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Te Akau looks to have this one wrapped up with to strong contenders. Both went well to win in their first campaigns and now resume. We particularly liked the style of this gelding and think it wins
Main Danger
1 Discretion Rules
F: 3221xB(5)W(58.0)
( J-Ashvin Goindasamy )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau have trialled this one extensively too. It could be suggested it's the better chance given the stable jockey is up ... time will tell
Next Best
2 Wire Rope
F: 126B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
No doubting its ability but you have to question its temperament. Stable is having best season
Consider
9 Velton
Dividend : $3.30
Place
F: 534x1B(8)W(55.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Bryce Newman )
Good enough to beat a subsequent winner when resuming and will be fitter
Longer Odds
5 Anushka Shesastar
Dividend : $3.50
Place
F: 154B(6)W(55.0)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-John Bary )
Won on debut back in August. Spelled and two races since and yet to recover that form
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 8.10
Place1 7 $ 2.00
Place2 9 $ 3.30
Place3 5 $ 3.50
Quinella 7:9 $ 54.30
Trifecta 7:9:5 $ 777.60
First4 7:9:5:3 $ 2903.50
Race 2 - Wanganui-Taranaki Racehorse Owners Association (Bm65)
Time: 1:20 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
9 The Big Picture
F: 059x1B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
Caught punters out with a long odds victory on its home track last month, its first run for eight months. Clearly it improved during that spell and this stable is winning with everything right now. Rails draw
Main Danger
6 Poukawa
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 1x38B(4)W(59.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
Won on debut here back in May but didn't really go on with it in two subsequent runs, before putting out to mature. Opened up as favourite and has seen money come for it, so that's a good sign
Next Best
11 Stipulator
F: 25x52B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Sima Mxothwa )
( T-Gavin Sharrock )
Looked a horse of real potential when winning its first race but hasn't won since. Looking better in recent races. 4kg claim here
Consider
5 Cooper
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 0625xB(6)W(59.5)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray, Copper Belt Lodge )
Has been taken along slowly and proved itself to be capable. Resumes as a 5yo and we can expect better things this campaign
Longer Odds
3 Papa Surf
F: 8209xB(2)W(60.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Mike Breslin )
Resuming. Drawn well and likely to run well fresh up from this stable
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 13.70
Place1 4 $ 4.00
Place2 5 $ 2.10
Place3 6 $ 2.00
Quinella 4:5 $ 40.50
Trifecta 4:5:6 $ 399.10
First4 4:5:6:14 $ 12548.40
Race 3 - Carpet Maintenance & Cleaning (Bm75)
Time: 1:55 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
2 The Stoney One
F: 73x03B(9)W(59.5)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
Extremely consistent, will appreciate the Soft track conditions, which it excels on. Fresh up and gets the 3kg claim to improve its chances
Main Danger
14 Bella Voce
Dividend : $5.10, $2.00
Won
F: 6x441B(2)W(54.5)
( J-Ashvin Goindasamy )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau will have targeted this race and in their choice here is a 'live' chance, having peaked at the right time with a last start win
Next Best
3 Showbastian Coe
F: 20121B(3)W(59.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Mike Breslin )
One of the most improved gallopers around and went to the line with more to give, when winning at New Plymouth last time
Consider
12 Fancypants
F: 14627B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Sima Mxothwa )
( T-Bryce Revell )
Ran last, last weekend, so needs to bounce back here. But is on the quick back up and that is a good sign
Longer Odds
16 Magawa
F: x1545B(8)W(55.5)
( J-Tegan Newman )
( T-Matthew Dixon )
Capable type and was less than five lengths behind Debit last start
Results
Race Dividends
Win 14 $ 5.10
Place1 14 $ 2.00
Place2 5 $ 4.40
Place3 8 $ 3.30
Quinella 5:14 $ 39.10
Trifecta 14:5:8 $ 542.50
First4 14:5:8:10 $ 8448.70
Double 4:14 $ 47.50
Treble 7:4:14 $ 885.90
Race 4 - Tcl Communications Mdn
Time: 2:30 PM | Distance: 1340 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
7 Lets All Boogie
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 233x2B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Bryce Newman )
Given time with an eight month spell through the winter, it looks likely to pay dividends as it won a trial in October before finishing close up when resuming three weeks ago. Improved and good draw
Main Danger
4 Cosmic Prince
F: 2B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray, Copper Belt Lodge )
