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Just the five starts and this ex northener is now on debut in the south. Ran up there just three weeks ago, so fit
Main Danger
6 Our Bo Jakk
F: 69x60B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Rohan Mudhoo )
( T-Pam Robson )
20 start maiden but note it wasn't too far away in a couple of races recently. This its easiest chance
Next Best
2 Short
Dividend : $2.00, $1.10
Won
F: 54336B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Anna Hewitson )
Kylie Williams rides and has had a couple of recent placings. But is a 13 start maiden so $2.80 is a bit short for us. Might win though
Consider
1 Princeofharpz
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 362x8B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Krishna Mudhoo )
( T-E Winsloe )
Looks like there's a bit of ability there
Longer Odds
8 I'm No Princess
F: 997x7B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Brett Murray )
( T-Amber Hoffman )
Second up after break and not far away when resuming
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 2.00
Place1 2 $ 1.10
Place2 3 $ 1.50
Place3 1 $ 2.20
Quinella 2:3 $ 4.40
Trifecta 2:3:1 $ 25.40
First4 2:3:1:8 $ 111.70
Race 2 - The Pixie (Bm75)
Time: 1:04 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
2 Theoden
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 32320B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Ashvin Goindasamy )
( T-Leda Beck )
If running up to its second placing behind Smooth Operator in December, should be winning this
Main Danger
1 Miss Layla
F: 68034B(1)W(59.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Robert Dennis )
Close up in two R75 races since resuming and surely will be in the finish today. Highly tried at NZ Cup meeting in November
Next Best
4 Stolen Magic
Dividend : $4.80, $2.10
Won
F: 14319B(6)W(54.5)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Robert Dennis )
Has won two of last five races and gives this trainer a strong hand, with two runners in the small field
Consider
6 Quick Call
F: 60805B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Abdul Najib )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
Has been running in R65's so this tougher but these small fields often see unpredictable results
Longer Odds
5 Ataahua Pipedream
Dividend :
Place
F: 93720B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Krishna Mudhoo )
( T-Graham Eade & Brooke Kincaid )
This is the one if you're looking for something to boost the multis
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 4.80
Place1 4 $ 2.10
Place2 2 $ 2.20
Quinella 2:4 $ 8.80
Trifecta 4:2:5 $ 117.60
First4 4:2:5:3 $ 290.30
Double 2:4 $ 8.30
Race 3 - The Fantasy Mdn
Time: 1:39 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
3 Belardo Ace
F:B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Ashvin Goindasamy )
( T-Sabin Kirkland )
Ex northerner on debut. Won both trials in the north back in the winter and with time since, can only be better and looks the winner
Main Danger
9 The Tattler
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 6269xB(9)W(55.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Kelly Shearing )
Interesting to see Kylie Williams up. Not far away in all its races last campaign and new trainer sure to have brought improvement
Next Best
13 Leona
Dividend : $8.70, $2.70
Won
F:B(10)W(55.0)
( J-Krishna Mudhoo )
( T-Robert Dennis )
Stable/jockey combination gives this first starter every chance but wide draw a challenge
Consider
11 Arctic Ocean
F: 666B(1)W(55.0)
( J-Kevin Kalychurun )
( T-Maurice Forde )
Brings its experience to the race and has shown improvement in last two runs. Rails draw to advantage
Longer Odds
2 Goldfish Gambler
F: 0B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Daniel Bothamley )
( T-Sabin Kirkland )
From same stable as hot favourite and will be better for debut run
Results
Race Dividends
Win 13 $ 8.70
Place1 13 $ 2.70
Place2 9 $ 2.00
Place3 10 $ 4.60
Quinella 9:13 $ 21.80
Trifecta 13:9:10 $ 554.00
First4 13:9:10:11 $ 3682.10
Race 4 - Entain/ Nzb Insurance Pearl Series Mdn
Time: 2:16 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
5 Mamaea
Dividend : $4.00, $1.30
Won
F: 45x33B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Abdul Najib )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
Good trainer and has it going OK with two thirds in last two starts. Nicely drawn and apprentice brings 3kg claim
Main Danger
4 Lady Diva
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 3542B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Ashvin Goindasamy )
( T-Maurice Forde )
Can't fault this one's efforts in all four starts, including in a Stakes race two back. Big danger
Next Best
6 Pretty Fly
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 5x2B(10)W(56.0)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Robert Dennis )
1/2 length ahead on Mamaea when resuming so has to be considered a good chance ... but has drawn wide
Consider
1 Bee On Time
F: 76x83B(9)W(57.5)
( J-Akshay Balloo )
( T-Trent Yesberg )
Harness trainer who has had a few wins in this code
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
8 Tipit
F: 8x5B(8)W(56.0)
( J-Kevin Kalychurun )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
Kevin Tyler looks to have a capable galloper in this 3yo filly and will be winning soon
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 4.00
Place1 5 $ 1.30
Place2 6 $ 1.70
Place3 4 $ 1.20
Quinella 5:6 $ 6.80
Trifecta 5:6:4 $ 37.00
First4 5:6:4:1 $ 111.70
Double 13:5 $ 38.70
Treble 4:13:5 $ 177.10
Race 5 - Nzb Mega Mdn Series
