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| 1 | | | | J Cees Choice | 1 | Ft | Scott Phelan | The Pres debutante. Trial and workout form fair. Has Trifecta & First4 claims. |
| 2 | 98 | | | Mackerelli | 2 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Failed to flatter at Thames on debut and then at Waipa. Odds will reflect that. |
| 3 | 078P | | | Peggy Spur | 3 | Ft | Shane Butcher | Hard to recommend on career form to date. An outside chance in betting markets. |
| 4 | 6453X3 | | | Malabar Spur | 4 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Sure to have taken great benefit from her gritty fresh Waipa third. Key player. |
| 5 | 683455 | | | Amabede | 5 | Ft | Philip Butcher | Produced a sound effort in first start on grass at Thames. An each way prospect. |
| 6 | 668777 | | | Anzac | 1 | 20 | Steve Cornwall | Safely contained in latest assignments. Odds will be lucrative this afternoon. |
| 7 | 690X88 | | | The Rev | U1 | 20 | Robert Argue(J) | Galloped in both runs to open campaign. Can win this with 100% manners today. |
| 8 | 579083 | | | Meander With Pegasus | 1 | 30 | Seamus Quill(J,cl) | Found the purposefully for last weekends placing at Waipa. Well in commission. |
| 9 | 0X8596 | | | Opawa Speed | 2 | 30 | | Disappointed carrying heavy support at Hawera and Thames. To be taken on trust. |
| 10 | 604544 | | | Dauntless | 3 | 30 | Brett Edwards | Solid grass track performances at Thames and Waipa. Should be competitive. |
| 11 | 12X988 | | | Majestic One | 4 | 30 | Sailesh Abernethy | Struggling to recapture form from last term. Give another go. Do not dismiss. |
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| Best Bets: | Malabar Spur (4), Meander With Pegasus (8), Dauntless (10), Majestic One (11) | | Best Mile Rate: | Dauntless (2-06.5), Opawa Speed (2-07.3), The Rev (2-08.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | | Gear Changes: | Amabede (5): SL-On
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| Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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| 1 | 052454 | | | Knights Desire | 1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | All 3 starts on grass this season have been creditable. Big show from ace draw. |
| 2 | X07776 | | | Rosa Belle | 2 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Devoid of luck in last weekends Waipa outing. Will have admirers this afternoon. |
| 3 | 76 | | | Babyfacenelson | 3 | Ft | Shane Butcher | Ran home well at Waipa. Improving with racing. Place and combinations prospect. |
| 4 | 884755 | | | Rock N Roll Patron | 4 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Brings mixed form to her grass track debut. Quinella, Trifecta & First4 claims. |
| 5 | 73870X | | | Spritz | 5 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Quite capable of testing this line up in a fresh condition. Definite contender. |
| 6 | 8 | | | Nicky's On Fire | 6 | Ft | Dylan Ferguson(J) | Worn down in last weeks debut at Waipa. She will be at generous money on that. |
| 7 | 0960 | | | Sarabi | 7 | Ft | Fergus Schumacher(J) | Mixed results in grass track attempts at Thames & Waipa. Odds will be tempting. |
| 8 | 90X994 | | | Arya Famous | 8 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Much better effort when close up in 4th at Thames off similar draw. Upset hope. |
| 9 | X04462 | | | Western Zephyr | U1 | Ft | Lyn Neal | Beaten by a slender margin at Waipa. She is a terrific chance to go one better. |
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| Best Bets: | Rosa Belle (2), Western Zephyr (9), Knights Desire (1), Spritz (5) |
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| Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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| 1 | 1349X0 | | | Angus Fogg | U1 | Ft | Derek Balle | Blew the start when heavily supported fresh at Thames. Threat with 100% manners. |
| 2 | 10X002 | | | Mass Destruction | U2 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Should have gained confidence from gallant defeat at Waipa. Can go one better. |
| 3 | 085166 | | | Majestic Stride | U3 | Ft | Kyle Marshall | Galloped in both grass outing since stout Hawera success. To be taken on trust. |
| 4 | 376834 | | | Makarewa Jake | 1 | 10 | Bernie Hackett | Backed up solid Thames 3rd with a bold 4th at Waipa. Include in all combo bets. |
| 5 | 5D2332 | | | Jomo | 2 | 10 | John Robinson | Brings strong Auckland form to this & has won on grass. Sure to be competitive. |
