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Strong trainer/jocjey partnership and this 4yo has come back looking stronger this campaign
Main Danger
2 Titicaca
F: 9B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-A Bull )
Hard to oppose an Adrian Bull runner at Riccarton, with his record, and he was on fire winning the Winter Cup and then the last, last Saturday
Next Best
3 Raccourci
F: 22243B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Unknown )
( T-Nayton Mitchell )
Yet to win in 37 starts but should have - 8 times second and 5 times third! Would be a deserving winner
Consider
4 Pinx
Dividend :
Place
F: 84362B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Unknown )
( T-Kelly Shearing )
Rails draw and good run here two weeks ago
Longer Odds
1 Speedrun
F: x4656B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Krishna Mudhoo )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
Not exactly going well enough to feature byt is a lot better than the other 'roughie'
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 1.90
Place1 5 $ 1.50
Place2 7 $ 2.90
Quinella 5:7 $ 5.20
Trifecta 5:7:4 $ 31.30
First4 5:7:4:2 $ 79.90
Race 2 - Elmwood Trading Co Mdn
Time: 12:00 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 20000
Top Pick
5 Not Straight Laced
Dividend : $2.50, $1.00
Won
F: x3328B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Have to say we were disappointed in its run last time. But still think it has the ability to win and, with Craig Grylls up, will stick with it
Main Danger
7 Robdontess
F: 8785xB(5)W(56.5)
( J-Ashvin Goindasamy )
( T-Donna Green )
Early money has come on that back of a commanding win at the trials, by 7 lengths!
Next Best
8 Pretending
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 3B(8)W(54.0)
( J-Unknown )
( T-Terri Rae )
This partnership again and sure to be in the firing line. Wide draw the concern
Consider
1 Mackenzie Ranger
F: 03B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Lee Callaway )
( T-Ross Beckett )
Went really well when resuming two weeks ago. Improves
Longer Odds
4 Inspiration
F: 00494B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Unknown )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Warren Kennedy will look to inspire this one to an improved effort
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 5 $ 2.50
Place1 5 $ 1.00
Place2 2 $ 2.00
Place3 8 $ 1.50
Quinella 2:5 $ 9.90
Trifecta 5:2:8 $ 35.80
First4 5:2:8:1 $ 154.30
Double 5:5 $ 3.60
Race 3 - 3F At West Fitzroy Apartments Mdn
Time: 12:49 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 20000
Top Pick
5 Iff I Get Paaid
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 74223B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Akshay Balloo )
( T-Trent Yesberg )
Our Top Pick last time and it fought on well after having every chance. Wasn't so sure this time when we saw the draw but transpires all the inside draws have gone to the less fancied runners
Main Danger
6 Blue Bay
Dividend : $4.10, $1.50
Won
F: 498x2B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Abdul Najib )
( T-Bridget Woodsford )
Very promising run to be beaten just 1/2 length in first run in the south. Gets 3kg claim
Next Best
7 Brusset
F: 73426B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Unknown )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Strong stable and particularly liked its run two back when just beaten with Kylie up. She resumes the partnership today
Consider
8 Persona
Dividend : $2.90
Place
F: 80475B(11)W(56.5)
( J-Unknown )
( T-Danny Frye )
The early movement in the markets suggests it might be in with a shout
Longer Odds
10 Button Ya Lip
F: 90066B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Wayne Moorehead )
Actually better than the form line reads. Country's top apprentice rides
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
5, 6, 7, 8, 10
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 4.10
Place1 6 $ 1.50
Place2 5 $ 1.50
Place3 8 $ 2.90
Quinella 5:6 $ 6.20
Trifecta 6:5:8 $ 65.20
First4 6:5:8:4 $ 468.90
Treble 5:5:6 $ 22.30
Race 4 - Betavet Mdn
Time: 1:19 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 20000
Top Pick
4 Moon Rocket
Dividend : $2.50, $1.40
Won
F: 0x505B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Another Te Akau runner brought south and it was a good first run here four weeks ago, to be beaten just over 1 1/2 lengths. Seemed to enjoy the firmer surface on the synthetic. Rails draw puts it in prime position to break through for first win
Main Danger
2 Heading To Noosa
Dividend : $2.60
Place
F: 9x604B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Trent Yesberg )
Harness trainer has this 4yo on the up and it was its best run to date last start. terry Moseley sticks
Next Best
8 Lone Spirit
F: 8388xB(7)W(56.5)
