Weights should favour Come Fly With Me

THE peaceful surrounds of Birchwood Station in Western Southland have helped trainer Stephen BlairEdie get his team in top order for Southland’s most popular race day.

BlairEdie will bring seven horses from his picturesque 1800ha slice of paradise to the hustle and bustle of Ascot Park’s Christmas at the races meeting, which could draw up to 7000 people tomorrow.

Those wanting to have a flutter could do much worse than backing BlairEdie’s stable star, Come Fly With Me, in race 7.

His mare, the winner of 10 races, comes into the feature middledistance test (2150m) on the back of a hardfighting second behind Patrick Erin at Cromwell earlier this month.

A repeat of that effort would make her very hard to beat tomorrow.

But BlairEdie’s confidence levels will go to another level if the noted frontrunner found the lead with Lee Callaway aboard.

‘‘She is drawn 8 so, it will depend on the other riders,’’ he said.

Come Fly With Me looks well weighted to win as her main rival, Gallant Boy, must give away a 5kg advantage to the mare.

Wild Jack, in race 4, is also in careerbest form.

‘‘He was very well in work yesterday morning. He has hit his straps now that he has strengthened up.’’

The horse also ran second to a Brian and Shane Andertontrained runner when narrowly defeated by Raise You Ten at Cromwell.

Get Rhythm, another laststart runnerup for BlairEdie, is in a rating 65 sprint, race 5. The horse hit the line with purpose in his last start at Ascot Park, his first sign of form in three starts.

‘‘He has always had it there. We just had to get him educated. He is a very busy horse.’’

BlairEdie also lines up Waimate Bill, who was unlucky when blocked for room at Cromwell, in race 10.

The Quiet Man (race 1), He’s Mi Brother (race 5) and Nesta (race 8) are the trainer’s other runners.

The open sprint, race 6, features North Island raider Darci Mac. The Allan Sharrocktrained mare will clash with Otago star Coulee.

Hawkes Bay RI

Weather: fine, track: dead6

TAB code: 4

157.5 $10,000, r65, f&m, 2000m: 33 Kirkenes (4)

D Johnson 1, 11 Fashionably (2) 58 M McNab 2, 44 Itiswhatitis (3) 58 R Myers 3. 21/2L, 11/2L, 1L. Time: 2:07.35. Win: $7.40. Places: $2.10, $1.30, $2.40. Quinella: $7. Trifecta: $107.50 (4,2,3). First4: $253 (4,2,3,1). Trainers: M Baker & A Forsman, Cambridge. 4 g Encosta De LagoBellerama.

2 $10,000, mdn, 1300m 34 Kaipawe (6) 56.5 S Collett 1, 55 Soulsana (3) 57 car 56 D Hirini 2, 66 Temptress (5) 56.5 M Tanaka 3. 41/2L, 11/4L, 41/2L. Time: 1:19.03. Win: $4.70. Places: $2.60, $3.40. Quinella: $16.70. Trifecta: $300.10 (6,3,5). First4: $883.60 (6,3,5,2). Double: $22.70 (4/6), $13.10 (4/3). Trainers: S Thompson & M Brown, Hastings. 4 m Prince ContiMeander. 3 $11,000, r75, 1200m: 22 Akoya (7) 55 D Johnson 1, 55 Straight Sets (2) 58 car 57 R Elliot 2, 11 Savvy Dreams (3) 57.5 55 car 55.5 M Tanaka 3. Also (in finishing order): 66 Don’t Look Back, 43 Goodsav, 34 Steppenwolf. 1/2L, 1/2 hd, 31/2L. Time: 1:12.64. Win: $3.20. Places: $1.90, $3.90. Quinella: $13.80. Trifecta: $55.50 (7,2,3). First4: $265.30 (7,2,3,6). Trainer: S Marsh, Cambridge. 4 m BullbarsPenny Bright.

