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Very good fresh up. The extra distance to the mile suit and we expect a bold showing here
Main Danger
9 Pull The Pin
Dividend : $2.60
Place
F: 72335B(14)W(56.5)
( J-Ruvanesh Muniandy )
( T-Jason Coutts )
Looks near a win with good performances from bad draws. Has another bad draw to work with here
Next Best
11 Yoo Hoo Joy
F: 6235B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Brett Murray )
( T-Terry Kennedy )
She likes to have good talent. Never traveled at Riverton but kept finding the line
Consider
7 It's Marlin
F: 7x605B(13)W(57.0)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
Disappointing at Riverton last time. I thought he may of gone better but always worth forgiving a Tyler runner
Longer Odds
1 Gordon
F: 50x44B(11)W(58.5)
( J-Niranjan Parmar )
( T-Terry Kennedy )
He has had limited starts but both runs back have had merit. Longer odds chance
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 7.80
Place1 10 $ 2.90
Place2 12 $ 3.00
Place3 9 $ 2.60
Quinella 10:12 $ 43.60
Trifecta 10:12:9 $ 481.40
First4 10:12:9:14 $ 3025.50
Race 2 - Waihemo Lodge Hotel Mdn
Time: 12:12 PM | Distance: 1300 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
2 Wary
F: 575x3B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Brian & Shane Anderton )
He was very good fresh up. Should take natural improvement second up and can prove the one to beat
Main Danger
13 The Bright One
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 52B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Robert Dennis )
Improved at her second start with a good effort for second. Looks one of the main chances
Next Best
1 Stout
Dividend : $5.20, $1.90
Won
F: 59x7xB(7)W(58.5)
( J-Niranjan Parmar )
( T-Steven Prince )
On South Island debut. Placed on a few occasions when trained by Robbie Patterson
Consider
12 Vilette
F: 0x87B(6)W(56.5)
( J-- )
( T-Jess Land )
Resumed well at Timaru. Hitting the line nicely. Any improvement sees her run in the money
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
5 Queen Of Kings
F: 725x2B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Brandon May )
( T-Leonard Stewart )
Resumed with a good second. Looks to be forgotten in the market
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 5.20
Place1 1 $ 1.90
Place2 13 $ 1.90
Place3 7 $ 2.20
Quinella 1:13 $ 10.60
Trifecta 1:13:7 $ 97.00
First4 1:13:7:6 $ 609.40
Double 10:1 $ 35.50
Race 3 - Property Brokers 3Yo
Time: 12:46 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
4 Show Pony
Dividend : $3.60, $1.50
Won
F: 3454xB(5)W(56.0)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-John Blackadder )
We are going with the resuming gelding. His form in some good races in strong 3yo Spring company and a winning fresh performance wouldn’t surprise
Main Danger
1 Discretion Rules
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 221x6B(3)W(58.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Got to respect the Te Akau runners here with more than half placing in the top 3. Brings his 2yo form here he has to be a good chance
Next Best
2 Neptune
F: 1054B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Ashvin Goindasamy )
( T-Sabin Kirkland )
One of the few race winners who I thought ran a tidy race at Riverton last time for fourth. Can run a cheeky race
Consider
3 Maracatu
F: x8x59B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Samantha Wynne )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Another Te Akau runner who has been disappointing this season but down here can improve
Longer Odds
7 Red Star Bella
F: 82xB(7)W(54.0)
( J-Corey Campbell )
( T-L Didham )
A very good second before going for a spell. Has won a trial to prepare. One for longer odds
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 3.60
Place1 4 $ 1.50
Place2 1 $ 1.30
Place3 5 $ 4.90
Quinella 1:4 $ 4.10
Trifecta 4:1:5 $ 114.20
First4 4:1:5:3 $ 341.10
Treble 10:1:4 $ 222.70
Race 4 - Cargill Contracting (Bm65)
Time: 1:20 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
5 The Princie One
Dividend : $2.30, $1.50
Won
F: 2x182B(11)W(57.5)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Robert Dennis )
Strong second last time and we expect the better ground will work in her favour. Must rate highly here
Main Danger
6 Miss Firehawk
F: x6240B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Rohan Mudhoo )
( T-Kalai Selvan )
Had no luck last start when looking a chance of figuring in the money
Next Best
9 Off To The Nunnery
F: 379x1B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Brett Murray )
( T-Amber Hoffman )
Hard to dismiss after winning so well on her Southern debut
Consider
4 Flow Along
F: 301xB(2)W(57.5)
( J-Corey Campbell )
( T-Brian & Shane Anderton )