( J-Unknown )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Resuming and looked capable last campaign. Noted Warren Kennedy is on the reins too
Consider
7 Maggie Mcmuffin
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 36337B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Tegan Newman )
( T-Russell McKay & Ashley Harrington )
Consistently thereabouts, without really threatening. Probably more of the same today
Longer Odds
6 Colour Me In
F:B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Unknown )
( T-John Blackadder )
On debut and hasn't shown up in the trials. But this is a good stable
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 4, 6, 7, 8
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 2.50
Place1 4 $ 1.40
Place2 7 $ 1.80
Place3 2 $ 2.60
Quinella 4:7 $ 7.90
Trifecta 4:7:2 $ 60.80
First4 4:7:2:1 $ 239.80
Double 6:4 $ 13.50
Race 5 - Nautical Insurance Grand National Amateur Champships (Bm65)
Time: 1:46 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
2 Just Charlie
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 5x592B(3)W(69.5)
( J-Scotty MacNab )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Yes, it's a bit short in the odds but look at its credentials - Kevin Myers trained and selection for the race, has good form to back it up, and we believe the best amateur rides ... and did we mention the good draw
Main Danger
5 Hayate
F: 17266B(5)W(67.5)
( J-Caitlin McKee )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Well performed Te Akau runner that won't be far away
Next Best
3 Star In The Sky
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 04616B(2)W(68.0)
( J-Adam Scott )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Another Te Akau runner and it was a most impressive winner here when coming off the pace two back
Consider
1 Take That
F: 00x97B(1)W(70.0)
( J-Unknown )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Not far away in R75's recently and will find this easier. Rails draw
Longer Odds
8 Tiara Rose
F: 58319B(4)W(66.5)
( J-Danny Frye )
( T-L Didham )
Only the eight runs to date, winning one, so open to improvement
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 3, 5, 8
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 10.70
Place1 9 $ 2.50
Place2 3 $ 1.60
Place3 2 $ 1.20
Quinella 3:9 $ 31.10
Trifecta 9:3:2 $ 132.00
First4 9:3:2:1 $ 707.30
Race 6 - Haase Marshall Drainage Hcp
Time: 2:17 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 45000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
3 Tomyturbo
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 12262B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Unknown )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
With Aljay a scratching overnight, it open the race up for this Pitman runner to win. Just beaten here a month ago with Warren Kennedy up and he sticks
Main Danger
5 Peecee Pussycat
Dividend : $2.80, $1.50
Won
F: 25201B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Samantha Wynne )
( T-Samantha Wynne )
Samantha Wynne rides the one she trains and is coming off a last start win
Next Best
6 Da Vinci Girl
F: 6x105B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Unknown )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Another Pitman runner and stepping up in class, but game as you like
Consider
Insufficient Runners
Longer Odds
7 Moussaieff
F: 1B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Kezia Murphy )
One start and won its maiden. Looks gifted a place here
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
3, 5, 6, 7
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 2.80
Place1 5 $ 1.50
Place2 3 $ 1.20
Quinella 3:5 $ 2.00
Trifecta 5:3:7 $ 17.30
First4 5:3:7:6 $ 39.90
Double 9:5 $ 20.90
Treble 4:9:5 $ 92.10
Race 7 - Breakfree On Cashel Hcp (60)
Time: 2:54 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
4 Giannis
F: 31603B(6)W(59.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lyn Prendergast )
Looks a good EW investment here, given Warren Kennedy rides and has done well in only two starts on the synthetic
Main Danger
10 Rue De Rivoli
F: 43563B(9)W(58.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Just the nine runs and has been consistently close up. Craig Grylls takes the reins and that's a plus. Wide draw
Next Best
11 Asterial
F: 7248xB(11)W(57.5)
( J-Tegan Newman )
( T-Russell McKay & Ashley Harrington )
Ex northerner on debut from southern stable. Market support would suggest its well prepared
Consider
3 Correction
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: 02276B(8)W(59.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Mark Jones )
Honest type dropping back to R60 but the key to its chances is the booking of Joe Doyle
Longer Odds
6 Ponzi Pony
F: 407x6B(12)W(58.5)
( J-Tanya Jonker )
( T-Ainsley McLeod )
