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This filly should score a deserved win here. Although its only won the two races, it has amassed over $200k in stakemoney, such have been its performance against the best of its year
Main Danger
4 Zorero
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 1B(3)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
Very impressive when winning on debut last month and now Craig Grylls takes the reins
Next Best
3 Faultless
F: 30240B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Peter & Shaun McKay )
Down from the north with this good stable and will measure up to most of these
Consider
2 Perfect Habit
Dividend : $8.00, $3.20
Won
F: 0X128B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Mark Forbes )
Looks capable of running a place
Longer Odds
5 Prosper
Dividend :
Place
F: 1460XB(1)W(55.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Team Rogerson )
Was a $95 when resuming and ran accordingly. Only win was on the synthetic
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 8.00
Place1 2 $ 3.20
Place2 4 $ 1.70
Quinella 2:4 $ 10.00
Trifecta 2:4:5 $ 130.10
First4 2:4:5:1 $ 243.00
Race 2 - STRINGFELLOWS 1400
Time: 1:39 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
5 Anderson Bridge
Dividend : $4.80, $1.90
Won
F: 0357XB(3)W(58.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray )
Australian import making NZ debut after winning its most recent trial. Looks to have found a winning opportunity in a weak field
Main Danger
1 Hoorah Henry
Dividend : $3.60
Place
F: 8251B(7)W(59.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Has progressed in every start since its debut in September and won at 4th time of asking 3 weeks ago. Sam Collett sticks
Next Best
9 Only The Lonely
F: 316X2B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Bryce Newman )
Didn't show that much at Wanganui so surprised to see so much early money. Watch for further support
Consider
2 Jaeger
F: 72127B(13)W(59.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Didn't do much when resuming in September so then spelled again. Resumes after three months out with Craig Grylls up
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
6 Paddy The Farmer
Dividend : $6.10
Place
F: 7X108B(15)W(58.5)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Cody Cole )
Such was this 4yo's winning debut in October, we thought it might have been quite useful. Yet to show up again but with a good stable
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 4.80
Place1 5 $ 1.90
Place2 1 $ 3.60
Place3 6 $ 6.10
Quinella 1:5 $ 24.50
Trifecta 5:1:6 $ 782.00
First4 5:1:6:9 $ 6076.50
Double 2:5 $ 40.60
Race 3 - WINDSOR PARK STUD WAKEFIELD CHALLENGE STAKES (G2)
Time: 2:14 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 175000
Top Pick
4 Lara Antipova
Dividend : $1.20, $1.10
Won
F: 1B(6)W(55.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Hard to oppose this 3yo filly from the Te akau stable after seeing the way it sprinted clear of the field on debut, to win by 8 lengths!
Main Danger
5 I Am Belle
F: 1B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Got the job done to win on debut at Riccarton 5 weeks ago, albeit getting home by just a head
Next Best
8 Vahvay
Dividend :
Place
F: 2B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Peter and Trent Didham )
Trainer does well on this track and this one was only 1/2 length behind Andrew Forsman's runner when on debut. Improves
Consider
6 Lassified
F: 1B(7)W(55.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Andrew Forsman brought this one south last month for its debut and got home for favourite backers. Won't be winning but a place possibility
Longer Odds
2 San Basilio
F:B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Fraser Auret )
What we know is that this trainer will have it ready to go, on debut. Rails draw
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 1.20
Place1 4 $ 1.10
Place2 1 $ 5.10
Quinella 1:4 $ 6.90
Trifecta 4:1:8 $ 40.00
First4 4:1:8:6 $ 109.90
Race 4 - LAWNMASTER EULOGY STAKES (G3)
Time: 2:57 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 100000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
3 Origin Of Love
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 31515B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Five lengths behind Well Written in the 1000 Guineas last time. If it runs up to that today, then Te Akau can surely add another G3 to their roll of honours. If Well Written was a starter, it would be at prohibitive odds
Main Danger
1 War Princess
Dividend : $2.50, $1.90
Won
F: X7112B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Peter and Trent Didham )
No doubting this one's ability either and if it handles the step up to 1600m, our Top Pick will know it's been in a race
Next Best
5 Laura's Legacy
F: 13B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Janelle Millar )
Trainer/jockey partnership with good strike rate and an obvious chance to be contending for a place
Consider
2 Abbakiss
F: 67416B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Erin Leighton )
( T-Bryce Newman )
Here's one that has won a Stakes race and shouldn't have any trouble running out the 1600m. Rails draw to advantage
Longer Odds
6 Capaci
Dividend :
Place
F: 1B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
A winner of its only race and looked to have a bit in hand when doing so. Very good trainer
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 2.50
Place1 1 $ 1.90
Place2 3 $ 1.90
Quinella 1:3 $ 3.80
Trifecta 1:3:6 $ 38.60
First4 1:3:6:5 $ 123.40
Double 4:1 $ 3.20
