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| 1 | 778000 | | | Alexy | 1 | Ft | Warren Frost | Held up more often than Wells Fargo. No returns on grass. Keep wallet shut. |
| 2 | X06006 | | | Caesar Rocks | 2 | Ft | Graham Sinnamon | Lone grass placing was at this venue. Not doing enough from near-enough trips. |
| 3 | 540089 | | | Zulu Courage | 3 | Ft | | |
| 4 | 389006 | | | Pegasus Kommander | 4 | Ft | Sheldon Murtha | Pass mark at Orari for Sheldon Murtha and gets another decent marble. F4 sniff. |
| 5 | 060060 | | | Gerald | 5 | Ft | Gavin Cook | Back in Sue Blake's stable. Form doesn't inspire. Only win on wet grass track. |
| 6 | 309409 | | | Red River Lochee | 6 | Ft | John McDermott | Okay when 5L from Vera's Delight after breaking at Oamaru. Red River Roughie. |
| 7 | 090488 | | | Veneto | 7 | Ft | Barry White | Came up short in grass track assignment last weekend. Win-or-bust mare. |
| 8 | 630008 | | | Beaudiene Gambler | 8 | Ft | Dallas Paterson | New trainer and recent workout win on grass. Draw hurts. Rain is a boost. |
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| 9 | 610000 | | | Classie Regal | 9 | Ft | Mike Stratford | Duck egg omlette after giving punters a nosebleed at Methven. Quiet preps. |
| 10 | 076584 | | | Pat Campbell | 10 | Ft | Cheree Wigg | Bubbling under without making a big statement in recent starts. Combos bait. |
| 11 | 900X70 | | | Eastwood Chieftain | 11 | Ft | Blair Wilmott | Good record here. Ticked over running 4th in Methven workout last Sunday. |
| 12 | 408009 | | | Earthbound | 12 | Ft | Mike Love | New stable. Winner of 9 who'll appreciate slipping in to amateur grade. Respect. |
| 13 | 500913 | | | Russian Express | 13 | Ft | Alan Edge | Black booker at Orari after nailing the win at Omakau. Won't mind a wet track. |
| 14 | 00X000 | | | King Cyril | 14 | Ft | | |
| 15 | 382108 | | | Hot Off The Press | 15 | Ft | Graeme Anderson | Yet to convert good grit form to this surface. Big drop in class. Royal show. |
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| Best Bets: | Hot Off The Press (15), Russian Express (13), Pat Campbell (10), Earthbound (12) | | Best Mile Rate: | Alexy (1-56.8), Earthbound (1-57.8), Russian Express (1-59.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | | Trainer Changes: | Gerald from Alan Edge to Sue Blake, Beaudiene Gambler from Warren Stapleton to Dallas Paterson, Earthbound from Leo O'Reilly to Amber Hoffman | | Gear Changes: | Classie Regal (9): RD-Off
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| 1 | 870560 | | | Pat The Monkey | 1 | Ft | John Morrison(J) | Nothing went right for him last Saturday. Ran last of 4 in recent trial here. |
| 2 | P49X00 | | | Katiki Lad | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Close 3rd to rival Be Bee Lass in Waikouaiti trial. Orange sticks. Blinds on. |
| 3 | 470536 | | | Pegasus Hanover | 3 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Experience to burn and manners have been okay lately. Trifectas and F4s. |
| 4 | | | | Gentle Gen | 4 | Ft | | |
| 5 | 000 | | | Ken's Dream | 5 | Ft | | |
| 6 | 80 | | | Glendhu Gem | 6 | Ft | Brian Norman | Bit of money for her in both starts. Tidy 2nd in Gore workout last weekend. |
| 7 | 453623 | | | My Eyre | 7 | Ft | Peter Davis | Determined bid from 9th on the corner last weekend. Repeat takes him close. |
| 8 | 006600 | | | Miss Bamboocha | 8 | Ft | Alex Milne | Barrelled into 2nd in Spur Me On Gently trial after giving away big start. Odds. |
| 9 | X90780 | | | Dream Of Pat | 9 | Ft | Rory McIlwrick | Simply not rounding her races off. Grass efforts haven't inspired. On the bench. |
| 10 | 936470 | | | Still Eyre | 10 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Made a blue at Oamaru but 2 prior runs were most encouraging. Go well here. |
| 11 | | | | Girls Let Loose | 11 | Ft | | |
| 12 | 08X | | | Magastey | 12 | Ft | | |
| 13 | 7 | | | Neverneverland | U1 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Split Be Bee Lass and Katiki Lad in trial here. Fewer convictions than most. |
| 14 | 00X009 | | | Pegasus Sunrise | U2 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Rotten form but beating Moniburns in recent workout is great lead. Put in. |
