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Race 1 - Peter Lyon Shearing & Breen Construction Mdn
Time: 1:37 PM | Distance: 2030 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
9 Elldecree
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: x0603B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Kezia Murphy )
Second start over the middle distance last time and much improved. Tina sticks
Main Danger
8 Our Princess Boot
F: 25433B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Leonard Stewart )
16 start maiden but that doesn't do the 6yo justice, given its best finishes have been in its last five starts
Next Best
2 Haast Ruler
Dividend : $5.10, $2.00
Won
F: 52605B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Abdul Najib (a3) )
( T-Maurice Forde )
Not the greatest formline to exude confidence but has been backed down from an opening 14's and we say that has to be noted
Consider
1 Clyde Barrow
F: 65745B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Ruvanesh Muniandy (a3) )
( T-John Blackadder )
Five lengths behind a promising Kevin Myers galloper at the Riccarton festival meeting and a repeat of that, takes it close here
Longer Odds
3 Light Of Plutus
Dividend : $4.00
Place
F: 77469B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Brett Murray )
( T-Lee Callaway )
We expect this ex northern galloper to show up soon, maybe today?
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 5.10
Place1 2 $ 2.00
Place2 3 $ 4.00
Place3 9 $ 2.30
Quinella 2:3 $ 33.70
Trifecta 2:3:9 $ 482.30
First4 2:3:9:8 $ 1114.70
Race 2 - Jackson Smart Roofing & Omakau Auto Centre Mdn
Time: 2:12 PM | Distance: 1220 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
10 More Sass
F: 82x20B(6)W(55.0)
( J-Savish Khetoo (a3) )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
Second to the useful Pivotal Ten two back before finding the Stakes competition too tough last time. Has the ability to win this
Main Danger
7 Domperion
F: 55440B(13)W(56.5)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Not a bad run considering the strength of the field at the Riccarton festival, and the fact it came out of gate 13. Same draw again and needs to overcome that
Next Best
1 Morrie
F: 0x332B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Leonard Stewart )
After doing very little in its first 17 runs, has come back a different horse this campaign, placing in all three. With that form, is right in this
Consider
6 Chicago Dream
F: 0x02B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Corey Campbell )
( T-Kenny Rae )
Beaten 7 1/2 lengths by Pivotal Ten last time but it was the closest to it at the finish, and that's worth considering
Longer Odds
3 Charm Manhattan
Dividend : $10.90
Place
F: 0800B(11)W(58.5)
( J-Floor Moerman (a4) )
( T-Krystal-Marie Williams )
Looks capable of winning a race and this only its fifth start, so expect improvement
Another one that was unfortunate with the draw at the Riccarton Cup meeting but overcame that to finish close up. If bringing form from up north today, will be very hard to beat
Main Danger
1 El Ultimo
Dividend : $3.60, $1.70
Won
F: 6x228B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Denby-Rose Tait (a3) )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
Respectable performance at Riccarton last time and this easier. On pace runner favoured by rails draw
Next Best
12 Indie Ardie
F: 8xB(2)W(55.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
Strong trainer/jockey combination that was expected to do better on debut in September. Spelled after that and now resuming, expect a better performance
Consider
6 Pomalo
F: 95324B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Jackie Burrows )
Gets full marks for honesty and consistency and drawn well for this. Extra 200m ideal
Longer Odds
9 Wild Secrets
F: 43590B(12)W(56.5)
( J-Krishna Mudhoo )
( T-Ainsley McLeod )
Ex northerner that has run well in starts in south, except when encountering the Heavy. Today should be perfect
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 3.60
Place1 1 $ 1.70
Place2 8 $ 1.70
Place3 7 $ 2.40
Quinella 1:8 $ 8.20
Trifecta 1:8:7 $ 100.20
First4 1:8:7:16 $ 1313.10
Race 4 - Catalyst Performance Clare Memorial Cup Hcp (84)
Time: 3:22 PM | Distance: 1220 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
7 Blue Vein
F: 64330B(5)W(54.5)
( J-Denby-Rose Tait (a3) )
( T-Meg Cunneen )
Previously trained in the north by Adrian Bull but has raced a number of times at Riccarton and done well. Fresh up for new trainer and might be hard to beat
Main Danger
3 Amberecho
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 6x350B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Samantha Wynne )
Ran in Opens on two days of the Riccarton and beaten less than a length on the first day. Finished three lengths behind Inflamed in the lat so bit to make up there
Next Best
2 Inflamed
Dividend :
Place
F: 3x227B(3)W(58.0)
( J-Ruvanesh Muniandy (a3) )
( T-Brian & Shane Anderton )
That was some run at Riccarton behind Mystic Park, especially considering it drew gate 15
Consider
5 La Bella Nera
Dividend : $4.30, $2.20
Won
F: 30364B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah (a2) )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
Good galloper with 25% starts to wins strike rate and drawn well
Longer Odds
4 Hasstobeyou
F: 35488B(6)W(57.5)
( J-Ashvin Goindasamy )
( T-Robert Dennis )
Looks the pick of the two 'roughies' in this
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 4.30
Place1 5 $ 2.20
Place2 3 $ 2.20
Quinella 3:5 $ 6.90
