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will be much improved for debut and another win for this stable that is flying right now
Main Danger
4 Breadwinner
F:B(2)W(55.5)
( J-Lisa Allpress )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Sharrock stable looks like having the quinella with this one on debut. Scratched last week and runs now
Next Best
3 Hot Mama
Dividend : $1.00
Place
F: 4B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Strong trainer/jockey runner that might not be far away on debut
Consider
2 See You In Beijing
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F:B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Peter Lock )
Peter Lock has a good strike rate when travelling south so watch tote
Longer Odds
5 She's Delirious
F:B(4)W(55.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Janelle Millar )
On debut and trained locally but probably won't be winning today
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 1.30
Place1 1 $ 1.10
Place2 3 $ 1.00
Place3 2 $ 1.80
Quinella 1:3 $ 1.00
Trifecta 1:3:2 $ 3.00
First4 1:3:2:4 $ 4.00
Race 2 - Entain/Nzb Insurance Pearl Series Mdn
Time: 3:32 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
2 Camden
F: 37x20B(6)W(57.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Cody Cole )
Despite drawing the outside at gate 11 when resuming six weeks ago, only went down by a head. Repeat of that wins this as its not a strong maiden
Main Danger
1 Magic Express
F: 433x3B(9)W(57.5)
( J-Lisa Allpress )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Went OK when resuming three weeks ago and note Lisa rides, despite there being an Allan Sharrock trained runner in the field
Next Best
7 Belle Tribute
Dividend : $2.20, $1.40
Won
F: 832B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Ran well to place at Otaki on Boxing Day and now turns out again, a good sign
Consider
6 Fulla Grace
F:B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Sima Mxothwa )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Allan Sharrock also runs this first starter and the odds would suggest its a place chance
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
8 Sprezzatura
Dividend : $2.90
Place
F: 4xB(2)W(56.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
Down from the north and resuming after running OK on debut in August. Was well supported that time
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 2.20
Place1 7 $ 1.40
Place2 3 $ 3.40
Place3 8 $ 2.90
Quinella 3:7 $ 15.90
Trifecta 7:3:8 $ 202.50
First4 7:3:8:1 $ 602.90
Double 1:7 $ 3.30
Race 3 - Taranaki Women's Refuge Mdn
Time: 4:13 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
3 Sir Bruce
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 8x3B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Locally trained and ran well when resuming after six month break. Not sure that was a particularly strong field though. Rails draw
Main Danger
2 Bay Express
F: 3xB(2)W(58.5)
( J-Lemmy Douglas )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Had its only run last April and then spelled, to give time to mature after gaining the experience. Resumes and stable sure to have well prepared
Next Best
4 Kelp
F: 38xB(4)W(58.5)
( J-Marc Lerner )
( T-Susan Rainford )
Showed a bit of promise last campaign and comes into play with overnight scratchings
Consider
Insufficient Runners
Longer Odds
9 Stockpin
F: 8x9B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Maxim & Samantha Van Lierde )
A stable that doesn't have a lot of runners but has been running a few lately. They could strike success at anytime
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 5.20
Place1 9 $ 2.00
Place2 3 $ 1.30
Quinella 3:9 $ 4.10
Trifecta 9:3:6 $ 58.30
First4 9:3:6:4 $ 140.90
Treble 1:7:9 $ 46.30
Race 4 - Revital Fertilisers (Bm65)
Time: 4:49 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
7 Thooza
Dividend : $2.40, $0.00
Won
F: 1xB(1)W(55.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Tony Pike )
Tony Pike stable brings south after 8 month break. Won its only race last April and then spelled. Rails draw and can maintain unbeaten record. Early money for it
Main Danger
1 Borninastorm
F: 11B(4)W(59.5)
( J-Sima Mxothwa )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
On the quick back up after winning second race five days ago. Fought well to get home on and sure to be in the mix again
Next Best
3 Bow Street
Dividend : $0.00
Place
F: 1777xB(2)W(57.5)
( J-Lisa Allpress )
( T-Fraser Auret )
First run since June but looked forward when winning a trial earlier this month
Consider
Insufficient Runners
Longer Odds
2 Slippery
F: 5063xB(3)W(58.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Jo Rathbone )
We like this trainer so goes in as a chance at odds
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 2.40
Place1 7 $ 0.00
Place2 3 $ 0.00
Place3 2 $ 0.00
Quinella 3:7 $ 6.90
Trifecta 7:3:2 $ 25.50
First4 7:3:2:1 $ 30.00
Double 9:7 $ 10.80
Race 5 - Return 2 Earth (Bm75)
Time: 5:27 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
2 Tshiebwe
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 8x814B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Sima Mxothwa )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
A runner that the trainer thinks has good potential and, after winning over 1600m two back, now steps it up to 20000m. That's where its future looks to lie
Main Danger
3 The Entertainer
Dividend : $2.80
Place
F: 55114B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Marc Lerner )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
Bill Thurlow stable has been rolling out the winners and has improved this 4yo significantly. Two of its recent wins have come at Riccarton in fields much stronger than this
Next Best
1 Puke Park
F: 15543B(1)W(59.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Has looked good since running over the middle distance in last two runs. Rails draw here and every chance
Consider
6 Grit
Dividend : $5.60, $2.00
Won
F: 11756B(7)W(54.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Can't be overlooked given how successful this stable is right now. Steps up to 2000m for the first time
Longer Odds
4 Ranger
F: 21729B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Ngakau Hailey )
( T-Debbie Sweeney )
Has been going well since reverting back to turf and comes here after running at Tauranga
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 5.60
Place1 6 $ 2.00
Place2 2 $ 1.30
Place3 3 $ 2.80
Quinella 2:6 $ 8.30
Trifecta 6:2:3 $ 85.60
First4 6:2:3:1 $ 601.50
Race 6 - Grangewilliam Stud (Bm65)
Time: 6:00 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
2 Malachy
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 34x35B(2)W(59.0)
( J-Sima Mxothwa )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Allan Sharrock looks to have found another winning opportunity for this 4yo, which has upside. Finished just in behind them from out of gate 11 last state, so a good performance. 4kg allowance
Main Danger
11 Super Scheme
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 15006B(4)W(55.5)
( J-Lemmy Douglas )
( T-Erana Shattock )
Ran in a G2 against the likes of La Crique last month so connections must think well of it. Will find this a whole lot easier and on the quick back up, a good sign
Next Best
3 Ricochet
Dividend : $5.10, $1.80
Won
F: 221B(9)W(59.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Taken north to Rotorua last month and won over 1950m. Clearly has ability to rise through the grades but concern that it it drops back to 1600m today
Consider
5 Dresse' Par Joli
F: 4231xB(7)W(57.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Resuming and looked promising last campaign. Allan Sharrock stable again so do consider
Longer Odds
9 Unusually Petite
F: 179B(8)W(56.0)
( J-Lisa Allpress )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Would need to improve but Wiremu Pinn rides and he might work the oracle