Came to debut run off a win at the trials and found support in the market. Benefits from that and sure to be a danger here. Wide draw the challenge
Next Best
11 Debbi Harri
Dividend : $5.40, $1.90
Won
F: 65x28B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-John Bary )
Third up and nearing peak fitness, this one looks promising. Has travelled around a bit, which is interesting, and has drawn well today
Consider
1 Alcaraz
F: 327x3B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Another one that ran well when resuming and Latta stable runners starting to show up. If its anywhere near as good as its namesake, it will be winning soon
Longer Odds
10 Fawke Lightning
F: 59x60B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Lisa Latta also has this runner in this. Bit disappointing last time but the winner of that race is looking pretty good. Rails draw today and chance to bounce back
Results
Race Dividends
Win 11 $ 5.40
Place1 11 $ 1.90
Place2 7 $ 1.50
Place3 9 $ 3.80
Quinella 7:11 $ 11.20
Trifecta 11:7:9 $ 255.60
First4 11:7:9:5 $ 2266.80
Race 5 - Jill Rohloff Memorial Hcp
Time: 3:05 PM | Distance: 1340 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
10 Debit
Dividend : $2.90, $1.50
Won
F: 31x11B(8)W(54.0)
( J-Tegan Newman )
( T-Peter Lock )
Peter Lock has been very successful with his 'raids' into the central districts and he looks to have a fine chance of success here in this $50k race today. A 5yo with still only four starts, winning three of them, we were impressed with its determined finish in the Heavy at Trentham last time
Main Danger
7 Petrucci
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 9x704B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
If Debit doesn't start here, then it might well be another one for the Te Akau team. A good strike rate with four wins from just 15 starts, it will be peaking nicely after its close up fourth at Te Rapa two weeks ago
Next Best
4 Liffey
F: 1x543B(7)W(54.0)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-James Sweetensen )
Dropping back from G3 and running against others that have been running in R75 so you've got to think its a strong chance. Trialled mid-week
Consider
5 Blissful Belle
Dividend : $2.60
Place
F: 3x896B(11)W(54.0)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-John Bary )
Hard to leave this mare out of your calculations, given its recent close up finishes in Group races. Wide draw the challenge
Longer Odds
11 Chantilly Lace
F: 90252B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Chrissy Bambry )
Last two runs have been behind the much improved and exciting Marotilli Molly. If it kicks on the home turn, its going to be hard to pull back
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 2.90
Place1 10 $ 1.50
Place2 7 $ 1.70
Place3 5 $ 2.60
Quinella 7:10 $ 5.70
Trifecta 10:7:5 $ 80.40
First4 10:7:5:8 $ 1236.00
Double 11:10 $ 19.10
Race 6 - Crv Equipment Ltd (Bm65)
Time: 3:40 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
7 Akenehi
F: 41x63B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Has gone well in two runs back and progressing nicely. Drawn the rails ans third up, it is going to be awfully hard to beat over the 1600m for the first time
Main Danger
6 Half Of Nothing
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 35542B(4)W(58.0)
( J-Maria Sanson )
( T-Sarah Hurrell )
Hasn't been far away in all its races this campaign and fought hard to the line over this distance last start. Same tactics = hard to beat
Next Best
2 Tshiebwe
Dividend : $10.90, $3.50
Won
F: 158x8B(8)W(60.0)
( J-Sima Mxothwa )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
As capable as it is, it was never going to win at Waverley when resuming, in a very good field for a R75. Better for the run and drops back to R65. Wide draw to overcome
Consider
8 Dollybird
F: 3x192B(10)W(57.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Matthew Dixon )
A trainer we follow a bit and this one is going to win more races for him
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
3 Rev It Up Rusty
F: 961x7B(3)W(59.0)
( J-Tegan Newman )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Off the track for five months before resuming at Otaki. Looked stronger in that race and, while it will want further, might well test them at the 1600m today
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 10.90
Place1 2 $ 3.50
Place2 16 $ 3.90
Place3 6 $ 2.30
Quinella 2:16 $ 66.60
Trifecta 2:16:6 $ 966.30
First4 2:16:6:1 $ 4292.70
Treble 11:10:2 $ 201.50
Race 7 - Emmetts Truck Services Hcp (86)
Time: 4:15 PM | Distance: 2040 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
1 Orlov
F: 211x2B(4)W(60.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-David Haworth )
A course and distance winner back in April, it ran into second on a Good track over 1600m when resuming at Otaki last month. Better for that run, it will also benefit from a Softer track and the middle distance journey. Lily is a great booking and she knows the track well
