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| 1 | 094096 | | | Red River Lochee | 1 | Ft | John McDermott | Spent petrol to work to the lead on Saturday and beaten less than 4L. F4 fringe. |
| 2 | 600607 | | | Gerald | 2 | Ft | Gavin Cook | He couldn't do it at both ends in equivalent race on 1st day. Looking elsewhere. |
| 3 | 100000 | | | Classie Regal | 3 | Ft | Mike Stratford | Soundly beaten by Hot Off The Press on the weekend. Likely to struggle again. |
| 4 | 060060 | | | Caesar Rocks | 4 | Ft | Graham Sinnamon | Positive from inside alley here but no resistance when acid went on. No thanks. |
| 5 | 890062 | | | Pegasus Kommander | 5 | Ft | Sheldon Murtha | Rounded off strongly after tardy getaway on 1st day. Should acquit himself well. |
| 6 | 092737 | | | Queen Of Glory | 6 | Ft | Sheryl Wigg | Pass mark when midfield to Hurricane Banner. One to consider for minor spoils. |
| 7 | 904884 | | | Veneto | 7 | Ft | Barry White | Held 4th from near-enough trip on Saturday. Will need to dig deeper to win this. |
| 8 | 362214 | | | Two Ply | 8 | Ft | Graeme Anderson | Cheeky bid after copping horror trip on the weekend. Huge threat if unscathed. |
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| 9 | 780000 | | | Alexy | 9 | Ft | | |
| 10 | 009135 | | | Russian Express | 10 | Ft | Alan Edge | Peaked on his effort on Saturday after looming large on the corner. Keep onside. |
| 11 | 00X700 | | | Eastwood Chieftain | 11 | Ft | Blair Wilmott | Just followed them round from same draw on the weekend. Well out of touch. |
| 12 | 482104 | | | Romanite | 12 | Ft | Neil Munro | Fresh legs to the meeting and always worth a look in amateur grade. Respect. |
| 13 | 833370 | | | Highland Reign | 13 | Ft | Cheree Wigg | Didn't get rub of the green on Saturday. Easier assignment. Can swamp them. |
| 14 | 080098 | | | Earthbound | 14 | Ft | Mike Love | Spotted putting in some nice late work on 1st day. Shot at thin end of First 4. |
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| Best Bets: | Highland Reign (13), Two Ply (8), Romanite (12), Queen Of Glory (6) | | Best Mile Rate: | Romanite (1-57.4), Earthbound (1-57.8), Russian Express (1-59.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | | Gear Changes: | Red River Lochee (1): RD-Off, Two Ply (8): SL-Off, BL-On, Veneto (7): SL-On
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| 1 | 080 | | | Robbie Royale | 1 | Ft | Dexter Dunn | Broke multiple times when tried on grass at Gore. Recent 2700m workout win. |
| 2 | 536232 | | | My Eyre | 2 | Ft | Peter Davis | All around the honey jar. Late clear on 1st day. Eyre has his eye on the prize. |
| 3 | | | | Gentle Gen | 3 | Ft | | |
| 4 | 000 | | | Ken's Dream | 4 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Unsighted after breaking in grass debut at Orari. Needs confidence-builder. |
| 5 | 364707 | | | Still Eyre | 5 | Ft | Ricky Allen | Mistakes creeping into his game. Patience wearing thin but this field thin too. |
| 6 | 07X | | | Cosmic Sun | 6 | Ft | Ricky May | Extensive grounding. Won tame Orari workout on Feb 10. Market your guide. |
| 7 | 066005 | | | Miss Bamboocha | 7 | Ft | Alex Milne | Late break made no difference to her placing on Saturday. Manners the worry. |
| 8 | 000473 | | | Thunder Buddy | U1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Always had his share of ability and coming to it now. Leave out at your peril. |
| 9 | P70070 | | | Bonny Reece | U2 | Ft | Kirstin Barclay | Yet to behave and maintain her gait in 6 starts. Others are safer propositions. |
| 10 | 80P003 | | | Spur Me On Gently | U3 | Ft | | |
| 11 | 05P300 | | | Wait For Success | U4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Self-destructed on Saturday. Key today is Blair Orange taking the reins. Cover. |
