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Trainer has turned to Michael McNab to get it over the line, in what is an easier race that the conditions race at Trentham last time. Rails draw and has been a flood of money
Main Danger
6 Knickerless
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 39x24B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Lisa Latta does well on this course and this mare is a past winner here
Next Best
2 Wainui Bay
Dividend : $2.60, $1.80
Won
F: 12x46B(7)W(59.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
On the quick back up from six days ago and that's generally a good sign
Consider
3 Moon Money
F: x2306B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Peter Didham )
Has been in behind them without threatening but does offer a good second string for trainer
Longer Odds
7 Say I Do
F: 57037B(2)W(55.5)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-John Bary )
The only one at double figures. Won its only race here
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 2.60
Place1 2 $ 1.80
Place2 6 $ 2.00
Quinella 2:6 $ 5.00
Trifecta 2:6:5 $ 33.10
First4 2:6:5:7 $ 115.90
Race 2 - Pope & Gray Contractors Mdn
Time: 1:10 PM | Distance: 1000 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
6 Shameless Star
F:B(4)W(55.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Peter Didham )
Michael McNab also rides this one for Peter Didham, whose horses are starting to show up. On debut and has seen good early money
Main Danger
3 War Princess
Dividend : $5.90, $2.80
Won
F:B(6)W(55.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Peter Didham )
On debut and another strong chance for Peter Didham. Won only trial back in December and expected to have developed since then
Next Best
1 Our Sniper
Dividend :
Place
F: 33B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Not beaten far on a Soft6 when on debut and gets those conditions again today
Consider
4 Brutiful Lass
Dividend : $3.70
Place
F:B(1)W(55.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Lisa Latta )
On debut and one of two Lisa Latta runners. Second in only trial
Longer Odds
5 Pure Az
F:B(3)W(55.5)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Bryce Revell )
On debut from a stable that generally has them ready to go
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 5.90
Place1 3 $ 2.80
Place2 4 $ 3.70
Quinella 3:4 $ 21.70
Trifecta 3:4:1 $ 64.20
First4 3:4:1:6 $ 145.10
Double 2:3 $ 9.20
Race 3 - Kuripuni Sports Bar & Tab Mdn
Time: 1:43 PM | Distance: 2050 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
9 Don Pedro
Dividend : $3.70, $1.80
Won
F: 2342B(14)W(58.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Peter Jeffcoat )
Nice run for second when up to 2000m for the first time last start. Lily on the reins and that's they key to this
Main Danger
11 Shockiff
Dividend : $3.20
Place
F: x7544B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Ulrika Holmquist )
( T-Mark Oulaghan )
17 start maiden doesn't give much confidence but it has been better than that this time up. rails draw today
Next Best
13 Thrilling
F: 534B(13)W(56.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Close up in all three races to date and with Michael McNab on the reins today, does look Lisa Latta's best chance
Consider
10 Vickezzmargaux
F: 4x426B(12)W(56.5)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-John Bary )
Second to Skippers Canyon two back and that's good form. Then just 1 3/4 lengths behind Don Pedro at Whanganui two weeks ago
Longer Odds
6 Bee Haven
F: 0x766B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-P Nelson & C McDougal )
Improved performances in last couple and stepping up to 2000m today. That could bring further improvement
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 3.70
Place1 9 $ 1.80
Place2 2 $ 2.00
Place3 11 $ 3.20
Quinella 2:9 $ 9.40
Trifecta 9:2:11 $ 109.20
First4 9:2:11:12 $ 1293.70
Race 4 - Chatham Islands Jockey Club Mdn
Time: 2:18 PM | Distance: 1000 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
8 Shavasana
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 46x34B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie )
Going to excuse last run at Ruakaka because it ran well when resuming and is clearly better than that. Well travelled for a five start 3yo and comes south again, with Michael McNab now riding
Main Danger
12 Kansas Storm
F: 8x8B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner. 3yo with only the two starts, 13 months apart. The fact they're persevering with it suggests the ability is there and Craig Grylls rides
Next Best
3 Headline News
F: 8459xB(6)W(58.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-J Kiernan )
Resuming and has a bit of pace, so this 1000m just perfect
Consider
5 Subtle Time
F: 4B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Tegan Newman )
( T-Roger Allen )
Fourth on debut in what was a reasonably good maiden. Takes improvement
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
10 Wild Thyme
Dividend : $3.20
Place
F: 97B(10)W(56.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Richard McKenzie & Jordan Bassett )
Has improved as it has matured and Joe Doyle adds to its chances
Results
Race Dividends
Win 11 $ 12.30
Place1 11 $ 3.70
Place2 8 $ 1.30
Place3 10 $ 3.20
Quinella 8:11 $ 16.20
Trifecta 11:8:10 $ 451.20
First4 11:8:10:3 $ 2635.40
Double 9:11 $ 39.50
Treble 3:9:11 $ 500.80
