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1
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12:27
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OTAKI TYRE REPAIRS MAIDEN 1600m
Off the low draw Curtsy should lead at a genuine tempo. GOSSIP (9) will be backing up quickly from a last start fourth at Tauherenikau a week ago over 1300m She will relish getting back up to a mile, and can get the job done this time. Follow your money. MAN OF STYLE (8) has been to the trials a few times, including 3 this season. He cops a tricky gate for his first start, and racing over a mile is a good sign that he is probably going to be better over more ground. He meets an even lot, and the market will be a very good guide. MIGHTY MACCA (2) won the latest of his 3 trials this season, and will make his debut from a good gate. His stable is in form, and he looks set to run a big race. DARREN MICHIE (4) travelled nicely before failing to finish off his run as expected 3 weeks ago at Otaki. He is better than that and is worth another chance at odds in a field like this. STARPELLO (1) was only beaten by a neck at Otaki 2 weeks ago, and despite copping a tough gate, he strips fitter, and can figure in the top 4 in this as well. SUGGESTED PLAY: Gossip should be winning this. |
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2
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01:00
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AQUASHIELD ROOFING THREE YEAR OLD MAIDEN 1200m
Genuine tempo with Hayworth leading the way. MIZZETTE (11) showed promise earlier in the season and was put aside to mature after her last run at Ellerslie in October. She will find this company more to her liking, and with the natural improvement that is expected in her second prep, she should be among the hardest to beat. KING JAKKAL (1) has been freshened up after a couple of sound fourth-place finishes on his home track. He is bred to improve with more time, and in a modest field, he can figure in the top 3. OKLAHOMA (5) needed the run fresh up and did well to finish fourth. She was a touch worked up in the gates that day, and will have that edge off her today. Include in all combinations. DARCI DIOR (7) will be close to her peak fitness at only her third start of her career, and from a good draw, she has top 4 claims. HAYWORTH (13) resumes from a spell and will be ready to rumble with a couple of tune-up trials under her belt. Check the market moves. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mizzette can win this. |
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3
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01:35
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VETS ON RIVERBANK MAIDEN 1200m
Plenty of first starters engaged which makes it tricky to map, but we can assume a solid tempo. RIOMOSA (1) has strengthened up this season, and his last 2 starts have produced a pair of solid thirds, most recently at Otaki a fortnight ago. He has a good gate, and is well worth each-way consideration again. LEDHAVEN CASSIE (5) was placed in all 4 starts during his initial prep, and will be a lot stronger this season. He has not been seen at the trials, but if ready, he won't be far away. Check the markets. FAWNZOR (6) tried hard second up when finishing fourth at New Plymouth nearly 2 weeks ago. She will be peaking third up, and is set to put her best hoof forward in this. Each way value. ZAC GARY (4) will be making his debut, and he has had no less than 6 trials. He benefits from a 2kg claim, and his stable usually have them ready to rumble at the races. Check the market. SUGGESTED PLAY: Fawnzor each way. |
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4
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02:11
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NEW WORLD OTAKI MAIDEN (REMUTAKA CLASSIC GOLDEN TICKET RACE/NZB MEGA MAIDEN SERIES) 2100m
Vanrio has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. SPEEDIE O'REILLY (5) meets the right sort of field third up from a spell, and he will be better after finishing fourth at Tauherenikau a month ago in his first start over ground. He cops a wide gate, but this field is not strong, and he is the one to beat. MALIBU (1) has improved in his last couple of starts with a pair of solid efforts for second, including his last run at Otaki 3 weeks ago when finishing runner-up by a neck. He is overdue, and can go one better here. STEADFAST (9) won a trial prior to battling into eighth place over a mile at Otaki on Boxing Day. He is bred to improve over a middle distance, and is worth another chance in this. Stick with him on an each-way basis. EARLY ONE'S (2) caught the eye with a big late finish for third over a mile at Otaki 3 weeks ago. The extra 500m is ideal for his peak run, and he will pick up a win at short notice. VANRIO (4) only peaked on his run late over this trip when finishing fourth at Otaki last time out. Each way value here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Speedie O'Reilly can win this. |
