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  Race 1 - LISTEN LIVE @ SPORTNATION.NZ MDN HURDLE

  Time: 11:10 AM | Distance: 2800 m | Prize $ 20000
• Top Pick

  

  10 Titled  

  F: 01005   B(8)  W(68.0)

   ( J- Kylan Wiles )

   ( T- Hollie Wynyard )

  Interested to see this trainer with a jumper. On debut after performing well on the flat

  Main Danger

  

  2 Towrope  

  F: 147X9   B(7)  W(68.0)

   ( J- Dean Parker )

   ( T- Bill Thurlow and Sam O’Malley )

  Sam O'Malley was a good jumps rider and this training partnership now brings this one to race day for the first time over the hurdles

  Next Best

  

  6 Chester Boy  

  F: 53231   B(5)  W(68.0)

   ( J- Billy Marshall )

   ( T- John Wheeler )

  Up from New Plymouth for its jumping debut, having won a R65 last start. Warm in the market, suggests a lot of confidence in the stable

  Consider

  

  1 Goosebumps  

  Dividend : $3.00

  Place

  F: 982X0   B(1)  W(68.0)

   ( J- Jay Kozaczek )

   ( T- Barry Donoghue )

  Just the one run over the jumps, and that was back in September. It went well and was spelled after that. Has had a flat race to prepare

  Longer Odds

  

  9 Lamilago  

  F: 0X9   B(2)  W(68.0)

   ( J- Stephan Karnicnik )

   ( T- Simon Rees )

  6yo having only its second start, and both those were on the flat. Has been backed down from $21

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 4 $ 9.50

  Place1 4 $ 2.50

  Place2 11 $ 5.00

  Place3 1 $ 3.00

  Quinella 4:11 $ 49.00

  Trifecta 4:11:1 $ 657.60

  First4 4:11:1:7 $ 2932.10

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  Race 2 - FAIRVIEW MOTORS WAIKATO HURDLE

  Time: 11:42 AM | Distance: 3200 m | Prize $ 60000
• Top Pick

  

  1 Dictation  

  Dividend : $2.40

  Place

  F: 191X9   B(6)  W(69.0)

   ( J- Mathew Gillies )

   ( T- Paul Nelson & Corrina McDougal )

  Resuming over the jumps after having had the one flat race to prepare. Improved considerably last season and could be very good this winter

  Main Danger

  

  8 Pacheco  

  Dividend : $4.80, $1.75

  Won

  F: 88735   B(7)  W(65.0)

   ( J- Jay Kozaczek )

   ( T- Shaun Phelan )

  Went out as favourite over the jumps two back but Squire's better preparation proved to be the advantage. Fitter now

  Next Best

  

  4 Squire  

  F: 72131   B(5)  W(66.5)

   ( J- Jordan Hart )

   ( T- Peter & Jessica Brosnan )

  No denying this one has a good chance of backing up its last start win. Has never stopped improving

  Consider

  

  7 Roc Up Ralph  

  F: 7X682   B(4)  W(65.0)

   ( J- Hamish McNeill )

   ( T- Shaun & Emma Clotworthy )

  Judging by its runner up effort here three weeks ago, it will competitive here again

  Longer Odds

  

  2 Taika  

  Dividend : $2.15

  Place

  F: 41X60   B(8)  W(69.0)

   ( J- Kylan Wiles )

   ( T- Paul Nelson & Corrina McDougal )

  Up to winning this if running to its best and note there has been early money come for it

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 8 $ 4.80

  Place1 8 $ 1.75

  Place2 2 $ 2.15

  Place3 1 $ 2.40

  Quinella 2:8 $ 22.70

  Trifecta 8:2:1 $ 261.80

  First4 8:2:1:4 $ 847.30

  Double 4:8 $ 19.10

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  Race 3 - RDA CHARITY RACEDAY @ CAMBRIDGE WEDNESDAY MDN

  Time: 12:18 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 20000
• Top Pick

  

