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Costing punters a bit but it comes off three consecutive placings and it could score an overdue win. 3kg comes off to help.
Main Danger
4 The Immigrant
Dividend : $4.00, $1.70
Won
F: 38780B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Had its chance to win last start but we're prepared to give it another chance. Draws well and punters get value each-way odds.
Next Best
10 Mininjagirl
Dividend : $2.60
Place
F: 95x52B(14)W(55.5)
( J-Ashvin Goindasamy )
( T-Lee Callaway )
Better for two runs back from a spell, including a second placing at Ascot Park. 55.5kg on its back is ideal, so include in picks.
Consider
1 Bonsai Bob
F: 74140B(12)W(59.0)
( J-Bailey Rogerson )
( T-Lisa Vaughan )
Not the most consistent type going around but it won well three back. Something close to that would be good enough.
Longer Odds
7 Bleakhouse Burtie
F: 09809B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Tanya Jonker )
( T-Maurice Forde )
A winner earlier this prep before struggling since. A chance in heavy conditions.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 4.00
Place1 4 $ 1.70
Place2 8 $ 2.80
Place3 10 $ 2.60
Quinella 4:8 $ 13.10
Trifecta 4:8:10 $ 157.10
First4 4:8:10:6 $ 1445.20
Double 12:4 $ 11.40
Race 3 - Bupa Care Services Excellency Stakes 2Yo
Time: 12:45 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
1 Fourofus
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 4834B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
Right behind them so far and having that race experience helps. 2kg comes off its back to help with the weight and it should be tough to hold out.
Main Danger
2 El Vaquero
F:B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Abdul Najib )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Drops to 54kg for its debut run and it pays to follow the well-backed Pitman runners. Watch late betting moves.
Next Best
3 Four The Moment
Dividend : $6.30, $2.20
Won
F: 6B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Nichola Yuen )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
Solid enough on debut at Riccarton and it doesn't need to lift too much on that effort. Could down the two favourites.
Consider
11 Mcqueen's Lass
F:B(6)W(55.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Anna Furlong )
Solid effort at the trials and it could sneak under the radar. Strong rider on board and this stable is running well.
Longer Odds
5 Azilee Star
F: 7B(10)W(55.0)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-Robert Dennis )
Only average on debut there is room for improvement. Bred to handle heavy tracks.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 6.30
Place1 3 $ 2.20
Place2 1 $ 1.60
Place3 7 $ 5.20
Quinella 1:3 $ 9.90
Trifecta 3:1:7 $ 326.40
First4 3:1:7:5 $ 4096.20
Treble 12:4:3 $ 157.00
Race 4 - Ashford Motor Lodge Christchurch Pourakino (Bm65)
Time: 1:20 PM | Distance: 2147 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
5 Quick Call
F: 18834B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
It has been in work for some time now but it keeps delivering good races. 2kg comes off and this is its best chance to strike.
Main Danger
1 Tomyturbo
F: 70655B(12)W(60.0)
( J-Abdul Najib )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Better than most of these on its day, and it owns two wins at Riverton. 3kg comes off and it demands attention.
Next Best
2 Short
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 61401B(1)W(59.5)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Anna Hewitson )
Already a two-time winner this prep and it's good enough to add another. Inside draw could be advantageous depending on the track.
Consider
3 Gentle Ben
F: 80020B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-Bill McNamara )
Runs its best races at Riverton, which is a good sign considering its current form. Never out of it on a heavy track.
Longer Odds
9 Arctic Ocean
F: 05741B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Kevin Kalychurun )
( T-Maurice Forde )
Broke maidens last start and it could kick on with it now. Worth including from a good barrier.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 11 $ 12.20
Place1 11 $ 3.80
Place2 12 $ 2.30
Place3 2 $ 2.00
Quinella 11:12 $ 39.10
Trifecta 11:12:2 $ 484.60
First4 11:12:2:7 $ 7844.30
Double 3:11 $ 132.10
Race 5 - Riverton Butchery Aparima Hcp
Time: 1:55 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
7 The Hangover
F: 63552B(16)W(54.0)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Robert Dennis )
Drawn wide but that could be the place to be. Working towards a win and dropping to 52kg makes it tough to beat at each-way odds.
