Friday, 30 October

AWAPUNI

RACE 1
1 Stormy

Tony Pike-trained colt who is capable of a winning debut after an impressive win at the trials earlier this month.
Selections: 1-2-3-4



RACE 2
1 Cavallo Veloce

Talented sprinter who is capable of carrying the big weight to victory here. Will be near full fitness with three starts under his belt this campaign. Has won fourth up previously.
Selections: 1-4-2-9



RACE 3
8 Star Of Bombay 

Te Akau mare who was disappointing at her first start back after an outstanding season as a three year old. Will improve on her first-up run and the step up in trip to 1300 suits.
Selections: 8-4-10-1



RACE 4
4 Misterex

Didn't meet expectations when finishing in the second half of the field on debut but he does have ability. He was unbeaten in two trials, both of those on wet tracks. Capable of bouncing back here.
Selections: 4-14-13-9



RACE 5
16 Key 

1000 Guineas-nominated filly who blew them away on debut. Poor draw but the step up in trip suits. Should be a class above this lot.
Selections: 16-5-10-8



RACE 6
11 Bellesgirl

Stylish win to break maidens in a strong field earlier this month. Will enjoy the step up in distance and has drawn to get a soft trip.
Selections: 11-1-7-3



RACE 7
5 Claiborne 

Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray-trained five year old who has been in solid form against strong opposition up north. If he brings that sort of form here he should be winning.
Selections: 5-7-4-6



RACE 8
10 London Banker

Looked the goods at Hastings before fitness told in the last 100. Will strip fitter here and has drawn to get a soft trip. 
Selections: 10-13-2-1



RACE 9
12 Aricina

Talented mare out of the Allan Sharrock stable who was super impressive in her two wins over winter. Back to the mile suits after stepping back in distance at her last start. She’ll love any rain.
Selections: 12-6-4-10



Best: 1 Stormy (Race 1)
Next: 12 Aricina (Race 9)
Roughie: 4 Misterex (Race 4)

 

PUKEKHOHE

RACE 1
6 Spring Delight

Disappointing at her last start but her previous three starts this preparation against stronger opposition were good. She can bounce back here at a nice price.
Selections: 6-4-1-2



RACE 2
3 No Filter 

Made an impressive start to his career when beating Kahma Lass on debut before failing in a hot field at his last start. It’d pay to forgive him that run given he had to do plenty of work early against serious opposition.
Selections: 3-4-2-9



RACE 3
7 Mai Tai 

Simply outstanding at Tauranga when having enough in her to attack the line after travelling wide throughout. She is guaranteed a softer trip from the inside barrier on Saturday and only bad luck can stop her in this.
Selections: 7-8-1-6



RACE 4
4 Princess Rihanna 

Talented sprinter back from a spell. Was in very good form last Summer and has drawn well to continue that success into her fourth career campaign. Has had two trials to prepare and usually puts in a good one fresh.
Selections: 4-1-12-7



RACE 5
5 Lady De Winter 

Experienced maidener who is capable of a big run here. Has produced a couple of nice efforts already this campaign and has drawn perfectly here to produce another.
Selections: 5-3-11-1



RACE 6
2 Pierina 

Talented mare out of the Stephen Marsh stable. Needed the run when resuming last month and will appreciate the step up in distance here. Drawn to get a soft trip and has a only once missed placing in five second-up starts.
Selections: 2-7-4-15



RACE 7
14 Nasha Riva

Wasn’t that far off them at her last start after running second to Two Illicit at Ellerslie on 12 September. Will get back from the wide gate but is capable of letting down with a big finish and only has to carry 53 kilos.
Selections: 14-16-6-1



RACE 8
3 Super Gee 

That was a brilliant effort to get up for third at her last start. She came from well back to get within half a length of the winner despite not getting a clear run down the straight. Best of the day.
Selections: 3-8-2-1



RACE 9
10 Extortion

Went awfully close to winning at his last start. Will keep improving and the step up to the mile suits.
Selections: 10-12-8-11



Best: 3 Super Gee (Race 8)
Next: 7 Mai Tai (Race 3)
Roughie: 14 Nasha Riva (Race 7)