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Te Akau runner on debut, with a good home reputation. Trialled well and wins
Main Danger
6 Ensign Aria
F: 356x6B(3)W(55.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Chrissy Bambry )
Performed well above what it had shown in its last campaign when running in the Wellesley Stakes nine days ago
Next Best
1 Our Sniper
Dividend :
Place
F: 3B(6)W(57.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Kept on in determined fashion on debut, when third inn tight finish
Consider
4 Brave Rebel
F: 33B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Marc Lerner )
( T-Gavin Sharrock )
Better run when on a firmer surface last time. Improves
Longer Odds
2 Platinum Pantheon
F: 4B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Lisa Latta )
2 1/2 lengths behind Our Sniper on debut and, while it will be improved, probably not going to reverse that placing
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 1.60
Place1 3 $ 1.40
Place2 5 $ 5.40
Quinella 3:5 $ 16.00
Trifecta 3:5:1 $ 87.20
First4 3:5:1:6 $ 156.70
Race 2 - Wanganui Insurance Brokers Mdn
Time: 1:23 PM | Distance: 1340 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
11 Tizznot
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 4B(4)W(55.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Well supported and finished close up on debut. Home track again and good draw gives it every chance
Main Danger
3 Joan's Joker
Dividend : $2.90
Place
F: 749B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Ashvin Mudhoo )
( T-Gary Vile )
Connections considered good enough to run in a Group 3 last start. If they're right, then should be up to winning this maiden. Rails draw
Next Best
15 Bradley
F: 4530B(11)W(57.5)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Cody Cole )
Finished thereabouts in a maiden on debut but has been running at a much higher level since, including a G3 last time. Does have to overcome outside draw
Consider
10 Marvie
F: 93B(10)W(55.5)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Tawhiti Hina )
Had to like its run here three weeks ago
Longer Odds
5 Subtle Time
F:B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Roger Allen )
Patiently handled, given its only trial was back at the beginning of October, and a winning one at that. Must be ready to go now
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 7.90
Place1 9 $ 2.10
Place2 11 $ 1.50
Place3 3 $ 2.90
Quinella 9:11 $ 10.80
Trifecta 9:11:3 $ 128.50
First4 9:11:3:5 $ 1493.30
Race 3 - Terry Brothers Mdn
Time: 1:58 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
5 Overdraft
F:B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Jo Rathbone )
5yo on debut on home track. Good trainer and rider at the peak of her form
Main Danger
7 Sweet Envy
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 80552B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Joshua Shaw )
20 start maiden but one of its better career performances three weeks ago. Kate Hercock takes over and will get the best out of it
Next Best
6 Pacific Princess
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: x4482B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-John Bary )
Close up in all runs this season and would be rated higher but for wide draw
Consider
3 Uncle Arch
Dividend : $4.70, $1.60
Won
F: 044x3B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Bryce Newman )
Won two trials before recent resuming run, so the ability to win a race is there. Improves
Longer Odds
8 Deciphering Me
F: 5B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Marc Lerner )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
From a stable nearby, and one that is absolutely flying this season
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 4.70
Place1 3 $ 1.60
Place2 6 $ 1.90
Place3 7 $ 1.90
Quinella 3:6 $ 9.60
Trifecta 3:6:7 $ 42.90
First4 3:6:7:12 $ 252.20
Double 9:3 $ 23.30
Treble 3:9:3 $ 61.60
Race 4 - Commdives Nz Mdn
Time: 2:35 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
3 Bay Express
F: 3x5B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Just its third run and has supported on both previous occasions. Good EW odds for this trainer/jockey partnership
Main Danger
12 Thrilling
F: 53B(7)W(55.0)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Beaten less than 1 1/2 lengths in both its starts so has to be considered the likely winner now third up and experienced
Next Best
8 Itoje
Dividend : $3.00
Place
F: 06x33B(11)W(56.5)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Ilone Kelly )
Both stable and jockey have been having more success. Just needs to overcome wide draw to be in it
Consider
9 Snowflake
F: 2B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
Second on debut and has to be taken into calculations
Longer Odds
10 Jacks Pride
F: 3666xB(10)W(56.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Buddy Lammas )
Resuming after having shown signs of improvement last time up
Results
Race Dividends
Win 14 $ 7.30
Place1 14 $ 2.60
Place2 1 $ 3.60
Place3 8 $ 3.00
Quinella 1:14 $ 54.70
Trifecta 14:1:8 $ 609.20
First4 14:1:8:12 $ 5049.60
Race 5 - Wanganui Function Centre Mdn
Time: 3:08 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
4 Charmrose
Dividend : $1.60, $1.10
Won
F: 020x2B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner showing potential and in the hands of Craig Grylls, after running well when resuming. Looks likely to be too good for this field as it goes on to better things
Main Danger
1 Go Easy
F: 4x5B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Samantha Logan )
Sam Logan doesn't tend to travel far with her horses so this is a good sign. Rails draw
Next Best
3 La Dulcin'ee
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 7x432B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Patrick Campbell )
Has improved in all three runs this campaign and Joe Doyle takes over from the injured Lisa Allpress
Consider
6 Wisemen's Diva
