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2 1/2 lengths behind Lachie when resuming two weeks ago and that one was a good winner yesterday, franking the form. Mick dee rides
Next Best
4 This Time Girl
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 51x53B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Hollie Wynyard )
Holly training has gone to another level since she branched out on her own and this one looks very promising
Consider
1 Eye Candy
Dividend :
Place
F: 25192B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Kevin Stott )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
This stable has been running hot for a while now and they'll be sure to have it tuned up for this
Longer Odds
3 Skymax
F: 36554B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Daniel Moor )
( T-Graeme & Debbie Rogerson )
Just in behind Eye Candy two back at New Plymouth so odds look favourable here
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 2.20
Place1 2 $ 1.70
Place2 4 $ 2.10
Quinella 2:4 $ 4.00
Trifecta 2:4:1 $ 18.20
First4 2:4:1:7 $ 115.50
Double 5:2 $ 10.30
Race 3 - Haunui Farm Kings Plate (G3)
Time: 1:35 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 250000
Top Pick
5 Alabama Lass
Dividend : $1.70, $1.50
Won
F: 112x2B(3)W(53.0)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Ken & Bev Kelso )
Showed it had retained its class that it showed as a 2yo to just get nosed out when resuming in the g1 Railway. Will be better for that and can get its revenge today
Main Danger
1 Crocetti
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 7x431B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Danny Walker & Arron Tata )
Made it win nine from just the 13 starts when putting in a gutsy performance to outmuscle Alabama Lass last start. Sure to give it a run for its money again today
Next Best
3 Babylon Berlin
F: 15145B(6)W(54.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
what a genuine mare this 7yo is. Only 3/4 length off the other two in the Railway and does look to have the beating of the others, if running to form
Consider
2 Sacred Satono
Dividend :
Place
F: x2429B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Bruce Wallace & Grant Cooksley )
Finished a bit off them in the Railway but looks sure to beat the other two runners
Longer Odds
4 Midnight Edition
F: 52581B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Bruce Wallbank )
Unlikely to be a factor in the finish but if you're looking for a 'roughie', this is your one to include
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 1.70
Place1 5 $ 1.50
Place2 1 $ 1.80
Quinella 1:5 $ 1.60
Trifecta 5:1:2 $ 8.80
First4 5:1:2:3 $ 11.40
Double 2:5 $ 2.40
Treble 5:2:5 $ 42.30
Race 4 - Sistema Stakes (G1)
Time: 2:13 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 550000
Top Pick
1 Return To Conquer
Dividend : $1.70, $1.20
Won
F: 1x11B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Blake Shinn )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Unbeaten in three starts and this Te Akau runner does look to have the x-factor, pulling out that bit extra when it needed to last time
Main Danger
2 He Who Dares
F: 12B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
This one gives Te Akau a strong hand in the race and was up to the challenge against stablemate Return To Conquer three weeks ago. Likely to keep it honest again today
Next Best
9 Lucy In The Sky
F: 1B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Tony Pike )
Warm favourite on debut when winning out of the Tony Pike stable. This tougher but obviously has upside from that first run
Consider
8 Miss Ziggy
F: 24532B(10)W(55.0)
( J-Daniel Moor )
( T-Andrew Carston )
South Island filly that has been taking on the best in the north in last few starts. Trainer turns to Australian jockey to get further improvement
Longer Odds
7 To Cap It All
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 12B(8)W(55.0)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Very gutsy performance to come back and win the Wellesley at Trentham on debut and then just 1/2 length behind El Dorado at Matamata
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 1.70
Place1 1 $ 1.20
Place2 4 $ 6.20
Place3 7 $ 1.80
Quinella 1:4 $ 22.10
Trifecta 1:4:7 $ 140.50
First4 1:4:7:11 $ 1382.20
Double 5:1 $ 2.30
Race 5 - Hkjc World Pool Nz Thoroughbred Breeders' Stakes (G1)
Time: 2:47 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 600000
Top Pick
1 Legarto
Dividend : $1.10
Place
F: 126x1B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Ken & Bev Kelso )
Superb training feat to finish over them when resuming after nearly a year off the track three weeks ago. Simply, will be too good for this field
Main Danger
5 Konasana
F: 63114B(10)W(57.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Chris Waller )
Very good galloper out of the Chris Waller stable in Australia, that won the G2 Westbury in late January.That was a good field and has since finished close up when up to the 1600m. The wide draw a bit of a concern
Next Best
7 Acquarello
F: 12162B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Tony Pike )
Outrun in the latter stages by Legarto last time, but clear of the others. Michael McNab is back on the reins today
Consider
2 Belclare
F: 10x05B(12)W(57.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Lisa Latta )
High quality mare and winner of over $2.4m, it returned from Australia and ran well to finish in behind them. Third up this campaign now and won't be far away at the finish
Longer Odds
11 Jaarffi
Dividend : $4.60
Place
F: 50257B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance Noble )
Hard to see it winning but does own a fair bit of ability and could sneak into the places
We said after it won three starts back that we thought Stephen Marsh had taken it to another level and so it has proved. It's a good horse that can handle coming back in distance, and especially at Group level, and its style of racing really puts the pressure on the other runners
Main Danger
8 Qali Al Farrasha
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 12222B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Blake Shinn )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Seven career seconds so really does deserve to have won more. Good performance to be the one to chase home El Vencedor last time over the 1600m and up in distance should suit, now third up
Next Best
6 La Crique
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 21222B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Simon & Katrina Alexander )
