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Excellent first race day run, carrying on from an impressive trial win to prepare. The winner that day is an exciting prospect and placed in a Stakes race yesterday
Main Danger
10 Stella Ma Bella
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F:B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau filly on debut after trialling and well considered in the stable
Next Best
6 Too Darn Sweet
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 20B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Corentin Berge )
( T-Sam Mynott )
Although 8 lengths behind Romanoff last time, that one won the 2000 Guineas yesterday! Makes for a good formline
Consider
11 Tiantai
F:B(9)W(55.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Ken & Bev Kelso )
On debut. Any horse that is in this stable has talent so watch the tote
Longer Odds
1 Apollo Warrior
F: 44XB(2)W(58.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Dean Wiles )
Won 3 trials before running well in two races last campaign. Returns from 4 month spell and we'll see it winning soon
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 3.90
Place1 4 $ 1.50
Place2 6 $ 1.70
Place3 10 $ 1.90
Quinella 4:6 $ 6.90
Trifecta 4:6:10 $ 51.90
First4 4:6:10:2 $ 498.10
Race 2 - HAVE YOUR FUNCTION AT ARAWA PARK MAIDEN 1230
Time: 1:00 PM | Distance: 1230 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
8 Cosmic Dream
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F:B(4)W(55.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
On debut. Only two really in the market here and this one has looked good in winning both trials at Taupo. Better positioned with inside gate too
Main Danger
2 L'Aigle Noir
Dividend : $2.30, $1.40
Won
F: 4XB(11)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
One run for the experience back in April as a 2yo and then spelled, to mature. Has seen early support in the market and that would indicate it's going well enough to win fresh up, but wide draw the challenge
Next Best
4 Atkins
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 625X8B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Cody Cole )
Good strike rate for this trainer/jockey partnership and has to be considered for your multis
Consider
10 La Cabra
F:B(1)W(55.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
A second runner in the race for this stable and will be well prepared. Rails draw
Longer Odds
5 Silky Shuba
F: 65XB(5)W(56.5)
( J-Corentin Berge )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Its last run was here in July after which it was spelled. Will be better now
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 2.30
Place1 2 $ 1.40
Place2 4 $ 1.80
Place3 8 $ 1.20
Quinella 2:4 $ 5.80
Trifecta 2:4:8 $ 22.40
First4 2:4:8:5 $ 122.90
Race 3 - WAITOMO FUELS MAIDEN 1400
Time: 1:32 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
8 Final Applause
F:B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
On debut. There doesn't look to be much between the runners here so we'll factor in the jockey and rails draw
Main Danger
5 Redletterday
F:B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Cody Cole )
Patiently handled with 5 trials dating back to April and now goes to its first race day after winning the last one
Next Best
9 Oberon
F:B(6)W(57.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen marsh runs this one after scratching the one that was early favourite. Interesting
Consider
7 Day One
F:B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
On debut and coming out of this stable, will be sure to have potential
Longer Odds
12 Just Like This
F: 25X80B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Hanna Orting and Sophia Nolan )
Only 4 lengths behind swiss Prince 4 weeks ago and that looks good form now after what that one has achieved since
Results
Race Dividends
Win 20 $ 10.10
Place1 20 $ 4.10
Place2 4 $ 6.40
Place3 3 $ 3.30
Quinella 4:20 $ 178.20
Trifecta 20:4:3 $ 2331.30
First4 20:4:3:10 $ 3398.90
Double 2:20 $ 42.90
Race 4 - ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES F&M MAIDEN
Time: 2:08 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
1 High Emotion
Dividend : $2.10, $1.40
Won
F: 22B(10)W(57.5)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Only just beaten in both starts to date. Despite the wide draw, Stephen Marsh has chosen to run here, having scratched it in the previous race
Main Danger
8 Miss Parker
Dividend : $1.00
Place
F: 4X222B(3)W(56.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Kylie Hoskin )
Three seconds from its 5 starts so the ability is there, and stable has been flying
Next Best
10 Confectionist
F: 357B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Corentin Berge )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh also runs this filly and has a better draw than some of the more favoured runners
