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| 1 | 509944 | | | Pay Master | 1 | Ft | Jeff Darby | Solid performances to open northern career. Right in contention from one. |
| 2 | 708049 | | | Comic Book Hero | 2 | Ft | Logan Darby | Safely contained in northern debut off this draw. He'll be at generous money. |
| 3 | 485488 | | | The Persuader | 3 | Ft | Sheryl Wigg | Having first Amateurs run since arriving north for T Vince/S Wigg combo. Rates. |
| 4 | 346752 | | | Lynton Creek | 4 | Ft | Colleen Negus | Beaten a pencil line at Stratford after a sound effort at New Plymouth. Place. |
| 5 | 09321P | | | Atom Hanover | 5 | Ft | Warren Rich | Forget 22Feb episode. Comfortable Manawatu victory 15Feb. Don't discount. |
| 6 | 968145 | | | R Gee Three | 6 | Ft | Rodney Frampton | Running on in both assignments after 25Jan success. Good each way prospect. |
| 7 | 711886 | | | Redmaro | 7 | Ft | Cheree Wigg | Didn't threaten off similar draw last time. Odds will be enticing this evening. |
| 8 | 223253 | | | Scanreco Bay | 8 | Ft | Nigel Chalmers | Worn down into third 22Feb. Racing well but faces another awkward draw. Danger. |
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| 9 | 474322 | | | Poppy Drayton | 9 | Ft | Steve Phillips | Valiant attempt in 22Feb defeat. Knocking on the door for a win. Major player. |
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| Best Bets: | The Persuader (3), Pay Master (1), Poppy Drayton (9), R Gee Three (6) | | Best Mile Rate: | Pay Master (1-56.7), The Persuader (1-57.4), Redmaro (1-58.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | | Gear Changes: | Redmaro (7): SL-Off, BL-On, The Persuader (3): SL-On
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| 1 | 7 | | | Lacey's Lad | 1 | Ft | Brent Mangos | Heavily supported when run down in Auckland debut. Must be given another chance. |
| 2 | 533 | | | Ideal Star | 2 | Ft | Joshua Dickie | Solid Auckland placings after game debut on this track. Well in commission. |
| 3 | 665 | | | Power Dreaming | 3 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Found the line okay at Auckland 16Feb. An improving 2yo. Place & combos. |
| 4 | 406433 | | | Inforthefight | 4 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Produced another bold third at this venue a fortnight ago. An upset prospect. |
| 5 | 5368X | | | Scherger Chief | 5 | Ft | Dylan Ferguson(J) | Readied for tonight's resumption with a nice recent workout victory. Each way. |
| 6 | | | | The Coordinator | 6 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Well related American Ideal newcomer. Trialing strongly. Will have admirers. |
| 7 | 468786 | | | Bettor Edition | 7 | Ft | John Robinson | Hard to recommend against some of these from tonight's draw. An outside chance. |
| 8 | 4 | | | Shanway | 8 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Sound introduction to racing two weeks back. Quinella, Trifecta & First4 hope. |
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| 9 | 064P4 | | | For Tony | 9 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Did well off a bad draw 22Feb. Drawn to get a soft trip tonight. Combos runner. |
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| Best Bets: | Lacey's Lad (1), Ideal Star (2), The Coordinator (6), Scherger Chief (5) | | Star Trialist: | The Coordinator - 1st of 4, HR Waikato, 21/10/16, 2200m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-49.3, 800m: 58.5, 400m: 27.9, Margins: 5 len, 6 1/2len, 13 len. | | Gear Changes: | Ideal Star (2): P-On, Scherger Chief (5): SL-Off
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| 1 | 44X335 | | | Cherokee Warrior | 1 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Finished boldly a fortnight ago. Warrants serious consideration from ideal draw. |
| 2 | 573137 | | | Sea Of Gold | 2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Mixed Auckland results after a powerful victory at this venue. Each way claims. |
| 3 | 621 | | | Racketeers Boy | 3 | Ft | David Butcher | Built nicely to his 22Feb maiden success. Will handle grade rise. Can double up. |
