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Likely to get punters off to a winning start, so good has it been running. Just missed over 1400m last time and sure to appreciate the extra 200m today
Main Danger
11 Carajillo
F: 1x363B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Cody Cole )
Two lengths behind Truce last time and the step up to 1600m might decide which one comes out on top. Only win was on a Soft6
Next Best
1 Comedy
F: 290x2B(11)W(60.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Harvey Wilson )
Bit of money for this one when resuming but got well off the pace and too much to do. Course winner and better for that race
Consider
3 Just Call Me Jonny
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 22412B(12)W(59.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Peter & Shaun McKay )
Stable has a bit of a love affair with this course and very rarely goes away empty handed. Craig Grylls sticks but the concern is the wide draw
Longer Odds
12 Love Janie
Dividend : $3.30
Place
F: 5x722B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Improved runs since Kate Hercock took over the riding
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 3.60
Place1 2 $ 1.60
Place2 3 $ 1.90
Place3 12 $ 3.30
Quinella 2:3 $ 7.10
Trifecta 2:3:12 $ 102.30
First4 2:3:12:11 $ 613.10
Race 2 - Fusion Electrical Spec Mdn
Time: 1:00 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 65000
Top Pick
3 The Liquidator
F: 721B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Leon Mudgway )
Only had its first start just before Christmas, and that as a 5yo, but what rapid progress it has made in just three races, all from outside draws. Absolutely bolted in last time and has more upside
Main Danger
8 Amyer Star
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 12B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Shaun Phelan )
This 4yo mare, down from the north, looks to have a lot of ability and trainer had a winner yesterday
Next Best
1 One Bold Gigolo
F: 22211B(8)W(60.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Has been terrific this campaign and sure to be in the run to the line today
Consider
7 Bannen
F: 222B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Cody Cole )
Three seconds from its three starts and a win not far away. The early money suggests there's others that see it that way too
Longer Odds
5 Champagne Linda
Dividend : $2.60
Place
F: 6x211B(7)W(58.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
This trainer has had a fantastic run and in this one, he has a very progressive mare. Scratched at home track on Wednesday
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 32.60
Place1 6 $ 7.40
Place2 8 $ 1.30
Place3 5 $ 2.60
Quinella 6:8 $ 56.40
Trifecta 6:8:5 $ 971.30
First4 6:8:5:1 $ 7874.00
Race 3 - Intowin.co.nz (Bm75)
Time: 1:35 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 65000
Top Pick
7 Gentian Blue
F: 8642xB(4)W(56.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Maxim & Samantha Van Lierde )
Australian import having its first run in NZ, after six months off the track. Recently at the trials and short odds suggest it going well enough to win this
Main Danger
1 Doctor Askar
Dividend : $4.80, $1.80
Won
F: 01311B(6)W(59.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Joanne Moss )
Joe Doyle won on it here, in a conditions race, two back and its gone on to win again. Has extra 2 1/2 kg on its back but its continued progress might cover that
Next Best
3 No Rain Ever
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 1x0x3B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
Another out of the Bill Thurlow stable that is going well. Talented and we expect to see it pick up some good races this time up. Better for resuming run
Consider
4 Sumosaurus
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: 26341B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-G C McKay )
Good run to win at Waverley and can figure among the places here, with the right run
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
10 Rayet
F: 35270B(2)W(54.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
Surprised to see this one at these odds as it is pretty capable, and this is easier than its last outing
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 4.80
Place1 1 $ 1.80
Place2 4 $ 2.50
Place3 3 $ 2.00
Quinella 1:4 $ 20.30
Trifecta 1:4:3 $ 113.90
First4 1:4:3:10 $ 839.60
Double 6:1 $ 129.90
Treble 2:6:1 $ 850.70
Race 4 - Neteffextpayroll (Bm65)
Time: 2:11 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 65000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
4 Happy Mission
F: 04782B(3)W(60.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Dean Wiles )
Finished strongly but just missed over 1000m last start. Up to 1200m today and this good Aussie jockey up, it looks the EW value
Main Danger
6 The Big Picture
Dividend : $2.90
Place
F: 17165B(1)W(60.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
Course/distance winner with the rails draw. In-form trainer will have it well prepared for this race
Next Best
1 Complex
F: x122xB(9)W(60.0)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Ilone Kelly )
Only the four starts so plenty of development and upside to come. Its win and two placings show it can test them here
Consider
2 Cooper
F: 5x2x2B(10)W(60.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray, Copper Belt Lodge )
Sparingly raced over the last ten months, it ran well when resuming and will be better for that. The wide draw the concern
Longer Odds
5 Massive Prince
Dividend : $4.90
Place
F: x3583B(5)W(60.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Taken to Taupo three weeks ago and didn't disappoint with a promising run into third. Looks the odds player in this
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 4.40
Place1 9 $ 1.50
Place2 5 $ 4.90
Place3 6 $ 2.90
Quinella 5:9 $ 32.60
Trifecta 9:5:6 $ 575.00
First4 9:5:6:2 $ 2047.00
Race 5 - The Frac Club New Zealand St Leger
Time: 2:52 PM | Distance: 2500 m | Prize $ 110000
Top Pick
1 Trav
F: 05941B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Raymond Connors )
A great contest here today. Winner is the Auckland Cup with a searing sprint down the outside, this trainer will have it perfectly prepared for this shorter trip.
