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  Race 1 - SPEIGHT'S SUMMIT ULTRA MDN

  Time: 12:35 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 18500
• Top Pick

  

  9 Long Island  

  F: 32434   B(5)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Kyle Wilson-Taylor )

   ( T- Donna Logan )

  Locally trained. Another jockey change with this senior Australian jockey taking the reins today. It has run well recently and these better track will suit

  Main Danger

  

  8 Djibouti  

  Dividend : $1.85

  Place

  F: 03424   B(2)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Craig Grylls )

   ( T- Kurtis Pertab )

  Surprised to see this one open such a clear favourite but it does have the Craig Grylls factor. Has showed good promise in its six starts, running second twice

  Next Best

  

  13 Cheerful Smile  

  Dividend : $8.50, $2.80

  Won

  F: X7286   B(3)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Masa Hashizume )

   ( T- Jenna Mahoney )

  Masa comes off Long Island to ride this 5yo and although a 19 start maiden doesn't give one confidence, it is capable

  Consider

  

  1 The Pen Is Mighty  

  F: 7X702   B(6)  W(58.5)

   ( J- Matthew Cameron )

   ( T- Terry Powell )

  It ran second last time and also second on its only start on a Good track

  Longer Odds

  

  7 One Up  

  F: 8   B(1)  W(58.5)

   ( J- Ashlee Strawbridge )

   ( T- Kenny Rae )

  Locally trained, rails draw and this jockey 'of the moment' rides ... what's not to like

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 13 $ 8.50

  Place1 13 $ 2.80

  Place2 11 $ 2.60

  Place3 8 $ 1.85

  Quinella 11:13 $ 39.30

  Trifecta 13:11:8 $ 306.70

  First4 13:11:8:5 $ 3679.60

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  Race 2 - ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES MDN

  Time: 1:10 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 18500
• Top Pick

  

  1 Bonus Bond  

  F: 63223   B(6)  W(57.5)

   ( J- Masa Hashizume )

   ( T- Taui Johnson )

  Has been running well this campaign and we expected it to break maidens last time at Hastings, 11 days ago. Masa now takes over and can get the job done

  Main Danger

  

  6 Wedding Belle  

  F: 8X952   B(8)  W(57.5)

   ( J- Joe Doyle )

   ( T- Margaret Falconer )

  Best effort to date was last time when getting better track conditions. So this Ruakaka course should be just perfect

  Next Best

  

  4 Rippin Along  

  F: 45235   B(1)  W(57.5)

   ( J- George Rooke )

   ( T- Maxim & Samantha Van Lierde )

  On its recent form, it rates a strong chance of being in the first three, with George Rooke taking over and coming out of gate 1, also to its advantage

  Consider

  

  5 Choreomania  

  Dividend : $1.45

  Place

  F: 25X   B(2)  W(57.5)

   ( J- Craig Grylls )

   ( T- Donna Logan )

  Local Trainer Donna Logan also runs this lightly raced 4yo mare. Resumes after a 3 month spell and showed enough in two runs in its first campaign to suggest it will be winning soon

  Longer Odds

  

  13 Topeka  

  Dividend : $3.00

  Place

  F: 7   B(7)  W(57.5)

   ( J- Kyle Wilson-Taylor )

   ( T- Natacha Otto )

  Only 5 lengths behind Bonus Bond last start when on debut. That was three weeks ago so sure to produce an improved run today

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 10 $ 20.00

  Place1 10 $ 3.80

  Place2 13 $ 3.00

  Place3 5 $ 1.45

  Quinella 10:13 $ 107.40

  Trifecta 10:13:5 $ 1410.20

  First4 10:13:5:4 $ 5936.80

  Double 13:10 $ 125.30

• 

  Race 3 - HIREPOOL MDN

  Time: 1:44 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 18500
• Top Pick

  

  9 Lofty Wind  

  F:   B(1)  W(55.5)

