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Bolted in in recent trial and northern jockey Leah Hemi adds the value to get it over the line
Main Danger
2 Havarti
Dividend : $4.30, $2.40
Won
F: x1019B(3)W(60.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Peter Didham )
Peter Didham brings this well performed runner south and won't be far away
Next Best
6 Kikimora
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 3x125B(1)W(55.5)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah )
( T-Anna Furlong )
Can't fault its form this campaign and wasn't far behind a Te Akau winner last start
Consider
4 Magneto
Dividend :
Place
F: 5x704B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Strong trainer/jockey partnership that can't be discounted
Longer Odds
1 Makabar
F: 4266xB(5)W(61.5)
( J-Roushan Khan )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Pitman runner at long odds and could surprise
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 4.30
Place1 2 $ 2.40
Place2 6 $ 1.40
Quinella 2:6 $ 3.70
Trifecta 2:6:4 $ 32.30
First4 2:6:4:7 $ 109.40
Race 2 - Greymouth Businesses Sprint Mdn
Time: 1:25 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
3 Jetstream
F: 50403B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
It has been a busy holiday season for Kate Hercock but she is riding as well as ever. Will give this Piitman runner every chance
Main Danger
4 Bax Factor
F: x5530B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-Kenny Rae )
After showing improvement two back, it was disappointing to see it run poorly at Cromwell. Money that has come for it suggests it could bounce back
Next Best
2 Trauma
Dividend : $5.30, $2.00
Won
F: 05xB(6)W(58.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Kevin Myers runner from Whanganui, resuming after five month spell. His runners have to be considered on this circuit
Consider
1 Charm Manhattan
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: 00259B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah )
( T-Krystal-Marie Williams )
Didn't show up last start but if running up to form prior, has to be in with a shout for a place
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
7 Speed Dial
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 00963B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Ashvin Goindasamy )
( T-Richard Didham )
Better run last time when on the synthetic and reverts to the turf today
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 5.30
Place1 2 $ 2.00
Place2 7 $ 1.80
Place3 1 $ 2.70
Quinella 2:7 $ 17.50
Trifecta 2:7:1 $ 200.30
First4 2:7:1:3 $ 741.50
Double 2:2 $ 9.50
Race 3 - Jack Curragh Memorial (Bm65)
Time: 2:00 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
1 Russian Rosette
Dividend : $3.60, $1.50
Won
F: 354x9B(3)W(59.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Better for resuming run. Pitman's run three in this and you'd think Lily would be on their best chance
Main Danger
5 Ice Cold Gold
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 96168B(5)W(58.0)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah )
( T-Maurice Forde )
Has been running well in recent week's but struggled on a Heavy8 last time
Next Best
7 Tail Lights
F: 0685pB(8)W(54.5)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Another Pitman runner and not far off the winner in a good field on Boxing Day
Consider
8 Kindred Spirit
F: 9l806B(6)W(54.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Pitman's also run this 5yo mare and it's on the quick back up after being beaten less than a length six days ago
Longer Odds
9 Ideal Dreams
F: 70387B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Jackie Burrows )
Goes in as the odds player, not on form, but because Terry Mosely rides and there has been early money for it
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 3.60
Place1 1 $ 1.50
Place2 2 $ 2.10
Place3 5 $ 2.10
Quinella 1:2 $ 12.40
Trifecta 1:2:5 $ 136.90
First4 1:2:5:4 $ 457.70
Race 4 - Greymouth Star Mdn
Time: 2:39 PM | Distance: 1500 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
3 Bernardo
Dividend : $3.20, $1.60
Won
F: 5B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Myers stable one to be followed on this circuit and recent debut run will have this one tuned up perfectly
Main Danger
1 Wal
F: 85x63B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Peter Didham )
Two good runs this campaign and both with the country's top jockeys up. The fact the trainer was able to attract them is an indication of its potential
Next Best
7 Channa
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 08363B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
Much better run when dropped back to 1600m last time
Consider
5 Spinayarn
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: 6606xB(4)W(58.5)
( J-Ashvin Goindasamy )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Unplaced in five runs last season and now resumes after an 11 month spell. Northerner that is sure to be better this time up
Longer Odds
2 Fah Pha
F: 954xB(2)W(58.5)
( J-Tanya Jonker )
( T-Centaine Spittles )
Has been spelling for five months after showing promise in the winter. Expect improvement
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 3.20
Place1 3 $ 1.60
Place2 5 $ 2.70
Place3 7 $ 2.00
Quinella 3:5 $ 13.60
Trifecta 3:5:7 $ 136.00
First4 3:5:7:1 $ 355.80
Double 1:3 $ 7.30
Treble 2:1:3 $ 56.70
Race 5 - Westland Racing Club Miss Scenicland Stakes
Time: 3:11 PM | Distance: 1500 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
