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1 | 2X4347 | | | Lynette The Vet | 1 | Ft | Gordon Lee | Slides into a significantly easier race on her home track. There for a long way. |
2 | 996823 | | | Moniburns | 2 | Ft | Mark Hurrell(J) | Honest toiler who'll find this a bit tougher than her recent assignments. Place. |
3 | X00736 | | | Daiquiri | 3 | Ft | Matt Anderson(J) | Best effort this time in was 3rd on grass. Another who drops in grade. Enigma. |
4 | 03170X | | | Dipendra | 4 | Ft | Shane Walkinshaw | Back-to-back workout wins. Breezed home in 28.4 in latest to beat maidens. |
5 | 8X990X | | | Topnotch Eagle | 5 | Ft | Kirk Larsen | Yet to put hoof in the till in 4 previous fresh-up runs. Placed in 4 of 5 preps. |
6 | 2P1X00 | | | Kiwi Crusher | 6 | Ft | Dexter Dunn | Trial and workout placings since Waikouaiti to help rebuild confidence. Risky. |
7 | 097036 | | | Our Budd | 7 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson(J) | All favours 6th in better race. She's Allthe Craze beat him home. Same result. |
8 | 180700 | | | Crusher Collins | U1 | Ft | Ricky May | Form and confidence have fallen away. Ricky May takes the reins. Stretched. |
9 | 600807 | | | I've Got This | U2 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Manners suggest he hasn't got this. Out the back door in midweek trial. No. |
10 | 008259 | | | Rydgemont Milly | U3 | Ft | Allan Beck | Choked down when 9th at Ascot Park. Good runs prior. Look for her late in play. |
11 | 175235 | | | She's Allthe Craze | 1 | 10 | Nathan Williamson | Will take stack of improvement from last week's blowout. Looms large today. |
12 | 490101 | | | Overcast | 2 | 10 | Ellie Barron(J) | Rejuvenated in lesser grades on grass. We're not overplaying her in this field. |
13 | 320160 | | | Grace O'Malley | 3 | 10 | Tyler Dewe(J) | Not a happy camper last weekend. Wyndham record hardly inspires. First 4s. |
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Best Bets: | She's Allthe Craze (11), Lynette The Vet (1), Rydgemont Milly (10), Dipendra (4) | Best Mile Rate: | Grace O'Malley (2-03.5), Our Budd (2-05.3), Overcast (2-05.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | Gear Changes: | I've Got This (9): BL-Off, P-On, Kiwi Crusher (6): BL-On, Moniburns (2): SL-On
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Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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1 | 342222 | | | High Line | 1 | Ft | Brent Barclay | Strong closing splits coming wide for 5th in recent workout. Run a merry mile. |
2 | 444X | | | Semiramide | 2 | Ft | Michelle Neilson | Crawled out of the gate and powered into 5th in recent trial. Ticks the boxes. |
3 | 770028 | | | Vintage Rose | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Grass track 2nd against weaker lot is the recent pointer. Favourites too sharp. |
4 | 5 | | | Gotta B Awinner | 4 | Ft | Alex Milne | Chipped away to make back end of judge's call on debut. Not on our ticket. |
5 | 470X | | | Betstars Blue Jean | 5 | Ft | Mark Hurrell(J) | Put aside after signs of tying up. Home in 57.9 to easily win a workout here. |
6 | 9 | | | Gotta Be Downtown | 6 | Ft | Tyler Dewe(J) | Qualified some 5sec under time. Nothing to distinguish her debut. See again. |
7 | 4750X0 | | | Ideal Denario | 7 | Ft | | |
8 | 956887 | | | Lady's Lass | 8 | Ft | Tim Robertson | Nearing half-century of starts and she still hasn't cracked it. Contained here. |
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9 | 88X60 | | | Articulate | 9 | Ft | | |
10 | 080770 | | | Got Another Lover | 10 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Best work late on grass March 3 and follows out the one to beat. Tested still. |
11 | | | | Myrcella | 11 | Ft | Colin Lee | Qualified 7sec under time at her fourth attempt. Require a strong market lead. |
12 | 2336 | | | Thisexcusebetterbeit | 12 | Ft | Blair Orange | Draw beat her last start. Cops another tricky one here. Orange sticks. Combos. |
13 | 36 | | | Betterthanbrie | 13 | Ft | Dexter Dunn | Caught the eye and went straight into our black book last Saturday. In the mix. |
14 | 0X3566 | | | Firstjoy | 14 | Ft | Ricky May | Below expectations in her three previous runs. Needs to dig a whole lot deeper. |
