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Perfect opportunity for this Te Akau runner to get its career off to a winnin g start. Looked to have a lot of ability in its trials
Main Danger
1 Pellargo
F:B(6)W(57.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Tony Pike )
SCRATCHED
Next Best
2 Luminantwarrior
F:B(5)W(57.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Kurtis Pertab )
Close up without being extended in its last trial and looks to have ability
Consider
3 Miss Perna
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 3B(4)W(55.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
An other Te Akau runner that was a bit off them on debut. Will be improved
Longer Odds
6 State The Obvious
F:B(2)W(55.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall )
Trainers have two in the race and with
warren Kennedy on this one, you'd assume its their strongest chance
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 1.80
Place1 5 $ 1.20
Place2 3 $ 1.90
Quinella 3:5 $ 2.70
Trifecta 5:3:4 $ 16.90
First4 5:3:4:6 $ 28.00
Race 2 - MIKE FRASER-JONES @ BAYLEYS MAIDEN 2200
Time: 12:58 PM | Distance: 2200 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
4 Reliable Squeeze
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 26872B(5)W(56.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Peter Lock )
Second when stepped up to 2200m for the first time last start and now has been second 4 times from 8 starts. Trainer in form with 3 wins on Thursday
Main Danger
6 Honor Mission
Dividend : $3.00, $1.10
Won
F: 9X62B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Clearly a horse with ability, showing its liking for 2200m when stepped up at only its third start last time.
Next Best
7 Sarracina
F: 90255B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Team Rogerson )
16 start maiden but has placed 5 times and might have won one of them. Won't be far away
Consider
9 Abeecee
Dividend : $3.30
Place
F: 30748B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Emma Faber )
Warren Kennedy takes the reins today and that adds to its chances
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
5 Chicflix
F: 32436B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Lynsey Satherley )
( T-Paul Mirabelli )
This one a 27 start maiden but has more ability than that would suggest, with 9 placings
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 3.00
Place1 6 $ 1.10
Place2 9 $ 3.30
Place3 4 $ 1.30
Quinella 6:9 $ 18.60
Trifecta 6:9:4 $ 64.10
First4 6:9:4:8 $ 313.90
Race 3 - SHACKELL ELECTRICAL MAIDEN 3YO 1400
Time: 1:32 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
9 Red Pearl
F:B(11)W(55.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Darryn & Briar Weatherley )
On debut and how often have we seen this stable win with them in that condition. Won its trial by six lengths so ability is there
Main Danger
7 Stella Ma Bella
Dividend : $3.00, $1.50
Won
F: 3B(4)W(55.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
A bit of money there for this Te Akau runner on debut and it duly showed good promise. Will be better for that experience
Next Best
4 Wolf God
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F:B(3)W(57.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Pam Gerard trained runner now on debut after winning one of its three trials
Consider
12 Roccadonna
F:B(2)W(55.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Stable that's in form and looks likely to run a place, albeit it was well beaten by Red Pearl in its last trial
Longer Odds
3 Spiritus
F: 5XB(10)W(57.5)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Chad Ormsby )
Only run was back in June and will have matured since. Will find the track conditions better and Opie rides
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 3.00
Place1 7 $ 1.50
Place2 10 $ 2.80
Place3 4 $ 2.40
Quinella 7:10 $ 13.10
Trifecta 7:10:4 $ 194.50
First4 7:10:4:12 $ 1008.70
Double 6:7 $ 7.50
Treble 5:6:7 $ 19.90
Race 4 - MVS EQUINE MAIDEN 3YO 1400
Time: 2:08 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
8 Celebrate Now
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F:B(10)W(55.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Really seemed to step up a level when winning its last trail of three, 3 weeks ago, and now comes to race day
Main Danger
9 Perlino
F:B(6)W(55.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
On debut from the Te Akau stable. Has clearly taken time to develop as its 5 trials go back to March but has won its last one
Next Best
10 Tiantai
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 5B(8)W(55.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Ken & Bev Kelso )
Anything that comes out of this stable has its share of ability and after finishing close up on debut, won't be far away today
Consider
2 Oberon
Dividend : $13.40, $3.80
Won
F: 8B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh runner that went out at good odds on debut, considering it had won a trial. Finished within two lengths of the winner that day and will be winning soon
Longer Odds
3 Marcus Attillus
F:B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Chad Ormsby )
Has to go in as this stable doesn't take their horses to race day until they're ready to compete
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 13.40
Place1 2 $ 3.80
Place2 10 $ 1.60
Place3 8 $ 1.90
Quinella 2:10 $ 32.40
Trifecta 2:10:8 $ 442.20
First4 2:10:8:1 $ 1278.60
Race 5 - BAYLEYS COUNTRY MAIDEN 1150
Time: 2:45 PM | Distance: 1150 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
4 Cease And Desist
F: 8XB(5)W(57.0)
( J-Darren Danis )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner with just the one run at Wanganui back in March when it disappointed. Sure to be more developed now and Opie rides for resumin g run
Main Danger
3 Sir You Can Dance
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F:B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Cody Cole )
On debut after impressing in winning its only trial. Stable has a good strike rate with first up runners
Next Best
11 Chloebee
F: 6XB(7)W(55.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Debbie Sweeney )
Clearly caught the eye of a few when winning its trial three weeks ago because there has been good early money for it
