Rotorua hosts an eight-race program on Wednesday, with the track rated a Heavy10 and the rail in the true position. Clear yet cool conditions are forecast, and the track is likely to remain a Heavy10 for the duration of the card. Selections for each of the eight races below: Rotorua Race 1 7 Echannay Echannay (#7) is a 3yo Hello Youmzain filly making her debut for Mark Brookes. She showed good improvement at her latest trial, handling the Heavy conditions with ease and pulling away for a good win late. George Rooke taking the reins from a favourable draw on…

Tauranga hosts an eight-race program on Saturday, with the track rated a Heavy10 and the rail out 6m. Torrential rain through the week has taken its toll on the surface, and a very testing track is expected for the duration of the card. Selections for each of the eight races below: Tauranga Race 1 4 Girlzgirlzgirlz Girlzgirlzgirlz (#4) comes into this at just her second career start after a fair debut at this course/distance, where she looked a touch flat before working home nicely late into 4th. She should improve with that run under her belt, and staying at 1200m on…

Riccarton Synthetic hosts an eight-race program on Thursday. Selections for each of the eight races below: Riccarton Synthetic Race 3 Enchanted Delight Enchanted Delight (#3) resumes here, last sighted finishing down the track at Kurow where she pulled up with excuses that day. She heads here without a trial under her belt but has typically performed well fresh in the past. Her career best run came at this course/distance, where she surged home from the back of the field for 2nd. She should appreciate the small field and looks capable of running well in a fresh state.  Riccarton Park Synthetic…

Te Aroha hosts an eight-race program on Sunday, with the track rated a Heavy10 and the rail out 9m from the 850m to the 550m, out 6m for the remainder. Clear but cool conditions are forecast for Te Aroha, which likely sees the track remain a Heavy10 for the duration. Selections for each of the eight races below: Te Aroha Race 1 7 Weneedashock Weneedashock (#7) makes his long-awaited debut over the hurdles here after joining the Fannin stable ahead of this campaign. Four flat runs in preparation should have him rock hard fit for this jumping assignment, and the stable…

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…