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5
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02:45
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FASTINTERNET.NZ HANDICAP 2100m
Either Air Dancer or Downtrou should find the front and dictate terms. LEGACY (5) hit the line with purpose here over this trip a fortnight ago when finishing third over 2200m. She is a progressive mare who should be able to pick up another win at short notice. Stick with her. ALTEZZA (9) was not too bad at Trentham nearly 4 weeks ago; she will find this company easier, and with the winkers on for the first time, she will be hard to hold out. NOT SO UNUSUAL (3) is a lightly tried but progressive mare that has followed up her maiden win over this trip with a pair of solid thirds over 22200m. She can secure the run of the race from the pole position, and should go close to winning this as well. LADY'S SECRET (14) has changed stables since her last run, and sometimes a change of routine can bring about some improved form. Each way value. JOAN'S JOKER (1) is much better than his recent form suggests, and he is worth including in all top 4 combos at a price. SUGGESTED PLAY: Altezza each way value. |
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6
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03:24
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CAVALLO FARMS & CHRIS RUTTEN BLOODSTOCK HANDICAP 1200m
Pace genuine with Shavasana and Bodacious Kate pressing hard closely followed by Colour Chart and Littleredcorvette. TULLAMORE DEW (6) won a trial before winning as expected on debut at Hawera last March. She has a good draw, is bred to get better with time, and she can remain unbeaten. SHAVASANA (3) is a progressive mare who did well on the poly track at Cambridge in the spring. She will be stronger this year, and even without a trial, she will be hard to hold out. COLOUR CHART (9) has changed stables since his last run, and will be close to his peak fitness fourth up from a spell. He is capable and can't be totally overlooked. WYNDSTORM (8) has had a freshen up and will find this assignment much easier than his last couple of runs in the spring. He has a decent draw and is good enough to take this out. SUGGESTED PLAY: Wyndstorm each way. |
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7
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04:06
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THE TELE OTAKI HANDICAP 1600m
Solid tempo anticipated with Jungle Love heading them off. PROCUL BOY (4) ran a better race when finishing fifth and only a length from the winner here 3 weeks ago. He probably has not kicked on as well as expected this season, but will don the blinkers this time, and dropping back to a mile will do him no harm. On top for us. JUNGLE LOVE (7) won on debut, then had a decent spell before resuming to hold to win again by a neck, both times at New Plymouth. She drops 3kg, and has the scope to take the next step immediately. ITOJE (5) won her penultimate start at Waverley in her first run over ground, and then led up here last time out before being claimed late, finishing a game runner-up. Stick with her. HARD TOO THINK (2) is a lightly tried veteran who still has some zest in his legs after finishing runner-up at Tauherenikau a month ago. That was more like the form he showed when racing in Singapore, and he can go one better here. PSYCLONE (6) has turned her form back around recently and beat the fourth pick last time out. Go again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Procul Boy can take this out at good odds. |
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8
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04:40
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HARCOURTS OTAKI MAIDEN 1400m
Hot tempo expected from Bak De Ace and City Gold Dragon. DASHING (11) failed to cop a heavy track on debut earlier in the season and was put aside to mature. His trial form suggests that he will have no trouble winning a race, and he is bred to improve with time. He is the one to beat. SAND POINT (4) made progress last season before having a spell. He has yet to be tried on a good turf track, but has raced well on the Awapuni poly track. He has had a recent trial to help bring his fitness along, and a good effort is expected fresh up. Check the market moves. BAK DE ACE (1) was third as an odds-on favourite at Waverley last February, and will be resuming from a spell that would have done him the world of good. If 1400m is not already too short for him, then he can take this out. Follow your money. LEICA RIPA (13) won a trial prior to a sound effort on debut, finishing fifth. He was runner-up at Trentham last time out, and with an extra furlong being ideal, he can go one better. SUGGESTED PLAY: Dashing can take this out. |
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