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  Race 1 - WAIKATO/BOP RACEHORSE OWNERS MAIDEN 1215

  Time: 11:55 AM | Distance: 1215 m | Prize $ 20000
• Top Pick

  

  4 The Sky Above  

  F: P2826   B(11)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Craig Grylls )

   ( T- Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )

  Already rated a Heavy10 and more rain forecast so they'll be coming wide here today. Craig Grylls rides this Te Akau runner and considering it has been second in five if its 13 starts, a win looks on the cards

  Main Danger

  

  1 Chur Nibble  

  F: 22   B(12)  W(58.5)

   ( J- Elen Nicholas )

   ( T- Shaun Phelan )

  Drawn out wide with the Te Akau runner and it might prove to be the place to be to get the best running. Certainly will be winning at short notice

  Next Best

  

  14 Portland  

  Dividend : $2.90

  Place

  F: 4   B(2)  W(53.5)

   ( J- Tayla Mitchell )

   ( T- Stephen Marsh )

  Matt Cartwright returns to the saddle for this Stephen Marsh runner and it will have taken improvement from its debut run. That was in the Heavy so should handle this track OK

  Consider

  

  11 Vadanova  

  Dividend : $2.70

  Place

  F: 440X   B(6)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Kelly Myers )

   ( T- Simon & Katrina Alexander )

  Progressed nicely in its three runs last year before being spelled in December. Sure to have strengthened during that time and was close up in only run in the Heavy

  Longer Odds

  

  16 Skycatcher  

  F:   B(8)  W(58.5)

   ( J- Lynsey Satherley )

   ( T- Peter Lock )

  Trainer has been a bit quiet lately so interested to see he's running this one, on debut. Could be one to boost the multis

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 6 $ 16.50

  Place1 6 $ 4.10

  Place2 14 $ 2.90

  Place3 11 $ 2.70

  Quinella 6:14 $ 76.50

  Trifecta 6:14:11 $ 1442.60

  First4 6:14:11:1 $ 4781.40

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  Race 2 - VAN DYKS 1400

  Time: 12:27 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 35000
• Top Pick

  

  9 Powerofpersuasion  

  F: 1   B(2)  W(55.0)

   ( J- Ace Lawson-Carroll )

   ( T- Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie )

  This filly has been patiently handled with trials going back seven months and only presented on the race track last month. Was taken south to the central districts to give it a soft start and it duly showed its ability, winning well. Could be quite smart

  Main Danger

  

  8 Listening  

  F: 9X1   B(5)  W(55.0)

   ( J- Warren Kennedy )

   ( T- Roger James & Robert Wellwood )

  Very impressive when resuming from just the one run last September. Plenty of upside here and Warren Kennedy is reunited

  Next Best

  

  4 Ortega  

  F: 0X781   B(4)  W(56.0)

   ( J- Maria Sanson )

   ( T- Stephen Marsh )

  Apart from being with the in-form Stephen Marsh stable , it has two strong things going for it .... a last start win and that was in the Heavy

  Consider

  

  1 Our Beau  

  F: 5X51   B(9)  W(57.0)

   ( J- Niranjan Parmar )

   ( T- Mark Purdon )

  This trainer had his first two winner in this code recently, this one being one of them. Looks to be capable and certainly rates a place chance

  Longer Odds

  

  5 Sacred Zed  

  Dividend : $10.40, $2.60

  Won

  F: 45   B(1)  W(56.0)

   ( J- Matt Cartwright )

   ( T- Nicholas Bishara )

  A trainer we respect and he looks to have an up and coming prospect here

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 5 $ 10.40

  Place1 5 $ 2.60

  Place2 3 $ 2.20

  Place3 2 $ 2.30

  Quinella 3:5 $ 26.00

  Trifecta 5:3:2 $ 421.40

  First4 5:3:2:1 $ 1933.60

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  Race 3 - DONNA FLEMING MEMORIAL 1215

  Time: 1:00 PM | Distance: 1215 m | Prize $ 35000
• Top Pick

  

  5 Acapelago  

  Dividend : $1.80

  Place

  F: 729X2   B(7)  W(57.5)

   ( J- Kelly Myers )

   ( T- Simon & Katrina Alexander )

  Won a trial well before resuming so it was no surprise to see it run well at Ellerslie three weeks ago, finishing to good effect over the final stages. Highly tried last campaign so this R65 should be there for the taking today

  Main Danger

  

