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Stable has been in fine form and they stepped this one up to the distance it needed last time and it got the job done nicely. On that performance, see no reason it won't manage the 2400m
Main Danger
3 Verismo
F: 04720B(3)W(58.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Sam Mynott )
Will find this easier after running well in a strong Stakes race at Ellerslie
Next Best
1 Northern Raider
F: 56813B(8)W(60.0)
( J-Ulrika Holmquist )
( T-T R Te Keeti )
Ulrika takes back the reins after winning on it two back. She's a very capable rider
Consider
9 Ember Attack
Dividend : $5.80, $2.00
Won
F: 38633B(5)W(54.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Paul Mirabelli )
Although a 7yo, it is still consistently running good races. You might need it for your multis
Longer Odds
5 Spectrier
F: 53085B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Davey Ellis )
On the quick back up from four days ago. Has seen a lot of early support, being backed down from 17's
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 5.80
Place1 9 $ 2.00
Place2 4 $ 1.80
Place3 11 $ 9.00
Quinella 4:9 $ 17.50
Trifecta 9:4:11 $ 1296.00
First4 9:4:11:7 $ 3898.40
Race 2 - Waikato Draught Mdn
Time: 12:31 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
7 I Park
F: l742B(13)W(57.0)
( J-Kevin Stott )
( T-Lauren Brennan )
Slow away but finished the race off well over 1600m last start, to be beaten a nostril in a photo finish. No such problems this time with the extra 300m to the journey?
Main Danger
14 Everymoveyoumake
Dividend : $3.30, $1.40
Won
F: 832B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Tony Pike )
Has a lot going for it - top trainer/jockey, inside draw and progressing well in three starts to date. If it goes the extra distance OK, will be hard to beat
Next Best
10 Cheval Boutique
F: 43603B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Ralph Manning )
Beaten less than a length by Blackwaterfoot last time and that one might frank the form in the first today. Nevertheless, it will be thereabouts with Lily to add to its chances
Consider
9 Smiling Eyes
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: 7x333B(12)W(56.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
With in-form stable and just the six starts to date, it looks like a win won't be far away if it continues this sort of form
Longer Odds
11 Telecine
F: 873B(14)W(56.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Michelle Bradley )
Best race to date was last start so on the improve and now stepping up to middle distance for the first time
Results
Race Dividends
Win 14 $ 3.30
Place1 14 $ 1.40
Place2 9 $ 2.50
Place3 13 $ 4.20
Quinella 9:14 $ 14.10
Trifecta 14:9:13 $ 244.10
First4 14:9:13:4 $ 4818.70
Double 9:14 $ 23.20
Race 3 - Race A Horse With Te Akau Mdn
Time: 1:08 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
2 Captain Stan
F: 32B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Stephen Autridge )
After winning both trials prior to debut, it has run well in two starts to date, albeit beaten at a short price last start. But there are often surprises in small fields so we're excusing that run. Michael takes over reins with inside draw to advantage
Main Danger
14 Waiata
F: 6B(6)W(55.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Just the one run prior to Christmas when not too far away. Stable runners often show a lot more in their second up run
Next Best
15 Legacy
F:B(7)W(55.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Danica Guy )
On debut after winning two trials so EW odds are enticing
Consider
8 Amyer Star
Dividend : $8.60, $2.80
Won
F:B(11)W(56.5)
( J-Kevin Stott )
( T-Shaun Phelan )
On debut after showing good ability at the trials. Unfortunate to have drawn so wide, otherwise we would have rated higher
Longer Odds
11 Ima Warrior
F: 445xB(8)W(55.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Tony Pike )
Tony Pike runner and resumes after three month spell. Went OK in first campaign
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 8.60
Place1 8 $ 2.80
Place2 3 $ 3.30
Place3 6 $ 6.10
Quinella 3:8 $ 36.80
Trifecta 8:3:6 $ 734.60
First4 8:3:6:15 $ 5806.30
Treble 9:14:8 $ 542.00
Race 4 - Legends Day 8 February Mdn
Time: 1:42 PM | Distance: 1300 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
12 Loveofmylife
F:B(6)W(55.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
On debut in a big field but might be worth an interest. Progressed to win its last trial, doing it nicely without being pushed out
Main Danger
8 Our Solana
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 3B(7)W(55.5)
( J-Tegan Newman )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
well bred, stable is flying and will be much improved with race day experience, when it was just over a length from the winner
