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Doesn't know how to run a bad race and drops back from G2 and Open races here. Should handle the 2400m and certainly seems to be the value bet - we thought it would be favourite
Main Danger
3 High Country
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 58332B(6)W(56.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Tony Pike )
Yet to win this campaign despite running good races. Sure to be in the shake up again
Next Best
5 Let Fly
Dividend : $6.00, $1.70
Won
F: 47190B(9)W(54.5)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Conor And Sarah Fahy )
Won over course and distance here back in September so that's a tick. But was nearly four lengths behind High Country last time so place chance its best
Consider
7 Verismo
F: 0x504B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Sam Mynott )
Up from R65 for this but trainer/jockey combo says it has to be considered
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
4 Dodgy One
F: 75087B(10)W(55.0)
( J-Lynsey Satherley )
( T-Darrell Hollinshead )
Here's one that could surprise them. Has won more races than most and been running in higher grades
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 6.00
Place1 5 $ 1.70
Place2 2 $ 1.70
Place3 3 $ 1.40
Quinella 2:5 $ 14.00
Trifecta 5:2:3 $ 70.40
First4 5:2:3:6 $ 206.00
Race 2 - Prezzy Card Mdn
Time: 1:02 PM | Distance: 1300 m | Prize $ 30000
Top Pick
9 We Found Love
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 5x222B(1)W(55.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Lauren Brennan )
Came back from six month spell (after three runs as a 2yo) to win a trial in August. Has subsequently run second in all three races this time up and with Joe Doyle on the reins, and the rails draw, is the one to beat
Main Danger
12 Ascension
F:B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Samantha Logan )
Can't recall seeing Michael McNab on a first starter for Sam Logan .. but here we go today. Has trialled well and inside gate to assist
Next Best
4 High Roller
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F:B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Another on debut and good draw. Has been trialling since February so will know what the game is all about
Consider
5 Sasperella
F: x7674B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Danica Guy )
Probably its best run to date last start and the form jockey of the moment rides
Longer Odds
10 Flying Rose
F: 7347B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Alan Rolston )
Showing the right signs and Sam Spratt is reunited today, a good endorsement
Results
Race Dividends
Win 11 $ 22.00
Place1 11 $ 5.40
Place2 9 $ 1.40
Place3 4 $ 1.70
Quinella 9:11 $ 44.90
Trifecta 11:9:4 $ 421.90
First4 11:9:4:5 $ 2421.20
Race 3 - Mondiale Vgl Mdn
Time: 1:41 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 30000
Top Pick
2 Toretto
Dividend : $5.90, $2.50
Won
F: 2x2B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Hollie Wynyard )
Clearly a well considered 2yo and comes into this with the experience as an advantage. Interesting to see the trainer bring it all the way to Ellerslie but then it is a $30k maiden
Main Danger
6 In Haste
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F:B(3)W(55.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner on debut and a very strong chance. But they had one beaten at $1.30 earlier in the week so cautious about the odds. Watch tote
Next Best
3 Do You Just
F: 4B(1)W(57.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Coming out of this stable, you can be sure it will have ability. Bit of money for it on debut and takes improvement. Rails draw a plus
Consider
7 Bellatrix
F:B(7)W(55.5)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
From a stable that will have it well trained but does have a wide draw to overcome
Longer Odds
8 Circus Trix
F:B(1)W(55.5)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
On debut from a stable that always has them 'ready'
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 5.90
Place1 2 $ 2.50
Place2 6 $ 1.30
Quinella 2:6 $ 3.70
Trifecta 2:6:1 $ 30.20
First4 2:6:1:7 $ 121.60
Double 11:2 $ 80.00
Treble 5:11:2 $ 1537.20
Race 4 - Sovtech (Bm65)
Time: 2:15 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 55000
Top Pick
1 Moet Down
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 20x32B(1)W(61.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Won once last campaign and now third up after a spell. Will be approaching peak fitness and great to see Opie back on race day. Let's hope his first ride is a winning one! Rails draw helps his chances
