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  Race 1 - Vernon And Vazey Truck Parts Ltd Mdn

  Time: 1:19 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
• Top Pick

  

  3 Para Para  

  Dividend : 

  Place

  F: 63322   B(1)  W(55.5)

   ( J- Vinnie Colgan )

   ( T- Ben & Ryan Foote )

  The odds are short but they are justified. Has been running well, going close, and should be winning today

  Main Danger

  

  4 Royal Sovereigns  

  Dividend : $6.20, $2.30

  Won

  F: 27   B(5)  W(55.5)

   ( J- Craig Grylls )

   ( T- Bill Thurlow )

  Waverley trainer that has had a lot of success over the last few months. This one has shown promise in both runs and Craig Grylls now adds the value

  Next Best

  

  6 Kapalua  

  F: 7x085   B(4)  W(55.5)

   ( J- Michael McNab )

   ( T- Hollie Wynyard )

  Behind Leica Lucy two back and that one has gone on to win a Stakes race impressively

  Consider

  

  1 Port Chalmer  

  F: 54   B(8)  W(57.5)

   ( J- Jonathan Riddell )

   ( T- Lisa Latta )

  Not a strong field and should be a good chance of running a place

  Longer Odds

  

  7 Girl Talk  

  Dividend : $3.70

  Place

  F: 6   B(6)  W(55.5)

   ( J- Kate Hercock )

   ( T- Stephen Nickalls )

  Bit of money for it on debut and takes benefit from the run

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 4 $ 6.20

  Place1 4 $ 2.30

  Place2 7 $ 3.70

  Quinella 4:7 $ 28.40

  Trifecta 4:7:3 $ 88.90

  First4 4:7:3:2 $ 676.50

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  Race 2 - Happy Hire Mdn

  Time: 1:52 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
• Top Pick

  

  1 One Bold Gigolo  

  Dividend : $1.20

  Place

  F: 64x22   B(10)  W(58.5)

   ( J- Michael McNab )

   ( T- Robbie Patterson )

  Has come back better this time up and we thought unlucky not to win last time, when just outfought close to the line. Just needs to overcome wide draw

  Main Danger

  

  10 Fashion Savvy  

  F: 732   B(8)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Marc Lerner )

   ( T- Kevin & Stephen Gray, Copper Belt Lodge )

  Has made progress in all three runs and was three lengths ahead of Grahams Pride when they met at Otaki before Christmas

  Next Best

  

  2 Grahams Pride  

  Dividend : $5.50, $1.70

  Won

  F: 229x5   B(2)  W(58.5)

   ( J- Kevin Stott )

   ( T- Shaun Fannin & Hazel Schofer )

  Showed its potential last time before being spelled and then won trial prior to resuming two weeks ago

  Consider

  

  3 Mister Fletcher  

  F: 2   B(9)  W(58.5)

   ( J- Craig Grylls )

   ( T- Bill Thurlow )

  Bill Thurlow has another promising one here and could feature

  Longer Odds

  

  12 Itoje  

  Dividend : $3.50

  Place

  F: 06x3   B(3)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Madan Singh )

   ( T- Ilone Kelly )

  Good return to racing and on that, will be winning soon.

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 2 $ 5.50

  Place1 2 $ 1.70

  Place2 1 $ 1.20

  Place3 12 $ 3.50

  Quinella 1:2 $ 4.60

  Trifecta 2:1:12 $ 87.40

  First4 2:1:12:8 $ 332.90

  Double 4:2 $ 23.30

• 

  Race 3 - Saddlery Warehouse Cambridge (Bm65)

  Time: 2:27 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
• Top Pick

  

  2 Rabega  

  F: 231x7   B(1)  W(59.0)

   ( J- Kate Hercock )

   ( T- Fraser Auret )

  Placed in all three runs last campaign, including winning at Whanganui, and resumed here four weeks ago. That was its first run for four weeks so will take a lot of improvement

  Main Danger

  

  3 The Big Picture  

  Dividend : $3.40, $1.90

  Won

  F: 59x17   B(6)  W(58.5)

   ( J- Craig Grylls )

   ( T- Bill Thurlow )

  This is its first run for six weeks, when in behind them at Whanganui, but sure to be well prepared by a stable that is having a great season. Craig Grylls has the reins

  Next Best

  

  1 Complex  

  Dividend : $3.80

  Place

  F: 7x1   B(7)  W(59.0)

   ( J- Mereana Hudson )

   ( T- Ilone Kelly )

  First race for three years, and second in total, when winning at huge odds three weeks ago. Can't be overlooked

  Consider

  

  5 Phelan The Power  

  F: 557x5   B(5)  W(58.0)

   ( J- Tayla Mitchell )

   ( T- Tarissa MacDonald )

  Comes into the mix with scratchings reducing it to a small field

  Longer Odds

  

  10 Littleredcorvette  

  F: 8446x   B(4)  W(54.5)

