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A lot to like about its debut second placing, and there is only improvement to come. In good hands, and punters get each-way odds.
Main Danger
7 Arcadia
F:B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Donna Logan )
On debut for Donna Logan after winning a trial at Ellerslie. Well-backed early with Bosson riding, which is a good sign.
Next Best
9 Dreamtime
F:B(3)W(55.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Simon & Katrina Alexander )
Another trial winner at Ellerslie, and this stable knows how to get them up and running early. 55.5kg on its back is a bonus.
Consider
10 Fiesta
F:B(6)W(55.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Darryn & Briar Weatherley )
Heavily backed to win after opening at long odds, and it could pay to follow the betting moves. Recent trial was solid enough.
Longer Odds
8 Bourbon Time
Dividend : $3.00
Place
F: 0B(1)W(55.5)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Better for its debut run, and it could figure in the finish at odds.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 11 $ 16.00
Place1 11 $ 4.30
Place2 5 $ 1.30
Place3 8 $ 3.00
Quinella 5:11 $ 27.00
Trifecta 11:5:8 $ 513.70
First4 11:5:8:10 $ 2381.80
Race 2 - ENTAIN / NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES 3YOF 1400
Time: 2:36 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
3 Mazino
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 42231B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
A strong winner last time out and it's gunning for consecutive victories. Should get every chance against this field.
Main Danger
2 Lodi Dodi
F: X87X6B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall )
Much better than what its form suggests, hence the shortening odds. Drawn the rails, which should make a big difference.
Next Best
6 Glance
Dividend : $10.00, $2.30
Won
F:B(6)W(55.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
On debut for Stephen Marsh, who is having a great run. A trial winner that is bred to be handy, so it can't be left out.
Consider
1 Starlit Express
F: 62313B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Tony Pike )
It has the form on the board, which can't be overlooked. A recent winner, and its consistency should be enough to take it close.
Longer Odds
9 Magic Dreams
F:B(9)W(55.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Barbara Kennedy )
Ran well enough at the trials, and it's bred to show early speed.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 10.00
Place1 6 $ 2.30
Place2 3 $ 1.30
Place3 4 $ 2.60
Quinella 3:6 $ 10.10
Trifecta 6:3:4 $ 157.90
First4 6:3:4:2 $ 692.70
Race 3 - DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS MAIDEN 2100
Time: 3:11 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
5 Papparazzi
F: 0772B(1)W(58.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Indicated that a win isn't far away after running second last time out, which was a step in the right direction. Could snap up a win.
Main Danger
13 Summer In London
F: 520B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Didn't fire last start, but that came in stakes company at Trentham. Should be better suited going this way around.
Next Best
14 Retro
F: 67443B(11)W(56.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Darryn & Briar Weatherley )
Going through its gears this campaign, including a third placing last time out. Nothing wrong with that run, so it goes in the mix.
Consider
1 Kudos
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: 85253B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Moira & Kieran Murdoch )
It keeps grinding away with good performances, and it has two placings from its last three starts. Worth including on those runs.
Longer Odds
2 Asal
F: 0X340B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Shelley Wright )
Prepared to give it another chance based on its form to start the prep.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 9.50
Place1 3 $ 2.60
Place2 6 $ 8.20
Place3 1 $ 2.70
Quinella 3:6 $ 281.10
Trifecta 3:6:1 $ 2926.80
First4 3:6:1:2 $ 10255.10
Double 6:3 $ 177.50
Treble 11:6:3 $ 2596.30
Race 4 - MYRACEHORSE MAIDEN 1600
Time: 3:46 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
11 Wee Nessy
F: 49724B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Barbara Kennedy )
It should have won a race by now, but this is another good chance. Paying better odds than expected, so we're snapping up the value.
Main Danger
1 Bak de Ace
F: 3X23B(7)W(58.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Nothing wrong with three starts for three placings. Nearing a win, and the money has come for it. Just needs to find a half-length.
Next Best
6 Flashback
Dividend : $5.70, $2.00
Won
F: 235B(6)W(58.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Another runner that has been well-backed to win all three races. Had the run last start but didn't finish off, but the experience helps.
Consider
14 Zambrosia
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 65B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Drawn to get a nice run in transit, and it should build on two solid efforts to start its career. Bosson rides, which will shorten the odds.
Longer Odds
2 Radradra
F: 248X0B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Chris Wood )
Showed enough last season to warrant attention, and it should get all favours in the run.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 5.70
Place1 6 $ 2.00
Place2 8 $ 2.40
Place3 14 $ 2.20
Quinella 6:8 $ 25.40
Trifecta 6:8:14 $ 297.30
First4 6:8:14:7 $ 5653.90
Race 5 - ENTAIN / NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES MDN F&M 1400
Time: 4:25 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
8 Rosalina
F: 2B(10)W(57.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
A good debut effort at Te Rapa to finish second, which is the best form guide for this race. We're happy to keep backing it.
Main Danger
7 Frozen Fortune
F: 52B(11)W(57.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Tony Pike )
Fitter for two runs under its belt, including a last-start second placing. Drawn wide, but it goes close with luck.
Next Best
9 Vanitygirl
F: 2B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Chris Wood )
Drawn to get all favours in the run, and it ran well for second on debut. Stable is going well, and it could push forward and be tough to run down.
Consider
14 Fortune Cookie
F:B(14)W(57.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
In the right hands for an age-group race, and it would have been shorter had it not drawn barrier 17. A good ride could get it home.
