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This should be the day this Tony Pike runner breaks maidens, something it might well have done in each of its last two starts when having tight photo finishes go against it. George Rooke sticks
Main Danger
9 Bramito
Dividend : $4.40, $1.65
Won
F: 36XB(1)W(56.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Paul Richards )
Promising performances in two runs in its first campaign and now resumes on the back of a winning trial. Craig Grylls rides
Next Best
8 Off The Scales
Dividend : $1.55
Place
F: 3B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
Exceeded expectations when just a 1/2 length behind In The Vineyard on debut. But that one has since gone on to run a close second
Consider
10 Itchy Heart
Dividend : $1.65
Place
F:B(8)W(56.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Glenn Old )
Somewhat of an underrated trainer but he does produce the winners. On debut after winning most recent trial
Longer Odds
3 Play
F: 086XB(5)W(58.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-G A & D G Rogerson & Clint Isdale )
4yo resuming and note that Craig Grylls is on the reins
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 4.40
Place1 9 $ 1.65
Place2 8 $ 1.55
Place3 10 $ 1.65
Quinella 8:9 $ 9.00
Trifecta 9:8:10 $ 82.80
First4 9:8:10:3 $ 1012.40
Race 2 - SADDLERY WAREHOUSE 1300
Time: 1:43 PM | Distance: 1300 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
4 Confectionist
Dividend : $1.95, $1.28
Won
F: 24171B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Michael McNab rode a perfect race on this 4yo mare to finish over Perfect Dividends here two weeks ago, and it is a progressive type and should be winning again
Main Danger
1 Perfect Dividends
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 31412B(1)W(63.0)
( J-Ashlee Strawbridge )
( T-J & R Vance )
Was odds on favourite here two weeks ago and ran well, but simply, there was one better. Rails draw will see it take the race to them here and won't be far away
Next Best
5 Esperanza
Dividend : $2.35
Place
F: 3940XB(2)W(54.0)
( J-Bridget Grylls )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
First run on the synthetic but won a trial on the course to prepare, and hard to beat
Consider
3 Oban
F: 23254B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Ethan Jones )
( T-Karen Nicholson )
Less than two lengths off Perfect Dividends last time so has to be in with a shout
Longer Odds
7 Shamwari
F: 4956XB(4)W(54.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Mark Forbes )
Also having its first run on the synthetic but only win was on a Good track, so that augers well for its return
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 1.95
Place1 4 $ 1.28
Place2 1 $ 1.70
Place3 5 $ 2.35
Quinella 1:4 $ 2.30
Trifecta 4:1:5 $ 10.40
First4 4:1:5:7 $ 21.60
Race 3 - TCL EARTHWORKS MDN 970
Time: 2:17 PM | Distance: 970 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
8 The Sweetest Song
Dividend : $2.15, $1.35
Won
F:B(4)W(54.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray )
This stable said a month or so ago they were excited about the runners in their stable and this looks like it might have been one they were referring to. You had to like the way it stretched out to win its latest trial to prepare for its debut today
Main Danger
4 Apotheosis
Dividend : $2.90
Place
F: 9X4X7B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Masa Hashizume )
( T-Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie )
Wasn't far off them despite coming out of gate 11 when resuming two weeks ago and will have taken improvement
Next Best
3 Petite Rocher
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 2268XB(5)W(56.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau runner that will be well prepared to return. Clearly its a big chance in a weak field but it did have its chances in its last campaign
Consider
1 Zac Gary
F: 70X2B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie )
Ran on for second when taken to the CD last time, and the third that day was a good winner on Sunday, to frank the form
Longer Odds
7 On The Fly
F: 5B(6)W(54.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-G A & D G Rogerson & Clint Isdale )
Good first run here two weeks ago and will know more about the game this time up
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 2.15
Place1 8 $ 1.35
Place2 4 $ 2.90
Place3 3 $ 2.00
Quinella 4:8 $ 10.90
Trifecta 8:4:3 $ 42.50
First4 8:4:3:2 $ 181.80
Double 4:8 $ 4.30
Race 4 - RACING @ TE RAPA 13 SEPTEMBER 970
Time: 2:52 PM | Distance: 970 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
2 Pink Gin
Dividend : $1.55
Place
F: 01122B(4)W(59.5)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Tony Pike )
We said three starts ago that Tony Pike had found the right formula for this 4yo, t was in such good heart and winning. What we didn't know was that it was about to come up against a talented Chatelle Rose and then an improved Lady Iris. Can bounce back
Main Danger
1 The Perfect One
Dividend : $4.40, $2.25
Won
F: 80414B(1)W(60.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Glenn Old )
A winner here two back, it also came up against Chatelle Rose last start finishing less than 2 1/2 lengths away was a good performance. Rails draw