Consider
12 Drops Of God
Dividend : $7.00, $2.50
Won
F:B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Four trials going back to the beginning on debut and will know what the games all about now on debut
Longer Odds
6 Midnight Train
F:B(13)W(57.0)
( J- Lynsey Satherley )
( T-Ralph Manning )
Went nicely when third to Chloebee in its most recent trial and from a stable that has a good run in the last 6 months
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 7.00
Place1 12 $ 2.50
Place2 13 $ 3.90
Place3 3 $ 2.10
Quinella 12:13 $ 47.50
Trifecta 12:13:3 $ 334.90
First4 12:13:3:16 $ 3651.70
Double 2:12 $ 87.40
Race 6 - PIAKO RURAL SERVICES MAIDEN 1150
Time: 3:19 PM | Distance: 1150 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
4 Fury Of Flight
F: 3X5X8B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Another probable winner for the Te Akau stable today, its chances having improved with the scratching of early favourite flyhalf. Behind exciting Well Written last time
Main Danger
10 Ciao Bellissima
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F:B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance Noble )
Hard to deny this trainer/jockey partnership and this one looks a strong chance on debut, having progressed through four trials to win its last
Next Best
2 Que Syrah Syrah
F: 7XB(4)W(58.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Mark Forbes )
Not far away in only race, back in June and now resumes after finishing close up behind Sir You Can Dance in its last trial. That one runs in the previous race and may frank the form
Consider
6 Miller's Point
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 2640XB(2)W(56.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Trevor Da Cruz )
Highly tried in Stakes races as a 3yo and will be wanting further. But looked good in wining trial to prepare and can sprint well fresh up
Longer Odds
13 Rakonui
F:B(1)W(55.0)
( J-Rihaan Goyaram )
( T-Ralph Manning )
This in form stable looks to have a filly with potential here, having won two trials. Rails draw to advantage
Results
Race Dividends
Win 11 $ 8.40
Place1 11 $ 2.60
Place2 6 $ 1.60
Place3 10 $ 2.20
Quinella 6:11 $ 15.20
Trifecta 11:6:10 $ 224.50
First4 11:6:10:17 $ 3072.50
Treble 2:12:11 $ 1473.20
Race 7 - APPARELMASTER WAIKATO MAIDEN 1400
Time: 3:57 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
2 Rising Wind
Dividend : $3.50
Place
F: X6963B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Darren Danis )
( T-Paul Mirabelli )
Favoured with a good draw and not far away from King's English here, 11 days ago
Main Danger
1 Levels Up
F: 69X52B(13)W(58.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Catherine Cameron )
Unfortunate to have drawn so wide as that was a much improved run last time. Just the 5 races so plenty of improvement to come
Next Best
10 Join The Dance
F: 65650B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Team Rogerson )
Third up today and will like these track conditions a little better, with a bit of give in the ground
Consider
9 Surprise Inside
F: 7207XB(11)W(56.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
4yo with just the 4 runs, the last of which was in May. Will have developed since and would be rated higher but for wide draw
Longer Odds
12 Venucci
F: 80X7B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Kurtis Pertab )
Note Craig Grylls rides this one. Trip to New Plymouth last time will have sharpened it up
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 6.90
Place1 8 $ 2.90
Place2 2 $ 3.50
Place3 11 $ 3.40
Quinella 2:8 $ 40.20
Trifecta 8:2:11 $ 756.10
First4 8:2:11:1 $ 1973.50
Double 11:8 $ 57.10
Race 8 - NEVILLE JACQUES @ BAYLEYS HANDICAP 1400
Time: 4:27 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
4 Mille Grazie
F: 0X676B(3)W(58.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Samantha Logan )
Liked the look of this mare when it won last season and has run good races this time up. Should be winning today
Main Danger
5 Shez Shamus
Dividend : $4.50, $1.90
Won
F: 46X82B(7)W(58.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Peter Lock )
Does look the biggest danger after two close up finishes this campaign. They were after a winning trial so clearly in good heart
Next Best
9 Manawa
F: 07945B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-John Bell )
Canny trainer that wins his share and likely to be in the first three with this one
Consider
8 Vesphire
F: 46489B(8)W(57.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Ralph Manning )
Manawa's performance gives us a bit of a form line on two others here, this being one of them, and might well be there at the finish
Longer Odds
3 Timbuctoo
Dividend : $3.40
Place
F: 079X6B(11)W(58.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Team Rogerson )
2 1/2 lengths behind Manawa last time and note that Craig Grylls sticks
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 4.50
Place1 5 $ 1.90
Place2 11 $ 7.40
Place3 3 $ 3.40
Quinella 5:11 $ 45.90
Trifecta 5:11:3 $ 633.70
First4 5:11:3:4 $ 2058.60
Race 9 - MARK WYBORN 1300
Time: 4:59 PM | Distance: 1300 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
8 Larius Lacus
Dividend : $4.50, $1.90
Won
F: 60X52B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Donna Logan )
Was our selection last start and ran well into second at $13. Rails draw and Warren Kennedy is reunited
Main Danger
5 Lough Eske
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 197X3B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
Import from Australia that ran well on NZ debut three weeks ago. Opie is in the saddle today
Next Best
7 Ziggy Stardust
F: 7X444B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Tony Pike )
Close up finishes in all three starts this campaign and will be winning soon
Consider
10 Kananaskis
F: 4210XB(9)W(56.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Stephen Autridge )
First run since February after winning one of its 4 starts as a 3yo. With Craig Grylls taking the ride, it rates a chance
Longer Odds
12 Perugia
Dividend : $4.20
Place
F: 87X39B(6)W(56.0)
( J-Darren Danis )
( T-Stephen Autridge )
We've been impressed how well this jockey has been riding since he returned to the saddle