Main Danger
4 Riviera Rebel
F: 10741B(14)W(57.5)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Graham Eade & Brooke Kincaid )
A two-time winner this prep, including a tough win last time out. Another runner with weight coming off its back.
Next Best
8 Buoyant
F: 87505B(10)W(54.0)
( J-Nichola Yuen )
( T-Sabin Kirkland )
A five-time winner over the distance, and it doesn't need to improve too much to beat this field. 52kg on its back.
Consider
5 Willis
F: 6310xB(8)W(55.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-B Howden )
It wasn't able to follow up a win with much last start, but we're happy to give it another chance. Just needs to handle the wet.
Longer Odds
10 Balzano
F: 953x8B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Nikki White )
All three wins have come in the wet, so it can't be left out of calculations.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 44.70
Place1 12 $ 9.00
Place2 11 $ 5.80
Place3 9 $ 2.20
Quinella 11:12 $ 508.60
Trifecta 12:11:9 $ 10766.00
Race 6 - Forde Auto Services / Speights Fairfax (Bm65)
Time: 2:35 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
3 Belardo Ace
F: 6109B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Nichola Yuen )
( T-Sabin Kirkland )
Showed its metal when winning maiden at second start and has been up against it in Guineas races since. This more its gig
Main Danger
10 Helldancer
F: 60x33B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Brian & Shane Anderton )
Has won only won the one race but consistently in the placings. Has returned in good shape this preparation and just needs to handle the track conditions
Next Best
6 Express Coup
Dividend : $3.30, $1.50
Won
F: 00x02B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Showed a return to form at Ashburton but that was five weeks ago and might need this. Saying that, the Pitman stable had a big day last Saturday
Consider
12 Intercept
Dividend : $2.80
Place
F: 12039B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Graham Eade & Brooke Kincaid )
Leah Hemi is the rider of the moment in the south, and is full of confidence right now
Longer Odds
2 Claudius Maximuss
F: 03245B(4)W(59.0)
( J-Ruvanesh Muniandy )
( T-Lee Callaway )
Has been going well in recent runs and has won in the Heavy twice
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 3.30
Place1 6 $ 1.50
Place2 12 $ 2.80
Place3 13 $ 15.50
Quinella 6:12 $ 15.50
Trifecta 6:12:13 $ 1084.40
First4 6:12:13:10 $ 5368.30
Double 12:6 $ 72.00
Treble 11:12:6 $ 2349.00
Race 7 - Riverton Rural Transport Francolin Stakes
Time: 3:10 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 55000
Top Pick
2 Albatross
F: 2378xB(6)W(55.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
Has a good win to runs strike rate and very genuine. Resuming but trainer will have it tuned up for this $55k stake race
Main Danger
4 Motiontime
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 23618B(7)W(55.0)
( J-Abdul Najib )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Pitman runner that was finishing on last time but left itself too much to do after getting back early. 3kg claimer is riding well
Next Best
1 Go Lotte
Dividend : $2.80, $1.50
Won
F: 37712B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
This wonderful 6yo mare gives Kevin Tyler a strong hand in the race. Probably needs a bit further these days but in the Heavy, might well pick them up
Consider
6 Letsbringthebling
F: 10390B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Rohan Mudhoo )
( T-Ainsley McLeod )
Last two runs have been in G3's, the last start at Trentham, so this easier. Was racing well before that too
Longer Odds
8 Fablue
F: 1390xB(10)W(55.0)
( J-Brett Murray )
( T-Ashley Frye )
First run since October but has won twice when fresh up. Looks the best of the 'roughies'
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 2.80
Place1 1 $ 1.50
Place2 3 $ 1.90
Place3 4 $ 1.20
Quinella 1:3 $ 6.40
Trifecta 1:3:7 $ 33.90
First4 1:3:4:7 $ 142.60
Race 8 - Kennedy Building Riverton Cup
