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Race 1 - CAMBRIDGE STUD ALMANZOR TROPHY (G3)
Time: 4:19 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 225000
Top Pick
Crocetti
Dividend : $1.40, $0.70
Won
F: 11111B(3)W(60.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Walker/Tata )
Has that 'x' factor that wins races and its six from six. Should set the day off right for punters
Main Danger
Merchant Queen
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 1X11B(1)W(55.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Went from R65 to put some good three years away here two weeks ago and looks the quinella choice
Next Best
Star Of Justice
F: 4118B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that looked progressive in the spring when racing down south. Disappointed when subsequent favourite in 1000 Guineas but has spelled since and sure to be tuned up here
Consider
Just A Floozie
F: 1XB(4)W(55.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-P & D Williams )
Red hot in the betting, after winning two trials to prepare, when on debut 9 months ago and got the job done. Be interesting to see how much it has developed since
Longer Odds
Egyptian Queen
Dividend : $5.20
Place
F: X2134B(10)W(55.0)
( J-Blake Shinn )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Another Te Akau runner and looks a good prospect. Blake Shinn rides
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 4, 5, 7, 8
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 1.40
Place1 1 $ 0.70
Place2 5 $ 1.30
Place3 7 $ 5.20
Quinella 1:5 $ 1.50
Trifecta 1:5:7 $ 18.80
First4 F4 1:5:7:8 $ 63.50
Double 1+ $ 3.80
Treble 1+ $ 309.90
Quaddie 1+ $ 1044.70
Race 2 - BRIGHTHILL FARM CONCORDE HANDICAP (G3)
Time: 4:54 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 225000
Top Pick
Maven Belle
F: 44X25B(5)W(58.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Unbeaten as a 2yo and a while since a win. Only the one run this campaign and that was in the Railway. Not far away then and we think that's a better formline than the opposition today
Main Danger
Master Fay
Dividend : $4.90, $1.70
Won
F: 1X1B(2)W(53.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Chad Ormsby )
Very impressive when winning on debut in Hong Kong three years ago (after winning only 3 trials in NZ) and then resumed back here as a 6yo with a stylish win at Tauranga two weeks ago. Win wouldn't surprise
Next Best
Imwonderfultonight
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: X1424B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Sam Mynott )
Looked very good last campaign but then disappointed a little at the Riccarton Cup meeting in November. So was pleasing to see it run so well in the Telegraph. Rails draw
Consider
Petrucci
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: X1451B(8)W(53.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Another Te Akau runner with a lot of upside and comes into this after an easy win on Boxing Day
Longer Odds
Imprevu
F: 83011B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Janenne Dalley )
Beat quality sprinters on Boxing Day and could be quite progressive
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 3, 4, 5, 7
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 4.90
Place1 7 $ 1.70
Place2 5 $ 2.50
Place3 4 $ 1.50
Quinella 5:7 $ 21.20
Trifecta 7:5:4 $ 138.70
First4 F4 7:5:4:3 $ 846.00
Double 1+ $ 3.80
Treble 1+ $ 309.90
Quaddie 1+ $ 1044.70
Race 3 - WESTBURY CLASSIC (G2)
Time: 5:29 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 500000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
La Crique
F: 3X03XB(8)W(58.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-S & K Alexander )
$500k stake money here and the greater % should be going to this 6yo mare today. Is proven, looked back to its best when winning a trial 11 days ago, we think has the class to win
Main Danger
Luberon
F: 11043B(3)W(53.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance Noble )
Would have won first three had it not collided with the rails in the last of those and has taken on good fields since. Good horse in the making with a 5kg weight advantage on the favourite
Next Best
Express Yourself
F: 12212B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Nikki Hurdle )
Has had a tremendous campaign, culminating in a photo finish second placing in the Telegraph. Will set the pace and might prove hard to get past
Consider
Faraglioni
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 23122B(9)W(55.0)
( J-Lisa Allpress )
( T-Josh Shaw )
Really can't be left out of your reckoning if you're doing multis, after nice trial win confirmed its wellbeing. Wide draw the challenge
Longer Odds
Maria Farina
Dividend : $4.00
Place
F: X5165B(6)W(56.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-D & B Weatherley )
A galloper that Sam Weatherley says just have to have the run to suit. If he gets that right, it could surprise them
Betting Suggestions
Quaddies
R3
(1) La Crique
R4
(4) Cool 'N' Fast
(11) Velocious
(10) Bellatrix Star
Te Akau runner that won like a good horse in only start to date, on Boxing Day. Showed a great turn of foot to get up close to home then and will be improved since the. Opie rides
Main Danger
Velocious
Dividend : $2.00, $1.20
Won
F: 113B(7)W(55.0)
( J-James McDonald )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh runner and sure to be trained to the minute, after being run out of it close to home last time. James McDonald rides
Next Best
Bellatrix Star
F: 1321B(6)W(55.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Albeit its had a great start to its career, we were surprised to see it win the Eclipse. That was impressive and looks certain to be in the top three today
Consider
So Naive
F: 141B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Wallace/Cooksley )
Well behind Bellatrix Star and co in the Eclipse on New Years Day but looked have to progressed when winning 12 days ago
Longer Odds
Full Force
Dividend : $3.90
Place
F: 22B(11)W(57.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Benner/Wynyard )
Yet to win but close up second to Cool 'N' Fast on Boxing Day says it has the talent to compete. The odds player here
The winner was never in doubt once Ryan Elliot turned on the burners here two weeks ago. Simply, a class above the opposition and will be winning
Main Danger
Holymanz
F: 92151B(11)W(57.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Ciaron Maher & David Eustace )
Top stable consider it good enough to come over from Oz and test the opposition. Last start win at Geelong three weeks ago and likely to be in the finish
Next Best
Sharp 'N' Smart
F: X90X3B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Mark Zahra )
( T-TeamRogerson )
Talking of class, what more can you say about this one. Showed itself to coming along nicely here two weeks ago, and although wanting further, can contest the paces
Consider
Desert Lightning
Dividend : $14.40, $2.10
Won
F: 2X131B(10)W(57.5)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-P & D Williams )
Can't discount this 4yo, despite the wide draw. Very astute trainers that tend to keep it fresh and it runs well in that state
Longer Odds
Cognito
F: 31346B(3)W(57.5)
( J-James McDonald )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Very good galloper and the James McDonald factor/good draw makes the EW odds attractive
The connections have always said this one is a bit special and its now performing to those expectations. Loved the way it came to win and got the better of previous conqueror Lupo Solitario on New Years Day and, with rails draw and JMac up, can win this
Main Danger
Lupo Solitario
F: 11212B(12)W(57.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Danica Guy )
Beat Orchestral in the Bonecrusher and came to win last time, only to be out finished by Orchestral. Three wins and two seconds from its five starts says it will be in the finish here, despite the wide draw
Next Best
Molly Bloom
F: 15411B(10)W(55.0)
( J-Blake Shinn )
( T-O'Sullivan/Scott )
Three wins in its six starts to date, the last of those in the 1000 Guineas at Riccarton. Clearly a quality filly and still improving and Blake Shinn is over here to ride. Wide draw the concern
Consider
Pendragon
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: X0111B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Mark Zahra )
( T-Moroney/Gerard )
Has been an underrated colt in winning at long odds against good opposition in last two. Well drawn but this is its biggest test to date
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
Tokyo Tycoon
F: X1530B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Champion 2yo from last year whose form has dropped away in recent starts, including an injury last time on Boxing Day. "Class is permanent" and Te Akau wouldn't be running it if it wasn't there to compete
