Race Overview
 
WOODVILLE   29 September 2024
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 01:02 MERRYLEES HOTEL 3000m
The race pace looks modest and may well be messy at times as several here are not clean jumpers at all. SWEET TABOO (2) he can win this Maiden Hurdle too even though a 1000m less from a last start Maiden Steeplechase success. No wet track issues. He is the lone in form runner in this field too so should have no major issues. KID WARRIOR (5) has been placed in both his starts here. Wet tracker. Top tier threat in this weak opening field for certain. RAKANUI (7) he has run fifth in both his Hurdle runs. Trifecta and first four chance for sure in this field. RED NED (4) has been not too bad at all this time in. Place and first four chance. UNCLE CHARLIE (3) can get fourth at best but many here are way better wagering options for sure.  SUGGESTED PLAY: Sweet Taboo is a win wager.
2 01:44 TOM CASTLES - CELEBRATING 80 YEARS 3000m
The race pace looks not too bad in this Maiden Hurdle though several in this are not the cleanest leapers. YOLO (8) she is having her jumps debut here. Sure to be ready as in a very astute yard. One to beat without a doubt. ZEEFA ZED (1) he has been consistent for ages albeit distant at times. Quinella and trifecta must here as usual. MR FABULOUS (2) he is a multiple class dropper in this after being outclassed last start in a Prestige Open Hurdle (4200m). Has been twice placed here. Chance for sure. HILL OF KINGS (4) he is on his Hurdle debut here. Sure to have been well-schooled and the tote will be very telling. Trifecta and first four chance. ALL IN BLACKBERRY (7) she was fourth in her only Hurdle run and it was a decent effort. Chance here for sure.  SUGGESTED PLAY: Yolo is a win wager.
3 02:19 TOLL FREE TARARUA 3000m
The race pace here looks decent and the pressure will be applied a long way out to see if it forces mistakes. DICTATION (2) his only top two miss as a Hurdler came when sure to win at Riccarton in the Sydenham Hurdle (3200m) and defeat the hotpot Berry The Cash but he fell at the last fence. Huge chance in this without question. INVISIBLE SPIRIT (1) fell at last start in a Prestige Opn Hdl (4200m). Course proven. Too consistent overall to omit from any of your multiples here. OBRIGADO (4) is a triple track winner on the track. Dual winner as a Hurdler. Place and first four hope. DUKE OF PLUMPTON (5) one of three tellingly in this field from the same yard. Place or first four chance at best. JUSTICE (6) he has taken to Hurdling rather well. Toughest test to date.  SUGGESTED PLAY: Dictation is a win wager.
4 02:54 FLAIR AMATEUR SERIES FINAL 2200m
The race pace here looks assured in an Amateur Rider only race here and it is likely to be run in lanes too. BRUCIE (1) he is a class dropper here second up. Course placed. Wet tracker. He can win this for sure. RIDE THE TIDE (2) he has run well in four of his last five starts. Has been twice placed here. Quinella and trifecta must in this field. TRAMORE (10) is a course proven runner. Has been consistent for a long time. Trifecta and first four must for sure. CARIGNAN (5) has been course placed. Inconsistent this time in. Place and first four chance here would seem to be his best outcome. SAINT BERNARD (3) was very poor at his last start. Drawn out. A wet track would be an issue too. He ran well two and three starts back albeit on the Synthetic.  SUGGESTED PLAY: Brucie is a win wager.
5 03:29 DAVID & ELLEN OLIVER 4000m
This is not a very strong Maiden Steeplechase field and many are suspect leapers too. CATCH AND RELEASE (2) won his Maiden here on the flat. In form jumper. He looks the winner here in not a very strong field at all. PONTARDAWE (1) when and if he stays upright or keeps his rider atop is a good chance here. Handles it dry and wet. Hold your breath job. Definite chance in this line up. LEITRIM LAD (8) last start took a tumble in an Opn Hdl (3000m) at this track. Is having his Steeplechase debut here. Not out of this at all. ZAC FLASH (9) he can show more this time and actually complete the course. BROTHER MAX (5) he has run well enough in one of his four Steeplechase runs. First four at best. Too many here overall are better.  SUGGESTED PLAY: Catch And Release and Pontardawe are win wagers.
