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Close up behind Provence last start and that one has really franked the form, winning the G1 Thorndon Mile at Trentham just yesterday
Main Danger
1 Orchestral
F: x860xB(2)W(60.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Champion 3yo but didn't win when campaigning in Australia in the spring. Obviously the best horse here but is fresh up and these small fields can be tricky
Next Best
4 Pour The Wine
Dividend :
Place
F: 4x435B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Barbara Kennedy )
Has gone OK in most recent runs and looks the trifecta
Consider
2 Shamus
Dividend :
Place
F: 4x186B(1)W(60.0)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Moira & Kieran Murdoch )
Hasn't been running well enough to be winning this
Longer Odds
Insufficient Runners
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 2.10
Quinella 2:3 $ 7.70
Trifecta 3:2:4 $ 29.20
First4 3:2:4:1 $ 37.50
Race 2 - Trackside.co.nz 2Yo
Time: 2:01 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 45000
Top Pick
6 Tale Of The Gypsy
F: 1B(7)W(55.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Won on debut just a week ago and now on the quick back up. was well supported then and did it with something in hand. Stable is flying
Main Danger
2 Daylight Robbery
Dividend : $4.00
Place
F: 21B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Gavin Sharrock )
Has shown good progress, to win second race, at home track and trainer brings north
Next Best
1 To Bravery Born
Dividend : $5.30, $2.60
Won
F: 1xB(6)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that has been patiently handled, being an early 2yo winner as far back as August and subsequently spelled.
Consider
3 Dare To Proisir
Dividend :
Place
F: 3xB(2)W(56.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Only race back in October when placing. Trial winner in December after being freshened and looked forward
Longer Odds
5 Odds And Ends
F: 4B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Steven Cole )
Behind tale Of the Gypsy on debut and will be improved. Has been scratched twice in the last week
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 5.30
Place1 1 $ 2.60
Place2 2 $ 4.00
Quinella 1:2 $ 22.00
Trifecta 1:2:3 $ 136.20
First4 1:2:3:6 $ 546.60
Double 3:1 $ 6.50
Race 3 - Sistema 3Yo
Time: 2:36 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 55000
Top Pick
5 Thooza
Dividend :
Place
F: 1x1B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Tony Pike )
Resumed after an eight month break to win in style when taken south to New Plymouth. Tony Pike has a good prospect here
Main Danger
1 Sought After
Dividend : $4.60, $2.00
Won
F: 1562B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Has been beaten by star 3yo colt Savaglee in two of last three starts when highly tried so will find this easier
Next Best
6 Ardalio
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 1B(1)W(55.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh stable is red hot and this one confirmed the promise it had shown when winning a trial to win on debut before Christmas. Rails draw
Consider
8 Miss Madridista
F: 61B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Sam Mynott )
Despite the wide draw, led them a merry chase to easily win its second start, last time. Craig Grylls rides
Longer Odds
4 Sesimbra
F: 311B(5)W(56.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie )
Won on debut and the second subsequently went on to win as well. This one has since won again and might be a bit under-rated
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 4.60
Place1 1 $ 2.00
Place2 6 $ 1.60
Quinella 1:6 $ 7.00
Trifecta 1:6:5 $ 35.10
First4 1:6:5:4 $ 212.30
Race 4 - Tab (Bm65)
Time: 3:10 PM | Distance: 1300 m | Prize $ 55000
Top Pick
1 Koheroa
Dividend : $1.80, $1.10
Won
F: 205x2B(2)W(60.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Barbara Kennedy )
Scratched on Friday and this looks a good opportunity. Warren rides for trainer wife who has made a good start from her new stables
Main Danger
8 Miss Rockette
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: 0x171B(5)W(58.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
From the Stephen Marsh stable and it has won two of last three, albeit by small margins.
