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With the better track and second up I think thi talented galloper can get back on track
Main Danger
6 Medina
Dividend : $8.10, $2.10
Won
F: 6753xB(3)W(54.5)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Robert Dennis )
Fresh up and comes into this with a very light weight. Capable of sprinting well fresh
Next Best
5 Tomasina
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 1x971B(4)W(55.5)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Sabin Kirkland )
Was good winning here last time and certainly worth including in calculations
Consider
1 Natural Momentum
F: 05704B(1)W(60.0)
( J-Teddy Ladouceur )
( T-Bruce Tapper )
Likely leader who should get all favours than his recent racing
Longer Odds
7 Choux Macher
F: 827x3B(6)W(54.5)
( J-D Montes de Oca )
( T-Kelly Shearing )
He may want more moisture in the ground but is second up after a good fresh up run
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 8.10
Place1 6 $ 2.10
Place2 5 $ 1.50
Place3 3 $ 1.60
Quinella 5:6 $ 13.20
Trifecta 6:5:3 $ 100.50
First4 6:5:3:8 $ 769.10
Race 2 - Group Ilt (Bm65)
Time: 1:19 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
8 Eye Spy
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 0x671B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Ashvin Goindasamy )
( T-Brian & Shane Anderton )
A much shorter price than the $14 tote close last start when winning. Should get the right trip to go close here
Main Danger
6 Miss Firehawk
F: 44x62B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Rohan Mudhoo )
( T-Kalai Selvan )
A good performance here last time and no reason why she won’t run well again
Next Best
3 On Song
Dividend : $4.30, $1.80
Won
F: 1798xB(2)W(58.5)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Robert Dennis )
Resumes back in 65 after 75 runs to end the prep. On speed with the low draw and claim and can produce a solid performance
Consider
9 Lise Paree
F: 53139B(12)W(56.5)
( J-Samantha Wynne )
( T-Leonard Stewart )
A much easier race than Cup week at Riccarton. A must include in multiples
Longer Odds
10 No Bouquet
F: 169x4B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Krishna Mudhoo )
( T-Jo-Ann Gordon )
May need more moisture but was good when fourth fresh
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 4.30
Place1 3 $ 1.80
Place2 8 $ 2.00
Place3 7 $ 3.70
Quinella 3:8 $ 10.70
Trifecta 3:8:7 $ 185.30
First4 3:8:7:6 $ 775.10
Race 3 - Creation Signs Mdn
Time: 1:50 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
15 It's Marlin
F: 7x6B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Krishna Mudhoo )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
Always got to respect the Tyler’s at this meeting. Back to maiden after tackling an open 3yo at Riccarton
Main Danger
1 Peekay
Dividend : $2.90
Place
F: 33x73B(14)W(58.5)
( J-Brett Murray )
( T-Terry Kennedy )
Has the talent and expect him not to be a maiden much longer but will need a perfect ride from the draw
Next Best
10 Trojan's Oracle
F: 34x02B(11)W(56.5)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Jo-Anne Dalton )
Third up and was good here last time when second
Consider
13 Lady Diva
F: 3B(13)W(55.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Maurice Forde )
Very good debut at a big price really hit the line hard into third. Wide draw a concern for me. Halved since early price
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
3 Stygian
Dividend : $21.00, $5.60
Won
F: 0063B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Rohan Mudhoo )
( T-Kalai Selvan )
Improving with each run and thought was a good price for this
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 21.00
Place1 3 $ 5.60
Place2 1 $ 2.90
Place3 6 $ 2.80
Quinella 1:3 $ 63.70
Trifecta 3:1:6 $ 1247.60
First4 3:1:6:4 $ 4962.10
Double 3:3 $ 44.60
Treble 6:3:3 $ 940.00
Race 4 - Howley Joinery Hcp
Time: 2:23 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
4 The Radiant One
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 25x48B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Robert Dennis )