  2 Pure Lotus  

  Dividend : $5.50, $2.20

  Won

  F: 36282   B(6)  W(58.5)

   ( J- Sam McNab )

   ( T- Tony Pike )

  Has gone ever so close to winning in two of its three starts this campaign and the 2kg claim that this good apprentice brings today can get it a well deserved win

  Main Danger

  

  11 Kind Of Blue  

  F: 22476   B(1)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Wiremu Pinn )

   ( T- Pam Gerard )

  After two seconds, it has drawn wide in its subsequent three chances. As a result it has tended to get back in the running but gets a better chance with the rails draw to advantage today

  Next Best

  

  15 Muteki  

  F: 3   B(5)  W(56.5)

   ( J- George Rooke )

   ( T- Stephen Marsh )

  Won a trial prior to being just two lengths away when on debut on this track. Well drawn and every chance today

  Consider

  

  1 El Speedy Man  

  F: 22   B(9)  W(58.5)

   ( J- Craig Grylls )

   ( T- Phillip Devcich )

  Interested to note Craig Grylls sticks with this 3yo, given that the bigger stables have runners here. He must rate it

  Longer Odds

  

  12 Noble Cabello  

  Dividend : $3.40

  Place

  F: 045X2   B(12)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Corentin Berge )

   ( T- Benjamin King )

  What a terrific 6 months this young trainer has had, producing winners and good performances from his stable runners. Wide draw to overcome

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 2 $ 5.50

  Place1 2 $ 2.20

  Place2 13 $ 3.40

  Place3 12 $ 3.40

  Quinella 2:13 $ 29.40

  Trifecta 2:13:12 $ 436.10

  First4 2:13:12:6 $ 4530.70

  Treble 4:8:2 $ 153.30

• 

  Race 4 - ANDREW (LEDGE) LEADBEATER MEMORIAL

  Time: 12:50 PM | Distance: 1300 m | Prize $ 35000
• Top Pick

  

  12 Oratia Beauty  

  Dividend : $2.05

  Place

  F: 669X6   B(4)  W(57.0)

   ( J- Craig Grylls )

   ( T- Kylie Hoskin )

  Quality filly that will be wanting further but can sprint well while fresh and will find this drop back to R65 so much easier. Craig Grylls rides

  Main Danger

  

  4 Le Jacques Cartier  

  Dividend : $3.10

  Place

  F: 313   B(7)  W(59.5)

   ( J- Sam McNab )

   ( T- Danny Walker & Arron Tata )

  Nice runs in its 3 starts from its first campaign, including winning one. Has been freshened and resumes, and has the advantage of a good draw over the other fancied runners

  Next Best

  

  7 Arwen  

  Dividend : $6.00, $2.35

  Won

  F: 133   B(12)  W(58.0)

   ( J- Corentin Berge )

   ( T- Roger James & Robert Wellwood )

  With any sort of draw, would be a warm favourite and very hard to beat, given its two performances in Stakes races in its last two runs. Class might still see it win

  Consider

  

  10 Afterglo  

  F: 490X4   B(13)  W(57.0)

   ( J- George Rooke )

   ( T- Stephen Autridge )

  Second run back after going to the line well when resuming. Has ability and we would have rated higher had it drawn better

  Longer Odds

  

  6 Oberon  

  F: 174X3   B(5)  W(58.5)

   ( J- Masa Hashizume )

   ( T- Stephen Marsh )

  Stephen Marsh runner that could surprise them, being improved from its first run back three weeks ago. Finished alongside That's Gold back in January

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 7 $ 6.00

  Place1 7 $ 2.35

  Place2 12 $ 2.05

  Place3 4 $ 3.10

  Quinella 7:12 $ 12.30

  Trifecta 7:12:4 $ 191.90

  First4 7:12:4:3 $ 2013.80

  Double 2:7 $ 23.90

• 

  Race 5 - KEN & ROGER BROWNE MEMORIAL MDN STEEPLECHASE

  Time: 1:26 PM | Distance: 3900 m | Prize $ 20000
• Top Pick

  Best "Each Way"

