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We know Stephen Marsh gives his horses time so you know when they're on debut, they're a winning chance. Won trial to prepare 10 days ago
Main Danger
1 Sweet Ice
F: 16xB(6)W(57.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-David Greene )
Thrown in the deep end in only two starts to date, the last one on New Year's Day in the G2 Eclipse. Then spelled. Performed with merit in those and will find maidens more to its liking
Next Best
4 Perfect Habit
F:B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Bridget Grylls )
( T-Mark Forbes )
On debut after showing ability in winning both its trials. From good stable
Consider
6 Mazino
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F:B(7)W(54.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh looks to have this one that is on debut and comes off a winning trial. Watch tote
Longer Odds
7 Hello Hayley
F:B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance Noble )
Very good trainer and strike rate with this jockey is one not to be dismissed. Inside draw for first start
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 4.00
Place1 5 $ 1.70
Place2 6 $ 2.30
Place3 3 $ 1.60
Quinella 5:6 $ 10.10
Trifecta 5:6:3 $ 138.40
First4 5:6:3:4 $ 867.30
Race 2 - Nikau Contractors Hcp
Time: 12:52 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 65000
Top Pick
5 Little Bit Of Love
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 60555B(8)W(54.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
As the saying goes, there's no substitute for class and in that respect, this one looks capable of winning this. Not far away in group races this year
Main Danger
1 Shamus
Dividend :
Place
F: 86205B(7)W(62.0)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Moira & Kieran Murdoch )
6yo with 8 wins from just 23 starts and it was a nice run behind Herbert three weeks ago
Next Best
6 Trobriand
F: 7x332B(6)W(54.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Went close at Taupo last time, with Little Bit of Love three lengths in arrears. Has to be in the mix
Consider
2 Chattahoochee
Dividend : $3.00
Won
F: 334x6B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Debbie Sweeney )
Will be much improved for recent run and these small fields can throw up surprises
Longer Odds
4 Karman Line
F: x6870B(3)W(56.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Has always promised a lot but not quite delivered. Will, however, find this a whole lot easier than Legarto and co at last start
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 1.10
Place1 2 $ 3.00
Place2 5 $ 1.70
Quinella 2:5 $ 6.20
Trifecta 5:2:1 $ 26.00
First4 2:5:1:4 $ 150.40
Double 5:2 $ 16.20
Race 3 - Trackside.co.nz Hcp
Time: 1:30 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 55000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
2 Suit Yourself
F: x4650B(8)W(55.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Pam Gerard must think she's been given a good opportunity in this $55k race as, although this 3yo is not yet Group class, it has been running with credit against the best 3yo's this season
Main Danger
1 Midnight Edition
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 25815B(2)W(59.0)
( J-Sam Spratt )
( T-Bruce Wallbank )
Not far away in a G3 behind Alabama Lass last start, and winner of a Stakes race prior. That's very good form against this field
Next Best
3 Atmospheric
Dividend : $3.70, $1.20
Won
F: 2x133B(9)W(54.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Cody Cole )
Just the five races so plenty of development to come. Performing well so far and unlucky to have drawn the outer
Consider
4 Victorious Warrior
F: 891B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Dean Wiles )
Surprise winner and place looks best but putting in as it really did show a good turn of foot last start
Longer Odds
5 Skiddlydoo
F: 5401B(6)W(54.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Looks the best of them if you're looking for something to boost your multis, being out of the Stephen Marsh stable and a last start winner
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 3.70
Place1 3 $ 1.20
Place2 9 $ 5.80
Place3 1 $ 1.20
Quinella 3:9 $ 73.90
Trifecta 3:9:1 $ 384.70
First4 3:9:1:4 $ 2016.40
Race 4 - Horizon By Skycity Hcp
Time: 2:01 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 65000
Top Pick
3 The Odyssey
Dividend : $2.80, $1.50
Won
F: 343x9B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
Showed marked improvement last campaign and resumed from a three month spell at the beginning of the month. Will be improved for that
Main Danger
8 Enright
F: 00423B(8)W(54.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Stuart Manning )
Goes in on the basis of one with current 'placed' form. Capable and likely to be thereabouts
Next Best
1 Drop Of Something
F: 15430B(9)W(60.0)
( J-Joe Nishizuka )
( T-Wayne Hillis )
Recent run will have sharpened it up nicely. Just beaten in a G3 over this distance in January
Consider
4 Khan Hunter
F: x4850B(6)W(57.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Antony Fuller )
was running nice races prior to its last race and can be excused its run then, when up over 3200m in the Auckland Cup
Longer Odds
2 Fly My Wey
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 418x3B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Mark Brosnan )
Another one that showed a lot of improvement last campaign and ran well when resuming
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 2.80
Place1 3 $ 1.50
Place2 2 $ 2.20
Place3 7 $ 3.30
Quinella 2:3 $ 11.40
Trifecta 3:2:7 $ 145.40
First4 3:2:7:4 $ 465.50
Double 3:3 $ 9.10
Treble 2:3:3 $ 34.70
Race 5 - Nikau Contractors (Bm65)
Time: 2:40 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 55000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
5 Interplanetary
F: 15600B(4)W(58.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Shaun & Emma Clotworthy )