   ( J- Lily Sutherland )

   ( T- Suzy Gordon )

  7yo now and resuming. Has won fresh up before and is one of those gallopers that you always expect to run an honest race

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 3 $ 3.40

  Place1 3 $ 1.90

  Place2 1 $ 3.80

  Quinella 1:3 $ 10.20

  Trifecta 3:1:9 $ 83.00

  First4 3:1:9:6 $ 365.70

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  Race 4 - Jennian Homes Wellington (Bm75)

  Time: 2:59 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 40000
• Top Pick

  

  4 Keegan  

  Dividend : $3.50, $1.50

  Won

  F: 22303   B(5)  W(58.0)

   ( J- Vinnie Colgan )

   ( T- Ben & Ryan Foote )

  Comes south after finishing on in the straight at Te Rapa two weeks ago. Trentham track should suit it perfectly

  Main Danger

  

  6 Perfectsister  

  F: x4373   B(3)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Lisa Allpress )

   ( T- Gary Vile )

  Trainer has turned to Lisa Allpress to ride after two good runs on the track last month didn't quite get the win. Well backed

  Next Best

  

  10 Jestin Case  

  F: 258x5   B(4)  W(55.0)

   ( J- Chris Dell )

   ( T- Lisa Latta )

  Just in behind Knights Realm here three weeks ago and given that was its first run back, should be the improver

  Consider

  

  3 Knights Realm  

  Dividend : $1.60

  Place

  F: x5922   B(6)  W(58.5)

   ( J- Kelly Myers )

   ( T- Clinton Isdale )

  Running well but couldn't pull back the front running Trigon Lad last time. Drawn a bit wide and dropping back 200m

  Longer Odds

  

  7 Prioress  

  Dividend : $4.10

  Place

  F: 52x80   B(2)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Lily Sutherland )

   ( T- Suzy Gordon )

  Runs have been better than the odds would suggest and Lily rides

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 4 $ 3.50

  Place1 4 $ 1.50

  Place2 3 $ 1.60

  Place3 7 $ 4.10

  Quinella 3:4 $ 5.10

  Trifecta 4:3:7 $ 122.20

  First4 4:3:7:8 $ 463.60

  Double 3:4 $ 8.20

  Treble 2:3:4 $ 127.60

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  Race 5 - Rydges Wellington Airport Phar Lap Trophy (G3)

  Time: 3:33 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 120000
• Top Pick

  

  4 Khafre  

  Dividend : $3.80

  Place

  F: 00541   B(7)  W(55.5)

   ( J- Tayla Mitchell )

   ( T- Ralph Manning )

  Competitive race. Good training effort to win the LR Matamata Cup last start , with some good gallopers in behind, and can go on with it

  Main Danger

  

  7 My Lips Are Sealed  

  Dividend : $5.60, $1.80

  Won

  F: 11235   B(6)  W(53.0)

   ( J- Sam Spratt )

   ( T- Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )

  Te Akau runner with a good record and not far behind Khafre at Matamata in last start. Sam Spratt now takes the reins

  Next Best

  

  9 Talisker  

  Dividend : $1.40

  Place

  F: 07x32   B(1)  W(53.0)

   ( J- Craig Grylls )

   ( T- Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )

  Te Akau runner that has been close up in both runs back. Craig Grylls takes over today with the rails draw there to give it every opportunity

  Consider

  

  1 Chase  

  F: 42722   B(3)  W(59.0)

   ( J- Jonathan Riddell )

   ( T- Stephen Nickalls )

  Good honest galloper that will be able to race a bit handier from gate three here today, adding to its chances

  Longer Odds

  Best "Roughie"

  

  5 Saint Bathans  

  F: 96287   B(8)  W(55.0)

   ( J- Ulrika Holmquist )

   ( T- Andrew Forsman )

  Very astute trainer and comes into this after being less than three lengths from the winner in a G3 last start

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 7 $ 5.60

  Place1 7 $ 1.80

  Place2 4 $ 3.80

  Place3 9 $ 1.40

  Quinella 4:7 $ 32.30

  Trifecta 7:4:9 $ 216.00

  First4 7:4:9:3 $ 745.70

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  Race 6 - Lincoln Farms Marton Cup (L)

  Time: 4:12 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 80000
• Top Pick

  The 'Day's Best'

  

  4 Sassy Lass  

  F: 12182   B(4)  W(55.0)

   ( J- Warren Kennedy )

   ( T- Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )

  Has run well this campaign . Finished strongly and just missed at Te Rapa three weeks ago. From an in-form stable and Warren Kennedy comes south to ride

  Main Danger

  

  7 Crouch  

  F: 24415   B(6)  W(54.0)

   ( J- Sam Spratt )

   ( T- Mike Breslin )

  Terrific effort when jumped up to a G3 here three weeks ago, just over two lengths from the winner. This trainer gets the best out of them

