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Surely this 4yo breaks through for its first win today. Excellent efforts since stepping up to middle distance and change of jockey should do the trick
Main Danger
1 Poetic Justice
F: 22220B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Tony Pike )
This one looks nailed on to complete the quinella ... after all, it has run second in seven of twelve starts!
Next Best
6 Bucket List
F: 49B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
Just over three lengths behind Smiling Eyes last start and has upside, given this is only its third start
Consider
8 Cheval Boutique
F: 60352B(12)W(56.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Ralph Manning )
Close up finishes in last three runs says it can win this. But the wide draw could make that difficult
Longer Odds
5 Quasi
Dividend : $3.50
Place
F: x5986B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Moira & Kieran Murdoch )
Only 2 1/2 lengths behind Smiling Eyes last time so there's your value odds. We like this jockey too
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 3.10
Place1 9 $ 1.30
Place2 5 $ 3.50
Place3 10 $ 3.30
Quinella 5:9 $ 17.40
Trifecta 9:5:10 $ 374.10
First4 9:5:10:6 $ 2363.70
Race 2 - Haunui Farm Mdn
Time: 1:37 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
6 Dubai Rockin
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F:B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
On debut. Unbeaten in two trials and, with the second favourite opting for race three, it opens up the opportunity for a first up win
Main Danger
2 Deep Pursuit
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 009xB(9)W(58.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Tony Pike )
An import from Hong Kong, it raced three times over there, the last time ten months ago. Looks to have settled well here, winning its last trial to prepare
Next Best
1 Distinguished
F: 82625B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Danny Walker & Arron Tata )
A 15 start maiden but the ability is there, given it has been runner up three times
Consider
3 Mo Charaid
F:B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Terry Wenn )
A 4yo on debut, they have clearly been patient and that is probably reflected in its win in its last trial.
Longer Odds
11 Run Don't Walk
F: 847xB(13)W(56.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Three runs at the end of last year and then spelled. Sure to have matured and could surprise them
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 19.90
Place1 9 $ 3.50
Place2 6 $ 1.30
Place3 2 $ 1.80
Quinella 6:9 $ 17.70
Trifecta 9:6:2 $ 421.10
First4 9:6:2:3 $ 1664.50
Race 3 - Entain/Nzb Insurance Pearl Series Mdn
Time: 2:12 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
1 Buccino
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 37332B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall )
Has opted to run here when it looked to be a strong chance in Race 2. Best race to date was two weeks ago at Taupo when missing out in a photo finish. Craig Grylls rides from inside draw
Main Danger
6 Ziggy Stardust
F: x3x32B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Tony Pike )
3yo that will be winning very soon, if its resuming run is anything to go by. A good prospect and gets all the favours from rails draw today
Next Best
2 Lady Grey
Dividend : $5.90, $1.70
Won
F: 488x3B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall )
Good effort to finish just 1 1/2 lengths behind Buccini when resuming and will be contesting the placings here
Consider
12 Maya Bay
F: x70x0B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Moira & Kieran Murdoch )
Don't let this one's 10th placing last time put you off, as it was a decent run and finished just 3 1/2 lengths off the winner
Longer Odds
7 Kind Of Blue
Dividend : $3.60
Place
F: 338x7B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Pam Gerard runner that will be better for recent run
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 5.90
Place1 2 $ 1.70
Place2 7 $ 3.60
Place3 1 $ 1.60
Quinella 2:7 $ 44.90
Trifecta 2:7:1 $ 289.30
First4 2:7:1:12 $ 3892.00
Double 9:2 $ 76.20
Race 4 - Horizon By Skycity Hcp (60)
Time: 2:47 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
4 Goldiluxe
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 38533B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-David Greene )
Has the best form line in the race and rails draw to advantage. Warren Kennedy rides with Sam Spratt opting for Haughty
Main Danger
2 Dancing Dream
F: 29x54B(6)W(58.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Kenny Rae )
A 4yo now, it looked to be heading places as a 2yo but always seemed to find one to beat it, as its career record of one win and 8 seconds testifies. Two runs this campaign have been solid and if near peak fitness, could be the one
Next Best
10 Haughty
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 824x3B(10)W(55.0)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Conor And Sarah Fahy )
This stable is certainly performing well with its team and this one's resuming run into third was full of potential. Unfortunate to have drawn wide today
Consider
1 What A Yarn
F: 869x5B(5)W(60.0)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Chris Wood )
One win from six starts and drops back from R65. That rates it a chance
Longer Odds
3 Dealers Choice
F: 96x0xB(2)W(58.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Maxim & Samantha Van Lierde )
First race since October but a stable whose runners we like to keep an eye on
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 6.50
Place1 5 $ 2.00
Place2 10 $ 1.20
Place3 4 $ 1.50
Quinella 5:10 $ 6.50
Trifecta 5:10:4 $ 49.60
First4 5:10:4:1 $ 181.70
Treble 9:2:5 $ 640.80
Race 5 - Trackside.co.nz (Bm65)
Time: 3:20 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
6 Vistown
F: 57417B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-John Bell )
Although it won two back, it was probably a better performance last time at Ellerslie when 7th - given that it came out of gate 15 and was only beaten a length!