   ( J- Craig Grylls )

   ( T- Donna Logan )

  The betting says it all for this locally trained 3yo filly on debut. The opening price of $8.50 was quickly snapped up and more support followed. It has been well trialled and won its most recent. Rails draw too

  Main Danger

  

  8 Angels Halo  

  Dividend : $4.20, $1.80

  Won

  F: 3X   B(3)  W(55.5)

   ( J- Masa Hashizume )

   ( T- Hollie Elliot )

  Nice run into third on debut in April and now resumes, having been given time. Will have taken plenty from that race day experience

  Next Best

  

  2 Proteus  

  F: 2   B(5)  W(57.5)

   ( J- Warren Kennedy )

   ( T- Barbara Kennedy )

  Scratched this morning

  Consider

  

  4 Endless Night  

  F:   B(4)  W(57.5)

   ( J- George Rooke )

   ( T- Bruce Wallace & Grant Cooksley )

  On debut, also having won its most recent trial. Drawn well and backed down from opening $1

  Longer Odds

  

  12 Lumumba  

  F: 6X7X   B(7)  W(55.5)

   ( J- Samantha Collett )

   ( T- Cody Cole )

  Cody's back and reunites with Sam Collett. They had a terrific strike rate prior to his suspension

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 8 $ 4.20

  Place1 8 $ 1.80

  Place2 10 $ 2.60

  Place3 1 $ 2.50

  Quinella 8:10 $ 15.90

  Trifecta 8:10:1 $ 171.00

  First4 8:10:1:11 $ 1996.60

• 

  Race 4 - THE HOMESTEAD SPORTS BAR & BISTRO MDN

  Time: 2:18 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 18500
• Top Pick

  

  13 Urchella  

  Dividend : $1.75

  Place

  F: 3X325   B(6)  W(54.0)

   ( J- Wiremu Pinn )

   ( T- Kenny Rae )

  Local trainer Kenny Rae is having a grea run lately and we expect him to add to his winners tally here. Just the six runs, they have been in Stakes company and it now finds itself in a maiden, having finished just in behind them in a Group 3 eighteen days ago

  Main Danger

  

  12 Unleash Yourself  

  Dividend : $12.00, $3.60

  Won

  F:   B(13)  W(56.0)

   ( J- Masa Hashizume )

   ( T- Hollie Elliot )

  Has drawn wide out but so impressive was it in winning its first two trials, we're prepared to chance it overcoming it

  Next Best

  

  4 Foo Foo  

  F: 56X2   B(4)  W(58.5)

   ( J- Matt Cartwright )

   ( T- Alex Forbes )

  After two runs for experience back in the autumn, this one was spelled and clearly that worked, as it was only just beaten when resuming three weeks ago

  Consider

  

  1 Boomstruck  

  F: 36X53   B(1)  W(58.5)

   ( J- George Rooke )

   ( T- Jenna Mahoney )

  Two promising runs this campaign and now connections turn to the senior jockey to get the job done

  Longer Odds

  

  2 Triple Threat  

  F: 40X29   B(12)  W(58.5)

   ( J- Samantha Collett )

   ( T- Kurtis Pertab )

  As well as running second twice in two of its six starts, we note that it was short in the market in both starts three months ago. Resumes on the back of a winning trial

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 12 $ 12.00

  Place1 12 $ 3.60

  Place2 13 $ 1.75

  Place3 15 $ 2.90

  Quinella 12:13 $ 23.10

  Trifecta 12:13:15 $ 434.70

  First4 12:13:15:7 $ 5470.60

  Double 8:12 $ 42.10

  Treble 10:8:12 $ 2796.30

• 

  Race 5 - NORTHLAND BUSINESS SYSTEMS MDN

  Time: 2:54 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 18500
• Top Pick

  

  2 Paper Romance  

  Dividend : $2.20, $1.28

  Won

  F: 47224   B(11)  W(58.5)

