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Trainer has a good strike rate and his runner here should get punters off to a good start. Just missed when resuming and will be fitter now
Main Danger
2 Shavasana
F: 325X3B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Jack Taplin )
( T-Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie )
Good run last time and has to be in the mix in such a small field
Next Best
5 Bodacious Kate
Dividend :
Place
F: 13585B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Allen Baker )
5yo that has won three races and always a chance at this level
Consider
4 Karyon
F: 44187B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Team Rogerson )
Needs to improve but rails draw and strong senior jockey add to its chances
Longer Odds
1 Marotiri Marsta
Dividend : $3.80
Place
F: 03X5XB(5)W(59.0)
( J-Sarah O'Malley )
( T-Buddy Lammas )
First run in over two years but the fact they've persevered with it would suggest it goes alright
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 1.80
Place1 3 $ 1.30
Place2 1 $ 3.80
Quinella 1:3 $ 9.20
Trifecta 3:1:5 $ 41.50
First4 3:1:5:4 $ 100.20
Race 2 - KURIPUNI ICE MAIDEN 1000M
Time: 1:50 PM | Distance: 1000 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
5 Richemont
Dividend : $4.10, $1.50
Won
F:B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Shane Crawford )
On debut. Trainer has had his best season for a while and the fact that Craig Grylls rides, is an indication of the ability it has shown at home
Main Danger
2 Suave
F: 5XB(4)W(58.0)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
Will have taken plenty from its only run last October. Sure to have matured in the 6 months since and comes into this on the back of a winning trial
Next Best
3 Champagne Wishes
F: 465X3B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie )
Down from the north. Import from Australia that wasn't far away on NZ debut and scratched in the first in preference for this
Consider
9 Alpine Princess
F:B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray )
On debut and given the terrific strike rate these trainers/jockey have, might not be far away
Longer Odds
10 Darci Dior
Dividend : $3.10
Place
F: 55580B(6)W(56.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Has finished close up in a couple of its 5 races and it won't take much to change to see it in the mix
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 4.10
Place1 5 $ 1.50
Place2 4 $ 5.60
Place3 10 $ 3.10
Quinella 4:5 $ 58.60
Trifecta 5:4:10 $ 587.70
First4 5:4:10:3 $ 3905.20
Double 3:5 $ 6.80
Race 3 - PETE’S KITCHENS AND JOINERY 2YO MAIDEN 1300M
Time: 2:25 PM | Distance: 1300 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
3 Zippidy
F: 3B(1)W(55.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Connections would have been pleased wit this filly's debut run at Te Rapa in December and now comes south against easier opposition, with rails draw to advantage
Main Danger
2 Perfect Pour
F: 4XB(2)W(57.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Stephen Marsh gave this one a spell after an introductory run in November, when well backed but a little disappointing. Sure to run better today, and inside draw
Next Best
7 St Monica
Dividend : $3.80, $1.90
Won
F:B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Roger James & Robert Wellwood )
Patiently handled given it won its first trial, up north, back in November. Comes to race day and has to be a contender
Consider
1 Butler Cabin
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 3245B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Johno Benner )
Interesting to note this CD trainer took it to Ellerslie for its last run 6 weeks ago. Freshened since and worth a closer look
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
5 Sugar Lump
F: 25869B(4)W(55.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Murray Garrett )
Has the experience to its advantage and will find this easier than some of the fields it has been up against
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 3.80
Place1 7 $ 1.90
Place2 1 $ 1.50
Place3 6 $ 2.90
Quinella 1:7 $ 5.00
Trifecta 7:1:6 $ 66.40
First4 7:1:6:4 $ 597.20
Race 4 - VALLEY PLUMBING MAIDEN 1400M
Time: 3:00 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
7 Autumn Queen
Dividend : $2.20, $1.60
Won
F: 3XB(9)W(56.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Look no further than this Andrew Forsman runner. Brought to this track for its debut run last November, it caught the eye as one to watch and now resumes
Main Danger
5 Super Eclipse
F: X359XB(3)W(56.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie )
Australian import on NZ debut. It will want further as it goes on but expect it to run well fresh up
Next Best
6 Katsu
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 2B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
Bruno rode when it was on debut 2 weeks ago and sticks. Will be improved for that experience and rails draw today
Consider
10 Assists
F:B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Peter and Trent Didham )
On debut and place could be beckoning in a field with little depth
Longer Odds
1 Ocean Beau
F: 00063B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Chris Dell )
( T-Sue Thompson-Brown & Mick Brown )
Here's one that showed marked improvement in its last run and could be the one to boost your multis
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 2.20
Place1 7 $ 1.60
Place2 6 $ 1.40
Place3 9 $ 4.00
Quinella 6:7 $ 4.20
Trifecta 7:6:9 $ 87.90
First4 7:6:9:3 $ 593.40
Double 7:7 $ 8.90
Treble 5:7:7 $ 73.10
Race 5 - COTTER & STEVENS 3YO MAIDEN 1600M
Time: 3:40 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
12 Shoebill
Dividend : $5.70, $2.10
Won
F: 074B(7)W(55.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