4 $10,000, mdn, 1200m: 14 Jessie May (11) 55 M McNab 1, 56 Miss Oahu (4) 56.5 S McKay 2, 21 Vendella (12) L Innes 3. Hd, 1/2 hd, 11/2L. Time: 1:13.49. Win: $5. Places: $1.90, $2.30, $1.70. Quinella: $14.40. Trifecta: $167.90 (11,4,12). First4: $1701 (11,4,12,3). Quaddie: $735.90 (4/6/7/11). Double: $9.50 (7/11), $6.70 (7/4). Treble: $113.90 (6/7/11). Trainers: L O’Sullivan & A Scott, Matamata. 3 f O’ReillyMiss Raggedy Ann.

5 $10000, mdn, 1600m: 66 Real Beach (8) 56.5 M Tanaka 1, 54 True Enough (1) 58.5 C Johnson 2, 11 Hello Sailor (4) 56.5 M McNab 3. 11/4L, 1/2L, 1L. Time: 1:41.18. Win: $8.90. Places: $3.90, $2.90. Quinella: $25.50. Trifecta: $117.70 (8,1,4). First4: $374.60 (8,1,4,6). Trainers: G Lowry & G Cullen, Hastings. 4 m NadeemMayfair.

6 $10,000, mdn, 1600m: 22 Al Vandaam (3) 56.5 S Collett 1, 11 Pont Alma (7) 55 car 54 R Elliot 2, 33 Kane (4) 56.5 S McKay 3. 3/4L, 13/4L, 11/2L. Time: 1:39.88. Win: $4. Places: $1.50, $1.40, $1.60. Quinella: $6.90. Trifecta: $47.20 (3,7,4). First4: $358.10 (3,7,4,5). Double: $38.30 (8/3), $9.60 (8/7). Trainer: S Marsh, Cambridge. 4 m Rip Van WinkleAlmadaam. 7 $10,000, mdn, 3yo, 1400m: 11 Aero De

Paris (1) 57.5 S Weatherley 1, 22 Sacred

Tonic (4) 57.5 L Innes 2, 33 Elle Eye Are (15) 55.5 D Johnson 3. 1/2L, 3/4L, 1L. Time: 1:26.62. Win: $2.60. Places: $1.40, $1.80, $2.70. Quinella: $8.30. Trifecta: $83.40 (1,4,15). First4: $302.80 (1,4,15,2). Trainers: L O’Sullivan & A Scott, Matamata. 3 g TavistockParis Diamond. 8 $10000, r65, 1400m: 32 Cascata (5) 57.5 A Collett 1, 11 Belle Fascino (4) 57.5 D Johnson 2, 45 Monie O’Ceirin (10) 56.5 C Johnson 3. 1/2 hd, 2L, 1/2L. Time: 1:25.67. Win: $6.50. Places: $1.90, $1.50, $2.70. Quinella: $7.90. Trifecta: $141.10 (5,4,10). First4: $1271 (5,4,10,6). Quaddie: $953.90 (8/3/1/5). Place6: $59.20 (2,7/4,11,12/1,8/3,4,7/1,4,15/4,5,10). Double: $15.70 (1/5), $3.50 (1/4). Treble: $69.80 (3/1/5). Trainer: S Marsh, Cambridge. 4 m PostponedSabino Creek.

Manawatu HRC

Weather: fine, track: fast

TAB code: 8

122 $10,000, 0w, to r52, spec hcap, trot, 2500m: Pretorius (6) 35 P Ferguson 1, 11

Mekong Princess (10) 35 B Orange 2, 44 Commando One (4) J Curtin 3. Ns, 23/4L, 61/4L. Time: 3:18.1. Win: $4. Places: $1.70, $1.50, $2.30. Quinella: $6.30. Trifecta: $85.70 (6,10,4). First4: $492.30 (6,10,4,7). Trainer: D Iremonger, Morrinsville. 6 g SkyvalleyFarisa. 2 $10,000, r4045, cond, mobile, 2500m: 87

Our Wicklow (11) J Curtin 1, 33 Pure

Desire (5) D Butcher 2, 98 Rangi Rangdu (10) S Phelan 3. Lg nk, 23/4L, 1/2 hd. Time: 3:10.2. Win: $27.90. Places: $4.30, $2.50, $4.90. Quinella: $123. Trifecta: $3143.20 (11,5,10). First4: $3303.60 (11,5,10,1). Double: $78.10 (6/11), $11.30 (6/5). Trainer: P Fleming, Stratford. 7 g PFortySevenWicklow Heather.

