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Race 1 - THE PIPES, STUDS & STALLIONS MAIDEN 3YO 1100M
Time: 1:51 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
10 Oh Maimai
Dividend :
Place
F:B(6)W(55.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
In a contest of many chances, we're with this irrepressible trainer/jockey partnership and this filly is on debut on its home track. Won its most recent trial nicely and sure to be well prepared
Main Danger
3 Just Go Boom
F:B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Brent Gillovic )
On debut. Down from the north and was second to flyhalf in its last trial, having trialled extensively over 8 months
Next Best
5 Waka
Dividend : $4.30, $2.20
Won
F:B(2)W(57.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Mark Forbes )
Ran second in its only trial, without being pushed out, at Avondale and comes into contention with scratchings
Consider
1 Erbys Darci
F: 8X533B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Gavin Sharrock )
Locally trained and benefit of experience
Longer Odds
7 Portland
Dividend : $2.90
Place
F: 28X37B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh runner third up today
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 4.30
Place1 5 $ 2.20
Place2 7 $ 2.90
Quinella 5:7 $ 11.10
Trifecta 5:7:10 $ 59.00
First4 5:7:10:1 $ 113.50
Race 2 - BUNNINGS NEW PLYMOUTH MAIDEN 1200M
Time: 2:25 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
10 Into The Circle
F: 342B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Bill Thurlow and Sam O’Malley )
Progressed to run second here two weeks ago, its third start, and with Rory Hutchings over and in the saddle, we like its chances
Main Danger
7 Belles Boom
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 4B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Handled the Heavy track well on debut in October and will be much improved for that experience. Just needs to overcome draw
Next Best
11 Fawnzor
F: 2XB(5)W(56.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Locally trained and well supported in its only start in April. Having matured over its spell, sure to be in the mix
Consider
2 See You In Beijing
Dividend : $5.70, $1.90
Won
F: 2X5XB(2)W(58.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Peter Lock )
This trainer has a good strike rate in the CD and looks a chance on past experience
Longer Odds
13 Ivy Time
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F:B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Sima Mxothwa )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Locally trained and on debut. 3kg claim helps
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 5.70
Place1 2 $ 1.90
Place2 7 $ 1.80
Place3 13 $ 2.70
Quinella 2:7 $ 17.80
Trifecta 2:7:13 $ 336.50
First4 2:7:13:1 $ 1463.90
Double 5:2 $ 33.30
Race 3 - LOVERACING.NZ SUMMER BAR SATURDAY 27TH DEC MDN 1400
Time: 3:01 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
6 Triple Threat
F: 42B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Kurtis Pertab )
Just its third start today and unlucky not to win last time, after being slow away and used up to get on the pace. Leah hemi sticks
Main Danger
3 Cowboy
F: 04B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Josh King & Maija Vance )
Northerner that found things easier at Wanganui last time, showing marked improvement from its debut run. Rails draw to advantage today
Next Best
13 Capaci
Dividend : $5.40, $2.60
Won
F:B(6)W(55.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Local on debut for this strong trainer/jockey partnership and has seen early support
Consider
14 Unbounded
Dividend :
Place
F: 60XB(3)W(55.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Another Robbie Patterson runner, this one resuming after a 6 month spell. Had two runs last campaign and expect improvement
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
1 Elpedro
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 04892B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Sima Mxothwa )
( T-Paul Pascoe )
Was only beaten in a photo finish last time at Wanganui, with Cowboy 3/4 length back, so odds are favourable in comparison to that one
Results
Race Dividends
Win 13 $ 5.40
Place1 13 $ 2.60
Place2 1 $ 2.40
Quinella 1:13 $ 16.40
Trifecta 13:1:14 $ 164.80
First4 13:1:14:6 $ 405.40
Race 4 - POWER FARMING MAIDEN 1600M
Time: 3:38 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
2 Alliance
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 4XB(2)W(58.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Bill Thurlow and Sam O’Malley )
Promising effort without threatening when having its only race to date in May. When Craig Grylls rides for this stable, you know they're a chance
Main Danger
3 Pure Bars
Dividend :
Place
F: 56300B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Munna Alam )
( T-Brent Pinny )
Here's one that has shown signs it could be winning soon and meets a weak field here
Next Best
1 Boy
F: 24443B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Has to go in on the back of its 3 seconds from 11 starts, but yet to match expectations and now dropping back from 2000m
Consider
12 All In Darwin
F: 9B(6)W(55.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Jade Zuppicich )
Didn't show much on debut but might go better on this Heavy track
Longer Odds
6 Brave Rebel
Dividend : $12.00, $4.30
Won
F: 59X67B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-Gavin Sharrock )
Third up today and although 12 lengths away last time, it was a much stronger field than this
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 12.00
Place1 6 $ 4.30
Place2 2 $ 2.10
Quinella 2:6 $ 19.50
Trifecta 6:2:3 $ 261.50
First4 6:2:3:12 $ 1404.80
Double 13:6 $ 26.60
Treble 2:13:6 $ 389.70
Race 5 - GRANGEWILLIAM STUD R75 1600M