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| Best Bets: | Thunder Buddy (8), My Eyre (2), Wait For Success (11), Still Eyre (5) | | Trainer Changes: | Cosmic Sun from Donald Taylor to Kevin Brosnahan | | Gear Changes: | Bonny Reece (9): RD-On, Cosmic Sun (6): P-On
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| Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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| 1 | 602084 | | | Pembrook Blue | 1 | Ft | Dexter Dunn | Fair job coming from tough spot on Saturday. Can capitalise on coveted ace. |
| 2 | X08000 | | | Benz Buy | 2 | Ft | John Morrison(J) | Late scratched after pre-start melee on weekend. Won tame trial here Feb 11. |
| 3 | 0X7866 | | | Bring Back Buck | 3 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Had his chance and just whacked away behind Lis Amore. Strips fitter though. |
| 4 | 002087 | | | The Doorman | 4 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Twice placed on grass from helpful draws. Needs to lift on his 1st day effort. |
| 5 | 745800 | | | Givemewhatineed | 5 | Ft | Ricky May | Form is on the slide. Stewards' warning after tossing his toys Feb 17. On faith. |
| 6 | 795688 | | | Lady's Lass | 6 | Ft | | |
| 7 | 304662 | | | Fun Sponge | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Fought all the way to the line on Saturday. Repeat effort puts her in the frame. |
| 8 | 750002 | | | The Jandel Machine | 8 | Ft | Peter Davis | Much-improved after calling the shots from the ace. Swing in draws is a knock. |
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| 9 | 554099 | | | Franco Toddy | 9 | Ft | Chris McDowell | Working early softened him up 1st day. Follows out leading contender. F4 sniff. |
| 10 | 476077 | | | Azza | 10 | Ft | Robert Anderson | Wasn't that far away in blanket finish on Saturday. One to spice up your combos. |
| 11 | 826035 | | | Matai Jetstar | U1 | Ft | Alex Milne | Foul mood on the weekend but did round off after being banished to UR. Put in. |
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| Best Bets: | Pembrook Blue (1), Fun Sponge (7), Matai Jetstar (11), Azza (10) |
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| Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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| 1 | 675 | | | Driftin Away | 1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Mobile novice who was a clear improver when tried on grass at Oamaru. F4 sniff. |
| 2 | 908 | | | Trompeur | 2 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Eyecatcher on Saturday when he made up many lengths in the straight. Nice odds. |
| 3 | 258737 | | | Loissonya | 3 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly(J) | Placed three times on grass but hoped to see more fight on the 1st day. Tested. |
| 4 | 745 | | | Complete Package | 4 | Ft | Brent Barclay | Pass mark from wide draw at Winton. Fit enough to put his best on the deck. |
| 5 | 4576 | | | Mach O'Melley | 5 | Ft | Dexter Dunn | Took a while to find the lead on Saturday before being reeled in. Can improve. |
| 6 | 04045 | | | Franco June | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Dug deep for close 5th after midrace move on the 1st day. Won't die wondering. |
| 7 | 89 | | | Matinee Idol | 7 | Ft | Hamish Hunter | Stiff debut. Possible soft palate issue detected at Oamaru. Listen for updates. |
| 8 | 900709 | | | For Regal | 8 | Ft | Alex Milne | Failed to muster on the weekend and comes up with outside alley. No thanks. |
| 9 | 8X00 | | | Thisladyrocks | U1 | Ft | Rory McIlwrick | Work-in-progress who badly needs a confidence-builder. Happy to take notes. |