| 15 | 05P30 | | | Wait For Success | U3 | Ft | Bronson Munro(J) | One of the few with exposed form on grass. Stable landed nice win at Oamaru. |
| 16 | 780P00 | | | Spur Me On Gently | U4 | Ft | Tim Robertson | Called the shots to score Gore trial win Feb 14. Serial offender. Happy to lay. |
| 17 | P7007 | | | Bonny Reece | U5 | Ft | Dexter Dunn | New trainer, driver and gear changes. Chance to improve in paper-thin field. |
| 18 | 95970 | | | Be Bee Lass | U6 | Ft | Craig Buchan | Got it wrong at Oamaru. Beat Neverneverland and Katiki Lad in trial here. |
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| Best Bets: | My Eyre (7), Still Eyre (10), Pegasus Sunrise (14), Bonny Reece (17) | | Star Trialist: | Spur Me On Gently - 1st of 3, Gore, 14/02/18, 2200m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-00.3, 800m: 62.4, 400m: 32.1, Margins: 4 1/2len, 1/2 neck. | | Trainer Changes: | Bonny Reece from Clark Barron to Paul Ellis | | Gear Changes: | Bonny Reece (17): HH-Off, RD-Off, BL-On, Katiki Lad (2): BL-On, Neverneverland (13): RD-Off, Spur Me On Gently (16): P-Off, BL-On, Wait For Success (15): HH-On
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| Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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| 1 | 875000 | | | The Jandel Machine | 1 | Ft | Peter Davis | Cheeky 7th from the ace behind the gate at Reefton. Still inclined to oppose. |
| 2 | 80X786 | | | Bring Back Buck | 2 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Gear changes and key driver takes the reins. Has gone okay on grass before. |
| 3 | 379568 | | | Lady's Lass | 3 | Ft | Tim Robertson | Ran home nicely for 6th on the grass at Gore two starts ago. First 4 contender. |
| 4 | X08000 | | | Benz Buy | 4 | Ft | | |
| 5 | 0X080 | | | Circuit Breaker | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Last of 5 in Benz Buy trial at Waikouaiti. Blair Orange an asset. Not convinced. |
| 6 | X82603 | | | Matai Jetstar | 6 | Ft | Alex Milne | Fashioning a strong record on grass. Close 3rd at Gore. His turn is coming. EW. |
| 7 | 955409 | | | Franco Toddy | 7 | Ft | Chris McDowell | Made the judge's call in all three spins on the West Coast. Can match that here. |
| 8 | 575865 | | | Dreaminsover | 8 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Tough draw but heading in the right direction and won't be intimidated. Respect. |
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| 9 | 563642 | | | Lis Amore | 9 | Ft | Rory McIlwrick | Cracking 2nd behind class act at Winton. Handles grass. Clear air some concern. |
| 10 | 800208 | | | The Doorman | 10 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Pass mark when 8th to Denstown. Twice placed on grass. Could be over the odds. |
| 11 | 506X08 | | | Arizona Highway | 11 | Ft | Tim Williams | Mobile novice who'll be fitter after midfield effort at Oamaru. Trial 3rd here. |
| 12 | 404896 | | | Machs Mareta | 12 | Ft | | |
| 13 | 760208 | | | Pembrook Blue | 13 | Ft | Dexter Dunn | Merit in 4 of his 5 outings for Dexter Dunn. Same combo are a definite threat. |
| 14 | 745800 | | | Givemewhatineed | 14 | Ft | | |
| 15 | X75400 | | | Bullys Princess | 15 | Ft | Bronson Munro(J) | Best runs have been on the grit. Doubt she has the game to overcome this alley. |
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| Best Bets: | Matai Jetstar (6), Lis Amore (9), Pembrook Blue (13) | | Gear Changes: | Bring Back Buck (2): P-Off, BL-On, Circuit Breaker (5): SL-On, Pembrook Blue (13): P-On
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| 1 | 847607 | | | Azza | 1 | Ft | Robert Anderson | Dropping positive hints in 2 of his last 3 runs. Drawn to get every opportunity. |
| 2 | P7060 | | | Easton Foxglove | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Recent workout 3rd. Fair 6th at Cromwell. Lacks a bit of strength at this stage. |
| 3 | 000 | | | It's A Laugh | 3 | Ft | Alex Milne | Not the worst at Gore and did run home in 58.5 to win workout. You decide. |
| 4 | 0X990 | | | Classie Princess | 4 | Ft | Matt Anderson(J) | Tripped up by the crossing Feb 10. Captain Thunderbolt superior in grass trial. |
