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Lost no admirers with its second placing on the first day. Ready to win, and it won't get a better chance off the inside draw.
Main Danger
1 Bax Factor
F: 49342B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Brandon May )
( T-Nayton Mitchell )
It also ran well for second on the first day, in what should be a strong form race. Carries the top weight, but it has been threatening for a long time.
Next Best
8 Indie Ardie
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 3X331B(9)W(58.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
Gets another chance against maiden runners after winning on day one. That's a bonus, and it could win twice within a few days.
Consider
12 The Boss Girls
F: 69433B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Ainsley McLeod )
Not far away last time out when third, and it's another runner that is close to breaking through. Drawn to get all favours in the run.
Longer Odds
9 First Eminent
F: 6X362B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-Amber Hoffman )
Not far away from the prize this prep, including two placings. Doesn't need to improve too much to win.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 2.60
Place1 6 $ 1.20
Place2 8 $ 1.50
Place3 10 $ 4.20
Quinella 6:8 $ 3.90
Trifecta 6:8:10 $ 77.40
First4 6:8:10:11 $ 391.40
Race 2 - PROPERTY BROKERS – RAY KEAN R65 2030
Time: 12:36 PM | Distance: 2030 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
9 Esperimento
Dividend : $3.70, $1.60
Won
F: 72332B(9)W(55.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Kevin McAuley )
Getting close to posting a win after numerous placings. It must come soon, and this field is there for the taking. Odds are likely to shorten.
Main Danger
3 Belardo Ace
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 50X46B(7)W(58.0)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Sabin Kirkland )
Better for two runs back from a spell, and it has been contesting harder races. As the betting suggests, it should be right in the mix.
Next Best
11 Amiinit
F: 06082B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-John Blackadder )
Turned its form around with a much-improved second placing. Gets a chance to improve on that effort, and punters get each-way odds.
Consider
7 Goddess
F: 37001B(11)W(58.0)
( J-Kendra Bakker )
( T-John Blackadder )
A good winner on the first day, and with its confidence levels up, it could start showing more consistency. 3kg coming off its back helps.
Longer Odds
4 It's Marlin
F: 6X717B(10)W(58.0)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
Mixing its form but its win two back was a good effort. Right in the mix with something similar.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 3.70
Place1 9 $ 1.60
Place2 3 $ 2.10
Place3 1 $ 4.20
Quinella 3:9 $ 10.40
Trifecta 9:3:1 $ 110.70
First4 9:3:1:2 $ 770.00
Race 3 - MAGPIE SCAFFOLDING MAIDEN 1400
Time: 1:09 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
1 Kids Got Gears
F: 32X35B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Nayton Mitchell )
A maiden win has been a long time coming for it, but that could all change here. Should be right around the pace and give a good kick.
Main Danger
4 Lucky Ferrando
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 88201B(12)W(59.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
Take nothing away from its win on the first day. It was a good performance, and if it gets luck from out wide, it should go close to winning again.
Next Best
13 Risk Mitigation
F: 56433B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-Krystal Williams )
Looking to cap off consecutive third placings with a win. Gets all favours from an inside barrier, and it's knocking on the door.
Consider
14 Giggly Gal
F: X6584B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Not too far away from the prize this preparation, including a fourth last start. Solid enough form to include in picks at each-way odds.
Longer Odds
2 Autumn Breeze
F: 87X33B(13)W(58.5)
( J-Ruvanesh Muniandy )
( T-Shankar Muniandy )
Back-to-back placings and 3kg coming off its back. Drawn wide, but that's the only negative.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 22.30
Place1 8 $ 4.70
Place2 4 $ 1.60
Place3 16 $ 8.90
Quinella 4:8 $ 34.90
Trifecta 8:4:16 $ 2857.10
First4 8:4:16:14 $ 4488.70
Double 9:8 $ 43.00
Treble 6:9:8 $ 394.20
Race 4 - SPEIGHTS R65 1400
Time: 1:45 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
5 Patsy Spirit
F: X5724B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Eamonn Green )
It had good betting support on the opening day when finishing fourth. It will only improve with that run under its belt, so put it on top.
