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Te Akau runner campaigning in the south sand ran its best race in five start last time. Now Wiremu Pinn adds the winning touch and can overcome the wide draw
Main Danger
8 Those Ocean Eyes
Dividend : $7.30, $2.40
Won
F:B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Anna Furlong )
On debut. Well drawn and looked good when winning trial to prepare
Next Best
5 Mystic Ocean
F: 036B(3)W(56.0)
( J-Ashvin Goindasamy )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Pitman's are always well prepared for a Riccarton meeting and this looks the best of their two runners
Consider
9 Alleato
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: 5x7xB(7)W(56.0)
( J-Ulrika Holmquist )
( T-Lance Robinson )
First run since September. Beat Saturday's big Guineas winner Pivotal Ten on that occasion!
Longer Odds
6 French Fille
F: x670xB(1)W(56.0)
( J-Ayush Mudhoo )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Resumes but looked ready with stylish win at a trial three weeks ago. Rails draw
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 7.30
Place1 8 $ 2.40
Place2 2 $ 1.20
Place3 9 $ 2.50
Quinella 2:8 $ 8.70
Trifecta 8:2:9 $ 91.50
First4 8:2:9:10 $ 1177.40
Race 2 - Alistair Gray Memorial Mdn
Time: 2:46 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
12 Corps D'elite
F: 22B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Has been within a length of the winner on both starts, the last here three weeks ago. Has drawn wide on both occasions but advantaged with the rails draw today. Wiremu could be in for a good day
Main Danger
2 Miraqua
Dividend : $8.20, $2.10
Won
F: 69436B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Danny Frye )
Considered good enough to take to Trentham for a conditions race last time and wasn't far away
Next Best
7 Sir Sigaro
F: x9753B(8)W(58.0)
( J-Samantha Wynne )
( T-Samantha Wynne )
Noting that the runners that Samantha rides as well as trains are on a good strike rate. This one looks to have some ability
Consider
13 Lochmara Bay
F: 88x83B(11)W(56.0)
( J-Ulrika Holmquist )
( T-David Walsh )
New trainer David Walsh would have been pleased with this one's run last time, now its joined his yard. Pity it has drawn wide
Longer Odds
8 Manali
Dividend : $7.90
Place
F: 596B(4)W(58.0)
( J-Lee Callaway )
( T-Krystal-Marie Williams )
There's a number of 'roughies' in this and this one is a bit better in the draw
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 8.20
Place1 2 $ 2.10
Place2 4 $ 2.90
Place3 8 $ 7.90
Quinella 2:4 $ 28.60
Trifecta 2:4:8 $ 1105.10
First4 2:4:8:10 $ 6781.80
Race 3 - Fiona Stuart Memorial Mdn
Time: 3:26 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
6 Purple Prose
F: 042B(8)W(58.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
We're with the Te Akau stable again. Brought south after improving runs in the CD, it came late and lust missed here last time. Wiremu now takes the reins and up to 1600m will be awfully hard to beat
Main Danger
14 Oaksdeel
F: 7x522B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Samantha Wynne )
( T-Samantha Wynne )
Strong stable reputation and went out at $1.60 last time but beaten by surprise winner. Does look the quinella option. This is where the early money is going
Next Best
9 House Of Tudor
F: 53x84B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Corey Campbell )
( T-Sarah & Matthew Smith )
Only beaten 3/4 length here 11 days ago despite coming out of gate 13. And gets rails gate today
Consider
8 Channa
F: 63352B(14)W(56.5)
( J-Ulrika Holmquist )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
Wide draw a concern but balanced somewhat with what Ulrika adds to its chances
Longer Odds
10 Ocean Breeze
F: 30030B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Anna Furlong )
Tina is sticking with this 4yo mare so that's good reason for us
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 11.30
Place1 7 $ 3.30
Place2 4 $ 11.30
Place3 3 $ 18.10
Quinella 4:7 $ 313.20
Trifecta 7:4:3 $ 9040.80
First4 7:4:3:6 $ 44630.50
Double 2:7 $ 39.20
Treble 8:2:7 $ 366.60
Race 4 - Rangiora Equine Services Hcp
Time: 3:58 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
5 Sprocket Rocket
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 28712B(6)W(54.0)
( J-Ruvanesh Muniandy )
( T-Mike McCann )