| 6 | 650682 | | | Primus Inter Pares | 1 | 20 | Scott Phelan | Continued good association with grass surface when runner up at Waipa. Top pick. |
| 7 | 42PP2P | | | George | 2 | 20 | Todd Macfarlane | Been a hard pony to follow over the last couple of months. Adds to the mix. E/W. |
| 8 | 5959PX | | | Franco Nadal | U1 | 20 | Fergus Schumacher(J) | Resumes from long layoff. Warrants respect as a 4 times winner on grass. Danger. |
| 9 | 02234X | | | Il Pirata | 1 | 30 | Ross Paynter | Fresh. Produced many good performances at Auckland last season. Big chance. |
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| Best Bets: | Primus Inter Pares (6), Il Pirata (9), Jomo (5), George (7) | | Best Mile Rate: | Il Pirata (2-04.7), George (2-04.8), Makarewa Jake (2-04.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] |
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| Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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| 1 | 0 | | | Tuimani | 1 | Ft | Philip Butcher | Safely held on debut at Waipa last week. Much better drawn today. Rough claims. |
| 2 | 9 | | | Zen | 2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Debuted with a fair effort off a 2nd row draw at Waipa. Place & combos prospect. |
| 3 | 880 | | | Major Wayt | 3 | Ft | Simon Lawson | Hard to recommend on career form to date. He will be at lucrative money on that. |
| 4 | 5 | | | Phillydotcom | 4 | Ft | David Butcher | Fought well after doing a power of work in Waipa debut outing. Well in the mix. |
| 5 | 5 | | | Smiling Liam | 5 | Ft | Owen Gillies | Did not threaten in Thames debut appearance a fortnight ago. An outside chance. |
| 6 | | | | Real Eagle | 6 | Ft | | American Ideal first starter that will garner healthy support on his trial form. |
| 7 | 38 | | | Pump Up The Volume | 7 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher(J) | Adequate Waipa attempt after sound Thames debut placing. Trifecta & First4 hope. |
| 8 | 335753 | | | Ohoka Maximus | 8 | Ft | Tony Cameron(J) | Brings good Auckland & Cambridge form to grass track debut. Right in contention. |
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| 9 | 68823 | | | Viewfield Chatton | 9 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Followed up bold Thames defeat with a stout placing at Waipa. An each way show. |
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| Best Bets: | Ohoka Maximus (8), Real Eagle (6), Phillydotcom (4), Viewfield Chatton (9) | | Star Trialist: | Real Eagle - 1st of 2, Auckland, 06/01/18, 2050m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-42.1, 800m: 62.6, 400m: 32.3, Margins: 7 1/2len. | | Gear Changes: | Major Wayt (3): RD-Off, BL-On
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| Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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| 1 | 256X20 | | | Saint Michel | 1 | Ft | Trent Lethaby(J) | Solid 2nd off a mobile start in Hawera resumption. Has to be considered on that. |
| 2 | X501X2 | | | Massive Metro | 2 | Ft | | Gallant in defeat in fresh outing at Thames. Big chance on natural improvement. |
| 3 | 827731 | | | Credit Master | 3 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher(J) | Still learning but has the motor to test these more experienced rivals. Danger. |
| 4 | 033938 | | | Monseigneur | 4 | Ft | Fergus Schumacher(J) | Fair effort in first start on grass at Thames. He will be at enticing odds here. |
| 5 | 725540 | | | Lovely Bundy | 5 | Ft | | Will have admirers in grass debut from a mobile beginning. Adds to puzzle. E/W. |
| 6 | 108361 | | | Galleons Victory | 6 | Ft | | Convincing Cambridge victory last time. Another debuting on grass. Big threat. |
| 7 | 553213 | | | November Guy | 7 | Ft | | Brave Waipa third. Won from mobile start at Hawera. Another with genuine claims. |
| 8 | 254711 | | | Blood And Whisky | 8 | Ft | Tony Cameron(J) | Spirited Thames & Waipa victories. Can complete hat trick of feature Trot wins. |
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| Best Bets: | Massive Metro (2), Blood And Whisky (8), November Guy (7), Galleons Victory (6) | | Best Mile Rate: | Saint Michel (2-01.1), November Guy (2-09.5) [races less or equal 2000m] |
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| Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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| 1 | 103386 | | | Gotta Moment | 1 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Changed stables. Debuts on grass from an ideal draw. Definite contender. |
