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A good effort last time out and it doesn't need to improve much to win. Punters get generous odds, and a 2kg claim helps.
Main Danger
4 Mountain Of Light
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 83065B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Kezia Murphy )
Never too far away from the prize and it gets its chance to break through. Betting support is a good sign.
Next Best
9 Speed Dial
F: 23627B(12)W(56.5)
( J-Roopesh Jaun )
( T-Richard Didham )
Nothing wrong with its second placing two back at Riccarton. Dropping to 52.5kg should see it run well, so include.
Consider
10 Islebefine
Dividend : $5.60, $2.60
Won
F: 36973B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-John Blackadder )
Placed at its only start at Ashburton and it has been threatening to win. Drawn well and it should be there to strike.
Longer Odds
5 Pirates 'N' Gold
F: 03740B(11)W(58.5)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Centaine Spittles )
Another runner that placed at its only start at Ashburton. Form could turn around at this track.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 5.60
Place1 10 $ 2.60
Place2 4 $ 2.10
Place3 11 $ 2.30
Quinella 4:10 $ 11.20
Trifecta 10:4:11 $ 215.80
First4 10:4:11:2 $ 793.50
Race 2 - GET WELL SOON JEFF
Time: 12:02 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
9 Montauk
F: 223B(8)W(56.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Terri Rae )
It probably should have won by now but after posting three placings from three starts, it's the one to beat. Short odds available.
Main Danger
10 Words Of Mine
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 5553xB(7)W(56.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
The biggest threat to the favourite after placing to end last prep. Stronger now and there is solid betting support.
Next Best
3 Grasshopper
F: 62554B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Lance Robinson )
Recent form is good enough to consider, and it gets all favours off the inside draw. Barnes is riding well, which adds to our confidence.
Consider
4 Maggie McMuffin
F: 67548B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-Russell McKay & Ashley Harrington )
An eight-time placegetter that enjoys running over this distance. The odds are generous and it could sneak under the radar.
Longer Odds
5 Maire An Lasa
F: 50858B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Brett Murray )
( T-Jess Land )
Might need to improve a touch to win but it's good enough to boost payouts at odds.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 61.00
Place1 8 $ 11.30
Place2 10 $ 1.70
Place3 2 $ 3.30
Quinella 8:10 $ 244.50
Trifecta 8:10:2 $ 4966.00
Race 3 - MCINTOSH CATERING
Time: 12:38 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
6 Let Me Loose
F: 0x472B(3)W(56.0)
( J-Samantha Wynne )
( T-Samantha Wynne )
Improving with every run and it comes off a tidy second placing. Should get every chance from the draw and the odds are worth taking.
Main Danger
1 Bandrossan
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 323x2B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah )
( T-Nayton Mitchell )
Knocking on the door after four consecutive placings, and getting 2kg off its back helps. Likely to be well-backed late.
Next Best
5 Alleato
F: 7x339B(6)W(56.0)
( J-Ulrika Holmquist )
( T-Lance Robinson )
Didn't fire last start but we're prepared to give it another chance. Form prior was solid and it could head forward and run them into the ground.
Consider
7 Charlotte Jane
F: 4B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-John Blackadder )
A tidy debut and the Blackadder stable is having good success this season. Dropping to 53kg adds to our confidence.
Longer Odds
3 Pogacar
Dividend : $3.80
Place
F:B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Ross Beckett )
Gets an inside draw with a claim on debut. Could be wearing the yellow jersey at the end of the race.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 8.80
Place1 4 $ 2.60
Place2 3 $ 3.80
Place3 1 $ 1.60
Quinella 3:4 $ 62.80
Trifecta 4:3:1 $ 387.10
First4 4:3:1:6 $ 2237.90
Double 8:4 $ 396.70
Treble 10:8:4 $ 4451.20
Race 4 - SUPPORT KAI FOR KIDS
Time: 1:14 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
3 Princess Teresa
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 9x932B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-Russell McKay & Ashley Harrington )
Showed nothing to start its prep but it has since posted consecutive placings. Money has come and it has a chance to win.
Main Danger
1 El Fuego
Dividend : $4.80
Place
F: 7270xB(4)W(58.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Malcolm Price )
It should have won a race by now, but we're happy to stick with it. Owns a placing here and this could be its time to shine.
Next Best
5 Persona
F: x0x34B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Brandon May )
( T-Danny Frye )
Liked its third placing two back at Riccarton against a big field. Close up at Ashburton last start, so it's hinting at a win.
Consider
12 Our Sallyann
F: 50944B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Ashvin Goindasamy )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Improving form recently and it's capable of beating this field. Just needs a good trip in transit to show its best.