| 5 | 90070 | | | For Regal | 5 | Ft | Ricky May | Double digit losing the margins in 5 starts to date. Impossible to recommend. |
| 6 | 5066 | | | Baldoon | 6 | Ft | | |
| 7 | 457 | | | Mach O'Melley | 7 | Ft | Dexter Dunn | New trainer. Competitive in stronger fields and blinds go on today. Looms large. |
| 8 | 90 | | | Trompeur | 8 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Muffed both his stand starts. Outside of the gate the obvious drawback. Held. |
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| 9 | 725350 | | | Hunterton | 9 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Nothing went right at Gore. Jury's still out on his adaptability to grass track. |
| 10 | 030466 | | | Fun Sponge | 10 | Ft | Blair Orange | Fair without really threatening. Zealand Star 3rd now has more lustre. Consider. |
| 11 | 3799X4 | | | Reddington | 11 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Above expectations when resuming last weekend. Will look to build on that. |
| 12 | 068306 | | | Captain Thunderbolt | 12 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Freshened. Nice 3rd at Cromwell came after grass trial win. Deserves respect. |
| 13 | 0404 | | | Franco June | 13 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Couple of grass tilts have ended in tears. Smart Cromwell trial win though. |
| 14 | 8X0 | | | Thisladyrocks | U1 | Ft | Rory McIlwrick | Hard to get a line on this half-sister to Captain Dolmio. Needs confidence. |
| 15 | 00 | | | Lite Piccolo | U2 | Ft | | |
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| Best Bets: | Mach O'Melley (7), Azza (1), Captain Thunderbolt (12) | | Trainer Changes: | Mach O'Melley from Ray Faithful & Tracee Sherborne to Paul Ellis | | Gear Changes: | Captain Thunderbolt (12): BL-Off, SL-On, Easton Foxglove (2): BL-Off, SL-On, Mach O'Melley (7): BL-On, Trompeur (8): BL-Off
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| Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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| 1 | 08X | | | Magastey | 1 | Ft | Kimberly Butt(J) | Best of the rest behind super-impressive trial winner Feb 7. Out of his grade. |
| 2 | 0X5639 | | | Westy Boyz | 2 | Ft | Bronson Munro(J) | Removable deafeners come off. Placed in 4 of 11 starts on grass. Consider. |
| 3 | 978000 | | | Wandering Star | 3 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Unplaced in Young Stranger workout at Methven last weekend. Not fancied. |
| 4 | 609080 | | | Whataboyz | 4 | Ft | Ricky May | Struggling of late but did place both days of Waikouaiti meeting last season. |
| 5 | 338322 | | | Holdon Toyaspurs | 5 | Ft | John Morrison(J) | Bursting to win another race and will strip fitter after last Saturday. Liked. |
| 6 | 906557 | | | Lundqvist | 6 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Midrace stumble didn't help at Winton. Cheeky 5th on grass time before. F4s. |
| 7 | 0066P0 | | | Jedi Josh | 7 | Ft | Kirsty Adams | Reportedly struck in the head by a clod Feb 11. Making strides in 2 runs prior. |
| 8 | 889703 | | | Larch | 8 | Ft | | |
| 9 | 206900 | | | Cocktail Waiter | 9 | Ft | Craig Buchan | Got the shuffle on Saturday. 2nd in Gorilla Playboy trial here. Grass winner. |
| 10 | 098X09 | | | Ko Wrected | U1 | Ft | Alister Kyle | Slim pickings but can trot a bit when she puts it together. Late dab at Winton. |
| 11 | 800507 | | | Glenis Marie | U2 | Ft | Robert Anderson | More in and out than KFC drive-thru. Ran past half the field at Oamaru. Odds. |
| 12 | 385403 | | | Whatasista | U3 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Ragged at the business end last weekend but the effort went in. EW threat. |
| 13 | 920209 | | | Gorilla Playboy | U4 | Ft | Dexter Dunn | Couldn't sustain looping Oamaru run. Likes track, including recent trial win. |
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| Best Bets: | Holdon Toyaspurs (5), Whatasista (12), Gorilla Playboy (13) | | Best Mile Rate: | Wandering Star (2-09.1), Holdon Toyaspurs (2-10.7), Whatasista (2-12.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | | Star Trialist: | Magastey - 2nd of 7, N Cnty TOA, 07/02/18, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-27.7, 800m: 59.9, 400m: 29.7, Margins: 16 len, 3 1/4len, 22 len. | | Gear Changes: | Westy Boyz (2): RD-Off
