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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...

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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

https://www.hrnz.co.nz/news/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...