Consider
20 Gossip
F: X22X4B(15)W(57.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Danica Guy )
Has won a trial since finishing close up when resuming. Would be rated higher but for wide draw
Longer Odds
14 Ohope Wins
F:B(9)W(56.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Good odds for a runner from this stable. Has trialled 5 times and now goes to race day
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 2.10
Place1 1 $ 1.40
Place2 8 $ 1.00
Place3 4 $ 6.90
Quinella 1:8 $ 2.60
Trifecta 1:8:4 $ 71.30
First4 1:8:4:10 $ 460.90
Treble 2:20:1 $ 110.30
Race 5 - ARAWA PARK HOTEL ROTORUA MAIDEN 1560
Time: 2:49 PM | Distance: 1560 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
10 Acer
F: 5X48B(4)W(55.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
George Rooke has opted for this stable's runner here, instead of Stephen Marsh, and might pay to heed that
Main Danger
5 Show Merican
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 02X53B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Mariska Vear )
Looks promising and particularly liked its run on this track two back
Next Best
4 Ammirati
Dividend : $2.80, $1.50
Won
F: 6X7X4B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Good fresh up run but has been scratched at three meetings since. Might need a run if its had troubles
Consider
2 Loose Change
F: 57748B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Moira & Kieran Murdoch )
Drawn wide but has shown that the 1600m is suitable
Longer Odds
6 Romanin
F: 353X6B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Corentin Berge )
( T-Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie )
Taken to the CD when resuming a month ago and ran well. Will have taken improvement
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 2.80
Place1 4 $ 1.50
Place2 5 $ 2.10
Place3 1 $ 3.00
Quinella 4:5 $ 7.10
Trifecta 4:5:1 $ 107.10
First4 4:5:1:10 $ 367.20
Double 1:4 $ 8.00
Race 6 - THE ROTORUA CLUB 1950
Time: 3:27 PM | Distance: 1950 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
8 Ramblin' Rose
F: X3279B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Darrell Hollinshead )
Runs in a R65 here but noted that its best run for sometime was two back, when finishing close up in a strong R75 race. Repeat of that wins this
Main Danger
9 Smiling Eyes
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 210X5B(11)W(56.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
Second run back and now steps up to preferred middle distance journey
Next Best
5 Sonoran
F: X2176B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Vicki Prendergast )
Signalled its ability when winning a 1600m race at Matamata by over 9 lengths! But disappointed when then tried at 2000m, when behind our Top Pick, so time will tell if it is a middle distance runner
Consider
1 In A Pickle
Dividend : $16.70, $4.30
Won
F: 62258B(1)W(59.5)
( J-Corentin Berge )
( T-Ralph Manning )
Trainer that has been producing winners and now turns to this French jockey to get some improvement out of this 7yo
Longer Odds
3 History Maker
F: 93521B(6)W(59.0)
( J-Lynsey Satherley )
( T-Paul Adlington )
This looks like a 'value' bet at these odds. Won last start and had been close up in all runs prior
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 16.70
Place1 1 $ 4.30
Place2 9 $ 2.20
Place3 2 $ 4.70
Quinella 1:9 $ 40.90
Trifecta 1:9:2 $ 1015.90
First4 1:9:2:4 $ 4992.80
Race 7 - GREEN LIGHT INSURANCE BROKERS 1400
Time: 4:08 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
4 Fun Never Sets
F: 0X100B(8)W(58.0)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Kylie Hoskin )
One of two runners for this in-form trainer and it will find this easier, after running in R75
Main Danger
5 Transaction
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: X00X5B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Kylie Hoskin )
This Kylie Hoskin runner is favourite on the back of a close up finish when resuming. Looks promising and has the rails draw to its advantage
Next Best
3 Sixth Generation
Dividend : $5.70, $2.00
Won
F: 8X906B(12)W(59.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Jim Collett )
Stable doesn't have many runners but liked its run last time, doing well to finish just 4 lengths away after getting back early
Consider
1 Super Wraith
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: X76X2B(4)W(59.5)
( J-Rihaan Goyaram )
( T-Ralph Manning )
Just missed when resuming and think it could be the best of Ralph Manning's two runners
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
2 Paddy The Farmer
F: 7X10B(9)W(59.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Cody Cole )
very impressive winner of its maiden two back, when Craig Grylls rode, and he is re-united with it today