Longer Odds
9 Belfast Belle
F: x660xB(12)W(56.5)
( J-Ayush Mudhoo )
( T-Mike McCann )
It gets 4kg off its back and it could score an upset win at big odds.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 3.90
Place1 10 $ 1.90
Place2 3 $ 2.10
Place3 1 $ 4.80
Quinella 3:10 $ 10.10
Trifecta 10:3:1 $ 242.90
First4 10:3:1:5 $ 1193.60
Race 5 - WIDESPAN SHEDS
Time: 1:47 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
7 Ripicola
F: 3645B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-Kezia Murphy )
Not too far away in four career starts, and there is more potential than most. Drawn well and the odds are generous.
Main Danger
8 Holdem
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 38x56B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Corey Campbell (+0.5) )
( T-Meg Cunneen )
A similar runner to the top pick, except it has had a spell in between. Better for recent racing and it could shorten with bookies late.
Next Best
10 Sarissa
Dividend : $8.60, $1.80
Won
F: 0B(3)W(56.0)
( J-Akshay Balloo )
( T-Nick Wigley & Kayla Milnes )
It didn't fire on debut, but as the odds suggest, a bounce back is coming. Can't be left out at the price.
Consider
11 Highlighted
F: 0xB(1)W(58.0)
( J-Samantha Wynne )
( T-Nick Wigley & Kayla Milnes )
It struggled on debut following two trial wins. Better for the spell and it could come back much stronger.
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
9 Respectabelle
F: 00360B(8)W(56.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Nayton Mitchell )
Not always the most consistent, but good enough to cause an upset against this level of opposition.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 8.60
Place1 10 $ 1.80
Place2 5 $ 2.80
Place3 8 $ 1.50
Quinella 5:10 $ 31.90
Trifecta 10:5:8 $ 176.40
First4 10:5:8:4 $ 577.80
Double 10:10 $ 26.20
Race 6 - ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE
Time: 2:22 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
5 Lise Paree
Dividend : $14.00, $4.10
Won
F: 13992B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Gosen Jogoo )
( T-Leonard Stewart )
Took a long time to break maidens but has also finished close up a couple of times since now. Much improved
Main Danger
6 Alberton Angel
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 4x165B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Meg Cunneen )
Ran well in behind Pivotal Ten in the Gore Guineas two back and that's looking like good form now
Next Best
1 Polly Plum
F: 04654B(10)W(59.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
This Te Akau 6yo is a four time winner so better performed than anything in this field. Up to winning but the wide draw is a concern
Consider
2 Iffin Doubt Dance
F: 2300xB(5)W(58.0)
( J-Samantha Wynne )
( T-Samantha Wynne )
Samantha Wynne trains two in this and has opted to ride this one. Surely that's a tip
Longer Odds
7 District Nine
F: 51898B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Leonard Stewart )
Terry Moseley takes the reins and that's normally worth a few lengths at this level
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 14.00
Place1 5 $ 4.10
Place2 4 $ 3.00
Place3 6 $ 1.70
Quinella 4:5 $ 79.10
Trifecta 5:4:6 $ 790.20
First4 5:4:6:8 $ 2779.70
Race 7 - ASHBURTON RACING CLUB COMMITTEE
Time: 2:58 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
2 Roca Mile
F: 1x855B(14)W(58.5)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Richard Didham )
Close up in all three runs this campaign, having won its maiden in its last run of its previous preparation. Step up to 2200m should suit perfectly
Main Danger
13 Tap Dancer
F: 97526B(11)W(54.0)
( J-Roopesh Jaun )
( T-Mike McCann )
A winner over 1600m two back, it wasn't far away over this distance last time. Gets the 4kg claim today
Next Best
5 Pomander
F: 06x42B(10)W(57.0)
( J-Samantha Wynne )
( T-Samantha Wynne )
Its second placing last time was its fifth, so should have won more. Won its maiden over this distance and the step up to 2200m could get it over the line
Consider
1 California Gold
F: 33313B(12)W(59.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Virginia Mackle )
A model of consistency, northern jockey Leah Hemi gets on really well with it. If not winning, won't be far away again today
Longer Odds
7 Jing Jing
F: 81055B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Rohan Mudhoo )
( T-Pam Robson )
Excuse last couple of runs when on Heavy footing. Will like today's conditions better
Results
Race Dividends
Win 15 $ 12.20
Place1 15 $ 4.00
Place2 11 $ 5.90
Place3 12 $ 1.90
Quinella 11:15 $ 123.20
Trifecta 15:11:12 $ 1686.80
First4 15:11:12:1 $ 3329.20
Double 5:15 $ 99.30
Treble 10:5:15 $ 2604.50
Race 8 - THE GREG JONES MEMORIAL
Time: 3:32 PM | Distance: 1300 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
4 Candycane
Dividend : $1.80, $1.50
Won
F: 21225B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Terri Rae )
A rather poor Open, with nothing really in good form. So the key might be Leah Hemi's booking for this well performed 6yo
Main Danger
2 La Bella Nera
F: 23687B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