  

  3 King Cabal  

  F: 6527X   B(2)  W(68.0)

   ( J- Corey Wiles )

   ( T- Grant & Tana Shaw )

  Not a particularly strong field and that gives this one a great chance of a winning debut over the fences. Won a trial over the hurdles to prepare

  Main Danger

  

  2 Doctor Iris  

  F: 2X971   B(5)  W(68.0)

   ( J- Kylan Wiles )

   ( T- Dean Wiles )

  Great family of trainers/jockeys and they really do bring the best out of their runners. Won over the hurdles last time and that augers well for its steeplechase debut

  Next Best

  

  4 Red Ned  

  Dividend : $1.45

  Place

  F: 4152L   B(6)  W(68.0)

   ( J- Billy Marshall )

   ( T- John Wheeler )

  Steps up to the big fences after showing up over the hurdles this season, albeit losing its rider last time

  Consider

  

  5 Skaw Valley  

  F: P17X0   B(1)  W(68.0)

   ( J- Mathew Gillies )

   ( T- Paul Nelson & Corrina McDougal )

  Over the fences for the first time and you can be assured it will have been well prepared by this stable

  Longer Odds

  

  7 Rocem  

  Dividend : $6.00

  Place

  F: PX965   B(4)  W(66.0)

   ( J- Brandon Holliday )

   ( T- Peter & Jessica Brosnan )

  Top jumping trainers and sure to take plenty of improvement from first race over the fences

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 6 $ 35.00

  Place1 6 $ 10.00

  Place2 4 $ 1.45

  Place3 7 $ 6.00

  Quinella 4:6 $ 40.90

  Trifecta 6:4:7 $ 816.90

  First4 6:4:7:1 $ 4617.00

• 

  Race 6 - SIGNATURE HOMES WAIKATO STEEPLECHASE

  Time: 2:00 PM | Distance: 3900 m | Prize $ 75000
• Top Pick

  

  1 West Coast  

  F: 4PX01   B(2)  W(72.0)

   ( J- Joshua Parker )

   ( T- Mark Oulaghan )

  The class of the field and proved, despite being a 10yo, is in fine fettle when taking out the Waikato Hunt Cup three weeks ago. Many of these were behind in the race so it looks a great chance to back that up

  Main Danger

  

  3 Nedwin  

  Dividend : $4.80, $1.80

  Won

  F: 31FX9   B(11)  W(65.0)

   ( J- Mathew Gillies )

   ( T- Paul Nelson & Corrina McDougal )

  Another champion jumper through the seasons, it will also be a contender here. Scratched last week and sure to be well prepared

  Next Best

  

  2 Leaderboard  

  Dividend : $1.90

  Place

  F: X4355   B(8)  W(68.0)

   ( J- Hamish McNeill )

   ( T- Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )

  Once a winner of the Wellington Cup, it has been racing in Australia in recent seasons and has in fact won nearly a $1m in stakemoney. If anywhere near its best, will probably take this out

  Consider

  

  4 Jakama Krystal  

  F: X5473   B(1)  W(65.0)

   ( J- Jordan Hart )

   ( T- Peter & Jessica Brosnan )

  With fitness on its side now, it could be the one to surprise them. Lovely jumper

  Longer Odds

  

  11 Countryman  

  F: 223XD   B(9)  W(65.0)

   ( J- Bradley Rantall )

   ( T- Barry Beatson )

  Was going alright until forced out of the race by a loose horse last time. Place chance

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 3 $ 4.80

  Place1 3 $ 1.80

  Place2 2 $ 1.90

  Place3 8 $ 6.00

  Quinella 2:3 $ 11.90

  Trifecta 3:2:8 $ 265.30

  First4 3:2:8:5 $ 2211.70

  Double 6:3 $ 140.00

  Treble 7:6:3 $ 3027.80

• 

  Race 7 - WTR THANKS THE CASTLES FAMILY 2400

  Time: 2:40 PM | Distance: 2400 m | Prize $ 35000
• Top Pick

  

