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First starter out of the Kevin Myers yard and reporter to have a bit of ability. Scratched last week and will be ready to go today
Main Danger
3 Chisora
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F:B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Not a lot of form in the race so we're sticking with the newcomers. Stable to be respected
Next Best
5 La Dulcin'ee
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 257x4B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Patrick Campbell )
Four times runner up from 11 starts for previous trainer and resuming run out of the Patrick Campbell stable was encouraging
Consider
4 Selaphane
F:B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Fraser Auret )
On debut and we know this stable has them ready to win when they take them to race day
Longer Odds
1 Just Ben
F: 47x48B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Ayush Mudhoo )
( T-Gary Vile )
14 times runner up (from 58 starts) says it all about this 7yo. They continue to have it go around in maidens so they must think it can win one
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 7.90
Place1 9 $ 2.60
Place2 3 $ 1.30
Place3 5 $ 1.40
Quinella 3:9 $ 12.10
Trifecta 9:3:5 $ 134.60
First4 9:3:5:4 $ 1204.00
Race 2 - Happy Hire Mdn
Time: 1:32 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
2 Albarossa
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F:B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Marc Lerner )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray, Copper Belt Lodge )
Given a nice trial by Lisa Allpress and will be well prepared for debut today.
Main Danger
5 Royal Sovereigns
F: 2B(6)W(55.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
Wasn't far away on debut but then it wasn't a strong field. However, given the roll this stable is on recently, you have to think it will be in the mix somewhere
Next Best
6 Special Sakura
Dividend : $4.40, $1.70
Won
F: 3B(10)W(55.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Janelle Millar )
Just behind Royal Sovereigns when on debut two weeks ago. Trainer/jockey combination had a big win at Ellerslie last weekend
Consider
7 Girl Talk
F:B(8)W(55.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Stephen Nickalls )
First run and given it won a trial to prepare, has to go into your reckoning
Longer Odds
1 Port Chalmer
F: 5B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Not a bad effort at Whanganui when on debut and worth keeping an eye on. Rails draw
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 4.40
Place1 6 $ 1.70
Place2 2 $ 2.40
Place3 10 $ 2.90
Quinella 2:6 $ 17.00
Trifecta 6:2:10 $ 260.80
First4 6:2:10:1 $ 1382.00
Double 9:6 $ 60.20
Race 3 - Kelly & Co Otaki Mdn
Time: 2:07 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
7 Skippers Canyon
Dividend : $1.00
Place
F: 20225B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-James Wallace )
Has been scratched a number of times in recent weeks. But given it drops back from a G3 race at Trentham for this, when not far away, if it starts then it should be winning
Main Danger
2 Grey Invador
F: 0x464B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Marc Lerner )
( T-Brendon McDermott )
While yet to win, it has show itself to be capable of doing so at times. On the quick back up and that's a good sign
Next Best
1 Sound Track
F: 00x32B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Joshua Lavelle & Sacha Rennie )
Lily rode a winner for this partnership last week. Certain to be in the money if running up to its run at Whanganui last time, when beaten less than a week
Consider
3 Side Piece
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: x0442B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Tawhiti Hina )
Twice a runner up from seven starts, including at New Plymouth last time. On that form, has to be considered
Longer Odds
10 Cleo's Magic
F: 35B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Joshua Lavelle & Sacha Rennie )
Trainers have two in the race so interesting to see it starting here. Well behind its stablemate last start but likely to have improved
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 10.00
Place1 9 $ 2.90
Place2 3 $ 2.50
Place3 7 $ 1.00
Quinella 3:9 $ 27.50
Trifecta 9:3:7 $ 174.10
First4 9:3:7:2 $ 821.60
Race 4 - Paint It Coloursmart Mdn
Time: 2:43 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
3 Mister Fletcher
Dividend : $3.30
Place
F:B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Marc Lerner )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
On debut out of the Bill Thurlow stable and looked good in its trial two weeks ago when, although behind Uncle Arch, wasn't extended
Main Danger
1 Linara
Dividend : $2.00, $1.20
Won
F: 36x92B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Shaun Fannin & Hazel Schofer )
Is showing good appetite for the racing game and now with Kate Hercock adding the experience, will be hard to beat
Next Best
8 Shockiff
F: 7286xB(12)W(56.5)
( J-Ulrika Holmquist )
( T-Mark Oulaghan )
Resuming. Looked forward in its trial a month ago when finishing ahead of Mister Fletcher. Unfortunate to have drawn so wide
Consider
2 Uncle Arch
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: x044xB(7)W(58.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Bryce Newman )
Looked improved when winning a trial two weeks ago. Last ran in May so will have matured in the interim
Longer Odds
10 Patriot
F: 50x69B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Best judged on its run two weeks ago. Could well bounce back
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 2.00
Place1 1 $ 1.20
Place2 3 $ 3.30
Place3 2 $ 2.20
Quinella 1:3 $ 9.90
Trifecta 1:3:2 $ 58.80
First4 1:3:2:7 $ 218.40
Double 9:1 $ 21.10
Treble 6:9:1 $ 136.60
Race 5 - Riverside Construction Mdn
Time: 3:17 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