Time: 3:45 PM | Distance: 2147 m | Prize $ 80000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
1 Prince Alby
F: 93366B(2)W(59.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
Two terrific performances when taken up to Trentham last month and looks great EW value in this
Main Danger
2 Loftys Gift
F: 12120B(13)W(58.5)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah )
( T-Robert Dennis )
Has been running great races this time up, winning an Open over 2400m two back. Excusing last two runs when back to 1600m. Good apprentice brings the claim
Next Best
3 Smooth Operator
F: 13832B(9)W(58.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Stephanie Faulkner )
One of the 'finds' last spring and is really a top handicapper in the south now. Tina will give it every chance
Consider
6 Complicate
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: 31062B(4)W(54.5)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Brett Inglis )
Consistently thereabouts and the Heavy8 will play into its hands today
Longer Odds
10 Vague
F: 94961B(14)W(54.0)
( J-Gosen Jogoo )
( T-Leonard Stewart )
Surprise winner last time with Samantha Wynne up. That ill have given it confidence and not without a chance of going back to back
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 6.40
Place1 4 $ 2.50
Place2 11 $ 6.40
Place3 6 $ 2.50
Quinella 4:11 $ 103.90
Trifecta 4:11:6 $ 1514.30
First4 4:11:6:3 $ 5983.90
Double 1:4 $ 38.20
Race 9 - Aparima Restaurant And Bar (Bm75)
Time: 4:20 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
2 Sestina
F: 4236xB(3)W(58.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Jo-Anne Dalton )
Has always had the potential but tended to get too far back, otherwise would have won more. Resuming for a new campaign and has won in the Heavy
Main Danger
10 Vino Valentino
Dividend : $3.10
Place
F: x2085B(6)W(55.0)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Robert Dennis )
Trainer has two in the race and has put good claiming apprentice up on this one. Drops back in grade
Next Best
12 Lemon Curd
Dividend : $6.00, $2.30
Won
F: 15525B(11)W(54.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Robert Dennis )
Robert Dennis also runs this 4yo. Capable and Whanganui apprentice's 3kg claim will help
Consider
9 Albazinga
F: 9x051B(19)W(55.0)
( J-Ruvanesh Muniandy )
( T-Sophie Price )
Up in grade after winning R65 two weeks ago. Will like the conditions and has to be considered, despite outside gate
Longer Odds
1 Firoden
F: 90054B(7)W(60.5)
( J-Nichola Yuen )
( T-Leda Beck )
Although a 9yo now, has run well in its last two runs and this race is wide open
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 6.00
Place1 12 $ 2.30
Place2 13 $ 1.60
Place3 10 $ 3.10
Quinella 12:13 $ 8.30
Trifecta 12:13:10 $ 152.50
First4 12:13:10:16 $ 1816.50
Race 10 - Ewan Allan Honda / Ab Lime Waipango (Bm65)
Time: 4:55 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
2 Tralee Bay
F: 42x43B(9)W(60.0)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Jo-Anne Dalton )
Better in on the weights and draw with Haggle this time and with Terry Moseley up, can turn that result around
Main Danger
3 Vamos
Dividend : $3.40, $1.60
Won
F: 68065B(3)W(60.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
Dropped back from a R82 last time and the money came for it. Performed well and gets the chance from gate 3 today
Next Best
12 Mamaea
F: 13004B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
Ran in the Guineas in two races before its last. Back to this grade then, ran the race out well and has inside gate today
Consider
1 Haggle
F: 60711B(15)W(60.0)
( J-Daniel Bothamley )
( T-Brian & Shane Anderton )
Stable has this one going well after dropping it back from 2200m. With wet conditions again today, can't be left out of your calculations
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
4 Cimarron
F: 48304B(4)W(59.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Terry Kennedy )
Wasn't a bad run against Haggle three weeks ago, considering it came from a wide draw. Looks the odds player here in the last