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Looks the 'safe' bet here, given its continued improvement in four runs to date
Main Danger
7 Tardelli
Dividend : $2.00, $1.00
Won
F: x6x5xB(5)W(57.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Three runs in Sydney last season since relocating to the strong Stephen Marsh stable recently.
Next Best
18 Waiata
F:B(7)W(55.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
First start. Trainer/jockey combination that will be sure to have it well prepared. They have scratched the other two they had in the race
Consider
8 Captain Stan
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F:B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Stephen Autridge )
Two winning trials to prepare and that suggests its in with a chance
Longer Odds
19 Cardi Bee
F:B(10)W(55.0)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Having its first run after trialling. Always a chance from this stable and at good odds
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 2.00
Place1 7 $ 1.00
Place2 13 $ 1.70
Place3 8 $ 1.90
Quinella 7:13 $ 3.90
Trifecta 7:13:8 $ 25.80
First4 7:13:8:19 $ 178.60
Race 2 - Entain/ Nzb Insurance Pearl Series Mdn
Time: 3:44 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
17 She's All That
F: 42B(5)W(56.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Two tidy efforts in both runs to date and running on home track. Scratched in Race 1 in preference for this
Main Danger
8 Ardalio
Dividend : $3.80, $1.80
Won
F:B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
First race day run today after doing it nicely to win trial three weeks ago. Michael McNab rode then and takes the reins today
Next Best
5 Celtic Bling
F: 74B(8)W(56.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
One of two Te Akau runners and this one looks the better chance, having been well fancied in the market in both runs to date
Consider
9 Kananaskis
F:B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Stephen Autridge )
Favoured by the rails draw on debut and Kelly Myers will add the experience
Longer Odds
13 Self Esteem
F:B(10)W(56.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Kylie Hoskin )
Warren Kennedy on the reins of this one for its first start has perked up our interest. Four trials so will know what the game is all about
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 3.80
Place1 8 $ 1.80
Place2 2 $ 2.40
Place3 6 $ 7.20
Quinella 2:8 $ 11.00
Trifecta 8:2:6 $ 368.10
First4 8:2:6:9 $ 2663.70
Double 7:8 $ 8.20
Race 3 - Comag Mdn
Time: 4:18 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
12 Ascension
F: 5B(1)W(55.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Samantha Logan )
Debuted with plenty of confidence in its ability and was well backed on the tote. Just over a length away and will take improvement. Rails draw to advantage
Main Danger
2 Think I Got Cha
F: 74x42B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Karen Nicholson )
Three lengths off Tuxedo two back improves its standing given that one has gone on to frank the form in a Stakes race. Drawn wide here though
Next Best
1 Ever Charm
Dividend : $4.50, $2.00
Won
F: 3232xB(9)W(58.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Certainly put in a number of solid efforts last campaign but noted the best were in the Heavy stuff. Resumes after five month spell and Masa rides
Consider
3 Mohi Place
F: x2444B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Chad Ormsby )
A trainers whose runners cannot be denied, as Chad works the improvement in them
Longer Odds
8 Eloise
F: 09635B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Given its recent form, the odds seem a bit overs. Not badly drawn either
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 4.50
Place1 1 $ 2.00
Place2 5 $ 5.00
Place3 4 $ 4.30
Quinella 1:5 $ 47.30
Trifecta 1:5:4 $ 967.20
First4 1:5:4:12 $ 5036.00
Race 4 - Matamata Veterinary Services Mdn
Time: 4:52 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
9 Deep Water Bay
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 3B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Glen Old )
Favoured on debut and only went down 3/4 length. Better for the experience and with Michael McNab up again, rates a very strong chance
Main Danger
2 Lovely Friends
F: 3602xB(13)W(58.5)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Paul Richards )
Opie isn't taking too many rides at the moment so the fact he's with this Paul Richard's runner, has to be a good chance
Next Best
1 Led A Merry Dance
F: 3225xB(8)W(58.5)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Darrel Lang )
Signalled its ability with three close up finishes in first campaign. Resumes on the back of two trials to prepare
Consider
8 Cognoscenti
Dividend : $6.50, $1.90
Won
F: x44x6B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Good run at Rotorua three weeks ago, especially considering it was its first in 11 months
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
14 Fashion Royale
F: 7B(2)W(55.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Left its trial form behind to finish close up on debut. This top stable will have developed it further
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 6.50
Place1 8 $ 1.90
Place2 5 $ 7.60
Place3 9 $ 1.80
Quinella 5:8 $ 153.40
Trifecta 8:5:9 $ 1221.70
First4 8:5:9:12 $ 8232.90
Double 1:8 $ 28.00
Treble 8:1:8 $ 157.20
Race 5 - Ancroft Stud Mdn
Time: 5:34 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
1 Bourbon Proof
Dividend : $2.30, $1.00
Won
F: 2x422B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
There looks to be only one winner here. Trainer rates this one with having a lot of potential and it took an exciting stablemate to beat it last start. Rails draw