This trainer/jockey partnership looks to be in for a good day and we note that Craig Grylls has opted for this ride, although was on a Shane Crawford runner in the first. It wasn't beaten far last start and up to 1600m now
Main Danger
4 Donatello
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 84B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Jim Chung )
( T-Ashley Meadows )
Won one of its trials prior to race day and is third up today. Ran well when stepped up to today's distance last time, and drawn the rails today
Next Best
1 Incredible Patch
F: 23B(12)W(57.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Shane Crawford )
Won a trial prior to its two placings so far. Clearly it has the ability to be winning but gate 12 makes it tough
Consider
2 Sloshed
F: 69735B(8)W(57.5)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Kevin & Stephen Gray )
Has a couple of capable gallopers in front of it when beaten less than 1/2 length and Waverley and chances can't be written off
Longer Odds
11 Bantry
F: 58276B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Lisa Latta also gets her share on winners on this course and we note Amber Riddell is reunited here
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 5.70
Place1 12 $ 2.10
Place2 4 $ 2.30
Place3 3 $ 2.40
Quinella 4:12 $ 22.50
Trifecta 12:4:3 $ 199.70
First4 12:4:3:10 $ 1095.80
Race 6 - POWER RELATED SERVICES MAIDEN 2050M
Time: 4:13 PM | Distance: 2050 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
11 Join The Dance
F: 06590B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-Team Rogerson )
With the 'locals' not up to much in this race, it is an opportunity for this 4yo mare from up north to break through. It may not have the placings to its names, but it hasn't been far away and that is in stronger fields at the likes of Te rapa
Main Danger
10 Ocean Melody
F: X7733B(10)W(56.5)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Lisa Latta has two good chances in this and this one beat its stablemate by 3 lengths last time, at Whanganui
Next Best
9 Curtsy
F: X5039B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
On what we've seen so far, it looks capable of winning one, and now steps up to 2000m
Consider
1 Port Chalmer
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 45465B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Kate Hercock )
( T-Lisa Latta )
Is a 14 start maiden, yet has opened up favourite. That being said, any runner of Lisa Latta's at this course has to be considered
Longer Odds
4 Flying Agenda
F: 096B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Jonathan Riddell )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
Only three runs to date so has time on its side. Progressed nicely last start and not out of this, in a weak field
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 8.80
Place1 3 $ 3.00
Place2 5 $ 5.30
Place3 1 $ 1.80
Quinella 3:5 $ 126.60
Trifecta 3:5:1 $ 908.00
First4 3:5:1:10 $ 4594.10
Double 12:3 $ 43.60
Race 7 - LIQUORLAND MASTERTON R75 2050M
Time: 4:48 PM | Distance: 2050 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
4 Not So Unusual
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 13313B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Stable is having its best season for sometime and has won one of its three starts this campaign. Close up at Trentham last time but didn't get going until late and should have been closer. Rails draw
Main Danger
5 Psyclone
F: 12529B(4)W(55.0)
( J-Kavish Chowdhoory )
( T-John Bary )
Has looked like it needed further and gets that today
Next Best
8 Poukawa
F: 25065B(7)W(54.0)
( J-Bruno Queiroz )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
Third up this campaign and stepping up to middle distance. Has been backed down from an opening $8.00 so there's confidence somewhere!
Consider
1 Trosettee
F: X3907B(5)W(60.0)
( J-Sarah O'Malley )
( T-Grant Nicholson )
Drops back from Open company last time and will find this a lot easier. Was up against a good field prior
Longer Odds
2 Overrated
Dividend : $2.80
Place
F: 10362B(8)W(57.5)
( J-Toni Davies )
( T-Murray Garrett )
Looks a bit of value at $11.00 as it was only a length away in a R75 at Matamata last start
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 5.90
Place1 7 $ 1.50
Place2 4 $ 1.50
Place3 2 $ 2.80
Quinella 4:7 $ 12.60
Trifecta 7:4:2 $ 203.50
First4 7:4:2:5 $ 874.40
Race 8 - WDG EXCELLENCE IN BUILDING R65 1600M
Time: 5:23 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
2 Uncle Ken
F: 4X030B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Kelly Myers )
( T-Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos )
After running second at Whanganui two back, this lightly raced 4yo saw a lot of support last time but it finished tailed off and clearly all was not right. Can bounce back here
Main Danger
7 The Espy
F: 3X747B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
Andrew Forsman/Craig Grylls combination again and hard to beat. Won one and one third from 3 starts last time up but yet to place in 3 runs this campaign. Will find this easier
Next Best
9 Say I Do
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 94224B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Mereana Hudson )
( T-Patrick Campbell )
Within a length of the winner in its last three races and at good EW odds to be in the money here
Consider
3 Keeping Time
F: 70177B(2)W(58.0)
( J-Amber Riddell )
( T-Lisa Latta )
It is unlikely the Lisa Latta stable will go home empty handed and this could be the one that gets home for them
Longer Odds
5 Songwriter
F: 34X58B(9)W(58.0)
( J-Madan Singh )
( T-Fraser Auret )
Fraser Auret has two in the race and we note the stable jockey has taken the reins of this one. Could that be indicative of its chances?