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A model of consistency recently and very hard to beat from inside draw and Masa reunited
Main Danger
4 Sir Sterling
F: 25x66B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Lauren Brennan )
Down from the north and has been in behind two decent winners in both runs back. Sam Spratt a good booking
Next Best
7 Bridal Train
Dividend : $2.50, $1.30
Won
F: 21x44B(1)W(55.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
This stable will be sure to have winners today and this one rates a good chance, after two OK runs this campaign
Consider
9 Scotch Bonnet
F: x3441B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-J J Rayner )
The money came for it last time with Sam Weatherley on the reins, and he got it home. He rides again today
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
3 Shelbyrock'n
Dividend : $2.90
Place
F: 32351B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Shane Brown )
Not far away in prior races before showing them a clean pair of heels and winning by over four lengths last start.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 2.50
Place1 7 $ 1.30
Place2 6 $ 2.30
Place3 3 $ 2.90
Quinella 6:7 $ 11.00
Trifecta 7:6:3 $ 130.80
First4 7:6:3:1 $ 450.50
Race 2 - Wellington Seamarket (Bm75)
Time: 1:18 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 65000
Top Pick
6 Bow Hill
F: 9x153B(6)W(55.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Cody Cole )
A stable we like to keep an eye on and the step up to 2200m for the first time looks perfect
Main Danger
7 Am I Blue
F: 1x013B(1)W(54.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Ilone Kelly )
An improved galloper this time up and won here two back. Was only two lengths away in first run over middle distance last start. Rails draw
Next Best
2 Enrico
Dividend : $3.70, $1.50
Won
F: x4646B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Ilone Kelly )
Will find this field easier after finishing not too far off the winner in a G3 last start. Course winner and track conditions to suit
Consider
3 Yellow Jersey
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: 28122B(12)W(58.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Jo Rathbone )
Whanganui galloper that always performs well on the track. Was 1/2 ahead of Am I Blue last time but drawn wide out today
Longer Odds
8 Zackery
Dividend : $3.30
Place
F: 95042B(10)W(54.5)
( J-Ulrika Holmquist )
( T-Matthew Eales )
No chance against the winner at Whanganui two weeks ago but it was an improved run and there were good types behind
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 3.70
Place1 2 $ 1.50
Place2 8 $ 3.30
Place3 3 $ 2.70
Quinella 2:8 $ 24.60
Trifecta 2:8:3 $ 285.80
First4 2:8:3:7 $ 2004.00
Race 3 - Jr & N Berkett Hcp
Time: 1:52 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 65000
Top Pick
4 Bold Belle
F: 14x2xB(1)W(56.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Bryce Newman )
Looks to have a bit more ability than its opposition here. Excellent fresh up and track record . Rails draw to advantage
Main Danger
1 Silent Is Gold
F: 2176xB(8)W(60.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray, Copper Belt Lodge )
The Gray's brought this runner back from Singapore and they've indicated it is loving the environment. Competed with success in good company over there and, after a good build up here, will be thereabouts
Next Best
5 Belle's Echo
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 270x1B(3)W(56.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Comes into this off a fresh up win here in December. Trainer has a good strike rate on the track, and the horse an even better one
Consider
3 Is That So
F: x5992B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Luke Currie )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
Followed Belle's Echo home last start and benefits from the services of top Australian jockey today
Longer Odds
9 Dragon Biscuit
F: 5x133B(7)W(54.0)
( J-Lisa Allpress )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Last raced at the NZ Cup meeting in Riccarton in November, where it performed well. There's no denying this stable this season and could surprise them
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 8.70
Place1 8 $ 2.50
Place2 7 $ 1.70
Place3 5 $ 2.10
Quinella 7:8 $ 17.30
Trifecta 8:7:5 $ 224.70
First4 8:7:5:1 $ 2570.60
Double 2:8 $ 30.50
Treble 7:2:8 $ 122.30
Race 4 - Star Group Wellesley Stakes (L)
