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Race 8 @ 8.24pm - #1 Jolimont & #4 Little SpikeI'm very happy with the way Jolimont has been working. He's come up with the plum draw, and over a mile we need to take advantage of it. I'm expecting a forward showing.Little Spike doesn't deserve to be the rank outsider. He's a speed horse so I believe a quick mile will suit. Look for him to be getting home late.Race 9 @ 8.52pm - #3 QuicksilvaHe's making his debut for his big group of owners. Being a baby trotter our m...

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Race 6 @ 5.33pm - #2 Beta PrepareHe was good last start without a lot of luck. It's a very even field but from his handy draw he looks a top four chance....

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Race 8 @ 8.19pm - #9 The Surfer & #10 Rough And ReadyThe Surfer was very good last start and meets a similar line up with the exception of We Walk By Faith. He gets a 15 metre head start so let's hope that makes the difference. On paper he's a nice each way chance.Nothing went the way of Rough And Ready last week so we'll be looking for luck. Fingers crossed he gets a drag into it and we see him finishing the race off....

Lexi and her "spicy pony"

https://www.hrnz.co.nz/news/lexi-and-her-spicy-pony/ ...

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Race 4 @ 5.44pm - #5 Final Change, #6 Le Major & #8 Joes RockI thought Final Change hit the line well when he ended up less than 2.5 lengths off them at the finish. It's another tricky draw but he's one for value.I was initially disappointed with Le Major, but maybe he's not a horse who can sit parked. We'll drive him for one run tomorrow and see what transpires.Joes Rock is still looking for clear air and unfortunately she's drawn the same alley tomorrow. It all hin...

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Race 4 @ 6.43pm - #11 Skys LegacyI was very happy with his first start back last week. He has a second row draw and a big field to overcome, but I wouldn't count him out. He's well over the odds.Race 6 @ 7.37pm - #6 The Surfer & #12 Rough And ReadyThe Surfer was very good a fortnight ago and gets in well. He looks one of the leading contenders.Rough And Ready is racing great. While it'll be hard off 20 metres over the sprint, I'm sure he'll go an honest race.Race 7 @...

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Race 3 @ 5.49pm - #1 Ragnar LothbrokEscaping Auckland company and a good draw, gives him his chance to shine.Race 5 @ 6.44pm - #9 Cheer Me OnShe's definitely racing below her best. We'll be looking for all the shortcuts and an improved showing....

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Race 4 @ 7.00pm - #4 Le MajorI was disappointed with his run a fortnight ago however, he still cut out a very good last 800. It's a handy field but with his best form he's a top three hope.Race 7 @ 8.29pm - #2 Little Spike, #4 Kango & #7 JolimontLittle Spike was super stepping up to open company last week. He's drawn to get a nice trip, so I'd expect him to run a tidy race.Kango had a tough trip first up but still stuck on bravely. I think he's well over the odds at $9.00...

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Race 2 @ 6.03pm - #5 Ragnar Lothbrok & #9 Skys LegacyWe start with Ragnar Lothbrok whose sectionals were very good last week. Again, it's a niggly draw so we'll have to see what happens early. With luck, he can feature. Our second runner Skys Legacy is fresh on a new campaign. He's had two quiet workouts and progressed nicely with each. Hopefully he finds some luck from one on the second row.Race 4 @ 7.02pm - #2 Joes Rock & #3 The SurferJoes Rock h...

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Race 5 @ 6.50pm - #9 Rough And ReadyHe'd have to be crowned the King of Manawatu now. While he goes back another 10 metres, the extra distance will help. Tactics will play a part but once again he won't let us down.Race 7 @ 7.39pm - #4 Final ChangeHe's really come into his own with a few trips away. He was super the first night, and there's no reason he can't offer a bold showing again....

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Race 4 @ 5.43pm - #2 Final ChangeHe's racing great, and has a strong record at Manawatu. From his handy draw he looks a cracking each way chance.Race 5 @ 6.10pm - #9 Rough And ReadyHis Manawatu stats tell the story - 11 starts for 4 wins and 6 placings. It'll be hard off 20 metres over the sprint trip, but I'm sure he'll be there when it counts....

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Race 2 @ 6.09pm - #6 Ragnar LothbrokHis first start back in a while was very pleasing. He comes in a few spots after a couple of scratchings which will help. He looks a handy each way chance.Race 5 @ 7.38pm - #5 Le MajorHe hit the line super a fortnight ago and his sectionals backed that up. It's a terrific field, but he's as good as I've had him in a long time. Cover him in your quinella/trifecta....

