Awapuni Synthetic hosts an eight-race program on Sunday. Selections for each of the eight races below: Awapuni Synthetic Race 1 6 No Love Lost Tip of The Day No Love Lost (#6) is a dual acceptor here and in R2. She showed good early toe and kicked on well down the straight here last start to finish 2nd, and off that effort, the application of blinkers this time looks a significant plus. She maps to follow Merchant Banker forward early, where she may well land outside leader without having to overdo it. Looks the one to beat in a moderate…

Ellerslie hosts an eight-race program on Saturday for The Lawn Shed Winter Series Finals Day. The track is currently rated a Soft5 and the rail is out 8m from the true position. A clear forecast expected for Auckland throughout raceday, therefore track conditions should remain around the Soft5 mark for the duration. Selections for each race below: Ellerslie Race 1 4 Yaldi Yaldi (#4) was outstanding here last start when coming from near last in a moderately run race to charge over the top late over 1300m. He draws more favourably this time and maps to settle a touch closer…

Riccarton hosts an eight-race program on Saturday, with the rail out 6m to the 1000m mark before going out 8m for the remainder. The track is currently rated a Soft7, however a clear forecast leading into raceday should see conditions improve towards a Soft5 by the opening event. There is some chance of showers later in the day and, should they arrive, the surface may deteriorate slightly through the latter stages of the program. Selections for each race below: Riccarton Park Race 1 3 Kiwi Magic Kiwi Magic (#3) can be forgiven for his latest effort on the polytrack, where…

Woodville hosts a competitive 10-race program on Friday, with the track rated a Heavy10 and the rail in the true position. While conditions are forecast to be clear and mild leading into raceday, the significant rainfall earlier in the week has already taken its toll and only limited improvement is expected. Selections for each race below: Woodville Race 1 8 La Chica Bella La Chica Bella (#8) is a 3yo daughter of Telperion who comes into this at just her second career start. She produced a very good debut effort at Hastings when finishing 2nd, only being grabbed late after hitting the front inside…

Cambridge Synthetic hosts a nine-race program on Wednesday, with good betting races throughout the card. Selections for each race below: Cambridge Synthetic Race 1 5 Inaheartbeat Inaheartbeat (#5) is a locally trained 3yo son of Ardrossan making his debut for Ben & Ryan Foote. He was impressive winning his latest trial at Waipa, settling just off the speed before extending nicely through the line when asked. The wide draw may see him settle towards the rear in what looks a genuinely run race, but that should allow him to build through his gears and finish over the top late. Bold debut…

Matamata hosts an eight-race program on Sunday, with the track currently rated a Heavy8 and the rail in the true position. Mild and clear conditions are forecast throughout the weekend in Matamata, which may allow for some improvement, although the surface is expected to remain in the Soft7-Heavy8 range for the duration of the meeting. Selections for each race below: Matamata Race 1 8 Pre Nup Pre Nup (#8) is a 3yo Contributer filly having just her second career start after finishing 9th on debut at Ellerslie, where she was seen doing her best work late. She should derive plenty of benefit from that…

Whanganui hosts a nine-race program on Saturday, with the track currently rated a Soft7 and the rail out 4m. A mostly clear forecast leading into raceday should allow the surface to continue improving, with conditions expected to return to something closer to a Soft5 by the opening race. Selections for each of the nine races below: Whanganui Race 1 3 Old Fashioned Old Fashioned (#3) is a 2yo Proisir colt making his debut for Bill Thurlow and Sam O’Malley. He has had just the one trial leading into this assignment, which came only 10 days ago, where he showed good gate speed…

Te Rapa hosts a 10-race program on Saturday, featuring the Waikato Steeplechase and Waikato Hurdle. The track is currently rated a Soft7 with the rail out 4m. A clear forecast leading into and during raceday should allow for further improvement, with conditions expected to return to something closer to a Soft6 by the opening event. Selections for each of the 10 races below: Te Rapa Race 1 10 Titled Titled (#10) is a handy enough stayer on the flat who makes his hurdling debut here. His recent flat form has been below his best, but he has been competing in…

New Plymouth hosts an eight-race program on Friday, with the track rated a Heavy10 and the rail out 7m. Clear conditions leading into raceday may allow for some minor improvement, although the surface is expected to remain in the Heavy9-Heavy10 range throughout. Selections for each race below: New Plymouth Race 1 3 The Republican The Republican (#3) heads here having his first start for the Kevin Myers stable. He was last seen finishing 6th in a maiden highweight at Hawera, where he settled outside the leader but failed to finish the race off in the straight. Back onto Heavy footing…