3 $10,000, r4652, mobile, 2500m: 11 Molly

Sims (3) J Abernethy 1, 55 Paul’s Verdict

(11) M Johnson 2, 22 Born Again Delight (8) B Orange 3. 1/4L, 51/4L, lg nk. Time: 3:10.5. Win: $2.20. Places: $1.40, $3.10, $1.40. Quinella: $18.90. Trifecta: $119.40 (3,11,8). First4: $994.40 (3,11,8,4). Trainer: A Shutkowski, Waterlea Raceway. 6 m American IdealLook Here Franco.

4 $10,000, r5258, mobile, 2500m: 11 Black

Chevron (9) J Abernethy 1, 22 Madiba (3) J Curtin 2, 33 Kamwood Kid (8) B Orange 3. Also (in finishing order): 55 Royal Jester, 66 Whale Rider, 44 Hezaluckygrinner, 77 Brainstormer, 88 Onhightogether. 3/4L, 1L, 11/4L. Time: 3:12.9. Win: $1.70. Places: $1.20, $1.60, $1.80. Quinella: $4.70. Trifecta: $25.50 (9,3,8). First4: $69.60 (9,3,8,4). Quaddie: $1733.20 (6/11/3/9). Double: $4.50 (3/9), $4.50 (3/3). Treble: $247.60 (11/3/9). Trainer: D Gale, Bulls. 4 g Bettor’s DelightWaihemo Rainship.

5 $10,000, 0w, 3yo+, mobile, 2000m: 66

Lincoln Lovely (9) K Marshall 1, 11 CD

Express (1) B Orange 2, 33 Toro Delago (4) P Ferguson 3. Lg nk, 1/2L, 1L. Time: 2:34.2. Win: $19.80. Places: $4.50, $1, $2.10. Quinella: $27.70. Trifecta: $432.70 (9,1,4). First4: $1115.50 (9,1,4,2). Trainer: F Mitchell, Hawera. 3 f Sir LincolnIts Nukes.

6 $10,000, r5182, mobile, 2500m: 11

Shillelagh (6) B Orange 1, 22 Lambros (3) J MacKinnon 2, 65 Classie American (8) P Ferguson 3. Also (in finishing order): 33 Ultimate Desire, 44 Dream To Reality, 77 Marshal Star, 56 Bettor Ask Me. 13/4L, 1L, 11/4L. Time: 3:10.1. Win: $2.40. Places: $1, $1.30, $3. Quinella: $3.50. Trifecta: $48.50 (6,3,8). First4: $129.90 (6,3,8,7). Double: $60.20 (9/6), $35.20 (9/3). Trainer: M House, West Melton. 6 g Art OfficialBute Sister. 7 $10,000, r5078, spec hcap, trot, 2500m: 21 One Night Out (3) B Weaver 1, 86

November Guy (7) 10 D Butcher 2, 67 Danke

(8) 20 K Marshall 3. Also (in finishing order): 43 Clover Kate, 14 Sol Invictus, 38 William Lance, 52 Sir Henry Castleton, 75 Insignificant, 99 Above The Rest. 3/4L, 11/4L, hd. Time: 3:20.9. Win: $5.80. Places: $1.90, $2.90, $2.90. Quinella: $22.40. Trifecta: $349.30 (3,7,8). First4: $1236.50 (3,7,8,6). Trainer: B Weaver, Waterlea Raceway. 6 g Bacardi LindyCaught My Eye.