Main Danger
4 Drop Of Something
Dividend : $6.30, $1.70
Won
F: 41225B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Wayne Hillis )
Albeit second last at Trentham last start, it was only just over two lengths from the winner. That was Open class and Heavy and will be better off on both counts today. Rails draw and also has a Wanganui jockey on the reins
Next Best
3 Battle Secret
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 11121B(6)W(59.5)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
Bill Thurlow's stable is having a terrific few months and this one has featured in that, winning four from its last five, including one of them over course and distance. 59.5kg but it might not be finished yet
Consider
6 Sailor Jack
F: 31x51B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Shaun Fannin & Hazel Schofer )
Trainers have done a great job with this gelding and bolted in on the synthetic last time. Surprised to see it so short in the market but that might be a positive indication of its chances
Longer Odds
7 My Maebelline Girl
Dividend : $2.80
Place
F: 25039B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Tegan Newman )
( T-Kylie Little )
Have been expecting this one to show up at anytime but was up against it in a G3 last time. This a whole lot easier and today might be the day
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 6.30
Place1 4 $ 1.70
Place2 7 $ 2.80
Place3 3 $ 2.20
Quinella 4:7 $ 45.40
Trifecta 4:7:3 $ 468.60
First4 4:7:3:1 $ 2436.80
Double 2:4 $ 40.90
Race 8 - Barracks Sports Bar (Bm65)
Time: 4:50 PM | Distance: 2040 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
10 Zenazed
Dividend : $6.90, $2.30
Won
F: 0521B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Tegan Newman )
( T-Leanne Elliot )
Most impressed with this 4yo's win last start, when up to middle distance for the first time. It finished over them and appeared to have plenty in the tank. Could be a bit smart
Main Danger
1 Comedy
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 70261B(12)W(60.0)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Harvey Wilson )
Came home strongly to win over the 2200m at Trentham last start. That was some effort given it was a Heavy10, late in the day. Has been getting better every start and a good chance again here
Next Best
4 Testwin
F: x6044B(9)W(58.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
Lily Sutherland rode Zenazed last time but has opted to stay with this one this time. You've got to respect her judgment and with improvement from its last run, it looks likely to be thereabouts
Consider
2 Mr Twinkletoes
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 07352B(8)W(59.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Jo Rathbone )
Second to Just Charlie at waverley last start and on the back of what that one has gone on to do at the Riccarton festival, you wouldn't want to be leaving it out
Longer Odds
12 Ain't Bad
F: 88064B(6)W(54.0)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Ilone Kelly )
Much improved run last start and local (in form) jockey rides
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 6.90
Place1 10 $ 2.30
Place2 1 $ 2.20
Place3 2 $ 2.00
Quinella 1:10 $ 21.20
Trifecta 10:1:2 $ 149.40
First4 10:1:2:8 $ 1530.00
Race 9 - Tribute To Johnathan Parkes (Bm65)
Time: 5:25 PM | Distance: 2040 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
4 Golden
Dividend : $3.80, $1.50
Won
F: 7x412B(8)W(58.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie )
Down from the north with an in-form stable and a galloper that we think can rise through the ranks. It has been well placed in its short career and wit a local jockey on the reins, will get every chance
Main Danger
1 Walkinthepark
Dividend : $2.90
Place
F: 22x76B(7)W(59.5)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Gary Vile )
Both runs this campaign have been good and over 1600m. Now third up, we expect to see the improved fitness just perfect timing for this step up to 2040m
Next Best
5 Pick Of The Litter
F: 0x841B(12)W(58.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Peter Lock )
Stepped up to its preferred middle distance at Pukekohe last start and duly put them away. There's more to come on a repeat of that performance
Consider
7 Carignan
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 32932B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Kevin Myers )
A 5yo from the local Kevin Myers stable with the ability but with only the one win to show for it - but 7 seconds! Lily rides again and sure to be in the mix on their home track
Longer Odds
2 Who's Complainin
F: 154l4B(3)W(59.5)
( J-Sima Mxothwa )
( T-Brian Crow )
A confidence builder at its last run over 1600m and it wasn't far of the winner at the end. Will appreciate the extra 400m today and gets 4kg claim