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Down from the north and brings superb performances this campaign. This easier and in-form local jockey rides
Main Danger
6 Meltemi
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: 2B(6)W(55.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Richard McKenzie & Jordan Bassett )
Ran second on debut when well supported. Early money has come again this week
Next Best
2 Be Be De
F: 80xB(8)W(57.5)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray, Copper Belt Lodge )
Australian import that ran well in two runs over there in the spring. Won trial to prepare for NZ debut
Consider
1 Montana Bay
Dividend :
Place
F: 02230B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Ngakau Hailey (a0.5) )
( T-Stephen Ralph )
Down from the north and five seconds from 12 starts suggests it will pick up one soon. Rails draw today
Longer Odds
4 Kosta
F:B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Mike Breslin )
On debut and might show up to boost the multis
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 2.00
Place1 5 $ 1.40
Place2 6 $ 2.50
Quinella 5:6 $ 3.40
Trifecta 5:6:1 $ 16.00
First4 5:6:1:4 $ 68.80
Race 2 - Wanganui-Taranaki Racehorse Owners Association Mdn
Time: 12:49 PM | Distance: 1340 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
6 Spring Moon
Dividend :
Place
F:B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Jo Rathbone )
4yo on debut. Trained on the track and ridden by local and indications are it should be winning
Main Danger
4 Champagne Linda
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 2226xB(3)W(56.5)
( J-Niranjan Parmar )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
Should have won one last campaign, so good were its runs. Resumes after 8 month spell and stable has been in excellent form
Next Best
5 Redana
Dividend : $9.40, $3.60
Won
F: 48844B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Capable and trainer/jockey have a good strike rate
Consider
2 Jazz With Dragon
F: 2704xB(2)W(58.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Peter Lock )
Northern trainer who has had a great run when bringing raiders south
Longer Odds
3 Amarillo
F:B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Kevin Myers )
On debut. Trained by astute local trainer ... and you never know?
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 9.40
Place1 5 $ 3.60
Place2 4 $ 1.90
Quinella 4:5 $ 12.60
Trifecta 5:4:6 $ 131.30
First4 5:4:6:3 $ 1037.90
Double 5:5 $ 12.80
Race 3 - G Bristol & Sons (Bm65)
Time: 1:18 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
2 Tossuforit
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 34032B(3)W(59.0)
( J-Ngakau Hailey )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Is warm favourite for a reason ... simply, it has the best credentials for the race and the stable is running hot
Main Danger
5 Finest Hour
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 454x1B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Bailey Rogerson )
( T-Ralph Manning )
Nice effort to get up and win when resuming three weeks ago. Will be better for the run and extra 100m to advantage
Next Best
1 Ardroe
Dividend : $8.30, $2.30
Won
F: 9x407B(4)W(59.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Was well backed last start but made things difficult when getting off the pace early. Well drawn today and local jockey rides
Consider
3 Bow Street
F: 777x2B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Ashvin Mudhoo )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Trained nearby and trainer is having a great couple of months
Longer Odds
4 Brazinco
F: 18x05B(6)W(58.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-J Lupton )
Also trained nearby and is capable on its day
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 8.30
Place1 1 $ 2.30
Place2 2 $ 1.30
Place3 5 $ 2.30
Quinella 1:2 $ 6.70
Trifecta 1:2:5 $ 117.20
First4 1:2:5:3 $ 534.90
Race 4 - River City Press Hcp
Time: 1:53 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
7 Ima Brazen One
F: 3x592B(6)W(54.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Mike Breslin )
Scratched
Main Danger
2 Silent Is Gold
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 176x4B(4)W(59.0)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray, Copper Belt Lodge )
Imported from Singapore and the 6yo showed that it will be winning soon when only beaten just over a length
Next Best
3 Amend
Dividend : $2.30, $1.50
Won
F: 16x28B(1)W(55.5)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Ilone Kelly )
Winner of five races, it has plenty of speed and ability on its day
Consider
1 Ifndoubtgetout
F: 584x5B(3)W(60.0)
( J-Ngakau Hailey )
( T-Tracey Bliss )
Best performed runner in what is a particularly weak field, having won seven races. Indicated there is still a win or two there when only beaten just over two lengths last time
Longer Odds
5 Meglio Di Falcrest
F: 24x0xB(2)W(54.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Suzy Gordon )
Looks the best of the two 'roughies'
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 2.30
Place1 3 $ 1.50
Place2 2 $ 2.20
Quinella 2:3 $ 8.30
Trifecta 3:2:4 $ 31.80
First4 3:2:4:1 $ 52.70
Double 1:3 $ 30.90
Treble 5:1:3 $ 210.60
Race 5 - W&W Construction (Bm75)
Time: 2:28 PM | Distance: 1340 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
1 Leroy Brown
Dividend : $2.90, $1.90
Won
F: 10241B(2)W(59.0)
( J-Ngakau Hailey )
( T-Stephen Ralph )
