Saturday 26th August 2023
Another nice winner…
The consistent Savvy Lad provided a nice win yesterday in the opener at Murwillumbah, we’d spruiked him up to go close as a $6 shot, with a 5 unit ew recommendation, but he was backed in to $2.50 and duly obliged, winning with some style by over two lengths.
Big day of racing coming up, with the NZ focus on the Foxbridge at Te Rapa, where we have two tips running at big odds.
Just remember the NZTAB’s Bonus Bet offers in the first four races at selected meetings, so if you’re betting each way, go win, then place…
Twenty five from the book, with commentary on all tips, let’s dive in!!
Twenty five from the book…
NZ
MALI STON, GOSPODIN, BELCLARE
Te Rapa, 8
These three are together in the middle of the betting around the $31 mark in the Foxbridge, and while a win seems unlikely against this opposition, they could provide some spice in the exotics.
BET: 2 units ew, exotics
TIDAL RUSH
Te Rapa, 9
Another at the $31 mark, will need to improve to figure here.
BET: 2 units ew
INMYSHADOW
Awapuni, 2
Resumes after almost 200 days away, decent first-up record and has trialled twice for a win, and while his stats are OK for this distance, and track, he generally goes over further, but worth a small win punt on the NZTAB, maybe a Bonus Bet candidate at $7.50…
CRICKETS CHIRPING
Awapuni, 3
Two runs to date have been promising, presents as $2.30 fav, easy win bet.
BET: 10 unit win
ZEEFA ZED
Awapuni, 5
Form this prep has been good, finished fast from last a week ago, second fav at $4 here, chance to bounce back.
BET: 8 unit win
Aussie
THE YEARS
Moonee Valley, 1
Impressive when bolting in to break his maiden in Feb and has run well since in better races. Resumes from a spell as $3.40 fav, nice Bonus Bet.
BET: 10 unit win
SOCIAL CONSCIENCE
Moonee Valley, 2
Ran a tidy second to the very good Pereille two weeks ago at a huge $51 for us. Jockey sticks, and if they can keep him up near the speed, he’s an easy win and place bet at $7.
BET: 5 unit win, 5 unit place.
DUKE OF HASTINGS
Moonee Valley, 5
Better run here two weeks ago for fourth but this is harder, EW at $15.
BET: 3 units ew
CROATIAN BELLE
Moonee Valley, 6
She’s 2 from 2 here and resumes after 5 months, Ms Kah jumps on and she rates a chance in this as $6 second fav.
BET: 5 units ew
GRINGOTTS
Moonee Valley, 10
Ex-Kiwi resuming from a 5 month spell, after he’d won three in a row. $3.20 fav here, can win if he’s ready.
BET: 8 unit win
SWEYSIVE
Rosehill, 3
Very consistent this prep, toughest test to date, but likes this distance and a chance as a frontrunner at $11.
BET: 5 unit win, 5 unit place
PIONEER RIVER
Rosehill, 10
Very good this prep and runs here in preference to MV. JMac onboard, $3 fav, good things win at the end of the day…
BET: 10 unit win
BLUE SPINEL
Doomben, 1
She’s progressing through the grades very well, winning three in a row. Great stats, and a generous $9.50 makes her easy to back EW.
BET: 5 units ew
COOL ENCOUNTER
Doomben, 3
We spruiked him up in late June after he produced a huge finish second up at Caloundra previously before running a close third at Toowoomba a couple of weeks later. The rise to the mile suited, and he powered home for us, anchoring the qadi to boot. Dual-acceptor, and another one at generous odds of $10.
BET: 5 units ew
COCO ROX
Doomben, 6
Speedy little mare who won two back for us and tried to lead all the way last time out before fading to fifth. Ben Thompson back up top is the bonus, $12 on offer…
BET: 4 units ew
CLEAR BLONDE
Kilcoy, 3
Sent out as favourite three weeks ago, hadn’t won in 20 runs, but did nothing. Easier here and fav here again today at $3.70, but hard to back with a lot of confidence…
BET: 5 unit win
WINSTON BLUE
Kilcoy, 6
Interest only here at $19
BET: 2 units ew
NAMAZU, STAR STATUS
Cairns, 9
Namazu back in grade, won by 6 lengths and in fine form. Wiggins sticks, he just wins as $1.70 fav. SS interest only.
BET: Namazu 10 unit win, SS 2 units ew
FESTIVAL PRINCE
Toowoomba, 4
Chance second up as second fav, $4.40 on offer.
BET: 5 unit win
INSULATION
Morphettville, 4
Absolutely huge from the back to win 3 weeks back, should fulfil that potential today here as $1.95 fav.
BET: 10 unit win
MORE SNITZEL
Kununurra, 6
Huge finish for second at Darwin two back, chance out in the sticks today as second fav at $3.40.
BET: 5 unit win
SUPER QUICK LOVE
Echuca, 4
Interest only here at $34
BET: 2 units ew
