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Te Akau runner with the rails draw and should be winning this. Does look a bit better than the others here, with two seconds from its 4 starts
Main Danger
9 Not Usual Moana
F: 05B(3)W(56.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Samantha Logan )
Showed considerable improvement in only its second start and will be even better today
Next Best
3 Dun Talkin'
F: 3379B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
Just 3 1/2 lengths behind Volunteer last time and that one went on to win again on Wednesday. Up to middle distance for the first time today
Consider
7 Kaz Caz
F: 70766B(8)W(56.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Has looked a better horse since resuming and stable is too good not to consider
Longer Odds
10 Getitdun
F: 0B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Kevin Myers )
On the quick back up from debut 5 days ago and will be better for that experience
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 9.30
Place1 2 $ 2.40
Place2 8 $ 1.20
Place3 1 $ 3.00
Quinella 2:8 $ 7.90
Trifecta 2:8:1 $ 133.30
First4 2:8:1:4 $ 2390.40
Race 2 - HUNTS FARM SERVICES R65 1200M
Time: 2:39 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
4 Katamuku
Dividend : $3.60, $1.90
Won
F: 7X41B(5)W(58.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Samantha Logan )
Down from the north on the back of its maiden win 4 weeks ago. Is a 5yo with just the 3 runs and looks to have a lot of upside
Main Danger
1 Classy Brahma
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 62232B(4)W(59.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Trudy & Vaughan Keegan )
Locally trained and in a rich vein of form right now
Next Best
3 Fawnzor
F: 2X741B(6)W(58.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Looks to be a progressive mare and comes into this after beating a well considered maiden galloper into second last time
Consider
2 Erbys Darci
Dividend :
Place
F: 34514B(2)W(59.0)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Gavin Sharrock )
Didn't follow up its Whanganui win two back at New Plymouth last start but does look capable of being in the mix if running up to its best
Longer Odds
5 Right Of Appeal
F: 29100B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Clinton Isdale )
This is a trainer that has his fair share of success when he goes on the road, and this is a lot easier than the field it ran against last time. Drops back from 1600m
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 3.60
Place1 4 $ 1.90
Place2 1 $ 1.30
Quinella 1:4 $ 2.30
Trifecta 4:1:2 $ 20.70
First4 4:1:2:3 $ 35.50
Double 2:4 $ 26.00
Race 3 - CARRFIELDS LIVESTOCK MAIDEN 1200M
Time: 3:15 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
13 Etupirka
F:B(10)W(56.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Stephen Autridge )
Northern runner on debut that has been given plenty of time to mature into the game. Looked good winning last of 3 trials
Main Danger
7 Ledhaven Cassie
Dividend : $2.10, $1.20
Won
F: 22X22B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Murray Blue )
Has found one better in 5 of 6 startsand inevitable that it will be winning soon
Next Best
2 Force Of Law
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 740X0B(1)W(58.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Pam Gerard )
14 start maiden but astute trainer and better for resuming run. Rails draw to advantage
Consider
5 Que Syrah Syrah
F: 7X07B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Forbes )
Recent runs don't excite us and hasn't raced for 6 weeks. But the fact Craig Grylls rides, says you have to consider it
Longer Odds
4 Treasure Trove
F: 0X048B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray )
Trainer/jockey have a terrific strike rate and will be better for recent racing
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 2.10
Place1 7 $ 1.20
Place2 11 $ 2.80
Place3 2 $ 2.30
Quinella 7:11 $ 11.10
Trifecta 7:11:2 $ 78.30
First4 7:11:2:9 $ 569.80
Race 4 - DUNLOP INSURANCE MAIDEN 3YO 1400M
Time: 3:50 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
8 Bellafiore
F:B(1)W(55.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Comes south for its first race day run after looking smart in its only trial. Rails draw just perfect
Main Danger
7 Tsunami Sue
F: 3B(8)W(55.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Tough introduction to the game on home track two weeks ago but fought well to the line to be just a length away. Improves and Craig Grylls sticks
Next Best
11 Out Of Breath
F:B(2)W(55.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Robbie Patterson also runs this one on debut and noted it has had a lot of support in the market since opening
Consider
5 Scarlett Spell
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 720B(6)W(55.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Maxim & Samantha Van Lierde )
A little bit off the winner last start but will find this a lot easier than Ellerslie
Longer Odds
4 Star Onehundred
F: 3246B(4)W(55.5)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Susan Rainford )
Just the 4 runs so open to improvement. Noted it has been backed down from $23
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 18.00
Place1 2 $ 3.90
Place2 5 $ 1.80
Place3 1 $ 2.50
Quinella 2:5 $ 38.10
Trifecta 2:5:1 $ 402.50
First4 2:5:1:8 $ 1500.80
Double 7:2 $ 35.90