  Next Best

  

  2 Testify Me  

  Dividend : $2.30

  Place

  F: 57839   B(3)  W(57.5)

   ( J- Chris Dell )

   ( T- Janelle Millar )

  Only four lengths behind Sassy Lass when taken north to the G3 Waikato Cup last start and will find this easier

  Consider

  

  3 Sacred Pearl  

  F: 11987   B(12)  W(57.0)

   ( J- Kate Hercock )

   ( T- Lisa Latta )

  Drops back from a G3 here two weeks ago and noted that Lisa's runners are going better at the moment

  Longer Odds

  

  1 Beavertown Boy  

  F: 21227   B(2)  W(59.0)

   ( J- Kelly Myers )

   ( T- A Bull )

  Not far away when resuming over a distance too short for it. Will be more competitive here

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 9 $ 42.50

  Place1 9 $ 10.70

  Place2 8 $ 4.20

  Place3 2 $ 2.30

  Quinella 8:9 $ 294.70

  Trifecta 9:8:2 $ 11182.90

  First4 9:8:2:4 $ 16313.80

  Double 7:9 $ 185.70

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  Race 7 - Tab Telegraph (G1)

  Time: 4:52 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 550000
• Top Pick

  Best "Each Way"

  

  12 Grail Seeker  

  Dividend : $4.40, $2.00

  Won

  F: 19x1x   B(4)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Kevin Stott )

   ( T- Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )

  The race everyone will be focused on today and what a field has been assembled. This one having its first race since September when winning the G1 Tarzino but has a good fresh up record. Stable runners are all firing right now and this one will be no exception

  Main Danger

  

  1 Waitak  

  F: 45332   B(1)  W(58.5)

   ( J- Masa Hashizume )

   ( T- Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )

  From the same stable as Grail Seeker and Masa rides. Has a terrific turn of foot and nicely drawn on the inside

  Next Best

  

  11 Skew Wiff  

  F: x342x   B(2)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Luke Currie )

   ( T- Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )

  Has gone well in two trials to prepare and sure to be trained to perfection for this. Luke Currie comes over from Australia to ride

  Consider

  

  13 Luberon  

  F: 0x111   B(7)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Joe Doyle )

   ( T- L Noble )

  The way this one has progressed recently, it is hard not to include it somewhere in our selections. Still has upside

  Longer Odds

  

  6 Navigator  

  Dividend : $3.00

  Place

  F: x123x   B(3)  W(58.5)

   ( J- Ryan Elliot )

   ( T- Cody Cole )

  Good trainer and has made good progress with this 5yo gelding. Has won fresh up three times from four starts in that state

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 12 $ 4.40

  Place1 12 $ 2.00

  Place2 3 $ 3.10

  Place3 6 $ 3.00

  Quinella 3:12 $ 30.40

  Trifecta 12:3:6 $ 354.10

  First4 12:3:6:11 $ 2367.00

• 

  Race 8 - Happy 70Th Birthday Salve Barnao (Bm65)

  Time: 5:27 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
• Top Pick

  

  13 Five Bells  

  Dividend : $7.60, $2.30

  Won

  F: 14806   B(9)  W(55.5)

   ( J- Mereana Hudson )

   ( T- Ilone Kelly )

  Best run for a while when beaten just three lengths here two weeks ago. Wide open field and EW odds are enticing

  Main Danger

  

  10 Black Betty  

  Dividend : $1.70

  Place

  F: 29803   B(6)  W(57.0)

   ( J- Elle Sole )

   ( T- John Wheeler )

  Resumes over 1600m after running at the Riccarton Cup meeting in November. Surprised to see so much early money come its way

  Next Best

  

  2 Downtrou  

  Dividend : $2.00

  Place

  F: x0414   B(7)  W(58.5)

   ( J- Lily Sutherland )

   ( T- Joshua Lavelle & Sacha Rennie )

  Recent form suggests it should be there at the business end, and this small stable is winning races at the moment

  Consider

  

  5 Justaskpercy  

  F: 540x3   B(8)  W(58.0)

   ( J- Kate Hercock )

   ( T- Suzy Gordon )

  Here's a trainer that is getting better all the time. This one ran terrific race when resuming here four weeks ago

  Longer Odds

  

  11 Keeping Time  

  F: 65221   B(2)  W(57.0)

   ( J- Amber Riddell )

   ( T- Lisa Latta )

  Broke through for its maiden win here three weeks ago and looks to be capable. Talented apprentice brings the allowance again

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 13 $ 7.60

  Place1 13 $ 2.30

  Place2 2 $ 2.00

  Place3 10 $ 1.70

  Quinella 2:13 $ 24.10

  Trifecta 13:2:10 $ 191.50

  First4 13:2:10:5 $ 1211.50

  Double 12:13 $ 47.20

  Treble 9:12:13 $ 2058.70

  Quaddie 7:9:12:13 $ 22388.00