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As well as winning on debut in first season, went close twice on two occasions from only the four starts. Will be much for resuming run and Craig Grylls is reunited. Rails draw
Main Danger
1 Armino
Dividend : $3.90
Place
F: 6304xB(6)W(60.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Capable 5yo resuming and from a good stable. Fresh up record not good but this time has trialled twice, winning its last one
Next Best
7 Strange Love
F: 22020B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Peter & Shaun McKay )
Has been running better this campaign and from a northern stable that does well on this track
Consider
8 Ribkraka
F: 6x19B(12)W(57.5)
( J-Kevin Stott )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Just the three races so not surprising that it found the G3 too tough last time. Wide draw to contend with
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
11 Scotch Bonnet
Dividend : $7.70, $2.20
Won
F: 0x344B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-J J Rayner )
Finished just behind Poukawa two back so relative odds are good. Has been backed down since markets opened
Results
Race Dividends
Win 11 $ 7.70
Place1 11 $ 2.20
Place2 4 $ 3.00
Place3 1 $ 3.90
Quinella 4:11 $ 39.40
Trifecta 11:4:1 $ 849.10
First4 11:4:1:5 $ 3231.70
Race 2 - The Breeze Wellington 3Yo
Time: 1:35 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
5 Komocean
Dividend : $2.40, $1.50
Won
F: 1B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Winning return for Lisa on this one and the result never looked in doubt. Craig sure to do it from the front again today
Main Danger
4 Velton
F: 4x124B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Bryce Newman )
Promising and this is the one the money has come for
Next Best
2 Ballon D'or
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 28261B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Peter & Shaun McKay )
Finally got a deserved win at Otaki and could well go on with it
Consider
3 Cosentino
F: 61B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Marc Lerner )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray, Copper Belt Lodge )
Just got home in a weaker field last time. Place best chance
Longer Odds
7 Elegant Jazz
Dividend :
Place
F: 539x1B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Graeme & Debbie Rogerson )
Resumed with a win but looks challenged here
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 2.40
Place1 5 $ 1.50
Place2 2 $ 1.80
Quinella 2:5 $ 3.20
Trifecta 5:2:7 $ 24.50
First4 5:2:7:3 $ 52.80
Double 11:5 $ 15.10
Race 3 - Happy Hire Wakefield Challenge Stakes (G2)
Time: 2:09 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 175000
Top Pick
2 Cool Aza Rene
F: 11B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau look to have this one covered with two potentially good gallopers vying for favouritism. We liked this one's stylish win at Riccarton and the extra 100m will be perfect
Main Danger
3 Marokopa Falls
Dividend :
Place
F: 1B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner and won on debut, despite not being totally expected to, suggests it will be better having had that experience
Next Best
4 Miss Ziggy
F: 32B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Up from the south. Was the one to bring the best out of Cool Aza Rene at Riccarton and will be hard to get past again today
Consider
1 Landlock
Dividend : $4.10
Place
F: 14B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Cody Cole )
Hard to dismiss its disappointing run last time as had every chance. But has to go in, in a small field
Longer Odds
5 Intention
Dividend : $17.30, $4.40
Won
F: 4B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Mike Breslin )
Went well to finish a close up fourth on debut and takes improvement
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 17.30
Place1 5 $ 4.40
Place2 1 $ 4.10
Quinella 1:5 $ 47.40
Trifecta 5:1:3 $ 176.60
First4 5:1:3:4 $ 803.90
Race 4 - Roydon Bergerson Racing (Bm75)
Time: 2:52 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
9 Sindee
F: 1315xB(7)W(56.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Raced in Group or Stakes races in all five starts last campaign, winning three of them. Now resuming after eight months of maturity and should have too much class for this field
Main Danger
2 Kana
F: 2x854B(5)W(59.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Peter Didham )
Quality galloper that will be at peak fitness now. Has travelled regularly down to Riccarton and that seems to keep it keen
Next Best
8 Candle
F: 2x739B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
Best judged on its nice run for third two back and Lily's judgment has been terrific recently
Consider
7 Beebeep
F: 6205xB(13)W(56.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
Resumes after a two month break. Would generally be concerned at its wide draw but note it has won a recent trial and this field doesn't have much depth in it
Longer Odds
11 Pepeha
F: x4x81B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Mike Breslin )
Comes into this off a last start win and has drawn nicely
Results
Race Dividends
Win 14 $ 40.90
Place1 14 $ 8.00
Place2 12 $ 4.30
Place3 10 $ 4.70
Quinella 12:14 $ 314.30
Trifecta 14:12:10 $ 9873.70
First4 14:12:10:6 $ 14184.00
Double 5:14 $ 315.10
Treble 5:5:14 $ 1677.10
Race 5 - Lawnmaster Eulogy Stakes (G3)
Time: 3:29 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 100000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
1 Connello