| 4 | 046318 | | | Willedu | 4 | Ft | Nathan Delany(J) | Didn't fire at Stratford on Sunday. Tenacious win this track 25Jan. Rough show. |
| 5 | X89174 | | | Dun It Bad | 5 | Ft | Philip Butcher | Stout performance when close up in 4th 22Feb. Include in combos permutations. |
| 6 | 624727 | | | Kiwi Tintin | 6 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher(J) | Sat parked & faded 8Feb. Unlucky when runner up at Gate Pa. Can't be discounted. |
| 7 | 085319 | | | Highview Illusion | 7 | Ft | Kyle Marshall | Brings mixed form north to new trainer. He'll be at tempting odds in this field. |
| 8 | 51X86 | | | Helena Ideal | 8 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Shown good improvement through both runs to open campaign. Danger despite draw. |
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| 9 | 34X524 | | | Ultimate Angel | 9 | Ft | Tony Cameron(J) | Should appreciate escaping Auckland company for tonight's assignment. Big show. |
| 10 | 5PX921 | | | The Hawke | U1 | Ft | Brent Mangos | Decimated 15Feb Manawatu rivals after a solid 2nd there 13Feb. A place chance. |
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| Best Bets: | Ultimate Angel (9), Cherokee Warrior (1), Sea Of Gold (2), Racketeers Boy (3) | | Best Mile Rate: | Kiwi Tintin (1-58.6), Highview Illusion (1-58.8), Sea Of Gold (1-59.0) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | | Trainer Changes: | Highview Illusion from Graeme Anderson to Rod MacKenzie | | Gear Changes: | Ultimate Angel (9): SL-Off, BL-On
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| Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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| 1 | 509 | | | Kundana Gold | 1 | Ft | Kyle Marshall | Hard to have on career form to date. Ace draw is an assist. An outside chance. |
| 2 | 620X | | | Ally Mae | 2 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Fresh. Runner up in latest workout. Good Auckland 2nd 15Sep. Definite contender. |
| 3 | 656 | | | Wynberg Jewel | 3 | Ft | David Butcher | Ran home boldly in 22Feb assignment. Could bolster Trifecta & First4 dividends. |
| 4 | | | | Rock N Shard | 4 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Rocknroll Hanover debutante. Trial & workout form alright. Cover in combo bets. |
| 5 | 47548 | | | Pocket Miss | 5 | Ft | | |
| 6 | 7X | | | Hughies Sister | 6 | Ft | Joshua Dickie | Runner up in both workouts in lead up to resumption. Will attract solid support. |
| 7 | 635X2 | | | Better Be Donna | 7 | Ft | Stephen Argue | Dashed home when narrowly beaten fresh 22Feb. Big chance on natural improvement. |
| 8 | 562 | | | Drizella | 8 | Ft | Philip Butcher | Found the line purposefully in 22Feb defeat. Tougher draw tonight. Place show. |
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| 9 | 7 | | | Arden's Silhouette | 9 | Ft | | |
| 10 | 773 | | | Womeninleague | 10 | Ft | Alicia Harrison(J) | Debuted in north with a stout Stratford placing on Sunday. Should have admirers. |
| 11 | 63454X | | | You'reluckytohaveme | 11 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Produced many sound runs last term campaign. Quinella's, Trifecta's & First4's. |
| 12 | 096069 | | | Sarabi | U1 | Ft | Fergus Schumacher(J) | Form recommendations aren't strong. She'll be an outsider in betting markets. |
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| Best Bets: | Hughies Sister (6), Ally Mae (2), Better Be Donna (7), Womeninleague (10) | | Trainer Changes: | Arden's Silhouette from Brent Mangos to Graeme Rogerson | | Gear Changes: | Hughies Sister (6): BL-On, Kundana Gold (1): RD-Off, P-On, Sarabi (12): SL-Off
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| Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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| 1 | 345341 | | | Yasmine Bromac | 1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Backed up some nice runs at this venue with a good Auckland victory. Win hope. |
| 2 | 893960 | | | Missinmemate | 2 | Ft | Brent Mangos | Safely held at Auckland since bold placing there 19Jan. To be taken on trust. |