Main Danger
10 Quick Tap
Dividend : $5.60, $2.40
Won
F: 858X1B(3)W(58.0)
( J-Krishna Mudhoo )
( T-Ebony Turner )
Had too much speed for them and a repeat could be on the cards. Drawing well is a bonus, and punters get each-way odds.
Next Best
12 Elegant Explosive
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: 04903B(12)W(55.5)
( J-Gosen Jogoo )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
Turned its form around with a good third placing, and getting in with 55.5kg could offset the wide draw. Worth sticking with in an even race.
Consider
15 Game Duke
F: 53738B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Len & Lacy Stewart )
Struggling with consistency, but it has enough ability to beat this field. Gets the gun rider on board, and it could sit handy and kick well.
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
2 Candidate
F: 35X02B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Nikki & Barrie Blatch )
Showed good improvement to run second last start. Something close to that would be good enough.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 5.60
Place1 10 $ 2.40
Place2 4 $ 3.50
Place3 12 $ 2.50
Quinella 4:10 $ 48.80
Trifecta 10:4:12 $ 469.40
First4 10:4:12:11 $ 3250.80
Race 5 - KB CONTRACTORS OPEN HANDICAP 1400
Time: 2:18 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
2 Illicit Dreams
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 22262B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Kenny Rae )
It hasn't won for a while, but this is its best chance. Likes to ride the speed, which is advised at Cromwell, so it could kick clear on the turn.
Main Danger
5 Say Satono
Dividend : $9.10, $2.60
Won
F: X1003B(7)W(54.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Andrew Carston )
It won well fresh up and got back to form when running third last time out. Building towards another win, so it goes in the mix.
Next Best
4 Buoyant
F: 92235B(9)W(54.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Sabin Kirkland )
It was showing good consistency earlier this prep with three consecutive placings. Dropping to 53kg should make it a winning threat.
Consider
7 Penvose Lad
Dividend : $2.60
Place
F: 50772B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Ebony Turner )
Turned its form around with a tidy second placing, and it should be right around the mark again. Just needs to find a length.
Longer Odds
3 Royal Valour
F: 1155XB(2)W(55.0)
( J-Lee Callaway )
( T-Bevan & Robyn Wilson )
Fresh up and it was good enough to score back-to-back wins last prep. Chance if it's forward enough.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 9.10
Place1 5 $ 2.60
Place2 7 $ 2.60
Place3 2 $ 1.20
Quinella 5:7 $ 32.50
Trifecta 5:7:2 $ 208.60
First4 5:7:2:10 $ 3725.40
Double 10:5 $ 35.50
Race 6 - POSITIVE SIGNS + PRINT R65 1220
Time: 2:56 PM | Distance: 1220 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
1 Mogul
F: 50293B(3)W(60.0)
( J-Ayush Mudhoo )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Solid recent efforts with two placings from three starts. Good enough to carry the weight, and getting 3kg off is a bonus.
Main Danger
14 Palace Princess
Dividend : $3.90, $1.80
Won
F: 90X22B(7)W(55.0)
( J-Kendra Bakker )
( T-Len & Lacy Stewart )
Back-to-back placings and dropping right down to 52kg is ideal. Bakker is having a good carnival, so back her with confidence.
Next Best
13 Wren
F: 06427B(14)W(55.5)
( J-Brandon May )
( T-Nayton Mitchell )
Not much went right on the first day, and it's being overlooked here. Settled back after missing the jump and had traffic issues, so allow another chance.
Consider
2 Dragon Biscuit
F: 480X3B(11)W(59.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Cheri Trembath )
A solid resuming run for third, and it doesn't need to improve too much to handle this field. Include at value each-way odds.
Longer Odds
5 Miss Harley Quinn
F: 80042B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Gosen Jogoo )
( T-Len & Lacy Stewart )
Another runner coming off a good placing, and getting the inside draw only adds to its appeal.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 14 $ 3.90
Place1 14 $ 1.80
Place2 10 $ 3.40
Place3 7 $ 11.00
Quinella 10:14 $ 25.90
Trifecta 14:10:7 $ 1123.90
First4 14:10:7:6 $ 5999.20
Treble 10:5:14 $ 203.00
Race 7 - HAPPY HIRE CROMWELL CUP OPEN HANDICAP 2030
Time: 3:35 PM | Distance: 2030 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
6 Sestina
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 4X161B(11)W(54.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Jo-Anne Dalton )
It's already a two-time winner this preparation and it could add another. It will need luck from a wide barrier, but that's the only negative, so put it on top.