  9 Honey Badger  

  Dividend : $4.50, $1.60

  Won

  F: 78454   B(5)  W(57.0)

   ( J- Matt Cartwright )

   ( T- Tony Pike )

  With Tony Pike's runners winning, this one rates a good chance. Only beaten 1 3/4 lengths last time and won its only race in the Heavy

  Next Best

  

  4 Super Wraith  

  F: 2739X   B(2)  W(59.5)

   ( J- Rihaan Goyaram )

   ( T- Ralph Manning )

  Resuming and might need a run to be winning but this jockey is improved and will get the best out of it

  Consider

  

  10 Part Time Lover  

  F: X143X   B(11)  W(57.0)

   ( J- Ryan Elliot )

   ( T- Cody Cole )

  Has been given time to mature, with this being its first run in ten months. Good trainer will have it tuned up for return

  Longer Odds

  Best "Roughie"

  

  8 Afterglo  

  F: 1   B(14)  W(57.0)

   ( J- Maria Sanson )

   ( T- Stephen Autridge )

  Despite having won its last trial, was neglected in the betting on its debut and paid $15 when winning. Comes on for that experience and the money has come for it this week

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 9 $ 4.50

  Place1 9 $ 1.60

  Place2 20 $ 2.20

  Place3 5 $ 1.80

  Quinella 9:20 $ 13.10

  Trifecta 9:20:5 $ 88.20

  First4 9:20:5:13 $ 866.70

  Double 5:9 $ 27.90

  Treble 6:5:9 $ 907.70

• 

  Race 4 - ARAWA PARK HOTEL ROTORUA 1560

  Time: 1:32 PM | Distance: 1560 m | Prize $ 20000
• Top Pick

  

  9 Privy Garden  

  Dividend : $2.80, $1.70

  Won

  F: X3154   B(2)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Craig Grylls )

   ( T- Andrew Forsman )

  Andrew Forsman has scratched his other runner and with the other fancied runners also out, this one comes into favouritism. Craig Grylls rides

  Main Danger

  

  4 Ruach  

  Dividend : 

  Place

  F: 06X30   B(4)  W(58.0)

   ( J- Ryan Elliot )

   ( T- Antony Fuller )

  We know it handles a Heavy track ... and that's a winning factor today in what has become an open field

  Next Best

  

  8 Bow Hill  

  Dividend : $2.40

  Place

  F: 36755   B(6)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Matt Cartwright )

   ( T- Cody Cole )

  Probably not its preferred surface but trainer has scratched its best chance in an earlier race so must think this one rates

  Consider

  

  5 Makkaldee  

  F: 53868   B(7)  W(57.5)

   ( J- Warren Kennedy )

   ( T- Darryn & Briar Weatherley )

  Scratchings certainly bring this one into contention and we like the booking of Warren Kennedy, who doesn't often ride for this stable

  Longer Odds

  

  11 Navy Chief  

  F: 5X000   B(1)  W(55.0)

   ( J- Ace Lawson-Carroll )

   ( T- Nicholas Bishara )

  Looks the best of the two 'roughies' but probably best chance is a place

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 9 $ 2.80

  Place1 9 $ 1.70

  Place2 8 $ 2.40

  Quinella 8:9 $ 6.30

  Trifecta 9:8:4 $ 35.50

  First4 9:8:4:3 $ 128.10

• 

  Race 5 - MACMILLAN ACCOUNTANTS 1560

  Time: 2:05 PM | Distance: 1560 m | Prize $ 35000
• Top Pick

  The 'Day's Best'

  

  12 La Mezquita  

  F: 759X1   B(8)  W(54.5)

   ( J- Joe Doyle )

   ( T- Stephen Marsh )

  How impressive was this Stephen Marsh runner when resuming three weeks ago at Matamata. A step up from previous campaigns and has obviously developed well during its spell. Look to Renovations performance in Race 2 to see if it franks the form

  Main Danger

  

  13 Jaffira  

  F: 67614   B(6)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Hayley Hassman )

   ( T- Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )

  Decent type and one of two the stable has in the race. Yound apprentice looks value for her 4kg claim

  Next Best

  

  14 Pacifico  

  Dividend : $1.90

  Place

  F: 130X2   B(9)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Matt Cartwright )

   ( T- Andrew Forsman )

  Scratched in Race 4 in preference for this. Noted that Stephen Marsh's regular jockey rides for the Andrew Forsman stable here, albeit Stephen runs the favourite. Its record in the Heavy is excellent

  Consider

  

  10 Bozo  

  Dividend : $7.30, $2.50

  Won

  F: 319X8   B(2)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Wiremu Pinn )

   ( T- Kevin Myers )

  Putting this one in for consideration. Kevin Myers brings it north when they're racing on his home track tomorrow?