Main Danger
6 Final Return
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 24236B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Janelle Millar )
Has been running a bit 'under the radar', at good odds despite its considerable improvement and close up finishes in good fields. This trainer has gone to another level too
Next Best
2 Wolfgang
Dividend : $2.90, $1.40
Won
F: 29128B(6)W(56.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Peter & Shaun McKay )
Terrific run to win the Wellington Cup over 3200m here in January and two runs over 2000m since, against quality fields. Back to more suitable distance and the trainers do well on this track
Consider
5 Titicaca
F: 11212B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-A Bull )
This trainer has an incredible strike rate, with few runners at anyone time on his farm. Consider a chance
Longer Odds
4 Crouch
F: 15626B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Mike Breslin )
Could surprise them. Will go the distance and trainer knows how to train winner
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 2.90
Place1 2 $ 1.40
Place2 6 $ 2.00
Place3 9 $ 2.30
Quinella 2:6 $ 8.70
Trifecta 2:6:9 $ 101.00
First4 2:6:9:4 $ 421.80
Double 9:2 $ 15.80
Race 6 - Wentwood Grange Cuddle Stakes (G3)
Time: 3:29 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 200000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
4 Pearl Of Alsace
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 72605B(11)W(55.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
Quality mare with in-form trainer. Comes in fresh but runs well in that state and loves the course
Main Danger
3 My Lips Are Sealed
F: 23513B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Best career performance was last start, when less than two lengths behind Legarto in a Listed race last start. Won here prior start and sure to be there at the business end
Next Best
5 Our Jumala
Dividend : $10.10, $3.20
Won
F: x6x21B(1)W(55.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
This is tougher but did it nicely when winning an Open over this distance two weeks ago. Rails draw and Joe Doyle now takes the reins
Consider
1 Kelly Coe
F: x1878B(12)W(56.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Has to go into your thinking, such is its ability. Stable is having a massive run over the last six months
Longer Odds
12 Risque Ruler
F: 21121B(9)W(55.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Janelle Millar )
Just hasn't stopped improving this time up, and that can be put down to this very good trainer. Toughest test to date but will be finishing hard at them
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 10.10
Place1 5 $ 3.20
Place2 4 $ 1.90
Place3 10 $ 9.40
Quinella 4:5 $ 19.80
Trifecta 5:4:10 $ 1544.80
First4 5:4:10:7 $ 12658.20
Treble 9:2:5 $ 195.10
Race 7 - Irt Wellington Guineas (G2)
Time: 4:07 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 250000
Top Pick
1 Tardelli
F: 13231B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh runner that signalled its ability when only just over two lengths behind Savaglee back in January. Comes into this after getting home in a Stakes race two weeks ago and looks to be prepared to perfection
Main Danger
11 Archaic Smile
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 9x071B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Hollie Wynyard )
Holly is right up there in our 'most improved trainer' assessment and she has brought good improvement to this one
Next Best
15 She's Untouchable
F: 13683B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh has a strong hand with this one to represent the stable as well. That was a good field last start
Consider
2 Ballon D'or
F: 12151B(17)W(57.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Peter & Shaun McKay )
This stable has a great strike rate at Trentham and so unlucky to have drawn such a wide gate, with a horse that would rate strongly with a better draw
Longer Odds
17 Miss Fireball
F: 521B(16)W(55.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
This one will be seen winning a few this season. Just out of maidens but this trainer considers it good enough to run, so a place is a possibility
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 34.00
Place1 12 $ 8.40
Place2 11 $ 2.40
Place3 16 $ 6.00
Quinella 11:12 $ 172.20
Trifecta 12:11:16 $ 5852.00
Double 5:12 $ 173.80
Race 8 - Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (G1)
In our opinion, there can be only one winner. Has impressed right through this campaign and trainer says we haven't seen the best of it yet
Main Danger
4 Myakkabelle
Dividend : $3.10
Place
F: 35432B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
Was the one to follow Leica Lucy home last start and can do so again. The 2400m shouldn't be an issue. Stable runners continue to go well
Next Best
2 Island Life
F: 25361B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie )
Big stable reputation and won like a good horse in the making at Ellerslie last start. Takes improvement from that too
Consider
6 Eye Candy
F: 51923B(13)W(56.5)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
Goes in for consideration on the form that the stable runners are in right now
Longer Odds
7 Dubai Gold
Dividend : $3.30
Place
F: 36213B(11)W(56.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Third to Leica Lucy last time and a galloper that has a lot of upside. Odds are generous so goes in as the odds player
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 1.30
Place1 1 $ 1.10
Place2 7 $ 3.30
Place3 4 $ 3.10
Quinella 1:7 $ 6.90
Trifecta 1:7:4 $ 54.20
First4 1:7:4:8 $ 980.20
Race 9 - Bill Tito Book Repair Specialist Lightning Hcp (L)
Time: 5:20 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 130000
Top Pick
12 Platinum Attack
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 61557B(1)W(53.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Trainer is one for the big time and today is one of those days. Drops back from Group racing and that was a good performance G1 Bcd Sprint last time, with same real quality gallopers ahead of it. Rails draw to advantage
Main Danger
3 Express Yourself
F: 3003xB(14)W(55.0)
( J-Ryan Hurdle (+1kg) )
( T-Nikki Hurdle )
Back in New Zealand after campaigning in Australia inn the spring. Resumes after a five month spell but has won two trials in between and class takes it a long way today
Next Best
2 Mystic Park
F: x1x1xB(9)W(58.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Interesting to see this Pitman runner up from the south, fresh up from a four month spell. Winner of 7 from just 12 starts, it does look capable of measuring up to these
Consider
9 Glamour Tycoon
Dividend : $5.00, $2.10
Won
F: x3312B(4)W(53.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Best judged on commanding win two back. Stephen Marsh has it in fine form
Longer Odds
5 Lux Libertas
F: 15208B(2)W(53.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
There's a number of candidates for the 'roughie' here and this one could be best. Ran against Legarto last start and doesn't meet anything of that calibre here