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New trainer has brought the improvement already to this one, being only just over two lengths behind stablemate last start. Further improvement could see it get a lot closer to that one here
Main Danger
1 Mountain Of Light
Dividend : $3.90, $1.50
Won
F: 30652B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Kezia Murphy )
More fancied of trainer's two runners, having only just been beaten last time. Odds looked justified
Next Best
6 Persona
F: 30344B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Danny Frye )
First run at middle distance and likely to find it to advantage. Inside draw and Tina returns to the reins
Consider
5 Aviva
Dividend : $3.40
Place
F: 42850B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Russell McKay & Ashley Harrington )
Going to excuse last run when losing chance at start when coming out of gate 16. Can bounce back as prior form was good
Longer Odds
11 Wild Secrets
F: 72607B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Rohan Mudhoo )
( T-Ainsley McLeod )
19 start maiden but has run second three times, confirming the ability is there. Steps up to middle distance and they may make the difference
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 3.90
Place1 1 $ 1.50
Place2 5 $ 3.40
Place3 9 $ 12.80
Quinella 1:5 $ 17.30
Trifecta 1:5:9 $ 1142.20
First4 1:5:9:6 $ 531.80
Race 2 - NZB MEGA MAIDEN SERIES
Time: 12:32 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
3 Gruffalo
Dividend : $4.50, $1.80
Won
F:B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-Robert Dennis )
No trials but opened as favourite and has seen early money. That's a good sign in our books. Inside draw
Main Danger
10 Respectabelle
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 03606B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Nayton Mitchell )
That was a good effort to get withing 3 1/2 lengths of the winner last time after getting back early
Next Best
6 French Fille
F: X7253B(10)W(56.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Consistently thereabouts and Joe Doyle adds to its chances today
Consider
7 Sheaintsopeachy
F: 4289XB(1)W(56.0)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Krystal Williams )
Only beaten a head three back and now Terry Moseley takes the reins. Rails draw
Longer Odds
4 Destiny's Purpose
Dividend : $4.90
Place
F: 8X90XB(7)W(56.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Leonard Stewart )
Interested to see Tina back on the reins this time and has a better drawn this time up
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 4.50
Place1 3 $ 1.80
Place2 10 $ 2.10
Place3 4 $ 4.90
Quinella 3:10 $ 16.20
Trifecta 3:10:4 $ 571.80
First4 3:10:4:7 $ 1450.50
Double 1:3 $ 12.70
Race 3 - ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES
Time: 1:07 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
5 Let Me Loose
F: X4724B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Samantha Wynne )
( T-Samantha Wynne )
Although only beaten in a tight photo finish two back, actually thought its last race when stepped up today's 1400m, when fourth, was equally as good. Trainer/jockey here and Sam should know what its capable of
Main Danger
6 Solar Saint
Dividend : $2.80
Place
F: 04B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Rohan Mudhoo )
( T-Pam Robson )
Showed huge improvement from debut run when getting home for third last time, despite wide draw. Every chance from gate 3 today
Next Best
1 Princess Teresa
Dividend : $4.50, $1.40
Won
F: 99322B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Russell McKay & Ashley Harrington )
Kylie Williams regains the reins today after a good run when on its back two back. Concern is the drop back to 1400m
Consider
4 Montauk
F: 2237B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Terri Rae )
Rails draw and showing a lot of promise. Leah is riding exceptionally well
Longer Odds
7 Our Sallyann
Dividend : $3.00
Place
F: 09448B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
The Pitman stable had a huge day last Saturday and its runners are all going well. They've called Tina up for this one today
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 4.50
Place1 1 $ 1.40
Place2 6 $ 2.80
Place3 7 $ 3.00
Quinella 1:6 $ 35.50
Trifecta 1:6:7 $ 487.20
First4 1:6:7:5 $ 2865.50
Treble 1:3:1 $ 53.40
Race 4 - LEGENDS APPRECIATION RACEDAY
Time: 1:42 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
6 Ifyoustartmeup
F: 30064B(6)W(58.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Steven Woodsford )
This 3yo has run well in its last two runs and, if not today, its maiden win won't be too far away
Main Danger
7 Friendofthedevil
F: 02646B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Better run last start when dropped back to today's 1600m and with Joe Doyle taking the reins, becomes a really solid chance to be in the finish
Next Best
1 El Fuego
