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We like the look of this one and was always going to be better over middle distance. Gets its chance today from rails draw, and 2kg claim
Main Danger
1 Lovely Friends
Dividend : $2.50, $1.30
Won
F: x6522B(2)W(58.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Paul Richards )
Three seconds from eight starts suggests a win is probable, and went well when stepped up to 2000m last time
Next Best
9 Lucan
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 66063B(9)W(58.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Debbie Sweeney )
Finished alongside Lovely Friends at New Plymouth when up to 2000m for the first time, so rates as the value bet
Consider
6 Denver
Dividend : $3.90
Place
F: 698B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Danica Guy )
Although eighth last start, was only 2 1/2 lengths off the winner. Improver and Craig Grylls sticks
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
4 Rum And Rumour
F: 00563B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Tegan Newman )
( T-Stephen Ralph )
Two lengths of Shockabella last time and we think that one has good prospects
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 2.50
Place1 1 $ 1.30
Place2 6 $ 3.90
Place3 9 $ 2.20
Quinella 1:6 $ 21.00
Trifecta 1:6:9 $ 191.00
First4 1:6:9:8 $ 649.60
Race 2 - Matamata Tractors & Machinery Mdn
Time: 2:45 PM | Distance: 1050 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
5 Sister Cynane
Dividend : $1.00
Place
F: 2x2xB(8)W(55.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Certainly has the performance credentials to beat this field. Good stable continues in good form and sure to be ready to challenge
Main Danger
7 Miss Fladgate
F: 2xB(6)W(55.5)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stable comes off a terrific day last Saturday and this one could add to that success. Resuming after promising plenty in run in early January
Next Best
3 Our Beau
F: 5xB(1)W(57.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Mark Purdon )
Interesting runner trained by harness great. Will be better for experience down south and now resuming after 12 months off the track. Rails draw to advantage
Consider
8 Miriam
Dividend : $9.10, $2.00
Won
F: 9526xB(7)W(55.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Stephen Autridge )
Resuming after showing a bit of promise at the end of last year
Longer Odds
2 Nick The Greek
F:B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Stephen Autridge )
Trainer has two runners in this and that always makes things tricky
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 9.10
Place1 8 $ 2.00
Place2 5 $ 1.00
Place3 4 $ 4.40
Quinella 5:8 $ 6.00
Trifecta 8:5:4 $ 214.90
First4 8:5:4:9 $ 870.00
Double 1:8 $ 15.30
Race 3 - Akw Farrier Ltd Mdn
Time: 3:21 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
2 Hostility
Dividend : $1.00
Place
F:B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner on debut and impressive in winning both trials. Bought for $1.65m at yearling sales and should be beating this field
Main Danger
4 Tajana
Dividend : $5.40, $1.40
Won
F: 24B(1)W(55.5)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
Looks the quinella on what its shown so far., including a second to Te Akau's unbeaten Return To Conquer when on debut. Rails draw
Next Best
9 Heloisa
Dividend : $3.90
Place
F:B(7)W(55.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance Noble )
Trainer runs two in this, all on debut. Stable's preferred jockey rides so we're on its side
Consider
10 Last Hello
F:B(3)W(55.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Lance Noble )
On debut and sure to well prepared. Place at best
Longer Odds
1 Shoma
F: 45xB(2)W(57.5)
( J-Lynsey Satherley )
( T-Paul Mirabelli )
Highly tried in only two runs towards the end of last year. Resumes and well drawn
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 5.40
Place1 4 $ 1.40
Place2 2 $ 1.00
Place3 9 $ 3.90
Quinella 2:4 $ 1.80
Trifecta 4:2:9 $ 51.40
First4 4:2:9:6 $ 278.80
Race 4 - Holster Engineering Lally & Symes South Waikato Cup
Time: 3:53 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
3 Giacomo
Dividend : $1.50, $1.10
Won
F: 46332B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Peter & Shaun McKay )
Has gone well in two runs since stepping up to 2000m, and might have won if it hadn't been taken on in front. Small field and should get things its own way today
Main Danger
1 Ess Vee Are
Dividend : $3.20
Place
F: 04003B(6)W(60.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Darryn & Briar Weatherley )
Over five lengths behind Giacomo here 11 days ago but is an Open handicapper and that should see off the rest of them
Next Best
6 Santa Catalina
F: 16240B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Peter & Shaun McKay )
Full sister to Giacomo and gives the trainers a strong hand. Progressive with rails draw to advantage
Consider
2 Macthief
F: 38488B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-John Bell )
Another open handicapper that's capable on its day
Longer Odds
4 Procella
F: 10417B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Nichola Yuen )
( T-Conor And Sarah Fahy )
Two wins have come in last five starts so current form is good. Could be one for your multis
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 1.50
Place1 3 $ 1.10
Place2 1 $ 3.20
Quinella 1:3 $ 5.00
Trifecta 3:1:5 $ 34.10
First4 3:1:5:6 $ 48.70
Double 4:3 $ 8.00
Treble 8:4:3 $ 72.10
Race 5 - Nevron Farms Hcp (60)
Time: 4:30 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
3 Hot Salsa
F: 52946B(6)W(59.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-John Bell )
