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Taken to Riccarton to resume and how impressive it was in winning over the 1400m on the last day of the festival. Only its fifth start and more wins to come
Main Danger
7 Bow Hill
F: 279x1B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Cody Cole )
Powerful performance to win comfortable when resuming and we know what a formidable trainer/jockey partnership this is in the CD
Next Best
3 Rockburn
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 54x00B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-John Bary )
Ran in a much stronger field than this at Tauranga last time. Back in the CD, rates a better chance and Masa on the reins is a plus
Consider
6 Bellezor
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 15x51B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Paul Richards )
Just got the better of the opposition in a photo finish at New Plymouth three weeks ago. Sure to be thereabouts with a repeat performance
Longer Odds
5 Wish Me Well
F: 9411xB(5)W(57.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-K R Hercock )
Debut as a 5yo last campaign, winning last two of four starts. Made great progress and now resumes after a spell
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 2.10
Place1 4 $ 1.20
Place2 6 $ 1.50
Place3 3 $ 2.30
Quinella 4:6 $ 3.70
Trifecta 4:6:3 $ 36.70
First4 4:6:3:2 $ 181.40
Race 2 - Racing This Time Tv Facebook Mdn
Time: 1:23 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
13 Astoria Brooke
F: 4B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Cody Cole )
Debut at Te Aroha two weeks ago and trainer forwent that meeting there yesterday to bring it south to Otaki. With Michael McNab adding to its chances, we should take the tip
Main Danger
5 Ballon D'or
Dividend : $2.60, $1.30
Won
F: x2826B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Niranjan Parmar )
( T-Peter & Shaun McKay )
Three seconds in seven starts says it will be winning soon. Drops back from a stronger conditions race up north for this today and clearly a big chance
Next Best
10 Whooshka
F: 975x2B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Have noticed some of Lisa's runners going better recently and this one can carry on that form
Consider
1 Linara
Dividend : $2.60
Place
F: 336x9B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Shaun Fannin & Hazel Schofer )
Despite winning a trial to prepare, didn't perform to the short odds when resuming. Look for improvement
Longer Odds
2 Just Ben
F: 547x4B(9)W(58.5)
( J-Rihaan Goyaram )
( T-Gary Vile )
7yo now and a 57 start maiden ... how did it not win one of those 14 seconds?? One day it will show the necessary improvement
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 2.60
Place1 5 $ 1.30
Place2 1 $ 2.60
Place3 9 $ 7.70
Quinella 1:5 $ 9.80
Trifecta 5:1:9 $ 320.10
First4 5:1:9:4 $ 2783.80
Double 4:5 $ 6.60
Race 3 - Uza Bus 2Yo
Time: 1:58 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
1 Fury Of Flight
Dividend :
Place
F:B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
If trial form and reputation is anything to go by, this Te Akau runner will be winning this
Main Danger
4 Romanoff
Dividend : $9.70, $2.40
Won
F: 7B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Form trainer started this one off in a Stakes race so will find this easier
Next Best
5 Luminance
F: 425B(1)W(55.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Kurtis Pertab )
Brings the experience and winner in last run is a bit special, having gone on to win at Riccarton. Rails draw
Consider
2 Curzon Park
Dividend : $7.10
Place
F: 6B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Niranjan Parmar )
( T-Kurtis Pertab )
Trainer's less fancied runner in the race ... but how often have we seen the form reversed on race day
Longer Odds
6 Hello My Dear
F: 3B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray, Copper Belt Lodge )
Will be improved for debut run and could boost the multis
A last start winner at Trentham, Kevin Myers has a horse with a bit of ability here and it has progressed nicely. Looks just the type to enjoy the step up to 2200m
Main Danger
9 Swingit Our Way
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 52615B(1)W(54.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Has been close up in recent runs, including winning two back. On the quick back up, after running in a stronger field at New Plymouth, and we like its chances
Next Best
5 Tikemyson
Dividend : $2.60, $1.20
Won
F: 12x12B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Johno Benner )
Looks likely to start favourite and that can be justified, given its form in two runs this campaign. Capable but just want to see how it performs at middle distance at this stage
Consider
2 Puke Park
F: 84155B(8)W(59.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Interesting to see Masa take the ride on this one. Small stable has had a couple of winners in the last ten days and this one now steps up to 2200m
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
7 She's So Reliable
F: 32316B(2)W(55.5)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-John Bary )
Beat a good field at Te Rapa,in a R65, two back and repeat of that here rates it a place chance
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 2.60
Place1 5 $ 1.20
Place2 10 $ 2.60
Place3 9 $ 1.90
Quinella 5:10 $ 13.90
Trifecta 5:10:9 $ 120.50
First4 5:10:9:2 $ 922.80
Double 4:5 $ 30.80
Treble 5:4:5 $ 120.20
Race 5 - Rose City Cars Levin Stakes
Time: 3:08 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 80000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
4 Lazio
F: 11x11B(6)W(55.5)
