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Race 2 @ 6.26pm - #7 Beta PrepareHe was super a fortnight ago. It's a moderate line up, but he does have a wide draw to overcome. With luck, he's a nice chance. Race 3 @ 6.56pm - #5 DragonstoneShe stuck to the task when last on course. There's no reason she can't spice up combinations again.Race 4 @ 7.30pm - Final ChangeHe's a horse who has progressed every time he's come back into work. His trials and workouts have been good. I'm expecting a bold debut.Race 6 @ 8.22pm -...

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Race 5 @ 7.24pm - #11 Virginia ClowersShe didn't get the last bend at Alexandra Park so hopefully the left handed way of going changes that. It's a very tidy field and she faces a tough handicap. Having said that, she can surprise if the breaks go her way. Race 7 @ 8.14pm - #1 Little Spike & #3 KangoUnfortunately we can't hide from the big guns now with Little Spike. From the ace, he's going to get a good trip, and with his finishing sprint it could be interesting.I ...

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Race 3 @ 6.38pm - #8 Joes RockShe hasn't had the rub of the green her last couple of starts. It's a big drop in company, and even from her wide draw I think she's a competitive chance.Race 5 @ 7.34pm - #5 DragonstoneIt's a handy field with some very seasoned campaigners. Hopefully she lands a cosy spot and we see her finishing the race off.Race 6 @ 8.08pm - #1 Major Major & #4 Beta PrepareMajor Major was disappointing last start but he gets his chance from the draw. Let's...

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Race 4 @ 4.30pm - #8 Rough And ReadyWhat a thrill it was to see our warhorse pick up the biggest win of his career. While he's drawn the outside of the gate, he loves the sprint trip so you need to include him.Race 7 @ 6.19pm - #1 Virginia ClowersFrom the ace she'll hug the markers which is the place to be. She can spice up trifecta/first four combinations.Race 8 @ 6.48pm - #8 The SurferThe tide finally turned for him last week. Even from barrier eight he looks a lovely each way c...

Ottley inches ever close to 100 wins for season

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Race 5 @ 3.04pm - #3 NeymarLike his race form says, he has more tricks than a magician. Let's hope he pulls a rabbit out of the hat tomorrow.Race 6 @ 3.29pm - #10 Major MajorThings didn't go his way on the second day at Palmy so hopefully tomorrow is different. It's an even field, and from the draw we'll be looking for luck. Fingers crossed he finds it.Race 7 @ 3.58 pm - #4 Beta Prepare, #7 The Surfer & #10 Cracker RockI thought Beta Prepare was super both ...

Donnelly's "special" treble in the Golden Gait

https://www.hrnz.co.nz/news/donnellys-special-treble-in-the-golden-gait/...

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Race 4 @ 6.35pm - #3 Beta Prepare, #4 Bad Medicine, #6 Rough And Ready & #8 Cracker RockIt was a solid effort from Beta Prepare considering the rise in company. Fingers crossed for a similar display.Bad Medicine just can't get the rub of the green at the moment. He's at false odds, and can definitely spice things up.It was great to see our warhorse Rough And Ready back in the winners circle. There's nothing to suggest he can't do it again.Our final runner C...

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Race 4 @ 5.44pm - #1 Cracker Rock & #6 Major MajorCracker Rock is coming in fresh from a great draw. With an ounce of luck he could trail the favourite which makes him a cracking chance.Our second runner Major Major slides in well escaping Auckland company. Expect him to feature right amongst it.Race 5 @ 6.09pm - #2 Rough And Ready, #5 Beta Prepare & #6 Bad MedicineRough And Ready has a handy draw but the horse inside him could be a fly in the ointment. If h...

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Race 6 @ 7.37pm - #9 Virginia ClowersShe looks well placed in the handicaps, and we've been very happy with her since arriving. I'd like to think she's a tidy each way hope.Race 7 @ 8.04pm - #8 KangoWhile he's the lone back marker, it looks like it's his time to shine. 30 metres will be hard to overcome, however it's a significant drop in class. I'm expecting a very forward showing.Race 10 @ 9.38pm - #6 Le Major, #9 The Surfer & #11 Little SpikeIt was a sigh of relief&nbs...

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Race 1 @ 5.22pm - #3 Chase MeHe's drawn well, and the way he's been racing he shapes as the top pick.Race 7 @ 8.53pm - #5 JolimontHe was the only one making ground on a quick last 800 at Cambridge a fortnight ago. The handicap will be easier over the longer distance, so you'd have to say he features as a strong hope.Race 8 @ 9.22pm - #8 Joes RockI was rapt with her effort last week and while she has a wide draw to overcome, you definitely have to include her amongst the fancied ru...

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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/...

Manawatu previews

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

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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...