15 | 07909 | | | Sherwood Ashlyn | 15 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Twice unplaced at workouts since finishing 9th at Winton. Impossible to have. |
16 | 0909 | | | Char Ellie | 16 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Rough edges in all 4 of her starts and saddled with outside of 2nd row. Held. |
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Best Bets: | Semiramide (2), High Line (1), Betterthanbrie (13), Thisexcusebetterbeit (12) | Gear Changes: | Betstars Blue Jean (5): BL-On, High Line (1): BL-Off, SL-On, Lady's Lass (8): RD-Off, SL-On
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1 | 998 | | | Harrydahorse | 1 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Been hitting the line hard in two recent workouts. Gear changes. On the radar. |
2 | 76 | | | Bigandme | 2 | Ft | Colin Lee | Yet to measure up to his winning preps but strips fitter here. Keep him onside. |
3 | | | | Dangerous | 3 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Qualified some 8sec under time on big circuit. Strong 2nd in most recent w/out. |
4 | 07X23 | | | L J's Jet | 4 | Ft | John Morrison(J) | New stable. Didn't shirk the fight over Xmas-NY period. Average 5th in workout. |
5 | 8P | | | Me And My Excuses | 5 | Ft | | |
6 | 590000 | | | Dismara | 6 | Ft | Rory McIlwrick | Crowded and broke as rank outsider in Super Nugget Final. Impossible to have. |
7 | | | | Kate's Carrera | 7 | Ft | Kirstin Barclay | Almost 8sec under the qualifying mark late last month. Filly with some upside. |
8 | 8972 | | | Matinee Idol | 8 | Ft | Brent Barclay | Nice 2nd on grass. Matt Williamson opts for the stablemate. We'll take the hint. |
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9 | 565742 | | | Broadway Banner | 9 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Building nicely and winning turn is close. Should find the line with clear air. |
10 | 807080 | | | Iechyd Da | 10 | Ft | | |
11 | 2460X9 | | | Rake | 11 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson(J) | Autumn leaves have us reaching for the rake. Punters won't reach for this one. |
12 | 2X | | | Speech Is Silver | 12 | Ft | | |
13 | 900000 | | | Fleur Galleon | 13 | Ft | Steve Lock | Double digit losing margins normal for this confirmed battler. Set to struggle. |
14 | 7P09X0 | | | Whata Razzle Dazzle | 14 | Ft | Tim Williams | Came unstuck after dueling with Cruisin Reuben at Forbury. 3 workout wins. |
15 | 892 | | | Cruisin Reuben | 15 | Ft | Dexter Dunn | All courage when he did anything but cruise last start. DD hops on. Big show. |
16 | 7700 | | | Theodora Hope | U1 | Ft | Allan Beck | Caused false start at Forbury then went and broke again in rerun. No thanks. |
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Best Bets: | Harrydahorse (1), Cruisin Reuben (15), Broadway Banner (9), Bigandme (2) | Star Trialist: | Kate's Carrera - 1st of 5, Invcargill, 28/02/18, 2200m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-47.5, 800m: 59.1, 400m: 29.4, Margins: 1 len, 2 len, 2 len. | Trainer Changes: | L J's Jet from Wayne Adams to Jason Enright | Gear Changes: | Harrydahorse (1): FD-Off, RD-On
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Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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1 | 90X0X8 | | | Noble Gamble | 1 | Ft | Steve Lock | Understandably needed the blowout a fortnight ago. Looks to be a forlorn hope. |
2 | 907809 | | | Dream Of Pat | 2 | Ft | Rory McIlwrick | Just making up the numbers in maiden grade. Sure to be at astronomical odds. |
3 | 600856 | | | The Power Broker | 3 | Ft | Ellie Barron(J) | Pass marks in his last couple and will at some point win a race. Prefer others. |
4 | 95 | | | South Park | 4 | Ft | Peter Hunter | Don't be fooled by last-start 5th. She was beaten 24L by a smart filly. Tested. |
5 | 342418 | | | Nottingham K Two | 5 | Ft | Gary McEwan | Struggling near the back when busting behind B D Son. Competitive at this level. |
6 | 053605 | | | Pegasus Hanover | 6 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Whacked away for 5th in maiden trot at Forbury. Winless in 50 starts. Benched. |
