Saturday 16th September 2023
Hall of Famer!
Two more winners yesterday, and another addition to the Hall of Fame!
We’ve been waiting a while for Winston Blue (3 units ew) to step up, and he did it in style yesterday, getting up by a nose at $24.50/$6.00, with the trifecta paying $4300 on 365…
Democracy Manifest (5 units ew) confirmed our confidence in his late finishing power when he swooped late down the fence to win as he liked at $4.70/$1.90 for a “succulent” win for us!
Underhand (5 units ew) reversed form with Shalaa’s Moment as we suggested, but couldn’t haul in the winner, running second at $2.60, definitely worth following…
A massive 34 from the book, NZ up first, Aussie to follow…
NZ today…
BRANCASTER BOMBER
Riccarton, 3
Resumes today after 3 months off, last prep was poor while previous prep was full of promise. Drops in grade and distance which should suit this on-pacer, and Tina’s a bonus. EW shot at $14
BET: 3 units ew
I’M A TIGER
Riccarton, 4
Up in grade, hasn’t won for three years, can’t see him making an impression here as $51 outsider.
BET: 2 units ew
ESTABLISHMENT
Riccarton, 5
Another on-pacer who won well for us three back in higher grade than this. Goes well at this distance though hasn’t placed on this track, but a chance at $26.
BET: 3 units ew
AMBERECHO
Riccarton, 7
Ran well on resumption, running second to Challa, looks like a race in two today, can go EW at $4.60.
BET: 5 units ew, 10 unit quinella top two
NORTIBUTNICE
Riccarton, 10
She hasn’t finished outside the top two in any trial or race to date, with Watch Out sporting almost as good form, again, a race in two, can back our mare to win.
BET: 8 unit win, 10 unit quinella top twos
INMYSHADOW
New Plymouth, 2
Up in grade, needed resuming run, EW shot at $14.
BET: 3 units ew
LADIES MAN
New Plymouth, 5
Consistent, first-up run was good, even though a bit short. Good T&D stats here, easy EW bet at $7.
BET: 5 units ew
ZEEFA ZED
New Plymouth, 7
Found his good form this prep, only missing the frame once in five. Up to this trip for the first time, watch for him late, $9 on offer…
BET: 3 units ew
BADGERINGDAWITNESS
New Plymouth, 8
He’s won one for us this prep, never got going last run here but is better than that, winning jock back onboard, $11 shot.
BET: 3 units ew
Today in Aussie… the Best and the Rest…
BEST OF AUSSIE
CAUSE FOR CONCERN
Flemington, 1
Great T&D stats for this, indeed all stats are good, easy EW wager at $6 in this (be aware of NZTAB’s Bonus Bet system here.)
BET: 5 unit win, 5 units place
ANTINO
Flemington, 3
Wowed us at Eagle Farm back in June, won 8 from 9 and ticks all the boxes as $2.40 fav. Bound for bigger things…
BET: 10 unit win
APPIN GIRL
Flemington, 6
Impressive in three races in Queensland, returns today in Vic under Zahra, she’s a real shot in this, up to the 1100m, EW at $8.
BET: 10 unit win
AEGON, FRANCESCO GUARDI
Flemington, 7
Aegon is an honest former Kiwi, will need to be at his best to win this but could fill a place in the exotics, $21 on offer… FG also very consistent, same price…
BET: 5 units ew
LET’SROLLTHEDICE
Flemington, 10
Will be fitter from the run back, Kah sticks, back in grade, EW shot at $13.
BET: 3 units ew
ALTIVO, GRINGOTTS, SUPER PURSUIT
Randwick, 4
Altivo and Gringotts fill the top two in betting, and have impressive stats to back that up. $3.20 and $4.00 on offer. SP is a lesser chance at $26.
BET: A & G 5 units ew, SP 2 units ew, exotics
PIONEER RIVER
Randwick, 10
Very consistent, especially over this distance, close second to Bendetta two back, go well here at $15…
BET: 5 units ew
STAR OF CHAOS
Eagle Farm, 9
Another race in two, both chasing a hatrick, but we’ll stick with our girl, $3.30 second fav.
BET: 8 unit win, 10 unit quinella with Viminelle
ABB ROY, FESTIVAL PRINCE
Dalby, 8
Run #139 for the old girl, generally up on the pace but up in grade as the $51 outsider, needs to be held for a last go at them… FP ready to bounce back, good T&Ds for this…
BET: 3 units ew
SUPIDO BEAUTY
Wagga, 5
Odds-on fav here, back in grade, should be fitter third up.
BET: 10 unit win
RULER ROCKET
Belmont, 4
Temperamental, talented, $2.50 for this, should be winning
BET: 10 unit win
TADWEER
Belmont, 10
Fitter, can win this at $6.50 mark
BET: 5 units ew
REST OF AUSSIE
POINT NEPEAN
Flemington, 2
EL PATRONESS, PAPILLON CLUB
Flemington, 8
SKY LAB
Randwick, 5
SEIRYU
Gold Coast, 4
CUDDLES
Gold Coast, 6
SIR DIAMOND
Carnarvon, 5
DESERT PETARD
Belmont, 9
