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Ran well enough in the NZ Derby trial to suggest this is well within the taking for the strong Forsman/Grylls partnership.
Main Danger
10 Shockiff
F: 6x754B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Ulrika Holmquist )
( T-Mark Oulaghan )
Has performed well in three starts this campaign, the last an improved run when stepped up to 2000m for the first time. Can go on with it. Rails draw
Next Best
6 Zebadaya
F: 58x99B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Kirsty Lawrence )
17 start maiden but has been second four times. Jockey also trains so will know how best to get the best out of it
Consider
1 Grey Invador
F: 64433B(9)W(58.5)
( J-Marc Lerner )
( T-Brendon McDermott )
Another that is consistently thereabouts but is taking a while to break through. But certainly a place contender
Longer Odds
2 Sound Track
F: x3278B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Joshua Lavelle & Sacha Rennie )
Hasn't been going to well lately but note Lily sticks and she has a terrific strike rate for this small local stable
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 1.90
Place1 7 $ 1.60
Place2 9 $ 1.60
Place3 8 $ 1.80
Quinella 7:9 $ 5.00
Trifecta 7:9:8 $ 35.50
First4 7:9:8:10 $ 131.30
Race 2 - Nzb Mega Maiden Series Mdn
Time: 4:12 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
9 Turn It Up
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 3B(7)W(55.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Roydon Bergerson )
Won a trial before running OK on debut. Will come on for that
Main Danger
12 Miss Fireball
F:B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
Local trainer has this one on debut and has secured the services of a top and experienced jockey to ride
Next Best
10 Flying Angel
F:B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Patrick Campbell )
On debut after winning one of its trials. Has found a weak race to start out in
Consider
6 Flight Jazz
F: 06x74B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Whanganui trainer looks to be bringing the improvement to this 4yo and after five starts, now ready to show up
Longer Odds
4 Colour Chart
F: 837xB(8)W(57.0)
( J-Ashvin Mudhoo )
( T-Gary Vile )
Drops back from 1600m so that won't help its chances ... but it has been freshened and trainer knows best
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 2.40
Place1 8 $ 1.30
Place2 7 $ 5.80
Place3 9 $ 1.50
Quinella 7:8 $ 74.10
Trifecta 8:7:9 $ 321.40
First4 8:7:9:4 $ 4287.80
Double 7:8 $ 4.20
Race 3 - Brent Hantz Irrigation Mdn
Time: 4:38 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
12 Shacktime
Dividend : $3.60, $1.40
Won
F: 5B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
The Sharrock stable has been having a terrific run and this one looks likely to add to the total, after running well into a place when well supported on debut
Main Danger
6 Tamdiu
Dividend : $3.10
Place
F: 78x70B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Has to improve race day performances and winning trial at Matamata a month ago might be the beginning of that. Runners from this stable are always a chance in the CD
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5 Whooshka
F: x2945B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Hasn't been too far away in recent starts and won't find a better opportunity to take away some stake money than against this field
Consider
7 Weownaranaway
F: 5xB(6)W(56.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-J Lupton )
Locally trained and resumes after being given a brief spell after debut in November. Improves
Longer Odds
10 Marketa
F:B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
From a good stable in New Plymouth and while probably not ready to win on debut, could reward those including it in multis
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 3.60
Place1 12 $ 1.40
Place2 6 $ 3.10
Place3 14 $ 8.10
Quinella 6:12 $ 21.80
Trifecta 12:6:14 $ 703.70
First4 12:6:14:10 $ 4497.50
Race 4 - Wanganui Well Drillers Mdn
Time: 5:05 PM | Distance: 1650 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
9 Eizus
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 3B(8)W(55.0)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Another chance for in-form Allan Sharrock stable to greet the judge. Short in the market when on debut, it will be much improved from that run and the extra 250m should be to advantage
Main Danger
7 Deciphering Me
F: 5lB(6)W(56.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
The least fancied of the two local trainer's runners but the fact that Craig
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5 Fashion Savvy
F: 7325B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray, Copper Belt Lodge )
Only the four runs and went close in second start ... but hasn't really gone on with it. Rails draw gives it every chance today
Consider
1 Rebal Agent
Dividend : $10.10, $2.40
Won
F: 3022xB(4)W(58.5)
( J-Marc Lerner )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
This local trainer has been rolling out the winners for several months now and his home track adds to his chances. Resumes from a break after winning a 1200m trial, and was running over middle distance on the synthetic last time up. Could win but we'd prefer to rate it more of a place chance today
Longer Odds
2 Waitotara Warrior
F: 7x03B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Chris Bothwell )
Surprised to see this one at these odds after a fair run into third last time. Trained nearby and named after a village not far from the course
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 10.10
Place1 1 $ 2.40
Place2 3 $ 1.30
Place3 9 $ 1.70
Quinella 1:3 $ 12.20
Trifecta 1:3:9 $ 106.10
First4 1:3:9:5 $ 223.20
Double 12:1 $ 14.60
Treble 8:12:1 $ 60.90
Race 5 - Summit Electrical (Bm75)
Time: 5:32 PM | Distance: 1650 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
1 Duncan Creek
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 46276B(6)W(61.0)
( J-Ngakau Hailey )
( T-Patrick Campbell )