7 | 03221 | | | Picketts Ridge | 7 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | In cotton wool since downing Nottingham K Two at Gore. More success in store. |
8 | 066034 | | | Makarewa Rum | U1 | Ft | | |
9 | 336230 | | | Nathan D | U2 | Ft | | |
10 | 936425 | | | Pres The Belle | U3 | Ft | Dexter Dunn | Purposeful late after being shuffled back at Forbury. Finds winnable race. EW. |
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Best Bets: | Pres The Belle (10), Picketts Ridge (7), Nottingham K Two (5) | Best Mile Rate: | Pres The Belle (2-08.3), Noble Gamble (2-08.4), Nottingham K Two (2-18.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] |
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Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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1 | 267 | | | Tact Maggie | 1 | Ft | Brent Barclay | In the immortal words of Rod Stewart, Wake up Maggie! The ability is there. |
2 | 60 | | | Edie Jaccka | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Useful debut at Winton. Stiff as Ross Taylor's thigh last start. Don't dismiss. |
3 | 67522 | | | Driftin Away | 3 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Digging in for the fight on grass tracks. Will step away & be driven positively. |
4 | 042 | | | Blarney Babe | 4 | Ft | | |
5 | 309263 | | | Razcal Alley | 5 | Ft | Shane Walkinshaw | Honest shifts and brings placings at this course-distance. Minor spoils best. |
6 | 046626 | | | Fun Sponge | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Coming off the unruly for standing start should help her cause. Can get some. |
7 | 444506 | | | Bettor Rock Again | 7 | Ft | Matt Anderson(J) | Beaten favourite on grass after workout win on grit. Fitter & sliding blinds on. |
8 | 4380X2 | | | Dodgethebullet | 8 | Ft | Dexter Dunn | Edged after calling the shots at Forbury. Harder here. More ammo fitness-wise. |
9 | 807080 | | | Iechyd Da | 9 | Ft | Rory McIlwrick | Overraced through the middle stages at Forbury. Broke in only previous stand. |
10 | 603548 | | | Matai Jetstar | 10 | Ft | Alex Milne | Most at home on grass tracks. Honest but happy to look elsewhere in this field. |
11 | | | | Just Another Legend | 11 | Ft | | |
12 | 4970X9 | | | Allie | 12 | Ft | Earl Swain | Underwhelming first time out for new trainer. Fitness a query with no workouts. |
13 | 020878 | | | The Doorman | 13 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Midweek trial win, running home in 56sec for new trainer. The surprise packet. |
14 | 274 | | | Ideal For Sure | 14 | Ft | Allan Beck | Merit in all of her starts and fitness won't be an issue. Should be running on. |
15 | 008009 | | | Akris | 15 | Ft | Steve Lock | Tumbleweeds blowing through her formline. She's just making up the numbers. |
16 | 063 | | | Armstrong | 16 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Better with sliding blinds on at Forbury. Novice from a stand. Matty W hops off. |
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Best Bets: | Ideal For Sure (14), The Doorman (13), Tact Maggie (1), Bettor Rock Again (7) | Star Trialist: | The Doorman - 1st of 6, N Otago HR, 14/03/18, 2000m Stand , WnrsTime: 2-33.7, 800m: 56.0, Margins: 8 len, deadheat. | Trainer Changes: | The Doorman from David Thompson to Brad Williamson | Gear Changes: | Bettor Rock Again (7): SL-On, The Doorman (13): BL-On
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Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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1 | | | | Zinny Mach | 1 | Ft | Dexter Dunn | Early gallop not flash in recent trial but good turn of foot after. F4 fringe. |
2 | 1 | | | War Dan Delight | 2 | Ft | Natalie Rasmussen | Sapling winner. Sharp splits for hard closing 3rd in Jack Jones trial. On top. |
3 | 31 | | | Another Masterpiece | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Brave 3rd in the Sapling before all-the-way win at Ascot Park. Go well again. |
4 | 2 | | | Eloquent Mach | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Didn't shirk the fight 1st up and will be fitter. Canterbury raiders have edge. |
5 | | | | Mighty George | 5 | Ft | Alex Milne | Eloquent Mach spaced him in recent trial. Tame workout win. Rank outsider. |
