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Despite the wide draw, was only beaten a head last time at Whanganui. Extra 140m ideal today
Main Danger
2 Taupo Dancer
F: 60984B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray, Copper Belt Lodge )
Three lengths behind First Edition last time and with Craig Grylls taking the reins, looks up to closing that gap
Next Best
6 Trust Alone
Dividend : $5.10, $1.80
Won
F: 68547B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Not far off them in recent starts and that has been in stronger fields in the north
Consider
4 Magic Express
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: x3472B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Stepped up to middle distance here for the first time five weeks ago and produced its best career result into second
Longer Odds
5 Treat Yourself
F: 46747B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Bryce Newman )
Considering it was only 4 1/2 lengths behind First Edition last time, the odds look favourable and has to be our 'roughie' in the race
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 5.10
Place1 6 $ 1.80
Place2 9 $ 2.70
Place3 4 $ 1.40
Quinella 6:9 $ 51.10
Trifecta 6:9:4 $ 410.10
First4 6:9:4:2 $ 1605.40
Race 2 - Hawken Contracting Mdn
Time: 1:03 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
6 The Espy
F: x?B(3)W(57.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Andrew Forsman runner down from the north and on debut after impressive win in only trial three weeks ago. Looks to have a bit of ability
Main Danger
3 Ammirati
F: 5B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Made debut in a G3 19 days ago so clearly well thought by the Stephen Marsh stable. Better for the experience and this easier
Next Best
2 Pacific Breeze
Dividend : $4.00, $1.60
Won
F: 4B(6)W(57.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Steven Cole )
Very promising first start effort at Te Aroha three weeks ago, when well supported. Improves but wide draw to overcome
Consider
10 Shameless Star
F: 4B(1)W(55.5)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Peter Didham )
Rails draw and sure to be better for debut run into fourth
Longer Odds
4 Brave Rebel
F: 335B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Gavin Sharrock )
Could see this one run a place as it looked to be getting into its work nicely last start
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 4.00
Place1 2 $ 1.60
Place2 1 $ 4.90
Place3 8 $ 4.70
Quinella 1:2 $ 22.00
Trifecta 2:1:8 $ 326.00
First4 2:1:8:10 $ 3043.00
Double 6:2 $ 20.30
Race 3 - Sportz Bar / Jolt Mdn
Time: 1:37 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
7 Two Sigma
Dividend : $1.80, $1.20
Won
F: 2B(3)W(56.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Sam Mynott )
Sam Mynott brought this one south for its debut three weeks ago and it nearly surprised them. Takes improvement and nicely drawn today
Main Danger
2 Oscar
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 0x783B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Jo Rathbone )
Nice run to finish less than two lengths off the winner here last Friday
Next Best
6 Wild Thyme
F: 9732B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Richard McKenzie & Jordan Bassett )
Has improved in last two starts and a win isn't far away. Kate Hercock is a strong rider and will ensure it gets every chance
Consider
1 Jamaica Bay
F: x9383B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray, Copper Belt Lodge )
Four thirds from its eight starts so the ability to be in this, is there
Longer Odds
5 Miss Manutahi
F:B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Debbie Harris )
Craig Grylls rides this mare, down from the north and having its first run as a 4yo. Sure to be well prepared
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 1.80
Place1 7 $ 1.20
Place2 4 $ 5.50
Place3 2 $ 2.30
Quinella 4:7 $ 30.10
Trifecta 7:4:2 $ 251.40
First4 7:4:2:3 $ 5285.00
Race 4 - Wanganui Motors Mdn
Time: 2:13 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
6 Miss Fireball
Dividend : $1.80, $1.00
Won
F: 52B(8)W(55.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
Trained on the track by in-form trainer and would have won last time if it had got a run earlier in the straight
Main Danger
5 Our Solana
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 325B(1)W(55.5)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh brings south after three runs, having finished close up in all of them. Rails draw to assist
Next Best
8 Love Leigh
F:B(3)W(55.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Patiently handled by northern trainer with two trials months apart, it will be well prepared for debut
Consider
3 Andahar
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F:B(4)W(57.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
On debut and has gone nicely to place in all three trials, without being pushed out
Longer Odds
1 Malibu
F: 5B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Joshua Shaw )
4 1/2 lengths behind Miss Fireball when on debut and was finishing the race off nicely
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 1.80
Place1 6 $ 1.00
Place2 5 $ 1.30
Place3 3 $ 2.10
Quinella 5:6 $ 2.60
Trifecta 6:5:3 $ 8.70
First4 6:5:3:1 $ 70.70
Double 7:6 $ 4.20
Treble 2:7:6 $ 19.50
Race 5 - Devane Fencing / Neil Contracting Mdn
Time: 2:49 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
14 Morning Cocoa
Dividend : $3.10
Place