Treble 4:7:2 $ 194.90
Race 5 - ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES MAIDEN
Time: 4:25 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
12 One Bold Floozie
F:B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
On debut after winning last two trials and reported to be pretty smart. Good draw and with Gryllsy up, very hard to beat
Main Danger
3 La Kwik
F: 540X4B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Another Robbie Patterson runner and the Heavy track found it out when resuming. Rails draw today and will be fitter
Next Best
9 Integrity
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 637B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-Hollie Wynyard )
When trainer's partner rides her horses, they're worth a closer look
Consider
13 Voguish
F: 6B(7)W(57.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Not far away on debut and will be hard to beat today, with that experience under its belt
Longer Odds
8 Aspiritta
F: 73930B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Drops back to maiden after running against some of the best 3yo's in its last two starts
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 21.40
Place1 4 $ 5.30
Place2 10 $ 2.50
Place3 9 $ 2.40
Quinella 4:10 $ 78.40
Trifecta 4:10:9 $ 873.60
First4 4:10:9:13 $ 6546.60
Race 6 - GOPPERTH CONTRACTING LTD R60 HCP 1400M
Time: 5:00 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
2 Dudaday
F: X4593B(9)W(60.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Cody Cole )
Trainer/jockey relationship that has a good strike rate when travelling south. Note that it has been backed down in the early market
Main Danger
6 Tears Of Victory
F: 06689B(8)W(58.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray )
Already a four time winner, it has won three at this distance and can be in the mix here
Next Best
7 Macee Girl
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: X5056B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Martin O'Malley )
Has been in our selections a few times now but hasn't quite got in the mix. It won't take much to change for it to be showing up
Consider
3 Rising Wind
F: 32108B(10)W(60.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Paul Mirabelli )
Has been up against it in two races since it won and this gives it a chance to bounce back
Longer Odds
4 Tranzed
Dividend : $4.20
Place
F: X0950B(4)W(59.0)
( J-Ryan Elliot )
( T-John Wheeler )
Will want further but could sprint well fresh. Ryan Elliot is a good booking
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 3.30
Place1 5 $ 1.40
Place2 4 $ 4.20
Place3 7 $ 2.10
Quinella 4:5 $ 28.30
Trifecta 5:4:7 $ 272.20
First4 5:4:7:2 $ 1301.20
Double 4:5 $ 46.70
Race 7 - METCALFE REAL ESTATE R75 1400M
Time: 5:40 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
10 Jungle Jane
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 2X192B(3)W(54.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray )
Beaten by a good one last time, back at the beginning of the year, but clearly has a lot of potential. Resuming and the solid support since the market open suggests its ready to go
Main Danger
1 Omega Boy
Dividend : $5.10, $1.60
Won
F: 22156B(4)W(62.0)
( J-Liam Kauri )
( T-Peter and Trent Didham )
Best performed galloper in the field and from a stable that has them right when going to race day
Next Best
5 One Bold Gigolo
F: 65720B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Has won two races but, as its 5 seconds suggest, it is better than that. Excuse last run when drawn wide
Consider
4 Truce
F: 2X665B(9)W(57.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Allan Sharrock )
Not far away when resuming and will be so much better for that run. Furthermore, last run on a Heavy8 can be excused
Longer Odds
8 Ardee Boy
F: 25X54B(6)W(56.0)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Peter and Trent Didham )
Trainers run two in the race and although this is the less fancied, it is a good performer on its day
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 5.10
Place1 1 $ 1.60
Place2 10 $ 1.80
Place3 2 $ 1.90
Quinella 1:10 $ 12.50
Trifecta 1:10:2 $ 105.60
First4 1:10:2:4 $ 456.90
Race 8 - WEIR TOURS R65 1600M
Time: 6:15 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
4 Surround Sound
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 62156B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-John Wheeler )
Liked this one's win at Whanganui and think it could well rise through the grades. Heavy8 was no good for it last time
Main Danger
2 Captain Stan
F: 25821B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Stephen Autridge )
After 4 seconds, it got a deserved win over this distance last time and it won't be far away today
Next Best
1 The Big Picture
F: X2302B(8)W(60.0)
( J-Alan Lai )
( T-Bill Thurlow and Sam O’Malley )
Improvers run for this good stable last time and will find this extra 200m today to its advantage
Consider
9 Glimmer
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: X7466B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Rosie Gibbs )
Won on debut before being spelled last season. Although yet to show up this campaign, the signs are there. Rails draw
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
10 Knickerless
F: 10708B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Lisa Latta has turned to Craig Grylls to get the job done and he adds a lot to its chance