I think she has talent. Spelled after a good maiden victory. Worth considering
Longer Odds
10 Booboo Boogie
F: 05820B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah )
( T-Shankar Muniandy )
Good two back on firm ground. Struggled on heavy last start and can be the improver back on good ground
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 2.30
Place1 5 $ 1.50
Place2 12 $ 5.40
Place3 8 $ 2.50
Quinella 5:12 $ 27.10
Trifecta 5:12:8 $ 253.00
First4 5:12:8:11 $ 2131.20
Double 4:5 $ 8.50
Race 5 - Meenans Liquorland & Otago Tyres (Bm65)
Time: 1:51 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
9 American Cheval
F: 6x052B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Ashvin Goindasamy )
( T-Terry Kennedy )
A good second last start and with an improved run each start this prep looks a good chance to go one better
Main Danger
6 The Diviner
F: 00033B(10)W(58.0)
( J-Brandon May )
( T-Nayton Mitchell )
Both runs in the South on grass has been good for thirds. We expect another good showing here
Next Best
7 Tommy Perfect
F: 39573B(5)W(58.0)
( J-Rohan Mudhoo )
( T-Ebony Turner )
I think this guy has had ability and now in the South he can win races. Good Southern debut and drops a grade here
Consider
13 Patraine
Dividend : $6.80, $2.40
Won
F: 0x945B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Corey Campbell )
( T-Brian & Shane Anderton )
Racing well and has the choice of Corey Campbell on the Anderton runners which is a good push
Longer Odds
1 Maximus Augustus
Dividend : $5.40
Place
F: 14204B(4)W(59.0)
( J-Daniel Bothamley )
( T-Bill McNamara )
Will be on speed and is racing consistently. Can figure at longer odds
Results
Race Dividends
Win 13 $ 6.80
Place1 13 $ 2.40
Place2 1 $ 5.40
Place3 12 $ 3.00
Quinella 1:13 $ 67.30
Trifecta 13:1:12 $ 1078.10
First4 13:1:12:11 $ 7148.70
Race 6 - Hope & Sons Mac Chaplin Memorial (Bm75)
Time: 2:24 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
11 Eye Spy
F: 67121B(1)W(54.5)
( J-Ashvin Goindasamy )
( T-Brian & Shane Anderton )
Has been racing in exemplary fashion recently, winning two R65's in its last three starts. Rails draw gives it a good shot of stepping up to R75 with success
Main Danger
3 Madam Dubai
Dividend : $7.60, $2.40
Won
F: 1004xB(6)W(57.0)
( J-Rohan Mudhoo )
( T-Amber Hoffman )
Last race was a good performance in a G3 so that rates highly back at this level. That was back in March last year but has won fresh up in the past
Next Best
7 Full Moon Fever
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 6115xB(4)W(56.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Terri Rae )
Capable and from a strong trainer/jockey combination, has to rate a good chance. Resuming and has good record fresh up
Consider
9 On Song
F: 98x14B(7)W(55.0)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Robert Dennis )
Good enough to beat Eye Spy five weeks ago and that's a good formline, with good apprentice to boot
Longer Odds
8 Hakadecree
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 8x959B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Niranjan Parmar )
( T-Terry Kennedy )
Not too far away in recent starts and will enjoy this surface more than the Heavy8 last time
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 7.60
Place1 3 $ 2.40
Place2 7 $ 2.00
Place3 8 $ 1.90
Quinella 3:7 $ 31.60
Trifecta 3:7:8 $ 382.40
First4 3:7:8:4 $ 5153.80
Double 13:3 $ 31.40
Treble 5:13:3 $ 131.50
Race 7 - Wae Waikouaiti Cup
Time: 3:00 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
7 Sacred Dream
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 87017B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Robert Dennis )
Trainer that has continued to strengthen his team and we're going with the one he has chosen to represent him in the Cup. Undone by the track conditions last time after winning prior
Main Danger
1 Par Tee
F: x311xB(9)W(60.0)
( J-Ruvanesh Muniandy )
( T-Leda Beck )
Spelled after winning final two races last campaign and that patient approach may have paid off. Trainer will have it spot on for resuming run and this looks well within its capability
Next Best
6 Complicate
F: 30611B(8)W(55.5)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah )
( T-Brett Inglis )
Determined finishes to last two races to win. Both were after stepped up to this distance and looks likely to continue the improvement
Consider
3 Mayor Of Norwood
Dividend : $3.50, $1.60
Won
F: 75706B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Corey Campbell )
( T-Brian & Shane Anderton )
6yo that ran in Listed and G3 races in the spring and can't be left out of caculations
Longer Odds
2 Humbucker
F: 00600B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-E Winsloe )
