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Race 1 - DIPROSE MILLER COMMUNITY FUND HANDICAP 1000
Time: 1:30 PM | Distance: 1000 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
5 We Found Love
F: X50X2B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Lauren Brennan )
As well as winning one, it has run second 5 times, so better than the average R60 runner. Draw is important over the 1000m and comes out of gate 2 here
Main Danger
8 Fat Albert
F: 88X43B(9)W(55.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Fred & Lindsay Cornege )
If it can overcome the wide draw, it can certainly be in the mix as that was a good run after getting back last start
Next Best
4 Ridgeview Vicky
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 36253B(3)W(58.0)
( J-Joe Nishizuka )
( T-Gavin Opie )
Also drawn well and only 1/2 length behind our Top Pick 3 weeks ago
Consider
9 Berrettini
Dividend : $3.00
Place
F: 47X7B(6)W(54.0)
( J-Lynsey Satherley )
( T-Conor and Sarah Fahy )
will be improved for resuming run and we like this jockey
Longer Odds
2 Notabadbergs
F: 15065B(10)W(59.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Shaun & Emma Clotworthy )
Would be rated higher but for the wide draw. Strong trainer/jockey combination
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 12.90
Place1 3 $ 3.10
Place2 4 $ 2.10
Place3 9 $ 3.00
Quinella 3:4 $ 48.60
Trifecta 3:4:9 $ 1133.20
First4 3:4:9:5 $ 5056.80
Race 2 - NZB MEGA MAIDEN SERIES 2200
Time: 2:07 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
9 Honor Mission
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 9X6B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Not a bad run when taken down to New Plymouth for first run in new campaign 3 weeks ago. Travel often stimulates them too so expect good improvement, and steps up to 2200m today
Main Danger
1 Our Shocks
F: 22052B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Gavin Opie )
Improved run when up to 2100m at Tauranga last time, making it three seconds from 10 starts
Next Best
10 Show Diamonds
F: 70B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Just its third start and was outpaced on the Good ground last time. Today's conditions will suit better and probably the 2200m as well
Consider
5 Khando
Dividend : $4.40, $1.70
Won
F: 85323B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-Pam Gerard )
A 14 start but ran its best race last time when over ground for the first time. Not a stable to be overlooked
Longer Odds
4 Magee
F: 44656B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Sienna Brown )
( T-Davina Waddell )
Not too far away in recent runs. Has nearly 4 lengths to make up on Khando from last time but apprentice brings the 4kg claim
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 4.40
Place1 5 $ 1.70
Place2 9 $ 2.30
Place3 8 $ 5.90
Quinella 5:9 $ 13.30
Trifecta 5:9:8 $ 888.00
First4 5:9:8:4 $ 6185.90
Double 3:5 $ 37.80
Race 3 - DIPROSE MILLER MAIDEN 1150
Time: 2:46 PM | Distance: 1150 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
2 I'll Be Home Soon
F:B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Peter Lock )
We'll let the money talk for this first starter. The opening odds of $6 were quickly snapped up and the money has continued to come. Rails draw
Main Danger
7 King's English
Dividend : $1.60, $1.10
Won
F: 33B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Our original idea of the winner, given this Te Akau runner's good runs in both its starts to date, and still rate it a very strong chance now it's third up
Next Best
12 Kitten Heels
F: 3B(11)W(55.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance Noble )
Trialled well on the synthetic before finishing just 2 lengths of a very talented 3yo when on debut. Wide draw is the challenge
Consider
6 Rising Wind
Dividend : $7.30
Place
F: 9X696B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Darren Danis )
( T-Paul Mirabelli )
Exceeded expectations last time when at huge odds and should see further improvement come out of that
Longer Odds
8 Boomstruck
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F:B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Jenna Mahoney )
Good stable and talented jockey rides on debut. Patiently handled, it has had 5 trials over 8 months and now ready to go to race day after winning the last of them
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 1.60
Place1 7 $ 1.10
Place2 8 $ 2.50
Place3 6 $ 7.30
Quinella 7:8 $ 8.00
Trifecta 7:8:6 $ 225.10
First4 7:8:6:3 $ 2719.30
Treble 3:5:7 $ 123.40
Race 4 - PROPERTY BROKERS TE AROHA MAIDEN 1150
Time: 3:20 PM | Distance: 1150 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
9 Arctic Jewel
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 2B(13)W(55.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Came off a winning trial to be favourite on debut but a slow start was its undoing. It was favourite that day and can redeem itself here, with Craig Grylls handed the reins
Main Danger
2 Real Money
F:B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Darryn & Briar Weatherley )
