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Lovely run to be just over 2 1/2 lengths off the winner on debut, when at long odds and from a wide draw. Will be much improved today
Main Danger
5 Who Rox The House
F: 94333B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Craig Grylls rides for this top stable and its certainly looks to have the ability to be winning one shortly
Next Best
6 Just Like This
F: 87x43B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Hanna Orting )
Both runs this campaign have been on this track and it continues to show improvement. Rails draw
Consider
8 Esperanza
Dividend : $5.20, $2.70
Won
F: 4B(6)W(56.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
well supported on debut and wasn't far away but has drawn wide today
Longer Odds
7 Superior
Dividend : $3.60
Place
F: 27B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Phillip Stevens )
Interested to see Michael McNab take the reins on this one and might be worth keeping an eye on the tote
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 5.20
Place1 8 $ 2.70
Place2 7 $ 3.60
Quinella 7:8 $ 19.70
Trifecta 8:7:9 $ 283.50
First4 8:7:9:6 $ 919.30
Race 2 - Haunui Farm Mdn
Time: 1:25 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
3 Dubai Rockin
Dividend : $1.60, $1.50
Won
F: 2B(5)W(58.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Came to debut as an odds on shot three weeks ago but was beaten by a better one on the day. Won two trials prior and clearly a strong chance
Main Danger
1 Distinguished
F: 26258B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Danny Walker & Arron Tata )
Still a maiden after 16 starts and five lengths behind Dubai Rockin last time so it would seem a place at best
Next Best
2 Lord Goliath
F: 7327xB(1)W(58.5)
( J-Ulrika Holmquist )
( T-Danny Walker & Arron Tata )
One of two runners for this trainer. Resumes with rails draw to assist
Consider
5 Precipice
Dividend :
Place
F:B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Cody Cole )
On debut and when this trainer/jockey partnership have a runner in this state, it needs considering
Longer Odds
9 Pixie
F: 76757B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Shelley Hale )
Just the five starts and has finished closer up than the form line would suggest
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 1.60
Place1 3 $ 1.50
Place2 6 $ 4.10
Quinella 3:6 $ 13.10
Trifecta 3:6:5 $ 119.60
First4 3:6:5:1 $ 354.20
Race 3 - Horizon By Skycity Mdn
Time: 2:03 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
5 Rise Companions
Dividend : $1.10
Place
F:B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Simon & Katrina Alexander )
4yo that won trials in Hong Kong over 18 months ago and never went to race day. Now with this good stable and was impressive in winning a trial by over four lengths to prepare
Main Danger
2 Deep Pursuit
F: 009x3B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Tony Pike )
Came from a winning trial to run well into third when resuming here three weeks ago. Good stable/jockey partnership
Next Best
1 Super Dailo
Dividend : $4.50
Place
F: 2356xB(2)W(58.5)
( J-Nichola Yuen )
( T-Jon Miller )
Ran a few good races in last campaign and just missed in one. Resumes from inside draw
Consider
3 Jack Crabb
Dividend : $15.00, $3.50
Won
F: 8445xB(7)W(58.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Shaun & Emma Clotworthy )
Resumes as a 4yo and won trial recently. Sure to be improved
Longer Odds
14 Distintiva
F:B(3)W(56.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Barbara Kennedy )
On debut and Warren Kennedy rides for his trainer wife. Mightn't be far away
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 15.00
Place1 3 $ 3.50
Place2 5 $ 1.10
Place3 1 $ 4.50
Quinella 3:5 $ 9.90
Trifecta 3:5:1 $ 350.90
First4 3:5:1:4 $ 2338.20
Double 3:3 $ 11.00
Race 4 - Entain/Nzb Insurance Pearl Series Mdn
Time: 2:37 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
3 Sister Cynane
F: 2x2x2B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
The fields have little depth today and we could see a number of favourites winning. Top trainers/jockey and three times runner up in only three starts. What's not to like
Main Danger
4 Clear Conscience
F: 74234B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Hasn't been beaten far in all its five starts and looks the quinella to us
Next Best
13 Au Fait
F: 4B(1)W(54.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Sam Mynott )
This one could have a bit of ability. Beaten a little way on debut but since then the ones in front of it have proved to be capable
Consider
5 Kind Of Blue