Next Best
4 Instinct
F: 97243B(4)W(55.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Showing its owns a bit of ability in its runs to date and noted that this in-form stable has handed the reins to Lily. She is riding so well
Consider
5 Kananaskis
Dividend : $5.30, $1.80
Won
F: 42B(8)W(55.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Stephen Autridge )
Has gone well in both runs to date, after winning a trial prior, and can't really be left out of your calculations
Longer Odds
10 Massari
F: 04B(5)W(55.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Finished alongside Our Solana last time, its second run, so the odds look favourable
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 5.30
Place1 5 $ 1.80
Place2 8 $ 1.60
Place3 2 $ 5.70
Quinella 5:8 $ 13.00
Trifecta 5:8:2 $ 434.50
First4 5:8:2:18 $ 4406.90
Double 8:5 $ 37.00
Race 5 - Nzb Kiwi Preview Evening 6/3 Mdn
Time: 2:18 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
2 Schmooze
Dividend : $1.10
Place
F: 23x5B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Two races last year before being spelled and then won a trial when brought back. That led to a lot of market support when resuming at Ellerslie but the task was too great after it got back. Drawn well and should make amends
Main Danger
10 Free Bird
F: 3B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Lynsey Satherley )
( T-David Greene )
Really liked the way it went to the line on debut and looks a very stylish type. Inside draw and good EW odds on offer
Next Best
3 Bannen
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 2B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Cody Cole )
Nice run on debut and will come on for that experience
Consider
8 Sabrina Hall
Dividend : $3.50, $1.60
Won
F: 673B(6)W(56.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Considering it runs out of this red hot stable, the odds were very generous last start and it defied them with a progressive performance to be beaten just 1/2 length
Longer Odds
5 Happy Field
F: 79B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Ngakau Hailey )
( T-Debbie Sweeney )
Won two trials before debut and now third up, might bring that ability to race day. A bit of early support
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 3.50
Place1 8 $ 1.60
Place2 3 $ 1.90
Place3 2 $ 1.10
Quinella 3:8 $ 9.50
Trifecta 8:3:2 $ 51.70
First4 8:3:2:6 $ 730.50
Race 6 - Fairview Motors Mdn
Time: 2:53 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
10 Dubai Gold
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 43036B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Apart from the positives this good trainer brings, this 3yo boasts some good runs behind some decent performers in its five career starts. Michael McNab now takes the reins and we think the favourite status is justified
Main Danger
1 San Marco
Dividend : $3.90
Place
F: 789x4B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Marc Lerner )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
The least fancied of this stable's two runners but we think an 'improvers' chance. Drawn well, the Soft track should be to advantage , as will the extra 200m
Next Best
6 Peerless
Dividend : $3.90, $1.40
Won
F: 85B(10)W(57.0)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Third up and this stable has brought it along nicely, including an improved run last start
Consider
8 Bellafranca
F: x0776B(13)W(56.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Annabelle Johnson )
At 40/1 when running its best race to date last time at Ellerslie. Beaten just 1 3/4 lengths, the gallopers in front that day look to have good ability
Longer Odds
9 Pixie
F: 767B(14)W(56.5)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Shelley Hale )
Despite the draw, it could be the surprise package here. Just in behind the placegetters in all three runs, it will appreciate the step up to 1600m
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 3.90
Place1 6 $ 1.40
Place2 10 $ 1.20
Place3 1 $ 3.90
Quinella 6:10 $ 7.80
Trifecta 6:10:1 $ 98.70
First4 6:10:1:8 $ 479.40
Double 8:6 $ 15.60
Treble 5:8:6 $ 129.40
Race 7 - Norwegian Park (Bm65)
Time: 3:27 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
12 Miss Madridista
Dividend : $2.70, $1.00
Won
F: 615B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Sam Mynott )
Left a good impression when winning at only second time of asking. Then considered good enough to be entered in a conditions race and ran with good merit. Craig Grylls sticks and has seen early support
Main Danger
7 Tycoon Prince
F: 02138B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
The obvious one to be in there at the business end. A winner three back, it was then beaten my Millions winner Damask Rose and then Savaglee in a G2 last start. That's good company!