6 | 6 | | | Jack Jones(AUS) | 6 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Winding into it when he broke in Sapling. Commanding trial win since. Threat. |
7 | 3 | | | Bottle Rock | 7 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Made the most of coveted ace to nail 3rd to Another Masterpiece. Draw hurts. |
8 | 4 | | | Mighty Flying Art | 8 | Ft | Brent Barclay | Okay at trials but debut 4th and wide alley points to a hard day at the office. |
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Best Bets: | War Dan Delight (2), Jack Jones(AUS) (6), Another Masterpiece (3), Eloquent Mach (4) | Best Mile Rate: | War Dan Delight (1-58.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | Star Trialist: | Jack Jones(AUS) - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 07/03/18, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-32.5, 800m: 56.8, 400m: 27.5, Margins: 2 1/2len, 1 3/4len, 1 3/4len. | Gear Changes: | Mighty Flying Art (8): BL-On
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Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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1 | 432260 | | | Nightmarch | 1 | Ft | Brent Barclay | Honest rooster at risk of being cluttered up on pegs from the ace. Happy to lay. |
2 | 08P070 | | | Magnate Mara | 2 | Ft | Gordon Lee | Proving expensive to follow but keep faith. Home in 56.5 to win workout here. |
3 | 079325 | | | My Georgie Boy | 3 | Ft | Peter Hunter | Putting in strong shifts and drops into winnable race from good alley. Needed. |
4 | 220772 | | | Ellnbac | 4 | Ft | Brendon McLellan | Positive tactics put her in the thick of it at Forbury. Harder field. Stretched. |
5 | 695706 | | | Lorretta Franco | 5 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Fitter after Forbury and has tactical speed. All favours 5th on last visit here. |
6 | 706L09 | | | Tuherbs Two | 6 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson(J) | Luck hasn't been on his side lately. Past winner here and danger in this grade. |
7 | 260242 | | | Canardly Remember | 7 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | In good nick but another who finding it hard to come out on top. Combos shot. |
8 | 422009 | | | Cast A Shadow | 8 | Ft | Shane Walkinshaw | The Marble Fairy really has his number - outside of the front row. Easier race. |
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9 | 008100 | | | Von Richthofen | 9 | Ft | Tim Williams | All favours maiden win on grass. Inside of 2nd row likely to be a world of hurt. |
10 | 6X8056 | | | Magnetic Watch | 10 | Ft | Blair Orange | Running on in 3 of his last 4 starts. Gets the services of Blair Orange. Odds. |
11 | X00000 | | | Likethelook | 11 | Ft | | |
12 | 364900 | | | Pegasus Merrily | 12 | Ft | Matt Anderson(J) | New trainer. Placed in 2 of her 3 Wyndham starts. Lack of recent racing a worry. |
13 | 839190 | | | Honour Scroll | 13 | Ft | Dexter Dunn | Hammered by rotten draws. Dexter Dunn reunites but we're far from convinced. |
14 | 845066 | | | Misty Memory | 14 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Often middle of the pack or thereabouts. That doesn't pay the bills. Want odds. |
15 | 0X0600 | | | Rahuri Badlands | 15 | Ft | Andrew Armour | Wide draw dictated when she resumed at Forbury. Struggling to make a case. |
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Best Bets: | Magnate Mara (2), My Georgie Boy (3), Tuherbs Two (6), Magnetic Watch (10) | Best Mile Rate: | Magnetic Watch (1-58.4), Nightmarch (1-58.9), Honour Scroll (2-00.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | Trainer Changes: | Pegasus Merrily from Craig Laurenson to Brent Shirley | Gear Changes: | Magnetic Watch (10): SL-Off, BL-On
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1 | 407304 | | | Martin McGuinness | 1 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Good without starring at Forbury. Strikes a deeper field. Course-distance poor. |
2 | 700240 | | | Groomsman | 2 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Downbeat result at Ascot Park. Prior First 4 efforts on grass. Lacks extra ping. |