  2 Gold Currency  

  F: 48X21   B(12)  W(59.5)

   ( J- George Rooke )

   ( T- Kurtis Pertab )

  Showed its liking for the step up to 2060m last time at Whanganui ang went to the line strongly to win. George Rooke is re-united today and they look the EW value

  Main Danger

  

  13 Ivy's Dancer  

  Dividend : $2.20

  Place

  F: 63322   B(11)  W(54.0)

   ( J- Masa Hashizume )

   ( T- Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )

  A model of consistency, it has been unlucky not to win and was just outmuscled by Freebird at Ellerslie last week. Should get the upper hand this tine with the step up to 2400m

  Next Best

  

  3 Ortem Legacy  

  F: 05721   B(5)  W(58.5)

   ( J- Corentin Berge )

   ( T- Conor and Sarah Fahy )

  In top form and this jockey has been riding ever so well. Showed it has the stamina for this when running second over 2400m two back

  Consider

  

  9 Free Bird  

  Dividend : $2.00

  Place

  F: 67121   B(4)  W(55.5)

   ( J- Elen Nicholas )

   ( T- David Greene )

  Exciting prospect now up over more ground and has to be in your reckoning, especially if you're doing multis

  Longer Odds

  

  1 Notabadspillane  

  F: 0X903   B(9)  W(61.5)

   ( J- Sam McNab )

   ( T- Shaun Phelan )

  One of the finds over ground last season and shows it was back to its best when a close up third at New Plymouth last time. Has been backed down from an opening $18

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 4 $ 10.00

  Place1 4 $ 3.20

  Place2 9 $ 2.00

  Place3 13 $ 2.20

  Quinella 4:9 $ 28.40

  Trifecta 4:9:13 $ 235.80

  First4 4:9:13:7 $ 910.00

• 

  Race 8 - THANKS BERNARD KNEEBONE - 25 YRS ON THE CLOCK HCP

  Time: 3:15 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
• Top Pick

  

  2 Force Of Nature  

  F: 10X45   B(1)  W(60.0)

   ( J- Craig Grylls )

   ( T- Andrew Forsman )

  Has been freshened and has been twice a winner in that state in the past. But the real key to its chances is the return of Craig Grylls, and he'll be happy to be coming out of the inside gate

  Main Danger

  

  9 Miss Bo Peep  

  F: 54X17   B(4)  W(54.0)

   ( J- Masa Hashizume )

   ( T- Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )

  Surprisingly, it finished a bit off them last time and has subsequently had 4 weeks away from race day. Back up to 1200m, it should be in the finish

  Next Best

  

  3 Little Bit Of Love  

  Dividend : $2.35

  Place

  F: 50X13   B(9)  W(59.5)

   ( J- Sam McNab )

   ( T- Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )

  The O'Sullivan/Scott stable have a strong hand in the race with this one as well. Sporting a 33% winning strike rate, it has the class to be winning this too

  Consider

  

  8 Tristar  

  Dividend : $3.00, $1.50

  Won

  F: 23524   B(10)  W(54.0)

   ( J- George Rooke )

   ( T- Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )

  Behind Miss Bo Peep and then favourite, and two lengths away in fourth last start, it probably warrants favouritism again. But the wide gate is a concern over the 1200m

  Longer Odds

  

  5 Reward Smile  

  F: 4050X   B(3)  W(58.0)

   ( J- Ethan Jones )

   ( T- Jenna Mahoney )

  Resumes after a 4 week break, with Wiremu Pinn on the reins. Well drawn and has gone well fresh in the past

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 8 $ 3.00

  Place1 8 $ 1.50

  Place2 3 $ 2.35

  Place3 11 $ 3.00

  Quinella 3:8 $ 8.90

  Trifecta 8:3:11 $ 121.90

  First4 8:3:11:5 $ 726.10

  Double 4:8 $ 27.10

• 

  Race 9 - WAIKATO STUD FOXBRIDGE PLATE 22/8 MILE HCP

  Time: 3:52 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
• Top Pick

  The 'Day's Best'