Treble 5:4:1 $ 24.50
Race 5 - BARRY ILLSLEY BUILDING AND JOINERY 1600
Time: 3:33 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
11 Tiny Diamond
F: 0X012B(8)W(55.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Janelle Millar )
Beat El Viento by 3 lengths two back and that has gone on to win at Matamata yesterday, to frank the form. Good trainer/jockey partnership will put them to the test
Main Danger
3 Uncle Arch
F: 25X11B(1)W(59.0)
( J-Erin Leighton )
( T-Bryce Newman )
Has won bot its starts this campaign and looks likely to rise through the grades. Today it runs in a R75 again, 2 1/2kg more to carry, but does have the rails draw
Next Best
9 Island Life
Dividend : $6.20, $2.40
Won
F: 0X066B(6)W(55.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie )
Down from the north and third up. Craig Grylls rides but note it is yet to place on the track, from two starts
Consider
7 Girl Talk
F: X5111B(12)W(56.0)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Stephen Nickalls )
What a few months this trainer has had and the roll continues with this progressive mare
Longer Odds
12 Jungle Jane
F: 372X1B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray )
Last start winner, albeit 7 weeks ago, and could go on with it. Opened at $27 and has been backed down
A lovely mare that has won 7 of its 19 starts, three of them here and 5 over the distance. Has been freshened since being beaten in a G2 last time
Main Danger
7 Old Bill Bone
F: 2X1X3B(8)W(59.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Cody Cole )
This 5yo has only had the 7 starts but has certainly signalled its ability and, in particular, its potential. Terrific run from a wide gate when resuming and although this is its toughest task to date, this isn't a strong G2
Next Best
9 Lux Libertas
Dividend : $6.60, $2.00
Won
F: 7332XB(4)W(57.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
This 5yo came of age last season and is now resuming another campaign. Trainers sure to have it spot on
Consider
1 Belardo Boy
F: 86625B(6)W(59.0)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Impossible to discount the chances of a Lisa latta runner on this course and this one has the credentials to be in the finish
Longer Odds
10 Latrelle
F: 0X393B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Cody Cole )
Another Cody Cole runner and is showing good form. Might run a place for your multis
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 6.60
Place1 9 $ 2.00
Place2 8 $ 1.30
Place3 4 $ 2.30
Quinella 8:9 $ 8.40
Trifecta 9:8:4 $ 81.10
First4 9:8:4:10 $ 692.70
Double 9:9 $ 22.50
Race 7 - HUMPHRIES CONSTRUCTION MANAWATU CUP (G3)
Time: 4:44 PM | Distance: 2300 m | Prize $ 120000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
1 Nereus
F: 80X53B(10)W(58.0)
( J-Vinnie Colgan )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
We think the odds are on the generous side here today. A quality galloper, it made considerable progress to be beaten less than 1/2 length last time and should be at peak fitness for the step up to middle distance, third up today
Main Danger
4 Trav
F: 44090B(13)W(55.0)
( J-Sarah O'Malley )
( T-Raymond Connors )
Astute trainer and, although this is over 2300m and this 6yo is resuming from a campaign in Australia, it will be trained to the minute
Next Best
13 Atmospheric
F: X4362B(5)W(53.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Cody Cole )
This trainer/jockey partnership is somewhat formidable, such is their strike rate and clearly will be hard to beat today. But note it is a R75 running in a G3
Consider
6 What You Wish For
F: 4X066B(12)W(54.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Craig Grylls gets off this Te Akau runner to ride for Cody Cole but his replacement is more than up to the task. Has been running well and should be in the mix
Longer Odds
2 Enrico
F: 43152B(9)W(56.0)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Ilone Kelly )
Bot the trainer and this galloper are having a great few months. The extra distance might be just ideal for this one
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 15.00
Place1 5 $ 3.90
Place2 10 $ 2.60
Place3 3 $ 7.20
Quinella 5:10 $ 51.80
Trifecta 5:10:3 $ 2378.90
First4 5:10:3:7 $ 19448.50
Race 8 - MCDONALDS MANAWATU SPRINT
Time: 5:17 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
9 Lucullan
F: 3X771B(6)W(56.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Peter and Trent Didham )
Made marked improvement at Wanganui 4 weeks ago to win the Open sprint with plenty in hand. It has clearly been going well at home since, given that it opened at $8 and has been backed down
Main Danger
1 Legally Binding
F: X2213B(3)W(60.5)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner with a lot of ability and we can excuse its last run, at the Riccarton Cup meeting, when it didn't handle the Heavy track. Opened favourite for this
Next Best
12 Oneira
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 34743B(2)W(54.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Cody Cole )
Not sure we've seen Leah Hemi ride for Cody Cole before but she won't disappoint. Comes into this with good form and an inside gate
Consider
7 Domain Ace
F: 26937B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Team Rogerson )
Has to go in on its run in behind Hinekaha last time, when just over a length away. That form looks good now
Longer Odds
5 Kosta
F: 30X16B(11)W(57.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Mike Breslin )
Excusing this one's last run when it didn't like the Heavy track at Riccarton. Won here prior and we like this this trainer