Main Danger
4 Mayor Of Norwood
F: 415X5B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Corey Campbell )
( T-Brian & Shane Anderton )
A solid enough resuming run for fifth. It will derive plenty of benefit from that, and it should go well enough to give punters a good sight.
Next Best
1 Tumuch
F: 21809B(3)W(62.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
Took on a tough field at Riccarton last start, and that form has been stacking up well at Cromwell. 61kg is the leveler, but include.
Consider
3 Master Marko
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 53514B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Kendra Bakker )
( T-Kelvin Tyler )
It's never too far away from the prize, and getting 3kg off and the inside draw should make it tough to beat. Likely to add value to multiples.
Longer Odds
8 Vague
F: 35403B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Akshay Balloo )
( T-Len & Lacy Stewart )
Struggling to win races, but it's never too far away from the action. Worth including.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 4.60
Place1 10 $ 1.70
Place2 3 $ 2.30
Place3 6 $ 2.20
Quinella 3:10 $ 14.30
Trifecta 10:3:6 $ 147.60
First4 10:3:6:11 $ 1293.60
Double 14:10 $ 22.90
Race 8 - OTAGO ENGINEERING R75 1400
Time: 4:10 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
3 No Party
Dividend : $3.30, $1.70
Won
F: 10X11B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Corey Campbell )
( T-Brian & Shane Anderton )
Gunning for three on the bounce, and that's good form. It's not an easy race, with many last-start winners, but it's heading in the right direction.
Main Danger
13 Afire
F: 10X01B(12)W(54.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Brian & Shane Anderton )
Good to see it turn its fresh up effort around when scoring last time out. A nice type on its day, and well worth including in win picks.
Next Best
9 Maybe Diva
F: X1512B(4)W(55.5)
( J-Brandon May )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Already a two-time winner this campaign, and it doesn't know how to run a bad race. Can't be left out in what is an even field.
Consider
1 Show Pony
F: X1126B(10)W(59.5)
( J-Kendra Bakker )
( T-John Blackadder )
Kicked off this prep with two wins. Only fair when sixth last start, but a bounce back effort is likely. 3kg comes off to help.
Longer Odds
6 Charm Manhattan
F: 43313B(11)W(57.0)
( J-Brett Murray )
( T-Krystal Williams )
Liked its win two back before placing. Runs solidly enough to include at double-figure odds.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 3.30
Place1 3 $ 1.70
Place2 11 $ 3.90
Place3 10 $ 5.00
Quinella 3:11 $ 33.10
Trifecta 3:11:10 $ 499.60
First4 3:11:10:14 $ 6703.50
Race 9 - MORE FM R65 1400
Time: 4:46 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
10 The Red Rhino
F: 14676B(11)W(58.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
No luck on day one after getting blocked behind runners along the inside. That won't happen here after drawing wide, and it should be fresh and ready to go.
Main Danger
7 Saxon Legend
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 193B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-Anna Furlong )
It won well on debut and it got back to solid form with a last-start placing. Looks to have enough ability to run well at Cromwell.
Next Best
14 Dancing Time
F: 78046B(9)W(56.0)
( J-Lee Callaway )
( T-Emma Wyatt )
Better than its form suggests, and it hasn't been missed in betting markets. Should be right around the mark, and it could boost payouts.
Consider
12 Pontoon
F: 5X301B(6)W(57.5)
( J-Brett Murray )
( T-Shankar Muniandy )
It got the job done nicely last start, and there is no reason why it couldn't win again. Should get a nice run from the draw.
Longer Odds
6 Winexpress
Dividend : $11.10, $3.40
Won
F: 40101B(12)W(61.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-John Blackadder )
A winner on the first day, and its confidence levels should be high.