Sam rides for his family's stable and that's a good sign. Looked pretty smart when winning its last trial and has inside gate to its advantage
Next Best
11 Get Me An Angel
Dividend : $5.10, $2.40
Won
F: 5B(6)W(55.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Team Rogerson )
Was only a 1/2 length behind our Top Pick, when coming out of gate 11, so that represented a pretty good performance
Consider
10 Glacial Storm
F: 3B(10)W(55.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Barbara Kennedy )
We have a lot of respect for this young trainer and her husband rides. Would be rate higher but for the draw, as it likes to run on the pace
Longer Odds
14 Withallmygrace
Dividend : $5.60
Place
F:B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Jenna Mahoney )
Another first time starter from this good stable, on debut after progressing in its trials
Results
Race Dividends
Win 11 $ 5.10
Place1 11 $ 2.40
Place2 14 $ 5.60
Place3 9 $ 1.60
Quinella 11:14 $ 89.80
Trifecta 11:14:9 $ 633.70
First4 11:14:9:5 $ 6996.80
Double 7:11 $ 17.20
Race 5 - STABLE BOOKS MAIDEN 3YO 1400
Time: 3:55 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
1 Night Wolf
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 88X42B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Kylie Hoskin )
Has really matured into a good prospect through its 5 month spell, with two close up finishes this campaign. Matt Cartwright is reunited today
Main Danger
10 Born To Be Royal
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 237X8B(9)W(55.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Has trialled twice since its last run in September, which is unusual for a Te Akau runner, but must be going OK given Craig Grylls is riding
Next Best
9 Whistler
F: 8B(8)W(57.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
As always with this stable, they bring good improvement after their debut run
Consider
2 Argo
Dividend : $2.00, $1.30
Won
F: 6X346B(11)W(57.5)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Tony Pike )
Has to go in because of its performances in 4 runs to date, but do think it's a false favourite if you consider its wide gate
Longer Odds
11 Fly Zenno
F: 08B(3)W(55.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Conor and Sarah Fahy )
Third start today and would need to show considerable improvement to win but Wiremu Pinn can be a part of that
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 2.00
Place1 2 $ 1.30
Place2 1 $ 1.30
Place3 10 $ 1.30
Quinella 1:2 $ 3.70
Trifecta 2:1:10 $ 14.70
First4 2:1:10:5 $ 107.20
Race 6 - TRAVEL ADVOCATES MAIDEN 3YO 1400
Time: 4:30 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
9 Fleeting Star
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 233B(2)W(55.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall )
Has shown good ability in 3 runs to date and Wiremu has ridden in its last two starts, and sticks today. Hard to beat with a more suitable Soft track today
Main Danger
4 Drommy
F:B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Sam Mynott )
Has gone well at the trials and now goes to race day. Has been steady in the markets since opening, with good interest in it
Next Best
2 Arthur
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 62B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Tony Pike )
Just its third start, having finished well last time when taken to New Plymouth. That travelling matures them nicely and won't be far away
Consider
5 Compulsion
F: 86B(6)W(57.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Debbie Sweeney )
Third start today and when Craig Grylls takes the reins for the first time, its worth a closer look
Longer Odds
7 Dida
F: 8B(10)W(57.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Drawn a little bit wide but that's reflected in the generous odds. Was well supported on debut but never got into a winning position at any stage
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 5.10
Place1 1 $ 1.60
Place2 9 $ 1.40
Place3 2 $ 1.50
Quinella 1:9 $ 8.60
Trifecta 1:9:2 $ 50.90
First4 1:9:2:4 $ 158.20
Double 2:1 $ 9.20
Treble 11:2:1 $ 138.90
Race 7 - MANA PARK MAIDEN 1400
Time: 5:05 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
14 Ivy's Dancer
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 4833XB(1)W(56.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Returns after a 5 month spell and this stable sure to have it well tuned up. Rails draw to its advantage
Main Danger
16 Bethany Dee
Dividend : $4.20, $1.90
Won
F: 7X8B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-David Greene )
4yo that had a run in July, before being spelled, and showed good potential when running for the first time since 3 weeks ago. Warren Kennedy is riding well and will give it every chance
Next Best
13 Entabeni
F: 50B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Danny Walker & Arron Tata )
Just its third start today and it could be a chance. Talented apprentice rides and brings a valuable 3kg claim
Consider
2 Horrie
Dividend : $3.00
Place
F: 35339B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Moira & Kieran Murdoch )
Ever so consistent and trainer has turned to this senior jockey to get the job done