F: 67B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Andrew Forsman could have another winner here. Ran well on course when well fancied and on debut here at the end of January, before finding the opposition too tough at Pukekohe at time. No obvious winner in the race. inside draw
Main Danger
11 Zappone
F: 2B(7)W(56.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Strong chance given its good run into second on debut up north three weeks ago. Just needs to overcome wide draw
Next Best
8 Fou The Noo
Dividend : $3.00
Place
F: 3B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Crystal Lindsay )
( T-Adam Scott )
Finished on to good effect at Whanganui two weeks ago and had 'improver' written all over it. Rails draw
Consider
2 Qacentina
F: 65353B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Lisa Latta has brought good improvement from this one in recent starts and has to go into your reckoning
Longer Odds
4 Soul Catcher
F: 7x4B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Ashvin Mudhoo )
( T-Gary Vile )
Not far off them when resuming at Whanganui after a nine month spell. Looked to have matured and we should see further improvement
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 9.00
Place1 3 $ 2.60
Place2 14 $ 3.10
Place3 8 $ 3.00
Quinella 3:14 $ 51.80
Trifecta 3:14:8 $ 1038.60
First4 3:14:8:5 $ 3941.80
Race 6 - Entain/Nzb Insurance Pearl Series (Bm65)
Time: 3:24 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
8 Champagne Linda
Dividend : $5.50, $1.90
Won
F: 26x21B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
After five seconds from 12 starts, this one broke through for its maiden nearly four weeks ago, winning in style by 2 1/2 lengths. On home track today and, with rails draw, looks good EW value to go on with it
Main Danger
2 Brigit
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: x2x12B(7)W(59.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
we expected this one to win last time after trainer said it was a progressive type. Has to be given another chance
Next Best
5 Kopare
F: 1B(2)W(59.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Kurtis Pertab )
won on debut in these track conditions and will be better for the experience
Consider
6 Dramatic Miss
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 22x16B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Won maiden here when resuming and being from the Stephen Marsh stable, can't be left out
Longer Odds
3 Lady Moana
F: 4088xB(10)W(59.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
Trainer often has a winner when down from the north. Fresh up and could surprise
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 5.50
Place1 8 $ 1.90
Place2 6 $ 1.70
Place3 2 $ 1.80
Quinella 6:8 $ 11.80
Trifecta 8:6:2 $ 88.30
First4 8:6:2:10 $ 823.30
Double 3:8 $ 39.60
Race 7 - Grainhub (Bm65)
Time: 3:57 PM | Distance: 1650 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
1 Sumosaurus
Dividend : $2.30, $1.70
Won
F: 12634B(1)W(60.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-G C McKay )
Close up fourth here last Friday in a stronger field. Rails draw today should see it sit handy and finish over them
Main Danger
3 Songwriter
F: 7x10xB(7)W(59.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Promising 5yo having ts first run since December ... but from a stable with a terrific strike rate for fresh up runners
Next Best
8 Love Janie
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 35x72B(6)W(56.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Much improved run here last Friday when only beaten a head. Clearly has to be taken into consideration
Consider
4 Lemaitre
Dividend :
Place
F: 10339B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Peter Didham )
Drops back to 1600m after being given a short break and that could see it improve
Longer Odds
7 Rum Night
F: 318pxB(5)W(56.5)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
From the powerful Robbie Patterson stable and resuming after 8 month spell. Looks the best of the two 'roughies' in the race
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 2.30
Place1 1 $ 1.70
Place2 8 $ 2.30
Quinella 1:8 $ 4.60
Trifecta 1:8:4 $ 41.80
First4 1:8:4:5 $ 112.20
Race 8 - Halter (Bm65)
Time: 4:31 PM | Distance: 1650 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
7 Privy Garden
Dividend : $2.20, $1.30
Won
F: 213x3B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Looked much improved in its run when resuming and would have gone closer had it not been such a good ride on Swerve last start. Andrew Forsman can finish a good day strongly
Main Danger
4 Comedy
Dividend : $3.70
Place
F: 1290xB(6)W(59.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Harvey Wilson )
First run since Boxing Day and now dropping back from middle distance. trained on track by good trainer and early market support suggests it has been going well
Next Best
1 Hickory Jack
F: x0224B(3)W(60.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Went well when stepped up to 1600m for the first time last start and is a strong chance
Consider
2 Shameless Boy
F: 734x4B(4)W(60.0)
( J-Sima Mxothwa )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Two wins from five runs last campaign so ability is there. Trainer turns to 4kg claimer for second run this campaign
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
9 Knickerless
F: 9x242B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Has been running well and this trainer/jockey combination has a great strike rate