F: 270X3B(11)W(58.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Malcolm Price )
Leah Hemi took the reins last start and it was a really good run, considering it had to gather them in early after a slow start. Would have rated higher today but for the wide draw
Consider
11 Charlotte Jane
F: 45B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-John Blackadder )
Third up today after being just two lengths off the winner in first two starts. Clearly is capable
Longer Odds
12 Grane
Dividend : $6.90
Place
F: 0X07B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Unlikely to win but if you're looking for something to boost your multis, might be the one. In-form and much improved Courtney Barnes takes the reins and gets every chance from gate2
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 5.80
Place1 5 $ 2.30
Place2 4 $ 5.40
Place3 12 $ 6.90
Quinella 4:5 $ 106.60
Trifecta 5:4:12 $ 2383.00
First4 5:4:12:11 $ 3758.20
Double 1:5 $ 26.80
Race 5 - AGRAFORUM GROWING INNOVATION
Time: 2:17 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
10 Words Of Mine
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 553X2B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
With Tina back today, has to be the one in this. Terrific run when resuming two weeks ago and, apart from taking improvement, benefits from the rails draw and extra 200m
Main Danger
5 Miss Reilly
F: 34530B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Interesting runner that its on its NZ debut, after having 14 runs in Australia. The fact Joe Doyle is riding would suggest it has been going OK
Next Best
3 Pogacar
F: 2B(8)W(58.0)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Ross Beckett )
Connections would have been happy with debut run given that it got back early but was seen finishing to good effect over the latter stages. Extra 200m just perfect
Consider
1 Bandrossan
Dividend : $6.00, $1.80
Won
F: 23X23B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah )
( T-Nayton Mitchell )
Has to go in on its two runs back this campaign, finishing close up in both
Longer Odds
11 Iron Maiden
F: 3505B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Lance Robinson )
Has run with merit in all four starts to date and clearly the value as the odds player here
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 6.00
Place1 1 $ 1.80
Place2 10 $ 1.40
Place3 4 $ 3.20
Quinella 1:10 $ 6.40
Trifecta 1:10:4 $ 103.50
First4 1:10:4:3 $ 416.30
Race 6 - THE PAM GERARD & TOMMY HAZLETT
Time: 2:54 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
11 Giannis
F: 60X63B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Lyn Prendergast )
Has run two nice races this time up and the trainer has now turned to Joe Doyle to get it over the line. From gate 2, he just might
Main Danger
6 Rubicon Reigns
F: 50894B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Brett Murray )
( T-Jamie Bullard )
Only a length behind War Court last start so good EW value at these comparable odds
Next Best
1 War Court
Dividend : $4.70, $1.60
Won
F: 670X2B(5)W(60.0)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Brian Court )
Has a lot of weight but can't deny it was a good run when resuming two weeks ago and sure to take improvement
Consider
9 O'Riordan
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 594X5B(10)W(55.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Stephanie Faulkner )
Ex northerner with ability and although will be wanting further, it was a good southern debut two weeks ago and a repeat while fresh is on the cards
Longer Odds
8 Porthouse Lady
F: 19397B(1)W(55.0)
( J-Ashvin Goindasamy )
( T-Kenny Rae )
Will be better for its first run in three months at Ashburton and has the rails draw in its favour
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 4.70
Place1 1 $ 1.60
Place2 10 $ 3.90
Place3 9 $ 2.00
Quinella 1:10 $ 35.90
Trifecta 1:10:9 $ 322.40
First4 1:10:9:6 $ 3135.80
Double 1:1 $ 15.50
Treble 5:1:1 $ 185.10
Race 7 - THE DAVID WALSH
Time: 3:29 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
7 In Her Presence
F: 89117B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Akshay Balloo )
( T-Kenny Moore )
Was only three lengths away in a G3 last start after winning two R65's well. Big chance dropping back to R75 here
Main Danger
4 Corista
Dividend : $7.90, $1.70
Won
F: 04043B(8)W(57.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Danny Crozier )
Last run had 'improver' written all over it and just needs to overcome the draw here to be in the mix
Next Best
1 Chapinteel
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 708X1B(7)W(59.0)
( J-Ruvanesh Muniandy )
( T-Terri Rae )
After winning fresh up under a good ride, interesting to note astute trainer has gone for a 3kg claiming apprentice this time
Consider
2 In Awe
F: 516X5B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Lance Robinson )
Second up this preparation after looking like it needed the run fresh up, yet wasn't far away. Good draw