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 38x72B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Best run to date last time when missed in tight photo finish. Would be rated hiher but for wide draw
Longer Odds
7 Lady Georgiana
Dividend : $23.10, $4.40
Won
F: 577x5B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
Was finishing on to good effect when fresh up here three weeks ago and looks good EW value at these odds
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 23.10
Place1 7 $ 4.40
Place2 5 $ 2.30
Place3 6 $ 2.70
Quinella 5:7 $ 79.10
Trifecta 7:5:6 $ 1251.40
First4 7:5:6:12 $ 7496.70
Treble 3:3:7 $ 643.40
Race 5 - Auckland Co-Op Taxis Hcp (60)
Time: 3:12 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
4 Poetic Justice
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 22205B(7)W(59.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Tony Pike )
After its been runner up 7 times from its 13 starts, I guess its time to turn to Michael McNab to get it over the line? We think it will work
Main Danger
6 Hayate
F: x9082B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that ran a close second last start and Craig Grylls sticks. The step up to 2100m to advantage
Next Best
1 He's Classic
Dividend : $3.90, $1.50
Won
F: 67899B(8)W(60.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Bruce Wallace & Grant Cooksley )
Drops back in class since finishing in behind them in a pretty good field for a R65 last start
Consider
2 Investigate
F: 0x906B(9)W(60.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Tony Pike )
Tony Pike's second runner in the race and looked to be an improver in its last run
Longer Odds
9 True Story
F: 9x008B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Ulrika Holmquist )
( T-Michael Rogers )
Never in it after getting back last time. Good jockey up today and rails draw to assist
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 3.90
Place1 1 $ 1.50
Place2 4 $ 1.30
Place3 7 $ 3.50
Quinella 1:4 $ 4.40
Trifecta 1:4:7 $ 60.70
First4 1:4:7:6 $ 285.60
Double 7:1 $ 80.60
Race 6 - Nzb Mega Mdn Series Mdn
Time: 3:49 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
9 Daring Dame
Dividend :
Place
F: 322B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance Noble )
Has looked like it will be better, the more ground it goes over, in its last couple of starts. Very promising and another justified favourite
Main Danger
1 Radradra
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: x3626B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Ace Lawson-Carroll )
( T-Chris Wood )
Low time maiden but now stepping up to middle distance for the first time, and that can only help its chances. Rails draw today and good apprentice up
Next Best
3 The Charm
Dividend : $11.70, $2.80
Won
F: 6x532B(2)W(58.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Has progressed nicely in all three runs since resuming in February after a four month break. On the quick back up and drawn well
Consider
2 Richard Farrell
F: 433x4B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
Will be much better for its fresh up run at Matamata three weeks ago and drawn better today
Longer Odds
5 Full Of Courage
F: 749B(6)W(58.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Cody Cole )
After three races should be starting to get the hang of things. Maybe a place
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 11.70
Place1 3 $ 2.80
Place2 1 $ 2.70
Quinella 1:3 $ 15.40
Trifecta 3:1:9 $ 54.20
First4 3:1:9:5 $ 186.90
Race 7 - Tab (Bm65)
Time: 4:28 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
3 Flash Effect
F: 14x32B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance Noble )
Late Scratching
Main Danger
7 Lady Of Court
F: 22914B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that was less than two lengths behind the winner last time, after winning prior. Expected to go close
Next Best
4 Saxs 'N' Silks
F: 199x1B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Finished its race off well to win when resuming. The concern is that the second that day showed very little when the pressure went on last week
Consider
2 Cyber Patch
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 2000xB(6)W(58.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Catherine Cameron )
Could go alright in its first run in three months. Just needs to overcome wide draw
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
8 Soberana
Dividend : $2.60
Place
F: 517x6B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Jenna Mahoney )
Good run to be just over three lengths behind in the very promising Erin Go Bragh on this course two weeks ago, when resuming. Takes improvement