3 | X00000 | | | Likethelook | 3 | Ft | Mark Hurrell(J) | Not his fault last weekend but long run of outs doesn't bode well. Swerving. |
4 | 608098 | | | Got A Beauty | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Notable change of driver but hasn't been showing enough to arouse interest. |
5 | 10X975 | | | Dali Bread | 5 | Ft | Ellie Barron(J) | Beat Kilowatt Kid in workout before improver's 5th at Ascot Park. Fitness query. |
6 | 345504 | | | Jabali | 1 | 10 | Blair Orange | Keeps bubbling under without putting his name in lights. Far from bombproof. |
7 | 007072 | | | Cullens Avenue | 2 | 10 | Shane Walkinshaw | 2nd on grass against easier opposition. Gear change today. Goes okay here. |
8 | 571081 | | | Bettor B Ready | 3 | 10 | Brent Barclay | Close workout 3rd showed he's well but will benefit from this blowout. Risking. |
9 | 764535 | | | Santanna's Rocket | 4 | 10 | Matt Anderson(J) | Run short last time. More than capable but broke at his only attempt from stand. |
10 | 573903 | | | Thaboyz Toy | 5 | 10 | Dexter Dunn | Positive approach brought about improvement at Forbury. Needs to lift further. |
11 | 5100 | | | Arma Twospoons | 6 | 10 | | |
12 | 629154 | | | Vera's Delight | 7 | 10 | Brendon McLellan | Wins are well-spaced these days but feel twitchy about leaving her out. Crumbs. |
13 | 7X0610 | | | Ideal Breeze | 8 | 10 | Ricky May | Good 2nd in recent workout but no race for a month is a concern. Winner here. |
14 | 631198 | | | Hurricane Banner | 9 | 10 | Sheree Tomlinson(J) | Hard luck tales dogging him lately. More to offer at Forbury. Can't miss a beat. |
15 | 785873 | | | Ossessione | 10 | 10 | Brad Williamson | Going better than casual glance might suggest. Drop in grade the key. Value bet. |
16 | 212333 | | | Shelby Bromac | 11 | 10 | John Morrison(J) | Consistent as they come and should be finding the line. Leave out at your peril. |
17 | 901794 | | | Maidonthebeach | 12 | 10 | Hamish Hunter | Finished just behind Ossessione last weekend. Attractive odds on offer. Tested. |
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Best Bets: | Ossessione (15), Shelby Bromac (16), Jabali (6), Santanna's Rocket (9) | Best Mile Rate: | Vera's Delight (2-00.1), Thaboyz Toy (2-02.6), Ossessione (2-02.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | Gear Changes: | Cullens Avenue (7): SL-Off, BL-On, Santanna's Rocket (9): SL-Off
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1 | 738735 | | | Bold Ruler | 1 | Ft | Peter Hunter | Honest accounts and can follow speed. First 4 sneaky with space on the pegs. |
2 | 094170 | | | Kagee VC | 2 | Ft | Shane Walkinshaw | Outgunned in last week's Super Nugget Final. Better alley. Odds will be juicy. |
3 | 574531 | | | Carlo Gambino | 3 | Ft | Brendon McLellan | Confirmed the promise he's always shown with great stretch to win. Can go on. |
4 | 4X1570 | | | Triroyale Brigade | 4 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Looked to be coming to the end of it when checked March 10. Better than that. |
5 | 751398 | | | Doc Seelster | 5 | Ft | Daniel Reardon | Overshadowed in leader-dominated affair last time. One to spice your combos. |
6 | 303453 | | | Dachy | 6 | Ft | Brad Williamson | In-form mare finds an easier race. Best when saved for one burst. Must respect. |
7 | 5X10P6 | | | Come Dance With Me | 7 | Ft | Dexter Dunn | Sub-1:55 miler fresh. Excuses since. Flew to win recent trial. Bet of the day. |
8 | 94P709 | | | Navajo Art | 8 | Ft | Tim Williams | Hard to properly assess him after he copped backwash resuming. Draw hurts. |
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9 | 202410 | | | Ideal Conquest | 9 | Ft | Brent Barclay | Edged Foo Fighter to win workout and wasn't given her head. Looking for luck. |
10 | 043310 | | | Gotta Good Looker | 10 | Ft | Kirk Larsen | Big jump into good fillies and mares race and got the shuffle-up. Happy to risk. |
11 | 978109 | | | Iwanadancewitsumbody | 11 | Ft | Blair Orange | Looked good winning here but the field lacked a lot of depth. Key driver change. |
12 | 00X000 | | | Mach's Back | 12 | Ft | Ricky May | Last of 3 in Somejoy trial on Wednesday. Steering issues in recent starts. Held. |