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| Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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| 1 | 016090 | | | Texas Ruler | 1 | Ft | Peter Davis | Didn't beat the strongest lot at Forbury. Grass deeds don't inspire. Swerving. |
| 2 | 213000 | | | Clarendon Falcon | 2 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Capable on grass but comes to this as a standing start novice. Wanting odds. |
| 3 | 031078 | | | Allandale | 3 | Ft | Rory McIlwrick | In contention in last couple of races. 2nd to Triroyale Brigade in grass trial. |
| 4 | 609908 | | | Man I'm Good | 4 | Ft | | |
| 5 | 624391 | | | Homebush Lad | 5 | Ft | Matt Anderson(J) | Lowered colours of plunge horse at Rangiora. Push forward and give a sight. |
| 6 | 308327 | | | Leading The Way | 6 | Ft | Ricky May | Beat Rainy River & Texas Ruler in Methven workout last Sunday. Solid chance. |
| 7 | 51 | | | Arma Twospoons | 7 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Carried supporters through at Gore. Home track advantage. Plenty of upside. |
| 8 | 909X00 | | | The Edge Of Reason | 8 | Ft | Ben Laughton(J) | No fight from a cosy trip at Oamaru last weekend. Can't have on current form. |
| 9 | 257149 | | | Grace Burns | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Partial excuse last time. Consistent prior. Has won on wet grass track. Put in. |
| 10 | 120000 | | | Boomer | 10 | Ft | Dexter Dunn | Luckless at Oamaru and Dexter Dunn sticks. Lousy record on grass is the issue. |
| 11 | 964536 | | | Rainy River | 11 | Ft | Chris McDowell | No worldbeater but tries hard. 2nd in Leading The Way workout last weekend. |
| 12 | 321979 | | | Jacks N Jazz | U1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Pass mark in stronger field on Saturday. Ominous time before. Can rattle cages. |
| 13 | 893000 | | | Sky City King | U2 | Ft | Terry McMillan | Left on a limb and battled at Oamaru. Capable of better. Spice for your First 4. |
| 14 | 402650 | | | Passion Flower | U3 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Failed to stick after working into handy position Feb 17. Hard-pressed from UR. |
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| Best Bets: | Jacks N Jazz (12), Homebush Lad (5), Grace Burns (9), Leading The Way (6) | | Best Mile Rate: | Texas Ruler (2-03.7), Allandale (2-05.4), Rainy River (2-05.9) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | | Gear Changes: | Allandale (3): SL-On
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| 1 | 052150 | | | Archman | 1 | Ft | Rory McIlwrick | Rub of the green against him in stronger field at Winton. Can bounce back here. |
| 2 | 169570 | | | Lorretta Franco | 2 | Ft | | |
| 3 | 197X70 | | | Motu Speedy Star | 3 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Struggled 2nd up after scoring 2:03 MR trial win. Past winner here. Not today. |
| 4 | 900286 | | | Big Smoke | 4 | Ft | Alex Milne | Faded after receiving a tough trip at Gore. Placed at Waikouaiti before. Chance. |
| 5 | 049806 | | | Jay FM | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Contained on recent Otaki trip. Win on heavy grass track may be relevant factor. |
| 6 | 62706L | | | Tuherbs Two | 6 | Ft | Ellie Barron(J) | Building nicely in recent workouts. Record on grass and distance gets the tick. |
| 7 | 005905 | | | Pay Me Jimmy | 7 | Ft | | |
| 8 | 475X83 | | | Port Hanover | 8 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Purposeful 3rd from back in the field last start. Trained on track. Keep onside. |
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| 9 | 037070 | | | Game Changer | 9 | Ft | Peter Davis | Bobs up now and then and has placed here before. Thin end of First 4 only. |
| 10 | 860659 | | | Nerve Of Steel | 10 | Ft | Mikayla Lewis(J) | Wee freshener may work in his favour. Yet to fire on grass though. Tested. |
| 11 | X98290 | | | Honey Cullen | 11 | Ft | Brent Barclay | Predicting his best days isn't easy. His A-game would put him in the frame. |