Maybe the Soft track will bring the best out of this 7 time winner. Good stable
Next Best
3 Victor Rouge
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 0x701B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Bevan & Robyn Wilson )
Last start winner and that was nearly six weeks ago, and at very long odds. Taking on trust as not too much other form about. Rails draw
Consider
9 Toko Ono
F: 03186B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Richard Didham )
Has a brief break and that might have livened it up a little. Possible place chance
Longer Odds
7 Cluedo Lane
Dividend :
Place
F: 11420B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Brett Murray (+0.5) )
( T-Kimberley Hodgson )
Beaten 80 lengths last start so clearly something went wrong. However, not likely to be winning but a place a possibility
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 1.80
Place1 4 $ 1.50
Place2 3 $ 1.40
Quinella 3:4 $ 2.30
Trifecta 4:3:7 $ 16.00
First4 4:3:7:2 $ 35.10
Race 9 - AGRAFORUM GROWING INNOVATION
Time: 4:09 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
8 Royal Valour
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 03020B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Ruvanesh Muniandy )
( T-Bevan & Robyn Wilson )
Form line shows it to be a bit of an 'in or out' type but in fact is never that far away. Very even contest here
Main Danger
7 Corista
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 50404B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Danny Crozier )
Only a length from the winner last time and now up to more suitable distance. Rails draw and trainer has turned to in-form Courtney Barnes to ride
Next Best
5 Vindicator
F: 3010xB(9)W(57.5)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Tracey Hickey )
First run since December but its fresh up form is very good and could be a good EW investment
Consider
4 On File
F: 14103B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
Just missed at long odds last time. Coming out of the strong Parsons stable, it has to be taken into account
Longer Odds
6 Chapinteel
Dividend : $7.50, $2.20
Won
F: x708xB(2)W(57.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Terri Rae )
Has a bit going for it, including the inside draw and good northern jockey
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 7.50
Place1 6 $ 2.20
Place2 8 $ 1.60
Place3 7 $ 1.60
Quinella 6:8 $ 10.30
Trifecta 6:8:7 $ 115.40
First4 6:8:7:4 $ 724.80
Double 4:6 $ 15.00
Race 10 - GILBERT BUTTERICK MEMORIAL
Time: 4:39 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
5 Miss Emerald
F: 756x5B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-Lance Robinson )
Twice a winner up north, it wasn't far away when resuming after a break in the south. This South African rider gives them ever chance and takes over today
Main Danger
3 Delmonico
F: 5225xB(5)W(59.5)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Not a bad type and resumes, from a good stable, after a four month break. Goes well fresh and trial to prepare
Next Best
2 Victorian Charm
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 88326B(1)W(60.0)
( J-Ruvanesh Muniandy )
( T-Bevan & Robyn Wilson )
Despite wide draws in its last couple, it has finished close up. Can sit on the pace from gate 2 and likely to be there at the business end
Consider
4 Manzappeal
F: 3x810B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Kenny Moore )
Forget its run at Riccarton last time, when up against a strong field for the grade. Good apprentice takes over and brings the claim
Longer Odds
8 Mood Changer
F: 0x6x6B(3)W(54.5)
( J-Brett Murray )
( T-Ashley Frye )
Sparingly raced ex northerner now on southern debut. Up in class from resuming run three weeks ago but will be improved
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 7.60
Place1 1 $ 2.30
Place2 6 $ 5.00
Place3 2 $ 1.20
Quinella 1:6 $ 63.70
Trifecta 1:6:2 $ 404.90
First4 1:6:2:5 $ 1962.30
Race 11 - ASHBURTON RACING CLUB TRUSTEES
Time: 5:12 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
7 Ping
F: 5x028B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Lisa Young )
We're going to ride the wave Courtney is on at the moment. Her experiences through the Stephen Marsh stable have produced a jockey with good style
Main Danger
1 War Court
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: 2670xB(6)W(60.0)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Brian Court )
Expect to see this one rising through the grades this campaign. Resumes after running in R75's last time up and noted that Terry Moseley has been given the reins today
Next Best
2 Grand Cru
F: 61705B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah )
( T-Steven Woodsford )
The rails draw puts this one in with a stronger chance today, as it has tended to get back in running recently
Consider
6 Rubicon Reigns
F: 55089B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Brett Murray )
( T-Jamie Bullard )
Improved run with Brett Murray up last time and he sticks
Longer Odds
12 Almanac
F: 09x05B(7)W(54.5)
( J-Ashvin Goindasamy )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Better run last time and Pitman runners are always a chance