| 3 | 955294 | | | Franco Lennox | 3 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Fair Stratford attempt on Sunday. Mixing form. One for longer odds this evening. |
| 4 | P40264 | | | Ardent Lustre | 4 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher(J) | Bold Manawatu efforts after gallant run in defeat on this track. Each way show. |
| 5 | 04248X | | | Sheza Springfield | 5 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Workout form in lead up would suggest a bold return to racing. Place prospect. |
| 6 | 217161 | | | Somewhereinbrooklyn | 6 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Flashed home to dead heat a fortnight ago. Races well at this venue. Big threat. |
| 7 | 861403 | | | Destined For Heaven | 7 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Brave placing after working hard in 22Feb appearance. One of the main chances. |
| 8 | 137331 | | | Queen Lostris | 8 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Sure to garner heavy support after a dominant Auckland success 16Feb. Top pick. |
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| 9 | 441663 | | | Stars Delight | 9 | Ft | David Butcher | Ran home well to place in last Sunday's Stratford outing. Odds will be generous. |
| 10 | 677129 | | | Spare Change | 10 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Capitulated at New Plymouth. Solid Gate Pa 2nd. Won nicely at Waipa. Upset hope. |
| 11 | 041558 | | | Major Classic | 11 | Ft | Philip Butcher | Sound efforts since scoring at Thames. Best form has been on grass. Danger. |
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| Best Bets: | Queen Lostris (8), Destined For Heaven (7), Yasmine Bromac (1), Ardent Lustre (4) | | Best Mile Rate: | Spare Change (1-57.6), Queen Lostris (1-58.2), Stars Delight (1-59.2) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | | Gear Changes: | Missinmemate (2): SL-Off, BL-On
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| 1 | 26X576 | | | Aoraki | 1 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Fair attempts to open this preparation. Cover on combination tickets tonight. |
| 2 | 53X315 | | | Malabar Spur | 2 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Got going too late 8Feb. Comprehensive victory at Gate Pa. Each way chance. |
| 3 | 723255 | | | Oto Invasion | 3 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Safely held in last two appearances. Gritty placing prior 3 starts. Rough show. |
| 4 | 13080X | | | I'm Just Awesome | 4 | Ft | James Stormont | Resuming. Runner up in latest workout. Manners will be key. Don't treat lightly. |
| 5 | 7546D6 | | | Sir Henry Castleton | 5 | Ft | Alicia Harrison(J) | He's been mixing form recently. He'll be at lucrative odds this evening on that. |
| 6 | 6X2054 | | | Saint Michel | U1 | Ft | Trent Lethaby(J) | Produced a sound performance a fortnight ago. Quinella, Trifecta & First4 hope. |
| 7 | 393843 | | | Monseigneur | 1 | 10 | Fergus Schumacher(J) | Placed in 3 of last 4 outings at this venue. Comes in to combos calculations. |
| 8 | 774953 | | | Danke | 2 | 10 | Geoff Martin | Returned to form with a bold Stratford placing on Sunday. Rough place claims. |
| 9 | 310741 | | | Credit Master | 3 | 10 | Andrew Neal | Should've taken confidence from determined win 22Feb. Certainly can double up. |
| 10 | PXD485 | | | Franco Nadal | U1 | 10 | Dylan Ferguson(J) | Galloped in all appearances this campaign. Threat with 100% manners. Longshot. |
| 11 | 4302P3 | | | Shay Scott | U2 | 10 | Nicky Chilcott | Game placings in last two starts on home track. Adds to complex puzzle. Danger. |
| 12 | 253431 | | | Trouble Giero | 1 | 35 | Todd Macfarlane | Will attract heavy support after an authoritative mid-February Manawatu victory. |
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| Best Bets: | Trouble Giero (12), Credit Master (9), Shay Scott (11), I'm Just Awesome (4) | | Best Mile Rate: | Oto Invasion (2-05.5), Danke (2-05.8), Saint Michel (2-05.9) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | | Gear Changes: | Franco Nadal (10): BL-On, I'm Just Awesome (4): HH-Off, BL-Off, RD-On