  Longer Odds

  

  6 Awhina  

  Dividend : $4.60

  Place

  F: 052X0   B(10)  W(57.5)

   ( J- Triston Moodley )

   ( T- Nicholas Bishara )

  Will be much improved for resuming run and we like this trainer/jockey combination

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 10 $ 7.30

  Place1 10 $ 2.50

  Place2 14 $ 1.90

  Place3 6 $ 4.60

  Quinella 10:14 $ 18.80

  Trifecta 10:14:6 $ 541.80

  First4 10:14:6:12 $ 4348.00

  Double 9:10 $ 10.50

• 

  Race 6 - CAMPBELL INFRASTRUCTURE ROTORUA CUP (L)

  Time: 2:47 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 100000
• Top Pick

  Best "Each Way"

  

  6 Drop Of Something  

  F: 30675   B(10)  W(53.0)

   ( J- Warren Kennedy )

   ( T- Wayne Hillis )

  Did well to be less than 2 1/2 lengths away in the Listed Hawkes Bay Cup , after being slow away, last time and drops back to an Open here. Additionally, Warren Kennedy is riding well and takes over the reins today

  Main Danger

  

  7 Outback Opal  

  F: 06343   B(9)  W(53.0)

   ( J- Kate Hercock )

   ( T- Mark Brosnan )

  Consistently there about and they don't come any more honest. Strong rider takes over and will ensure it gets every chance

  Next Best

  

  3 Fly My Wey  

  F: X3223   B(13)  W(53.5)

   ( J- Jasmine Fawcett )

   ( T- Mark Brosnan )

  We rate this one of the most improved handicappers around this season and think it will again give a good account of itself. But the wide draw might see it get off the pace early and then things get difficult

  Consider

  

  1 Aljay  

  F: 387X7   B(5)  W(59.5)

   ( J- Ngakau Hailey )

   ( T- Kevin Myers )

  Kevin Myers has entered two runners in this, and we know how he likes to win a Cup race. We're on the side of this one on the back of its five wins in the Heavy

  Longer Odds

  

  12 Hula Beat  

  F: 21X00   B(7)  W(53.0)

   ( J- Joe Doyle )

   ( T- Stephen Marsh )

  This one could surprise. A Stephen Marsh runner that will just love being back on a Heavy track. Expect improvement on previous runs

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 10 $ 7.00

  Place1 10 $ 2.30

  Place2 5 $ 4.20

  Place3 2 $ 3.20

  Quinella 5:10 $ 41.90

  Trifecta 10:5:2 $ 669.00

  First4 10:5:2:9 $ 5478.70

  Treble 9:10:10 $ 153.70

• 

  Race 7 - PETER LUDGATE MEMORIAL RACE

  Time: 3:22 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 35000
• Top Pick

  

  3 Raajoices  

  F: 177X3   B(3)  W(60.0)

   ( J- Triston Moodley )

   ( T- Catherine Cameron )

  Will be much improved for first run back when finishing on well for third. All three wins have been in the Heavy, and that's a plus today

  Main Danger

  

  9 Cast Of Diamonds  

  Dividend : $1.50

  Place

  F: 23062   B(4)  W(57.5)

   ( J- Ryan Elliot )

   ( T- Tony Pike )

  Tony Pike has often spoken of the potential this 4yo has but its yet to show that. But went close two weeks ago and it won't take much improvement to see it winning

  Next Best

  

  8 Vistown  

  F: 74337   B(11)  W(57.5)

   ( J- Matt Cartwright )

   ( T- John Bell )

  Yet to show up in the Heavy, but not too far off them last time, but have a lot of time for this trainer so it goes in

  Consider

  

  2 Quid  

  Dividend : $5.60, $1.80

  Won

  F: 324X5   B(7)  W(60.0)

   ( J- Kelly Myers )

   ( T- Kevin Myers )

  Not sure this one can win this but has to be in for a place if you're doing trifectas or first fours

  Longer Odds

  

  5 Heza Sharp One  

  F: 9X519   B(8)  W(59.0)

