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Hard to oppose after its commanding performance to win on debut. Won its trial prior on a Soft track
Main Danger
1 The Espy
F: 513XB(7)W(57.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Andrew Forsman brings this one south for its first run since April and should be ready to go after 4 trials
Next Best
4 Laura's Legacy
Dividend :
Place
F: 1B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Janelle Millar )
This trainer/jockey partnership have an impressive strike rate. Although there wasn't a lot of money for it on debut, it did win easily and improves
Consider
3 Our Sniper
Dividend : $21.10, $5.30
Won
F: 35X13B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Has gone well in two runs this campaign and trainer is on a bit of a roll right now
Longer Odds
5 Merrilegs
F: 41B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Peter and Trent Didham )
Won its last start at a country meeting and this tougher but trainer does do well on this course
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 21.10
Place1 3 $ 5.30
Place2 6 $ 1.30
Quinella 3:6 $ 11.10
Trifecta 3:6:4 $ 174.30
First4 3:6:4:2 $ 2496.80
Race 2 - JR & N BERKETT 1300
Time: 1:19 PM | Distance: 1300 m | Prize $ 65000
Top Pick
2 Wyworry
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 5X218B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-John Wheeler )
Not surprisingly, it found the opposition a bit tough on the last day of the Riccarton Cup meeting, having won well in the first day. Drawn well and Opie takes the reins today
Main Danger
1 Thorax
Dividend : $3.90, $1.80
Won
F: 1B(12)W(58.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
After impressing in winning its trial prior, it went out a hot favourite on debut 6 weeks ago and beat out Top Pick. That was a Heavy track and has drawn gate 13 today, making things a bit tougher
Next Best
11 Atkins
F: 25X82B(8)W(55.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Cody Cole )
A 5yo with only the 5 starts and has run second in two of them. The one that beat it at Rotorua 3 weeks ago is starting in the G3 Balmerino Stakes at Pukekohe today
Consider
7 Dark Toronado
F: 5XB(8)W(57.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Jo Rathbone )
Good Whanganui trainer and has had a great 6 months. Although this one has only had the one run, it has won 3 trials so the ability is there
Longer Odds
3 East End Lad
F: 616B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Erin Leighton )
( T-Mike Breslin )
Just the 3 runs and that was some performance to win two back, by over 3 lengths and out of gate 13
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 3.90
Place1 1 $ 1.80
Place2 9 $ 2.20
Place3 2 $ 2.10
Quinella 1:9 $ 13.80
Trifecta 1:9:2 $ 130.10
First4 1:9:2:13 $ 524.90
Race 3 - PULLMAN HOTEL MELBOURNE 1600
Time: 1:53 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 65000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
1 Mustang Morgan
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 088X6B(10)W(60.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Although the winner of only one race it has won over $120k which puts it way ahead of anything here. Was considered good enough to take to Australia 6 months ago so should be winning today
Main Danger
7 Subiaco
F: 21308B(7)W(58.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Peter & Shaun McKay )
Trainers to follow on this track and with Bruno up, is a big chance today
Next Best
10 Thrilling
F: X9221B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Although it won its maiden last time, that wasn't a very strong field. That being said, there's not a lot that stands out here
Consider
13 Clew Bay
F: 410X4B(12)W(56.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh runner that wasn't far away when resuming and will be improved for the run
Longer Odds
9 Leica Pearl
F: 1B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Fraser Auret )
A winner on debut, you know that this trainer will have it fully tuned up for race day once again
Results
Race Dividends
Win 14 $ 28.00
Place1 14 $ 8.10
Place2 6 $ 3.80
Place3 1 $ 2.10
Quinella 6:14 $ 203.30
Trifecta 14:6:1 $ 1838.80
First4 14:6:1:13 $ 18867.90
Double 1:14 $ 45.00
Treble 3:1:14 $ 1206.70
Race 4 - MAGIC MAGGIE MCQUILLAN MEMORIAL 1600
Time: 2:27 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 65000
Top Pick
3 Girl Talk
Dividend : $4.30, $1.80
Won
F: 0X511B(11)W(58.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Stephen Nickalls )