| 12 | 518330 | | | His Royal Harness | 12 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Methven workout 3rd last Sunday. More good than bad on grass. Combos. |
| 13 | 355075 | | | Stompem | 13 | Ft | Dexter Dunn | Encouraging 5th with Dexter Dunn piloting at Rangiora. Will have admirers. |
| 14 | 252780 | | | Glenisthebettor | 14 | Ft | Robert Anderson | Got the shuffle-up at Oamaru. Probably has work cut out from draw. Risking. |
| 15 | X00267 | | | Blingiton | 15 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Finding the line in each of his last 3 races. Expect same with sweet conveyance. |
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| Best Bets: | Archman (1), Stompem (13), Honey Cullen (11), His Royal Harness (12) | | Best Mile Rate: | Nerve Of Steel (1-55.6), Port Hanover (1-57.3), Glenisthebettor (1-59.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | | Trainer Changes: | Pay Me Jimmy from Brett Gray to Paul Ellis |
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| Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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| 1 | 056X23 | | | Sarah Palin | 1 | Ft | Peter Davis | Going as well as ever and has won here. Will be handy and dig in for the fight. |
| 2 | 138005 | | | Stellar Success | 2 | Ft | Ricky May | Another past winner here who was starved of room in easier grade at Methven. |
| 3 | X21907 | | | Landora's Lassie | 3 | Ft | Kimberly Butt(J) | Ran 5th in Gorilla Playboy trial at Waikouaiti. Might well need the race. Risk. |
| 4 | 016250 | | | Imran Khan | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Blew his getaway at Oamaru and set off a Mark Mac punfest. Front foot today? |
| 5 | 15P990 | | | Paradise Spur | 5 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Notable change of driver. Will have to improve in leaps and bounds to figure. |
| 6 | 0040X0 | | | French Desire | 6 | Ft | Robin Swain | Unsighted in any public forum since Nov 30. Can operate fresh. Rain no bother. |
| 7 | X00085 | | | Leo's Gift | 7 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Spotted putting in a strong late dig behind Tijuana Taxi last Saturday. Roughie. |
| 8 | 385929 | | | Don't Look Back | 8 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Strong 2nd to Jean Sebastien. Slim pickings on grass overall. Hope at fair odds. |
| 9 | 248823 | | | Belmont's Greatest | 9 | Ft | Cameron Jones(J) | Chased Soney Beatt & Sarah Palin at Rangiora. There when whips are cracking. |
| 10 | 438996 | | | Moniburns | 10 | Ft | Brent Barclay | Needed the blowout last Sunday. Will strip fitter. Limited experience on grass. |
| 11 | 098PX0 | | | Barham Belle | 11 | Ft | John Morrison(J) | Rank outsider who galloped at the business last Saturday. In conditioning phase. |
| 12 | 32P1X0 | | | Kiwi Crusher | 12 | Ft | Dexter Dunn | Sliding blinds come off. Mistake maker when resuming. Quick improver for DD. |
| 13 | 9X8098 | | | Delestic | U1 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Reportedly choked down Jan 27. Willing 2nd to Topnotch Eagle in workout since. |
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| Best Bets: | Imran Khan (4), Sarah Palin (1), Belmont's Greatest (9), Leo's Gift (7) | | Best Mile Rate: | Sarah Palin (2-10.7), Paradise Spur (2-15.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | | Gear Changes: | Kiwi Crusher (12): SL-Off
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| 1 | 252771 | | | Unico Enchantress | 1 | Ft | Ben Hope(J) | Left no arguments with the manner of her Methven win. Massive threat again. |
| 2 | 9X0804 | | | Power Surge | 2 | Ft | Mark Hurrell(J) | More like her true worth at Gore. Sliding blinds go on. Leave out at your peril. |
| 3 | X98290 | | | Honey Cullen | 3 | Ft | | |
| 4 | 040633 | | | Mister Slick | 4 | Ft | Jeremy Markham(J) | Merit in his last three outings and has a good record on grass. Combos bait. |
| 5 | 961599 | | | To Ri Alby | 5 | Ft | Kimberly Butt(J) | Freshened and does go well that way. Yet to fire on grass though. Home track. |
| 6 | 909273 | | | Queen Of Glory | 6 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly(J) | In good touch and won't mind a bit of moisture. Trifecta and First 4 player. |