Main Danger
4 High Roller
F: 3B(6)W(57.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that won't be long winning if its debut run is anything to go by. Went close then in a bunched finish
Next Best
12 Bella Montagna
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 524B(2)W(55.5)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Darryn & Briar Weatherley )
Albeit still a maiden, the connections thought enough of it to enter it in a G3 at Trentham last time. And it performed well
Consider
9 Sonoran
F: 654B(9)W(57.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Vicki Prendergast )
Within a length of Risque Ruler last time at the races and that one has gone on to win a very good race at Ellerslie last Saturday
Longer Odds
10 Prochester
F: 5x95B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
There's a number of 'roughies' one can make a case for here. The stable has made up our decision
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 2.30
Place1 1 $ 1.00
Place2 12 $ 1.60
Place3 8 $ 5.20
Quinella 1:12 $ 3.50
Trifecta 1:12:8 $ 114.70
First4 1:12:8:10 $ 979.00
Race 6 - Donaghys Hcp (60)
Time: 6:07 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
12 Hakkinen
Dividend : $2.40, $1.40
Won
F: 2B(6)W(54.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that performed better than the tote suggested it would on debut. With natural progression and an extra 200m, can be winning this
Main Danger
7 Quick Fire
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 9x734B(4)W(58.0)
( J-Joe Nishizuka )
( T-Kylie Fawcett )
Has been close up without looking likely to win in three runs this campaign. It won't take much improvement for it to be breaking through
Next Best
1 Kenobi
F: 800x0B(7)W(60.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Fred & Lindsay Cornege )
Better for first run back and a galloper the trainer thinks well of
Consider
3 Whats The One Code
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 0x367B(9)W(60.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Denise Venn )
Drawn wide so that is a concern. But on the other hand, has seen a lot of early money and that's something not to ignore
Longer Odds
11 Hanalei Star
F: 64895B(1)W(55.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Graeme & Debbie Rogerson )
Having drawn the rails, Kelly Myers will look to give this one a soft run on the pace. If that transpires, might be hard to go past
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 2.40
Place1 12 $ 1.40
Place2 3 $ 1.90
Place3 7 $ 1.50
Quinella 3:12 $ 7.10
Trifecta 12:3:7 $ 36.50
First4 12:3:7:1 $ 307.20
Double 1:12 $ 3.10
Race 7 - Team Wealleans Matamata Cup (L)
Time: 6:47 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 80000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
3 Midnight Blue
F: 0x164B(8)W(57.5)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Cracking performance to be just over a length from the winner in a G3 at Ellerslie three weeks ago. Considering that was its first run since coming over from Australia, it can only improve. Home track and they'll be looking to win the Matamata Cup
Main Danger
6 Mary Shan
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 10x97B(3)W(53.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Not far off La Crique in a G2 last time and now third up, should be at or nearing peak fitness. One of the better 3yo's last season and needs to be followed
Next Best
1 Mali Ston
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 60437B(10)W(59.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Darryn & Briar Weatherley )
Comes into this after a terrific run in the G1 Captain Cook Stakes at Trentham two weeks ago. That was on a Good track and its best form has been on the Soft
Consider
7 My Lips Are Sealed
F: 01123B(2)W(53.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Clearly well thought of by the Te Akau team as stepping up from a R75 here. But comes in at a light weight so chances have to be taken into account
Longer Odds
9 Nigella Lane
F: 70416B(6)W(53.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Ralph Manning )
A winner two back. This a big ask but could run into a minor place
Results
Race Dividends
Win 11 $ 8.20
Place1 11 $ 2.30
Place2 6 $ 1.40
Place3 1 $ 2.20
Quinella 6:11 $ 11.00
Trifecta 11:6:1 $ 171.50
First4 11:6:1:9 $ 1205.50
Race 8 - Noble & Lee Chartered Accountants (Bm65)
Time: 7:32 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
8 Cheaha
F: 1B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
From top stable and its reputation went before it when favourite on debut two weeks ago. Although getting back, the result was never in doubt in the straight. Looks smart
Main Danger
6 Kai Moana
F: 25x73B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Cody Cole )
This trainer/jockey partnership is formidable when they combine and in this 5yo, they have a 'live' chance. Was an improvers run last time
Next Best
2 Balance Of Power
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: x458xB(2)W(58.5)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Opie riding for Te Akau and looks to be his best chance today. First run since April and will want further but likely to sprint well fresh
Consider
9 Washi
F: 1xB(7)W(57.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
This stable also has the favourite but this one could well be in the mix after winning its only start in May. Has trialled to prepare
Longer Odds
10 Lady Of Court
F: 970x5B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
This Te Akau runner saw a lot of support when having its first run back two weeks ago. Takes benefit and being on home track an advantage