What a season this trainer has had. Has this 4yo mare on the up and can repeat its win here 6 weeks ago
Main Danger
4 Illustrious
F: 431B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Won at just the third time of asking last start and has to be a chance again, such is the strike rate of this trainer/jockey partnership
Next Best
5 Carter John
F: 66X32B(12)W(57.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-David Haworth )
Just missed in a photo finish after a strong run in the straight, last week at Wanganui, and is on the quick back up today. Has wide draw to overcome
Consider
11 Teresa Mac
Dividend : $3.40
Place
F: 42B(10)W(55.0)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Ilone Kelly )
5yo that only had its first race last month and has since followed up with a good second. Stable in form
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
12 Marvie
F: 86X44B(6)W(55.0)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-J J Rayner )
Best run to date on its home track last Saturday and on the quick back up, a good sign
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 4.30
Place1 3 $ 1.80
Place2 2 $ 2.80
Place3 11 $ 3.40
Quinella 2:3 $ 21.30
Trifecta 3:2:11 $ 322.90
First4 3:2:11:6 $ 1956.90
Race 5 - AZTECH ENGINEERING LTD SPRINT
Time: 3:00 PM | Distance: 1000 m | Prize $ 65000
Top Pick
2 The Perfect One
Dividend : $4.90, $1.80
Won
F: 47X1B(5)W(59.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Glenn Old )
Spelled after two runs back in may and clearly matured to good effect over that period as the money was there when it resumed 3 weeks ago, and won well. Has upside and Craig Grylls sticks
Main Danger
1 Albarossa
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 0350XB(6)W(60.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray )
Tested at 3yo Stakes level in the last of its runs last time up. Resumes today with Bruno there to add to its chances
Next Best
3 El Vaquero
F: 15740B(4)W(58.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Exciting prospect as a 2yo but form then tapered off. If the Pitmans are bringing it to Trentham, then consider it as going well at home
Consider
4 Poppy's Girl
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 446X2B(10)W(58.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Shaun and Hazel Fannin )
Very astute trainers and went close when resuming last week at Wanganui. On the quick back up today
Longer Odds
6 Karyon
F: 90441B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Team Rogerson )
Down from the north and the Rogerson stable have it going well. Winning form so goes in as our odds player
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 4.90
Place1 2 $ 1.80
Place2 4 $ 1.80
Place3 1 $ 1.70
Quinella 2:4 $ 10.30
Trifecta 2:4:1 $ 104.20
First4 2:4:1:5 $ 378.30
Double 3:2 $ 18.20
Race 6 - ROTHLEY 2100
Time: 3:33 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 70000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
3 Rosso
F: 04141B(9)W(60.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Loved its run on the last day of the Riccarton Cup meeting when it won with the jockey having a double hand full. Will be surprised if it gets beaten today
Main Danger
7 Billy Blinx
F: X2161B(16)W(56.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Shaun & Emma Clotworthy )
Has gone to another level since returning from a spell, winning two of its three runs. Looks likely to be better suited to this middle distance too. Just needs to overcome the wide draw
Next Best
6 Sinhaman
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 9X043B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh runner that wasn't far away over 1600m two weeks ago and will be even better suited to this step up to 2100m. Rails draw to advantage
Consider
4 Danjuro
F: 51672B(13)W(59.0)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Peter and Trent Didham )
Here's one to consider. Not only because the trainer does well at this track but also because Rory Hutchings is on the reins
Longer Odds
11 Crackercol
Dividend : $11.50, $3.30
Won
F: 42115B(10)W(56.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
This full brother to Waitak is a promising galloper. Trying middle distance for the first time today
Results
Race Dividends
Win 11 $ 11.50
Place1 11 $ 3.30
Place2 6 $ 1.80
Place3 1 $ 8.40
Quinella 6:11 $ 16.60
Trifecta 11:6:1 $ 1368.60
First4 11:6:1:3 $ 20000.00
Treble 3:2:11 $ 268.90
Race 7 - TAYLOR PROPERTY PLUS SPRING SPRINT OPN HCP (G3)
Time: 4:16 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 120000