3 Highly Lethal
F: 8x60xB(1)W(58.5)
( J-Marc Lerner )
( T-Brendon McDermott )
First run for 11 months after three runs last campaign. Looked an improved galloper when behind Graham's Pride at Woodville trials two weeks ago. Rails draw
Main Danger
2 Dee Vee Pee
Dividend : $7.00, $2.00
Won
F: 79xB(11)W(58.5)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
First run for a year and no trials. But is short in the betting and that would indicate its been going OK and likely to go close
Next Best
1 Grahams Pride
F: 229xB(5)W(58.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Shaun Fannin & Hazel Schofer )
Put out to spell after three runs in the winter and will appreciate this better ground now. Comes into it on the back of a winning trial but a bit short in the market for us to have as our Top Pick
Consider
12 Justify That
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 38x68B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Hollie Wynyard )
Trainer has been getting better performances out of all her runners this season and was in behind the capable Starry Eyed last time. Inside draw and Lily is riding very well right now
Longer Odds
7 I Park
F: l7B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Lauren Brennan )
Nice introductory run in what was in effect its debut at Te Aroha two weeks ago. And that was from an outside gate
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 7.00
Place1 2 $ 2.00
Place2 8 $ 2.10
Place3 12 $ 2.00
Quinella 2:8 $ 19.20
Trifecta 2:8:12 $ 189.00
First4 2:8:12:7 $ 945.80
Race 6 - Wheelhouse Sports Bar Horowhenua Christmas Cup (Bm75)
Time: 3:52 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
3 Kattegat
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 33218B(5)W(58.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Shaun Fannin & Hazel Schofer )
We don't see it as a $2.15 shot but will probably win anyway, because the Cup has only drawn a small and weakish field. Good enough to take the prize at Ellerslie two back before being close up at Trentham two weeks ago
Main Danger
4 Weneedashock
F: 55767B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Lemmy Douglas )
( T-Howie Mathews )
Less than 1/2 length behind Kattegat at Trentham when they met last start and just the type of race this trainer likes to win
Next Best
1 Puke Park
Dividend :
Place
F: 41554B(7)W(59.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Has won six from 31 starts so its strike rate is good. Has Finished close up in recent runs
Consider
2 Titled
Dividend : $6.30, $2.70
Won
F: 24x60B(3)W(59.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Leanne Elliot )
Ryan Elliot takes the reins and likely to bring some improvement
Longer Odds
5 She's So Reliable
F: 23168B(2)W(54.5)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-John Bary )
Yet to win on the track in nine starts but has been runner up four times. That suggests it will be in the placings here again
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 6.30
Place1 2 $ 2.70
Place2 3 $ 1.30
Quinella 2:3 $ 5.20
Trifecta 2:3:1 $ 46.90
First4 2:3:1:6 $ 352.00
Double 2:2 $ 19.40
Race 7 - Ontrack Hcp (60)
Time: 4:27 PM | Distance: 1300 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
7 Bikindy
F: x5062B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Trudy & Vaughan Keegan )
Only the one win but has been runner up 7 times! Showed it was back to peak fitness last start and this weak field offers it a chance to add to its tally
Main Danger
4 Hemi Ridapest
F: 5x887B(8)W(59.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Lisa Latta )
This 6yo is very genuine and that was an improved run a week ago. On the quick back up
Next Best
5 Anaroa
F: 0x00xB(6)W(59.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
First run since September but they've put it out as favourite. Hmmm .... mine you, this is a bit easier than in a G3 won by Orchestral in March
Consider
8 Get Funky
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 866x7B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Never got into the race at Whanganui when resuming, when Party Rocking took them along at a good clip. That one bolted in again since to frank the form
Longer Odds
9 Waitui Rose
F: 0x400B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Ashley Meadows )
All the 'roughies' would need to improve a lot to win but this one looks the best, with the stable having recent winners
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 6.70
Place1 2 $ 2.30
Place2 8 $ 2.10
Place3 10 $ 2.80
Quinella 2:8 $ 17.70
Trifecta 2:8:10 $ 259.80
First4 2:8:10:5 $ 1550.40
Race 8 - Racing This Time Tv On Facebook (Bm65)
Time: 5:04 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
9 Unusually Petite
F: 17B(12)W(56.5)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Going to excuse this one's last run when it clearly didn't run at its best. Since trialled and won to get back on track
Main Danger
2 My Boy Zac
F: 60x82B(9)W(59.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-John Bary )
There was money for it at Whanganui last start and it just got run out near the finish. The winner that day is pretty capable
Next Best
7 Flying Celebration
F: 1x048B(6)W(57.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Roydon Bergerson )
Lily is the key to this one's chances. Was running in a R75 two back and in the Heavy so this will suit better
Consider
5 Rip Wheeler
F: 07x5xB(11)W(58.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Simon Wilson )
This one is a bit shorter in the betting so that support says it needs to be put in
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
3 Lemaitre
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 5x510B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Peter Didham )
Never in the race at Whanganui when coming out of an awkward draw at gate 12. Won here prior and Ryan Elliot adds to its chances