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Six times second from 20 starts, has been freshened and should give Amber Riddell a winning start to her day
Main Danger
6 Taimate Staar
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 68X04B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Good run at Cromwell when up to 2000m for the first time
Next Best
9 Accordingtorumours
F: 550X0B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Leah Hemi )
( T-Anna Furlong )
Ex northerner with just the one run in the south. Leah Hemi adds to its chances today
Consider
5 Private Treaty
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 52036B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Richard Didham )
Has run well on the firmer tracks and back to middle distance is more suitable
Longer Odds
3 Shameful
F: 76987B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-Lisa Young )
Tight in the market today considering it was paying $54 last time. Watch for further support
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 3.20
Place1 1 $ 2.10
Place2 5 $ 2.40
Place3 6 $ 1.20
Quinella 1:5 $ 8.90
Trifecta 1:5:6 $ 42.30
First4 1:5:6:2 $ 750.10
Race 2 - MIKE SKILLING MEMORIAL MAIDEN
Time: 12:18 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
2 Ten Shillings
F: 3XB(10)W(58.5)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-Brian Court and Jesse O’Flaherty )
Only run was last June as a 2yo. Will be more mature now coming back from spell
Main Danger
1 Noivern
F: X4390B(11)W(58.5)
( J-Kendra Bakker )
( T-John Blackadder )
Last two runs were at the Riccarton Cup festival so this clearly easier
Next Best
4 Helen's Way
Dividend : $10.50, $3.50
Won
F:B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Akshay Balloo )
( T-Alan Browne )
On debut after winning its last trial by five lengths. That suggests it's capable of winning this
Consider
7 Fawke Lightning
F: 36220B(12)W(56.5)
( J-Sanu Toolooa )
( T-Len & Lacy Stewart )
Two seconds in its last three runs, and a winning trial since, so one to onsider
Longer Odds
8 Good Craic
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 37454B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Andrew Carston )
24 starts in the north without a win but did run 11 places. Now with this good stable, will break through at some stage. Rails draw
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 10.50
Place1 4 $ 3.50
Place2 8 $ 1.50
Place3 13 $ 3.80
Quinella 4:8 $ 18.10
Trifecta 4:8:13 $ 458.40
First4 4:8:13:7 $ 1785.10
Double 1:4 $ 17.00
Race 3 - ROBINSON RACING/MCINTOSH CATERING MAIDEN
Time: 12:55 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
19 Moon Goddess
Dividend : $1.80, $1.30
Won
F: 6X523B(1)W(55.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Two placings from 4 starts in Australia before being imported to this stable. On NZ debut and gets its chance in what is a weak maiden
Main Danger
6 Options Open
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 6X438B(9)W(55.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Interesting to see Kate Hercock on this Te Akau runner. Will be much improved for resuming run
Next Best
11 Zavision
F: 7XB(14)W(55.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-David Walsh )
Highly tried in only run in August before given time to develop. Won recent trial by 4 lengths but needs to overcome wide draw
Consider
5 Full Cream
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: 40X82B(7)W(55.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Russell McKay & Ashley Harrington )
Nearly caused a boilover at $65 when just missed in a photo finish last month. Amber Riddell takes the reins today
Longer Odds
8 Last Hello
F: 5XB(11)W(55.5)
( J-Brandon May )
( T-Emma Wyatt )
Ex northerner that had just the one race up there, last March. Could well show up now its resuming
Results
Race Dividends
Win 19 $ 1.80
Place1 19 $ 1.30
Place2 5 $ 2.70
Place3 6 $ 1.90
Quinella 5:19 $ 8.10
Trifecta 19:5:6 $ 44.10
First4 19:5:6:11 $ 187.00
Race 4 - STACKHOUSE FARMING MAIDEN
Time: 1:28 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
1 Villasanti
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 32233B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Jamie Bullard )
Five seconds from 8 starts, it should be getting a deserved maiden win here, coming out of the inside gate and with Kate Hercock reunited. No chance from wide gate last time
Main Danger
6 Knockingatthedoor
F: 29B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Krishna Mudhoo )
( T-Andrew Carston )
Won't be long in winning one, on what it showed on debut, before finding the field at the Riccarton festival too strong
Next Best
2 Rollins
F: 437X4B(10)W(58.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Lance Robinson )
Ran well in the north last season and wasn't far away on its southern debut last month
Consider
8 Red Label
Dividend : $3.70, $1.50
Won
