Otaki   25 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

HARCOURTS OTAKI MAIDEN 1600m

Track: GOOD 4     True  

The race pace looks decent in this opening Maiden Mile. DRESSE' PAR JOLI (7) runs on well and is a Maiden winner in waiting. Win chance here no matter the footing. CONEY ISLAND (1) has been much improved this time in. Leader and will give a sight here drawn well. Top two must. STOLEN RUBIES (8) ran well in both runs then spelled. Best draw today. Can place or be first four. PLATINUM CRUISER (2) is better drawn this time. Handles it dry or wet. Trifecta and first four must. SABOTS D'OR (13) will be paying better after a spell. Definite sly one. SUGGESTED PLAY: Dresse' Par Joli is a win wager.
1 8x522 CONEY ISLAND
LISA LATTA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
KEVIN TARRANT, TONY HANLIN, LAURIE WOTTON, MARK HAWES, ANTHONY JAMES SHERRY & JOHN HAWKINGS
Last start led but faded 2nd of 13 at this track on April 13 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Asgard carrying 58.5kg at $9.10. The start before that 2nd of 12 at Tauherenikau on March 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Platinumgeneration carrying 58.5kg at $27.30. Much improved this time in. Leader and will give a sight here drawn well. Top two must.
2
C DELL
PURPLE, BROWN BAND
2 48320 PLATINUM CRUISER
LISA LATTA
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
S E Croft, B D Dunlop, Mrs C M & N F Fergus, S J Haylock, P G Magill, N J McAlister, G R McNae & Ms G Workman
Last start second last of 12 at Tauherenikau on March 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Platinumgeneration carrying 58.5kg at $3.80. Before that 2nd of 10 at this track on March 6 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Sid's Mate carrying 58.5kg at $7.20. Better drawn this time. Handles it dry or wet. Trifecta and first four must.
5
J K RIDDELL
PURPLE, BROWN BAND
3 755x9 TIKEMYSON
JOHNO BENNER & HOLLIE WYNYARD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
PAORA PACKER, A W JONES & E W MORRIS
First-up after three months 9th of 11 at Wanganui on April 5 over 1340m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Up With Charm with 58.5kg at $19.50. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at Wanganui on December 2 over 1340m, 8 len behind Sevenayes carrying 58.5kg at $5.90. Placed at debut. Well drawn today. Not out of this.
3
L J ALLPRESS
NAVY, WHITE CIRCLE, R, HOOPS SLEEVES,WHITE CAP ,NAVY HOOPS
4 460x0 LAZY
PAUL PEAKE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S R Mercer
First-up after four months second last of 11 at Woodville on April 12 over 2100m, 9 len behind Cherished Lady with 55.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Awapuni on September 28 over 1550m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Lady Performer with 58.5kg at $44.90. Once placed and it came at 2000m. Poor fresh up for a new yard.
9
LIAM KAURI
RED, WHITE SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE CAP
5 ST ELMO'S FIRE
NIALL QUINN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A R HUNT, A R HUNT, E L QUINN
Scratched.
13
LIGHT BLUE, BLACK BAND, ARMBAND
6 FLASHLIGHT
GUY LOWRY & LEAH ZYDENBOS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
E G LOWRY
Gelding by Embellish facing the starter for the first time. Twice trialled for one second. Dam has left seven winning foals with Flaming Torch (4 wins) the most prolific. Drawn out.
8
LILY SUTHERLAND
BLACK, WHITE CHECK, RED SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, CAP
7 2x4 DRESSE' PAR JOLI
ALLAN SHARROCK
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
D A MCKENZIE, SIR PETER VELA, S A SHARROCK, B R SHARROCK
Promising on debut 2nd of 12 at Wanganui on April 6 2023 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind La Santana carrying 55.5kg at $9.90. Returned from break 4th of 12 at this track on April 1 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Alation carrying 56.5kg at $2.30. Runs on well and is a Maiden winner in waiting. Win chance no matter the footing.
6
M MCNAB
BLACK,WHITE DISC, BLACK MOUNTAINS, WHITE CHECKS SLEEVES, WHITE CHECKS CAP
8 64x STOLEN RUBIES
STEPHEN NICKALLS
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
D J & K E HOPSON, G A KNIGHT, L KNIGHT, M & J BELL, J JENKINS, J KIRKBECK, L J HURST, D I NICKALLS, A G NICKALLS, S A NICKALLS
Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Trentham January 27 over 1600m, soft track; 2.25 len behind It's Doris carrying 56.5kg at $18.80. On debut sixth of 12 at Trentham December 23 over 1400m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Waitui Rose carrying 56.5kg at $34.60. Ran well in both runs then spelled. Best draw today. Can place or be first four.
4
SARAH O'MALLEY
SILVER, HOT PINK BRACES, ARMBAND, HOT PINK CAP
9 790x5 KAWATIRI
MATTHEW EALES
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
D G & E J BURROW, K & P CREMEN, T M HOULISTON, J M & P A TOLLEY
First-up after five months 5th of 12 at this track on April 1 over 1600m, 4 len behind Alation carrying 56.5kg at $36.80. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Cambridge on May 31 over 1550m, 13 len behind Hammer Time with 56.5kg at $25.70. Not too bad a run fresh up. Wide gate. Place or first four chance.
10
COURTNEY BARNES
HOT PINK BLACK BAND, HOT PINK SLEEVES,BLACK ARMBAND ,CAP
10 55x64 SATIN DOLL
ANDREW FORSMAN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
THE SUNLIGHT TRUST
Scratched.
6
C J GRYLLS
MAGENTA, WHITE MALTESE CROSS, MAGENTA CAP, WHITE QUARTERS
11 69 MARYROSE
GENE ANDREW
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
C WISE, G ANDREW, A TODD, G WILSHER, M RICHARDSON, P MCGILLICUDDY
At debut, second last of 7 at Tauherenikau on March 24 over 1300m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Paragon carrying 55.5kg at $17.10. Last start 9th of 11 at Wanganui on April 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Prometheus with 55.5kg at $20.20. Poor so far. Ace gate.
1
K R HERCOCK
BLUE, INCHWORM HOOPS, HOOPS SLEEVES, CAP
12 66589 ON ALERT
MS I KELLY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
A K FISHER, MRS C A FISHER & R G MCKENZIE
Scratched.
11
WHITE, ORANGE STARS, HOOPED SLEEVES, ORANGE CAP
13 8x SABOTS D'OR
ANDREW FORSMAN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
B M ALLEN, A M & D A DRAGICEVICH, MRS M HUTTON, JOMARA BLOODSTOCK LTD, C W KWOK, A R LAWRENCE, S C MONTGOMERY & K M STOCKER
Resuming after a break; only one run when 8th of 12 at Te Rapa on January 31 over 1300m, 9 len behind Foreign Affair with 55kg at $4.80. Will be paying better after a spell. Definite sly one.
7
JOE DOYLE
WHITE, BLACK AND GOLD DOUBLE BANDS, BLACK SLEEVES, BLACK CAP