Time: 2:30 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 100000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
1 Carsolio
F: 2B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Luke Currie )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that now looks ready to redeem its reputation. Red hot at $1.20 on debut, can only assume the Heavy8 undid it. Won trial to prepare and rails draw perfect. Australian jockey rides
Main Danger
11 To Cap It All
Dividend : $2.60, $1.50
Won
F:B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh runner on debut after winning trial in Auckland with a bit in hand, to prepare
Next Best
6 Intention
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 41B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Mike Breslin )
Won the G2 Wakefield stakes here prior to Christmas and sure to have taken further improvement
Consider
7 Abbakiss
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 313B(7)W(55.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Bryce Newman )
Good enough to beat Carsolio in November so has to be a place chance today
Longer Odds
8 Hello My Dear
F: 352B(11)W(55.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray, Copper Belt Lodge )
Drawn wide but trainer was hopeful of getting it qualified for the Karaka Millions, so clearly rates its ability
Results
Race Dividends
Win 11 $ 2.60
Place1 11 $ 1.50
Place2 7 $ 2.20
Place3 6 $ 1.60
Quinella 7:11 $ 10.30
Trifecta 11:7:6 $ 49.00
First4 11:7:6:8 $ 437.80
Race 5 - Happy Hire (Bm65)
Time: 3:06 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 65000
Top Pick
8 Ayteem
F: 41B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Janelle Millar )
Good enough to win at only second time of asking, and did it nicely, suggesting this extra distance will be to its liking. More to come for this one and trainer's stable is going well right now
Main Danger
3 Sinhaman
Dividend : $5.40, $2.20
Won
F: x6247B(1)W(59.5)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Not far off the winner in a Stakes race over 1500m at Ellerslie two weeks ago and now stephen Marsh steps it up to 2100m, with Matt Cartright taking the reins
Next Best
1 Arjay's Flight
F: 11607B(14)W(60.0)
( J-Ngakau Hailey )
( T-Shaun Phelan )
Surprised to see this on the quick back up from last week, but that's a good sign. Up to middle distance too
Consider
10 Uplifting
F: 1x736B(11)W(57.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie )
Signalled its ability last campaign and should be at peak fitness this time up after three runs. Masa sticks
Longer Odds
4 Justaskpercy
F: 40x34B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Suzy Gordon )
Third up today and it maybe an 8yo, but it looks to be going as well as ever. Will find this 2100m more suitable
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 5.40
Place1 3 $ 2.20
Place2 14 $ 2.10
Place3 17 $ 4.20
Quinella 3:14 $ 13.60
Trifecta 3:14:17 $ 332.70
First4 3:14:17:6 $ 2989.50
Double 11:3 $ 13.10
Race 6 - Life Direct Trentham Stakes (G3)
Time: 3:40 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 150000
Top Pick
1 Campionessa
F: 44625B(6)W(56.0)
( J-Luke Currie )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
What an honest and consistent campaigner this Te Akau runner is. Luke Currie is over to Australia to ride and he provides that winning edge
Main Danger
7 Islington Lass
F: 18561B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Lovely 6yo mare and winner of 50% of its races. Stable is flying and comes into this on the back of winning a G3
Next Best
8 Manifique
F: 98x52B(1)W(53.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Peter Didham )
Twice a winner on the track and looking like getting back to the exciting galloper it once was. Track work last week was reported as being superb. Rails draw
Consider
9 Utopian Wine
F: 4x311B(5)W(53.0)
( J-Lisa Allpress )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
Not doubting its potential to be very good in time but right now has just won a R75. Might run into a place but not a winning chance for us
Longer Odds
2 Times Ticking
F: 15563B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Dean MacGregor )
Seems like this 9yo will keep testing them until its last race. So genuine. One start/one win over distance
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 12.60
Place1 3 $ 2.60
Place2 5 $ 4.70
Place3 4 $ 6.60
Quinella 3:5 $ 62.20
Trifecta 3:5:4 $ 2265.70
First4 3:5:4:2 $ 23895.00
Treble 11:3:3 $ 251.40
Race 7 - Top Kat Roofing Levin Classic (G2)