13 | 541269 | | | Annie Fitz | 13 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson(J) | Willing enough but relies on a sweet conveyance. Several here look too strong. |
14 | 979224 | | | Jacks N Jazz | U1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Putting in some bold shifts without the ultimate reward. Big circuit will help. |
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Best Bets: | Come Dance With Me (7), Ideal Conquest (9), Dachy (6), Jacks N Jazz (14) | Best Mile Rate: | Triroyale Brigade (1-58.4), Bold Ruler (1-59.0), Navajo Art (2-00.0) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | Star Trialist: | Come Dance With Me - 1st of 8, N Cnty TOA, 07/03/18, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-33.2, 800m: 57.6, 400m: 27.9, Margins: 1/2 head, head, 1 1/4len. |
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1 | 581467 | | | Sagwitch | 1 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Gunned down after leading the Autumn Cup. Stout staying test is the concern. |
2 | 114705 | | | Gotta Minute | 2 | Ft | Dexter Dunn | Above expectations last weekend and Dexter Dunn jumps in the cart. Not today. |
3 | 330615 | | | Bettor Enforce | 3 | Ft | Allan Beck | Reliable stepper who can never be written off in Country Cups. First 4 fringe. |
4 | 053216 | | | Fiery Ferret | 4 | Ft | Rory McIlwrick | Tried his best behind More The Better last Saturday. Prior good form on grass. |
5 | 504008 | | | Robs Ideal | 5 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Draw had a big bearing on the outcome at Forbury last time. Hard-pressed here. |
6 | 556124 | | | Acuto | 6 | Ft | Ricky May | Progressive 3yo who steamed home at Add on March 4. Stern test. Wanting odds. |
7 | 393542 | | | Shortys Mate | 7 | Ft | John Morrison(J) | Another well-mannered Beck horse who got 2nd in Autumn Cup. Query 3200m. |
8 | 893506 | | | It Ain't The Money | U1 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Okay last week but hasn't hit the heights so far this season. Longer trip suits. |
9 | 617654 | | | Four Starzzz Shiraz | 1 | 10 | Sheree Tomlinson(J) | Maintaining his form on grass since upset win in Cromwell Cup. First 4 sniff. |
10 | X28135 | | | Pass The Speights | 2 | 10 | Brendon McLellan | Patient approach paying off for this 5yo. Flat last week but does have stamina. |
11 | 386736 | | | Acolyte | 3 | 10 | Hamish Hunter | Chipping away without putting his name in lights. Any rain would boost hopes. |
12 | 387217 | | | Young Conqueror | 1 | 20 | Brent Barclay | More good than bad this season. Won his only previous start here. Respect. |
13 | 022018 | | | The Big Boss | U1 | 20 | Matt Anderson(J) | Won like a boss here two starts ago. Needed the blow last week. Running on. |
14 | 261149 | | | Tiger Thompson | U1 | 30 | Matthew Williamson | Back on song when running through the line in recent trial. Stand a worry. EW. |
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Best Bets: | Tiger Thompson (14), Pass The Speights (10), The Big Boss (13), Young Conqueror (12) | Best Mile Rate: | Acolyte (2-07.2) [races greater or equal 2800m] | Star Trialist: | Tiger Thompson - 2nd of 6, N Cnty TOA, 07/03/18, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-30.4, 800m: 55.0, 400m: 27.4, Margins: nose, 1 len, 1 1/4len. | Gear Changes: | Sagwitch (1): SL-Off
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1 | 6160X4 | | | Melina Lowe | 1 | Ft | Kirk Larsen | Pass mark at Forbury but strikes some up-and-comers here. Prepared to risk. |
2 | 1 | | | Bardot | 2 | Ft | Ricky May | Created a big impression on debut. Edged Mach Up in recent trial. Go close. |
3 | 86407X | | | Errol Finn | 3 | Ft | Tyler Dewe(J) | Improver in each of his 3 workouts and has won fresh. Blinds off. Stretched. |
4 | 7133X | | | Mach Up | 4 | Ft | | |
5 | 2X8904 | | | Knockmanaugh | 5 | Ft | Allan Beck | More like his old self on the grass at Ascot Park. Favourites have class edge. |
6 | 456533 | | | Bontz | 6 | Ft | Kirstin Barclay | Nabbed after Kirstin Barclay gave her a swell drive at Forbury. Likes track. |
7 | 174322 | | | Dibaba | 7 | Ft | Tim Williams | Showed a lot of ticker to fight on over the last lap March 10. Pay to include. |
