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Race 4 @ 7.33pm - #7 Major MajorIt's his first start back for a couple of months, so he'll definitely benefit from the run. From his wide draw we'll be looking for luck, and hopefully he's finishing the race off.Race 8 @ 9.24pm - #7 Joes RockThere are some nice up and comers amongst the field, however she gets in well being a 6 race winner. With a sit, she can bolster combinations....

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Race 4 @ 6.59pm - #2 Rough And Ready, #6 Bad Medicine & #7 Red RackhamUnfortunately Rough And Ready got caught out on the first day which took its toll. Keep him safe tomorrow.Bad Medicine was super after suffering an early check. He's got a heart as big as himself, and isn't far away from having his turn. Will it be tomorrow?Our Wairarapa Cup winner Red Rackham won with plenty in hand and slides in nicely. He looks a great chance again....

Red Rackham rocks punters at Manawatu

https://www.hrnz.co.nz/news/red-rackham-rocks-punters-at-manawatu/...

Rough And Ready "nice and fresh" for tonight's Wairarapa Cup

https://www.hrnz.co.nz/news/rough-and-ready-nice-and-fresh-for-tonights-wairarapa-cup/...

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Our team of three have settled in at Manawatu Raceway ready to tackle the Wairarapa Cup tomorrow.Race 4 @ 6.29pm - #3 Rough And Ready, #5 Bad Medicine & #7 Red RackhamRough And Ready makes a long-awaited return to Manawatu and brings with him exceptional course stats. Being a fifteen race winner, he looks well placed.Bad Medicine is looking to defend his title and just like his stablemate, he loves the track. On paper he's a very handy chance.Red Rackham put in a tidy eff...

Donnelly not without her chances on Show Day

https://harnesslink.com/new-zealand/donnelly-not-without-her-chances-on-show-day/ ...

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Race 4 @ 7.15pm - #8 Chase MeI'm very happy with him, and even from his wide draw he looks a strong winning chance....

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Race 4 @ 2.25pm - #5 Bad Medicine & #8 Red RackhamBad Medicine loves Manawatu, you only have to look at his track stats. He's been racing super, and running great sectionals. A drop in class gives him a cracking chance.I think Red Rackham is over the odds. He's on the lookout for a penalty free win, so fingers crossed he won't be far away from picking it up.Race 5 @ 2.58pm - #3 Beta PrepareHe finally managed to find the winning post last start. It doesn't look like a...

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Race 8 @ 9.26pm - #2 Le MajorI was rapt with the way he hit the line last week.  It was just the confidence run he needed.  He'll strip a fitter horse tonight, and I'm expecting a very tidy effort....

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Race 1 @ 5.10pm - #9 DragonstoneShe's coming in fresh, so will benefit from the outing. Having said that, her work has been good. 30 metres will be a tough ask, but I do think she's a top three chance.Race 6 @ 7.22pm - #8 Cracker RockHe cost himself when running in last start so we've made a minor gear change. He'll need luck from the barrier, but look for him to be smoking home late....

Big Friday night for Arna Donnelly

https://www.hrnz.co.nz/news/big-friday-night-for-arna-donnelly/...

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Race 5 @ 6.45pm - #4 The Surfer, #11 Mako & #13 Little SpikeOur first runner The Surfer wasn't far off them against a great line up of three year olds. The draw is on his side, so if he lands handy to the pace he can run a cheeky race.It was a super effort from Mako a fortnight ago. A lot depends on where he ends up in the running, but with any sort of luck he's a real live chance.Little Spike hit the line super once he found clear air. Like his stablemate, we'r...

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Race 3 @ 6.48pm - #3 Rough And ReadyI thought he stuck on bravely after a tough trip last week. From his handy draw he looks a lovely each way chance.Race 7 @ 8.36pm - #1 Red Rackham & #5 Bad MedicineOn paper it's a step up in grade for Red Rackham, however he does have the draw in his favour. All things being equal, I'm sure he'll run a tidy race.Unfortunately the race didn't get off the ground at Cambridge for Bad Medicine. He's still racing well without the rub of the ...

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Race 2 @ 5.16pm - #7 Beta PrepareHe stuck on gamely first up after sitting parked on a hot pace. He'd have to be a nice each way chance again.Race 3 @ 5.44pm - #3 Ragnar LothbrokA handy draw and escaping Auckland company is a bonus. Sectionals in all his races have been very good. I expect him to be right amongst it....

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Race 2 @ 6.27pm - #6 Rough And ReadyHe slides into this race well.  On paper he looks a lovely each way chance....

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Just the two runners lining up on our home track tonight.Race 5 @ 6.13pm - #1 Beta PrepareHe's back on a new campaign and has definitely come back stronger.  From the ace draw, he looms large.Race 8 @ 7.35pm - #8 Cracker RockCracker Rock is racing super and even from his unruly draw looks a handy place chance.Cheers...

"Red" keeps racking them up at Cambridge

https://www.hrnz.co.nz/news/red-keeps-racking-them-up-at-cambridge/...

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Race 2 @ 6.35pm - #8 Chase MeHis first up effort was super, but he does have a horror draw.  With any sort of luck I'd like to think he's a top three player.Race 5 @ 7.50pm - #4 The Surfer, #5 Mako & #8 Little SpikeOur first runner is The Surfer.  In hindsight, I think we should have gone back first up as he ended up doing too much work.  His work since has been very good so stick with him.Mako was super in the Northern Stakes and I see no reason he can't c...

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Race 2 @ 4.57pm - #1 Cheer Me OnIt was another brave effort last week.  She's going to track the marker line and hopefully land handy to the pace.  She'd have to be a tidy top three chance.Race 8 @ 7.36pm - #7 Red Rackham, #8 Bad Medicine & #9 Rough And ReadyRed Rackham has put together an impressive form line.  A wide draw over the sprint trip makes it a tough ask.  With any sort of luck, I still expect him to give a handy account of himself.Bad Medicine&n...

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Race 1 @ 5.32pm #2 Keep It KlassyI'm sure she will have only improved from her first up effort.  The mobile and sprint trip will suit her down to the ground.  On exposed form she looks one of the key runners.Race 2 @ 6.02pm - #9 Chase MeI've been happy with all his trials but the draw makes it tricky.  With any sort of luck he'll run a very handy race....

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Race 6 @ 6.51pm - #3 Major Major & #5 Cheer Me OnWe start with Major Major who found the line nicely last week.  From his handy draw he looks a good each way chance.Cheer Me On is racing well and I'm very happy with the way she's trained on.  Like her stablemate, she looks one of the leading hopes.Race 7 @ 7.16pm - #9 Cracker RockIt was a good effort last start off a fast mile rate.  It'll be hard from the unruly, but if he gets the right run into...

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Race 4 @ 6.22pm - #4 Keep It KlassyShe makes a return to the racetrack following a freshen up.  Her work has been very good, so I'd like to think she's a tidy top three chance.Race 5 @ 6.51pm - #4 Major MajorHe's escaping Auckland company after some handy runs.  On exposed form he looks a key player....

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Race 2 @ 6.08pm - #5 Skys LegacyIt was another tidy effort last start.  With any sort of luck I think he'll run a cheeky race at good odds.Race 5 @ 7.38pm - #2 Mako & #6 Bad MedicineMako hasn't raced for a month so will definitely benefit from the outing.  Having said that, I think he's a lovely top three chance.Unfortunately Bad Medicine missed a start at Cambridge on Tuesday hence the reason he's racing tonight.  While he may be a bit outclassed on p...