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Stepped up to 1600m at Whanganui last time and beaten less than a length. With Skippers Canyon an overnight scratching, it gets its chance
Main Danger
1 First Edition
F: 624x3B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Finished just alongside its stable mate at Whanganui and there's clearly not a lot between the two. Gives Lisa Latta a strong hand in the race
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6 Kwanza
F: 7B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-P Nelson & C McDougal )
Defied its odds to run well on debut. Improves and may run a place
Consider
3 Craftsman
F: x7857B(11)W(58.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Mike Breslin )
Seeing a bit of money early on after an improved run at Whanganui last time
Longer Odds
11 Freebelle
F:B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Lemmy Douglas )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
On debut from the Robbie Paterson stable so we know it will be well prepared for race day
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 3.20
Place1 8 $ 1.10
Place2 9 $ 1.90
Place3 10 $ 3.50
Quinella 8:9 $ 7.80
Trifecta 8:9:10 $ 116.60
First4 8:9:10:11 $ 715.90
Race 2 - Rothley Mdn
Time: 1:42 PM | Distance: 1300 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
5 The Liquidator
F:B(12)W(58.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Leon Mudgway )
On debut having won one of its trials. The tote, after early money, suggests it can win. Lily rides and just needs to overcome the draw
Main Danger
9 Sol De Otono
F: 5523xB(2)W(56.5)
( J-Lisa Allpress )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
First run for 8 months, after having shown a lot of promise in four runs as a 3yo
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8 Noivern
F: 038B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
Progressing nicely and is advantaged by both the rails draw as well as Joe Dole taking the reins today
Consider
1 Gee Force
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 955x4B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Lemmy Douglas )
( T-Howie Mathews )
Better for recent run and will want further than today, but rates a place proposition
Longer Odds
6 Qacentina
F: 80x6B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Now with Lisa Latta and she will have in winning in the short term
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 55.50
Place1 7 $ 12.90
Place2 4 $ 2.60
Place3 1 $ 2.00
Quinella 4:7 $ 213.20
Trifecta 7:4:1 $ 1972.80
Double 8:7 $ 229.20
Race 3 - Taylor Property Plus Hcp
Time: 2:18 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
2 Sacred Pearl
F: 26119B(7)W(59.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Much improved over the last few months and wasn't too far away in the G3 NZ Cup last month. Gets the 3kg claim today
Main Danger
1 Colorado Star
F: x0768B(6)W(60.0)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Mike Breslin )
Stepped up to middle distance two weeks ago and wasn't far away in the Whanganui Cup. Looks suited to this
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5 Manifique
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 498x5B(8)W(54.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Peter Didham )
Wonderful to see this talented stayer finish its race off so well when resuming. Might just need another one to find peak fitness
Consider
4 Sailor Jack
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 1x517B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Shaun Fannin & Hazel Schofer )
Capable of running a place in this but probably that's its best chance
Longer Odds
7 Free Spirit
F: 42722B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Howie Mathews )
8yo now but as genuine as ever and can't be overlooked if you're looking for one at odds
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 10.40
Place1 3 $ 2.80
Place2 5 $ 1.50
Place3 4 $ 1.50
Quinella 3:5 $ 16.30
Trifecta 3:5:4 $ 174.30
First4 3:5:4:6 $ 599.30
Race 4 - Hardy Trade Supply (Bm65)
Time: 2:52 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
2 Phats
Dividend : $3.80, $1.50
Won
F: 3x334B(9)W(60.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Chrissy Bambry )
Caught the eye at Whanganui last time when finishing close up and Masa adds the value today
Main Danger
1 Comedy
F: 02612B(6)W(60.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Harvey Wilson )
Top trainer and running well. Beaten by a progressive galloper last time
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8 Masso
F: 78662B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Sylvia Kay )
Won't mind these better track conditions. Inside gate and much improved jockey on board
Consider
3 Mr Twinkletoes
Dividend : $2.80
Place
F: 73523B(16)W(59.5)
( J-Lisa Allpress )
( T-Jo Rathbone )
Genuine performer and this Whanganui trainer/jockey partnership is a strong one
Longer Odds
12 Lady's Secret
F: 74431B(15)W(56.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Gary Vile )
Hasn't been far away in last four starts and got a deserved win at Whanganui last time. Joe Doyle takes over the reins
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 3.80
Place1 2 $ 1.50
Place2 3 $ 2.80
Place3 14 $ 20.30
Quinella 2:3 $ 12.80
Trifecta 2:3:14 $ 1326.50
First4 2:3:14:4 $ 5280.70
Double 3:2 $ 31.70
Treble 7:3:2 $ 5022.60