8 | 180500 | | | Some Excusesomewhere | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Stewards' warning after galloping last Saturday. Horror draw should hold him. |
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9 | 801960 | | | Jeremy Jones | 9 | Ft | Gordon Lee | Sub-1:56 mile win here in January. Made our black book when stiff last start. |
10 | 719260 | | | Lilac Flash | 10 | Ft | Dexter Dunn | Freshened and brings a solid strike-rate. No recent preps. First 4s for Dexter. |
11 | 508115 | | | Foo Fighter | 11 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Recent workout form shows he's primed for a strong effort. Look for him late. |
12 | 001990 | | | The Maroon Marauder | 12 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Enigmatic customer who didn't cop the grass on March 3. Big circuit helps. |
13 | 041310 | | | Tiziano | 13 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Outgunned in tasty fillies and mares' race. All she can handle in this line-up. |
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Best Bets: | Bardot (2), Dibaba (7), Foo Fighter (11) | Best Mile Rate: | Dibaba (1-58.7), Some Excusesomewhere (1-58.7), Melina Lowe (1-58.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | Star Trialist: | Bardot - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 07/03/18, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-36.8, 800m: 58.2, 400m: 27.9, Margins: 1/2 head, neck, 1 1/4len. | Gear Changes: | Errol Finn (3): BL-Off, Some Excusesomewhere (8): P-On
Legend | Horse Movements: | Dibaba to Brett Gray at Ryal Bush |
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Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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1 | 1 | | | Smokin By | 1 | Ft | Matt Anderson(J) | Cracking debut from rotten draw at Ashburton. Lands coveted ace. Lump it on. |
2 | 028618 | | | Big Smoke | 2 | Ft | Alex Milne | Winner on grass. Split Magnate Mara and Mr Handleman in workout here. Held. |
3 | 622144 | | | Two Ply | 3 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Close 2nd in midweek trial. Holding his form in easier races. Gate speed worry. |
4 | 43L1 | | | Glacier Coaster | 4 | Ft | Ellie Barron(J) | All favours win on the grass at Ascot Park. This is a serious step up. Risking. |
5 | 239026 | | | Rah De Rah | 5 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Black booker when starved of room March 3. Strong 2nd at Ashburton. Puzzler. |
6 | 080424 | | | Power Surge | 6 | Ft | | |
7 | PX1200 | | | Vin Scully | 7 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Clearly outmuscled in competitive Super Nugget Final. Must respect his A-game. |
8 | 363406 | | | One Direction | 8 | Ft | Brendon McLellan | Found the line nicely at Forbury. Outside of gate is a big impediment. Tested. |
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9 | 988533 | | | Franco Huntington | 9 | Ft | Shane Walkinshaw | Took the short way home to nail 3rd last Saturday. Follows out the right horse. |
10 | 522802 | | | Ansett Flight | 10 | Ft | Dexter Dunn | Strong at both ends with Dexter Dunn at the helm last weekend. Combos bait. |
11 | 02138 | | | Please Shuddup | 11 | Ft | Brent Barclay | Overraced when resuming and condition gave out. Smart trial win. Improver. |
12 | 215047 | | | Archman | 12 | Ft | Rory McIlwrick | No finishing kick in leader-dominated race March 10. Needs all favours to place. |
13 | 714937 | | | Grace Burns | 13 | Ft | Blair Orange | Handy mare in the right race but doubt this is it. Others make more appeal. |
14 | 506988 | | | Roxy Dale | 14 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Struggling to recapture worthwhile form. Drops in grade and likes the trip. |
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Best Bets: | Smokin By (1), Please Shuddup (11), Ansett Flight (10), Vin Scully (7) | Best Mile Rate: | Roxy Dale (1-57.3), Vin Scully (1-58.5), Ansett Flight (1-58.5) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | Star Trialist: | Two Ply - 2nd of 6, N Otago HR, 14/03/18, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-23.9, 800m: 58.6, Margins: 1/2 head, 2 len. | Horse Movements: | Rah De Rah to John Cox & Tracie McGrannachan at Winton Raceway |
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