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Got the 'experience' on the synthetic last August and now to resume after an five month spell. Was warm favourite back then but didn't show, but sure to have developed in the interim
Main Danger
4 Hana Man
Dividend : $4.70, $2.40
Won
F:B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Janelle Millar )
Has been progressive in the tri9als and now comes to race day. Trainer is much improved and having a great season
Next Best
7 Ledhaven Cassie
Dividend :
Place
F: 2B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Murray Blue )
Was at long odds for debut two weeks ago but surprised everyone with a good finish into second. Takes improvement
Consider
6 El Jaycee
F: 4x56xB(1)W(56.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
4yo trained on the track by in-form stable. Resuming after a seven month spell but likely to be a contender from rails draw
Longer Odds
8 Bonnie Gem
F: 847x0B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Debbie Sweeney )
Short in the market when resuming and will be better for the run
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 4.70
Place1 4 $ 2.40
Place2 10 $ 6.60
Quinella 4:10 $ 57.10
Trifecta 4:10:7 $ 385.50
First4 4:10:7:8 $ 4393.80
Race 2 - Elite Aesthetics Mdn
Time: 1:06 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
8 Nkosi
F: 5B(7)W(58.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Tony Pike )
Tony Pike could be winning the first two races. This one was scratched on Wednesday after a promising performance on debut. The second and third ran in the places again on Wednesday, to frank the form
Main Danger
10 Eizus
F: 33B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Locally trained and stable has been flying in recent months. Third up and has the experience to challenge here
Next Best
4 No More Pennies
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 8xB(9)W(58.5)
( J-Tegan Newman )
( T-Peter Lock )
Northern trainer has been having success in the region. This one looks promising but wide draw a concern
Consider
1 Dudaday
F: 7x527B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Cody Cole )
The step up to 1600m might be exactly what it needs
Longer Odds
5 Pile Driver
F: 95950B(5)W(58.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Peter Lock )
Peter Lock also runs this 4yo and is better than the formline suggests
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 6.60
Place1 2 $ 2.00
Place2 7 $ 3.80
Place3 4 $ 2.00
Quinella 2:7 $ 61.50
Trifecta 2:7:4 $ 1146.10
First4 2:7:4:10 $ 3563.20
Double 4:2 $ 20.00
Race 3 - Entain/Nzb Insurance Pearl Series Mdn
Time: 1:41 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
8 Hot Mama
Dividend : $2.70, $1.60
Won
F: 4247B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Strong trainer/jockey partnership that looks likely to win with the advantage of its home track. Has been withing two lengths of the winner in all four starts, so the ability is there
Main Danger
6 Girl Talk
F: 622B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Stephen Nickalls )
Terrific run at Waverley last time when tried to lead them all the way, having been stepped up to 1650m for the first time, and coming out of gate 11. Just got found out close to home
Next Best
2 Marketa
Dividend : $4.10
Place
F: 4B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Robbie Patterson also runs this 4yo. Ran well on debut two weeks ago and rails draw to advantage today
Consider
5 Kay's Ruebe
Dividend :
Place
F: x53x5B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-John Wheeler )
Showed promise in two runs last October before being spelled. Finished close up when resuming here at the beginning of the month and will be improved
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
9 Marvie
F: 9358B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Tawhiti Hina )
Just the four runs and considered good enough by connection to run in a Listed race last time. Didn't go too badly either and chance back at this level
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 2.70
Place1 8 $ 1.60
Place2 2 $ 4.10
Quinella 2:8 $ 13.20
Trifecta 8:2:5 $ 69.60
First4 8:2:5:4 $ 457.60
Race 4 - Guize Mens & Womenwear Mdn
Time: 2:16 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
6 Anton
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 2x45B(3)W(58.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Glen Old )
We had it in our selections, in a stronger field, on Wednesday but it was scratched. Particularly liked the look of it two back and with improvement, hard to beat today
Main Danger
10 Kopare
Dividend : $4.30, $1.60
Won
F:B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Kurtis Pertab )
From a stable that generally has them 'ready to win' when fresh up. Has looked promising in winning two trials and win wouldn't surprise
Next Best
9 Ma Te Wa
F:B(10)W(58.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
This formidable trainer/jockey partnership on home track and sure to be well prepared. Unlucky to have drawn so wide
Consider
12 Surprise Inside
F: 7B(10)W(56.0)
( J-- )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
One run was at Ruakaka when it ran well considering it was drawn so wide. Had support that day and should be watched
Longer Odds
8 Gamble
Dividend : $3.70
Place
F: 0xB(2)W(58.0)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Sam Mynott )
Only run was last September and subsequently spelled. Well drawn and expect significant improvement
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 4.30
Place1 10 $ 1.60
Place2 6 $ 1.50
Place3 8 $ 3.70
Quinella 6:10 $ 10.70
Trifecta 10:6:8 $ 149.60