Main Danger
1 Our Time
Dividend : $2.50, $1.20
Won
F: 62125B(11)W(60.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Peter Lock )
Finished just ahead of Vistown last time when beaten just over 1/2 length, also out of a very wide gate. Strong contender here but Vistown is better off with the draw today
Next Best
5 Apache Anne
F: 20407B(9)W(57.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Kylie Hoskin )
Ran in the G3 Wellington Cup two back so this is a huge drop in class. Warren Kennedy rides
Consider
4 Lagisquet
F: x7730B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Jenna Mahoney )
Not a bad run in the same race as Vistown when up to 2100m for the first time
Longer Odds
7 Esperimento
F: 0x401B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Shaun & Emma Clotworthy )
From in form stable and won at 80/1 last start, in only fourth race. Steps up to 2100m now
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 2.50
Place1 1 $ 1.20
Place2 8 $ 3.00
Place3 10 $ 4.80
Quinella 1:8 $ 7.60
Trifecta 1:8:10 $ 163.40
First4 1:8:10:6 $ 538.30
Double 5:1 $ 14.10
Race 6 - Auckland Co-Op Taxis Mdn
Time: 4:00 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
10 Esperanza
F:B(3)W(55.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
3yo on debut from in form yard. OK in trials without standing out but still goes in as our Top Pick based on the odds on offer ... they're short enough to suggest there is good confidence
Main Danger
11 Merillian
Dividend : $2.80
Place
F: 80xB(7)W(55.5)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Kylie Hoskin )
Two run for experience towards the end of last year and then spelled to mature. Sam Spratt rode in recent trial and sticks for race day
Next Best
1 Force Of Law
F: 9x234B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Pam Gerard has had a great run since branching out on her own at the beginning of this season and has a winner in waiting here
Consider
6 Sista Sugar
Dividend : $6.00, $2.30
Won
F: 423B(9)W(55.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Shaun & Emma Clotworthy )
Has looked good in all three starts and sure to be thereabouts. Might just get back from wide draw though
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
5 Kirrawee
F: 0xB(10)W(57.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Chad Ormsby )
Just the one run last October and then given time to develop. We know how this stable has them ready to win when racing and its recent trial win was impressive
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 6.00
Place1 6 $ 2.30
Place2 11 $ 2.80
Place3 7 $ 3.50
Quinella 6:11 $ 23.60
Trifecta 6:11:7 $ 570.80
First4 6:11:7:10 $ 2028.40
Race 7 - Tab Mdn
Time: 4:30 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
4 Hephaestus
F: 5B(1)W(58.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Debuted here just over two weeks ago and showed plenty of promise. Was well fancied that day on the back of an impressive 7 length win at the trials and now, with that race day experience and rails draw, looks the one to beat
Main Danger
1 Led A Merry Dance
F: 5x074B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Darrel Lang )
Has been progressive in three runs this campaign and with better barrier draw today, gets its chance to show up
Next Best
10 Daring Dame
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 32B(11)W(56.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance Noble )
Looks likely to go to the post as favourite, on the back of two good runs to date. Formidable trainer/jockey partnership but the wide draw is a bit of a concern to us
Consider
12 Who Rox The House
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 9433B(6)W(56.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
A good looking 3yo filly and also with a strong trainer/jockey partnership to support its chances
Longer Odds
2 San Marco
F: 9x435B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Second runner in the race from this top stable and went well enough here a couple of weeks ago to suggest its not without a chance