Top Pick
12 Kitty Flash
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 20X12B(3)W(53.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
A 4yo mare with good ability, it has won 3 and been second 3 times from just 9 runs. With Craig Grylls back in the saddle, it should go close
Main Danger
2 Mystic Park
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: X4341B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Michael Pitman said he had this one going right and was confident of it winning at the Riccarton Cup meeting, which it did. Sure to be trained to perfection today
Next Best
10 Rareza
F: 9X206B(7)W(53.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Cody Cole )
Although 6th last week, it finished just two lengths from the winner. On the quick back up and repeat of that effort could see it surprise them
Consider
4 Khanshe
F: 583X1B(2)W(53.0)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Won when resuming, with the third that day winning last week, and looks likely to have its best season now as a 5yo
Longer Odds
1 Spencer
F: 39161B(1)W(59.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Peter & Shaun McKay )
Has won three of its 5 starts on the track so has to be a place chance, especially coming off a win at Wanganui two weeks ago
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 13.50
Place1 5 $ 3.50
Place2 2 $ 1.80
Place3 12 $ 1.40
Quinella 2:5 $ 32.50
Trifecta 5:2:12 $ 228.90
First4 5:2:12:11 $ 1701.00
Double 11:5 $ 56.20
Race 8 - TAB MUFHASA CLASSIC (G1)
Time: 4:49 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 400000
Top Pick
1 Waitak
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 1X011B(4)W(59.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
$400k in stake money for this G1 and what a field it has drawn. This stable has done an amazing job to progress this 6yo to another level this campaign and, with Legarto not performing at the level it used to and La Crique yet to win fresh up, it looks the winner to us
Main Danger
6 Legarto
F: 13X65B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Ken & Bev Kelso )
Such a quality galloper and looks sure to be there at the business end. Has the rails draw and that will ensure it gets every chance
Next Best
7 La Crique
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 22X22B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Simon & Katrina Alexander )
Resumes after nearly 10 weeks off the track, and yet to win fresh up. That is the concern but the race looks to be down to the main three and it won't be far away
Consider
8 Provence
Dividend : $8.70, $2.00
Won
F: 01X72B(5)W(57.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Third up today and Stephen Marsh's selection to run for his stable. That in itself is an endorsement of its ability
Longer Odds
2 Ladies Man
F: 35394B(7)W(59.0)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Quality mare that was less than two lengths behind Waitak back in September. Surprisingly, yet to win on a Soft track but has to rate a chance
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 8.70
Place1 8 $ 2.00
Place2 1 $ 1.40
Place3 7 $ 1.50
Quinella 1:8 $ 9.80
Trifecta 8:1:7 $ 99.10
First4 8:1:7:6 $ 237.80
Race 9 - WELLINGTON SEAMARKET SPRINT
Time: 5:23 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 65000
Top Pick
5 Toronto
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 31421B(9)W(57.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray )
Should send punters home happy. A win three weeks ago made it two wins from just 5 starts and added to the tremendous strike rate this trainer/jockey partnership has
Main Danger
15 Foreverintime
Dividend : $3.60, $1.90
Won
F: 6388XB(11)W(54.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Twice a winner before being imported from Australia, it's recent trial win at Taupo suggests it won't be long in opening its account over here
Next Best
4 Kana
F: 693X3B(4)W(58.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Peter and Trent Didham )
Well performed mare that will be improved for resuming run. Has won here before
Consider
2 Malmaison
F: 10X06B(10)W(59.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that wasn't far away in a good, competitive field at Tauranga last start. Craig Grylls now takes the reins
Longer Odds
11 Massive Prince
F: 35X33B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Was less than 2 lengths off our Top Pick last time so odds represent some value. Interesting to see Chris dell riding for this trainer