Think we can overlook the two runs where it was paying over 100/1 ... and rates a strong chance on previous form and back in a R65
Main Danger
1 Gold Currency
Dividend : $8.70, $2.50
Won
F: 24531B(6)W(59.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Shaun Phelan )
Won last start at Matamata in January and now resumes after a two month spell. Looks progressive and this trainer invariably has them ready to go fresh up
Next Best
4 Ramblin' Rose
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 05236B(9)W(58.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Darrell Hollinshead )
Has to go in for honestly alone. Close up in last three races and deserves to get a win
Consider
2 Perspective
F: 53341B(1)W(59.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Darryn & Briar Weatherley )
Dropped backed to 1600m three weeks ago after being freshened and now ready to step up to the 2200m again. Craig Grylls sticks
Longer Odds
6 Phantom Dragon
F: 52526B(11)W(58.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Out of the Pam Gerard stable and that one's been going well all season. Looks worth the rish at these odds
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 8.70
Place1 1 $ 2.50
Place2 4 $ 1.90
Place3 11 $ 8.40
Quinella 1:4 $ 23.70
Trifecta 1:4:11 $ 1831.70
First4 1:4:11:6 $ 5425.30
Race 6 - Sistema (Bm65)
Time: 3:11 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 55000
Top Pick
4 Erin Go Bragh
Dividend : $4.80, $2.20
Won
F: 18xB(7)W(58.5)
( J-Tegan Newman )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Two runs last October resulted in a win on debut before taking on Savaglee (winner) and co in a G2. Stephen Marsh then spelled and sure to have matured considerably in that six months. Looked well forward when winning trial to prepare
Main Danger
9 Astoria Brooke
F: 4516xB(5)W(56.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Cody Cole )
Four runs last time up, included winning a maiden in December before stepped up ti G2 on Boxing Day. Resumes and having won its maiden on a Hevy8, will handle today's conditions
Next Best
1 Toruk Makto
F: 6x20xB(4)W(59.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Bruce Wallace & Grant Cooksley )
Sparingly raced last year, but was put in against the top 3yo company and ran well. Resumes after six month spell and showed its fitness was there when winning a trial
Consider
7 Live On Air
F: 1257xB(8)W(57.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Danica Guy )
Resumes and looks likely to handle the Heavy track
Longer Odds
3 Dupont
F: x838xB(10)W(58.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Jenna Mahoney )
Resuming after six months off and will be surprised if it wins this. But good trainer and a place is a possibility
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 4.80
Place1 4 $ 2.20
Place2 10 $ 2.10
Place3 5 $ 3.40
Quinella 4:10 $ 20.20
Trifecta 4:10:5 $ 660.10
First4 4:10:5:3 $ 3216.10
Double 1:4 $ 18.50
Race 7 - Auckland Co-Op Taxis (Bm75)
Time: 3:54 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 55000
Top Pick
9 Amazonia
F: 26018B(9)W(55.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-John Bell )
Looked the winner half way up the straight at Ellerslie last time, but got swamped over the last 200m. Although eighth, was only 2 1/4 lengths off the winner and back to 1200m today
Main Danger
14 Cornelia
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 1660xB(6)W(54.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Simon & Katrina Alexander )
This 4yo is a big chance. Loves the wet and won a trial to prepare. Top jockey on the reins adds to its prospects
Next Best
8 Nepheti
F: x450xB(1)W(55.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
Considered an exciting prospect after winning three early on in its career, it never came up so well last campaign. The odds suggest there's confidence in the stable so might bounce back. Rails draw
Consider
11 Lovearoadie
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: x414xB(5)W(54.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall )
First race since Boxing Day but don't let that put you off. Could be in for a good season on what we've seen and has won in the Heavy
Longer Odds
12 Tootie
F: 5x91xB(7)W(54.0)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-R K Fleming )
This 4yo is resuming on the back of a win last November and could be better than we think. We like this jockey too
Results
Race Dividends
Win 15 $ 9.70
Place1 15 $ 2.90
Place2 14 $ 1.40
Place3 11 $ 1.90
Quinella 14:15 $ 13.60
Trifecta 15:14:11 $ 150.50
First4 15:14:11:9 $ 657.70
Race 8 - Tab (Bm75)
Time: 4:26 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 55000
Top Pick
5 Lord Of The Sea
Dividend : $3.90, $1.80
Won
F: x4481B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Annabelle Johnson )
Thought it wasn't a bad effort two back when recovering from a slow start to finish just off the placegetters. Then progressed to a dominant win over 100m less last time and we think it has the ability to back that up
Main Danger
4 Koheroa
F: x2176B(11)W(57.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Barbara Kennedy )
Not dropping this one yet because it won very impressively three back. The step up to 1600m might be what it needs
Next Best
3 Dimaggio
F: 53425B(7)W(59.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Tony Pike )
2 1/2 length second to Derby winner Willydoit at the beginning of February looks pretty good now. Very honest type
Consider
7 Takeshi
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: x0136B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stable on a great run of form and stable jockey now takes the reins
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
8 Ever Charm
F: x1145B(12)W(56.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Only a length behind Desert Mystic last time and, as well as making these odds pretty generous, it is a good form-line. Same stable as that runner too