Has been close up in last two runs and now gets an extra 200m. Finished alongside Thedreamsnotover last time and gets 2kg claim from good apprentice this time in
Main Danger
1 Boxmoss
F: 370l3B(1)W(60.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Chris Wood )
Looked likely to rise through the grades at one stage last season but didn't go on with it. Signs of return to form last start. Rails draw
Next Best
4 Whats The One Code
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 72320B(4)W(59.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Denise Venn )
Best judged on its second to talented Desert Mystic, two back. Good draw will get it on the pace today
Consider
6 Thedreamsnotover
F: x8485B(7)W(58.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
With the Stephen Marsh stable flying at the moment, and this one showing a bit of form, can't be left out
Longer Odds
9 Matetsi
F: 0x853B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Bailey Rogerson )
( T-Steven Cole )
Fought well in the closing stages when up to 1800m last time. Drop back to 1600m better here and won't lack for stamina
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 18.00
Place1 8 $ 4.70
Place2 10 $ 3.30
Place3 4 $ 1.80
Quinella 8:10 $ 101.70
Trifecta 8:10:4 $ 2992.70
First4 8:10:4:5 $ 9774.00
Race 6 - Entain/Nzb Insurance Pearl Series Mdn
Time: 5:09 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
8 Gossip
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 2x2B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Danica Guy )
Unlucky not to have won when resuming just over two weeks ago, going close despite gate 11. With natural improvement out of that, and Craig Grylls sticking, looks the winner to us
Main Danger
11 She's A Dealer
F:B(9)W(57.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Unfortunate to have drawn so wide on debut because it certainly looked the part in winning both trials to prepare. Will be hard to beat
Next Best
1 Flanagan
Dividend : $4.10, $1.30
Won
F: 3752B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Samantha Logan )
Best run in four starts when second at Pukekohe a couple of weeks ago. Trainer has turned to Sam Spratt to get the job done
Consider
9 First Up
F: 02239B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
Twice a runner up in six starts suggests it will be winning shortly. Capable apprentice brings the 3kg claim. Scratched in an earlier race for this
Longer Odds
3 Ring Jessie
F: 00x35B(8)W(57.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Cody Cole )
Has just moved to the Cody Cole stable and so one to be watched in the future too
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 4.10
Place1 1 $ 1.30
Place2 8 $ 1.20
Place3 10 $ 1.90
Quinella 1:8 $ 3.70
Trifecta 1:8:10 $ 42.70
First4 1:8:10:9 $ 155.60
Double 8:1 $ 145.10
Race 7 - Fertco Mdn
Time: 5:50 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
1 Schmooze
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 3x535B(3)W(58.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Three runs back this campaign and well fancied in all three. With Gossip and Flanagan both opting for Race 6, this looks like a gift opportunity
Main Danger
15 Matakana Girl
F: 7x6x5B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner on home track and comes in from the wide draw, with scratchings. Weak field and has to be in it
Next Best
3 Think I Got Cha
F: 42655B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Karen Nicholson )
Hasn't raced since mid-January but was less than five lengths behind Penman then. With what that one has done since, that run is looking pretty good. Rails draw and Sam takes the reins
Consider
4 Buster Shaw
F: 28x6xB(6)W(58.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Mark Purdon )
Lightly raced 4yo and first run since September last year. Of interest is the fact that it is trained by harness great, Mark Purdon
Longer Odds
11 Inside Out
Dividend : $10.70, $3.40
Won
F:B(9)W(58.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Darryn & Briar Weatherley )
On debut. From a stable that has them ready when coming to race day, and this one has had three trials to prepare
Results
Race Dividends
Win 11 $ 10.70
Place1 11 $ 3.40
Place2 1 $ 1.50
Place3 10 $ 3.70
Quinella 1:11 $ 20.50
Trifecta 11:1:10 $ 445.20
First4 11:1:10:6 $ 6365.10
Race 8 - Blue Pacific Minerals (Bm65)
Time: 6:25 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
1 Sense Of Timing
F: 2462xB(11)W(60.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Good reputation in the Te Akau stable and highly tried last campaign. First run for eleven months but has been ready to resume for a few weeks, having travelled south to Otaki three weeks, only for the meeting to be called off
Main Danger
5 Not Straight Laced
F: x4269B(10)W(58.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau also run this one, with Craig Grylls up. Raced in a decent field in a R75 11 days ago and drops back here
Next Best
2 Tossuforit
F: 32224B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh runner with three seconds from last four starts, testimony that it should be winning soon, if not today
Consider
6 Strange Love
F: 02002B(4)W(58.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Peter & Shaun McKay )
A bit 'in or out' but looks good when in. Won a trial a week ago after being beaten less than a 1/2 length prior
Longer Odds
8 Inca Belle
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: 22364B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Yet another Te Akau runner, on home track. Has been freshened since last run at the beginning of February and has a terrific record first up