Classy 6yo mare and so, so honest. Has to be in the mix in a terrific race
Consider
7 Orchestral
F: 0x413B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Seems to be just short of its 3yo form where it dominated for a stage. Won't take much improvement to be there at the end
Longer Odds
2 Whangaehu
F: 61313B(6)W(59.0)
( J-Mick Dee )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
What a remarkable run Bill Thurlow from Waverley has had. He was so proud of this one's run last time
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 1.40
Place1 1 $ 1.00
Place2 6 $ 1.50
Place3 8 $ 1.70
Quinella 1:6 $ 3.50
Trifecta 1:6:8 $ 12.80
First4 1:6:8:2 $ 87.00
Double 6:1 $ 72.80
Treble 1:6:1 $ 134.70
Race 7 - Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (G2)
Time: 3:57 PM | Distance: 3200 m | Prize $ 600000
Top Pick
1 Interpretation
Dividend : $2.60
Place
F: 20276B(1)W(59.0)
( J-Blake Shinn )
( T-Ciaron Maher )
Came over from Australia and targeted the Wellington Cup, finishing five lengths off the winner. Beaten less than two lengths in the Avondale Cup over 2400m but back to this distance a plus. Blake Shinn is the winning factor
Main Danger
11 Tajanis
Dividend : $1.10
Place
F: 12411B(2)W(53.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Chris Waller )
Australia has a strong hand in the race with Chris Waller choosing to bring this 5yo across. We respect his judgment
Next Best
6 About Time
F: 41112B(16)W(53.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance Noble )
Would have rated higher but for the gate 17 draw. That could see it drop back earlier so it will be a case of what sort of run it gets from there. Has more ability than most here
Consider
5 Blue Sky At Night
F: 11091B(3)W(53.0)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Shelley Hale )
A winner of the G3 Avondale Cup, this 7yo has really come of age over the last year. Well drawn for a good run and it could show further progress here
Longer Odds
8 Nest Egg
F: 80603B(11)W(53.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Just two lengths off the winner in the Wellington Cup so we know it goes the distance. Astute trainer will have it trained to the minute
$3.5m in stakemoney here and the Aussies are here to take their share ... and some. The mere mention of former kiwi galloper Mr Brightside says 'class' and this one ran it to 1 3/4 lengths just two weeks ago. That should be too good for this field
Main Danger
7 Perfumist
F: 11112B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Ashley Morgan )
( T-Bjorn Baker )
Former kiwi trainer Bjorn Baker comes over with a lot of confidence, with his 3yo riding a wave right now. Of five career wins, four have come in its last five starts. Inside draw is a bonus
Next Best
8 Damask Rose
Dividend : $5.20, $1.50
Won
F: 3x161B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Blake Shinn )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
This Te Akau 3yo filly looks like NZ's best chance. Trained to the minute, the style of its win over 1600m in last January caught the eye and Blake Shinn remains on the reins
Consider
2 Public Attention
F: 25x14B(14)W(58.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr )
Wiremu Pinn has picked up the ride on this Aussie contender and it would have been rated higher but for the wide draw. Class might see it still win
Longer Odds
9 Pivotal Ten
F: 11111B(12)W(56.5)
( J-Samantha Wynne )
( T-Samantha Wynne )
Southern 370 filly that has been leading them a merry dance in recent Guineas races and is yet to be tested. Might be up to the task today?
Former NZ trainers brought this 3yo with the NZ Derby the target and have picked up the G2 Avondale Guineas on the way there. Will be even better today, with the extra distance perfect
Main Danger
5 Oceana Dream
F: 113B(1)W(57.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
A serious contender. After winning its first two races, it was a big ask to step up to 2100m and G2 company two weeks ago ... but didn't it just show up. Looks likely to run out the 2400m
Next Best
4 Willydoit
Dividend : $3.70, $1.90
Won
F: 31110B(14)W(57.0)
( J-Mick Dee )
( T-Shaun & Emma Clotworthy )
long time Derby favourite, doubts were cast on its ability to take this out last start when failing to be a winning chance after getting back early. We fear the wide draw might see more of the same today but no doubting it has the class to win
Consider
2 Tuxedo
F: 11221B(16)W(57.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
In the first two in all five starts, it took the step up to 200om in its stride when winning the Waikato Guineas last start. Stable is having a great season
Longer Odds
11 Golden Century
Dividend : $6.30
Place
F: 32248B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Tony Pike )
Albeit still a maiden, Tony Pike has always said the Derby was its objective and its build up has been good
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 3.70
Place1 4 $ 1.90
Place2 1 $ 2.40
Place3 11 $ 6.30
Quinella 1:4 $ 21.30
Trifecta 4:1:11 $ 518.80
First4 4:1:11:8 $ 6412.40
Double 8:4 $ 18.00
Treble 16:8:4 $ 896.50
Race 10 - Windsor Park Stud 3Yo Trophy
Time: 5:42 PM | Distance: 1500 m | Prize $ 100000
Top Pick
5 Peerless
F: 851B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Daniel Moor )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
It could be a big day for this Australian rider, Daniel Moor, who has been handed the reins on this promising 3yo. It won its maiden back in January at only its third start and has had some subsequent winners behind. Stable will be sure to have it 'win ready'
Main Danger
1 Tardelli
Dividend : $2.20, $1.40
Won
F: x1323B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Won when resuming just prior to Christmas and has been close up in all races since. Looks sure to be in the mix
Next Best
2 Class
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 22373B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Blake Shinn )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Third to Willydoit on New Years Day and that's the Derby favourite! Beaten just over 1/2 length by a good one last time and has to be taken into reckoning
Consider
9 Tristar
F: 08x10B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Excusing last run in Listed race. Nice effort to win fresh up in January and formidable trainer/jockey combination
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
4 Arundel Castle
F: 145x5B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Kevin Stott )
( T-Tony Pike )
From a stable for the big occasion and sure to give a good account of itself