Race 5 - Racecourse Road Cafe And Bar (Bm65)
Time: 3:30 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
1 Party Rocking
Dividend : $3.00, $1.30
Won
F: 57301B(8)W(59.5)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-John Bary )
We made Smokeshow (down from the north) a good thing at Whanganui two weeks ago but it wasn't able to make any ground on this 4yo in the straight. Repeat of that and there's only one winner
Main Danger
5 Moon Money
Dividend : $2.60
Place
F: 037x2B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Peter Didham )
Capable mare out of the Peter Didham stable that ran well resuming. Takes improvement out of that
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7 Andit Hurts
F: x5524B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Ilone Kelly )
a bit under-rated but runs well. Followed a second with a better performance in a stronger field last time
Consider
3 Tokyo Hot Night
F: 3325xB(6)W(57.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Debbie Harris )
One win from seven starts last campaign. Sure to have matured during five month spell
Longer Odds
6 Fonsi
F: x7606B(3)W(56.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Patrick Campbell )
Just behind Andi Hurts last time so at good odds today
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 3.00
Place1 1 $ 1.30
Place2 9 $ 5.00
Place3 5 $ 2.60
Quinella 1:9 $ 37.40
Trifecta 1:9:5 $ 288.80
First4 1:9:5:3 $ 2158.90
Race 6 - Blue Star Christmas Cup Hcp (89)
Time: 4:05 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
3 Idyllic
F: 03x11B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray, Copper Belt Lodge )
We do wonder just how good this 6yo can be. Has come back stronger this campaign and simply led them a merry chase.
Main Danger
6 Lincoln's Kruz
F: 6x074B(2)W(54.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Prolific winner over the years and showed there may be more to come with close up finishes on two of the days at the Riccarton Cup meeting
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4 Is That So
Dividend : $4.40
Place
F: 4x599B(3)W(55.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
Has a great record, winning five but chalking up just so many placings. Will be fresh after break from Riccarton trip
Consider
1 Ifndoubtgetout
F: 1584xB(1)W(60.0)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Tracey Bliss )
First run in eight months but good fresh up record. Rails draw and watch the tote
Longer Odds
10 The Stoney One
Dividend :
Place
F: 3x039B(6)W(54.0)
( J-Lisa Allpress )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
Craig Grylls can help this one's chances of adding to its previous win here
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 8.10
Place1 8 $ 3.30
Place2 4 $ 4.40
Quinella 4:8 $ 34.60
Trifecta 8:4:10 $ 366.40
First4 8:4:10:3 $ 1470.30
Double 1:8 $ 28.00
Race 7 - Jr & N Berkett (Bm75)
Time: 4:34 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
9 Scouser
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 6x159B(8)W(54.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Cody Cole )
Both trainer and jockey are on an absolute roll right now so they make a lethal combination here
Main Danger
2 Regal Dice
F: 974x4B(9)W(60.5)
( J-Lemmy Douglas )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Only a length behind Chantilly Lace when resuming last month and today we'll see improvement out of that run
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3 Chantilly Lace
F: 25281B(1)W(59.5)
( J-Crystal Lindsay )
( T-Chrissy Bambry )
Clearly it has to go in after its commanding win at Whanganui last time. But Whanganui does bring the best out in it and it's yet to win on this track from eight starts
Consider
5 Perfectsister
F: 16x43B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Gary Vile )
Drops back from Open and is very competitive in this grade
Longer Odds
8 Brazinco
F: 1718xB(5)W(54.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-J Lupton )
Resuming after six month break, having looked pretty good in that first campaign
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 16.80
Place1 1 $ 3.80
Place2 6 $ 2.20
Place3 9 $ 1.40
Quinella 1:6 $ 59.70
Trifecta 1:6:9 $ 594.30
First4 1:6:9:4 $ 3097.80
Race 8 - Grant Plumbing (Bm65)
Time: 5:15 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
1 Hi Yo Legacy
F: 1B(7)W(59.0)
( J-Lemmy Douglas )
( T-Kim Reid )
Pretty impressive debut win and can only be better for the experience. Track conditions to suit
Main Danger
6 Psyclone
F: x4033B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-John Bary )
Finishes its races off well so the step up to 1600m might be just what it needs. Joe Doyle sticks
Next Best
2 Race Ace
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 300x5B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Lisa Allpress )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Very good effort when fresh up at Whanganui and benefits with the rails draw today
Consider
3 Downtrou
F: 4x041B(12)W(58.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Joshua Lavelle & Sacha Rennie )
Won at odds to break maidens at Whanganui and sometimes that's just the confidence they need
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
5 Sheez Dominant
F: 15077B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Trainer has two in the race and probably not much between them. Masa could prove the difference today