6 04:04 PROPERTY BROKERS PAHIATUA/WOODVILLE 4000m
The race pace looks okay for the last 800m or so depending on how some of these have jumped prior to well into the last lap. JAKAMA KRYSTAL (6) is a course proven runner. A 3kg claim in this will help her no end too. She looks the winner here on wet ground. LOCHWINNOCH (4) he has had four runs here for two wins. Winning rider atop. Several key betting boxes get ticked today importantly. DAL KILCHOAN (1) won well enough here at his last start. Old timer but still a place and first four chance in a field like this. CALL ME JACK (2) has had seven runs here and yet to pay a dividend alarmingly. Easier depth this time. Give one more chance. AFTERALLTHISTIME (3) has been not too bad of late bar a pulled up and a flop on the flat. Place and first four chance.  SUGGESTED PLAY: Jakama Krystal is a win wager.
7 04:40 MAHONEY CONTRACTORS 1200m
The race pace looks quite okay in this Maiden field over 1200m. FLASH FALCON (5) has not raced since her debut on July 11 over 1200m at Wanganui when she finished a sound fourth, beaten 2 lengths. Well drawn. Win chance here after a 2kg claim. DOLLYBIRD (4) she has had two trials for a win and a second so is very ready to resume. Eachway all day. FELUCCA (9) has not gone a poor race lifetime. A 3kg claim here helps. Quinella and trifecta must. CRAFTSMAN (1) has run a trial second since disappointing resumption run. Half brother to Fully Fledged (3 wins). IMANI (10) is a filly by Wrote making her first appearance. Has been twice trialled for a win and placing. Not the worst here for sure. Tote will be the best tell.  SUGGESTED PLAY: Flash Falcon and Dollybird are win wagers.
8 05:15 RUAHINE LINE DANCERS WOODVILLE 1400m
The race pace here looks not too bad at all for large sections of this Maiden event over 1400m LEICA ACE (3) looks a deadset good thing here after being runner up in both her races to date. She has had four trials for three wins and a fourth too. How can they beat her? WICKHAM (1) has improved in each start before being spelled. Chance here after a 2kg claim fresh up. RADIANT LASS (5) is a twice placed mare (one came right here) and she has also run fourth four times. Quinella and trifecta must in this. FIVE BELLS (6) has run okay in four of her six starts. Can pay a first place dividend today. MY ALIBI (7) is better than her fresh up run for a new stable shows after being fourth in both trials prior. Chance.  SUGGESTED PLAY: Leica Ace is a win wager.
9 05:50 K B FORD 1400m
The race pace looks modest overall in this 1400m event. SEVENAYES (5) has been course placed. A 2kg claim here helps. Win chance here for sure from a best barrier this time in. OMEGA BOY (4) is a class riser here but won too well fresh up to think that it would be his last success. Leader. Sure to give a sight in this field. SHEZ SHAMUS (7) this is easier here than her fresh up outing. Trial fourth since a first up miss. Chance after a 4kg claim. KA YING LUCKY (3) is a trifecta and first four chance for your multiples plus a 3kg claim helps no end. He is a backrunner. TEXTBOOK (2) is well drawn fresh up. Winning rider atop. Not out of this at all for your combinations.  SUGGESTED PLAY: Sevenayes and Omega Boy are win wagers.
10 06:25 THICKET COFFEE & FLOWERS PAHIATUA 1600m
The race pace here looks not too bad overall for a Maiden Mile. LET'S GET LOOSE (8) is close too her Maiden win after sound enough seconds at last two starts. No wet track issues. She is bred to win more than once. LAZY (3) has run well at his last two starts. Quinella and trifecta must here better drawn. HE'S ALL FABULOUS (1) has been three times placed overall. Wet tracker. Ace barrier draw. Trifecta and first four must in this line up. THIRSTY (4) ran an absolute shocker when resuming. Change of rider on this time crucially can make all the difference. Deserves another chance. Include in all of your multiples. UNDERLINE (9) was never likely fresh up. She ran okay in all her runs in first campaign. New yard now. Definite chance.  SUGGESTED PLAY: Let's Get Loose and Thirsty are win wagers.