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Interesting to see this northern trainer bringing runners south and it looks likely to pay dividends. Has been running OK, and in better company than this
Main Danger
3 California Gold
Dividend : $3.30
Place
F: 255x3B(9)W(58.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Virginia MacKle )
Northerner that ran well on southern debut behind a Kevin Myers runner just a week ago. Improves and on the quick back up
Next Best
8 Aviva
F: 02428B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Tegan Newman )
( T-Russell McKay & Ashley Harrington )
Has recent placing to its name and now talented young norther rider takes the reins from inside draw
Consider
1 High Pins
F: 4x842B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Steven Woodsford )
Stable has had a few good wins in the last week and this one is capable
Longer Odds
10 Soraya
F: 6x758B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Ulrika Holmquist )
( T-Stephanie Faulkner )
Ex northerner yet to show up in the south but the signs have been there in the last two starts
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 2.20
Place1 2 $ 1.00
Place2 11 $ 12.30
Place3 3 $ 3.30
Quinella 2:11 $ 107.10
Trifecta 2:11:3 $ 1711.50
First4 2:11:3:9 $ 6553.30
Race 2 - Multi Events Mdn
Time: 3:20 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
7 Pequot
F: 3x57B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Lance Robinson )
Not a strong field and this 3yo wasn't far behind a promising type last start, despite coming out of gate 12. Kate Hercock is a good, strong rider and adds a lot of value
Main Danger
14 The Boss Lady
F: 7B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Lee Callaway )
( T-Jamie Bullard )
Looked promising in the trials and confirmed that on debut. Takes improvement
Next Best
2 Baggio
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: x7445B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Strong trainer/jockey combination and looks likely to be winning soon
Consider
11 Gwynver
F: 53670B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Cheri Trembath )
Not racing all that well but note there's been support for it in every one of its races. Rails draw today
Longer Odds
4 Raghallaigh
F: 98604B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Stephanie Faulkner )
Better performance when fourth last start and trainer has turned to the talents of Tina to improve its chances
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 2.20
Place1 1 $ 1.00
Place2 3 $ 3.50
Place3 2 $ 2.70
Quinella 1:3 $ 8.60
Trifecta 1:3:2 $ 54.00
First4 1:3:2:7 $ 192.00
Double 2:1 $ 6.00
Race 3 - Speight's Summit Ultra On Tap Mdn
Time: 3:55 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
12 Corps D'elite
Dividend : $1.00
Place
F: 2B(8)W(55.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau have a strong hand in the race and you'd assume Craig Grylls has been handed the reins to their best chance. Nice run on Debut at Ashburton four weeks ago when beaten just 1/2 length
Main Danger
5 Ifyoustartmeup
Dividend : $3.00
Place
F: 49xB(4)W(57.0)
( J-Ashvin Goindasamy )
( T-Steven Woodsford )
Both runs this campaign have been in Stakes races and comes into play back at maiden level
Next Best
6 Hooray For Harry
F: 63x76B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
The other Te Akau runner and a definite chance ... has ben in the south a while but yet to reach its peak. Wide draw to overcome
Consider
4 Sir Sigaro
F: 72x97B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Samantha Wynne )
( T-Samantha Wynne )
Trial wins suggests it is capable but hasn't threatened in two runs this campaign. Third up now and will be fitter
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
10 Vadance
F: 00x5B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Danny Crozier )
At big odds when resuming but put in a good run to be not far away. Clearing liking its new environment
Results
Race Dividends
Win 13 $ 7.40
Place1 13 $ 2.40
Place2 12 $ 1.00
Place3 5 $ 3.00
Quinella 12:13 $ 7.20
Trifecta 13:12:5 $ 204.00
First4 13:12:5:6 $ 703.00
Race 4 - Karaka 2025 (Bm75)
Time: 4:30 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
6 Texas Dolly
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 0x231B(3)W(55.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Terri Rae )
Unlucky on the first day here of the November Cup meeting, this one won well on the last day. Resuming and Michael McNab rates highly
Main Danger
1 South Of Houston
Dividend : $3.60, $1.60
Won
F: 7x207B(5)W(59.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Terri Rae )
Also trained by Terri Rae, it has been running in Opens so will find this easier
Next Best
2 Sorcha
F: 140x7B(6)W(58.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Looks best of the two Te Akau runners and will be sharper for resuming run at Whanganui two weeks ago
Consider
4 Mogul
Dividend :
Place
F: 85331B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Samantha Wynne )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Well drawn and comes into this as a last start winner. Inside draw and won't be far away
Longer Odds
7 Polly Plum
F: 401x0B(1)W(54.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau have won four with this mare and it could well run a place here to boost the multis
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 3.60
Place1 1 $ 1.60
Place2 6 $ 1.70
Quinella 1:6 $ 4.80
Trifecta 1:6:4 $ 35.70
First4 1:6:4:7 $ 151.30
Double 13:1 $ 32.70
Treble 1:13:1 $ 110.70
Race 5 - Tab (Bm65)
Time: 5:11 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
11 About Last Night
