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Race 1 - Manawatu Thoroughbred Racehorse Owners Association 3Yo
Time: 12:30 PM | Distance: 1350 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
8 Tycoon Boss
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 32xB(7)W(54.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray, Copper Belt Lodge )
Close up finishes in both starts to date and Lily thought it went well when winning its trial 11 days ago
Main Danger
2 I Am Nutz
Dividend : $5.10, $1.80
Won
F: 5315B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
A nice win in a maiden two back saw it step up to Stakes company. Will be more at home in this and Craig Grylls rides, getting off Wingman
Next Best
1 Wingman
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 31720B(4)W(58.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Roydon Bergerson )
Last ran in G2 wellington Guineas so has to rate a chance
Consider
5 Jade Dragon
F: 0x14B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Finished just ahead of I Am Nutz last time so at value odds in comparison
Longer Odds
3 Ribkraka
F: x1909B(8)W(56.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Down from the north and good stable. Only 'roughie' in this small field and they often surprise
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 5.10
Place1 2 $ 1.80
Place2 1 $ 1.50
Place3 8 $ 1.90
Quinella 1:2 $ 6.90
Trifecta 2:1:8 $ 56.50
First4 2:1:8:5 $ 244.30
Race 2 - Wanganui Insurance Brokers Mdn
Time: 1:06 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
9 Sol De Otono
F: x830xB(4)W(56.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
Has run well on the track before and resumes here after winning a trial to prepare. Country's top apprentice rides, on home track
Main Danger
6 Pacific Princess
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 22326B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-John Bary )
The horses in front of it last time at Trentham are all good prospects and this one won't be far away today
Next Best
8 Our Giulia
F: x8442B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Roydon Bergerson )
Best run in five starts to date and is at good EW odds
Consider
10 Vickezzmargaux
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: x4267B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-John Bary )
Trainer runs this one as well as the favourite and Kelly Myers will add to its chances
Longer Odds
2 Dark And Dusty
F: 9645B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Stephen Nickalls )
Local trainer and apprentice. Running OK to be just in behind the placegetters recently.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 5.60
Place1 7 $ 2.20
Place2 6 $ 1.20
Place3 10 $ 2.70
Quinella 6:7 $ 6.80
Trifecta 7:6:10 $ 94.40
First4 7:6:10:9 $ 245.30
Double 2:7 $ 15.20
Race 3 - Happy Birthday Big Don Could Surprise (Bm65)
Time: 1:41 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
8 Poukawa
F: 834x6B(9)W(58.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
Has always had a good reputation and resumed with good support here three weeks ago. With improvement, will be the one to beat
Main Danger
6 The Liquidator
F: 7215B(7)W(59.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Leon Mudgway )
Showing up as a good prospect in four runs to date, winning one. Only 1 3/4 lengths behind the winner in a good field at Trentham. Local apprentice had ridden in every start and sticks
Next Best
11 Love Janie
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: x7223B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Just 1 3/4 length behind Truce at Trentham last time, and that's a decent galloper
Consider
10 Lady Anglesea
F: 0x01B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Big performance to win at Waverley last time and the second that day, won nicely at Waverley yesterday
Longer Odds
5 Mr Twinkletoes
F: 2328xB(11)W(59.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Jo Rathbone )
Resuming. Good local trainer that has scratched it a couple of times so good sign that its starting today
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 10.00
Place1 2 $ 3.00
Place2 3 $ 2.90
Place3 11 $ 2.50
Quinella 2:3 $ 29.60
Trifecta 2:3:11 $ 471.30
First4 2:3:11:8 $ 2042.90
Race 4 - Wanganui-Taranaki Racehorse Owners Association Hcp
Time: 2:17 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
4 Khafre
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 4121xB(8)W(57.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Ralph Manning )
Was a huge winner here back in January and connections are down from the north to get a share of the $50k stake on offer. Might not have run since but Ralph Manning is having his best season for a while and Lily sticks
Main Danger
1 Aljay
F: 1387xB(3)W(62.0)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Kevin Myers )
We're sure local trainer Kevin Myers would dearly love to win this on his home turf, and has won a trial to prepare
Next Best
2 Islington Lass
F: 5615xB(4)W(59.5)
( J-Sima Mxothwa )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
First run for nearly three months but has a terrific fresh up record. Interesting to note trainer has gone for 4kg claimer today
Consider
6 He's A Doozy
Dividend : $11.70, $2.50
Won
F: 49040B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Has been racing down south recently and not showing much. But hesitant to leave out as it certainly has the ability to be winning
Longer Odds
5 Chase
Dividend : $3.60
Place
F: 7229xB(6)W(57.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Stephen Nickalls )
Locally trained and has won some good races. Odds have drifted out to a stage where a small EW interest is warranted
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 11.70
Place1 6 $ 2.50
Place2 4 $ 1.40
Place3 5 $ 3.60
Quinella 4:6 $ 11.30
Trifecta 6:4:5 $ 254.40
First4 6:4:5:8 $ 2305.80
Double 2:6 $ 66.10
Treble 7:2:6 $ 834.60