8 $10,000, 0w, 3yo+, mobile, 2500m: 11

God’s Spirit (3) N Chilcott 1, 22 Brucelle

(2) B Orange 2, 88 Hunter Red (9) A Poutama 3. Lg nk, 51/4L, 3/4L. Time: 3:12.4. Win: $1.20. Places: $1, $2, $8.60. Quinella: $5.30. Trifecta: $83.30 (3,2,9). First4: $363.90 (3,2,9,1). Quaddie: $1194.40 (9/6/3/3). Place6: $9.30 (3,8,11/3,8,9/1,4,9/3,6,8/3,7,8/2,3,9). Double: $9 (3/3), $11.20 (3/2). Treble: $25.60 (6/3/3). Pick6: Molly Sims (3), Black Chevron (9), Lincoln Lovely (9), Shillelagh (6), One Night Out (3), God’s Spirit (3) $5924.10 (4.22 winning units). Trainer: N Chilcott, Cambridge. 3 c Tintin In AmericaCathar.

Waikato GRC

Weather: fine, track: good

TAB code: 3 Race 1: 4, 6, 8. Time: 21.33. Win: $1.80. Places: $1.20, $1.90, $2.40. Quinella: $5.40. Trifecta: $41.80 Race 2: (4,6,8). 5, 7, 6. First4: Win: $4.70. $232.60 Places: (4,6,8,7). $1.90, $2, $5.00. (5,7,6). First4: Quinella: $737 $12.70. (5,7,6,4). Trifecta: Double: $443.20 $10.20 (4/5), $3.90 (4/7). Race $3.70, 3: $1.30, Time: $4. 21.61. Quinella: Win: $29.50. $17.30. Trifecta: Places: $657.90 Treble: $199.10 (1,8,4). (4/5/1). First4: $2690.30 (1,8,4,9). Race $1.70, 4: $2.70, 5, 7, 4. $1.60. Time: Quinella: 21.42. Win: $24.90. $5.10. Trifecta: Places: $226.40 (5,7,4). First4: $1738.10 (5,7,4,2). Double: $78.60 (1/5), $84.20 (1/7). Race 5: 2, 7, 4. Time: 21.24. Win: $2.70. Places: $1.30, $3.20, $2.20. Quinella: $17.70. Trifecta: $243.30 (2,7,4). First4: $965.70 (2,7,4,8). Quaddie: $1780.20 (5/1/5/2). Race 6: 1, 2, 3. Time: 25.77. Win: $7.20. Places: $1.90, $1.60, $1.30. Quinella: $10.90. Trifecta: $72.00 (1,2,3). First4: $311.40 (1,2,3,6). Double: $13.90 (2/1), $4.60 (2/2). Treble: $123.10 (5/2/1). Race 7: 2, 3, 1. Time: 21.07. Win: $5.50. Places: $1.50, $3.70, $1.40. Quinella: $47.40. Trifecta: $171.90 (2,3,1). First4: $527 (2,3,1,5). Race 8: 5, 2, 7. Time: 21.34. Win: $3.60. Places: $1.30, $2.10, $1.90. Quinella: $10.40. Trifecta: $86.20 (5,2,7). First4: $748.30 (5,2,7,6). Double: $20.80 (2/5), $21.40 (2/2). Race 9: 2, 6, 5. Time: 25.78. Win: $9.10. Places: $2.60, $1.20, $3.40. Quinella: $9.90. Trifecta: $394.50 (2,6,5). First4: $1041.60 (2,6,5,1). Treble: $164 (2/5/2). Race 10: 1, 8, 3. Time: 25.54. Win: $2.50. Places: $1.30, $2.20, $4.10. Quinella: $11.90. Trifecta: $179.80 (1,8,3). First4: $790.20 (1,8,3,7). Double: $33.80 (2/1), $32.60 (2/8). Race 11: 1 and 3 equal 1, 5. Time: 25.49. Win: $5.20 (1), $1.70 (3). Places: $2.10, $1.30, $1.60. Quinella: $9.50. Trifecta: $48.90 (1,3,5), $35.20 (3,1,5). First4: $259.60 (1,3,5,6), $124.70 (3,1,5,6). Race 12: 8, 1, 2. Time: 25.86. Win: $4.40. Places: $1.30, $1.60, $3.20. Quinella: $3.80. Trifecta: $88.60 (8,1,2). First4: $488.60 (8,1,2,4). Quaddie: $1799.90 (2/1/1/8), $517.20 (2/1/3/8). Place6: $30.30 (1,2,3/2,5,7/2,5,6/1,3,8/1,3,5/1,2,8). Double: $13.10 (1/8), $4.70 (1/1), $6.20 (3/8), $2.30 (3/1). Treble: $86.90 (1/1/8), $47.20 (1/3/8).