F: 6x20xB(3)W(55.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Stakes runner when brought down in the spring and then spelled. There is ability there and gets the chance to show that now back in R65
Main Danger
1 Cockahoop
F: 0x793B(2)W(60.0)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-Lyn Prendergast )
Movie Girl is a good galloper and this one ran it to 1/2 length despite coming out of gate 11 at Kurow. Drawn gate 2 today and claims 4kg
Next Best
3 Sonnet
F: 40x0xB(9)W(58.0)
( J-Corey Campbell )
( T-Lance Robinson )
Now with the Lance Robinson stable after performing well to win two of 11 starts up north. A chance on southern debut
Consider
12 Miss Brittany
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: x5034B(10)W(55.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
Close up in last two races and Tina takes over the reins today
Longer Odds
5 Avitus
Dividend : $3.10
Place
F: 805x4B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Steven Woodsford )
Went a terrific race to be beaten just two lengths when resuming two weeks ago, and has an excellent 'second up' record. Trainer in form
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 36.60
Place1 4 $ 9.10
Place2 5 $ 3.10
Place3 12 $ 2.40
Quinella 4:5 $ 151.20
Trifecta 4:5:12 $ 2522.10
First4 4:5:12:3 $ 6494.10
Race 6 - Corin & Bobbity Murfitt (Bm65)
Time: 5:51 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
2 Malacca Bay
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 741B(6)W(59.0)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah )
( T-Anna Furlong )
This southern stable looks to have invested well in this 4yo from the North. A winner at just its second time of asking, it has always looked a good prospect from when it won both trials prior to debut last September
Main Danger
8 Second Chance
F: 1B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Samantha Wynne )
( T-Anna Furlong )
Did it nicely on debut at Sshburton four weeks ago and we'll get a line on how good when the second that day, a Te Akau runner, goes around in Race 3 today. Inside draw
Next Best
13 Star Shadow
F: 58x65B(7)W(54.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau have one in here that won once last campaign, from three starts, and has been highly tried both runs this time up. This is easier
Consider
14 Asterial
F: 00445B(10)W(54.0)
( J-Tegan Newman )
( T-Russell McKay & Ashley Harrington )
Tegan Newman takes the reins today and that adds to its chances
Longer Odds
11 Ponzi Pony
F: 04874B(1)W(55.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Ainsley McLeod )
Improved run on the coastal circuit last week when finishing off well for fourth. Has been backed down from 20's
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 25.30
Place1 10 $ 7.30
Place2 7 $ 4.60
Place3 2 $ 1.70
Quinella 7:10 $ 204.40
Trifecta 10:7:2 $ 2237.10
First4 10:7:2:3 $ 36920.50
Double 4:10 $ 598.30
Race 7 - Janet Francis (Bm65)
Time: 6:25 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
1 Rule Of Law
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 15393B(13)W(60.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Craig Grylls travels south and this is probably why; it certainly looks like his best chance. just needs to overcome wide draw
Main Danger
6 Mr Bully Tee
F: x3403B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Lance Robinson )
Ex northerner that ran well a few times. Has taken a while to show that form here but went close at Ashburton four weeks ago. Kate Hercock seems to get the best out of it
Next Best
4 Iffin Doubt Dance
F: 29223B(10)W(58.0)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-Samantha Wynne )
Good recent form but yet to win on the track in seven starts. Trainer hands the reins to 4kg claimer today and that helps
Consider
7 Gatzby
F: 62713B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Lyn Prendergast )
Improved runs lately and broke maidens two back, and although placed last time, was probably beaten by the wide draw
Longer Odds
2 Beau Brummell
Dividend : $10.50, $3.60
Won
F: 4600xB(7)W(59.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner with ability. Resuming and has won twice on the course
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 10.50
Place1 2 $ 3.60
Place2 3 $ 5.20
Place3 1 $ 2.00
Quinella 2:3 $ 106.00
Trifecta 2:3:1 $ 955.70
First4 2:3:1:16 $ 7239.50
Race 8 - Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge (Bm65)
Time: 7:05 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
4 Our Milly Bee
F: x7372B(6)W(58.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Sticking with the Te Akau stable here too as this one has been performing well in much better races than this, up north. Another winner for Craig Grylls?
Main Danger
5 Quick Story
Dividend : $29.30, $7.80
Won
F: 19392B(8)W(58.0)
( J-Annie Lindahl )
( T-John Blackadder )
The strong Blackadder stable has a genuine contender here. Liked its run when just beaten last start and gets an extra 200m today
Next Best
7 Dioressence
F: 41524B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Corey Campbell )
( T-Sarah & Matthew Smith )
Looks a good chance on its sheer consistency. Has done well considering it still has only had nine starts
Consider
3 Kindling Spark
F: x5958B(11)W(58.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Terri Rae )
Has drawn wide and might need to improve a bit but simply can't overlook the Rae/Hemi combination
Longer Odds
11 My Degree
F: x9014B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Ulrika Holmquist )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
Winning form and from a good stable. With rails draw, gets every chance