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Race 1 - THE FAB FOUR BEATLES TRIBUTE CHCH 29 MAR MAIDEN
Time: 2:10 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
6 Canterbury Flight
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 55242B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah )
( T-Ross Beckett )
Looks to good for this field. Showed marked improvement to go close last time, in today's track conditions
Main Danger
2 Shameful
Dividend : $9.80, $2.40
Won
F: 98754B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Daniel Bothamley )
( T-Lisa Young )
Interested to see this one dropping back to 1600m after running its best two runs to date recently when up to 2000m. Will have the stamina for this testing Heavy track
Next Best
7 She's Sinatra
F: 29X30B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Kendra Bakker )
( T-Lance Robinson )
well behind our Top Pick here klast start but expecting a better performance today
Consider
9 Contest
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 06X46B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Corey Campbell )
( T-Anna Furlong )
Just the four runs so open to improvement. Ran well when up to 1600m last time
Longer Odds
4 Sailor Sam
F: 99454B(5)W(58.0)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-Kenny Rae )
Northern galloper that run its best race in the south last time. was only 3 lengths behind our Top pick so relative EW odds look generous
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 9.80
Place1 2 $ 2.40
Place2 6 $ 1.20
Place3 9 $ 1.80
Quinella 2:6 $ 10.10
Trifecta 2:6:9 $ 102.50
First4 2:6:9:5 $ 1424.50
Race 2 - NZB MEGA MAIDEN SERIES
Time: 2:48 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
10 Shes No Pie Eater
F: 435B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-David Walsh )
Disregard last race as with better run would have been a lot closer. With rails draw and talented apprentice now on the reins, looks good EW value
Main Danger
13 Lady Maxima
Dividend : $8.40, $3.10
Won
F: 2X66B(14)W(56.0)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Lance Robinson )
Third up and should be near peak fitness. Just needs to overcome wide draw to be a strong chance
Next Best
1 Reservoir
F: X9242B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Jack Taplin )
( T-Danny Crozier )
Finished alongside our Top Pick two back, in the Heavy, and subsequent run for second was a nice effort
Consider
2 Unwoke
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: X4625B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Kendra Bakker )
( T-Lance Robinson )
Needs to be considered as it has run well in all 4 runs since resuming in October. Concern is it was unplaced in only run in the Heavy
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
8 Global Jewel
F: 5B(12)W(56.5)
( J-Rahul Beeharry )
( T-Bruce Tapper )
Goes in as our 'roughie' but would have rated higher but for wide draw. Nice debut and sure to improve
Comes south with the Te Akau team and so does their star apprentice. She rode it when winning its maiden in the north and it looks to have the ability to back that up, with the 2kg claim to advantage
Main Danger
8 Last Hello
F: 77231B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-Emma Wyatt )
Won here two weeks ago at just the 6th time of asking, a good effort considering it came out of gate 12. That was on a Heavy track and rails draw to advantage today
Next Best
6 Mi Bella
Dividend : $2.20, $1.20
Won
F: X1027B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Anna Furlong )
Ex northerner that won first up in the south 4 starts back. Has finished close up in last two despite wide draws but gets an inside draw today
Consider
7 Sailor Girl
Dividend : $4.10
Place
F: 82100B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Kendra Bakker )
( T-Robert Dennis )
Well drawn and has a ton of speed for this 1000m journey
Longer Odds
2 Electric Zou
F: 6000XB(6)W(59.0)
( J-Daniel Bothamley )
( T-Lisa Young )
A 3 time winner in the north, it should be up to winning down here and is at good odds for its southern debut
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 2.20
Place1 6 $ 1.20
Place2 9 $ 2.40
Place3 7 $ 4.10
Quinella 6:9 $ 6.50
Trifecta 6:9:7 $ 117.20
First4 6:9:7:11 $ 3358.50
Race 4 - RICCARTON PARK FUNCTION CENTRE MAIDEN
Time: 3:56 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
10 Lindy May
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 940X2B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Nayton Mitchell )
Resumed just over two weeks ago and put in an impressive performance to be less than 1/2 length away in second. Will have taken improvement and Bruno is now on the reins
Main Danger
4 Student Of War
F: 72983B(4)W(58.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Improved run last start and you have to consider all the Pitman runners when they turn out on this course. Amber Riddell has a terrific strike rate in the south
Next Best
8 Momento
F: 549X7B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Corey Campbell )
( T-Brian & Shane Anderton )
Will be improved from resuming run 3 weeks ago and comes into reckoning after overnight scratchings
Consider
9 Full Cream
F: 82258B(3)W(56.0)
( J-Jack Taplin )
( T-Russell McKay & Ashley Harrington )
Two seconds from just 7 starts to date and drawn well for this capable 3kg claiming apprentice
Longer Odds
2 Ifyoustartmeup
F: 48X4XB(1)W(58.5)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Steven Woodsford )
Not a strong field after so scratchings so gets in with a chance fresh up
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 2.80
Place1 1 $ 1.60
Place2 10 $ 1.80
Place3 12 $ 5.90
Quinella 1:10 $ 7.70
Trifecta 1:10:12 $ 236.30
First4 1:10:12:2 $ 1287.90
Double 6:1 $ 15.90
Treble 13:6:1 $ 130.50
Race 5 - DAPHNE BANNAN MEMORIAL RATING 75
Time: 4:31 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
9 Iron Hawk
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 90X20B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Lance Robinson )
