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It certainly looks 'good' for this, having shown good potential in its 4 runs and just missing when stepped up to middle distance for the first time last start. Rails draw to advantage
Main Danger
4 Tarzador
Dividend :
Place
F: 33946B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Team Rogerson )
Stable has been getting a few winners and steps this one up to 2100m today to get the winning edge
Next Best
1 Brian Lamont
F: 63478B(4)W(59.0)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-W Hillis & R Cole )
Dropped back to 1400m last Sunday and that may have stimulated it a little, as it is now on the quick back up
Consider
3 Orange River
F: 10259B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Team Rogerson )
Small field but this stable runs two of them. Rory Hutchings rides and that's worth consideration
Longer Odds
2 Elton Rocks
Dividend : $8.20, $2.70
Won
F: 45973B(5)W(58.0)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Tim & Margaret Carter )
Better run last start and stable has been having its best run for sometime
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 8.20
Place1 2 $ 2.70
Place2 5 $ 1.40
Quinella 2:5 $ 7.70
Trifecta 2:5:4 $ 67.80
First4 2:5:4:3 $ 296.70
Race 2 - BARFOOT & THOMPSON MAIDEN 1600
Time: 4:53 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
2 Arthur
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 623B(9)W(57.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Tony Pike )
Has shown good promise in three starts to date. Third to That's Gold and that one franked the form when winning impressively last Saturday
Main Danger
6 Day One
Dividend : $4.80, $1.80
Won
F: 5B(12)W(57.5)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Opie rode in its trials, including winning, and is reunited today. Encouraging run on debut and will be improved. Just needs to overcome wide draw
Next Best
4 Dream Maker
F: 924B(6)W(57.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
Behind well Written on debut so probably not the best race to judge it on. Has run well in subsequent two
Consider
1 Night Wolf
F: 8X422B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Kylie Hoskin )
Added another second two weeks ago and with this stable consistently winning races, consider this one's chances
Longer Odds
11 Irish Flute
F: 4B(7)W(55.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Tony Pike )
Same trainer as our Top Pick and it will be better for its first run. Craig Grylls rides
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 4.80
Place1 6 $ 1.80
Place2 13 $ 11.00
Place3 2 $ 1.50
Quinella 6:13 $ 180.90
Trifecta 6:13:2 $ 796.10
First4 6:13:2:3 $ 7041.90
Double 2:6 $ 43.80
Race 3 - ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES F&M MAIDEN
Time: 5:28 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
13 Typhoon Lucy
F:B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Although it hasn't won either of its two trials, the Te Akau team won't be too worried about that as there will be more in this one's locker. Rory is booked and adds the value, from gate 2
Main Danger
11 Waimea Bay
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F:B(5)W(56.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Has been patiently handled over time through its trials, winning one, and with some of the more fancied runners drawn out a bit, it is well positioned to show up
Next Best
9 Fleeting Star
Dividend : $1.70, $1.00
Won
F: 2332B(9)W(56.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall )
That's Gold beat it two weeks ago and that's looking like good form now, after that one's impressive win last Saturday
Consider
10 Confectionist
F: 3574B(8)W(56.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Although drawn a bit wide, this Stephen Marsh runner has been going OK without threatening and does look better than the rest of the field
Longer Odds
2 Adlerian
F: 555X4B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Sam Mynott )
Trainer has two in the race and this one looks the best, having had a run this campaign and running well
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 1.70
Place1 9 $ 1.00
Place2 3 $ 3.70
Place3 11 $ 2.50
Quinella 3:9 $ 15.00
Trifecta 9:3:11 $ 99.50
First4 9:3:11:13 $ 342.30
Treble 2:6:9 $ 102.30
Race 4 - SHOW BY SKYCITY HANDICAP 1600
Time: 6:07 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
4 Sir Fergus
F: 1X065B(3)W(60.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Barbara Kennedy )
Although 5th two weeks ago at Te Aroha, the placing doesn't reflect the run. Would have gone close had it got a run when it needed it. Big chance
Main Danger
8 Victorious Warrior
Dividend : $8.10, $2.60
Won
F: 40X70B(9)W(58.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Dean Wiles )
Was in behind Crackercol last time and that one was very impressive when putting away a good field last Saturday
Next Best
11 Merillian
F: 2X846B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume (+0.5) )
( T-Kylie Hoskin )
With the rails draw and the stable winning races, it has to be in your reckoning, especially for your multis
Consider
2 Dubai Rockin
F: 0X807B(8)W(60.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Hasn't had the best of the draws in its last two but has still finished close up
Longer Odds
5 Lagisquet
Dividend : $4.10
Place
F: 000X7B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Jenna Mahoney )
We liked its run when resuming a month ago and now Rory Hutchings is in the saddle
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 8.10
Place1 8 $ 2.60
Place2 5 $ 4.10
Place3 7 $ 2.20
Quinella 5:8 $ 103.80
Trifecta 8:5:7 $ 1132.80
First4 8:5:7:10 $ 4611.20
Double 9:8 $ 15.20
Race 5 - BARFOOT & THOMPSON MAIDEN 1200
Time: 6:42 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
3 Boomstruck
F: 2B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Rory Hutchings )
( T-Jenna Mahoney )
Generally when a runner is beaten nearly 6 lengths on debut, you'd be thinking it needs to improve. But this one is an exception in that the winner that day was the highly talented King's English
Main Danger
8 Miss Jones
Dividend : $2.20, $1.30
Won
F: 4236XB(5)W(56.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Cody Cole )
Four seconds from 10 starts in Australia before moving to Cody Cole's stable and makes its NZ debut tomorrow. Recent trial win suggests it won't be long in opening its account
Next Best
14 Watermelon Sugar
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 5X4B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Michelle Bradley )
We see this trainer is getting better results in recent months and is one to follow. This 3yo filly will be better for resuming run
Consider
9 Tenista
F: 035B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Annabelle Johnson )
Has progressed nicely through its three runs to date and certainly in the mix here. Wide draw the concern
Longer Odds
1 Compulsory
F: 2286XB(1)W(58.5)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-Tim & Margaret Carter )
Yet to win in 28 starts and resumes a new campaign today. Hayley Hassman on the reins is key to its chances today
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 2.20
Place1 8 $ 1.30
Place2 16 $ 2.80
Place3 14 $ 2.30
Quinella 8:16 $ 13.80
Trifecta 8:16:14 $ 112.50
First4 8:16:14:1 $ 810.70
Race 6 - POWERTURF 1200
Time: 7:17 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
2 Hard Roca
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: X3829B(5)W(59.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Interested to see Craig Grylls taking the reins on this capable 4yo today. Repeat of its run two back when beaten by a Stephen Marsh runner puts it there at the business end today
Main Danger
1 Customized
F: 34X57B(1)W(59.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Steven Cole )
Third up today and fir enough to give of its best, after two close up finishes in November. Rails draw
Next Best
6 Queen's Evidence
F: 2X367B(6)W(57.5)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Would expect this Te Akau runner in the finish today, dropping back to R65 after all runs this time up have been in 3yo Group races. Has been running against the likes of Well Written!
Consider
7 Vieni Su
Dividend : $7.40, $2.40
Won
F: 4716XB(8)W(57.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Barbara Kennedy )
Resuming and rates a good EW risk. We like this trainer and she has given it a trial to prepare
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
8 Esperanza
Dividend : $3.70
Place
F: 410XB(9)W(56.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
Looked to be a good prospect when well at only its second start in April, on a Good track. Spelled after it clearly didn't go in Heavy conditions and now resumes after a 6 month spell. Will have matured