First4 10:6:8:9 $ 551.00
Double 8:10 $ 8.30
Treble 2:8:10 $ 94.60
Race 5 - Jamie Gemmell Collective First National Real Estate Hcp (60)
Time: 2:51 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
5 Tudor Fisk
F: 1x674B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Sima Mxothwa )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
This one looks the EW value in a race that it is hard to get excited about. Trained on the track and drops back from Stakes race
Main Danger
3 Manawa
F: 0x00xB(2)W(58.5)
( J-Ngakau Hailey )
( T-John Bell )
Fresh up and John bell has had a few win in this state in the last couple of months. Very weak field
Next Best
8 Prefer You
Dividend : $10.20, $4.00
Won
F: 795B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Peter Rudkin )
Paying $76 last time, its third career run. Trainer has turned to Craig Grylls to take it up a level or two
Consider
2 Horonuku
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 7x358B(1)W(59.0)
( J-Tegan Newman )
( T-Trudy & Vaughan Keegan )
Trained nearby and stable often picks up a winner at this course. Has a bit of ability. Rails draw
Longer Odds
7 Rubellite
Dividend :
Place
F: 28568B(7)W(55.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Ian George )
Down from the north and on the quick back up from last week, a good sign
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 10.20
Place1 8 $ 4.00
Place2 2 $ 1.60
Quinella 2:8 $ 16.10
Trifecta 8:2:7 $ 144.50
First4 8:2:7:5 $ 482.40
Race 6 - Htl Group Mdn
Time: 3:36 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
1 Sir Bruce
Dividend : $2.20, $1.20
Won
F: x3292B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Such are the fields today, we're expecting a lot of the favourites to win. And this one looks to have clear credentials for this, having lost out in a tight photo finish in a conditions race last time
Main Danger
7 Lucan
Dividend : $3.00
Place
F: 6606B(4)W(58.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Debbie Sweeney )
Only the four runs to date so open to improvement. Wasn't far off the winner in a competitive maiden at Tauranga last time
Next Best
3 Lovely Friends
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 2x652B(6)W(58.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Paul Richards )
Good run last time and a win isn't far away
Consider
2 Side Piece
F: 22693B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Tawhiti Hina )
Three times second in its 11 starts so the ability to win is there. Only a neck behind Sir Bruce here two weeks ago
Longer Odds
10 Satin Doll
F: x0447B(11)W(56.5)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Sam Mynott )
Somewhat surprised this 16 start maiden still hasn't won a race, as its overall form isn't that bad. Rory Hutchings certainly adds to its chances today
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 2.20
Place1 1 $ 1.20
Place2 3 $ 1.80
Place3 7 $ 3.00
Quinella 1:3 $ 4.70
Trifecta 1:3:7 $ 60.80
First4 1:3:7:9 $ 368.80
Double 8:1 $ 13.70
Race 7 - Nicci Goodin Designer Florist Hcp (60)
Time: 4:12 PM | Distance: 1800 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
9 Hayate
F: 66x90B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Has been travelling a bit this campaign. Third up this campaign and Craig Grylls now takes the reins for Te Akau runner
Main Danger
3 Smartroad
F: 7x576B(6)W(59.5)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Locally trained and on the quick back up from Sunday. Slow away in last race and never a winning chance thereafter, and has extra 200m today
Next Best
2 Magnastar
F: 46x86B(5)W(59.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Andrew Forsman brings south and that has to be respected. Drops back from Stakes race and will be fitter now third up
Consider
8 Matetsi
Dividend : $5.60
Place
F: 60x85B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Bailey Rogerson )
( T-Steven Cole )
Although fifth last start, was only three lengths off the winner. Rails draw and this easier than Ruakaka
Longer Odds
11 Freyja's Goddess
Dividend : $3.90
Place
F: 8x608B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Tegan Newman )
( T-Trudy & Vaughan Keegan )
Best race for sometime last start. Trained nearby and not without a chance
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 8.90
Place1 4 $ 3.10
Place2 11 $ 3.90
Place3 8 $ 5.60
Quinella 4:11 $ 43.20
Trifecta 4:11:8 $ 1211.90
First4 4:11:8:5 $ 4288.60
Race 8 - Stephanie Murray Mortgages (Bm75)
Time: 4:44 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
5 Charmario
F: x0028B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Sam Mynott )
Trainer holds a strong hand in this race and either could win. Stablemate beat it 1 1/2 lengths when they last raced four weeks ago but this one might have more upside
Main Danger
3 Ardroe
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: x4071B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Bolted in last start and third has gone on to win well since, franking the form
Next Best
8 Not Straight Laced
F: 11x42B(3)W(54.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that ran the talented Irish Legacy to less than a length last time. well drawn and Craig Grylls rides
Consider
6 Aquilifer
Dividend : $2.90, $1.70
Won
F: 36213B(4)W(55.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Sam Mynott )
Sam Mynott's other runner and can't be left out of calculations, such is its recent form
Longer Odds
1 Kana
F: x8540B(6)W(59.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Peter Didham )
Best performed runner in the field and, with the stable going better, might be close to showing something