Christchurch GRC

Weather: fine, track: good

TAB code: 9 Race 1: 1, 4, 3. Time: 17.72. Win: $3. Places: $1.30, $2.70, $3.80. Quinella: $29.70. Trifecta: $279.60 (1,4,3). First4: $2046.10 (1,4,3,2). Race 2: 8, 4, 1. Time: 17.43. Win: $4.30. Places: $1.50, $1.80, $1.30. Quinella: $9.90. Trifecta: $47.60 (8,4,1). First4: $347 (8,4,1,9). Double: $14.90 (1/8), $8.30 (1/4). Race $2.10, 3: $2.10, 7, 1, 3. Time: $1. Quinella: 17.54. Win: $9.40. $5.30. Trifecta: Places: $61.50 $54 (1/8/7). (7,1,3). First4: $361.30 (7,1,3,2). Treble: Race $1.30, 4: $1.60, 1, 2, 5. $1.50. Time: 30.80. Quinella: Win: $7.50. $2.90. Trifecta: Places: $61 $17.80 (1,2,5). (7/1), First4: $11.40 $166.70 (7/2). (1,2,5,7). Double: Race $1.60, 5: $2.80, 7, 1, 3. $2.80. Time: Quinella: 17.32. Win: $12.40. $2.10. Trifecta: Places: $100 $123.40 (7,1,3). (8/7/1/7). First4: $494.00 (7,1,3,5). Quaddie: Race 6: 1, 3, 2. Time: 17.47. Win: $5.60. Places: $1.90, $2, $2.30. Quinella: $15.30. Trifecta: $146.30 (1,3,2). First4: $979.10 (1,3,2,8). Double: $12.80 (7/1), $9.10 (7/3). Treble: $35.70 (1/7/1). Race 7: 3, 7, 1. Time: 30.82. Win: $6.90. Places: $3.20, $3.20. Quinella: $28.10. Trifecta: $138.60 (3,7,1). First4: $1278.50 (3,7,1,6). Race 8: 1, 3, 6. Time: 17.47. Win: $3.50. Places: $1.50, $3.50, $2.60. Quinella: $25.50. Trifecta: $238.40 (1,3,6). First4: $715.60 (1,3,6,7). Double: $63.60 (3/1), $27.20 (3/3). Race 9: 4, 1, 9. Time: 30.86. Win: $8.20. Places: $2, $1.80, $5.30. Quinella: $18.60. Trifecta: $679.20 (4,1,9). First4: $1561.10 (4,1,9,10). Treble: $144.10 (3/1/4). Race 10: 7, 8, 1. Time: 30.66. Win: $17.20. Places: $2.90, $1.30, $1.50. Quinella: $19.90. Trifecta: $144.70 (7,8,1). First4: $2639.90 (7,8,1,4). Double: $221.50 (4/7), $7.30 (4/8). Race 11: 7, 8, 1. Time: 17.48. Win: $2.40. Places: $1.30, $3.80, $2.50. Quinella: $15.30. Trifecta: $142.40 (7,8,1). First4: $340.50 (7,8,1,2). Race 12: 2, 5, 3. Time: 17.49. Win: $9.30. Places: $2 $4.20, $1.50. Quinella: $53. Trifecta: $500.50 (2,5,3). First4: $2269.80 (2,5,3,8). Quaddie: $2566.10 (4/7/7/2). Place6: $261.20 (3,7/1,3,6/1,4,9/1,7,8/1,7,8/2,3,5). Double: $11.30 (7/2), $19.40 (7/5). Treble: $814.70 (7/7/2).