| 10 | 7 | | | Bobbie's Medley | U2 | Ft | Kimberly Butt(J) | Won Feb 11 trial at this venue before encouraging debut. Can't be overlooked. |
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| Best Bets: | Mach O'Melley (5), Trompeur (2), Complete Package (4), Franco June (6) | | Gear Changes: | Bobbie's Medley (10): FD-Off, RD-On, Thisladyrocks (9): BL-Off
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| Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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| 1 | 130008 | | | Clarendon Falcon | 1 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Missed away in his first standing start Feb 24. Can't miss a beat here. Benched. |
| 2 | 245700 | | | Groomsman | 2 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Going better than quick form glance shows. Handicapping special as winner of 8. |
| 3 | 31078P | | | Allandale | 3 | Ft | Rory McIlwrick | Broken near-side hopple ended his day on the weekend. Odds could be fruity. |
| 4 | 645365 | | | Rainy River | 4 | Ft | Chris McDowell | Pass mark after striking interference on 1st day. Crumb nibbler. Happy to risk. |
| 5 | 571493 | | | Grace Burns | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Overcame early break to register a strong 3rd here. Expect another honest bid. |
| 6 | X22P71 | | | Dying To See You | 6 | Ft | Dexter Dunn | Smart win after being caught in traffic on Oamaru grass. Can handle grade rise. |
| 7 | 732400 | | | Silver Dale | 7 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Couple of clunkers on grass lately, including here on the 1st day. Stretched. |
| 8 | 243919 | | | Homebush Lad | 8 | Ft | Matt Anderson(J) | Little resistance when put to the sword on Saturday. Minor spoils preferred. |
| 9 | 930006 | | | Sky City King | U1 | Ft | Terry McMillan | Doing his best work late in the game on 1st day. Value runner for your First 4. |
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| Best Bets: | Groomsman (2), Grace Burns (5), Dying To See You (6), Sky City King (9) | | Best Mile Rate: | Allandale (2-05.4), Rainy River (2-05.9), Homebush Lad (2-07.2) [races between 2401m and 2799m] |
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| Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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| 1 | 527809 | | | Glenisthebettor | 1 | Ft | Robert Anderson | Draw had a big bearing on the 1st day. Thin end of First 4 best in this line-up. |
| 2 | 498065 | | | Jay FM | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Led and overhauled on the weekend. Inside draw and Blair Orange. Keep safe. |
| 3 | 550752 | | | Stompem | 3 | Ft | Dexter Dunn | One of the runs of the day on Saturday. Rattles cages if close on the corner. |
| 4 | 002677 | | | Blingiton | 4 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Middle-of-the-pack behind Big Smoke. Draw and smaller field helps. Value. |
| 5 | 636421 | | | Lis Amore | 5 | Ft | Rory McIlwrick | Richly-deserved winner on 1st day of the meeting. Minor spoils look best today. |
| 6 | 099087 | | | Man I'm Good | 6 | Ft | Alister Kyle | Nothing finished faster in his race on Saturday. Drops in grade. Rates highly. |
| 7 | 006X80 | | | Magnetic Watch | 7 | Ft | Robin Swain | Unable to sustain his effort at Gore. Slim pickings on grass and overall. Held. |
| 8 | 888391 | | | Honour Scroll | 8 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Showed ticker at Winton against an admittedly thin field. DD chooses Stompem. |
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| 9 | 370706 | | | Game Changer | 9 | Ft | Peter Davis | Unable to capitalise from same cosy draw on 1st day. Win would be a surprise. |
| 10 | 954909 | | | Northview Betta | 10 | Ft | Brent Barclay | Not doing enough in recent times to bring us into his camp. Looking elsewhere. |