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: 51156B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Not far away in the G1 1000 Guneas at the Riccarton Cup carnival last month and repeat of that run would be good enough to take it close here. Rails draw to advantage
Main Danger
6 Macaluso
F: 430x1B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Just the four runs in first campaign but performed well considering it was so highly tried. Then spelled and matured well to win on resuming run. Might well have a lot of upside
Next Best
2 Island Life
F: 212B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie )
Clearly a big chance on its performances to date. Run out of it by an exciting one in the G3 Wellington Stakes here three weeks ago. Wide draw the query
Consider
3 Librero
F: 32151B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Allan Sharrock is progressing this one nicely, with two wins from last three starts in lesser grade
Longer Odds
13 Skymax
Dividend : $5.30
Place
F: x5166B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Bailey Rogerson )
( T-Graeme & Debbie Rogerson )
Jumped from maiden win in October into Group races at Ellerslie and Riccarton. Actually finished close up and is proving to be progressive
Probably the most improved galloper in the central districts in recent months, this 6yo mare stepped up to G2 last time and was less than 1/2 length behind La Crique. Just needs to overcome wide draw to be in the mix
Main Danger
1 Perfect Scenario
F: 12133B(7)W(59.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
The class of the race, and ever so honest, this Te Akau runner chased home La Crique in a G1 two weeks ago when they were both behind Ladies Man. Opie climbs on board today to add to its chances
Next Best
11 Lux Libertas
F: 13152B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Kevin Stott )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Another galloper that's grown its performance record significantly in the last few months. With a top stable, it has more upside yet
Consider
3 Puntura
F: 600x4B(5)W(59.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Terrific strike rate for this trainer/jockey combination and they would have been feeling optimistic about the season ahead after its resuming run in the G1 here two weeks ago
Longer Odds
7 Conor O'ceirin
F: 009x1B(10)W(59.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Robbie Patterson also runs this capable 8yo. Was good to see it return to form with a superb ride by Craig Grylls last start
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 8.10
Place1 12 $ 2.50
Place2 10 $ 4.00
Place3 2 $ 2.90
Quinella 10:12 $ 48.80
Trifecta 12:10:2 $ 1198.10
First4 12:10:2:5 $ 10487.70
Double 4:12 $ 33.60
Race 7 - Humphries Construction Manawatu Cup (G3)
Time: 4:37 PM | Distance: 2300 m | Prize $ 120000
Top Pick
6 Wolfgang
Dividend : $3.10
Place
F: 64205B(12)W(53.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Peter & Shaun McKay )
We like this stable and they do well when bringing their runners south. A winner on the track in the past, it caught the eye when finishing on to good effect at Ellerslie two weeks ago
Main Danger
8 The Underbelly
F: 12x34B(8)W(53.0)
( J-Craig Grylls (+1) )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
This is the sort of race this trainer targets and wins, and its preparation has been perfect. Finishing on nicely behind Whangaehu at Whanganui recently
Next Best
3 Islington Lass
Dividend : $5.60, $2.30
Won
F: 71856B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Twice a winner on the track, this mare ran well in a G3 over 1600m last time. Steps up to 2300m with top jockey on board and we like its chances
Consider
13 Cheval De Foudre
F: 5x912B(9)W(53.0)
( J-Ulrika Holmquist )
( T-Mark Oulaghan )
Dropped back to 1600m last start so it was a good preparatory run for this. A step up for this runner but with a trainer that is very astute and wins plenty
Longer Odds
1 No Compromise
F: x6346B(5)W(60.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
Here's another runner from the in-form Bill Thurlow stable that you should take a look at. Won in good company in Australia when with Chris Waller and has competed strongly in runs since its return
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 5.60
Place1 3 $ 2.30
Place2 6 $ 3.10
Place3 4 $ 3.20
Quinella 3:6 $ 32.30
Trifecta 3:6:4 $ 451.70
First4 3:6:4:13 $ 3105.50
Race 8 - Japac Homes (Bm75)
Time: 5:13 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
2 Loch In Ora
Dividend : $2.40, $1.50
Won
F: 31x71B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Here's a 5yo we'll see climbing up the grades. Determined effort to get home over a subsequent winner last month and this extra 200m adds to its chances. Lily rides, having ridden Kick On last time as well
Main Danger
1 Kick On
F: 36x63B(7)W(64.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Third up and Kevin Myers looked to have it near peak fitness when running third on its home track last time. Good stable apprentice claims the 3kg
Next Best
3 The Entertainer
F: 85511B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
Really came into its own, winning both Saturday's when taken south to the Riccarton Cup meeting. Trainer having a terrific run
Consider
10 Bow Hill
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: 79x15B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Cody Cole )
Stable's runners are always worth a second look when travelling south and, with Michael McNab up, this one is no exception
Longer Odds
4 Platinum Sixty Six
F: 01503B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Lisa Latta runner that was finishing on nicely last start. Trainer does well at Trentham