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Looks suited to the mile for the first time after two nice performances over 1200m
Main Danger
2 Perspective
Dividend : $5.70, $2.00
Won
F: x5334B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Darryn & Briar Weatherley )
Back to the mile but has a good finish on him and a local which must be considered
Next Best
10 Daring Dame
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 3B(6)W(56.0)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Lance Noble )
A nice debut for third and will appreciate the step up the mile here today
Consider
5 Iamexcitement
F: 4B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Kevin Stott )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Should race well left handed when trained on the track. Bit green right handed on debut but stuck on well when fourth
Longer Odds
4 Emphatic
F: x4540B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Lynsey Satherley )
( T-Jason Price )
Senior rider and left handed could make the difference when struggling to corner last start. Run was very good two back
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 5.70
Place1 2 $ 2.00
Place2 10 $ 1.70
Place3 1 $ 2.10
Quinella 2:10 $ 9.40
Trifecta 2:10:1 $ 82.90
First4 2:10:1:3 $ 851.80
Race 2 - Mimico Mdn
Time: 1:19 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
1 Captain Stan
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 3262B(4)W(58.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Stephen Autridge )
Good second last start and with the Blinkers going on looks a nice chance to go one better
Main Danger
2 St Giles
Dividend : $6.20, $2.00
Won
F: 34x2B(7)W(58.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Cody Cole )
Another who was good in second at his last start. Rates the main danger
Next Best
11 My Sharona
F: 45253B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Always running on in her races and looks another honest effort
Consider
5 Jonson
F:B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Chad Ormsby )
Money is on this runner which must be respected. Fair in all 3 trials
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
10 Aladdins Jem
F:B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Kevin Stott )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Made good ground in latest trial when winning. Could be the value play
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 6.20
Place1 2 $ 2.00
Place2 7 $ 1.70
Place3 1 $ 1.40
Quinella 2:7 $ 12.80
Trifecta 2:7:1 $ 65.50
First4 2:7:1:10 $ 1186.20
Double 2:2 $ 10.60
Race 3 - Colchester (Bm65)
Time: 1:51 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
9 Glorafilia
F: 24461B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Hollie Wynyard )
Led all the way to score at Taranaki. We expect similar tactics here
Main Danger
8 Fun Never Sets
F: 16040B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Kylie Hoskin )
Back from the Karaka Mile and rises in trip. Looks a suitable race here
Next Best
7 All Shook Up
F: 53004B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Tegan Newman )
( T-Stephen Ralph )
Ran on well for fourth last time and must be considered in calculations
Consider
10 Mid Ocean
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 139B(10)W(56.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Benjamin King )
Faces a big rise in trip but I think her work late had merit last time and like her age against this lot
Longer Odds
3 You Know
F: 80891B(12)W(59.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Gavin Opie )
Last start winner who can give some cheek here at longer odds
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 4.40
Place1 5 $ 1.80
Place2 10 $ 1.90
Place3 11 $ 13.20
Quinella 5:10 $ 11.00
Trifecta 5:10:11 $ 1149.90
First4 5:10:11:9 $ 7857.20
Race 4 - Matamata Function Centre Hcp
Time: 2:24 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
2 Lingjun Xiongfeng
F: x3129B(5)W(59.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Had no luck last time and with luck I think could have filled a placing. With luck here he should go very close
Main Danger
5 Sassy Lass
F: 18240B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
The race was not run to suit last time after a run of consistent Cup form. We expect a race that will suit here
Next Best
6 Doddle
Dividend : $8.00, $2.50
Won
F: 62120B(9)W(55.5)
( J-Tegan Newman )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Taupo Cup winner who expected the same as Sassy Lass. Race not run to suit more speed expected here
Consider
8 Giacomo
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 44633B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Peter & Shaun McKay )
On speed runner who is in a tougher race but in good honest form
Longer Odds
4 Chevron
F: 26x00B(8)W(57.5)
( J-Nichola Yuen )
( T-Chris Gibbs )
Many pluses for this runner. Up to a suitable trip at a track he has won previously. Apprentice claim with Blinkers on and expected on the speed
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 8.00
Place1 6 $ 2.50
Place2 8 $ 1.40
Place3 3 $ 4.70
Quinella 6:8 $ 11.70
Trifecta 6:8:3 $ 372.60
First4 6:8:3:1 $ 2662.00
Double 5:6 $ 36.70
Treble 2:5:6 $ 273.20
Race 5 - Fairview Matamata (Bm75)
Time: 3:00 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