| 7 | 567631 | | | Hurricane Banner | 7 | Ft | Ellie Barron(J) | Deserved winner last Sunday in a welcome change of fortune. Go well again. |
| 8 | 095605 | | | Chief Kapai | 8 | Ft | | |
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| 9 | 937128 | | | Swap Over | 9 | Ft | Mikayla Lewis(J) | 2nd to The Bus in Methven w/out. Drawn to stalk and loves grass. Sliding blinds. |
| 10 | 143598 | | | Aveross Ferrari | 10 | Ft | Cameron Jones(J) | Gets the 10 saddlecloth for 3rd start in a row. Yet to figure on grass. Leaving. |
| 11 | 436221 | | | Two Ply | 11 | Ft | Matt Anderson(J) | Instant success in Brad Williamson's colours. Won't shirk the fight. Needed. |
| 12 | 650024 | | | Playboy Prince | 12 | Ft | Ben Laughton(J) | Two Ply and Unico Enchantress have had him covered. Pecking order holds. |
| 13 | 994391 | | | The Bull Pen | 13 | Ft | Bronson Munro(J) | All favours when clearing maidens. Quite a step up. Inclined to look elsewhere. |
| 14 | 073240 | | | Silver Dale | 14 | Ft | Tyler Dewe(J) | Let the side down last week. Coin toss to place on grass if he brings manners. |
| 15 | 870510 | | | Get The Rhythm | 15 | Ft | John Morrison(J) | Used gate speed to win at Motukarara. Hard-pressed to get amongst it here. |
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| Best Bets: | Unico Enchantress (1), Two Ply (11), Power Surge (2), Queen Of Glory (6) | | Best Mile Rate: | Playboy Prince (1-57.8), Power Surge (1-57.9), Aveross Ferrari (1-58.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | | Gear Changes: | Power Surge (2): SL-On, Swap Over (9): SL-On, To Ri Alby (5): BL-On, Two Ply (11): SL-On
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| 1 | | | | Official Cullen | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Locally-trained. Moderate trial and workout form. Qualified 3sec under time. |
| 2 | 325873 | | | Loissonya | 2 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly(J) | Honest filly with grass credentials. Inside alley means she must be considered. |
| 3 | 234563 | | | Bettors Atom | 3 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Chipping away solidly. Good 3rd in her only spin on grass. Rates for combos. |
| 4 | 39533 | | | McCawsome | 4 | Ft | Ricky May | Beaten in contentious circumstances on Waitangi Day. None more deserving. |
| 5 | 4 | | | Emoji | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Work-in-progress who found the line on debut. Lack of ringcraft is the concern. |
| 6 | 0X8090 | | | Grin For Gold | 6 | Ft | | |
| 7 | | | | Get It On | 7 | Ft | Dexter Dunn | Right on the bubble when qualifying last winter. Trial winner here Feb 11. EW. |
| 8 | 3 | | | Getarattleon | 8 | Ft | | |
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| 9 | | | | Mossdale Art | 9 | Ft | | |
| 10 | 0090 | | | Fresco Bromac | 10 | Ft | | |
| 11 | 5445 | | | Hedonist Franco | 11 | Ft | Ellie Barron(J) | Fair races without shooting the lights out. Dexter Dunn's choice is influential. |
| 12 | 64X020 | | | Duff McKagan | 12 | Ft | Rory McIlwrick | Galloped at Oamaru when forging to the lead. Gore 2nd proves he's no slouch. |
| 13 | 523083 | | | Tact Denzel | 13 | Ft | | |
| 14 | 826 | | | Gotta Get Court | 14 | Ft | | |
| 15 | 0 | | | Armstrong | 15 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Overraced at Oamaru. Qualified more than 6sec under time. Better with racing. |
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| Best Bets: | McCawsome (4), Get It On (7), Duff McKagan (12) | | Star Trialist: | Get It On - 1st of 5, Otago TOA, 11/02/18, 1800m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-29.7, 800m: 63.8, Margins: 1/2len, 1/2len, 1/2len. |
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| Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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| 1 | 000006 | | | Castleton Tui | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Placed in both her starts at this venue but thoroughly out of her depth today. |
| 2 | 88X000 | | | My Amour | 2 | Ft | Josh Kennett(J) | Couple of early mistakes rubbed him out at Oamaru. Needs much easier race. |