| 2 | 410X89 | | | Dun It Bad | 2 | Ft | Philip Butcher | Safely contained in last weeks Waipa assignment. He will be at lucrative money. |
| 3 | 768091 | | | Tahlia Franco | 3 | Ft | Luke Whittaker(J) | Finally paid the believers with a determined Waipa victory. Can double up today. |
| 4 | 476916 | | | Tennyson Inlet | 4 | Ft | Dylan Ferguson(J) | Gritty Waipa effort after bold Hawera success. Quinella, Trifecta & First4 show. |
| 5 | 428517 | | | McLeod's Daughter | 5 | Ft | Simon Lawson | Beaten by last weekends Waipa draw. Scored well at Thames. Place & combos hope. |
| 6 | 5629X1 | | | Mrs Zippy | 6 | Ft | Adrienne Matthews | Zipped home to win first run on grass in Waipa resumption. An each way chance. |
| 7 | 0610 | | | Anna Barclay | 7 | Ft | Seamus Quill(J) | Worked hard & faded off a similar draw at Waipa. Odds will be generous here. |
| 8 | 086774 | | | Jude's Gem | 8 | Ft | | Finished nicely when 4th at Waipa. Can return to winning form despite wide draw. |
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| 9 | 700X68 | | | Lady Santanna | 9 | Ft | Chris Webber | Unlucky in Waipa outing. Drawn to get a soft trip this afternoon. One for odds. |
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| Best Bets: | Jude's Gem (8), Gotta Moment (1), Tahlia Franco (3), Mrs Zippy (6) | | Best Mile Rate: | Tennyson Inlet (2-02.1), Gotta Moment (2-02.7), Anna Barclay (2-05.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | | Trainer Changes: | Gotta Moment from Tony Herlihy to Doug Gale | | Gear Changes: | Lady Santanna (9): FD-Off, RD-On
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| Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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| 1 | 328541 | | | Italian Delight | 1 | Ft | Tony Cameron(J) | Can make grass debut a winning one on his Auckland & Cambridge form. Each way. |
| 2 | 935017 | | | Makers Mark | 2 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Okay effort in last weeks Te Awamutu Cup. Odds will be tempting this afternoon. |
| 3 | X96762 | | | Mo Casino | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Tried hard in Parawai Cup defeat. Runner up in this race last year. Top chance. |
| 4 | 534168 | | | Fleeting Grin | 1 | 20 | Peter Ferguson | Fair Parawai & Te Awamutu runs. Last years winner. Rough show to defend title. |
| 5 | 213503 | | | Imajollywally | 2 | 20 | Arna Donnelly | Gritty Parawai Cup 3rd. Has a solid grass track record. Can not be discounted. |
| 6 | 740X84 | | | Bettor Spirits | 1 | 30 | Philip Butcher | Ran home well in Te Awamutu Cup. Placed in this event last season. Keep safe. |
| 7 | 294271 | | | Ideal Roman | 2 | 30 | David Butcher | Will have admirers to remain unbeaten on grass after courageous Parawai Cup win. |
| 8 | 486053 | | | Brydon Ideal | 3 | 30 | Maurice McKendry | Solid Te Awamutu Cup placing. Adds to a complex puzzle. He is a definite threat. |
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| Best Bets: | Mo Casino (3), Ideal Roman (7), Italian Delight (1), Brydon Ideal (8) | | Best Mile Rate: | Fleeting Grin (2-05.0), Imajollywally (2-21.4) [races greater or equal 2800m] |
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| Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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| 1 | 156364 | | | Stars Delight | 1 | Ft | David Butcher | Placed at Parawai & 4th in Te Awamutu Cup in last 2 grass starts. Combos runner. |
| 2 | 903711 | | | Redmaro | 2 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Secured Thames & Waipa Amateur races. Can complete hat trick despite grade rise. |
| 3 | 754451 | | | Lynbar Rose | 3 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Scored nicely in first grass appearance at Thames. Each way chance to double up. |
| 4 | 357246 | | | Count Landeck | 4 | Ft | Philip Butcher | Alright runs in Parawai & Te Awamutu Cups. He will be at generous money in this. |
| 5 | 622218 | | | Hunter Bromac | 5 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher(J) | Performed well on grass when trained on the Mainland. Has to be considered here. |
| 6 | 629562 | | | Eldolar | 6 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Bold 2nd behind Major Classic at Thames. Big show to go 1 better this afternoon. |