Back from Stakes racing to a track she loves winning at. Well drawn and in the right race to be winning
Main Danger
8 Inflamed
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: x2273B(1)W(54.5)
( J-Corey Campbell )
( T-Brian & Shane Anderton )
Another who has been very good and honest all prep in tougher races. Looks ready for the step up to 1400. Rates as the main danger
Next Best
7 Willis
Dividend : $3.40, $1.60
Won
F: 32x63B(7)W(55.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-B Howden )
Talented Southern galloper who was good in third last time. 3rd up for the prep
Consider
3 Jimmy Five
F: x2231B(3)W(58.0)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Jo-Anne Dalton )
In great form this prep 3 placings and a last start win. I think meets a tougher lineup than recent racing though
Longer Odds
5 Fiery Red
F: 1x045B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Ruvanesh Muniandy )
( T-Sophie Price )
A good honest Southern mare who can run a good race especially with the apprentice claim
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 3.40
Place1 7 $ 1.60
Place2 4 $ 1.50
Place3 8 $ 1.40
Quinella 4:7 $ 4.80
Trifecta 7:4:8 $ 32.30
First4 7:4:8:2 $ 117.00
Race 5 - World Solar (Bm65)
Time: 3:00 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
7 Lily Of The Valley
F: 44x83B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Denby-Rose Tait )
( T-Bill McNamara )
Good third last start who 3rd up for the prep can win at her favourite track where she has won 3 from 4 racing wins
Main Danger
1 Reverberations
Dividend : $3.80, $1.60
Won
F: 3x275B(4)W(59.5)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-John Blackadder )
Will find this easier than his recent runs at the NZ Cup Carnival when going good races
Next Best
6 Strong
F: 21743B(9)W(58.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Bruce Tapper )
Racing well and good last start third at Riccarton over Cup week
Consider
8 Za Beauteous
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: 5x965B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
Building now 4th up for the prep. We expect a peak performance
Longer Odds
5 Haast Ruler
F: 60514B(14)W(58.5)
( J-Abdul Najib )
( T-Maurice Forde )
Out of maidens when winning at Cromwell on the first day. 2200m suits
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 3.80
Place1 1 $ 1.60
Place2 8 $ 2.50
Place3 9 $ 4.10
Quinella 1:8 $ 13.80
Trifecta 1:8:9 $ 240.70
First4 1:8:9:10 $ 2969.90
Double 7:1 $ 10.80
Race 6 - Nigel Robertson Building Southland Crystals Hcp (88)
Time: 3:35 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
1 Ears Back
F: 85220B(1)W(60.0)
( J-Denby-Rose Tait )
( T-John Blackadder )
Its the track conditions that decided it for us in this one. Smooth Operator and Theoden both have terrible form lines on the Good whereas this one prefers, and its general form is good - less than three lengths away in a G3 last start
Main Danger
4 Smooth Operator
Dividend : $5.00, $1.90
Won
F: 49411B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Stephanie Faulkner )
On a rich run of form, associated with its step up to 2200m where it is now two from two. If it does adapt to the Good, then it will probably win
Next Best
2 Burgie
F: x8080B(3)W(59.0)
( J-Ashvin Goindasamy )
( T-Brian & Shane Anderton )
Genuine Open handicapper than hasn't been far away in last couple, including the G3 at Riccarton
Consider
5 Theoden
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 1x323B(4)W(54.5)
( J-Corey Campbell )
( T-Leda Beck )
Up to a R88 here but only a nose behind Smooth Operator a month ago and arguably more potential
Longer Odds
7 Cee Are El
F: 21331B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Brian & Shane Anderton )
Last start winner and terrific form line in recent times, puts it in the reckoning
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 5.00
Place1 4 $ 1.90
Place2 5 $ 1.80
Place3 8 $ 3.70
Quinella 4:5 $ 11.60
Trifecta 4:5:8 $ 191.90
First4 4:5:8:10 $ 809.30
Treble 7:1:4 $ 100.40
Race 7 - Southland Honda (Bm65)
Time: 4:10 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
