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Seems we almiost have to go with this stable's selection to run here, given their strike rate right now. And does look to be a good prospect, as its winning trial confirms
Main Danger
3 Justice For All
Dividend :
Place
F:B(3)W(55.5)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Tony Pike )
Tony Pike runner that has drawn well and looked advance when winning recent trial
Next Best
6 Tale Of The Gypsy
Dividend : $2.90, $1.90
Won
F:B(7)W(55.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Will need to overcome wide barrier but 'favourite' quote in the market indicates there is confidence in its ability
Consider
5 Miss Moet All
Dividend : $3.40
Place
F:B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh also runs this filly and sure to have had a good preparation
Longer Odds
7 Vanbrugh Belle
F: 7B(6)W(55.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Nicholas Bishara )
Although well back on debut, it does at least have the advantage of experience over these others
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 2.90
Place1 6 $ 1.90
Place2 5 $ 3.40
Quinella 5:6 $ 10.10
Trifecta 6:5:3 $ 82.30
First4 6:5:3:1 $ 203.90
Race 2 - Thames Valley Insurance Mdn
Time: 1:34 PM | Distance: 1150 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
2 Dealt With
Dividend : $3.00, $1.50
Won
F:B(7)W(57.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Won a trial back in September by five lengths and only on debut today ... so they've been patient and that, along with the early money for it, points to it making a winning start
Main Danger
9 My Sharona
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 45B(6)W(55.5)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
From the hottest stable in town at the moment and after two OK rruns, including the last one from gate 13, we expect they stable to have it ready to win now
Next Best
1 Anton
F: 2xB(2)W(57.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Glen Old )
Glenn Old is bringing more of his team out right now so that's a good sign. Not beaten far on debut in September, before being spelled, and that experience will hold it in good stead
Consider
15 Zerre
F: 4x539B(1)W(55.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Pam Gerard )
While the trainer has been producing a lot of winners, it is this apprentice that's on a roll right now. Brings the claim and rails draw to advantage
Longer Odds
12 Agile
Dividend : $3.40
Place
F: 6056B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Bailey Rogerson )
( T-Graeme & Debbie Rogerson )
One of two from the Rogerson stable in this. Ran a good race to be close up two weeks ago
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 3.00
Place1 2 $ 1.50
Place2 9 $ 1.60
Place3 12 $ 3.40
Quinella 2:9 $ 5.10
Trifecta 2:9:12 $ 60.50
First4 2:9:12:1 $ 168.40
Double 6:2 $ 8.30
Race 3 - Pencarrow Stud Mdn
Time: 2:09 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
12 Kansas Storm
F: 8xB(4)W(56.0)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that was spelled after running in a Stakes race on debut, just over a year ago. Will have matured in the interim and has good draw for resuming run
Main Danger
4 Detain
F: 6xB(12)W(57.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Margaret Falconer )
Hesitant to pick a runner that has drawn gate 16 over 1100m but it has been very impressive in its trial wins and could be pretty smart
Next Best
5 Hint
F: 6x7xB(6)W(57.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Danica Guy )
Although it hasn't done anything in two race day runs, clearly has the ability to be winning if it reproduces its trial form
Consider
1 Flanagan
F: 3B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Samantha Logan )
Better for debut run, when beaten less than a length and jockey is riding very well
Longer Odds
6 Respond
F: 6xB(11)W(57.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Catherine Cameron )
Resumes 16 months after its debut run and a change of stable. Can be one to boost the multis if overcoming wide draw
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 12.70
Place1 3 $ 3.40
Place2 14 $ 3.20
Place3 2 $ 4.00
Quinella 3:14 $ 63.20
Trifecta 3:14:2 $ 1793.40
First4 3:14:2:13 $ 9516.50
Race 4 - Allens United Paeroa Mdn
Time: 2:43 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
1 Gold Currency
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 2245B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Ngakau Hailey )
( T-Shaun Phelan )
Unlucky not to have had the photo go its way in only second race, three back. Gets the apprentice allowance today and that can do the trick
Main Danger
7 Deep Water Bay
F: 33B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Glen Old )
Promising performances in both runs to date, when well supported, and today's jockey is reunited after winning a trial on it in October
Next Best
14 Ascension
F: 54B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Samantha Logan )
Beaten less than a length by promising Ever Charm two weeks ago and sure to be there at the business end
Consider
10 Harvest Day
F:B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Niranjan Parmar )
( T-Glen Old )
Noted that Glenn Old also runs this first starter. Wouldn't be leaving out
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
9 Balsan
Dividend : $12.10, $3.50
Won
F: 5B(1)W(57.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Second start for this Stephen Marsh runner after going better than expected at Matamata two weeks ago. Rails draw to advantage
Better for resuming run at Ruakaka and favoured with not only the rails draw today, but also Rory Hutchings on the reins. We'll also let the market do the talking as it has been backed down from 10's.