Longer Odds
8 Far Site
F: 08206B(1)W(55.0)
( J-Brett Murray )
( T-Jess Land )
Good run to be only just over three lengths behind Go Lotte last time and at good odds if able to run up to that form, now dropping in grade
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 7.90
Place1 4 $ 1.70
Place2 1 $ 1.50
Place3 3 $ 2.10
Quinella 1:4 $ 11.40
Trifecta 4:1:3 $ 159.50
First4 4:1:3:9 $ 1005.00
Race 8 - THE JAN HAY
Time: 4:04 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
10 Forever Babe
F: 66X15B(6)W(54.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Lance Robinson )
Although it won fresh up on a Heavy track, we're not sure that's its preferred so putting its run last start down to the track conditions. Kate is a good booking and can bounce back
Main Danger
8 Mitre Peak
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 1312XB(4)W(55.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau stable runners are going better right now and this one, fresh up, is the preferred option of their three runners for us
Next Best
7 Alminette
F: 95632B(10)W(55.5)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Has to be thereabouts with improvement from its resuming run. Good apprentice brings the claim and wide draw will come in a bit due to scratchings
Consider
1 Spartan
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 00520B(5)W(60.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Russell McKay & Ashley Harrington )
Has been carrying big weights and now not only gets relief from that but gets 3kg allowance from northern apprentice
Longer Odds
3 Turf War
F: 1404XB(8)W(58.5)
( J-Samantha Wynne )
( T-Samantha Wynne )
Looked a galloper of real promise at one stage and has in fact won five from 22 starts. Resumes after a six month break and with Samantha in control of the training and riding, could surprise them
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 9.70
Place1 6 $ 3.00
Place2 8 $ 2.30
Place3 1 $ 1.80
Quinella 6:8 $ 51.50
Trifecta 6:8:1 $ 649.70
First4 6:8:1:3 $ 5407.00
Double 4:6 $ 26.70
Race 9 - THE PETER & DAWN WILLIAMS
Time: 4:39 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
8 Morus
F: 35545B(6)W(55.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Lyn Prendergast )
Drawn to this one by the Kylie factor. She is such a good rider and with this one running well recently, and stepping up to 2200m now, can get it home at good EW odds
Main Danger
1 California Gold
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 33134B(3)W(59.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Virginia Mackle )
Can't fault its recent form apart from its last run when it found it tough from an outside draw. Good northern apprentice brings the 3kg claim
Next Best
5 Islebefine
F: 69731B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-John Blackadder )
This South African jockey now seems to be more familiar with the South Island tracks and we'll be see him winning more. Might back up on this last start winner
Consider
4 Dioressence
F: 52405B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Corey Campbell )
( T-Sarah & Matthew Smith )
4yo that hasn't had a lot of racing and this jockey has has his best season for a while
Longer Odds
3 Extreme Power
F: 003X8B(8)W(58.0)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Brian Court )
Terry Moseley rides and will find this field a lot easier than its last start
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 11.10
Place1 2 $ 3.00
Place2 1 $ 1.50
Place3 7 $ 2.90
Quinella 1:2 $ 16.60
Trifecta 2:1:7 $ 447.90
First4 2:1:7:8 $ 1404.60
Race 10 - THE DANIEL STACKHOUSE
Time: 5:14 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 17000
Top Pick
5 Dujour
F: X931XB(2)W(57.0)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-David Medcalfe )
This looks a good opportunity for this 4yo. Won its only race at the fifth time of asking at the Riccarton Cup meeting last year and then spelled. Lovely draw and has won a trial to prepare for return
Main Danger
6 Aqua Man
Dividend : $6.50, $2.30
Won
F: 90582B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Roopesh Jaun )
( T-Amber Hoffman )
Good quality galloper that was ever so honest up north. Three runs in the south now and a winning run isn't far away
Next Best
2 Delmonico
F: 225X6B(7)W(59.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Only 2 1/2 lengths away on first run back at here and now Joe Doyle takes over, to add the value
Consider
1 Rule Of Law
F: 93362B(8)W(60.0)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that has drawn a bit wide but can't be discounted given its good second last start
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
10 Mood Changer
F: 0X667B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Brett Murray (+0.5) )
( T-Ashley Frye )
At 23's this ex northerner looks over the odds. Not far away from the winner when on southern debut two weeks ago and rails draw to advantage today