The more we look at the race, the more we like this one's chances. Has been terrific in last two runs and the 1600m today is perfect
Main Danger
1 Fellini
F: 1214xB(3)W(60.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te akau runner sure to keep them up to the mark. First run since October for this seven time winner but has had two trials
Next Best
4 Richard Stomper
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 10488B(8)W(57.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Stephanie Faulkner )
A genuine handicapper now and it was a nice run behind Times Ticking last month, when although eight was only just over two lengths away
Consider
2 The Buffer
F: 36520B(2)W(59.5)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-Krystal-Marie Williams )
Drops back to 1600m which is interesting as it ran a good placing over 2000m two back. But too good to discount and gets 4kg weight relief
Longer Odds
3 Lombardi
Dividend : $9.60, $2.40
Won
F: 2130xB(1)W(59.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Bruce Smith )
Here's a good galloper, resuming after running in the NZ Cup here in November. Has won fresh up before
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 9.60
Place1 3 $ 2.40
Place2 4 $ 1.40
Place3 5 $ 1.60
Quinella 3:4 $ 14.70
Trifecta 3:4:5 $ 117.10
First4 3:4:5:6 $ 755.80
Race 5 - Gm Accounting & Consulting (Bm65)
Time: 4:31 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
6 Donna Chiara
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: x218xB(6)W(57.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau have a strong hand in this and we're going for this one based on what Wiremu brings to the saddle. Lightly raced, it was considered good enough to run in a G3 last start, having won a maiden prior. Spelled after that and sure to have matured
Main Danger
2 Ocean Miss
F: 4138B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Last two runs have been in G3's over 1600m and it hasn't been too far away. Good apprentice brings the 1kg claim. Resumes after over six weeks and drops back to 1200m
Next Best
8 Lilly
Dividend : $3.50, $1.40
Won
F: 157x4B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Ross Beckett )
Putting in as the only race it won was a Stakes race, last year. If reproducing that, might be in the shake up
Consider
11 Ladyswey
Dividend : $3.20
Place
F: 6080xB(8)W(56.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Mark Jones )
This one might be worth a closer look because it is resuming and the money has come for it
Longer Odds
7 Cinnamon Girl
F: 273x0B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Will be better for resuming run here 11 days ago and could run a place
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 3.50
Place1 8 $ 1.40
Place2 6 $ 2.00
Place3 11 $ 3.20
Quinella 6:8 $ 8.70
Trifecta 8:6:11 $ 127.70
First4 8:6:11:7 $ 600.10
Double 3:8 $ 49.60
Race 6 - C S Stevens Memorial Banks Peninsula Cup
Time: 5:06 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
5 Insatiable
F: x2251B(2)W(55.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Yes, another Te Akau selection but it's hard not to rate its chances strongly. Has been close up in all starts this campaign and only just beaten when first up in the south last start. Wiremu now adds the class and all its previous wins have come in the soft
Main Danger
7 Kikimora
F: 12521B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Anna Furlong )
This tougher but hard to think it won't be in the mix if running up to its best. Inside draw
Next Best
4 South Of Houston
Dividend : $6.20, $2.20
Won
F: 20710B(1)W(55.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Terri Rae )
Won two back and then no chance from wide draw in Listed Race. This easier and rails draw over the shorter distance
Consider
3 Bellucci
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 31329B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Lyn Prendergast )
Drops back from Listed Race too, when although ninth, was only just over four lengths from winner. Course winner
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
8 Dragon Biscuit
F: x1336B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Capable 6yo and Pam Gerard brings down from the north. That stable has been going great
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 6.20
Place1 4 $ 2.20
Place2 1 $ 2.80
Place3 3 $ 2.10
Quinella 1:4 $ 30.90
Trifecta 4:1:3 $ 264.50
First4 4:1:3:5 $ 847.10
