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On debut. Trial winner and early money has come with it, suggesting there's a whisper or two for it
Main Danger
6 Ridefromtheashes
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: x?B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Kevin Stott )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
This stables runners are always 'race ready' when on debut and this one should be so, given the number of trials its had
Next Best
7 Mapalicious
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 6723xB(6)W(56.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Cody Cole )
Trainer with a penchant of travelling south to pick up that maiden win. Resuming and has had ten runs without success but Joe Doyle might work the magic
Consider
4 Dudaday
F: 6557xB(1)W(58.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Cody Cole )
Another Cody Cole runner and could well go close. Finished close up in its last runs when last on the track and has rails draw
Longer Odds
10 Sesimbra
Dividend : $5.50, $2.00
Won
F: 3B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie )
Patiently handled and a bit of money there for it on debut on the synthetic
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
4, 6, 7, 10, 11
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 5.50
Place1 10 $ 2.00
Place2 6 $ 1.90
Place3 7 $ 1.60
Quinella 6:10 $ 15.80
Trifecta 10:6:7 $ 107.20
First4 10:6:7:11 $ 339.40
Race 3 - Christmas At The Races Friday 5Th December Mdn
Time: 2:18 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
2 Stewart
F: 4273B(8)W(57.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Trudy & Vaughan Keegan )
Nearly won back in August and now with the added maturity, primed to take this out
Main Danger
1 Merchant Banker
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 2233B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Ciel Butler )
( T-Gavin Sharrock )
Has had its chances and will be winning soon but looks the type to 'find one better'. Time is on its side
Next Best
12 Leica Lucy
Dividend : $7.80, $2.10
Won
F:B(4)W(55.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
On debut. Trained on the track and won't be far away
Consider
6 I Park
F:B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Lauren Brennan )
Trainer has taken this one slowly, giving it time to develop while trialling over the last six months
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
10 Cotton Roca
Dividend : $3.30
Place
F: 669B(7)W(55.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Bryce Revell )
Improving with every race and clearly a place prospect
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 6, 10, 12
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 7.80
Place1 12 $ 2.10
Place2 1 $ 1.20
Place3 10 $ 3.30
Quinella 1:12 $ 10.80
Trifecta 12:1:10 $ 213.10
First4 12:1:10:2 $ 580.10
Double 10:12 $ 24.50
Race 4 - The Nation Bar Friday 27Th December 2024 (Bm75)
Time: 2:53 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
2 Street Gossip
F: 3x194B(11)W(60.5)
( J-Ngakau Hailey )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Is our 'Top Pick' by default as we really don't see anything else putting its head up to take this out. Despite the wide draw, this one can
Main Danger
8 Kakadu
F: x446xB(4)W(56.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
Comes south after a four month break and with a winning trial to prepare
Next Best
6 Extortion
F: 15x57B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Cody Cole )
Yet to show its best this campaign but this Cody Cole runner has been in recent races where the winner has been in great form, so its performances are probably better than the finishing position would suggest
Consider
4 Malborough Bay
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 1x443B(2)W(59.5)
( J-Kevin Stott )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner with a good performance record, including winning four. But, surprisingly, is yet to produce those results on this track
Longer Odds
1 Titled
F: 2124xB(6)W(61.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Leanne Elliot )
6yo with ability and could sprint well fresh before moving up to middle distances
Betting Suggestions
Quaddies
R4
(2) Street Gossip
(8) Kakadu
(6) Extortion
R5
(7) Bak Da Angel
(8) Secret Life
R6
(3) Modernise
(6) Privy Garden
(1) Confetti
R7
(1) Ricochet
(4) Taupo Dancer
(7) Romanin
Quaddies % to a $20 stake:
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 4, 6, 8
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 6.50
Place1 10 $ 2.30
Place2 4 $ 1.90
Place3 3 $ 4.90
Quinella 4:10 $ 16.70
Trifecta 10:4:3 $ 471.50
First4 10:4:3:2 $ 2829.10
Treble 10:12:10 $ 276.10
Race 5 - Grangewilliam Stud Mdn
Time: 3:25 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
7 Bak Da Angel
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 60x52B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Darrell Hollinshead )
Has shown a lot more potential this campaign and might well have got the nod and won here 12 days ago. Will little else in the race, can improve further and win
Main Danger
8 Secret Life
Dividend : $4.30, $1.90
Won
F: x28x3B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Cody Cole )
Clearly has the ability to win this race, being part of a big team brought down by Cody Cole. While Joe Doyle will give it every chance, the wide draw is a concern
Next Best
2 Blue Rata Warea
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 64265B(9)W(58.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Trudy & Vaughan Keegan )
Trained nearby and comes into this on the back of a good run here 12 days ago. Was fifth then but in fact only beaten just over a length. Also drawn wide
Consider
1 Bolt
F: 433lB(7)W(58.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Ilone Kelly )
Just the four runs and with two lengths of the winner last time, before losing its rider last start
Longer Odds
3 Side Piece
F: 247x0B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Kevin Stott )
( T-Tawhiti Hina )
Stable that has the ability to improve their runners and think we'll see this one run better today
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 3, 7, 8
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 4.30
Place1 8 $ 1.90
Place2 2 $ 2.30
Place3 7 $ 1.30
Quinella 2:8 $ 14.20
Trifecta 8:2:7 $ 71.40
First4 8:2:7:3 $ 475.20
Double 10:8 $ 23.90
Race 6 - Entain/Nzb Insurance Pearl Series (Bm65)
Time: 4:01 PM | Distance: 1800 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
3 Modernise
F: 077x9B(6)W(59.0)
( J-Tegan Newman )
( T-Ross McCarroll )
Had it in our selections yesterday at Ellerslie when we thought it had a chance. Scratched in preference for this and clearly a weaker field here
Main Danger
6 Privy Garden
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: x2421B(1)W(58.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Performed well leading up to its comfortable win here 12 days ago, and there's more in store for this one. Rails draw today
Next Best
1 Confetti
Dividend : $2.80, $1.20
Won
F: x1643B(3)W(59.5)
( J-Ngakau Hailey )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Trained on this track and won its maiden when resuming four starts ago. Close up in all three runs since and expected to be competitive today
Consider
5 Unusually Petite
F: 1B(2)W(59.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Won at big odds when on debut two weeks ago. The form has since been franked by the second, which won easily last weekend. Inside draw to advantage
Longer Odds
8 Shez Shamus
F: 8x9l2B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Peter Lock )
Just got nabbed on the line here 12 days ago and if able to get a soft run on the pace today, could be hard to beat
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 3, 5, 6, 8
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 2.80
Place1 1 $ 1.20
Place2 7 $ 3.20
Place3 6 $ 1.90
Quinella 1:7 $ 22.50
Trifecta 1:7:6 $ 162.70
First4 1:7:6:2 $ 660.50
Race 7 - The Ned Fashion Qualifier Friday 14Th February 2024 Mdn
Time: 4:44 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
1 Ricochet
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 2B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
With the overnight scratching of The Nomad, this looks good for this 5yo. Late coming to the races, it was a very promising run on debut and is trained on the track by very good trainer. Rails draw to assist
Main Danger
4 Taupo Dancer
F: 740x8B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Ngakau Hailey )
( T-Kylie Fawcett )
Resumed from nine month spell to finish in behind them at Ellerslie. Clearly the new trainer has it in good heart and this a lot easier
Next Best
7 Romanin
F: 73B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie )
Unfortunate to have drawn wide as it showed much improvement in its second start, last time
Consider
2 Linkin Park
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 33764B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-N & T Elliott )
Good effort at Waverley last time and should handle the step up to 1600m OK