Next Best
5 Slipper Island
Dividend :
Place
F: 38369B(4)W(59.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Tony Pike )
Tony Pike runner that we've expected to win so many times. Putting in, but only confident it runs a place
Consider
6 Market Place
F: 52894B(6)W(58.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Peter Rudkin )
Better run last time and worth consideration at EW odds
Longer Odds
4 Lagisquet
F: 9541xB(3)W(59.0)
( J-Niranjan Parmar )
( T-Jenna Mahoney )
Just the four runs. all last campaign, winning its last one. Resumes after spell and will have matured
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 1.80
Place1 1 $ 1.10
Place2 8 $ 2.70
Quinella 1:8 $ 4.50
Trifecta 1:8:5 $ 15.80
First4 1:8:5:3 $ 39.90
Double 1:1 $ 4.80
Treble 1:1:1 $ 37.40
Race 5 - Horizon By Skycity Mdn
Time: 3:45 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 30000
Top Pick
8 Force Of Law
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 649x2B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Now with Pam Gerard and it looks like she's brought good improvement already
Main Danger
1 Schmooze
F: 23xB(8)W(58.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
First run since April, when beaten at odds on. Will be better after subsequent spell
Next Best
12 Who Rox The House
F: 9B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Stable runners are red hot at the moment and this one has been backed for second run
Consider
6 Chahoo
Dividend : $5.70, $1.80
Won
F: 6x73B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Darryn & Briar Weatherley )
Sam rides for the family trainers and that's always a good sign
Longer Odds
5 Dudaday
F: 57x52B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Cody Cole )
Looks the odds player here. Third up and will be rejuvenated after a trip to Trentham, where it ran a close second
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 5.70
Place1 6 $ 1.80
Place2 2 $ 2.50
Place3 8 $ 2.20
Quinella 2:6 $ 20.40
Trifecta 6:2:8 $ 211.30
First4 6:2:8:12 $ 1734.30
Race 6 - Cloudsoft Accounting 3Yo
Time: 4:20 PM | Distance: 1500 m | Prize $ 55000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
2 Checkmate
Dividend : $2.50, $1.50
Won
F: 2113B(8)W(58.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
We were surprised to see it beaten in the Auckland Guineas, so impressive was its run beforehand. Warren Kennedy sticks and can get back into winners circle
Main Danger
1 Yaldi
Dividend :
Place
F: x8x21B(4)W(59.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Andrew Forsman will be winning plenty with this gelding. Gutsy performance to fight on and win the Auckland Guineas last start, albeit after deadheating and then being awarded the race
Next Best
4 Midnight Edition
F: 41x52B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Bruce Wallbank )
Deadheated with Yaldi last start and there won't be much between then here, one would think
Consider
5 Hinekaha
Dividend : $3.00
Place
F: 13B(7)W(55.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Another Andrew Forsman runner that was beaten into third when up against Checkmate in November. Resumes after six week break but can see it reversing that position
Longer Odds
3 Kasukedo
F: 1051B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Lynsey Satherley )
( T-Mark Forbes )
Likely to be outclassed here but clearly has plenty of ability, having won two from just four starts
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 2.50
Place1 2 $ 1.50
Place2 5 $ 3.00
Quinella 2:5 $ 5.70
Trifecta 2:5:1 $ 15.20
First4 2:5:1:7 $ 156.10
Double 6:2 $ 13.60
Race 7 - Gingernuts Salver (L)
Time: 4:55 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 100000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
5 Interplanetary
F: x0921B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Shaun & Emma Clotworthy )
just the three starts but has looked very good since stepping up to 2100m, winning the last one most impressively. Being talked about in Derby terms
Main Danger
4 Hakkinen
F: 21B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that looks to have a lot of potential. Nice win over 1600m last start and now steps up to middle distance
Next Best
7 Mustang Morgan
Dividend : $9.90, $2.60
Won
F: 30x53B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Astute trainer is working this one through its races and indications are that it will be better over this distance
Consider
2 Class
F: 1223B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Has run well in good company, including a close third to highly talented Willydoit last time
Longer Odds
3 Casemiro
Dividend : $3.60
Place
F: 8441B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Jenna Mahoney )
Won its last of four starts against lessor company but will be even better for this rise in distance
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 9.90
Place1 7 $ 2.60
Place2 6 $ 2.10
Place3 3 $ 3.60
Quinella 6:7 $ 22.80
Trifecta 7:6:3 $ 485.10
First4 7:6:3:4 $ 2296.70
Race 8 - Nzb Karaka 2025 (Bm75)
Time: 5:35 PM | Distance: 1500 m | Prize $ 55000
Top Pick
2 You Say D'orsay
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 56x12B(7)W(59.0)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Chris Wood )
Good winner two back when beating Leroy Brown and that one franked the form with a win on Friday. Then second to improving Frostfair. Can get back as a winner here
Main Danger
3 Hasstobeawinner
Dividend : $3.90, $1.70
Won
F: 5x231B(1)W(57.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Showing terrific form this time up. The key may be the riding of George Rook and he sticks of course. Rails draw
Next Best
5 Smokeshow
F: 24x21B(10)W(57.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Deservedly won its second race at Ellerslie two weeks ago and the type that will now just get better and better
Consider
6 Talentoso
F: x8182B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Shelley Hale )
We often think Shelley Hale's horses are under-rated but she really does do well with them. This one will like getting back to middle distance
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
9 Bak Da Angel
F: 32211B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Darrell Hollinshead )
Took a while to break maidens but has always looked capable and was a good winner again last start