Rotorua hosts a seven-race program on Wednesday, with the track rated a Heavy10 and the rail out 3m from the 1560m to the 1300m, and 5.5m for the remainder. Despite a clear forecast, significant rainfall over the past week is expected to keep conditions very testing throughout, with little improvement anticipated across the card. Selections for each of the seven races found in our below Rotorua midweek tips and preview: Rotorua Race 1 9 Jachimo Jachimo (#9) is a 3yo Tarzino gelding who has produced two honest efforts to begin his career, finding the line well on both occasions without…

It’s Manco Easter Handicap Day at Ellerslie on Saturday, an eight-race card headlined by the Manco Easter Handicap Day, alongside a strong supporting card. The track is rated a Soft6 with the rail in the true position, and with isolated showers forecast both leading into and during raceday, conditions are expected to hold in the Soft5–Soft6 range throughout. Selections for each of the eight below: Ellerslie Race 1 8 Ortem Legacy Ortem Legacy (#8) resumed with a solid effort for 5th at Pukekohe over 1600m, where she was caught up in the early battle for the lead before taking a…

Whanganui hosts an eight-race program on Saturday, with the track rated a Heavy10 and the rail out 4m. Rain through the week and the possibility of further showers on raceday makes it difficult to see any improvement, with conditions likely to remain in the Heavy9-Heavy10 range throughout. Selections for each of the eight races below: Whanganui Race 1 1 King Of The Air King Of The Air (#1) resumes here, last seen finishing a solid 3rd in the Matamata Slipper where he worked home fairly well late. He had broken his maiden on a testing Heavy track at his debut…

Te Rapa hosts an eight-race program on Friday, with the track rated a Heavy10 and the rail out 9m. Although the forecast for Hamilton is clear, recent rainfall has already taken its toll and conditions are expected to remain very testing throughout the meeting. Selections for each of the eight below: Te Rapa Race 1 2 Hephaestus Hephaestus (#2) didn’t fire last start at Pukekohe when unable to make an impact from the back in a strongly run race on firmer footing. George Rooke returns to the saddle here and he drops into what looks a more suitable R65 staying…

Ashburton hosts an eight-race program on Thursday, with the track rated a Soft5 and the rail out 3m. A clear and mild forecast should see conditions hold in the Soft5 range early, possibly improving to a Good4 as the day progresses. Selections for each of the eight races below: Ashburton Race 1 1 Unwoke Unwoke (#1) went to the line virtually untested here two starts ago, never obtaining clear galloping room in the straight. He now steps up to 2200m on a two-week turnaround with Tina Comignaghi remaining aboard. Expect he may be ridden conservatively early to ensure he sees…

Matamata hosts a seven-race program on Wednesday, with the track rated a Heavy10 and the rail in the true position. Continued wet weather across the wider Waikato region leading into raceday is expected to see the surface remain a testing Heavy10 for the duration of the card. Selections for each of the seven races below: Matamata Race 1 10 Jachimo Jachimo (#10) is a 3yo Tarzino gelding who has produced a pair of solid efforts to begin his career, finding the line well on each occasion without threatening to win. The testing track is the main query, but he is…

Riccarton hosts a nine-race program this Saturday, with the track rated a Soft5 and the rail in the true position. A quality card, headlined by the Welcome Stakes, NZB Insurance Stakes and the TAB Southern Alps Challenge. A clear forecast leading into, and on raceday should see conditions remain a Soft5 come race one, with the possibility of improvement to a Good4 early in the day. Selections for each of the nine races below: Riccarton Park Race 1 7 Student Of War Student Of War (#7) didn’t fire here last start, which can likely be attributed to the Heavy conditions.…

Ōtaki plays hosts to Hawke’s Bay Cup Day this year, with an eight-race program assembled on Saturday. The track is rated a Heavy8 with the rail in the true position. Isolated showers ahead of raceday followed by a clear forecast on Saturday should see conditions possibly improve towards a Soft6 by race one. Selections for each of the eight races below: Ōtaki Race 1 9 Pee Bee Girl Pee Bee Girl (#9) produced a strong debut effort when finishing 2nd after showing good early speed and fighting on well thereafter. From the inside draw, she maps to lead or take…

Waverley hosts an eight-race program on Friday, with the track rated a Good4 and the rail out 3m from the 320m to the winning post with a cutaway in the straight, and the remainder in the true position. A mostly clear forecast leading into raceday should see conditions remain near a Good4 throughout the card. Selections for each of the eight races below: Waverley Race 1 4 Billy Boy Billy Boy (#4) resumes here without a trial under his belt, which is common for many lining up in this. He has solid flat ability and possesses the tactical speed to…