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| Best Bets: | Stompem (3), Man I'm Good (6), Blingiton (4), Jay FM (2) | | Best Mile Rate: | Glenisthebettor (1-59.5), Man I'm Good (2-00.9), Stompem (2-05.3) [races less or equal 2000m] |
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| 1 | 383223 | | | Holdon Toyaspurs | 1 | Ft | John Morrison(J) | Usually finds one or two too sharp at the business end. In this for a long way. |
| 2 | 040X05 | | | French Desire | 2 | Ft | Robin Swain | Well above expectations when resuming here. Longer journey is likely to test. |
| 3 | 488230 | | | Belmont's Greatest | 3 | Ft | | |
| 4 | 380056 | | | Stellar Success | 4 | Ft | Ricky May | Hard to tip for or against based on her 6th to Delestic. Doubt she can win it. |
| 5 | 090807 | | | Whataboyz | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Got the stitch in easier grade on the weekend. Placed on this day last season. |
| 6 | X56398 | | | Westy Boyz | 6 | Ft | | |
| 7 | 5P9902 | | | Paradise Spur | 7 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Finished attractively to beat all but Delestic. Consistency isn't his long suit. |
| 8 | 704403 | | | Bono Hest | 8 | Ft | | |
| 9 | 56X233 | | | Sarah Palin | 9 | Ft | Peter Davis | Cashpoint machine on four legs when it comes to grass at this level. Needed. |
| 10 | 780005 | | | Wandering Star | 10 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly(J) | Chipped away to make back end of judge's call on 1st day. Tested from draw. |
| 11 | 03221 | | | Picketts Ridge | 11 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Build to deserved win on the Gore grass. Upside but far from finished article. |
| 12 | 859297 | | | Don't Look Back | 12 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Not going quite as well as she can. Slim pickings on grass. First 4 fringe. |
| 13 | 005072 | | | Glenis Marie | U1 | Ft | Robert Anderson | Gorilla Playboy needed whole straight to worry her out of it on weekend. Put in. |
| 14 | 202091 | | | Gorilla Playboy | U2 | Ft | Dexter Dunn | Dexter coaxed and kidded him to thick end of the purse in a lower grade. Place. |
| 15 | 854030 | | | Whatasista | U3 | Ft | | |
| 16 | 98X090 | | | Ko Wrected | U4 | Ft | Alister Kyle | Wrecked it for herself by galloping out of contention day one. Can't trust her. |
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| Best Bets: | Sarah Palin (9), Holdon Toyaspurs (1), Glenis Marie (13), Gorilla Playboy (14) | | Best Mile Rate: | Holdon Toyaspurs (2-06.9), Stellar Success (2-07.4), Sarah Palin (2-07.4) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | | Gear Changes: | Whataboyz (5): FD-Off, SL-Off, RD-On, BL-On
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| 1 | 615990 | | | To Ri Alby | 1 | Ft | Kimberly Butt(J) | Hampered and left wide 1100m from home on Saturday. Needs a change of luck. |
| 2 | 406336 | | | Mister Slick | 2 | Ft | Jeremy Markham(J) | Had every show and came up short on the 1st day. Strips fitter. Crumbs only. |
| 3 | 371283 | | | Swap Over | 3 | Ft | | |
| 4 | 435989 | | | Aveross Ferrari | 4 | Ft | Matt Anderson(J) | Will appreciate the better draw but major turnaround required to play a part. |
| 5 | 578450 | | | Misty Memory | 5 | Ft | Chelsea Faithful(J) | Mostly struggling since clearing maiden ranks. Stronger case for others here. |
| 6 | 705108 | | | Get The Rhythm | 6 | Ft | Ben Laughton(J) | Searching question asked and answered on the weekend. Distance the worry. |
| 7 | 765843 | | | Pat Campbell | 7 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly(J) | Dug in for the fight in amateur drivers' grade on Saturday. Minor spoils best. |
| 8 | 75X833 | | | Port Hanover | 8 | Ft | John Morrison(J) | Good job 1st day when 3rd to Big Smoke. Marble Fairy again unkind. Combos. |
