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A competitive contest to start the day and we're going with the in-form trainer Bill Thurlow to get us home. Just beaten last time, its the fact that it was within two lengths of Zenazed in its previous race that impressed us
Main Danger
13 Lady's Secret
Dividend : $7.70, $2.20
Won
F: 37443B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Gary Vile )
Gary Vile has this one in good heart and it also finished around two lengths behind Zenazed two back. If Zenazed has the ability we think it has, that's good form
Next Best
3 El Tajin
F: x0364B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Ilone Kelly )
Stepped up to middle distance last time and went alright. Better track conditions will help its chances
Consider
10 Perfect June
F: 62x02B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
Better performance at Tauranga when up in distance. Well drawn and will like this extra 290m even more
Longer Odds
4 Craftsman
F: 4x785B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Mike Breslin )
Four runs over sprint distances to date and likely to do better now over more ground
Results
Race Dividends
Win 13 $ 7.70
Place1 13 $ 2.20
Place2 2 $ 7.10
Place3 11 $ 7.70
Quinella 2:13 $ 83.10
Trifecta 13:2:11 $ 2816.10
First4 13:2:11:9 $ 6278.70
Race 2 - Boss Homes Ltd (Bm65)
Time: 1:20 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
1 Smokeshow
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 1224xB(1)W(60.0)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Down from the north with a top stable and resuming after an 8 month spell. Very good 3yo campaign, many in conditions races, and won one and runner up 5 times in its seven starts. Rails draw and scratching of Testing puts it on a plate
Main Danger
2 Race Ace
F: 5300xB(10)W(59.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Very capable 4yo that campaigned in Australia six months ago, with fair success. Back with the Auret stable and sure to be fit for its resuming run
Next Best
3 Leinster
F: 2x130B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Sam Lennox )
Third to Debit back in October and that went on to win one of the feature races here last week
Consider
4 It's Doris
F: 5100xB(2)W(58.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Resuming. Ran in some good class races last campaign and could be in for a good campaign
Longer Odds
6 Hemi Ridapest
F: 245x8B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Tegan Newman )
( T-Lisa Latta )
You'll see an improved horse here this week, now second up and on ground it likes best
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 10.70
Place1 9 $ 2.80
Place2 1 $ 1.30
Place3 5 $ 3.00
Quinella 1:9 $ 9.20
Trifecta 9:1:5 $ 208.40
First4 9:1:5:10 $ 3719.00
Double 13:9 $ 52.60
Race 3 - Wanganui Motors And The Dyke Family Mdn
Time: 1:56 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
3 Julianus
F: 3x246B(9)W(58.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Jo Rathbone )
Needs to overcome wide draw but on its last run at Ellerslie, it's the one we want to be on. Locally trained and jockey riding very well right now
Main Danger
1 Doctor Askar
F: 4x223B(11)W(58.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Joanne Moss )
Four seconds from seven starts and recent placings to recommend it. But it's a tough call from gate 14 at the 1600m at Wanganui
Next Best
8 A Sensible Prince
F: 4B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Trained nearby by a trainer that has a good strike rate here. Nice debut and comes on for that
Consider
9 Wyworry
F: 4xB(4)W(57.0)
( J-Lemmy Douglas )
( T-John Wheeler )
Considered good enough to put in a Stakes race in its only start back in May. Ran well and spelled. Will come back with that experience and more mature
Longer Odds
4 Whatsinyourwallet
F: 30x3B(13)W(58.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Stephen Mercer )
Promising effort when resuming last month and the second that day has gone on to win at Ellerslie
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 23.30
Place1 5 $ 6.10
Place2 10 $ 2.80
Place3 2 $ 7.40
Quinella 5:10 $ 119.20
Trifecta 5:10:2 $ 4485.70
First4 5:10:2:4 $ 9299.10
Race 4 - Gas & Heating (Bm65)
Time: 2:28 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
3 The Chopper
F: 2186xB(7)W(58.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
First run since March but from a good stable and sure to be ready. It showed promise in five runs last campaign and sure to be stronger this time up
Main Danger
16 Desert Mystic
F: 2279xB(6)W(57.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Down from the north and has the services of Wiremu Pinn, a plus. First run since March but won fresh up last campaign
Next Best
14 Scotch Bonnet
F: 50x34B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Lemmy Douglas )
( T-J J Rayner )
Locally trained and went well from a wide draw here lat Saturday. That was over 1200m and much better suited to the 1600m. Quick back is a good sign
Consider
1 Phats
F: 33x33B(13)W(60.0)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Chrissy Bambry )
Horse with a lot of ability, as it showed with close up finishes in Australia earlier in the year. Would have rated higher but for outside draw
Longer Odds
7 Girls Light Up
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 67472B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
This mare has always looked capable and unlucky not to have won more than the one race, having run second 7 times. Nice run last time and won't take much to get another win
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 8.10
Place1 2 $ 2.70
Place2 5 $ 3.10
Place3 7 $ 2.00
Quinella 2:5 $ 40.40
Trifecta 2:5:7 $ 358.90
First4 2:5:7:1 $ 1905.40
Double 5:2 $ 99.70
Treble 9:5:2 $ 2431.10
Race 5 - Palamountains Animal Nutrition (Bm75)
Time: 3:05 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
2 Khafre
F: x3005B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Ralph Manning )