Race 5 - Herbert Morton Accountants (Bm65)
Time: 2:52 PM | Distance: 1000 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
2 Grove Street
F: 1266xB(2)W(58.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Graeme & Debbie Rogerson )
Down from the north and should be winning. Only win was a Stakes race last year and has been highly tried since. That includes being just over five lengths behind Savaglee in a G3 two back
Main Danger
1 Swazi
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 65682B(4)W(60.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-John Bary )
Drawn well and probably justifies favouritism. beaten by a promising type last time at Trentham
Next Best
5 Finest Hour
Dividend : $2.70, $1.30
Won
F: 54x13B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Ralph Manning )
Going well and won nicely two back up north
Consider
8 Get Funky
F: x7255B(6)W(54.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Consistently runs well and trainer has a good strike rate here
Longer Odds
3 Gum Basher
F: 2500xB(7)W(58.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Peter Didham )
With Lily Sutherland riding so well, it does look your best option for a 'roughie'
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 2.70
Place1 5 $ 1.30
Place2 4 $ 4.60
Place3 1 $ 1.40
Quinella 4:5 $ 26.20
Trifecta 5:4:1 $ 115.40
First4 5:4:1:8 $ 370.20
Race 6 - Central Itm Wairarapa Cup (Bm75)
Time: 3:25 PM | Distance: 2050 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
4 Kattegat
F: 32182B(4)W(58.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Shaun Fannin & Hazel Schofer )
Trainers have two good chances here but this is the one for us. Has been running well and Joe Doyle certainly adds the value for the Cup
Main Danger
3 Boomtown Boy
F: 64559B(8)W(59.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-A Bull )
How can you not rate this trainer's runners, wherever they run, such is his strike rate. Has been running in better fields than this recently
Next Best
1 Sailor Jack
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 51735B(9)W(63.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Shaun Fannin & Hazel Schofer )
Two terrific runs this campaign, including a placing in a G3 last time. One would think a repeat of that would be good enough but is dropping back 400m
Consider
6 Ricochet
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 22115B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Much improved this campaign and wasn't far behind Herbet at Whanganui two weeks ago. That one won well last Saturday in stronger company, to frank the form
Longer Odds
5 Final Chapter
F: 423x8B(3)W(56.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Lisa Latta runner that will be better for run at Whanganui
Ralph Manning has had a good run and this one looks like adding to it. Ran in a Listed Race two back and then bolted in when dropped back to R75 at TeAroha
Main Danger
7 Reputation
Dividend : $6.90, $2.30
Won
F: 6x196B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Has been close up behind winners Snazzytavi and La Crique in G2's in last two starts and that's a terrific form-line. Trainer in good form and jockey riding better than ever
Next Best
1 Sugah Sweet
F: x8x15B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Bryce Newman )
Is certainly on the top of its form right now for this Breeders Stakes. Only beaten 1 1/2 lengths in a strong Open handicap at Trentham three weeks ago. Rails draw
Consider
6 Khanshe
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 10x31B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Fraser Auret's run continues and in this 4yo mare, he has an improving type. Has now won three from its eight starts
Longer Odds
3 Manifique
F: 8x528B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Peter Didham )
This mare is all class on her day and if able to handle the drop back to 1600m, will be a big chance
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 6.90
Place1 7 $ 2.30
Place2 5 $ 2.00
Place3 6 $ 1.60
Quinella 5:7 $ 13.70
Trifecta 7:5:6 $ 105.50
First4 7:5:6:3 $ 661.10
Race 8 - Nzb Mega Maiden Series Mdn
Time: 4:45 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
7 Tizznot
Dividend : $2.20, $1.10
Won
F: 42B(6)W(56.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Kevin Myers )
After a promising start to its career with two close up finishes over 1340m, it now steps up to 1600m. That will be far more suitable and this jockey is riding a wave right now
Main Danger
9 Sonata
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 4B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie )
Down to pick up a maiden after running well on debut in December at Ruakaka. Michael McNab takes over the reins and has drawn well enough
Next Best
5 Lets All Boogie
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: x2262B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Bryce Newman )
Four seconds from just nine starts so we know the ability is there. Drawn a bit wide today so it might have to settle for a place again
Consider
2 Qacentina
F: x6535B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Thereabouts in all its runs recently and it won't to have improved much to be figuring
Longer Odds
11 Rogue Romance
F: 768B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Not much on offer in terms of the chances of the 'roughies' but this one's trainer goes well on this course