Trifecta 5:3:2 $ 26.80
First4 5:3:2:1 $ 91.40
Double 1:5 $ 9.90
Treble 9:1:5 $ 785.40
Race 5 - Metalcraft Roofing & New World Alexandra (Bm65)
Time: 4:00 PM | Distance: 1220 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
2 Kikimora
Dividend : $4.00, $1.50
Won
F: 8363xB(6)W(58.0)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah (a2) )
( T-Anna Furlong )
With 7 seconds to its name, it clearly might have won more, so is well in as a R65. Promising young trainer will have improved it and, considering we can't see anything else offering a winning chance, goes in as our Top Pick
Main Danger
5 Loose Sally
F: 1B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Ruvanesh Muniandy (a3) )
( T-Shankar Muniandy )
Nice winner at odds on debut and looked capable enough to be a tester at this level
Next Best
6 Miss Brittany
F: 0436xB(2)W(56.5)
( J-Denby-Rose Tait (a3) )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
Resumes after five month spell and drawn nicely for talented apprentice
Consider
1 Sympathique
F: 4x650B(11)W(59.0)
( J-Savish Khetoo (a3) )
( T-Leonard Stewart )
Would have rated higher but for the wide draw. Last run in stronger field at Riccarton
Longer Odds
3 La Cerveza
F: 1098xB(8)W(58.0)
( J-Brett Murray )
( T-Jess Land )
Has won fresh up previously and first run for new trainer. Could surprise
Nice run for second when resuming and not far away last start, despite the Heavy10. The track should be ideal today
Main Danger
5 Funfetti
Dividend : $1.80, $1.10
Won
F: 55x71B(10)W(57.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
Liked the way it went to the line to win on the last day of the Riccarton Cup meeting and will be hard to beat today
Next Best
2 Stop Yelling
F: 17325B(8)W(59.0)
( J-Lee Callaway )
( T-Nikki White )
Just behind them in a strong field at Riccarton, with a couple of northerners leading them home. Course winner here
Consider
11 Epilogue
F: 64638B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Denby-Rose Tait (a3) )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
Well drawn and this good apprentice adds a lot of value with her 3kg claim
Longer Odds
4 Haggle
F: 067x9B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Ashvin Goindasamy )
( T-Brian & Shane Anderton )
Pretty good effort to finish just four lengths off the winner in first race for 13 months. Rails draw and takes a lot of improvement
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 1.80
Place1 5 $ 1.10
Place2 6 $ 2.10
Place3 10 $ 5.00
Quinella 5:6 $ 6.10
Trifecta 5:6:10 $ 133.30
First4 5:6:10:8 $ 1093.90
Double 2:5 $ 8.80
Race 7 - Girl On The Ground & Urban Fencing Hcp (87)
Time: 5:16 PM | Distance: 2030 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
5 Mahoe
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 03109B(7)W(54.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
Northerner with ability. Came south for the NZ Cup meeting and won on the first day. Didn't show much in the last two but will find this field and the course easier
Main Danger
8 Vamos
F: 4x318B(8)W(54.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
Kelvin Tyler steps this one up to middle distance again and there's been a flood of money since the market opened. That's worth following
Next Best
2 Albatross
F: 11237B(6)W(59.0)
( J-Denby-Rose Tait (a3) )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
Kelvin Tyler also has this one in the race and turns to good apprentice to ride this time. On the quick back up
Consider
3 Vague
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: x2574B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah (a2) )
( T-Leonard Stewart )
Close up in R87 just a week ago and promising apprentice, with claim, takes over the reins today. Rails draw helps
Longer Odds
9 Franni Caccini
F: 66770B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Abdul Najib (a3) )
( T-Kenny Moore )
Raced in the G3 NZ Cup last start so that run can be excused. But does come into play in this easier assignment
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 21.90
Place1 6 $ 5.50
Place2 5 $ 1.50
Place3 3 $ 2.40
Quinella 5:6 $ 36.60
Trifecta 6:5:3 $ 614.90
First4 6:5:3:9 $ 5361.80
Race 8 - A1 Homes & A Woman's Touch Clean (Bm65)
Time: 5:55 PM | Distance: 2030 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
13 Xrated
F: 40x08B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Ashvin Goindasamy )
( T-Robert Dennis )
Has seen heavy support, being backed down from 17's. No chance in last run at Riccarton but now steps up to 2000m for the first time in this campaign
Main Danger
4 Quick Story
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: x6019B(9)W(57.5)
( J-Denby-Rose Tait (a3) )
( T-John Blackadder )
Winner two back and that run suggests it will be hard to beat here. Never in it from wide draw at Riccarton last time
Next Best
5 Ladyswey
F: 72608B(16)W(56.5)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Mark Jones )
Harness trainer has had good success with this 6yo, including a win on the course. Wide draw is the concern
Consider
2 Lippy
Dividend : $9.60, $3.00
Won
F: 96609B(7)W(58.0)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah (a2) )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Strong trainer/jockey combination that has to be included if you're doing multis
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
3 Sunset Express
F: 96523B(10)W(58.0)
( J-Roopesh Jaun (a4) )
( T-Jackie Burrows )
Has been finishing on in its races up to 1600m so this step up to 2000m for the first time might be just what it needs