F: 787x3B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Jo Rathbone )
Ran third here last start. Local trainer and jockey add to chances
Longer Odds
5 Good Craic
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: 48x34B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Best run to date was two back when third behind Ballon D'Or and that was an impressive winner on Saturday
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 1.60
Place1 4 $ 1.10
Place2 3 $ 1.80
Place3 5 $ 2.50
Quinella 3:4 $ 5.20
Trifecta 4:3:5 $ 27.50
First4 4:3:5:1 $ 82.60
Double 14:4 $ 17.90
Race 6 - Nzb Mega Maiden Series Mdn
Time: 3:44 PM | Distance: 1340 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
6 Gold Card
Dividend : $2.50, $1.10
Won
F: 4393B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Carl Henderson )
Has shown good promise in runs to date. Likes to lead them and gets that chance from inside gate. Joe Doyle sticks
Main Danger
1 Bannen
F: 2B(12)W(58.5)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Cody Cole )
Good run on debut and this trainer one to be followed when in the CD. But will need to be good to win from wide gate
Next Best
4 The Liquidator
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 7B(11)W(58.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Leon Mudgway )
Interesting to see this one open up favourite. Went OK at Trentham and will improve but does have wide gate to overcome
Consider
2 Tolstoy
F: x8x63B(12)W(58.5)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Ilone Kelly )
Nice run for new trainer at Otaki but also drawn out wide
Longer Odds
9 Unusual Flame
F: 74B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Janelle Millar )
Stable runners are going well this campaign and this 4yo went well against Doctor Askar lat time. That one has franked the form with another win
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 2.50
Place1 6 $ 1.10
Place2 4 $ 1.90
Place3 7 $ 4.20
Quinella 4:6 $ 6.50
Trifecta 6:4:7 $ 180.30
First4 6:4:7:13 $ 1559.40
Treble 14:4:6 $ 138.10
Race 7 - Smart Naturals Mdn
Time: 4:24 PM | Distance: 2040 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
8 Don Pedro
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 234B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Peter Jeffcoat )
Went close on debut and has confirmed that promise in two subsequent runs. Up to 2040m looks perfect
Main Danger
9 Jamaica Farewell
F: 33347B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Carl Henderson )
25 start maiden but that doesn't reflect its true ability, with 10 placings evidence of that. Taken to Ellerslie for last start and often the travel reinvigorates them
Next Best
1 Side Piece
F: 44226B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Tawhiti Hina )
Three seconds from just six starts so a win shouldn't be far away. Rails draw today
Consider
2 First Edition
F: 4x354B(12)W(58.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Was warm favourite when over ground for the first time last start. Could do better today
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
12 Blue Jeanie
Dividend : $21.10, $5.80
Won
F: 0992B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Bryce Newman )
Much improved run when a close second here three weeks ago and improves further
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 21.10
Place1 12 $ 5.80
Place2 8 $ 2.40
Place3 3 $ 5.30
Quinella 8:12 $ 91.10
Trifecta 12:8:3 $ 2773.10
First4 12:8:3:7 $ 5205.70
Double 6:12 $ 57.70
Race 8 - Race Images (Bm65)
Time: 5:02 PM | Distance: 1340 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
6 Slippery
F: 063x3B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Jo Rathbone )
Very even contest so we're going with the local trainer to provide the winner. Rails drawn and will be improved for resuming run
Main Danger
9 Bean A Pleasure
F: 25558B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Gary Vile )
Wouldn't be surprised if this Gary Vile runner was in the mix at the finish. Good EW odds
Next Best
3 Gohugo
Dividend : $5.00, $2.10
Won
F: 73664B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
A 6yo now and could well have won a few more than the single race, so honest it has been
Consider
8 Moon Money
F: 7x230B(10)W(57.0)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Peter Didham )
CD trainer took this one to Ellerslie last time but it was a stronger field and it didn't show. Has to be considered
Longer Odds
1 Lohnagan
F: x5015B(3)W(60.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-John Bary )
Not far away after winning prior, it looks the odds player here
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 5.00
Place1 3 $ 2.10
Place2 12 $ 2.30
Place3 11 $ 3.70
Quinella 3:12 $ 22.20
Trifecta 3:12:11 $ 272.20
First4 3:12:11:4 $ 3050.90
Race 9 - Rivercity Cabs (Bm75)
Time: 5:39 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
9 Stipulator
F: 52501B(2)W(54.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Gavin Sharrock )
Won on debut and its taken 18 more starts to win its second. But its actually better than that and was impressive at Otaki last time. 1600m should be perfect now
Main Danger
6 Ricochet
F: 2211B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Only the four starts and has won the last two, well. Strong trainer/jockey combination and sure to challenge hard
Next Best
3 Herbert
Dividend : $6.30, $1.80
Won
F: 17208B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-John Wheeler )
Course winner and favoured distance. Better for recent run
Consider
4 Platinum Sixty Six
F: 50391B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Won here three weeks ago, over distance, and shouldn't be troubled by the extra 1 1/2kg
Longer Odds
1 Rua Rocks
F: 8x815B(9)W(61.5)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Carl Henderson )
Forget last run when up to 2000m and in an Open. Won in this grade two back and looks a better chance than the 'roughies'