Main Danger
6 Wind Of Change
Dividend :
Place
F: 78x22B(7)W(58.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Tony Pike )
Tony Pike runner that showed grit all the way to the line last time, only to het nudged out of it in the last stride. Ready for the extra 100m now
Next Best
7 Texas Hold 'Em
F: 61B(8)W(57.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Showed the benefit of debut run to get home a surprise winner here three weeks ago
Consider
5 Pukana
Dividend : $7.40, $3.50
Won
F: x514xB(4)W(59.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Tim & Margaret Carter )
Did win in first campaign but this now its first run since January. Bit shorter in the odds than we expected
Longer Odds
4 Full Noise
F: 33x18B(2)W(59.0)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Moira & Kieran Murdoch )
A winner two back, it was well behind Wind Of Change last start. Could bounce back for a place
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 7.40
Place1 5 $ 3.50
Place2 1 $ 1.40
Quinella 1:5 $ 12.90
Trifecta 5:1:6 $ 66.20
First4 5:1:6:8 $ 538.50
Race 5 - Armacup Stakes (L)
Time: 2:57 PM | Distance: 1500 m | Prize $ 100000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
4 Checkmate
Dividend : $2.40, $1.20
Won
F: 21B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Good run on debut before putting a subsequent winner away in a bit of style two weeks ago. Warren Kennedy has been handed the reins today and he's getting back to the top of his game
Main Danger
3 Bourbon Proof
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 2x42B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
The clear danger in our books on current form. Unlucky to strike one that had been heavily backed last time, and duly beat it 3/3 length
Next Best
8 Levakia
F: 22314B(1)W(55.0)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Ken & Bev Kelso )
From the Kelso stable so sure to be trained to the minute. Just a length behind Bourbon Proof last start and has rails draw to advantage today
Consider
5 Wind Rush
F: x23x5B(6)W(57.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Tony Pike )
One of two Tony Pike runners and this one wasn't far behind the useful Acapelago last time
Longer Odds
2 Arundel Castle
F: 7x414B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Tony Pike )
Also from the Tony Pike stable, it finished alongside Wind Rush last start so looks the best value of the two Pike runners
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 2.40
Place1 4 $ 1.20
Place2 3 $ 1.40
Place3 7 $ 2.10
Quinella 3:4 $ 4.50
Trifecta 4:3:7 $ 31.40
First4 4:3:7:5 $ 173.80
Double 5:4 $ 17.50
Race 6 - Nhr Group Hcp
Time: 3:33 PM | Distance: 1300 m | Prize $ 65000
Top Pick
2 Mercurial
F: 34x45B(7)W(61.0)
( J-Rihaan Goyaram )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
This is the easiest field this Stephen Marsh runner has come up against in a while and now third up, fit enough to do itself justice. gets the 3kg claim
Main Danger
8 Uderzo
F: 227x9B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Very astute trainers and noted that they've turned to Masa this time up. Will be better for resuming run and has rails draw
Next Best
5 Pour The Wine
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 324x4B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Barbara Kennedy )
Very promising effort when resuming in a Listed race and, now a 5yo, might take its game to a new level
Consider
3 Open Minded
F: 0x47xB(2)W(55.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Darrel Lang )
Very good performer in Australia prior to last season. Two runs at Te Rapa in the winter and didn't show much but note it won a trial to prepare for this
Longer Odds
10 Lhasa
F: 53124B(9)W(54.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Treweek )
Has only been running in R75's recently (and performing well) so shouldn't be winning this but it has seen a lot of support in the early market, being backed down from 17's
Results
Race Dividends
Win 11 $ 6.60
Place1 11 $ 2.00
Place2 6 $ 2.10
Place3 5 $ 1.40
Quinella 6:11 $ 20.10
Trifecta 11:6:5 $ 169.50
First4 11:6:5:8 $ 726.60
Treble 5:4:11 $ 134.40
Race 7 - Bayleys Great Northern Challenge Stakes (G3)
Time: 4:07 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 120000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