   ( J- Matt Cartwright )

   ( T- Aimee Black )

  Two seconds from its five career starts, it has handled the middle distance races well considering it is so light raced. Unlucky to have the photo finish go against it two back, it has the credentials to take this out

  Main Danger

  

  12 Dido Belle  

  F: 86447   B(1)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Craig Grylls )

   ( T- Shane Crawford )

  Has been close up in all its races this campaign. What a terrific strike rate this trainer/jockey partnership has when Craig Grylls is called up, and we note it comes out of gate 1 today

  Next Best

  

  1 Escape Room  

  F: 76523   B(9)  W(58.5)

   ( J- George Rooke )

   ( T- Maxim & Samantha Van Lierde )

  Has got better the further its gone so the extra 300m today augers well for its chances

  Consider

  

  9 Heavenly Lady  

  F: 09222   B(8)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Masa Hashizume )

   ( T- Shaun & Emma Clotworthy )

  Excellent recent form and although it hasn't run for over three weeks, that's been the pattern over the last few months ... and it's working. Masa sticks

  Longer Odds

  

  10 Outrageous  

  F: 97034   B(3)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Ace Lawson-Carroll )

   ( T- Moira & Kieran Murdoch )

  Only 1/2 length behind Heavenly Lady last time so odds represent good value. Close up in both runs since stepped up to this distance

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 2 $ 2.20

  Place1 2 $ 1.28

  Place2 11 $ 6.50

  Place3 4 $ 9.00

  Quinella 2:11 $ 42.00

  Trifecta 2:11:4 $ 1058.10

  First4 2:11:4:10 $ 10861.40

• 

  Race 6 - LION RED

  Time: 3:29 PM | Distance: 2100 m | Prize $ 18500
• Top Pick

  The 'Day's Best'

  

  4 Super Rosa  

  Dividend : $3.30, $1.80

  Won

  F: X5351   B(6)  W(57.0)

   ( J- Samantha Collett )

   ( T- Kenny Rae )

  Stable in good form and the style it which this one went to the line here 18 days ago, suggested it had plenty in hand. That was over 1600m and up to 2100m for the first time today

  Main Danger

  

  2 Perfectmanz  

  F: 94176   B(3)  W(59.5)

   ( J- Joe Nishizuka )

   ( T- Stephen Ralph )

  Returns to the track after two runs at Te Rapa, having won here three back over 1600m. Has won twice over this distance previously and does look the best quinella option

  Next Best

  

  1 Awhina  

  Dividend : $1.80

  Place

  F: 90410   B(1)  W(60.0)

   ( J- Tom Wigram )

   ( T- Nicholas Bishara )

  Won here two back and drops back from Open company for this. Actually finished ahead of Perfectmanz in that race so rates a strong chance. the 3kg adds to its chances

  Consider

  

  3 Dancin In The Dark  

  Dividend : $2.30

  Place

  F: 77344   B(2)  W(57.5)

   ( J- Erin Leighton )

   ( T- Ralph Manning )

  Not too far away when on the synthetic recently but will need to lift to win here. Little depth in this field so place chance

  Longer Odds

  

  6 Gina Rosa  

  F: 30570   B(5)  W(54.0)

   ( J- Joe Doyle )

   ( T- Margaret Falconer )

  Certainly looks likely to get the better of the other 'roughie'

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 4 $ 3.30

  Place1 4 $ 1.80

  Place2 1 $ 1.80

  Place3 3 $ 2.30

  Quinella 1:4 $ 4.30

  Trifecta 4:1:3 $ 23.90

  First4 4:1:3:6 $ 83.70

  Double 2:4 $ 3.40

• 

  Race 7 - 16 DEC CHRISTMAS AT THE RACES RUAKĀKĀ

  Time: 4:04 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
• Top Pick

  Best "Each Way"

  

  3 Rock Ice  

  F: 178X   B(5)  W(58.5)

