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After showing a lot of promise with two seconds over 1600m. this 5yo now steps up to 2200m for its third career run. Will be surprised if it doesn't win for good Whanganui trainer and top apprentice
Main Danger
2 Chance Taken
Dividend : $2.50, $1.10
Won
F: 6443B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Matthew Eales )
Improved effort to finish two lengths behind Overdraft here three weeks ago, with Craig Grylls sticking
Next Best
7 Shockiff
F: 54436B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Mark Oulaghan )
Only 6th last time at Whanganui when four lengths off the winner, but that was a stronger field than this
Consider
12 Rogue Romance
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: 76847B(8)W(56.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Lisa Latta )
There's a number of runners that were in the race that Fashion Savvy won and through that, this one rates a closer look
Longer Odds
6 Predecessor
F: 70074B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Ulrika Holmquist )
( T-Joshua Shaw )
Showing better signs recently and this is a good jockey on the reins
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 2.50
Place1 2 $ 1.10
Place2 1 $ 1.70
Place3 12 $ 2.70
Quinella 1:2 $ 2.60
Trifecta 2:1:12 $ 42.10
First4 2:1:12:6 $ 142.90
Race 2 - Property Brokers - Whanganui Mdn
Time: 2:37 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
1 Oscar
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: x7833B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Jo Rathbone )
Whanganui trainer has this one on the up and returns to the track after close up finishes here in its last two. Scratching provide it with winning opportunity
Main Danger
5 Swiss Belt
F: x4965B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray, Copper Belt Lodge )
Only 3/4 length behind Oscar here three weeks ago so comparative odds are generous
Next Best
2 Procul Boy
Dividend : $2.90, $1.70
Won
F:B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Gail Temperton )
On debut after trials. Poor race after scratching so many chances
Consider
3 Tokyodome
F: 50x7xB(2)W(58.5)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Deborah Parry )
Can be considered in field decimated by overnight scratchings
Longer Odds
10 Rubydubydo
F: 8B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Tony Dravitzki )
Looks best of the other two, but that's not saying it can win
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 2.90
Place1 2 $ 1.70
Place2 1 $ 1.40
Quinella 1:2 $ 3.30
Trifecta 2:1:9 $ 38.90
First4 2:1:9:5 $ 91.10
Race 3 - Treadwell Gordon Mdn
Time: 3:14 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
10 Big Exit
F: 739x0B(3)W(56.0)
( J-Ulrika Holmquist )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Andrew Forsman 3yo down from the north, and we like the booking of Ulrika. Finished last when resuming three weeks ago but given its been backed down to 7's, after opening at 16's, it has clearly gone well since
Main Danger
1 John Doe
F: 4B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Oulaghan )
Went out favourite on debut here three weeks ago after winning both trials prior. Will be better for the experience and Craig Grylls sticks
Next Best
5 Spring Moon
F: 32B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Jo Rathbone )
Another strong chance for this Whanganui trainer/jockey duo, after being well backed and finishing close up in two starts to date. Rails draw
Consider
7 Marketa
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 42B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Third up after going well in first two runs. Top trainer
Longer Odds
8 Lady Anglesea
Dividend : $34.50, $8.00
Won
F: 0x0B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Can only improve on previous runs
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 34.50
Place1 8 $ 8.00
Place2 7 $ 1.60
Quinella 7:8 $ 87.80
Trifecta 8:7:3 $ 689.40
First4 8:7:3:1 $ 4849.60
Double 2:8 $ 104.50
Race 4 - Taranaki Wanganui Nztba Mdn
Time: 3:53 PM | Distance: 1650 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
3 Black Sea
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 6B(6)W(57.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
Home track and with trainer who has been running hot all season. This looks like another, having finished strongly after getting back here on debut and now up to 1650m
Main Danger
2 Scandalize
Dividend : $4.80, $2.30
Won
F: 4439B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Ulrika Holmquist )
( T-Matthew Eales )