Time: 4:16 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 400000
Top Pick
1 Savaglee
Dividend : $1.60, $1.00
Won
F: 2111xB(7)W(57.0)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Clearly the class of the race and we think it simply wins. Resuming after winning the G1 2000 Guineas at Riccarton in November last time and has won a trial to prepare. Pam Gerard's amazing season rolls on
Main Danger
8 Kitty Flash
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 51127B(1)W(55.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Quality filly that disappointed in the 1000 Guineas at Riccarton last time, in November. Rails draw and has won a trial to prepare. Looks the quinella
Next Best
7 Tardelli
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 6x5x1B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Now trained by Stephen Marsh, he progressed it to its maiden win three weeks ago. He must think it has a lot of upside to be starting it here
Consider
3 Suit Yourself
F: 116x4B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Lisa Allpress )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Pam Gerard also runs this one and it will be better for its resuming run
Longer Odds
2 Domain Ace
F: 27530B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Graeme & Debbie Rogerson )
Connections were very disappointed with its last run and could bounce back to some effect here
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 1.60
Place1 1 $ 1.00
Place2 8 $ 1.50
Place3 7 $ 2.30
Quinella 1:8 $ 2.80
Trifecta 1:8:7 $ 12.90
First4 1:8:7:2 $ 77.30
Double 3:1 $ 14.90
Race 8 - Harcourts Thorndon Mile (G1)
Time: 4:52 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 500000
Top Pick
3 Sharp 'N' Smart
F: 20303B(11)W(55.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Graeme & Debbie Rogerson )
Despite its obvious ability, we thought the 1400m would be too short for it fresh up, but it ran a blinder to finish less than two lengths behind Marotiri Milly. Up to 1600m here and with the benefit of that first run, we like its chances
Main Danger
5 Marotiri Molly
F: 11131B(10)W(55.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Matthew Dixon )
What a revelation this 6yo mare has been, rising through the grades and winning a G2 last time. Connections paid the late nomination fees to get into the race and it will surely prove a good investment
Next Best
15 Qali Al Farrasha
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 0x122B(6)W(53.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau will have had a few to choose from but they've put their faith in this progressive mare
Consider
4 Aegon
F: x4802B(7)W(55.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
A winner of over $2m on both sides of the Tasman, it looked in fine fettle when resuming to just miss in a G3 six weeks ago
Longer Odds
11 Kelly Coe
F: 8x6x1B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Superb training effort to win fresh up over 1400m. Great record at the 1600m and not out of this
Results
Race Dividends
Win 14 $ 8.40
Place1 14 $ 3.00
Place2 15 $ 2.30
Place3 6 $ 7.20
Quinella 14:15 $ 31.70
Trifecta 14:15:6 $ 1404.70
First4 14:15:6:4 $ 25854.80
Race 9 - Pullman Hotel Melbourne City Centre (Bm65)
Time: 5:28 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 65000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
2 Omega Boy
F: x1242B(13)W(60.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Peter Didham )
Just the seven runs and already showing itself to own more the average amount of ability. Went close on track just before Christmas and that will have brought it on nicely
Main Danger
6 Chaource
F: 98x43B(9)W(57.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Graeme & Debbie Rogerson )
Down from the north after two lovely runs this campaign. Looks the testing material with Craig grylls up
Next Best
4 Knock Off
F: x12x8B(4)W(59.0)
( J-Lisa Allpress )
( T-Rochelle Lockett )
Good run fresh up and this former jockey is doing well with her team in Whanganui. Lisa from the same place and rides
Consider
9 Psyclone
F: 40336B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-John Bary )
This mare's form in its last two races has been better with the improvement in track conditions
Longer Odds
5 Doctor Askar
Dividend : $3.70
Place
F: 22301B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Joanne Moss )
Although it only broke maidens last start, it was always better than that with four seconds from its previous six starts. Sure to put in an honest performance here