Longer Odds
7 Hazmat
F: 3X0B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Darren Danis )
( T-Kylie Fawcett )
Looked an exciting prospect when close up on debut in July and it will be improved for its first run back 2 weeks ago
Results
Race Dividends
Win 16 $ 4.20
Place1 16 $ 1.90
Place2 2 $ 3.00
Place3 14 $ 1.60
Quinella 2:16 $ 20.70
Trifecta 16:2:14 $ 159.40
First4 16:2:14:3 $ 2657.40
Race 8 - ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES F&M MAIDEN
Time: 5:46 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
14 Wee Nessy
F: 57B(6)W(56.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Barbara Kennedy )
Confirmed its good debut run, when paying $90, was no fluke with a close up finish last time. With Warren returning to the saddle, it can break through for its maiden win
Main Danger
11 Tryptic
F: 2B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Moira & Kieran Murdoch )
Clearly a strong chance in this after a terrific run on debut to be beaten less than a 1/2 length. Had won a trial prior so the ability is there, and Craig Grylls takes over today
Next Best
1 Florenza
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 72X33B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Patsy Riley )
Favoured with an inside gate today and, considering it has finished close up despite wide draws in the last two, you've got to think it will be there at the business end
Consider
13 The Ritz
F: 6B(10)W(56.0)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Watch for the improvement of this 3yo after its debut run. That was promising and Wiremu Pinn rides today
Longer Odds
3 Merillian
F: X2X84B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Kylie Hoskin )
Third start this campaign today after being beaten just 1 1/2v lengths last time. With Matt Cartwright sticking, that's a good endorsement of its chance
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 9.10
Place1 10 $ 3.20
Place2 1 $ 1.40
Place3 16 $ 7.10
Quinella 1:10 $ 15.90
Trifecta 10:1:16 $ 712.00
First4 10:1:16:14 $ 2908.60
Double 16:10 $ 32.30
Race 9 - DIPROSE MILLER CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 1150
Time: 6:25 PM | Distance: 1150 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
9 Hot Card
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 8X14B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance Noble )
Super run to win two back in what was only its second start, before running with credit against a stronger field at Ellerslie 3 weeks ago. Could see this one rise through the grades and we make it our Day's Best
Main Danger
7 Waiata
F: 60X1B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Just the two runs as a 3yo for this Te Akau runner, before being spelled in January. It matured considerably over that long time away and, after winning its trial, was an impressive winner fresh up
Next Best
10 Pink Gin
F: 1X937B(2)W(55.5)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Tony Pike )
Tony Pike has always talked of this one's potential and it does look ready to show that on race day
Consider
6 Paravane
Dividend : $3.80, $1.30
Won
F: 5X14XB(7)W(57.0)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Another Te Akau runner, this one resuming after showing up in its first campaign. Last run was a Stakes race so must be well thought of
Longer Odds
1 Cool 'N' Fast
F: 10X36B(4)W(59.5)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner yet to run up to the form it showed last season on its debut. But this good stable will like its chances now that its back on the track
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 3.80
Place1 6 $ 1.30
Place2 9 $ 1.30
Place3 3 $ 1.70
Quinella 6:9 $ 3.60
Trifecta 6:9:3 $ 31.50
First4 6:9:3:10 $ 81.10
Race 10 - CELEBRATE XMAS AT THE RACES 7 DEC R68 HCP 1400
Time: 7:00 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
1 I Am Nutz
F: 1X075B(7)W(59.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Although there's a bit of form about, it doesn't look to be a particularly strong field and seeing Craig Grylls riding for the Te Akau stable, is the sign we need to act on. Drops back from R75 after finishing second last start
Main Danger
15 Sir Fergus
F: 1X06B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Barbara Kennedy )
Won on debut in May before being spelled. Hasn't been far away in two runs this campaign and noted Warren Kennedy now rides for his wife's stable
Next Best
3 Acapelago
F: 12820B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Simon & Katrina Alexander )
Also drops back from R75 and has show more on race day that most of this field. Both its wins have come on a Soft track
Consider
6 Grahams Pride
F: 518X5B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Chris Wood )
Finished its race off well when resuming and will have taken good improvement
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
11 Larius Lacus
Dividend : $3.70
Place
F: 160X5B(1)W(55.0)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Donna Logan )
Was only 2 1/2 lengths behind a very exciting galloper last start and so its run then might have a fair bit of merit. Rails draw