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| 1 | 70PX08 | | | Shapeshifter | 1 | Ft | Fergus Schumacher(J) | Form recommendations this preparation aren't strong. Her odds will reflect that. |
| 2 | 980358 | | | The C E O | 2 | Ft | Philip Butcher | Mixed efforts in latest grass track assignments. Could spice up combo payouts. |
| 3 | 555042 | | | Idealistic | 3 | Ft | James Stormont | Finished stoutly when runner up 22Feb. Quinella, Trifecta & First4 hope again. |
| 4 | 916669 | | | Tahlia Franco | 4 | Ft | Luke Whittaker(J) | Hasn't threatened since her Thames success. She'll be at lucrative odds tonight. |
| 5 | 519950 | | | Rock N Roll Patron | 5 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Hampered in New Plymouth outing. Running on at this venue 22Feb. Rough place. |
| 6 | 317547 | | | Doubledelightbrigade | 6 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Unlucky at New Plymouth. Bold effort when 4th this track 2 weeks back. Threat. |
| 7 | 9900X6 | | | Spandau Ballet | 7 | Ft | Brent Mangos | Safely held in fresh outing at Auckland in the Graduette. Only fitter. Each way. |
| 8 | 16623 | | | Volando Denario | 8 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Strong Manawatu placing after a game 2nd at this venue. Big chance despite draw. |
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| 9 | 916830 | | | Tennyson Inlet | 9 | Ft | Dylan Ferguson(J) | Didn't flatter at New Plymouth. Brave Manawatu third. Odds will be generous. |
| 10 | 322565 | | | Vanhalem | 10 | Ft | Andrew Sharpe | He did find the line okay last time. Comes into Trifecta & First4 permutations. |
| 11 | 72184 | | | Bettor Babe | 11 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Made up many lengths in the home stretch at Gate Pa 28Jan. Can't be overlooked. |
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| Best Bets: | Volando Denario (8), Spandau Ballet (7), Bettor Babe (11), Doubledelightbrigade (6) | | Best Mile Rate: | Idealistic (1-59.2), Vanhalem (2-00.1), Volando Denario (2-01.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | | Gear Changes: | Vanhalem (10): SL-On
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| 1 | | | | Awhi Mai | 1 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Majestic Son debutante that'll embrace plenty of followers on recent trial win. |
| 2 | 6 | | | As Free As Air | 2 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Gallop on debut a fortnight ago. A definite threat with a faultless display. |
| 3 | 12X083 | | | Rave Nation | 3 | Ft | David Butcher | Complete manners resulted in a gritty placing 22Feb. She's a key runner in this. |
| 4 | | | | Flying Taine | 4 | Ft | Dylan Ferguson(J) | Pegasus Spur first starter. Trial form sound. Quinella, Trifecta & First4 hope. |
| 5 | 9 | | | Comedy Act | 5 | Ft | Fergus Schumacher(J) | Got it all wrong in first Trot start at Stratford. He'll be at lucrative money. |
| 6 | X09380 | | | Safrakova | 6 | Ft | Luk Chin | Broke in both Auckland outings after a game 3rd on this track. Worth a look. |
| 7 | | | | That Girl Of Mine | 7 | Ft | James Stormont | Trial winning Great Success first starter. 2nd to Awhi Mai in recent Trial. E/W. |
| 8 | 966750 | | | Opawa Speed | 1 | 30 | Maurice McKendry | Nine win sqaure-gaiter struggling to recapture his form. Odds will be enticing. |
| 9 | X67554 | | | This Sky Rox | 2 | 30 | Simon Lawson | Found the line purposefully in 22Feb appearance. Has to be considered tonight. |
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| Best Bets: | Awhi Mai (1), Rave Nation (3), That Girl Of Mine (7), Flying Taine (4) | | Best Mile Rate: | This Sky Rox (2-06.5), Opawa Speed (2-07.3), Rave Nation (2-10.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | | Star Trialist: | That Girl Of Mine - 1st of 2, Auckland, 14/03/17, 1609m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-10.4, 800m: 62.9, 400m: 32.1, Margins: 17 1/2len. |
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