( J-Rihaan Goyaram )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Just the six starts to date and progressive winner of last four. Biggest danger today was 1 3/4 lengths behind at Trentham and (with the Lazio's apprentice allowance) meets on pretty much the same terms her
Main Danger
7 Kana
F: 12x85B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Peter Didham )
Behind Lazio two back but went a much improved race at Riccarton since. Rails draw and improves further for that
Next Best
1 Waihaha Falls
F: 476x3B(9)W(61.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
Hard to imagine it not putting in a strong challenge, given its run against Lazio last start
Consider
8 Puketiro
F: 1950xB(4)W(54.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner resuming after trials. Unbeaten fresh up so obviously needs consideration
Longer Odds
3 Old Town Road
F: 34065B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Lisa Latta )
A terrific campaigner and ever so honest. Joe Doyle adds to its chances
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 8.10
Place1 6 $ 2.30
Place2 5 $ 3.50
Place3 10 $ 5.30
Quinella 5:6 $ 53.80
Trifecta 6:5:10 $ 1540.80
First4 6:5:10:7 $ 8498.60
Race 6 - Bobby Foundation Backing Kiwi Legends Mile
Time: 3:38 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
3 Sagunto
F: 2x207B(4)W(61.0)
( J-Niranjan Parmar )
( T-Peter & Shaun McKay )
This race looks perfect for this front running 9yo and its easiest race for a while. Has been running in Group races and this training partnership has a good strike rate
Main Danger
4 Chase
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 3x427B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Stephen Nickalls )
Wanganui galloper that is often seen as the 'underdog' in these better races but does in fact have an impressive record. A good run behind Mutand Valley last start and has a lot in its favour today .... distance, course winner, soft track, rails draw ..
Next Best
2 Lightning Jack
Dividend : $6.90, $2.70
Won
F: 99404B(3)W(61.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
Southern runner with ability and that was a decent effort in a G3 last time at Trentham, given that Heavy isn't its ideal surface.
Consider
1 Harlech
F: 21x08B(6)W(61.5)
( J-Rihaan Goyaram )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Gets the 3kg claim today and looks to be peaking, fitness wise
Longer Odds
6 Manifique
F: 0498xB(9)W(54.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Peter Didham )
Bit of a sentimental selection as would love to see it back to its best after unfortunate injuries. OK fresh up record
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 6.90
Place1 2 $ 2.70
Place2 4 $ 2.40
Place3 5 $ 2.20
Quinella 2:4 $ 30.70
Trifecta 2:4:5 $ 291.90
First4 2:4:5:1 $ 3868.40
Double 6:2 $ 49.30
Race 7 - Elsdon Park Wellington Stakes (G3)
Time: 4:14 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 100000
Top Pick
1 He's Lucid
F: 33416B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Trained by the maestro in Wanganui and he will have this gelding trained to perfection. Has raced against better company that anything else in the race and has the rails draw to advantage today
Main Danger
8 Island Life
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 21B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie )
Sam Spratt has had a tremendous six months in the saddle and could well add another Group race today with this progressive filly. Won over distance last start
Next Best
2 Tuxedo
Dividend : $7.40, $2.50
Won
F: 1B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
Just the one start and 100% success rate. Time will tell how good that was but certainly looked good and just needs to overcome draw to be a chance
Consider
9 Ocean Miss
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 41B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
$100k stakes on offer and Te Akau would have had a few contenders to choose from
Longer Odds
10 Vanish
F: 3x1B(10)W(55.0)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Won impressively when fresh up for an in form stable and could well be quite smart
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 7.40
Place1 2 $ 2.50
Place2 8 $ 1.60
Place3 9 $ 2.20
Quinella 2:8 $ 10.50
Trifecta 2:8:9 $ 137.60
First4 2:8:9:11 $ 929.40
Race 8 - Feildtech Communications (Bm65)
Time: 4:45 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
4 Old Bill Bone
Dividend : $3.10, $2.00
Won
F: 2x1B(8)W(59.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Cody Cole )
Sam Weatherley has only two other rides today and their chances look minimal, so the fact he is here to ride this one for regular CD 'raider', speaks volumes
Main Danger
3 Gohugo
F: 3x073B(1)W(59.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
Leah Hemi is riding better than ever and looks to be a chance in the last of the day. Rails draw to advantage
Next Best
6 Spielberg
F: 15024B(4)W(59.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Paul Richards )
Has finished close up in last two starts up north and gets the benefit of Lily Sutherland's riding skills today
Consider
13 Psyclone
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 4x403B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-John Bary )
Wasn't a bad run last time considering the draw and up to being in the finish here
Longer Odds
8 Strange Love
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 7x220B(14)W(57.5)
( J-Niranjan Parmar )
( T-Peter & Shaun McKay )
Disappointed last time but that was a strong field in its rating class. Two seconds prior and well capable of bouncing back