Has been a great handicapper on its day and could run a place. Strange distances the last few races but this will be the preferred and Kylie Williams on the back is a plus
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 3.50
Place1 3 $ 1.60
Place2 5 $ 2.40
Place3 7 $ 2.20
Quinella 3:5 $ 12.10
Trifecta 3:5:7 $ 121.50
First4 3:5:7:4 $ 892.90
Race 8 - Odt Southern Mile Qualifier (Bm65)
Time: 3:35 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
2 Bowler
F: x50x1B(3)W(59.5)
( J-Corey Campbell )
( T-Brian & Shane Anderton )
Resumed on Boxing day with an impressive win. Has promised more in the past and may now be ready to fulfil those expectations
Main Danger
6 Tommy Shelby
Dividend : $3.40, $1.80
Won
F: 24261B(5)W(59.0)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Anna Furlong )
Won its maiden last start with a runaway victory over 1400m. This extra 200m should hold no fears and Terry Moseley sticks
Next Best
8 Funfetti
F: 11688B(12)W(58.0)
( J-Ulrika Holmquist )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
Won two R65 races back in November but has been a bit off them recently, while running in R75's. Drop back to R65v and with this good jockey taking the reins, we should see improvement
Consider
1 Cimarron
F: 97xl4B(1)W(60.0)
( J-Niranjan Parmar )
( T-Terry Kennedy )
Ex northerner that won three times in the north. Last start was effectively its southern debut and that promised well for the future. Rails draw
Longer Odds
10 A Mandarin
F: 91052B(9)W(57.5)
( J-Kevin Kalychurun )
( T-Andrea Dickson )
Ex northerner with December placing up there now relocated to the south. Should find life down here a bit easier
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 3.40
Place1 6 $ 1.80
Place2 9 $ 5.40
Place3 14 $ 7.50
Quinella 6:9 $ 30.40
Trifecta 6:9:14 $ 1419.30
First4 6:9:14:7 $ 5776.90
Double 3:6 $ 9.40
Race 9 - Brent Lucas Builders Hcp
Time: 4:11 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
8 Riviera Rebel
F: 952x1B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Graham Eade & Brooke Kincaid )
Has always looked to have the potential to rise through the grades and it confirmed that promise with a stylish run to win when resuming over 1200m on New Year's Day. drawn well and the extra 200m will be to its liking
Main Danger
5 The Radiant One
F: x4826B(8)W(56.0)
( J-Ashvin Goindasamy )
( T-Robert Dennis )
Has finished close in every race this campaign and clearly in good heart. Good trainer will have it ready to win
Next Best
9 Tumuch
F: 12413B(6)W(55.0)
( J-Ulrika Holmquist )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
This 5yo has been a model of consistency throughout its career to date and looks sure to be in the mix, come the business end today
Consider
1 Master Marko
F: 53643B(11)W(60.0)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
Highly tried in Group and Listed races in recent starts and has performed with credit. Astute trainer and the ability is there
Longer Odds
4 The Good Shepherd
Dividend : $28.80, $5.60
Won
F: 35242B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Ruvanesh Muniandy )
( T-Lee Callaway )
Not expecting to see this 7yo win today but a place is not out of the question
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 28.80
Place1 4 $ 5.60
Place2 11 $ 2.40
Place3 2 $ 2.70
Quinella 4:11 $ 136.20
Trifecta 4:11:2 $ 2107.90
First4 4:11:2:12 $ 29375.90
Race 10 - Odt Southern Mile Qualifier (Bm75)
Time: 4:46 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
1 Say Satono
F: 64511B(4)W(59.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Comes into this on the back of winning two R75's over 1400m. In a R75 again here but yet to win over this 1600m but looks an improved galloper and two biggest dangers have been scratched
Main Danger
11 Letsbringthebling
F: 01741B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah )
( T-Ainsley McLeod )
Big improvement when stepped up to this distance here on Boxing Day, finishing over them despite getting back from wide draw
Next Best
10 Vamos
F: 89601B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Brandon May )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
Has been well supported in all recent runs and rewarded that with a 'from the front' win last start. Given that was from gate 13, it was a very good performance
Consider
12 Monaghan Boy
F: 21771B(12)W(57.0)
( J-Abdul Najib )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
A winner here in November, Kevin Tyler looks like he has a galloper here with plenty of upside
Longer Odds
5 Sestina
Dividend : $3.40
Place
F: 22754B(10)W(58.0)
( J-Samantha Wynne )
( T-Jo-Anne Dalton )
We've selected this 5yo so many times, we can't leave it out now! But that aside, it does have the ability but loses its chance by getting too far back