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a number of these could win this. But what is clear is that this stable have a terrific strike rate, on the back of the fact that their runners are 'ready to win' when going to race day
Main Danger
6 Cowboy
F: 0B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Josh King & Maija Vance )
Never a winning chance after getting back early on debut. But down from the north and showed ability at trials prior
Next Best
5 Tommy Star
Dividend : $7.10, $2.70
Won
F: 65B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Dan O'Leary )
Not far away in two runs to date and, now third up, will be fit enough to test them. Top horseman trains and won't get a better chance to be winning
Consider
1 Riomosa
F: 62642B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Geoffrey Haigh )
Looks a chance but would like to see it drawn better. Jockey is underrated
Longer Odds
12 Casta Shadow
F: 8X9X6B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Mark Oulaghan )
Yes it was an $85 shot when resuming but defied the odds to be less than 5 lengths away. Considering it came out of gate 12, it was a good run and takes improvement
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 7.10
Place1 5 $ 2.70
Place2 3 $ 5.20
Place3 16 $ 3.30
Quinella 3:5 $ 83.80
Trifecta 5:3:16 $ 2873.90
Race 2 - HAPPY HIRE 3YO 1200
Time: 12:50 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
4 Passiflora
Dividend : $1.60, $1.30
Won
F: 13B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie )
Beaten just a length in both starts to date, including in a Stakes race at Tauranga last time. On form, it should be winning, with in-form local jockey now on the reins
Main Danger
1 Faultless
F: 20302B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Peter & Shaun McKay )
Although it didn't show up in the Whanganui Guineas here two starts ago, its races around that have been excellent, and close up behind two classy gallopers
Next Best
2 Perfect Habit
Dividend : $2.60
Place
F: 460X1B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Mark Forbes )
First run for two months but was a winner on that occasion. Looks better than the others in the field
Consider
3 Our Sniper
Dividend :
Place
F: 335X1B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
A winner two weeks ago in a much weaker field so unlikely to trouble them, but is better than the outsider in the field
Longer Odds
6 Pauatui
F: 9X54B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Allen Baker )
Looks to be making up the numbers here and very unlikely to feature
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 1.60
Place1 4 $ 1.30
Place2 2 $ 2.60
Quinella 2:4 $ 4.40
Trifecta 4:2:3 $ 14.70
First4 4:2:3:1 $ 21.70
Double 5:4 $ 11.60
Race 3 - FULL CIRCLE APPEARANCE MEDICINE 1200
Time: 1:24 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
1 Kasukedo
F: 54854B(6)W(59.5)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Mark Forbes )
Although 4th last start, was in fact only 3/4 length away in what was a good run. Talented apprentice now rides and brings the 2kg claim
Main Danger
2 East End Lad
F: 61B(3)W(59.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Mike Breslin )
Has made marked improvement since its debut run in September, winning a trial since and then a clear cut winner 3 weeks ago
Next Best
6 Lucullan
Dividend : $3.20, $1.60
Won
F: 13X77B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Peter and Trent Didham )
Has been showing its potential in 6 runs to date and will be better for recent run. Would be rated higher but for wide draw
Consider
4 Bad Education
F: 34200B(9)W(58.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Josh King & Maija Vance )
Has been a bit off them in the last couple but is down from the north and will find the opposition a bit easier
Longer Odds
10 Fancypants
Dividend : $3.00
Place
F: 62589B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Bryce Revell )
Better than its recent form would suggest and it won't take much for it to turn that around
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 3.20
Place1 6 $ 1.60
Place2 10 $ 3.00
Place3 7 $ 3.80
Quinella 6:10 $ 17.10
Trifecta 6:10:7 $ 265.20
First4 6:10:7:8 $ 1435.40
Race 4 - AIR WHANGANUI 1200
Time: 1:58 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
1 Sindee
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 7331XB(10)W(59.5)
( J-Sima Mxothwa )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
This mare has won 4 from 9 starts and that's due to not only its ability, but they way its been managed. Now a 5yo it resumes after a 8 month spell
Main Danger
8 Velton
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 45X13B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Bryce Newman )
Gutsy performance in a R75 last time and this jockey could well suit its racing style
Next Best
7 Magawa
F: 35801B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Matt Dixon )
Dropped back to R65 and got the nod in to win at long odds last month. Jockey is flying right now and could produced the desired result at good odds again
Consider
6 Cooper
Dividend : $3.90, $1.80
Won
F: 4147XB(12)W(57.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray )
Resumes after a 6 month spell after racing up in the north at the end of its last campaign. Drawn wide but has won a trial to prepare
Longer Odds
5 Scelta Di Elena
F: 2338XB(6)W(57.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Trudy & Vaughan Keegan )
A change of stable during its spell for this former Whanganui trained galloper. Has ability and seen early support in the market