4 Monte Khan
F: x4555B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Jo-Anne Dalton )
This trainer has the two favourites in the race and this one looks the better chance to us, if only for the fact that it has firm track results, whereas the other one hasn't placed on Good ground. But also, Terry Moseley takes the reins
Main Danger
11 Booboo Boogie
Dividend : $2.80
Place
F: x5058B(9)W(56.0)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah )
( T-Shankar Muniandy )
Stepped up to middle distance both days at Cromwell and never in it. But back to the 1600m here, in a soft field, it could go well at EW odds
Next Best
12 Zoom
F: x0238B(6)W(56.0)
( J-Brett Murray )
( T-John Blackadder )
Good run on the first day of the Riccarton Cup meeting suggests its up to winning this with a repeat
Consider
10 Small Town Belle
F: 0x232B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Bailey Rogerson )
( T-Jo-Ann Gordon )
Good northern apprentice takes the reins and it has been going OK in wetter ground lately
Longer Odds
3 Reprobate
Dividend : $5.50, $2.30
Won
F: x2167B(1)W(59.0)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
Kevin Tyler runner with rails draw to assist chances
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 5.50
Place1 3 $ 2.30
Place2 11 $ 2.80
Place3 13 $ 4.00
Quinella 3:11 $ 26.20
Trifecta 3:11:13 $ 370.50
First4 3:11:13:5 $ 4355.10
Double 4:3 $ 28.30
Race 8 - Marquee And Party Hire (Bm75)
Time: 4:47 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
6 Bellano
F: 77x10B(9)W(56.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Steven Prince )
Like the chances of this one. First run since first day of Riccarton Cup meeting but does go well fresh. This its preferred distance and Tina sticks
Main Danger
2 Sestina
F: x0227B(8)W(58.0)
( J-Samantha Wynne )
( T-Jo-Anne Dalton )
You'll probably know by now that we think this one has a lot more ability than the three wins suggest. It simply gets too far back early and flies at the finish, generally too late! Good ground suits
Next Best
4 Albazinga
F: 6x319B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Lee Callaway )
( T-Sophie Price )
Won in the Heavy two back but we actually liked its run last time too. Extra distance ideal
Consider
8 Missoni
F: x1013B(1)W(54.5)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah )
( T-Robert Dennis )
Well beaten last time, in the Heavy, but two wins from last four says its worth considering in your selections
Longer Odds
1 Industrialist
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: 90195B(2)W(59.0)
( J-Denby-Rose Tait )
( T-S McKay )
7yo now but as honest as they come. Nicely drawn and good apprentice takes over
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 13.60
Place1 5 $ 3.80
Place2 9 $ 2.00
Place3 1 $ 2.70
Quinella 5:9 $ 56.00
Trifecta 5:9:1 $ 739.80
First4 5:9:1:8 $ 5768.40
Race 9 - The Edge (Bm65)
Time: 5:20 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
9 Freedom Reins
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: x9301B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Another tough race to sort out, with little form and many chances. Going with the trainer/jockey combination, with this mare coming into it on the back of a last start win over the distance. Inside draw
Main Danger
6 Savabourbon
F: 619x3B(13)W(58.5)
( J-Corey Campbell )
( T-Terry Kennedy )
This one did finish on when resuming and with the extra distance today, and improvement, might be the value
Next Best
5 Pete's Pride
F: 87341B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Lee Callaway )
( T-Lee Callaway )
Trainer gets back on board this last start winner and will know the best tactics
Consider
4 Tralee Bay
F: 6931B(12)W(59.0)
( J-D Montes de Oca )
( T-Jo-Anne Dalton )
Just the four runs and progressed to win ;last time. Wide draw but weak field so in with a chance of backing up
Longer Odds
8 Zaboraci
F: 63120B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Denby-Rose Tait )
( T-S McKay )
Back to 1600m today after disappointing last time. Good apprentice brings the claim