Improvement from previous runs saw it finish less than 1 1/2 lengths off Nigella Lane at Tauranga last time, albeit in fifth place. Further improvement can see it take this out, with a good draw to its advantage
Main Danger
3 Nigella Lane
F: 77041B(11)W(57.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Ralph Manning )
Gers the worst of the draw with Khafre this time but is a decent type and might still win
Next Best
5 Chantilly Lace
Dividend : $6.30, $1.90
Won
F: 02528B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Chrissy Bambry )
Drops back from Open class last week, when it ran well. All three wins have come on this course and has drawn the rails
Consider
4 Mckhan
F: 0x132B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Ashley Meadows )
Has to be considered, with the stable runners in form. Better track conditions will suit too
Longer Odds
10 Makkaldee
F: 362x1B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-K R Hercock )
That was a good training performance to win fresh up in the Heavy at Trentham. Will find this distance more to its liking too
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 6.30
Place1 5 $ 1.90
Place2 6 $ 2.30
Place3 9 $ 4.60
Quinella 5:6 $ 15.40
Trifecta 5:6:9 $ 597.00
First4 5:6:9:2 $ 5112.40
Race 6 - The O'learys Fillies Stakes (L)
Time: 3:41 PM | Distance: 1340 m | Prize $ 80000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
5 Celestial Wonder
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 21B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Although it was only a maiden, this Te Akau filly certainly put the opposition away with ease two weeks ago. That was only its second start so a lot of upside and the stable wouldn't have it here if they didn't think it could win
Main Danger
3 Acapelago
F: x1372B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Niranjan Parmar )
( T-Simon & Katrina Alexander )
Talented and we thought it might have won two weeks ago, having run in the Soliliquy prior. Gets its chance today
Next Best
1 Connello
F: x5115B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
The field in the NZ Guineas, and the 1600m, at Riccarton found it out last start but back to this sprint distance, comes right into play.
Consider
2 Renovations
F: 12x43B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Cody Cole )
Not far away in strong fields this time up and this trainer does well around these tracks
Longer Odds
8 Romilly
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: 41B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall )
Here's a filly that looked to have a lot of ability when winning impressively at Trentham at only its second start. Lily is a great booking on her home track
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 7.40
Place1 6 $ 2.70
Place2 5 $ 1.50
Place3 8 $ 2.70
Quinella 5:6 $ 9.00
Trifecta 6:5:8 $ 239.80
First4 6:5:8:10 $ 1475.60
Double 5:6 $ 54.50
Race 7 - Steelform Roofing Group Wanganui Cup (L)
Time: 4:15 PM | Distance: 2040 m | Prize $ 80000
Top Pick
9 Whangaehu
Dividend : $5.00, $1.90
Won
F: 177x6B(1)W(53.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
Trainer has done a terrific job with this 6yo, a winner of $225k now. The stable is in amazing form and with one run to prepare, should be spot on for this. Rails draw and local rider on the reins
Main Danger
3 The Underbelly
F: 112x3B(9)W(53.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Stepping up to middle distance for the first time this season. Has seen a lot of early money and that suggests confidence in the stable
Next Best
13 Urenui
F: 92731B(8)W(53.0)
( J-Niranjan Parmar )
( T-Debbie Harris )
Finally got that win, that we've been expecting for a while, last time and we think there's more to come. Up to Open here and might well test them
Consider
1 Aljay
F: 61138B(6)W(60.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Has to go in. No one loves winning a Cup race more than Kevin Myers and on his home track, he'll be trying. Last ran over 3200m in nthe NZ Cup and drops back to the 2040m but will be trained to handle that
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
14 Trav
F: 21x76B(5)W(53.0)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Raymond Connors )
Very good local trainer, probably better known for his jumpers. But he gets them right and strikes and the flood of early money might be well placed
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 5.00
Place1 9 $ 1.90
Place2 6 $ 1.80
Place3 7 $ 2.80
Quinella 6:9 $ 11.40
Trifecta 9:6:7 $ 167.30
First4 9:6:7:3 $ 767.20
Race 8 - Loaders Wanganui (Bm65)
Time: 5:18 PM | Distance: 2040 m | Prize $ 45000
Top Pick
1 Mr Twinkletoes
Indicative Odds: $ 5.50
F: 73523B(11)W(59.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Jo Rathbone )
Locally trained 5yo that has run well but beaten but a couple of good prospects recently. If it can overcome the draw, should get a deserved win today
Main Danger
2 Walkinthepark
Indicative Odds: $ 4.20
F: 2x763B(7)W(59.5)
( J-Niranjan Parmar )
( T-Gary Vile )
Capable but finds it hard to get its nose in front, having won one race but been second five times! Good effort here for third last week and now on the quick back up, a good sign
Next Best
4 Carignan
Indicative Odds: $ 7.00
F: 29322B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Astute local trainer brings this one out for the fourth week in a row. Has been close up in the last three and, with Lily in the saddle again, won't be far away
Consider
13 Leave A Light On
Indicative Odds: $ 3.90
F: 9x065B(12)W(56.5)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Janelle Millar )
New Plymouth trainer took this one to Ellerslie last start and it raced well to finish in behind Alladin Sane, which has gone on to win since
Longer Odds
5 Tukituki
Indicative Odds: $ 21.00
F: 00371B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Carl Taylor )
Up to middle distance for the first time this season two weeks ago and got its head in front where it mattered. Looks progressive