| 3 | 411129 | | | Playboy's Brother | 3 | Ft | Dexter Dunn | Off stride at the business end last Saturday. Freegoer drawn to provide cheek. |
| 4 | 837568 | | | Pyramid Magic | 4 | Ft | Ricky May | Ho-hum 8th at Oamaru. Key driver change not enough to stir our interest. Held. |
| 5 | 163497 | | | Valmagne | 5 | Ft | Matt Anderson(J) | Ticks the boxes if he can find anything like his best form. Rain is a big boost. |
| 6 | 212512 | | | Smokey Mac | 6 | Ft | Brent Barclay | Doing a tremendous job for his connections. First mobile. Won't die wondering. |
| 7 | 002703 | | | Sundons Flyer | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Nice pipeopener when 3rd last Saturday. Blair Orange hops on. Stays in the mix. |
| 8 | 475354 | | | Jen Jaccka | 8 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Like the way she rolled home at Gore. Still believe she's sharper on the grit. |
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| 9 | 232329 | | | Monty Python | 9 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Redoubtable stayer who found it too tough off 40m last time. Awkward draw. |
| 10 | 822124 | | | Alderbeck | 10 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Bonny mare makes grass track debut. Sure to be there when it counts. On top. |
| 11 | 106008 | | | I've Got This | U1 | Ft | Daniel Reardon | Broke seeking room at Gore and bad actor again last Sunday. Can't have him. |
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| Best Bets: | Alderbeck (10), Valmagne (5), Smokey Mac (6), Sundons Flyer (7) | | Best Mile Rate: | Valmagne (1-55.8), Monty Python (2-00.3), Alderbeck (2-02.2) [races less or equal 2000m] |
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| 1 | 602909 | | | Erin Jaccka | 1 | Ft | Brent Barclay | Off her game. Didn't show enough at Gore to tickle our interest. Stretched. |
| 2 | 957326 | | | Motu Time To Shine | 2 | Ft | Dexter Dunn | Middle-of-the-road in Oamaru Cup. This is big drop in class. Must respect. |
| 3 | 171900 | | | Raphoe | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Beat a few home last Sunday. Uphill struggle to make further improvement. |
| 4 | 257873 | | | Augusta(AUS) | 4 | Ft | Ricky May | Solid 4yo turning in honest shifts. Couple of rivals might have his measure. |
| 5 | 007109 | | | Mr Midnight | 5 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Outclassed in a better field at Oamaru. Rain is a plus for him. Longer odds. |
| 6 | 276453 | | | Santanna's Rocket | 6 | Ft | | |
| 7 | 178505 | | | Fiery Ferret | 7 | Ft | Rory McIlwrick | Pass mark Feb 17 without all favours. Going better than quick glance suggests. |
| 8 | 095605 | | | Chief Kapai | 8 | Ft | | |
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| 9 | 382018 | | | Mighty Empire | 9 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Poor start put paid to her in Oamaru Cup. Stats say she's a coin toss to place. |
| 10 | 341658 | | | Idealistic Lass | 10 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Grass specialist who held her ground at Winton. Gear change. Can play a part. |
| 11 | 609908 | | | Man I'm Good | 11 | Ft | Alister Kyle | Saves his best for this surface but struggling to recapture worthwhile form. |
| 12 | 437513 | | | Doc Seelster | 12 | Ft | Daniel Reardon | Home track 5yo doing a great job to date. Follows speed and finishes hard. |
| 13 | 783337 | | | Highland Reign | 13 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly(J) | Nice 7th in Breeders Stakes. Grows a leg on wet grass tracks. Royal show. |
| 14 | 566291 | | | Vera's Delight | 14 | Ft | Brendon McLellan | Rolled over the top to score at Oamaru. Doesn't win out of turn. Minor spoils. |
| 15 | 540018 | | | Red Terror | 15 | Ft | | |
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| Best Bets: | Highland Reign (13), Fiery Ferret (7), Motu Time To Shine (2), Idealistic Lass (10) | | Best Mile Rate: | Erin Jaccka (1-53.9), Mighty Empire (1-57.4), Augusta(AUS) (1-59.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | | Gear Changes: | Idealistic Lass (10): SL-Off, BL-On, Mr Midnight (5): BL-On
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