Treble 3:8:4 $ 311.00
Race 7 - Tim Dyer - Bayleys Real Estate (Bm75)
Time: 5:47 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
11 Jaffa
Dividend : $2.80
Place
F: 08435B(8)W(54.5)
( J-Ulrika Holmquist )
( T-Ross Beckett )
Gave us the impression it wanted more ground last start and steps up to 2000m today. Ulrika is riding well
Main Danger
6 Family Ties
F: x1027B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner in this and has been going great, being less than a length off the winner in a couple of recent races. Steps up to 2000m today and although its yet to show anything at that distance, might be ready now
Next Best
10 Kindling Spark
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 95851B(3)W(55.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Terri Rae )
Strong trainer/jockey combination that showed a lot of improvement to win last time. The support was there. Likely to run well again
Consider
7 Ravenna Rose
F: 26711B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Anna Furlong )
Picked up a couple of wins on the coastal circuit last month and that will improve its confidence. Tina now takes the reins
Longer Odds
8 Moussaieff
Dividend : $12.70, $3.60
Won
F: 1044xB(1)W(56.5)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Kezia Murphy )
First run since the NZ Cup meeting last November but did win on debut so fresh up OK. Rails draw
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 12.70
Place1 8 $ 3.60
Place2 10 $ 2.00
Place3 11 $ 2.80
Quinella 8:10 $ 32.30
Trifecta 8:10:11 $ 575.60
First4 8:10:11:6 $ 2718.20
Double 4:8 $ 47.40
Race 8 - Tab Southern Alps Challenge Golden Ticket (Bm75)
Time: 6:24 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
9 Victorian Charm
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: 19x88B(1)W(55.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Bevan & Robyn Wilson )
Interested to see Joe Doyle on the reins here. Good run two back and rails draw to advantage
Main Danger
7 Hivari
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 5x166B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Brett Murray )
( T-Meg Cunneen )
4yo with just the 11 starts and ever so consistent, being close up in every race this campaign
Next Best
3 Sorcha
F: 40x76B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that has the ability to be winning this. Will be better for its run here three weeks ago and Wiremu will ensure it gets every chance
Consider
11 On File
Dividend : $10.30, $3.30
Won
F: 46014B(7)W(54.0)
( J-Ulrika Holmquist )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
Long priced winner here two back and then went on to run well here eleven days ago. we like the rider
Longer Odds
8 Seven Twenty
F: 01733B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah )
( T-Andrew Carston )
We thought it was 'over the odds' last time out and proved that to be the case when running well for third. Gives its best every time
Results
Race Dividends
Win 11 $ 10.30
Place1 11 $ 3.30
Place2 7 $ 2.30
Place3 9 $ 2.70
Quinella 7:11 $ 33.00
Trifecta 11:7:9 $ 613.60
First4 11:7:9:4 $ 3459.90
Race 9 - Odt Southern Mile Qualifying Race (Bm65)
Time: 7:01 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 30000
Top Pick
2 Malacca Bay
F: 7413B(2)W(59.5)
( J-Samantha Wynne )
( T-Anna Furlong )
Another good northern purchase to enter this stable and hasn't it settled in well, winning at only the second time of asking. Samantha was on the reins that day and takes over again today
Main Danger
1 Our Man Stan
F: x151xB(3)W(60.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Terri Rae )
One of the most improved 4yo's last spring and went on to win at the NZ Cup meeting. Resumes and has a very good fresh up record
Next Best
16 Star Shadow
Dividend : $3.40
Place
F: 8x658B(6)W(55.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau's runner here whose run was a much improved one three weeks ago. Before that it was 10 lengths behind Pivotal Ten - and, after last Saturday's Guineas, that's suddenly looking OK!
Consider
9 Funfetti
Dividend : $5.00, $2.20
Won
F: 16889B(10)W(57.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
a capable mare and it has seen plenty of early support
Longer Odds
6 Powerful Moss
F: 009x7B(12)W(58.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Russell McKay & Ashley Harrington )
Will be improved for resuming run and Joe Doyle a good booking