1 Epee Beel
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 73722B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Highly though of by the Pitman's, it simply has to be winning soon if it continues wit its recent performances
Main Danger
2 In Vegas
F: 04326B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Krishna Mudhoo )
( T-Centaine Spittles )
Good enough to win if putting in its best performance but do wonder if its at its peak fitness right now. Rails draw to advantage
Next Best
3 Regal Dice
F: 74x49B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Good trainer from the north will have his runners primed for the meetings coming up. Will find this easier than Trentham
Consider
5 Movie Girl
F: 26241B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Won a R65 last week with Kate Hercock up and she adds to its chances today. But a big step up
Longer Odds
6 Seven Twenty
F: 00201B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah )
( T-Andrew Carston )
From a good stable and in a race where there's not much depth. So include for First Fours
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 8.90
Place1 4 $ 3.80
Place2 1 $ 1.90
Quinella 1:4 $ 8.60
Trifecta 4:1:7 $ 246.80
First4 4:1:7:2 $ 833.00
Race 6 - Frank Mclaughlin Memorial (Bm65)
Time: 3:46 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
2 Carignan
F: 93225B(12)W(59.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Kevin Myers brings south after a very active and prolonged few months. If it hasn't gone 'over the top', should be beating this field. Very unlucky to draw outside gate
Main Danger
9 Ruffhouse Rosie
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: x5583B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Peter Didham )
This one might make it a North Island quinella. went well three weeks ago and Terry Moseley takes the reins today. Rails draw
Next Best
6 Bellutta
F: 62245B(8)W(58.0)
( J-Ruvanesh Muniandy )
( T-Mike McCann )
Never far away in any of its races and showed promise as a middle distance performance when running over 2200m for the first time recently
Consider
7 Float
F: 67408B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
First run since the Riccarton Cup carnival but too good to leave out of selections
Longer Odds
4 Take On
F: 347x5B(11)W(59.0)
( J-Krishna Mudhoo )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Kevin Myers also tuns this useful galloper. Looked to be an improver when running well when resuming at Otaki
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 5.50
Place1 5 $ 1.80
Place2 9 $ 2.10
Place3 10 $ 4.40
Quinella 5:9 $ 11.30
Trifecta 5:9:10 $ 273.50
First4 5:9:10:2 $ 936.10
Double 4:5 $ 38.00
Race 7 - Recreation Hotel Greymouth Cup
Time: 4:22 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
3 Kick On
Dividend : $3.80, $1.50
Won
F: 6x637B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Kevin Myers loves to win Cup races and this one looks his for the taking. three lead up races over 1600m and now up to 2000m here is perfect and Lily Sutherland is reunited
Main Danger
2 Charbano
F: 43700B(8)W(59.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
The Pitman's will also be very keen to win this and although this 5yo hasn't been showing much recently, it might be a different story over the 2000m
Next Best
5 Mahoe
F: 10929B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
Has to go in and might win, but we're not sure the value is at $3.20 against other genuine Open handicappers.
Consider
7 Reverberations
F: x2751B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-John Blackadder )
It was only a R65 but the performance had signs of a promising middle distance galloper when it won three weeks ago
Longer Odds
1 The Buffer
Dividend : $2.60
Place
F: 20365B(7)W(60.0)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-Krystal-Marie Williams )
What a terrific horse this 8yo has been. There might still be races to won and there were signs of improvement when not far away six days ago. Gets 4kg claim
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 3.80
Place1 3 $ 1.50
Place2 1 $ 2.60
Place3 6 $ 2.80
Quinella 1:3 $ 14.10
Trifecta 3:1:6 $ 174.30
First4 3:1:6:2 $ 897.00
Race 8 - Greg Daly Real Estate (Bm65)
Time: 4:57 PM | Distance: 1500 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
4 Toko Ono
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 20x50B(8)W(57.5)
( J-Ashvin Goindasamy )
( T-Richard Didham )
Ex northerner with ability and having its first run out of Richard Didham's stable. Just needs to overcome wide draw
Main Danger
1 Rocabury
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 10px3B(12)W(59.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Just beaten on home track last week when resuming, after winning a trial to prepare, and Kevin Myers brings south with his team. on the quick back up and that's a good sign
Next Best
7 Mighty Bright
F: 89804B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Brandon May )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Now with the Andrew Carston stable and they have already got an improved run from it at its last start
Consider
2 Explosive Lass
F: 44036B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Steven Woodsford )
Trainer has two in the race and this one has to be considered. Kylie Williams rides
Longer Odds
13 Sparta
F: 30x70B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Steven Woodsford )
Lightly raced 6yo that shows a bit of ability at times. Kate Hercock rides today and that's a good booking