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Good performance here in January before being given a break. Stable is doing better with Stephen back on board
Main Danger
2 Lucullan
Indicative Odds: $ 3.50
F: 23xB(11)W(58.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Peter Didham )
Also resuming and has a bit to make up on Tycoon Boss when they met in January, and drawn wide, but looks the quinella
Next Best
11 Tarzador
Indicative Odds: $ 14.00
F: 6xB(8)W(56.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Graeme & Debbie Rogerson )
Down from the north. Won a trial before running well on debut.
Consider
7 Wild Thyme
Indicative Odds: $ 15.00
F: 97327B(6)W(56.0)
( J-Bailey Rogerson )
( T-Richard McKenzie & Jordan Bassett )
Interested to see Bailey on this one, rather than her family stable's runner
Longer Odds
9 Vaporize
Indicative Odds: $ 19.00
F: 666x6B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Dean Howard )
Resumed in a Stakes race two weeks ago so will find this a whole lot easier
Results
Race 4 - Central Itm Carterton (Bm65)
Time: 1:25 PM | Distance: 1000 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
6 Pleasing
Indicative Odds: $ 2.80
F: 127x5B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Mike Breslin )
Fancied and not far away when close up resuming. With improvement, should get the job done, with 3kg claim
Main Danger
1 Gee String
Indicative Odds: $ 6.50
F: 07x59B(1)W(60.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Shane Brown )
Has been running in R75's, in competitive fields, and back to R65 with rails draw, it looks a good opportunity
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3 Platinum Designs
Indicative Odds: $ 2.70
F: 08825B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Just missed over this distance here last month, and should be competitive today
Consider
4 Victortheinflictor
Indicative Odds: $ 8.50
F: 5440xB(3)W(58.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Peter Didham )
Runners from this stable have to be looked at on this course
Longer Odds
5 Grove Street
Indicative Odds: $ 9.50
F: 66x87B(6)W(57.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Graeme & Debbie Rogerson )
Down from the north. Comes off a Stakes race and is actually a good chance here
Results
Race 5 - Dinger Natural Stone Mdn
Time: 1:25 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
2 Croupier
Indicative Odds: $ 2.90
F:B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Ashvin Mudhoo )
( T-Andrew Campbell )
On debut after doing it easily to win a trial two weeks ago. Has been smashed in the betting after opening at 7's
Main Danger
8 Powerofpersuasion
Indicative Odds: $ 7.00
F:B(6)W(55.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie )
Down from the north for first run. Has won one of three trials
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7 Diavoletto
Indicative Odds: $ 6.00
F:B(10)W(55.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-A Bull )
Very successful trainer with the few runners he has at anytime and won't be long in getting this one over the line, if its trial win is anything to go by. Wide draw today
Consider
5 Early Crow
Indicative Odds: $ 9.00
F: 7B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Graeme & Debbie Rogerson )
another runner down from the north with the Rogerson stable. Sure to be fit enough
Longer Odds
9 Merkel
Indicative Odds: $ 9.50
F: 6B(1)W(55.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-James Wallace )
Caught the eye on debut and will take a lot of improvement from that. Rails draw to advantage
Results
Race 6 - Kuripuni Sports Bar & Tab (Bm65)
Time: 1:25 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
4 Charlotte's Way
Indicative Odds: $ 4.80
F: x2949B(8)W(58.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Roydon Bergerson )
Drops back from R65 when not far away from Dr Askar last start. That one franked the form with a big win at Trentham yesterday
Main Danger
6 Sonata
Indicative Odds: $ 4.80
F: 431B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie )
Good effort to win at only its third start at Taupo last time and there'll be improvement out of that
Next Best
2 Hickory Jack
Indicative Odds: $ 6.00
F: 02246B(1)W(59.5)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Going to excuse its last start as its form prior was good. Rails draw
Consider
8 Bean A Pleasure
Indicative Odds: $ 4.50
F: 58565B(7)W(55.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Gary Vile )
At long odds when running One Bold Gigilo last start and repeat of that puts it in the mix
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
3 Timbuctoo
Indicative Odds: $ 10.00
F: 58318B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Bailey Rogerson )
( T-Graeme & Debbie Rogerson )
Elevated to a Stakes race up north after winning its maiden and will find this opposition more to its liking
Results
Race 7 - Trust House Community Owned Masterton Cup (Bm75)
Time: 1:25 PM | Distance: 2050 m | Prize $ 35000
Top Pick
3 Duncan Creek
Indicative Odds: $ 3.50
F: 76263B(4)W(61.0)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Patrick Campbell )
Good run when beaten less than two lengths at Whanganui in an Open last time, and back to R75 here. Has run second 11 times so wining the Cup would be well deserved
Main Danger
7 Phats
Indicative Odds: $ 3.00
F: 18084B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Chrissy Bambry )
Decent galloper that has almost 1 1/2 lengths to make up on Duncan Creek from when they met in Whanganui
Next Best
1 Pep Torque
Indicative Odds: $ 9.50
F: 323x5B(7)W(63.5)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Kirsty Lawrence )
What a great galloper this 11yo has been. Resumed after a year off recently and was only 6 lengths away in an Open. Trained on the track
Consider
9 Illusion Of Paris
Indicative Odds: $ 6.50
F: 40733B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Shane Brown )
Went OK at Waverley when resuming and has found a weak race here
Longer Odds
2 Royal Flower
Indicative Odds: $ 12.00
F: 7x7x0B(9)W(61.0)
( J-Crystal Lindsay )
( T-Gail Temperton )
Also trained by Gail Temperton, it would win this on its best form. But we haven't seen that for a while. This easier that recent races though
Results
Race 8 - Equivetsnz Excellence In Animal Care Mdn
Time: 1:26 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
7 Sol De Otono
Indicative Odds: $ 4.00
F: 3x830B(12)W(56.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
There's a race to be won very shortly with this one and considering that it won a trial just under two weeks ago, it might break through here
Main Danger
1 Nozumi
Indicative Odds: $ 4.80
F: 02722B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Bailey Rogerson )
( T-Sue Thompson & Mick Brown )
Certainly the form runner and has run second four times from its six starts, including three from its last four. Went close last time and a big chance today
Next Best
6 Fou The Noo
Indicative Odds: $ 12.00
F: 33B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Crystal Lindsay )
( T-Adam Scott )
Has come strongly at the end in both its runs to date. The step up to 1600m should be ideal
Consider
15 Early Bird
Indicative Odds: $ 16.00
F: 65569B(11)W(56.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Graeme & Debbie Rogerson )
Another of the Rogerson team down for the meeting and surprised it is at 15's, as this is a weaker field than its been encountering
Longer Odds
5 Zaravela
Indicative Odds: $ 9.00
F: 30233B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-K R Hercock )
Its chances lie in the fact that the trainer/jockey is Kate Hercock. Dropping back from middle distance