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These maidens with so many on debut can be a bit of a lottery, but here we have a gelding coming out of a good stable, with a good reputation, and a wide draw ... yet there's plenty of early support coming for it. We're going along for the ride as its two trial wins suggest its a good prospect
Main Danger
3 Ribkraka
Dividend : $4.40, $1.60
Won
F: 6xB(4)W(57.5)
( J-Kevin Stott )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Less than a 1/2 length behind Willydoit in trial and today has the benefit of race day experience (last April) and an inside draw
Next Best
7 Astoria Brooke
F:B(2)W(55.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Cody Cole )
With this stable/jockey's tremendous strike rate with first up runner, you'll want to think about this filly's chances on debut
Consider
6 By Her Rules
F: 553B(3)W(55.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that comes into contention following scratchings
Longer Odds
11 Approaching
F:B(1)W(55.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Tony Pike )
Tony Pike runner on debut and out of gate 1, at good odds
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 3, 6, 7, 11
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 4.40
Place1 3 $ 1.60
Place2 12 $ 2.00
Place3 2 $ 1.00
Quinella 3:12 $ 15.20
Trifecta 3:12:2 $ 134.60
First4 3:12:2:7 $ 489.10
Race 2 - Kilgravin Lodge Mdn
Time: 1:18 PM | Distance: 1150 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
9 Venetian
F:B(4)W(55.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-L Noble )
One of the trainers we watch and again he looks to have prepared this filly to perfection for her debut. Impressive trial win and Warren Kennedy is on the reins
Main Danger
6 Clear Conscience
F:B(2)W(55.5)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Another big winner (g1) for Pam Gerard last Saturday and he terrific run of winners continues. Trial form suggests this one has plenty of ability and has drawn nicely in Gate 2
Next Best
8 Litteral
F: 0B(10)W(55.5)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Ken & Bev Kelso )
Kelso trained and that automatically perks our interest. Was a trial winner before finishing off well on debut and will be better for that experience
Consider
5 Para Para
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 63B(3)W(55.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
Freshened after finishing close up in first two runs and now resumes. Inside draw and trialled two weeks ago
Longer Odds
2 Brego
F:B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Shelley Hale )
Well bred. Rails draw for debut and Sam Weatherley booking is a positive
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 5, 6, 8, 9
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 11 $ 14.50
Place1 11 $ 3.30
Place2 1 $ 5.90
Place3 5 $ 1.50
Quinella 1:11 $ 144.00
Trifecta 11:1:5 $ 1029.50
Double 3:11 $ 77.50
Race 3 - Kb Bloodstock Mdn
Time: 1:49 PM | Distance: 1150 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
11 Vieni Su
F:B(6)W(55.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Barbara Kennedy )
Warren Kennedy rides this 3yo filly, on debut for his wife, and it could be the one at good EW odds. We liked its trial two weeks ago
Main Danger
6 Celestial Wonder
Dividend : $1.40, $1.00
Won
F: 2B(7)W(55.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Went close on debut, a good effort considering it was a Heavy track and it came out of Gate 13. Michael McNab rides for Te Akau today and just needs to overcome the draw to be a serious chance
Next Best
5 Volunteer
F:B(8)W(57.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall )
On debut after two trials and looks capable.Jockey has quickly settled into NZ racing conditions
Consider
3 Embossed
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F:B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Chris Wood )
Country's leading jockey rides and has a trial win to suggest it goes alright
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
2 City Of Angels
F:B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
On debut. Trialled and you can be sure it will be fully tuned up for this. Rails draw to advantage
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 3, 5, 6, 11
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 1.40
Place1 6 $ 1.00
Place2 7 $ 3.60
Place3 3 $ 2.10
Quinella 6:7 $ 9.20
Trifecta 6:7:3 $ 84.10
First4 6:7:3:8 $ 380.20
Race 4 - Ohukia Lodge Mdn
Time: 2:24 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
1 Beast Of Burden
Dividend : $2.60, $1.20
Won
F: 75x33B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Chad Ormsby )
Won a trial before resuming and has finished close up in both runs this campaign. A win is not far off and will come in closer to the rails with overnight scratchings
Main Danger
5 Sky Do
F:B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall )
On debut after winning a trial with a bit in hand six weeks ago. Will also see itself drawn closer to the rails after scratchings
Next Best
14 My Sharona
F:B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Trial winner on debut. This stable has been having a great run of success and they might have a decent type here too
Consider
10 Adlerian
F: 56x0xB(11)W(56.5)
( J-Maria Sanson )
( T-Acacia O'Brien )
Australian import having its first run in NZ. Looks capable of running into a place here
Longer Odds
4 Mivirgo
F: x594xB(9)W(58.5)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Scott Wenn )
Resuming. Interested to see Sam Spratt on the reins and that makes it our odds player
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 4, 5, 10, 14
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 2.60
Place1 1 $ 1.20
Place2 8 $ 6.50
Place3 16 $ 7.10
Quinella 1:8 $ 38.50
Trifecta 1:8:16 $ 929.40
First4 1:8:16:14 $ 5435.30
Double 6:1 $ 3.80
Treble 11:6:1 $ 171.30
Race 5 - Regal Farm Hcp (60)
Time: 2:53 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
3 Brian Lamont
F: 62909B(9)W(58.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Wayne Hillis )