   ( J- Craig Grylls )

   ( T- Team Rogerson )

  Not a lot there to give you confidence from previous runs but when we see Craig Grylls take the reins in such a situation, we give it consideration

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 2 $ 5.60

  Place1 2 $ 1.80

  Place2 9 $ 1.50

  Place3 10 $ 2.30

  Quinella 2:9 $ 7.70

  Trifecta 2:9:10 $ 117.70

  First4 2:9:10:7 $ 1522.20

  Double 10:2 $ 25.30

• 

  Race 8 - ROTORUA ITM STAKES (G3)

  Time: 3:58 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 100000
• Top Pick

  

  5 Lux Libertas  

  Dividend : $1.80

  Place

  F: 20847   B(8)  W(57.0)

   ( J- Warren Kennedy )

   ( T- Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )

  If you saw this one's last race, you'll have seen this much improved 4yo finishing over them, having got back early. Warren Kennedy will be wary of that today and look for it to be there at the business end

  Main Danger

  

  1 Marotiri Molly  

  F: 315X4   B(1)  W(57.0)

   ( J- Kate Hercock )

   ( T- Matt Dixon )

  It's first run in a G3 but we think this wonderful 6yo mare won't get a better opportunity to win one. And if anyone deserves to win one, it's this rider. Utmost respect

  Next Best

  

  10 Tomodachi  

  Dividend : $2.80, $1.50

  Won

  F: 7X113   B(12)  W(57.0)

   ( J- Joe Doyle )

   ( T- Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )

  As good as Joe Doyle is, thought the trainers would have gone for the likes of Craig Grylls. But Joe is one for the big races and in this galloper, he has a 'live' chance. But needs to negotiate the wide draw in the early stages

  Consider

  

  3 Karman Line  

  F: 70415   B(2)  W(57.0)

   ( J- Craig Grylls )

   ( T- Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )

  Was right there in a bunched finish, with Lux Libertas two weeks ago and has been running well in all its races this prep. Craig Grylls adds the value today too

  Longer Odds

  

  4 Kelly Coe  

  F: 18780   B(14)  W(57.0)

   ( J- Wiremu Pinn )

   ( T- Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )

  On 'trainer' value alone, has to be in with a shout. Has performed well in better fields than this on occasions

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 10 $ 2.80

  Place1 10 $ 1.50

  Place2 8 $ 2.80

  Place3 5 $ 1.80

  Quinella 8:10 $ 14.60

  Trifecta 10:8:5 $ 96.00

  First4 10:8:5:15 $ 607.90

• 

  Race 9 - THE ROTORUA CLUB 1400

  Time: 4:32 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 35000
• Top Pick

  

  14 Urlar  

  F: 54281   B(3)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Warren Kennedy )

   ( T- Tony Pike )

  After what is going to be a 'tough day at the track' for all concerned, including punters, we're looking to Tony Pike to continue his winning run. He has a knack of improving them and this is a case in point, judging by its progress from last campaign

  Main Danger

  

  10 Rosetown Princess  

  F: 740X3   B(6)  W(57.5)

   ( J- Kate Hercock )

   ( T- Darrell Hollinshead )

  Senior rider takes over here after it ran well resuming. Heavy track doesn't appear to be an issue

  Next Best

  

  1 Did The Trick  

  F: 47X65   B(5)  W(60.0)

   ( J- Vinnie Colgan )

   ( T- Wayne Hillis )

  Likely to be in the mix, now third up and fitter. Was racing in R75's last campaign and running well so this certainly within its capabilities

  Consider

  

  12 Phoebe Buffay  

  F: 41353   B(2)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Craig Grylls )

   ( T- Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )

  Craig Grylls is a good booking for this promising 4yo. Only the seven races to date so we expect upside

  Longer Odds

  

  11 Delorean  

  F: X9994   B(9)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Tayla Mitchell )

   ( T- Kylie Fawcett )

  Trainer that doesn't have many going around at a time but did have a win just over a week ago. That's a good sign for this one's chances

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 15 $ 11.40

  Place1 15 $ 3.40

  Place2 2 $ 2.70

  Place3 5 $ 6.10

  Quinella 2:15 $ 44.60

  Trifecta 15:2:5 $ 1537.90

  First4 15:2:5:14 $ 6620.60

  Double 10:15 $ 19.60

  Treble 2:10:15 $ 244.00

  Quaddie 10:2:10:15 $ 1250.60