F: 6X632B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Kendra Bakker )
( T-Lance Robinson )
Has been running better since striking firmer tracks this campaign and should handle today's conditions
Longer Odds
11 Solar Saint
Dividend : $3.00
Place
F: X2979B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Pam Robson )
In behind them when resuming and will be better for the run. Tina adds to its chances today
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 3.70
Place1 8 $ 1.50
Place2 1 $ 1.20
Place3 11 $ 3.00
Quinella 1:8 $ 4.60
Trifecta 8:1:11 $ 74.80
First4 8:1:11:2 $ 241.90
Double 19:8 $ 8.40
Treble 4:19:8 $ 156.60
Race 5 - DAVE & JILL QUIGLEY / JIM & PAM HYLAND MAIDEN
Time: 2:08 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
13 Shesascorcher
F: X2034B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Andrew Carston )
After 3 runs this time up, should be at peak fitness and with Kylie Williams taking over, we think it gets the job done today
Main Danger
6 Quintain
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 35450B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-Emma Wyatt )
Excusing last run as a lot of horses aren't suited to Cromwell. Has shown ability prior
Next Best
5 Enchanted Delight
F: 66602B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Top stable and they now book the services of this talented apprentice. With this runner having been placed, it won't be far away
Consider
4 Gap It
F: 680B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Lee Callaway )
( T-John Blackadder )
Forget run at Riccarton last time as the field was a lot stronger. Not far away in two runs prior
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
7 Adios Vamonos
Dividend : $10.60, $2.70
Won
F: 08409B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Steven Woodsford )
Ex northerner that didn't show much on southern debut. The fact that Tina now rides suggests it is going better since
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 10.60
Place1 7 $ 2.70
Place2 1 $ 2.30
Place3 6 $ 2.30
Quinella 1:7 $ 32.90
Trifecta 7:1:6 $ 506.70
First4 7:1:6:9 $ 3539.70
Race 6 - CARSTON RACING REMEMBERING MEGAN
Time: 2:43 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
2 Nuncio
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: X9264B(3)W(59.5)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Les Didham )
For a galloper that doesn't like the wet, it did well to be less than 4 lengths away on a Heavy8 last time. That's the sign of a good horse
Main Danger
1 Rule Of Law
F: 328X2B(8)W(60.0)
( J-Triston Moodley )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
There's no depth in the field so this Te Akau runner looks sure to be there at the business end
Next Best
3 Giannis
F: 22565B(7)W(59.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Lyn Prendergast )
Strong trainer/jockey partnership and good enough to win this with the right run
Consider
15 Game Duke
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 37385B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Len & Lacy Stewart )
Only the one win from 35 starts but is so honest that it has 10 placings to its name. Tina sticks
Longer Odds
7 Let Me Loose
F: 35891B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Samantha Wynne )
Improving trainer and brought considerable improvement to this 4yo at Cromwell. Kate Hercock now takes the reins
Results
Race Dividends
Win 11 $ 23.90
Place1 11 $ 6.10
Place2 2 $ 1.60
Place3 15 $ 2.40
Quinella 2:11 $ 52.00
Trifecta 11:2:15 $ 947.50
First4 11:2:15:13 $ 3991.00
Double 7:11 $ 220.80
Race 7 - AGRAFORUM GROWING INNOVATION
Time: 3:19 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
10 Miss Ziggy
Dividend : $3.80, $1.60
Won
F: 35139B(6)W(54.0)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Andrew Carston )
This a whole lot easier than the G1 it contested behind Well Written at Riccarton last time. Only win was on a soft track
Main Danger
3 War Court
F: 28103B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-Brian Court and Jesse O’Flaherty )
Solid effort to be just 2 3/4 lengths behind former northerner, Witz End. earlier in the month. Rails draw here
Next Best
2 Charbano
F: 36539B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Billy Jacobson )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Pitman runner that has been freshened since running at the Riccarton Cup meeting. Pitman stable normally wins a race or more on this course
Consider
4 Show Pony
F: 11260B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Kendra Bakker )
( T-John Blackadder )
Disappointed last time but its prior form was too good for it to be overlooked. Has won on a Soft track
Longer Odds
9 Epilogue
F: 44110B(9)W(54.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-John & Karen Parsons )
Two wins here prior to struggling on a Heavy track at Riccarton last time. With Tina now on the reins, might bounce back