| 9 | 833370 | | | Highland Reign | 9 | Ft | | |
| 10 | 219792 | | | Jacks N Jazz | U1 | Ft | Mark Hurrell(J) | Black booker here after being castled early. Won't take any harm. Looks large. |
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| Best Bets: | Jacks N Jazz (10), Port Hanover (8) | | Best Mile Rate: | Pat Campbell (1-59.9), Aveross Ferrari (2-05.1) [races between 2401m and 2799m] |
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| 1 | 8X0000 | | | My Amour | U1 | Ft | Josh Kennett(J) | Tossed his toys behind the mobile on Saturday. Sure to be the despised outsider. |
| 2 | 111294 | | | Playboy's Brother | 1 | 10 | Dexter Dunn | Chiming in with purpose when things went awry on the weekend. Cheeky bid. |
| 3 | 634976 | | | Valmagne | 1 | 20 | Ricky May | Very disappointing behind Smokey Mac. Ricky May takes the reins. On faith. |
| 4 | 604586 | | | Golden Gate | U1 | 20 | Rory McIlwrick | Yet to place on grass but only 1.5L from the winner at Gore. Loves this trip. |
| 5 | 753542 | | | Jen Jaccka | 1 | 30 | Nathan Williamson | Her and Smokey Mac spaced the others on Saturday. Take a power of beating. |
| 6 | 027039 | | | Sundons Flyer | 2 | 30 | Blair Orange | On the back foot 1st day after early blunder. Solid combos play with manners. |
| 7 | 532405 | | | Pegasus Dream | 3 | 30 | Matthew Williamson | Close 3rd to Stylish Duke in Orari workout Feb 10. Excels fresh. Keep very safe. |
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| Best Bets: | Jen Jaccka (5), Sundons Flyer (6), Golden Gate (4), Pegasus Dream (7) | | Best Mile Rate: | Pegasus Dream (2-05.0), Golden Gate (2-06.7), Valmagne (2-07.8) [races greater or equal 2800m] |
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| 1 | 51P264 | | | Machjagger | 1 | Ft | Brent Barclay | Acquitted herself well in Gore and Invercargill Cups. Royal show from the ace. |
| 2 | 416580 | | | Idealistic Lass | 2 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Prepared to put Saturday's battling effort down to the off track. Combos spice. |
| 3 | 855263 | | | Calendar Girlz | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Placed from similarly good draw at Oamaru. Expect another honest account. |
| 4 | 002861 | | | Big Smoke | 4 | Ft | Alex Milne | Cashed a sweet trip on the 1st day. Likes the track. Tested against this lot. |
| 5 | 521504 | | | Archman | 5 | Ft | | |
| 6 | 071094 | | | Mr Midnight | 6 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Closed off strongly to claim 4th to Erin Jaccka. Minor spoils look best for him. |
| 7 | 785053 | | | Fiery Ferret | 7 | Ft | Rory McIlwrick | Momentarily looked like he might win on the weekend. Primed to pounce. EW. |
| 8 | 662915 | | | Vera's Delight | 8 | Ft | Brendon McLellan | Worked home strongly to make the judge's call here. Can never count her out. |
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| 9 | 060017 | | | Jakira | 9 | Ft | | |
| 10 | 232X60 | | | Indiana Dreaming | 10 | Ft | Robin Swain | Stewards' warning after tossing her toys at Winton. Improver if in better mood. |
| 11 | 600041 | | | Tiziano | 11 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Smart judges collected at Oamaru. Favourites should have her covered. Risking. |
| 12 | 083271 | | | Leading The Way | 12 | Ft | Ricky May | Clung on to beat the mighty impressive Jacks N Jazz. Supporting role looks best. |
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| Best Bets: | Machjagger (1), Fiery Ferret (7), Calendar Girlz (3), Leading The Way (12) | | Best Mile Rate: | Tiziano (1-56.0), Leading The Way (1-57.6), Idealistic Lass (2-00.7) [races less or equal 2000m] |
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