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Race 4 @ 4.44pm - #5 Beta Prepare He stuck to the task gamely after a late burn on Sunday. We'll look to get him handier to the pace, which makes him a great each way show.Race 5 @ 5.09pm - #8 Cheer Me OnDay 1 wasn't run to suit her as they just sprinted a half. Having said that, she fought hard up the straight. It's a niggly draw, but lets hope she finds some luck.Race 6 @ 5.34pm - #5 Final ChangeI really like the way he won on day 1. I'm not expecting the rise in grade...

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Race 2 @ 5.54pm - #1 Cheer Me OnWe identified a problem following her below par performances at Hawera, but she's back on track now. She has a perfect draw, so looks a top three hope.Race 4 @ 6.49pm - #4 Beta PrepareHe's racing super. With complete manners he's a great each way chance.Race 7 @ 8.19pm - #5 Final ChangeA couple of rough strides cost him the win last start. Look for him to make amends....

Christchurch - Lot 144 - $32,500

View PedigreeThis lovely trotting breed colt is by US sire On A Streak who was a standout 2 year old. His dam won nine and placed at Group level....

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Race 4 @ 6.54pm - #9 Ragnar LothbrokHe's back at the racetrack following a bold workout. A lot will depend on what happens from the draw, but with luck he's a very handy chance.Race 5 @ #7 Rough And Ready & #8 Le MajorFirst up we have Rough And Ready.  He'll have to go back early so it'll make it hard. Having said this, he'll still give a good account of himself.Le Major didn't back up the second day at Hawera so we've freshed him up. He's another with a sticky draw,...

Christchurch - Lot 191 - $40,000

View PedigreeA lovely athletic colt by champion sire Bettor's Delight out of the five race winner Paddy Brown....

Karaka - Lot 43 - $40,000

View PedigreeThere's plenty to like about him being by up and coming sire Downbytheseaside out of six race winner Pepper Potts. ...

Karaka - Lot 95 - $47,500

View PedigreeA striking individual by champion racehorse Lazarus out of a four win mare....

Karaka - Lot 68 - $32,500

View PedigreeA nice compact type by champion racehorse Lazarus out of a daughter of Group 1 winning mare O Baby. Just look at the pedigree page it's a strong filly family!...

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Race 2 @ 4.51pm - #2 Final ChangeIt was a non event on Tuesday when he got caught behind two beaten runners. The barrier swings in his favour so he looks a cracking chance.Race 5 @ 6.14pm - #2 Beta PrepareHe pulled a couple of tricks out of his hat on night 1 so we're hoping a gear change will rectify that. Fingers crossed he can make amends....

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Race 4 @ 6.02pm - #9 Final ChangeIt's only his third start so the trip away will do him the world of good. He has a second row draw to contend with, but on paper looks one of the key runners.Race 5 @ 6.27pm - #3 Beta Prepare, #4 Cracker Rock & #7 Rough And ReadyWe hold a strong hand in this race starting with Beta Prepare who's racing super. His draw brings him right into play so he looks a great chance.Don't underestimate Cracker Rock as he loves the course. He's a ...

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Race 6 @ 2.30pm - #8 Cracker RockI'm expecting him to have derived plenty of benefit from the first day. The favourite looks hard to beat, but I think he's a tidy place chance.Race 7 @ 3.10pm - #1 Red Rackham, #13 Le Major & #14 Rough And ReadyThankfully Red Rackham came out unscathed following Friday's mishap. Hopefully he gets tucked away and we see him making ground in the straight.Le Major was another victim of the standing start fiasco but managed to stay on his...

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Race 6 @ 3.09pm - #8 Cracker RockHe's coming in fresh, and on exposed form gets in nicely. Even from his wide draw he looks one of the key runners.Race 7 @ 3.35pm - #4 Red Rackham, #10 Le Major & #11 Rough And ReadyOur first runner Red Rackham starts off the front tape. We're hoping he gets a soft trip, and we see him doing his best work late.Le Major has had a late driver change as James had a trackwork accident this morning. I'm very happy with him, and although it...

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Race 2 @ 6.19pm - #11 Final ChangeHe didn't get a lot of luck first up so we'll be looking to make amends. On exposed form he looks a tidy top three chance. Race 4 @7.19pm - #8 DragonstoneWhile she goes back in the handicap, I don't expect this to phase her given how quick she begins. She's a definite include as one of the fancied runners.Race 5 @ 7.44pm - #4 Beta Prepare & #7 Joes RockWe start with Beta Prepare who is really putting it together of late. While i...