Best run to date was at Otaki in January when allowed to take them along in front. Rails draw today gives it that chance again
Next Best
6 Honoka
Dividend :
Place
F: 82B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Although at long odds on both occasions, has run promisingly in two starts. Clearly owns a bit of ability
Consider
9 Full Of Happiness
F: 7xB(4)W(55.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Down from the north and chance on Heavy track
Longer Odds
12 Sea Of Tranquility
F: 7B(2)W(55.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Chrissy Bambry )
Will be much better for run on debut
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 4.80
Place1 2 $ 2.30
Place2 3 $ 1.20
Quinella 2:3 $ 3.20
Trifecta 2:3:6 $ 21.30
First4 2:3:6:9 $ 43.20
Treble 2:8:2 $ 677.20
Race 5 - Nutrinza - Animal Nutrition
Time: 4:24 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
5 Moon Rocket
Dividend :
Place
F: 524x7B(1)W(59.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau have come south after its resuming run at Taupo and it will better for the run and surely find this easier
Main Danger
4 Mister Fletcher
Dividend : $5.50, $1.70
Won
F: 2901B(4)W(59.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
Locally trained by in-form trainer and you had to like the way it went about its task and won here two weeks ago. Has upside
Next Best
3 Shameless Boy
F: 34x45B(2)W(59.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Best judged on its run behind Steal My Thunder two back, when beaten just 2 1/2 lengths
Consider
8 Littleredcorvette
F: x6620B(5)W(54.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Suzy Gordon )
Never one to dismiss its chances, its honestly will always give it a chance. Looks the best of the 'roughies'
Longer Odds
9 Gurtlyn
Dividend : $4.40
Place
F: 760x0B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Allen Baker )
Needs to improve but place chance after scratchings
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 5.50
Place1 4 $ 1.70
Place2 9 $ 4.40
Quinella 4:9 $ 22.10
Trifecta 4:9:5 $ 150.70
First4 4:9:5:8 $ 248.10
Double 2:4 $ 13.30
Race 6 - Nick O'leary Farrier Hcp
Time: 4:59 PM | Distance: 1650 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
6 Vespacian
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 26939B(6)W(57.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Niall Quinn )
Nothing really stands out here and this one, dropping back to 1650m, comes into play. Just 2 1/2 lengths behind Just Charlie here two back and repeat of that might work
Main Danger
1 Coney Island
Dividend : $2.20, $1.40
Won
F: 180x7B(4)W(60.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Stable jockey resumes the partnership here and knows the horse well. Should be in the finish
Next Best
5 Main Street
F: 900x0B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Ulrika Holmquist )
( T-Mark Oulaghan )
We're likely to see good improvement here after its resuming run. Rails draw
Consider
7 Ronin Porotene
Dividend :
Place
F: 8567xB(2)W(57.5)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Trudy & Vaughan Keegan )
Trained nearby. Resuming and stable gets share of winners at this regions meetings
Longer Odds
8 Schuski
F: 8x2x5B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Clare Dravitzki )
Won maiden here and better for recent run
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 2.20
Place1 1 $ 1.40
Place2 6 $ 2.30
Quinella 1:6 $ 3.60
Trifecta 1:6:7 $ 18.50
First4 1:6:7:5 $ 41.20
Race 7 - Cd Trainers Golf Tournament 28Th March Mdn
Time: 5:34 PM | Distance: 1650 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
4 Guzzler
F: x76x4B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Sam Lennox )
Had support when resuming here two weeks ago. better for that and this is a small stable that has to be followed on this course
Main Danger
8 Whooshka
F: 94552B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Unlucky not to win at Otaki when nod didn't go its way in tight photo finish. Senior jockey rides and will give it every chance
Next Best
10 Cyndi's Trucolours
F: 70xB(2)W(56.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Chrissy Bambry )
Interested to note Lily Sutherland booked for the ride here
Consider
13 Rainbow Delight
Dividend : $10.70, $2.90
Won
F: 000x0B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Down from the north. Last raced in Hong Kong a year ago and has had one run for Andrew Forsman since resuming here
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
3 Dark And Dusty
F: 964B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Stephen Nickalls )
Locally trained that has improved in all three runs. Scratchings bring it into play