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 3.90
Place1 6 $ 1.80
Place2 8 $ 2.10
Place3 1 $ 1.60
Quinella 6:8 $ 10.50
Trifecta 6:8:1 $ 65.80
First4 6:8:1:9 $ 395.40
Double 6:6 $ 20.70
Treble 4:6:6 $ 31.40
Race 5 - MANAWATU ITM HANDICAP 1340
Time: 2:29 PM | Distance: 1340 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
1 Spencer
Dividend : $4.20, $2.00
Won
F: 63916B(4)W(62.0)
( J-Sienna Brown )
( T-Peter & Shaun McKay )
Interesting to see this stable bring runners to this track. Not a particularly strong field and this well performed 6yo will be hard to beat
Main Danger
3 Bedtime Story
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 32X44B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
Fourth but less than 1 1/2 lengths behind the winner when favourite's 3 weeks ago. Will be at peak and a deserved favourite's chance
Next Best
6 Blissful Belle
F: 37X42B(8)W(54.0)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-John Bary )
Has looked good in two runs this term and shouldn't be far away. Drawn wide though
Consider
7 Duneagle
F: 19X04B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Suzy Gordon )
Has been racing in R75's so this tougher but in-form trainer has it on the quick back up and that's a good sign
Longer Odds
5 Old Town Road
F: 48685B(6)W(54.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Hesitant to select an 8yo here but it hasn't been far away recently and might run into a place
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 4.20
Place1 1 $ 2.00
Place2 3 $ 1.60
Place3 8 $ 2.10
Quinella 1:3 $ 5.50
Trifecta 1:3:8 $ 89.30
First4 1:3:8:6 $ 212.60
Race 6 - CARPET MAINTENANCE & CLEANING 1600
Time: 3:06 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
3 Shamwari
F: 64X51B(14)W(58.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Mark Forbes )
Just the 7 starts and won with plenty in hand when stepped up to 1600m for the first time here just over two weeks ago. Looks sure to continue the progression here
Main Danger
2 Four Square Pete
F: 414X0B(13)W(58.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Cody Cole )
Won its only race here back in May. Wasn't far away when resuming at Tauranga at the beginning of the month and will be improved for that run
Next Best
6 Blue Jeanie
Dividend : $4.50, $2.00
Won
F: 173X3B(8)W(57.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Bryce Newman )
Returned from a 8 month spell in good shape to run well over 1400m three weeks ago and being a middle distance galloper, will appreciate the extra 200m today
Consider
11 Downtrou
F: 088X6B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Sarah O'Malley )
( T-Joshua Lavelle & Sacha Rennie )
A stable we like and will be better suited on this Soft track today
Longer Odds
5 Outer Focus
F: 39X02B(11)W(58.0)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Locally trained and out of the in-form Kevin Myers stable so has to be in with a shout
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 4.50
Place1 6 $ 2.00
Place2 7 $ 5.30
Place3 10 $ 4.70
Quinella 6:7 $ 29.90
Trifecta 6:7:10 $ 601.20
First4 6:7:10:14 $ 2651.70
Double 1:6 $ 21.30
Race 7 - G BRISTOL & SONS HANDICAP 2040
Time: 3:40 PM | Distance: 2040 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
6 Identikit
F: 87641B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Now back in form, what a great opportunity this race provides for this 5yo to register another win. Not a strong field and rails draw to its advantage
Main Danger
1 Sagunto
Dividend :
Place
F: 9X608B(5)W(60.0)
( J-Elle Sole )
( T-Peter & Shaun McKay )
This prolific winner of 10 races and over $400k is the class horse of the field and if reproducing something close to its best, will be hard to pull back once leading
Next Best
3 Royal Flower
Dividend : $5.30, $2.90
Won
F: X7475B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Gail Temperton )
7yo now and has been a good performer over the years. Has won here before and too honest to think it mightn't be in a place
Consider
8 Grey Invador
F: X7616B(7)W(54.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Brendon McDermott )
One of its two wins was on this track. Surprised to see a flood of money for it since opening so has to be considered on that
Longer Odds
2 Nest Egg
F: 04X00B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Genuine Open handicapper out of the Stephen Marsh stable that is third up today. Better suited to today's distance
Had a bit of a reputation early in its career but that never evolved. Liked the way it won at New Plymouth a few weeks back and might now be ready to redeem itself
Main Danger
9 Dance For Her
F: X2920B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Cody Cole )
Not a strong field and comes south with a good stable. Will find this easier
Next Best
1 Ayteem
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 029X8B(4)W(60.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Janelle Millar )
Considered good enough to run in the Derby in March and ran with merit. Spelled after that and sure to have matured since then. Resumed 3 weeks ago and fitter now
Consider
3 Kwanza
F: 21544B(6)W(59.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Paul Nelson & Corrina McDougal )
Recent winner but not sure the fields were that strong ... but good enough to run a place in this on that form
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
11 Cleo's Magic
F: 9X922B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Joshua Lavelle & Sacha Rennie )
Locally trained and local apprentice. Two seconds leading into this and has been backed down from an opening $19