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Race 1 - KARAKA 2024 MAIDEN
Time: 12:15 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
Tranquila
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 75B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Niranjan Parmar )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Comes down from the Powerful Te Akau base after a strong fifth last start when beaten under a length. Looks hard to beat
Main Danger
Spot On Time
Dividend : $3.30, $1.60
Won
F: 62B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Terri Rae )
Improved on his debut with a good second last start. Main danger to our top pick
Next Best
Hey Now
F: 67523B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Sharon Robertson )
His last two runs have been very good for second and third. Gets 4kgs off with an apprentice claim
Consider
Rubicon Reigns
F: 08X2B(13)W(58.5)
( J-Lee Callaway )
( T-Jamie Bullard )
Trial winner before his second placing fresh up. Should be fitter and a must include in multiples
Longer Odds
Here I Am
F: 85433B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Abdul Najib )
( T-M & M Pitman )
Going good races recently and with the draw and apprentice claim looks a chance at longer odds
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 3, 6, 14
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 3.30
Place1 3 $ 1.60
Place2 14 $ 1.70
Place3 9 $ 4.60
Quinella 3:14 $ 5.60
Trifecta 3:14:9 $ 161.70
First4 F4 3:14:9:2 $ 1149.20
Treble 3+ $ 540.30
Race 2 - INGLEWOOD STUD AT KARAKA 2024
Time: 12:47 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Stella Splendida
F: 0X711B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Niranjan Parmar )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
A very well bred mare who has won her last two starts in good order over this trip. Nice chance to complete the hattrick
Main Danger
Mystic Park
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 3X191B(5)W(59.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-M & M Pitman )
I think we will see this gelding go through the grades. Races well here and impressive winning his last start at Timaru. Main danger
Next Best
Spartan
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: X2102B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-McKay/Harrington )
Another who has plenty of speed down the Riccarton 1200m Shute. Strong second here on NZ Cup day in quick time and freshened for today
Consider
Madam Dubai
Dividend : $9.80, $2.30
Won
F: 41142B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Joe Kamaruddin )
( T-B & S Anderton )
First look at the Riccarton 1200m Shute but brings good form from the Otago region. Punters have backed her in
Longer Odds
Express Coup
F: 06033B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-M & M Pitman )
Went two tidy races on the Coast circuit. One for longer odds
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
4, 5, 6, 8, 12
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 9.80
Place1 12 $ 2.30
Place2 4 $ 1.50
Place3 6 $ 1.80
Quinella 4:12 $ 15.60
Trifecta 12:4:6 $ 188.00
First4 F4 12:4:6:8 $ 1785.00
Double 12 $ 66.20
Treble 3+ $ 540.30
Quaddie 12 $ 1320.40
Race 3 - BERKLEY STUD AT KARAKA 2024
Time: 1:27 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
Magneto
F: 0X692B(8)W(58.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Huge run here last start when beaten late into second. Nice chance to go one better at each way odds
Main Danger
Superbly Written
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 3174B(11)W(55.0)
( J-Niranjan Parmar )
( T-Walker/Bergerson )
Comes into this very light in the weight 54kgs after the apprentice claim. Tidy effort at Trentham last start
Next Best
Avitus
Dividend : $2.80
Place
F: 0X034B(4)W(59.5)
( J-Danika Wilson )
( T-Steven Woodsford )
His two runs have been very encouraging. Led here last time after a strong finish the start before. Seems to be adaptable in running
Consider
Motiontime
F: 22232B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Abdul Najib )
( T-M & M Pitman )
Maiden who is ultra consistent. Low draw and the light weight are both advantages
Longer Odds
Westwood
F: X5837B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Denby-Rose Tait )
( T-Meg Cunneen )
She is much better than her run at Kurow last start and at her best we expect sharp improvement
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 3, 5, 10, 13
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 10.20