Main Danger
3 Saltnesse
Dividend : $3.70, $1.70
Won
F: 26592B(2)W(60.0)
( J-Rihaan Goyaram )
( T-Paul Mirabelli )
1/2 length ahead of Duchess Of War at Ruakaka last time with what was an improved run
Next Best
5 Almaceta
F: 5049xB(8)W(58.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
First run in six months but from the in-form Stephen marsh stable and will be ready to make a race of it
Consider
8 Taser
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 832pxB(9)W(58.0)
( J-Lynsey Satherley )
( T-Catherine Cameron )
Resuming and surprised to see the shortish odds. For that reason, it needs to be considered
Longer Odds
4 He's Platinum
F: 06x27B(6)W(59.5)
( J-Tegan Newman )
( T-Jaimee Entwisle )
Promising run into second first up at Pukekohe before never really getting into it in a stronger field last time. That run was behind Rochmie Ray so its odds are generous in comparison
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 3.70
Place1 3 $ 1.70
Place2 7 $ 2.50
Place3 8 $ 2.40
Quinella 3:7 $ 17.70
Trifecta 3:7:8 $ 156.80
First4 3:7:8:11 $ 1843.40
Race 6 - Thames Harness Racing Club Sprint (Bm65)
Time: 3:55 PM | Distance: 1150 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
7 Chicago Jack
F: 7639xB(9)W(58.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Steven Cole )
Only the one win but was running in Stakes races before being spelled in October. Has drawn wide, and that is a concern, but so have the other fancied runners
Main Danger
2 Goldburg
F: 284x3B(10)W(59.5)
( J-Rihaan Goyaram )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
Career best run here behind highly touted Hankee Alpha five weeks ago, when resuming. Could well have improved enough to overcome wide draw and test them
Next Best
6 Aquilifer
Dividend : $2.70, $1.40
Won
F: 04362B(6)W(58.0)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Sam Mynott )
It has looked to have a lot of potential but taking a while to realise it this campaign. Second last time so might go on with it but does have a wide draw
Consider
9 Sumaje
F: 319xB(4)W(57.0)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Chad Ormsby )
Trainer that so often works the magic to improve gallopers, and has them ready to win fresh up
Longer Odds
3 Screamin Eagle
Dividend : $3.20
Place
F: 88054B(8)W(59.5)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Danica Guy )
In behind the placegetters at Te Rapa two weeks ago and improving with every run
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 2.70
Place1 6 $ 1.40
Place2 8 $ 5.00
Place3 3 $ 3.20
Quinella 6:8 $ 29.30
Trifecta 6:8:3 $ 311.00
First4 6:8:3:7 $ 2277.90
Double 3:6 $ 9.30
Race 7 - Lockwood Coromandel Peninsula Thames Cup (Bm75)
Time: 4:32 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
5 Aladdin Sane
F: x2217B(8)W(57.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
A 4yo that we think owns a fair bit of ability. Stepped up to middle distance last time, when on a Heavy8, and never a chance. Excusing that and now back to more suitable 1600m
Main Danger
6 Maldini
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: x7543B(10)W(57.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Tony Pike )
Stepped up to 2100m at Te Rapa two weeks ago and finished just two lengths off the winner. Prior runs were good, in stronger fields than this
Next Best
3 Nigella Lane
Dividend : $6.20, $2.00
Won
F: 04164B(4)W(58.0)
( J-Rihaan Goyaram )
( T-Ralph Manning )
Stepped up to a Listed Race last time and far exceeded expectations, and had some good gallopers behind it. This easier and repeat of that run takes it close
Consider
4 Lerado
F: x0011B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Although winning runs in last two starts were both R65's, it is making good progress and may carry on with it. Rails draw and good jockey on the reins
Longer Odds
7 Arjay's Flight
F: x1160B(11)W(56.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Shaun Phelan )
Good record over this distance and from a stable that has a good strike rate
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 6.20
Place1 3 $ 2.00
Place2 6 $ 2.20
Place3 2 $ 4.60
Quinella 3:6 $ 14.40
Trifecta 3:6:2 $ 296.50
First4 3:6:2:10 $ 5204.50
Race 8 - Become A Member Of The Thames Jockey Club (Bm65)
Time: 5:07 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
3 Customized
F: 14658B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Steven Cole )
Steven Cole has this 3yo going well and has looked to Rory Hutchings to get it over the line. Last three races have all bee Group races, the last in the Auckland Guineas on Boxing Day, where it was at odds of 70/1!
Main Danger
2 Choose 'Em Big
F: 7x702B(2)W(59.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Glen Old )
Third up last time and just missed. A decent type at this level and further improvement sees it hard to beat
Next Best
9 Cupid's Arrow
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 0x686B(6)W(55.5)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Looking to this stable to be in the mix in yet another race
Consider
5 Mcgrath
Dividend : $3.00
Place
F: 6x640B(4)W(58.0)
( J-Lynsey Satherley )
( T-Moira & Kieran Murdoch )
5yo now and has taken a few runs to reach peak fitness. Better run last time
Longer Odds
10 Quick Fire
F: x7343B(7)W(55.5)
( J-Joe Nishizuka )
( T-Kylie Fawcett )
This is clearly tougher but has finished close up in all recent races and it won't take much improvement to place here