Next Best
6 Puzzle Master
F: 21x2B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that won its second start last campaign and then spelled. Showed that it benefitted from that time with a good second when resuming and takes improvement
Consider
11 Thedreamsnotover
F: 170x8B(4)W(56.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Three runs in Australia last year, winning on debut. Now with the Stephen Marsh stable, it will be better for recent run
Longer Odds
9 Berbizier
F: 270x6B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Jenna Mahoney )
Not far behind when resuming and looks the odds player. A much improved trainer having a good season
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 2.70
Place1 12 $ 1.00
Place2 13 $ 15.40
Place3 3 $ 5.50
Quinella 12:13 $ 231.30
Trifecta 12:13:3 $ 3294.10
First4 12:13:3:11 $ 7938.40
Race 8 - Nzb Mega Maiden Series Mdn
Time: 4:00 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
7 Santarelli
F: 34B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
In two starts is showing up as a horse that could rise through the grades, and today's maiden should be that first step. Close up behind Miss Madridista on debut and that one might frank the form in R7 today
Main Danger
10 Moschino
Dividend : $2.30, $1.30
Won
F: 34202B(10)W(55.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Margaret Falconer )
Put in a G3 over 2000m on New Years Day, starting at long odds and running accordingly. Appreciated being back in a maiden, over this distance, last time and it took a promising type to beat it. Michael McNab now rides but the wide draw the concern
Next Best
1 Radradra
Dividend : $3.20
Place
F: 3357xB(6)W(58.5)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Chris Wood )
Resumes after ten months off the track but don't let that put you off because it looked well prepared when winning a trial two weeks ago
Consider
12 Vendabelle
F: 6659xB(8)W(55.0)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Ken & Bev Kelso )
Comes out of the Kelso stable and that's a recommendation in itself. Just the four runs last campaign and resumes today after a trial to prepare
Longer Odds
4 Bradley
F: 4530xB(11)W(57.0)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Cody Cole )
Only the four runs last campaign but highly tried in a couple of them. Will have matured over the spell and we know this stable has them ready to go
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 2.30
Place1 10 $ 1.30
Place2 11 $ 2.40
Place3 1 $ 3.20
Quinella 10:11 $ 7.30
Trifecta 10:11:1 $ 84.40
First4 10:11:1:12 $ 637.90
Double 12:10 $ 12.80
Race 9 - Sir Patrick Hogan Karapiro Classic Qualifier Mdn
Time: 4:37 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
6 Subiaco
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 58834B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Kevin Stott )
( T-Peter & Shaun McKay )
Stable runners are performing better right now and this one has gone close in recent starts, after being tested in a G3 three starts ago
Main Danger
1 Last Souvenir
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 2385B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Robbie Patterson only has this runner here today and combines with his first choice jockey in Craig Grylls. Only the four starts and went well in a conditions race at Trentham two weeks ago
Next Best
4 Staphee
F: 5f2B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Darryn & Briar Weatherley )
Bounced back well last start, from previous race mishap two back, to just miss when at long odds. Michael McNab takes over today and will get every chance from rails draw
Consider
13 Shockabella
F: 64B(9)W(55.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau said this one will be better with time and now third up, might be ready to test them
Longer Odds
11 Staphanos Queen
Dividend : $11.80, $4.30
Won
F: x2093B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Bruce Wallace & Grant Cooksley )
Looked better suited to the 1600m last time. Apprentice is riding really well
Results
Race Dividends
Win 11 $ 11.80
Place1 11 $ 4.30
Place2 6 $ 1.60
Place3 1 $ 1.90
Quinella 6:11 $ 41.20
Trifecta 11:6:1 $ 633.40
First4 11:6:1:2 $ 4443.70
Race 10 - Entain/Nzb Insurance Pearl Series (Bm65)
Time: 5:08 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
11 Mid Ocean
Dividend : $3.80
Place
F: 1B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Benjamin King )
Patiently handled, it was given time after showing up in the trials prior to debut and that duly paid off with a winning run. Same tactics applied since with a a month since that start
Main Danger
9 Goldiluxe
F: 56x38B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-David Greene )
Followed up a good run when resuming to finish close up at Tauranga three weeks ago, despite drawing the outside gate. Better draw today and Sam sticks
Next Best
1 Bonifleur
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 46513B(3)W(59.0)
( J-Niranjan Parmar )
( T-Paul Richards )
Just the eight starts and consistently close up. If running up to its win two back, will go close. The extra 200m the concern
Consider
5 Chaource
F: 8x437B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Graeme & Debbie Rogerson )
Yet to win this campaign but can't be left out of calculations with the rails draw and Craig Grylls riding
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
8 Mi Bella
F: x3189B(9)W(57.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall )
Warren Kennedy's only ride here today and that is worth noting. Won well three back and last two runs have been in better fields