Time: 4:18 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
9 Tiny Diamond
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 40X01B(6)W(55.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Janelle Millar )
Won by 3 lengths with a bit in hand here two weeks ago. Stays in a R75 and is only up 1 1/2 kg
Main Danger
7 Fabulous Gal
Dividend : $6.80, $2.80
Won
F: X8312B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Peter Lock )
Won here two back in the Heavy and gets those conditions today
Next Best
6 Dollybird
F: 8X517B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Rory Hutchings (+0.5kg) )
( T-Matt Dixon )
Only 1 3/4 lengths behind Hinekaha at Waverley 3 weeks ago and scratchings add to its chances
Consider
8 Tavi Ann
F: 23X73B(5)W(55.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Following a close up finish when resuming, it ran home well behind Tiny Diamond here two weeks ago. Has a bit to make up but third up today so will be fitter
Longer Odds
11 Palmarow
Dividend :
Place
F: 3X041B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Tawhiti Hina )
Progressed to a win here last time and might well go on with it
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 6.80
Place1 7 $ 2.80
Place2 9 $ 1.60
Quinella 7:9 $ 8.80
Trifecta 7:9:11 $ 86.20
First4 7:9:11:6 $ 296.20
Race 6 - CROWDED HOUSE BAR & EATERY R65 1400M
Time: 4:54 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
14 Royal Sovereigns
F: 0X440B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Bill Thurlow and Sam O’Malley )
Don't drop this Waverley trained runner just yet. Its first two runs of the campaign were good so surprised to see it a bit off the winner last time. But Rory Hutchings rides today and adds the value
Main Danger
6 Beauesk
F: 415XB(7)W(59.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Craig Grylls rides this 4yo, resuming after disappointing as favourite in a conditions race in July. Back in this grade it won't be far away
Next Best
9 Eizus
F: 334X1B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Went out at nice odds when winning on its return, 3 weeks ago at Waverley. It had won a trial prior and does look improved
Consider
10 Jungle Love
Dividend : $6.80, $2.30
Won
F: 1XB(2)W(57.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Peter Lock )
One to take a closer look at, as well as on the tote. Good enough to win on debut in only run to date in March, before being spelled. Resumes after trials
Longer Odds
5 Horonuku
F: 19863B(8)W(59.5)
( J-Sima Mxothwa )
( T-Trudy & Vaughan Keegan )
Improved run last start and from a stable that has winners on the course from time to time
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 6.80
Place1 10 $ 2.30
Place2 13 $ 3.80
Place3 16 $ 2.20
Quinella 10:13 $ 77.00
Trifecta 10:13:16 $ 736.40
First4 10:13:16:9 $ 6140.40
Double 7:10 $ 21.10
Race 7 - EYEZ ON ICE R65 1800M
Time: 5:25 PM | Distance: 1800 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
5 Ballistic Miss
F: X3201B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
The money came for this Stephen Marsh runner here two weeks ago and there was ever only one winner after they turned for home. Sam Weatherley rode then and this will be the ride he's down here for today
Main Danger
2 Sir Bruce
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 210X6B(5)W(58.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Local trainer Robbie Patterson has two in the race and, although Craig Grylls isn't riding this one, we did like the way it ran when resuming and looks sure to be there at the business end
Next Best
7 Hot Mama
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 17X67B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Won once from 6 starts last campaign but hasn't shown much this time up. Now third up and fitter and note Craig Grylls takes the reins this time
Consider
3 Tranzed
F: 44X09B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-John Wheeler )
Both its runs this campaign have been on Good tracks and now gets Heavy underfoot conditions, the surface it has run its two races to date. Extra distance will suit too
Longer Odds
4 Blue Rata Warea
F: 55108B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Sima Mxothwa )
( T-Trudy & Vaughan Keegan )
Won here over this distance back in October and looks the best of the 'roughies'
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 8.50
Place1 1 $ 1.90
Place2 2 $ 1.80
Place3 7 $ 1.70
Quinella 1:2 $ 16.20
Trifecta 1:2:7 $ 119.90
First4 1:2:7:4 $ 852.60
Race 8 - LANDMARK HOMES R65 1800M
Time: 5:59 PM | Distance: 1800 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
1 Principled
Dividend : $2.70, $1.30
Won
F: X5515B(1)W(60.0)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Paul Richards )
A winner two back in the Heavy, it subsequently finished less than 3 1/2 lengths behind Crackercol at Tauranga. Hard to beat today with Rory Hutchings taking over. Rails draw
Main Danger
5 Ballroom Blitz
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 497X4B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Less than two lengths away when resuming two weeks ago so improves. Both wins have been in today's track conditions
Next Best
9 Eddie's Dream
F: 78844B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Michael Rogers )
Best assessed on its run two back when only a length behind our Top Picks
Consider
6 Downtrou
Dividend :
Place
F: 88X60B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Sarah O'Malley )
( T-Joshua Lavelle & Sacha Rennie )
Only 5 in the race now so has to go in but do note it is yet to place in the Heavy
Longer Odds
10 Madame Moet
F: 64473B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Trish Mason )
Scratchings have decimated the field and leaves the race wide open. Experienced mare that has won twice in the Heavy