Although ninth last week at Ellerslie, was in fact only 3 1/2 lengths from the winner. On the quick back up and warren Kennedy now takes the reins
Main Danger
2 The Storyteller
F: 1x004B(4)W(60.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Once again, Stephen Marsh has worked a galloper through the early races and then stepped it up to its best chance when ready. Back to middle distance last start, it ran well and will be in great condition for this 2200m
Next Best
1 Because
Dividend : $4.80, $2.10
Won
F: 57662B(3)W(60.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Ralph Manning )
9yo now but showed there's a win or two left yet, running well last Saturday and having Ember Attack 1 1/2 lengths behind. Amazing consistency and the quick back up a good sign
Consider
4 Chilli Con Khan
F: 00077B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Niranjan Parmar )
( T-Murray Garrett )
Another on the quick back up and will be better suited by the Soft track conditions
Longer Odds
7 Camacho
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 36026B(1)W(55.5)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-D Kennedy )
Not far away here two weeks ago when stepping up to today's distance. Rails draw to advantage
Betting Suggestions
Quaddies
R5
(3) Brian Lamont
(2) The Storyteller
(1) Because
R7
(5) Golden Century
(11) Run Don't Walk
(10) Ocean Miss
R8
(8) Saxs 'N' Silks
(5) Checkmate
(7) Fast Impact
Quaddies % to a $20 stake:
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 3, 4, 7
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 4.80
Place1 1 $ 2.10
Place2 7 $ 2.00
Place3 8 $ 1.90
Quinella 1:7 $ 13.80
Trifecta 1:7:8 $ 125.50
First4 1:7:8:3 $ 771.70
Race 6 - Riverrock (Bm65)
Time: 3:26 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
4 Rising Tide
Dividend : $4.00, $1.90
Won
F: 0120xB(4)W(58.5)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Chad Ormsby )
Resumes now after being spelled through the winter. Trainer always has them 'ready to win' when fresh and it looks the value to do just that in this race
Main Danger
6 Cupid's Arrow
F: 6140xB(5)W(57.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
From good stable and resuming after a good 3yo campaign. Considered good enough at the end of that to run in a G1 so should be competitive now resuming in a R65,
Next Best
5 Mesa Verde
F: x36x2B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Cody Cole )
Stable is currently in good form and having a lot of runners. Just beaten when resuming at Rotorua a month ago and has drawn well for this
Consider
7 Emmy Dazzler
F: 321x7B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Chris Wood )
Ran last when resuming but will take improvement. Showed itself to be capable in this grade in first campaign
Longer Odds
1 Eight Lucky Prawns
Dividend :
Place
F: 214x0B(1)W(59.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
Also ran last when resuming but Sam Weatherley sticks and scratchings bring it into play
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 4, 5, 6, 7
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 4.00
Place1 4 $ 1.90
Place2 8 $ 3.00
Quinella 4:8 $ 11.10
Trifecta 4:8:1 $ 126.70
First4 4:8:1:7 $ 297.20
Double 1:4 $ 20.40
Race 7 - Riversley Park Mdn
Time: 4:05 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
5 Golden Century
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 3B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Tony Pike )
Was finishing to good effect at Taupo when on debut at Taupo a month ago. Tony Pike has given it time between that and this start and with expected improvement, should be taking this out
Main Danger
11 Run Don't Walk
F: 84B(14)W(55.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Although fourth in its second race at Te Rapa two weeks ago, was only 1/2 length off the winner. That was a big improvement on its debut run, when stepping up to 1300m. Gets an extra 200m today
Next Best
10 Ocean Miss
Dividend : $4.70, $1.70
Won
F: 4B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Was well supported on debut here two weeks ago but never looked likely. May have been the Heavy track so worth sticking with it
Consider
4 Alavisto
F: 57xB(9)W(58.5)
( J-Kevin Stott )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Not to far away in only two runs to date, in July. Resumes from spell and stable runners are to be followed
Longer Odds
14 Fira
F:B(7)W(55.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall )
On debut. Went nicely in its last trial, here three weeks ago, and could run well
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
4, 5, 10, 11, 14
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 4.70
Place1 10 $ 1.70
Place2 13 $ 10.60
Place3 5 $ 1.30
Quinella 10:13 $ 81.00
Trifecta 10:13:5 $ 662.70
First4 10:13:5:2 $ 2215.50
Race 8 - Prima Park Mdn
Time: 4:47 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
8 Saxs 'N' Silks
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 360x4B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
The less fancied of this stable's two runners but on the back of its resuming run at New Plymouth, when only beaten 3/4 length, we think its the value bet. Showed ability last campaign and has clearly matured over its spell
Main Danger
5 Checkmate
Dividend : $1.70, $1.00
Won
F: 2B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Stable's more fancied runner and resumes six weeks after its debut run. Was a promising effort then and is a big chance on that effort, and good draw
Next Best
7 Fast Impact
Dividend : $4.50
Place
F:B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Donavan Mansour )
( T-Stephen Ralph )
On debut after six trials, the first of them in March. So they've been very patient and a good sign that they consider it ready to run today
Consider
1 Perspective
F: 993xB(3)W(58.5)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Darryn & Briar Weatherley )
Progressed in three runs first time up, finishing a close up third in April before being spelled
Longer Odds
16 Chambray
F: 00xB(9)W(56.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Tony Pike )
Tony Pike runner that did little in first two starts. Resumes from spell and with overnight scratchings, comes into contention