Place1 4 $ 3.10
Place2 10 $ 1.80
Place3 1 $ 2.80
Quinella 4:10 $ 20.10
Trifecta 4:10:1 $ 437.80
First4 F4 4:10:1:5 $ 3081.30
Double 12 $ 66.20
Treble 3+ $ 540.30
Quaddie 12 $ 1320.40
Race 4 - LOT 933 JON SNOW FILLY AT KARAKA 2024
Time: 2:00 PM | Distance: 1800 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Star Ballot
Dividend : $3.60, $1.70
Won
F: 35832B(13)W(60.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-M & M Pitman )
Getting closer to a win. Tidy last start second in the Greymouth Cup and does go down in grade today
Main Danger
Aristocrat
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 23313B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Terri Rae )
Consistent maiden form to winning two back. Nice tidy first run in 65 grade when third
Next Best
Ruby Sunrise
F: 00635B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Brandon May )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Her last two runs have been much better. She was game when wide last time
Consider
It's The Vibe
F: 39002B(10)W(58.5)
( J-D Montes de Oca )
( T-McKay/Harrington )
Very good here last time when second. A must include here
Longer Odds
Able White
F: 28688B(12)W(54.5)
( J-Tanya Jonker )
( T-Jackie Burrows )
The extra distance around Riccarton could bring the best out of this runner
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 4, 5, 11, 14
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 3.60
Place1 2 $ 1.70
Place2 4 $ 1.50
Place3 6 $ 3.10
Quinella 2:4 $ 5.20
Trifecta 2:4:6 $ 70.40
First4 F4 2:4:6:5 $ 341.20
Double 2 $ 29.20
Treble 2 $ 44.10
Quaddie 12 $ 1320.40
Race 5 - D REYNOLDS ELECTRICAL
Time: 2:25 PM | Distance: 1800 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Tavanasia
F: 10020B(15)W(58.0)
( J-Joe Kamaruddin )
( T-M & M Pitman )
He didn’t handle the track last time but was good second at Kurow the start prior. I think the Good ground 1800m at Riccarton we can see sharp improvement from this runner
Main Danger
Silver Eagle
F: 9X539B(12)W(55.5)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Lyn Prendergast )
We thought she would go a bit better last time but the 2000m was a touch far. Drops back to 1800m today
Next Best
Chapinteel
Dividend : $2.70, $1.60
Won
F: 20XP1B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Niranjan Parmar )
( T-Terri Rae )
The penny may of dropped with this mare. Impressive breaking her maidens
Consider
Telling Tales
F: 78422B(14)W(56.5)
( J-Lee Callaway )
( T-John Blackadder )
His runs at Kurow, Greymouth and Kumara have been great. Interesting if he will handle the bigger track today
Longer Odds
Typhoon Tip
F: 80092B(8)W(54.0)
( J-Kendra Bakker )
( T-Kezia Murphy )
Raced on speed and went close when second. We expect similar tactics here and that could mean a similar result
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
3, 5, 7, 10, 15
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 2.70
Place1 5 $ 1.60
Place2 8 $ 8.10
Place3 6 $ 5.70
Quinella 5:8 $ 49.70
Trifecta 5:8:6 $ 763.30
First4 F4 5:8:6:10 $ 5729.20
Double 2 $ 29.20
Treble 2 $ 44.10
Quaddie 12 $ 1320.40
Race 6 - WOODBOURNE TAVERN & MOTELS BOTTLE-O MARL CUP
Time: 3:00 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 70000
Top Pick
Sir Albert
Dividend : $2.90, $1.40
Won
F: 31189B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Joe Kamaruddin )
( T-Terri Rae )
Back down after tackling that new $350,000 race at Trentham last week when going a tidy race. Hard to beat here just needs to back up
Main Danger
In Vegas
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 71412B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Akshay Balloo )
( T-Centaine Spittles )
Well weighted for this I thought. Back down from Trentham after a huge second placing. Main danger to our top pick
Next Best
Jon Ol Rocco
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 14210B(6)W(60.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Another who is on the backup after tackling that new race at Trentham. Strong winning Timaru Cup prior and rates a nice chance if he holds his form
Consider
Amazon Goddess
F: 01415B(8)W(54.0)
( J-Denby-Rose Tait )
( T-Kenny Moore )
Very good last start at Trentham sitting on speed. Won a couple prior at Cromwell and Ashburton. A must include
Longer Odds
How Unusual
F: 21951B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Lee Callaway )
( T-Emma Wyatt )
Money on now $9 after opening $16 but does jump in class when winning a weaker race at Ashburton. One for longer odds
