see it contesting the places
Longer Odds
8 Little Miss Muffet
Indicative Odds: $ 15.00
F: NoneB(9)W(56.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Daniel Champion )
On debut. Although not always the best guide, it did beat Rosalita into third at the Foxton trials
Betting Suggestions
Quaddies
R5
(2) Fonsi
(13) Rosalita
R6
(5) Zaboraci
(1) Piper's Son
(7) Sayulovemeagain
(8) Anaroa
R7
(1) Mark Twain
R8
(13) Secret Life
(7) Lucky Bay
(2) My Boy Zac
Quaddies % to a $20 stake:
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 6, 8, 13
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race 6 - TEAM LA KARAKA PICK LOT 744 MAIDEN
Time: 4:04 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
5 Zaboraci
Indicative Odds: $ 5.50
F: 5X040B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-James/Wellwood )
Favourite at Whanganui last time but clearly all was not well as faded out and beaten 51 lengths. Prior run was OK and will like this step to to 2100m
Main Danger
1 Piper's Son
Indicative Odds: $ 10.00
F: 39853B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Tony Dravitzki )
Interested to see Joe Doyle take the reins on this one, after its good run for third when taken north to the Rotorua meeting
Next Best
7 Sayulovemeagain
Indicative Odds: $ 5.00
F: 033B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-B & R Foote )
Has to be a strong chance on the back of two most recent runs for third. Stable had a big winner at Trentham last Saturday
Consider
8 Anaroa
Indicative Odds: $ 5.00
F: 403B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Kozzi Asano )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
Showing promise in three starts to date. Finished strongly over 1600m last time, suggesting it will go well now stepped up to 2100m
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
2 The Big Picture
Indicative Odds: $ 13.00
F: X5205B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Lisa Allpress )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
Bill Thurlow trains and has looked potentially good at times. Lisa rides and one that could surprise
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 7 - SAM'S KARAKA PICK LOT 562 HANDICAP
Time: 4:40 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
1 Mark Twain
Indicative Odds: $ 1.75
F: 40X43B(8)W(59.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-James/Wellwood )
Fourth in the Derby before contesting the Australian one at Randwick early last year, it looks the best of good things here in a R75. Got back at Whanganui last time and finished on well and the 2200m today, third up, should be just perfect
Main Danger
6 Perfectmanz
Indicative Odds: $ 6.50
F: 5174B(7)W(54.0)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Shaun Phelan )
Only the four starts to date but has performed well over the middle distance. Last two tuns have been in 3yo races and thought its last start was particularly good
Next Best
5 Lilly Laguna
Indicative Odds: $ 6.00
F: 62436B(6)W(55.0)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-John Bary )
Looks sure to be in the finish. Been finishing well over the shorter distances and this field doesn't have much depth
Consider
3 Fourty Eight
Indicative Odds: $ 6.00
F: X11X3B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Fannin/Schofer )
Both its wins have been on the synthetic and this is its hardest test to date. Running on well when resuming and gave the impression it will finish out the 2200m
Longer Odds
2 Lincoln Star
Indicative Odds: $ 16.00
F: 06750B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Lisa Latta )
9yo now, out of Lisa Latta's stable. Not the horse it was but this is as easy as it will get to be in the money
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 3, 5, 6
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race 8 - SIGN CENTRAL HASTINGS MAIDEN
Time: 5:20 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
13 Secret Life
Indicative Odds: $ 6.50
F: 5B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Cody Cole )
Just in behind My Boy Zac here on New Years Eve, when on debut, in what was a very tidy debut. It will improve a lot for the experience and Joe Doyle rides again
Main Danger
7 Lucky Bay
Indicative Odds: $ 3.50
F: 3B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
Very impressive debut three weeks ago at Ruakaka, when a close up third. A bit of money for it then too. Now brought south, will find this opposition a bit easier
Next Best
2 My Boy Zac
Indicative Odds: $ 3.50
F: 57652B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-John Bary )
Progressed to run a nice race for second here on New Years Eve. You'd have to think it will be thereabouts today
Consider
3 Chairman
Indicative Odds: $ 11.00
F: 429B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Kozzi Asano )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
Disappointed over ground at Whanganui last time but two prior runs at Taupo were good. Give another chance?
Longer Odds
5 Jack Morrison
Indicative Odds: $ 21.00
F: 5B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Mark Oulaghan )
Trainer has had his best season for a while and he looks to have a good prospect here. Despite being wide in a competitive field on debut, it stuck to the task well and improves out of that run. Good draw