Now a 5yo, this galloper has put in some decent performances since its early days and looked like it was back to that form when finishing close up in an Open at Trentham last start. With 10 seconds on its CV, it certainly deserves another win
Main Danger
3 Sevenayes
F: 12174B(1)W(59.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Mike Breslin )
Gets every chance from the rails draw in this seven horse field and now back up to 1600m, a distance it won at three back
Next Best
5 Blue Rata Boldness
F: 4x915B(7)W(54.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Trudy & Vaughan Keegan )
Got home at Otaki just before Christmas and then came up against a good field there three weeks ago. Just trained up the road from Waverley and could surprise
Consider
2 Just Charlie
Dividend : $2.90, $2.30
Won
F: 1134xB(3)W(60.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Kevin Myers runner that won here over 2200m back in October, and then repeated the performance at Riccarton six days later. Freshened and there's no doubt it has its share of ability
Longer Odds
6 Vespacian
Dividend :
Place
F: x8269B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Niall Quinn )
Doesn't win out of turn but is capable and is certainly the best of the 'roughies'
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 2.90
Place1 2 $ 2.30
Place2 1 $ 1.40
Quinella 1:2 $ 2.50
Trifecta 2:1:6 $ 25.30
First4 2:1:6:4 $ 67.80
Race 6 - Agfirst Mdn
Time: 5:59 PM | Distance: 1650 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
1 Coulthard
F: 2B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Not a lot of form in the race and Lisa looks to have found a good opportunity for this one to clear maidens. Certainly suggested a win wouldn't be far away when beaten is a tight photo finish at Whanganui on debut
Main Danger
12 Twisted Love
Dividend : $8.50, $3.20
Won
F:B(1)W(55.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
Favoured by the rails draw for its debut on its home track. Well bred, the stable has a terrific strike rate right now and Craig Grylls has been handed the rains
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3 Joan's Joker
F: 7493B(8)W(57.5)
( J-Ashvin Mudhoo )
( T-Gary Vile )
Connections considered it good enough to run in a G3 at Trentham two back so one would suggest it has a fair chance in a maiden at a country meeting
Consider
2 Derryman
F: 7552B(10)W(57.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Just the four runs. Progressive and showing all the signs that a win isn't far away. Wide draw the concern
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
8 Porotene Bubbles
F: 83B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Gavin Sharrock )
The step up to 1800m last start brought an improved effort, at only its second start. It was only three lengths behind Derryman then, so the odds are favourable in comparison
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 8.50
Place1 12 $ 3.20
Place2 7 $ 2.30
Place3 9 $ 4.40
Quinella 7:12 $ 18.70
Trifecta 12:7:9 $ 395.70
First4 12:7:9:3 $ 2019.80
Double 2:12 $ 19.20
Race 7 - Ecolab (Bm65)
Time: 6:26 PM | Distance: 1650 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
8 Sunset Boulevard
Dividend : $3.30, $1.90
Won
F: 96447B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Interesting to see this capable maiden with the Kevin Myers stable. It's been close up in some competitive fields up north over the last couple of months and that form would win this
Main Danger
11 Betterbeyou
F: 53738B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Ulrika Holmquist )
( T-Gavin Sharrock )
Going to excuse last run when in a R75. Has looked a chance a few times and now with this good jockey up, and rails draw to assist, we like its chance
Next Best
2 King Incanto
F: 35x1B(3)W(59.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Shaun Fannin & Hazel Schofer )
Three runs in the spring before being spelled. Clearly matured through that time as it won a trial before winning when resuming at Otaki, from a wide draw too.
Consider
1 Dee Vee Pee
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 79x1B(4)W(59.0)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Good training feat by Allan Sharrock to bring this one back after a year off the track and win fresh up at Otaki, also from a wide draw. Takes improvement and has to be considered
Longer Odds
10 Horonuku
F: 77x35B(10)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Trudy & Vaughan Keegan )
Spotted Craig Grylls on the reins here. He often gets one home for this stable
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 3.30
Place1 8 $ 1.90
Place2 13 $ 3.40
Place3 1 $ 2.40
Quinella 8:13 $ 23.80
Trifecta 8:13:1 $ 261.10
First4 8:13:1:11 $ 1541.80
Race 8 - Lowe Environmental Impact (Bm65)
Time: 6:58 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
6 I Don't
F: 27x41B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
After its win on debut a couple of seasons back, it was considered a bright prospect. Looked good when winning on home track a month ago and can go on with it, from rails draw
Main Danger
5 Linara
F: 6x921B(12)W(59.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Shaun Fannin & Hazel Schofer )
But for the wide draw, would have been our Top Pick, so impressive was its win at Otaki prior to Christmas. Might still win but if not, one to follow
Next Best
2 Omega Boy
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 12425B(9)W(59.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Peter Didham )
We get the impression that the Peter Didham stable is coming into form and despite the steadier of a big weight and wide draw, this one wasn't far away last time at Trentham
Consider
1 Shameless Boy
F: x734xB(7)W(60.0)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
A 4yo with just the five runs, it has signalled its ability in winning two of them. Its first run for over seven months but has won fresh up before
Longer Odds
4 He's A Battler
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: x4459B(3)W(59.0)
( J-Ngakau Hailey )
( T-Suzy Gordon )
Wasn't far off the winner at Trentham last start and four lengths behind Omega Boy on that occasion. Now gets in 2kg better off after the apprentice claim