  

  6 Bonnard  

  F: 3X111   B(6)  W(54.0)

   ( J- Amber Riddell )

   ( T- Shane Crawford )

  What a revelation this Shane Crawford trained runner has been this campaign, winning all three and now 4 from 7 starts. Now its obvious why Amber is riding here rather than at her home track in Whanganui

  Main Danger

  

  7 Amira D'Argento  

  F: 21335   B(3)  W(54.0)

   ( J- Masa Hashizume )

   ( T- Taui Johnson )

  Although 5th at Ellerslie last weekend, it was less than 2 1/2 lengths from the winner. That was with an apprentice have his first race day and now Masa takes the reins

  Next Best

  

  2 Joshua Brown  

  Dividend : $2.50

  Place

  F: 05X76   B(5)  W(59.5)

   ( J- Lynsey Satherley )

   ( T- Lance Gussey )

  This 6yo finished sixth at Whanganui last time but was only 1 3/4 lengths behind the winner, Its run was much better than it appears

  Consider

  

  5 El Viento  

  F: 1X243   B(2)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Craig Grylls )

   ( T- Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )

  Less than a length away last start and Craig Grylls now gets back in the saddle. That improves its chances

  Longer Odds

  

  1 Hasstobeawinner  

  Dividend : $2.30

  Place

  F: 72X71   B(2)  W(60.0)

   ( J- Tom Wigram )

   ( T- Roger James & Robert Wellwood )

  Beat El Viento last time and is now 1 1/2 kg better off, thanks to this young apprentice taking over with a 4kg claim

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 4 $ 16.00

  Place1 4 $ 3.20

  Place2 2 $ 2.50

  Place3 1 $ 2.30

  Quinella 2:4 $ 31.00

  Trifecta 4:2:1 $ 274.00

  First4 4:2:1:7 $ 1586.10

• 

  Race 10 - SEE YOU @ TE RAPA TAVERN 1400

  Time: 4:24 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 35000
• Top Pick

  

  4 Erin Go Bragh  

  Dividend : $4.50, $2.00

  Won

  F: 00X62   B(4)  W(57.5)

   ( J- Sam McNab )

   ( T- Stephen Marsh )

  Showed a lot of promise as a 3yo but lost a race on protest and never really went on with it from there. Seems to be getting back to its best and hard to beat today

  Main Danger

  

  14 Cosmopolitan  

  F: 40331   B(14)  W(54.0)

   ( J- Jasmine Fawcett )

   ( T- Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall )

  Liked the way this one got home last start, showing good fighting spirits all the way to the line. Jasmine takes over and adds even more value in the saddle

  Next Best

  

  9 Rocking  

  F: 133X8   B(10)  W(55.5)

   ( J- Warren Kennedy )

   ( T- Donna Logan )

  Although 8th when resuming, was in fact less than 1 3/4 lengths off the winner. Comes on for the run and jockey sticks

  Consider

  

  13 Twilight Tale  

  F: 2436X   B(5)  W(54.5)

   ( J- Elen Nicholas )

   ( T- Andrew Forsman )

  Import from Australia and on debut in NZ today after trials. Their success rate has been good so has to be considered

  Longer Odds

  Best "Roughie"

  

  16 Sexy And I Moet  

  F: 00X31   B(7)  W(54.0)

   ( J- George Rooke )

   ( T- Stephen Marsh )

  Stephen Marsh runner third up today after winning nicely two weeks ago. That made it 3 wins from its 14 starts so is showing good potential

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 4 $ 4.50

  Place1 4 $ 2.00

  Place2 10 $ 2.70

  Place3 5 $ 4.00

  Quinella 4:10 $ 15.60

  Trifecta 4:10:5 $ 288.60

  First4 4:10:5:16 $ 3026.40

  Double 4:4 $ 38.40

  Treble 8:4:4 $ 225.00

  Quaddie 4:8:4:4 $ 2462.10