Race 5 - Taranaki Wanganui Nz Thoroughbred Breeders Association (Bm75)
Time: 2:48 PM | Distance: 1350 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
9 Bellezor
F: 1240xB(9)W(55.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Paul Richards )
Not a particularly strong field and and this one's down from the north and can win. Good fresh up record, loves the distance and Courtney riding better than ever before
Main Danger
10 Champagne Linda
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: x2113B(8)W(54.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Bill Thurlow )
Bill Thurlow has had a great season, with some of his proven horses winning some good races. He has also progressed this one nicely and looks sure to run in the money
Next Best
2 Duneagle
Dividend : $11.00, $3.30
Won
F: 76772B(5)W(58.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Suzy Gordon )
3 1/2 lengths behind Slipper Island two back and that's a good form line. Likely to try to lead them all the way
Consider
12 Stipulator
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: 46437B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Gavin Sharrock )
Looked very promising in the early stages of its career but hasn't really reached those expectations. Capable though and only just behind Duneagle two back
Longer Odds
3 King Of Hearts
F: 98x76B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Erin Hocquard )
Local trainer and would be a popular winner. Looks the odds player to us
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 11.00
Place1 2 $ 3.30
Place2 12 $ 2.70
Place3 10 $ 1.90
Quinella 2:12 $ 39.40
Trifecta 2:12:10 $ 388.00
First4 2:12:10:5 $ 5526.30
Race 6 - Dave Hoskin Carriers (Bm65)
Time: 3:23 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
1 Cooper
Dividend : $1.90, $1.40
Won
F: x2x24B(4)W(60.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray, Copper Belt Lodge )
Has the best credentials in the race and looks the winner to us. That was a good field it was in last time and a good ride for Kelly Myers here today
Main Danger
7 La Dulcin'ee
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 32215B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Patrick Campbell )
Taken south to Ashburton in February to get rid of the maiden tag and it duly obliged, winning by seven lengths. Just in behind Cooper last start and likely to be the one to follow it home again today
Next Best
6 Pleasing
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 127x5B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Mike Breslin )
This one certainly ran well when resuming and will take improvement. Rails draw and local apprentice brings the claim
Consider
4 Lohnagan
F: 01505B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-John Bary )
Worth taking a look at if the track gets downgraded
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
8 Lady Moana
F: 088x5B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Harry Grace )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
Scratched yesterday at Waverley and if starting today, that's a good sign. Down from the north and finished on well when resuming, after getting back early
A small field for a race with $100k on offer and we expect Robby Patterson and Craig Grylls will think they have a strong chance. And why not, it won a G3 at Trentham last time against a stronger field than this
Main Danger
3 Nigella Lane
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 41234B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Ralph Manning )
Was seen finishing off to good effect after a slow start in the G3 Cuddle Stakes behind Our Jumala last start. Looks certain to run it closer here
Next Best
2 Fall For Cindy
F: x7505B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Only two lengths off Our Jumala at Trentham and this trainer has has a terrific season, so will have it primed to perfection for this
Consider
4 Royal Flower
Dividend :
Place
F: x7x02B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Gail Temperton )
This 6yo was at the top of its game a couple of seasons back, form that would win this. Stepped up to 2100m last time brought signs of it getting back to top form. Rails draw
Longer Odds
5 Val Di Zoldo
Dividend : $6.20, $2.70
Won
F: 6x427B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Tony Pike )
They were certainly close up behind Our Jumala in the G3, with this one only 2 1/4 lengths away. Not out of it with local apprentice having the track knowledge
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 6.20
Place1 5 $ 2.70
Place2 3 $ 2.40
Quinella 3:5 $ 14.10
Trifecta 5:3:4 $ 163.70
First4 5:3:4:1 $ 350.00
Race 8 - Palamountains Nutrition (Bm75)
Time: 4:33 PM | Distance: 2050 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
7 Sunset Boulevard
F: 47141B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Lily Sutherland )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Has been much improved since the Whanganui maestro took over the training, winning two of three races and close up in the other. Lily sticks of course
Main Danger
9 Tavi Ann
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 37203B(3)W(54.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Improved race when only 3/4 length off the winner here three weeks ago with Courtney up. She's riding with a lot of confidence
Next Best
6 Phats
F: 80844B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Chrissy Bambry )
Good run in a Open here two back. Anything Craig Grylls rides is a solid chance these days
Consider
8 Uncle Arch
F: 31262B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Bryce Newman )
Kept Sunset Boulevard up to its work last time and has to go into your reckoning
Longer Odds
2 Berry The Cash
F: 1l3x7B(5)W(59.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Mark Oulaghan )
Better known for its jumping exploits but gosh, that was a terrific run on the flat when resuming at Hawera eleven days ago. In an Open race too