A galloper we have always thought could win a few. Second up and fitter now
Betting Suggestions
Quaddies
R7
(4) Giannis
(10) Rue De Rivoli
(11) Asterial
R8
(6) Kana
(1) Lincoln's Kruz
(4) Strike Force
R9
(3) Suzuka
(13) Hot Coco
(10) Alminette
R10
(5) Yellow Jersey
(2) Tough Time
(7) Anneliese
Quaddies % to a $20 stake:
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
3, 4, 6, 10, 11
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 11.50
Place1 1 $ 3.10
Place2 5 $ 2.60
Place3 3 $ 2.50
Quinella 1:5 $ 40.10
Trifecta 1:5:3 $ 350.60
First4 1:5:3:10 $ 1109.90
Race 8 - Ripple Creek Equine Polytrack Spec Cond
Time: 3:31 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 100000
Top Pick
6 Kana
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 54331B(18)W(55.5)
( J-Unknown )
( T-Peter Didham )
Wouldn't generally pick a galloper drawn 18 over 1200m. But we think this is a pretty decent type and won well went down here for the first time two weeks ago
Main Danger
1 Lincoln's Kruz
F: 12524B(4)W(60.0)
( J-Unknown )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Lisa Latta runner that was just 3 1/2 lengths behind Kana here two weeks ago and takes improvement ... place stable rider is back from UK and rides
Next Best
4 Strike Force
F: 64215B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Lee Callaway )
( T-Ryan Thistoll )
9yo now but still winning. Resumes and has a great fresh up record, with handy draw to add to chances
Consider
7 Sorcha
F: 23214B(19)W(55.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Capable Te Akau runner that has also drawn wide, so take on chance
Longer Odds
8 Miss Nico Belle
Dividend : $2.90
Place
F: 51325B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Unknown )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh runner with plenty of pace and inside draw
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 4, 6, 7, 8
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 6.70
Place1 3 $ 2.80
Place2 6 $ 2.00
Place3 8 $ 2.90
Quinella 3:6 $ 14.30
Trifecta 3:6:8 $ 330.80
First4 3:6:8:9 $ 3853.70
Double 1:3 $ 77.10
Race 9 - Hoteliers Challenge (Bm65)
Time: 4:07 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
3 Suzuka
F: x6531B(5)W(59.5)
( J-Kendra Bakker )
( T-Lance Robinson )
Won over course and distance here last start and promising apprentice brings the 3kg claim
Main Danger
13 Hot Coco
F: 016x3B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Nicholas Wigley & Kayla Milnes )
Just under a length behind Suzuka last start. was resuming then so takes improvement. Top jockey rides
Next Best
10 Alminette
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 2294xB(17)W(57.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner with potential and won a trial here three weeks ago to confirm wellbeing. Craig Grylls rides but very wide draw to overcome
Consider
12 French Rose
Dividend : $8.10, $3.20
Won
F: 19257B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Interesting to see Warren Kennedy on this Te Akau runner today, with Craig Grylls getting the best from the stable throughout the day.
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
9 Analyst
F: 95571B(15)W(58.0)
( J-Tegan Newman )
( T-Richard Didham )
Showed up two back and then duly won last start, coming strongly and dominating the finish
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
3, 9, 10, 12, 13
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 8.10
Place1 12 $ 3.20
Place2 11 $ 3.70
Place3 10 $ 2.30
Quinella 11:12 $ 37.90
Trifecta 12:11:10 $ 316.60
First4 12:11:10:9 $ 5763.90
Race 10 - Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge (Bm65)
Time: 4:37 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
5 Yellow Jersey
Dividend : $7.40, $2.60
Won
F: 8553xB(3)W(58.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Jo Rathbone )
Resuming. Ran some nice races last campaign and Wanganui trainer/jockey are a strong combination
Main Danger
2 Tough Time
F: 40661B(12)W(59.0)
( J-Unknown )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Comes into this after good performance when winning here three weeks ago. Lisa takes the reins and is riding as well as ever
Next Best
7 Anneliese
F: 24362B(13)W(57.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance Robinson )
From good stable and looks trained to perfection for this. Warren Kennedy rides again and that's a big plus
Consider
9 Cinnamon Girl
F: 32142B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Unknown )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Mar5sh runner that has been just so consistent this campaign and can't be left out of reckoning
Longer Odds
10 Ping
F: x6521B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Unknown )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Strong stable expectations for the future of this last start winner and the odds look generous