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Won a trial before finishing in behind them on debut. Stable that gets them right and improved for first race experience
Main Danger
8 Tomahawk
F:B(4)W(57.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Andrew Forsman brings south on debut and sure to be well prepared
Next Best
5 Crixus
F:B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Good South Island apprentice rides for Kevin Myers. Short in the market, indicating its going well at home
Consider
3 Precipice
Dividend : $5.60, $2.10
Won
F: 373X9B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Cody Cole )
First race for 6 months two weeks ago and will be much improved today
Longer Odds
6 City Gold Dragon
F:B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Peter and Trent Didham )
On debut without trials. Stable has a good strike rate on track
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 5.60
Place1 3 $ 2.10
Place2 10 $ 2.70
Place3 2 $ 4.60
Quinella 3:10 $ 23.60
Trifecta 3:10:2 $ 395.90
First4 3:10:2:6 $ 2646.40
Race 2 - RYDGES AIRPORT 3YO MAIDEN SPRINT
Time: 1:45 PM | Distance: 1000 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
5 Cosmic Dream
Dividend : $2.40, $1.40
Won
F: 3B(1)W(55.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Rails draw and will be improved for debut run at Rotorua. Was well supported then after winning both trials
Main Danger
9 Paper Moon
F: 4XB(6)W(55.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Only run was a year ago. Appears to have developed well in the interim, having won a trial in preparation for this
Next Best
4 Hello My Dear
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 3524XB(3)W(55.5)
( J-Rohan Mudhoo )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray )
Promising in 3 runs a year ago and will have matured during spell. Looked promising in winning a trial last month
Consider
3 Spark
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 4XB(9)W(55.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
Must be well thought of as only run was in a good Stakes race at Riccarton. That was 3 months ago so sure to have developed in the interim
Longer Odds
8 Darci Dior
F: 5B(4)W(55.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Lisa Latta stable has been getting winners and it does particularly well on this course. Improver
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 2.40
Place1 5 $ 1.40
Place2 3 $ 1.20
Place3 4 $ 1.90
Quinella 3:5 $ 4.30
Trifecta 5:3:4 $ 23.10
First4 5:3:4:9 $ 52.50
Double 3:5 $ 11.90
Race 3 - DEVAN PLASTICS MAIDEN 1400
Time: 2:24 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
7 Golden Locks
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F:B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Peter Lock )
Trainer has really come of age and has a good stable of runners. On debut
Main Danger
13 Belle's Charm
F: 6X4B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Lisa Latta )
One of two Lisa has in the race and with Craig Grylls on the reins, we can assume its her best chance
Next Best
2 Port Chalmer
F: 0X383B(12)W(58.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Lisa Latta runner that has been much better this campaign. Needs to overcome wide draw though
Consider
1 Charming Emperor
F: 0X35XB(1)W(58.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Kate Hercock )
Trainer hasn't had a runner from her stable in a while. Rails draw to advantage
Longer Odds
5 Dark And Dusty
Dividend : $6.50
Place
F: 4579XB(4)W(58.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Stephen Nickalls )
Trainer has had an amazing few months. This longshot chance on the back of that momentum
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 13.50
Place1 3 $ 3.60
Place2 7 $ 2.30
Place3 5 $ 6.50
Quinella 3:7 $ 37.10
Trifecta 3:7:5 $ 1474.90
First4 3:7:5:2 $ 5030.10
Race 4 - CONTEMPORARY KOROWAI DESIGNS 1600
Time: 2:56 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
9 Sperlari
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 13X49B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Cody Cole )
Hard to think this Cody Cole runner won't be in the frame, given he has called Craig Grylls up
Main Danger
4 Sheaf
F: X0943B(10)W(58.0)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Kevin Myers runner that resumes after running well at the Riccarton Cup meeting
Next Best
7 Piercing Arrow
Dividend : $8.10, $2.80
Won
F: 0X533B(13)W(57.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-John Wheeler )
Better in recent races and now Joe Doyle takes over
Consider
13 Lets All Boogie
F: 46X17B(3)W(56.0)
( J-Erin Leighton )
( T-Bryce Newman )
Beat a subsequent winner two back and can bounce back here after disappointing last start
Longer Odds
3 Tik Tok Ted
F: 94491B(4)W(59.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Kevin Myers )
Another Kevin Myers runner. Won at only 6th start at Riccarton and although dropping back to 1600m, this astute trainer will have trained it accordingly
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 8.10
Place1 7 $ 2.80
Place2 8 $ 1.80
Place3 9 $ 1.20
Quinella 7:8 $ 18.10
Trifecta 7:8:9 $ 136.40
First4 7:8:9:5 $ 402.50
Double 3:7 $ 100.10
Treble 5:3:7 $ 378.60
Race 5 - BILL TITO BOOK REPAIR SPECIALIST HANDICAP 2100
Time: 3:33 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
4 Tisse
Dividend : $1.70, $1.10
Won
F: 24212B(8)W(56.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Taken to Ellerslie two back and won over distance. Beaten only a nose last time but that was when dropped back to 1600m, and will be better back over today's distance
Main Danger
3 Battle Secret
F: X4586B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Bill Thurlow and Sam O’Malley )
Pretty decent galloper and will be better for resuming run
Next Best
6 Identikit
F: 76415B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Failed in first run on Open company last time but can be back in the mix here
Consider
2 Opawa Jack
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 43729B(2)W(58.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Chrissy Bambry )
Never really a winning chance after having drawn gate 13 at Whanganui. Good senior jockey today