Twice a winner from 11 starts, this Australian import is on its NZ debut and if the early support is anything to go by, will be very hard to beat
Main Danger
8 Vivacious
Dividend : $8.20, $2.50
Won
F: 6300XB(5)W(57.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
The least fancied of the two Te Akau runners but it has good ability, having won 4 of its 19 starts. Bruno rides and expect it to be well forward for its resuming run
Next Best
7 Hooray For Harry
F: 1872XB(1)W(57.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner having its first run since November but trialled twice to prepare. Beaten less than a length before being spelled and that was on a Heavy track so ticks that box
Consider
4 Motiontime
Dividend : $3.70
Place
F: 65135B(10)W(58.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Michael & Matthew Pitman )
Genuine 5yo mare that is never far away. Trained by the Pitmans who have a great record on the track
Longer Odds
1 Spartan
F: 07220B(2)W(61.0)
( J-Kendra Bakker )
( T-Russell McKay & Ashley Harrington )
A very honest 6yo galloper and drawn well for this
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 8.20
Place1 8 $ 2.50
Place2 9 $ 1.30
Place3 4 $ 3.70
Quinella 8:9 $ 7.10
Trifecta 8:9:4 $ 201.70
First4 8:9:4:1 $ 1288.80
Race 6 - SONIA & GARRY THOMPSON RATING 75
Time: 5:11 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
4 Moussaieff
F: 29653B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Kezia Murphy )
Third up today, this 5yo mare has gone well in two races back and this 2000m is just perfect for it. Has won on a Heavy track previously
Main Danger
5 Cognoscenti
Dividend : $4.60, $1.50
Won
F: 91962B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Up to 2000m last start, it took a galloper with a lot of ability and potential to beat it 4 weeks ago and is sure to be in the mix today
Next Best
10 Miss Enzed
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 514X8B(4)W(54.5)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Brian & Shane Anderton )
Has had one run back and now steps up to preferred distance. Kylie Williams takes the reins
Consider
9 Henry Thomas
F: 37113B(8)W(56.0)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Sophie Hargreaves & Naomi Murfitt )
Has been much improved of late. Chance but note it was 2 1/2 lengths behind Cognoscenti last time so place probably best
Longer Odds
1 Peecee Pussycat
Dividend : $2.90
Place
F: 35642B(6)W(60.0)
( J-Floor Moerman )
( T-Samantha Wynne )
A prolific winner, this Samantha Wynne trained runner has a terrific wet track record and that could be a big plus today
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 4.60
Place1 5 $ 1.50
Place2 10 $ 2.20
Place3 1 $ 2.90
Quinella 5:10 $ 19.20
Trifecta 5:10:1 $ 193.30
First4 5:10:1:12 $ 876.90
Double 8:5 $ 32.90
Race 7 - BOOK A SUITE FOR AUTUMN RACING RATING 65
Time: 5:48 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
3 Wanderin Spelle
Dividend : $2.90
Place
F: 124X2B(3)W(60.0)
( J-Donovan Cooper )
( T-Ross Beckett )
Very promising 4yo that is second up after a 6 month spell. That it was its first run on the turf for sometime too but the run suggested it will handle the Heavy track today well enough
Main Danger
6 Canasta
Dividend : $3.90, $1.60
Won
F: 24X97B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Terry Moseley )
( T-Anna Furlong )
Ex northerner with ability and now second up in the south. Has been running in stronger fields and now with a good young trainer
Next Best
7 Celtic Bling
F: 12X34B(12)W(57.5)
( J-Courtney Barnes )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that was 1/2 length behind our Top Pick last start but has the worst of the draw today. Still expect it to run well
Consider
1 Bodleian
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 66X12B(11)W(60.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Stephanie Faulkner )
Hesitant to leave this 4yo out of the reckoning as it ran well against ex northerner Ziggy Stardust last time and Amber Riddell is in the saddle todaty
Longer Odds
11 Blushing
F: 3X168B(7)W(56.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Bruce Tapper )
This one could surprise them, with Tin taking over the reins and adding to its chances
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 3.90
Place1 6 $ 1.60
Place2 1 $ 2.10
Place3 3 $ 2.90
Quinella 1:6 $ 9.40
Trifecta 6:1:3 $ 110.60
First4 6:1:3:11 $ 592.40
Race 8 - RACECOURSE HOTEL & MOTOR LODGE RATING 65
Time: 6:24 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 25000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
1 Incredible
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: X0875B(8)W(59.5)
( J-Yogesh Atchamah )
( T-Anna Furlong )
There's so much to like about this ex northerner now having its first run in the south. You only have to look at the fields it has been up against this campaign to think it should have the measure of them here, with the drop back from middle distance the only concern
Main Danger
5 Life Of Riley
F: 0X324B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Kylie Williams )
( T-Terri Rae )
Ex northerner that was only 1 1/2 lengths away on a Heavy8 here two weeks ago and that augers well for its chances today, especially with a good draw and Kylie Williams in the saddle
Next Best
2 Goddess
F: 16952B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-John Blackadder )
Dropped back to a R65 last time, in the Heavy, and just missed. Drawn well here and with Bruno sticking, rates a good chance
Consider
6 O'Riordan
Dividend : $3.90, $1.60
Won
F: 86552B(9)W(57.5)
( J-Tina Comignaghi )
( T-Stephanie Faulkner )
A genuine wet track runner, it came off the West Coast circuit to impress with its run here two weeks ago. With connections opting for the services of Tina, expect a good run
Longer Odds
3 Iffin Doubt Dance
F: 60776B(6)W(58.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Samantha Wynne )
Improved run when dropped back to this distance last start and could feature