Stephen Ralph brings south on the back of a good win in this grade, and with the 2kg claim is on the same weight again. Had some promising gallopers behind at Tauranga and should take care of these
Main Danger
5 Gohugo
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 36641B(3)W(56.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
Won here last Monday and quickly out again. That's a good sign
Next Best
2 Scelta Di Elena
Dividend :
Place
F: 7x123B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-C Turner )
Trained on the track by the trainer of Melbourne Cup winner Vandercross. Is capable and won a trial to prepare
Consider
6 The Big Picture
F: 9x171B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Niranjan Parmar )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
A winner of two of its last three and trainer is on an absolute roll this season
Longer Odds
3 Massive Prince
F: 770x3B(6)W(57.5)
( J-Ashvin Mudhoo )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Trained nearby and will be much better for resuming third, given that was its first race in ten months
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 2.90
Place1 1 $ 1.90
Place2 5 $ 2.10
Quinella 1:5 $ 4.80
Trifecta 1:5:2 $ 21.80
First4 1:5:2:7 $ 137.70
Race 6 - The Big Easy Hcp
Time: 3:00 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
3 Khafre
Dividend : $2.60, $1.70
Won
F: 05412B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Ralph Manning )
Was beaten just !/2 length in the Matamata Cuo two back and that's better form than anything else in the race right now. Local jockey and top apprentice rides
Main Danger
5 Liffey
F: 30376B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-James Sweetensen )
Although not winning, it has finished close up in good races recently. Kate Hercock rides this course well
Next Best
4 Field Of Gold
F: 33x14B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Niranjan Parmar )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
Drops back from a G3 earlier in the month, when fourth, so will find this easier. Waverley trainer in a hot run of form for a while now
Consider
2 Kick On
Dividend :
Place
F: 63716B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Trained on the track by the local maestro and won two back on the West Coast circuit down south
Longer Odds
6 Rusty Lane
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: 90740B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Niall Quinn )
Hasn't been running well but the early support in the market suggests that's about to change
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 2.60
Place1 3 $ 1.70
Place2 6 $ 2.70
Quinella 3:6 $ 7.30
Trifecta 3:6:2 $ 56.80
First4 3:6:2:4 $ 100.50
Double 1:3 $ 7.20
Race 7 - Hardy Construction (Bm75)
Time: 3:36 PM | Distance: 2040 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
1 Titled
F: x6015B(2)W(61.5)
( J-Ngakau Hailey )
( T-Leanne Elliot )
Is actually a very decent and consistent 6yo. Although stats show it has won four races, it has in fact been runner up 10 times! Won two back so the current form is there
Main Danger
7 Leave A Light On
F: 06531B(12)W(54.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Janelle Millar )
Saves its best form for this track and both wins have come here, including here four weeks ago when bolting in.
Next Best
2 Enrico
F: 46461B(11)W(61.0)
( J-Jeetesh Mudhoo )
( T-Ilone Kelly )
Terrific ride by Sam Weatherley to get this one home last start and the trainer now turns to an apprentice for the 3kg claim
Consider
9 Race Ace
F: 0x533B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Locally trained and interested to see local, top apprentice Lily Sutherland on the reins. Trainer has been finding a few winners
Longer Odds
5 Novak
Dividend : $3.70
Place
F: 45397B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Niranjan Parmar )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
Northern trainer that has a good strike rate when coming south. Watch the tote on this one today
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 8.00
Place1 4 $ 2.50
Place2 8 $ 2.40
Place3 5 $ 3.70
Quinella 4:8 $ 35.30
Trifecta 4:8:5 $ 714.60
First4 4:8:5:9 $ 4651.30
Race 8 - Liquorland Wanganui (Bm65)
Time: 4:12 PM | Distance: 2040 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
10 Danjuro
Dividend : $6.40, $2.20
Won
F: x2325B(10)W(58.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Peter Didham )
Peter Didham is a good trainer and has this one running well. Doesn't need much improvement to be winning a race like this
Main Danger
1 Five Bells
F: 48061B(9)W(59.0)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Ilone Kelly )
Found good support at Trentham last start and duly rewarded punters. Up to 2060m today and that should suit it
Next Best
2 Rev It Up Rusty
F: x7794B(1)W(59.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Lisa Latta has brought the improvement in this one and it ran very well for fourth last start
Consider
12 Latest Model
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 40833B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Ashvin Mudhoo )
( T-Gary Vile )
Just the nine runs and has run the odd good race. Can't leave out
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
3 Spielberg
F: 02498B(6)W(59.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Caley Myers )
Now with local trainer and ridden by local jockey, this 5yo has looked promising in the past. New stable may have rejuvenated it