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
12 Saatchi
F: 84B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
At longer odds than expected following a tidy fourth. Could have just needed time, and the odds are generous.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 11 $ 11.60
Place1 11 $ 3.60
Place2 3 $ 4.10
Place3 5 $ 15.10
Quinella 3:11 $ 92.30
Trifecta 11:3:5 $ 3042.40
First4 11:3:5:2 $ 7292.80
Double 6:11 $ 67.20
Race 6 - SKYCITY MAIDEN 1200
Time: 4:59 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
5 Sweet Smile
Dividend : $5.80, $2.60
Won
F: X964XB(6)W(58.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Jenna Mahoney )
With both the runners with current form having drawn out, we're taking a chance with this import from Hong Kong. Hasn't raced for a year but trials suggest it won't be long winning one
Main Danger
10 Thumbelina
Dividend : $3.00
Place
F: 6X0B(9)W(56.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Things were clearly not right when this Te Akau runner resumed last month. Expect a better run today and just needs to overcome wide draw
Next Best
1 Stay Frosty
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 22B(12)W(58.5)
( J-Rihaan Goyaram )
( T-Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall )
Despite being at long odds in both runs to date, has performed well to be close up in second. However, drawn the outside today and that's the tester
Consider
12 Vizene
F:B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Interested to see Matt Cartwright riding for this stable. Went well in trials to prepare for debut
Longer Odds
4 Smooth Warrior
F: 0X84B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Dean Wiles )
Looked a winning chance when coming to challenge on entering the straight last time. Will have taken improvement
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 5.80
Place1 5 $ 2.60
Place2 1 $ 1.70
Place3 10 $ 3.00
Quinella 1:5 $ 17.20
Trifecta 5:1:10 $ 172.10
First4 5:1:10:4 $ 2576.20
Treble 6:11:5 $ 587.20
Race 7 - HAUNUI FARM MAIDEN 1600
Time: 5:35 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
2 Castle Rock
Dividend : $3.80, $1.90
Won
F: 7X9X2B(9)W(58.5)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Chad Ormsby )
From a stable that only runs them if they're a winning chance and it might well have done so when resuming 4 weeks ago, with a different run. Can get its head in front today
Main Danger
6 High Society
F: 3569B(10)W(58.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
The ability is there to be winning this. Although a bit off the winner last time, it was its first run at this distance and it was a competitive field
Next Best
3 Released
Dividend : $3.70
Place
F: 2B(13)W(58.0)
( J-Matthew Cameron )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
As he does with many of his runners, Andrew Forsman took this one south for an introduction to the game. Will be improved for that
Consider
10 Lofty Manuel
F: 5X325B(12)W(56.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Shelley Hale )
Well supported when up to 2100m last start but didn't look a chance at any stage. Prior runs were good and back to 1600m more suitable
Longer Odds
12 Jaws
F: 63B(3)W(56.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Pam Gerard has this 3yo progressing in the right direction and now third up, will be approaching peak fitness
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 3.80
Place1 2 $ 1.90
Place2 3 $ 3.70
Place3 1 $ 3.10
Quinella 2:3 $ 27.60
Trifecta 2:3:1 $ 294.10
First4 2:3:1:12 $ 2702.80
Double 5:2 $ 35.00
Race 8 - YOURRIDE MAIDEN 1200
Time: 6:10 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
4 Le Jacques Cartier
Dividend : $3.80, $1.50
Won
F: 3B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Danny Walker & Arron Tata )
Trainers enlisted Opie to get this one home on debut and it just came up short, having beaten the likes of Single Red in trials prior. Rails draw and with Opie on the reins again, should be winning
Main Danger
6 Earlicheer
F: 46XB(7)W(57.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Two runs in the spring were promising and now resumes a more mature galloper. Great to see Michael McNab back and might well give him a winning return
Next Best
1 Navy Ensign
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 22225B(10)W(57.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Murray Thompson )
Four seconds from only 5 starts and unlucky not to have won. Will no doubt be there at the business end but has wide draw to overcome. Change of rider today
Consider
11 Petite Rocher
F: 27B(12)W(55.5)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau have reunited their talented apprentice with this filly, after they just missed on debut at Whanganui
Longer Odds
12 Proud Capitalist
F: 04X4B(6)W(55.5)
( J-Matt Cartwright )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh also runs this one. Will be improved for resuming run in the CD and has seen support in the markets
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 3.80
Place1 4 $ 1.50
Place2 9 $ 1.90
Place3 1 $ 1.50
Quinella 4:9 $ 10.70
Trifecta 4:9:1 $ 51.80
First4 4:9:1:3 $ 410.90
Race 9 - HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1500
Time: 6:46 PM | Distance: 1500 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
1 Top Shelf
F: X2323B(1)W(61.5)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau returning from a 2 month spell after showing good ability in both campaigns to date. We think we'll see the best of it going forward and stable apprentice brings the 2kg claim. Rails draw to advantage
Main Danger
8 Volunteer
Dividend : $5.60, $2.20
Won
F: X0461B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall )
Just got the better of Castle Rock last time and that one might frank the form in Race 7 today. Craig Grylls has ridden in every race this campaign and sticks again
Next Best
2 I'll Be Home Soon
F: 812B(2)W(59.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Peter Lock )
Backed up its maiden win, at only its second start, with a good run in a conditions race at Trentham last time. Nicely drawn again today
Consider
12 Unwritten
F: 86134B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Donna Logan )
Drawn a bit wide but was a good winner on a Good track three back. Connections have turned to Opie to get the job done today
Longer Odds
14 Hero Of War
F: 10XB(5)W(56.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Barbara Kennedy )
Showed good ability to win one of its two races last year before being spelled. Sure to be stronger now and this trainer is one we like