   ( J- Masa Hashizume )

   ( T- Shaun & Emma Clotworthy )

  Just the three runs and after winning on debut, went on to finish close up in Stakes races. Resumes from a spell today on the back of a winning trial

  Main Danger

  

  7 Fraudster  

  Dividend : $2.60, $1.30

  Won

  F: 7241   B(2)  W(56.5)

   ( J- Samantha Collett )

   ( T- Kenny Rae )

  Local that only made its debut in April and that was on a Heavy10. Spelled after that and has looked more at ease on Soft tracks, progressing to a win here last time over 1200m. Sam Collett takes over today

  Next Best

  

  8 Starlit Express  

  F: 7X003   B(7)  W(55.5)

   ( J- Craig Grylls )

   ( T- Tony Pike )

  Tony Pike runner that ran a much improved race at Taupo two weeks ago. That was its third start this campaign so is at peak fitness now

  Consider

  

  6 Uptown  

  Dividend : $3.00

  Place

  F: 431X   B(8)  W(57.0)

   ( J- Wiremu Pinn )

   ( T- Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )

  Progressed to win at the third time of asking in February and returns after a long spell. Te Akau's only runner here and unlucky to have drawn out wide

  Longer Odds

  

  4 Elysian Fields  

  F: X9686   B(1)  W(58.0)

   ( J- Tom Wigram )

   ( T- Terry Powell )

  Only four lengths from the winner in an Open here last time, when at big odds. Talented apprentice rides and brings the 3kg claim today, and rails draw to advantage

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 7 $ 2.60

  Place1 7 $ 1.30

  Place2 2 $ 1.95

  Place3 6 $ 3.00

  Quinella 2:7 $ 8.00

  Trifecta 7:2:6 $ 104.10

  First4 7:2:6:8 $ 276.30

• 

  Race 8 - 7 JAN TRIGG FAMILY FUN RACEDAY HCP

  Time: 4:40 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 18500
• Top Pick

  

  13 Cisco  

  F:   B(8)  W(54.0)

   ( J- George Rooke )

   ( T- Michelle Bradley )

  On debut today after winning the most recent of its two trials. Local trainer has been patient with it and we like the booking of this good English jockey

  Main Danger

  

  2 Taylor Square  

  Dividend : $3.60, $1.70

  Won

  F: 6570X   B(13)  W(59.5)

   ( J- Ashlee Strawbridge )

   ( T- Paul Mirabelli )

  This is an interesting runner, in that not only did it run in the top 3yo races earlier in the year (at long odds) but it's now resuming and good early support has come for it in the markets

  Next Best

  

  3 Chasing Warrior  

  F: 62449   B(5)  W(59.0)

   ( J- Krishi Ramdhun )

   ( T- Bruce Wallace & Grant Cooksley )

  Not too far off Miss seth here 18 days ago and that one has gone on to frank the form when winning impressively at Riccarton last Saturday

  Consider

  

  6 Notabadbergs  

  F: 22088   B(11)  W(58.0)

   ( J- Joe Doyle )

   ( T- Shaun & Emma Clotworthy )

  Simply one whose chances you can't dismiss. Joe Doyle on its back adds to its chances

  Longer Odds

  Best "Roughie"

  

  5 Horrie  

  F: 08837   B(4)  W(58.5)

   ( J- Ace Lawson-Carroll )

   ( T- Moira & Kieran Murdoch )

  Here's one that could surprise, and the improved ground conditions will be much more to its liking

  Results

  Race Dividends

  Win 2 $ 3.60

  Place1 2 $ 1.70

  Place2 8 $ 4.00

  Place3 1 $ 4.80

  Quinella 2:8 $ 32.40

  Trifecta 2:8:1 $ 685.20

  First4 2:8:1:4 $ 4146.40

  Double 7:2 $ 20.80

  Treble 4:7:2 $ 62.50

  Quaddie 2:4:7:2 $ 133.30