7 Egyptian Queen
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 42152B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Interested to see Te akau turn to Ryan Elliot to get the job done here. Is running better this campaign and favoured by the rails draw today
Main Danger
9 Miss Bo Peep
F: x1151B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Made it three wins from five starts last time and will be in the winners enclosure again very soon, maybe today. But wide draw makes things difficult here
Next Best
4 December
Dividend : $3.50, $1.40
Won
F: x5x24B(8)W(59.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
4yo that owns a lot of ability but is also disadvantaged by the wide draw
Consider
10 Bella Voce
F: 4411xB(6)W(56.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Resumes after a three month break and will have developed in that period. Michael McNab rides for Te Akau
Longer Odds
2 Pippy
F: 428x3B(8)W(60.0)
( J-Tegan Newman )
( T-Chris Gibbs )
Terrific run when resuming, coming to challenge and looking likely at one stage. Will be improved for the run
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 3.50
Place1 4 $ 1.40
Place2 3 $ 3.00
Place3 7 $ 1.70
Quinella 3:4 $ 18.90
Trifecta 4:3:7 $ 103.30
First4 4:3:7:11 $ 869.20
Race 6 - Mitre 10 Matamata (Bm65)
Time: 3:38 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
9 High Elation
F: 21B(10)W(57.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
So impressive last start when winning by seven lengths over 1200mm. Was going away again at the finish so the 1400m should not pose a problem. Wide draw the only concern
Main Danger
11 Sabrina Hall
F: 6731B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Well supported when resuming from a short break and came away for an emphatic win. Sure to take improvement and this stable continues its hot form
Next Best
7 Strange Love
F: 02002B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Peter & Shaun McKay )
Dropped back to 1400m last start and that brought out an improved run. Stable is going better recently
Consider
4 Tossuforit
F: 03222B(6)W(59.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Had its chance last time but couldn't get to swerve. Likely to be in the places
Longer Odds
1 Jaffira
F: 1x766B(1)W(60.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Another runner from the in-form O'Sullivan/Scott stable and after three runs, is showing signs that it could well be in the finish here
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 9.40
Place1 12 $ 2.50
Place2 2 $ 2.10
Place3 5 $ 3.30
Quinella 2:12 $ 28.70
Trifecta 12:2:5 $ 727.80
First4 12:2:5:4 $ 4551.10
Double 4:12 $ 29.60
Race 7 - Comag Wairere Falls Classic
Time: 4:11 PM | Distance: 1500 m | Prize $ 350000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
11 Frostfair
F: 11104B(11)W(53.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Lance Noble )
Came home better than anything else in a Listed race behind Legarto last start, after getting back early. Craig Grylls now takes over
Main Danger
5 Navigator
F: 23x39B(3)W(58.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Cody Cole )
Will find this easier than G1 class last time and with a good draw, can bounce back into contention
Next Best
7 Herbert
Dividend : $10.80, $3.10
Won
F: 20811B(14)W(55.0)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-John Wheeler )
We've always rated this John Wheeler runner and it is now showing its true ability. Won the Taranaki Cup with a strong finishing run last time and there's more upside
Consider
2 Kopua
F: 131x2B(7)W(59.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Kevin Myers prepares his horses to perfection and it simply can't be left out of your calculations here
Longer Odds
4 Shamus
F: 18620B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Moira & Kieran Murdoch )
With Sam Spratt continuing to ride a wave this season, it wouldn't surprise us to see it there at the business end
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 10.80
Place1 7 $ 3.10
Place2 8 $ 5.00
Place3 10 $ 10.40
Quinella 7:8 $ 137.50
Trifecta 7:8:10 $ 4272.50
First4 7:8:10:11 $ 7970.30
Race 8 - Ancroft Developments (Bm75)
Time: 4:45 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
4 Desert Mystic
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: x5111B(8)W(60.5)
( J-Kevin Stott )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Our Top Pick last time and duly won like good horse in the making, here two weeks ago. Has gone to another level this campaign and its not finished yet
Main Danger
3 Leroy Brown
Dividend : $9.20, $3.00
Won
F: 24115B(10)W(61.0)
( J-Ulrika Holmquist )
( T-Stephen Ralph )
Four lengths behind Desert Mystic last time, after winning two prior. That's a decent yardstick for this
Next Best
7 Val Di Zoldo
Dividend : $3.60
Place
F: 476x4B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Tony Pike )
Second up for the Tony
Consider
10 Kealoha
F: 13206B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Paul Richards )
Paul Richards runners have been going well and with Sam Spratt on the reins, you wouldn't want to overlook it
Longer Odds
2 Aotea Lad
F: 066x5B(7)W(63.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Very genuine and will be so much better for run at the beginning of last month