| 7 | 09763P | | | Marshal Star | 7 | Ft | Tony Cameron(J) | Broken gear put pay to Te Awamutu Cup hopes. Game 3rd at Hawera. Place claims. |
| 8 | 83X041 | | | Major Classic | 8 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Secured 7th win on grass with a dashing display at Thames. Has won here. Rates. |
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| 9 | P46771 | | | Spare Change | 9 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Raced away for a easy Waipa win. Adds to an intriguing race. Upset show again. |
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| Best Bets: | Major Classic (8), Eldolar (6), Lynbar Rose (3), Redmaro (2) | | Best Mile Rate: | Redmaro (1-58.2), Hunter Bromac (1-58.4), Marshal Star (2-00.8) [races less or equal 2000m] |
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| Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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| 1 | 898035 | | | The C E O | 1 | Ft | Philip Butcher | Unlucky at Waipa last week after a game 3rd at Thames. Good each way prospect. |
| 2 | 0X7825 | | | Megatron | 2 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Gutsy run off a bad Waipa draw. Gallant in Hawera defeat prior start. Can win. |
| 3 | 673099 | | | Chrissie Jet | 3 | Ft | David Butcher | Latest form recommendations are not strong. She will be at lucrative odds today. |
| 4 | 577372 | | | R Gee Bee | 4 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Succumbed late at Waipa last weekend. Placed in all 3 grass outings. Top pick. |
| 5 | 838968 | | | R Gee Three | 5 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher(J) | Safely contained in recent assignments. Outside chance this afternoon on that. |
| 6 | 856949 | | | Gotta Go Jet Away | 6 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Worked hard & faded at Waipa. Gritty 4th at Thames. Consider for combo tickets. |
| 7 | 804617 | | | Lis Rulz | 7 | Ft | Fergus Schumacher(J) | Safely held at Waipa off this draw. Stout Thames win off an inside draw. Danger. |
| 8 | 219240 | | | Atom Hanover | 8 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Freshened after galloping heavily supported at Manawatu. Does have claims here. |
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| 9 | 10X025 | | | Charlie Harper | 9 | Ft | Tony Cameron(J) | Sound Waipa performance after a bold run in Thames defeat. Right in contention. |
| 10 | 367X60 | | | Delightful Art | 10 | Ft | Shane Butcher | He is hard to recommend this afternoon on last weekends Waipa effort. Roughie. |
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| Best Bets: | R Gee Bee (4), Charlie Harper (9), The C E O (1), Megatron (2) | | Best Mile Rate: | Atom Hanover (2-01.0), The C E O (2-02.7), Megatron (2-06.3) [races less or equal 2000m] |
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| Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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| 1 | 7510 | | | Lincoln Moment | 1 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Had every chance at Waipa after clearing maidens nicely at Hawera. Rough claims. |
| 2 | 5644X3 | | | Cherokee Warrior | 2 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Resumed with a game Cambridge placing. Past winner at this venue. Each way show. |
| 3 | 843031 | | | Doubledelightbrigade | 3 | Ft | Lyn Neal | Followed up bold Thames placing with a stylish maiden win at Waipa. Keep safe. |
| 4 | 455543 | | | Lynton Creek | 4 | Ft | David Butcher | Secured 14th placing on grass surface at Waipa. Required for all combo tickets. |
| 5 | 7218 | | | Bettor Babe | 5 | Ft | Luke Whittaker(J) | Freshened. Capitulated at Manawatu 23Nov. She will be at tempting odds today. |
| 6 | 816247 | | | Kiwi Tintin | 6 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher(J) | Warrants serious consideration on his performances on grass tracks last season. |
| 7 | 589X52 | | | Loud An Proud | 7 | Ft | James Stormont | Unlucky in Auckland defeat. 2nd to C.Warrior on this track last year. Best bet. |
| 8 | 452540 | | | Brookies Prince | 8 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Did not fire at Waipa. Running on at Thames. Include in Trifecta & First4 bets. |
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| Best Bets: | Loud An Proud (7), Kiwi Tintin (6), Cherokee Warrior (2), Lynton Creek (4) | | Best Mile Rate: | Kiwi Tintin (2-02.4), Bettor Babe (2-03.0), Cherokee Warrior (2-04.0) [races less or equal 2000m] |
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