Next Best
4 Paravane
Dividend : $2.60
Place
F: X135XB(7)W(58.0)
( J-Cooper Stumbles )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
First run for 9 months but Te Akau will have given it plenty of work, and they have put this young apprentice up for the 4kg claim
Consider
6 Fat Albert
F: 72125B(6)W(56.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Fred & Lindsay Cornege )
The booking of Joe Doyle is the key to this one's chances
Longer Odds
5 Feel the Stag
F: 318X6B(5)W(56.5)
( J-Jack Taplin )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Will be improved from first run and now Stephen marsh switches it to the synthetic for the first time
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 4.40
Place1 1 $ 2.25
Place2 4 $ 2.60
Place3 2 $ 1.55
Quinella 1:4 $ 14.80
Trifecta 1:4:2 $ 56.20
First4 1:4:2:7 $ 407.20
Treble 4:8:1 $ 50.90
Race 5 - NZ HORSE AMBULANCE TRUST 2000
Time: 3:32 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
1 Keeper's Heart
F: 435X6B(4)W(60.0)
( J-Samantha Collett )
( T-Jim Collett )
Irish import that will be much improved for its New Zealand debut here 12 days ago. Highest rated galloper in the field
Main Danger
5 Tarzador
Dividend : $8.50, $3.70
Won
F: 10436B(6)W(54.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-G A & D G Rogerson & Clint Isdale )
It can be argued that it's been running in better fields than this, and could surprise them today
Next Best
3 Arjay's Flight
F: 95330B(5)W(54.5)
( J-Elen Nicholas )
( T-Shaun Phelan )
Although winner of 3 races, it has found one to beat it on 10 occasions! So gets in well here on that ability and rates a chance
Consider
6 Wry Smile
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 48320B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Hayley Hassman )
( T-Samantha Logan )
Back to the synthetic after running in competitive fields on the turf in its last two
Longer Odds
9 Awaken
F: 79554B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Jack Taplin )
( T-Brent Pinny )
Goes in for this category as it's the only 'roughie' in the field. But it has to be a chance on its run behind Bright Thoughts last time
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 8.50
Place1 5 $ 3.70
Place2 6 $ 1.90
Place3 8 $ 5.00
Quinella 5:6 $ 17.90
Trifecta 5:6:8 $ 339.70
First4 5:6:8:3 $ 666.10
Double 1:5 $ 31.60
Race 6 - KENDAYLA PARK WATER WALKER MDN 1550
Time: 4:04 PM | Distance: 1550 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
5 Up In Lights
F:B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Glenn Old )
With most of the focus on the two favourites, this 4yo on debut offers good EW value. Won its last trial and trainer has a good strike rate with fresh up runners
Main Danger
1 Force Of Law
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 05333B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Michael McNab )
( T-Pam Gerard )
Has found In The Vineyard a thorn in its side in its last couple of races but that one might prove that its capable in its own right in Race 1 today and frank this 5yo's form
Next Best
10 Havana Love
Dividend : $2.80, $1.30
Won
F: 653XB(7)W(56.5)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Chad Ormsby )
Just the three runs to date, all in its last campaign. Now resumes after a 7 month break, and this trainer only runs them when they're 'ready to go'
Consider
9 Treasure Hunt
F: 90X52B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Rihaan Goyaram )
( T-Sam Mynott )
Third up this campaign today, after finishing less than a length from the winner here three weeks ago
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
3 Rocky Balboa
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 9693XB(1)W(58.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-G A & D G Rogerson & Clint Isdale )
Although a 22 start maiden, it's better than that and has run second 4 times. It resumes and sure to be winning shortly. Rails draw
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 2.80
Place1 10 $ 1.30
Place2 1 $ 1.30
Place3 3 $ 1.60
Quinella 1:10 $ 3.50
Trifecta 10:1:3 $ 20.10
First4 10:1:3:2 $ 113.10
Race 7 - CONGRATS WELL WRITTEN 2026 HORSE OF THE YEAR 1550
Time: 4:39 PM | Distance: 1550 m | Prize $ 18500
Top Pick
1 Lerado
Dividend : $2.90, $1.35
Won
F: 16243B(1)W(60.0)
( J-Jack Taplin )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Going to excuse its last run in what was an oddly race race, with just the five runners. Rails draw and drops back from a R87
Main Danger
4 Omalish
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 781B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Joe Doyle )
( T-Stephen Marsh )
Comes into this as a winner at only its third start here last time and could go on with it. Gives this trainer a strong hand in the race
Next Best
2 Think I Got Cha
F: X6372B(6)W(55.5)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Karen Nicholson )
Has been running well this campaign and has seen good early support in the markets
Consider
5 Cheap Sav
F: 62854B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Hyeontaek Oh )
( T-Tarissa Macdonald )
Although we don't see this 7yo winning today, we do think it is a strong place chance and needs to be considered