Time: 2:48 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
1 Baggio
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 74453B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Andrew Carston )
A race of a few chances but this one does look good EW value, as sure to be in the finish and has the form to be winning with the right run
Main Danger
7 Pull The Pin
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 23353B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Lee Callaway )
( T-Jason Coutts )
Consistently in the money but drawn a bit wide today. However, Lee Callaway takes the reins and he was on fire last week
Next Best
11 Indie Ardie
F: 8x54B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
Showing promise in three starts but might not be quite ready to win. Talented Whanganui apprentice rides though
Consider
6 Naked Spirit
F: x79x9B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Krishna Mudhoo )
( T-Robert Dennis )
Ex northerner that never got into it on southern debut, from wide draw. Will be better today
Longer Odds
3 Chance
F: 74047B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-Anna Hewitson )
There's been a few in this that ran behind Vanderdonk and on a line through that, could be the surprise package
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 11.70
Place1 10 $ 3.00
Place2 7 $ 1.50
Place3 1 $ 1.70
Quinella 7:10 $ 21.80
Trifecta 10:7:1 $ 144.20
First4 10:7:1:6 $ 1011.50
Race 6 - The Twinkle (Bm65)
Time: 3:23 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
5 Tommy Perfect
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 95738B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Rohan Mudhoo )
( T-Ebony Turner )
Ex northerner now ready to step up to 2200m in the south. On the quick back up from the weekend
Main Danger
9 Xrated
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 08403B(1)W(55.5)
( J-Krishna Mudhoo )
( T-Robert Dennis )
Ex northerner that has had a lot of runs in the south without winning. But we do think it has the ability and will be winning soon, maybe today. Rails draw helps
Next Best
2 Za Beauteous
F: 96526B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Abdul Najib )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
Although a past winner, the measurement of its ability is the five career seconds. Good stable and apprentice
Consider
4 Strong
Dividend : $7.60, $2.10
Won
F: 74304B(8)W(58.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Bruce Tapper )
Bounced back well at Timaru and trainer has now turned to Kylie Williams to get it over the line
Longer Odds
1 Choux Macher
F: 7x378B(6)W(59.0)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-Kelly Shearing )
Another one with ability but just can't find that extra edge to win, with six seconds on its record. Won't take much
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 7.60
Place1 4 $ 2.10
Place2 5 $ 1.60
Place3 9 $ 1.90
Quinella 4:5 $ 13.40
Trifecta 4:5:9 $ 140.20
First4 4:5:9:3 $ 1356.70
Double 10:4 $ 32.90
Race 7 - The Dimple (Bm75)
Time: 3:58 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
1 Go Lotte
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 6x473B(8)W(62.0)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
What a terrific mare this 6yo mare is. You always get a good run and today it's dropping back from Open class and has a referred 1400m
Main Danger
5 Vino Valentino
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 5215xB(2)W(56.0)
( J-Krishna Mudhoo )
( T-Robert Dennis )
Trainer also has the favourite but this one could go well, having been freshened after a good campaign
Next Best
2 Burnvue
F: 645x2B(1)W(61.5)
( J-Roopesh Jaun )
( T-G Gibson )
What a terrific performance this 9yo put in on New Year's Day, running into second after a six month break. Rails draw
Consider
4 Medina
F: 53x18B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Rohan Mudhoo )
( T-Robert Dennis )
Showed little last time after a good win when resuming. Chance to bounce back with stable's top apprentice riding
Longer Odds
7 Maryweka
F: x9355B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Graham Eade & Brooke Kincaid )
Better barrier draw today and the booking of Kylie Williams adds to its chances of running a place
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 14.90
Place1 3 $ 3.20
Place2 5 $ 1.70
Place3 1 $ 2.10
Quinella 3:5 $ 25.70
Trifecta 3:5:1 $ 344.70
First4 3:5:1:7 $ 2369.70
Race 8 - The Jewel (Bm65)
Time: 4:32 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
6 Aqua Man
F: 290x5B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Brett Murray )
( T-Amber Hoffman )
Ex northerner with proven ability, having won twice and been runner up eight times! Good run when on southern debut and the odds look generous
Main Danger
12 Small Town Belle
F: 23266B(1)W(54.5)
( J-Abdul Najib )
( T-Jo-Ann Gordon )
Although fading in recent races, it has fought on well to be close up. Likes to lead and gets every chance today from rails draw and 200m less helps
Next Best
1 Redford
F: 00975B(6)W(60.0)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-Bruce Tapper )
Surprised we're picking a 10yo but in reality, it is running well and this isn't a strong field
Consider
7 Monte Khan
Dividend : $3.30
Place
F: 45555B(13)W(56.5)
( J-Rohan Mudhoo )
( T-Jo-Anne Dalton )
Running consistently well and unlucky to have drawn out so wide. Might overcome
Longer Odds
8 Stimulant
F: 4x950B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Lee Callaway )
( T-Leda Beck )
With the jockey on the crest of a wave right now, we could see him get the best out of this one