10 Sumi
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: x3511B(3)W(53.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Has always been very honest and consistent and has looked better this time up than previously. Drawn well, it gets the form jockey on the reins today and the extra 200m
Main Danger
4 Meaningful Star
Dividend : $3.90, $1.60
Won
F: 02x41B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Bruce Wallace & Grant Cooksley )
Not sure whether there is much depth in this field so putting this progressive import from Hong Kong in here. Won well over distance at Ellerslie five weeks ago
Next Best
2 Aegon
Dividend : $2.60
Place
F: 2x480B(9)W(55.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
A winner of nearly $2m in stake money, if back to its best, this Andrew Forsman runner would comfortably win this. Hard to know if that will be the case, given its soft trial. First run back after Australian campaign
Consider
6 Saint Bathans
F: 90962B(10)W(55.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Was the one to follow Sumi home two weeks ago, in what was its best run for sometime. Could well improve further for this
Longer Odds
9 Islington Lass
F: x7185B(7)W(53.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Not far away in a G3 last time. That was in the Heavy so will enjoy these conditions better
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 3.90
Place1 4 $ 1.60
Place2 2 $ 2.60
Place3 10 $ 1.80
Quinella 2:4 $ 14.30
Trifecta 4:2:10 $ 107.80
First4 4:2:10:1 $ 599.70
Double 11:4 $ 22.90
Race 8 - Cure Kids (Bm75)
Time: 4:42 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 55000
Top Pick
1 Twain
Dividend : $3.00, $1.40
Won
F: 11331B(7)W(60.0)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-John Bell )
A very competitive R75. On debut as a 4yo just four months ago, it has now won three of its five starts and does look a stylish galloper
Main Danger
6 Marengo
F: 2221xB(10)W(57.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Barbara Kennedy )
This 5yo looked very promising last campaign and is a useful addition to the Barbara Kennedy stable. Wife/husband partnership had a winner during the week
Next Best
8 Sweynesday
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 21x1B(12)W(56.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Both wins from its three starts have been on this track, the last one when resuming from a six month spell six weeks ago. Clearly talented, the wide draw over 1100m is of concern
Consider
5 Master Brutus
F: 3434xB(4)W(58.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Sophia Nolan )
Resuming. Showed a lot of ability in the early part of its career and we were hoping it would regain that that campaign. Maybe this time as we note it won a trial to prepare
Longer Odds
9 Glamour Tycoon
Dividend : $3.10
Place
F: 1568xB(9)W(56.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Raced in some rich company last campaign and no doubting its ability to win this if everything goes right. The 1100m is ideal for its first up run
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 3.00
Place1 1 $ 1.40
Place2 8 $ 1.90
Place3 9 $ 3.10
Quinella 1:8 $ 5.90
Trifecta 1:8:9 $ 86.70
First4 1:8:9:6 $ 401.30
Race 9 - Buy Kiwi (Bm65)
Time: 5:19 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 55000
Top Pick
2 Market Square
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 0x341B(3)W(59.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Has progressed well win its maiden at just its fifth start, and third run this campaign. Looks certain to improve further and can take the step up to middle distance in its stride, on its way to better things
Main Danger
13 Final Impact
F: 64462B(12)W(55.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Peter & Shaun McKay )
Proven over the distance, it has been close up in all recent races and with Joe Doyle being reunited, will be hard to beat
Next Best
1 Up The Anti
Dividend : $5.30, $2.30
Won
F: x5532B(11)W(60.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Hollie Wynyard )
Has certainly shown improved form since being based up north. Just needs to overcome draw
Consider
7 The Storyteller
F: x0045B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
On a line through Because, it has a chance here. Good trainer/jockey combination
Longer Odds
4 Rebecchi
F: 59x48B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Needs to improve on recent runs and Michael McNab has the knack of achieving that