{"id":28703,"date":"2026-05-16T07:45:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T19:45:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=28703"},"modified":"2026-05-16T07:51:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T19:51:51","slug":"otaki-tips-preview-saturday-16-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/05\/otaki-tips-preview-saturday-16-may\/","title":{"rendered":"\u014ctaki Tips & Preview | Saturday 16 May"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u014ctaki hosts an eight-race program on Saturday, with the track currently rated a Soft5 and the rail in the true position. A clear forecast leading into raceday should ensure conditions remain no worse than a Soft5 throughout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Selections for each of the eight below:<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u014ctaki Race 1<\/div>\n
1 Derrick<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Derrick (#1) comes into this off a fair effort for 3rd at\u00a0<\/span>Waipukurau<\/span>\u00a0last start, where he enjoyed a favourable run but was\u00a0<\/span>ultimately no<\/span>\u00a0match for the winner late. He looks better suited returning to firmer footing here and\u00a0<\/span>remaining<\/span>\u00a0at 1400m from the low draw should allow him to secure a soft run in transit. Expect him to settle back of midfield with cover before looking to finish over the top late.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Otaki R1 – THE TELE OTAKI MAIDEN<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Derrick (3)<\/span>
J: Jonathan Riddell<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
20723<\/span>T: Ashley Meadows<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.75<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 22\/08\/2026 08:23:38 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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\u014ctaki Race 2<\/div>\n
2 Albarossa<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Albarossa<\/span>\u00a0(#2) returned to winning form in impressive style at\u00a0<\/span>Tauherenikau<\/span>\u00a0last start, sitting wide without cover throughout and proving too strong late. He draws ideally here and should again land in a prominent position from the outset. The step up to 1100m\u00a0<\/span>doesn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0look an issue, and with a repeat of his latest effort, he should go\u00a0<\/span>very close<\/span>\u00a0again.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Otaki R2 – HARCOURTS OTAKI HCP<\/span> <\/div>
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\u014ctaki Race 3<\/div>\n
2 Shameless Star<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Tip of The Day<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Shameless Star (#2) drops sharply in grade after contesting the Gr.3 Cambridge Breeders\u2019 Stakes last start and looks very well placed back in this company. She gets in attractively at the weights with Toni Davies\u2019 claim taking her down to 54kg, and from the wide draw in a small field, they may\u00a0<\/span>elect<\/span>\u00a0to roll forward early and put her into the race. She has as much ability as anything here and looks capable of bouncing straight back to winning form.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Otaki R3 – CAVALLO FARM & CHRIS RUTTEN BLOODSTOCK 3YO<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Shameless Star (6)<\/span>
J: Toni Davies<\/span> 56kg<\/span><\/div>
X2190<\/span>T: Peter and Trent Didham<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.45<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 22\/08\/2026 08:23:40 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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\u014ctaki Race 4<\/div>\n
1 Hellavuh Return<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Hellavuh<\/span>\u00a0Return (#1) was a strong winner over 2200m at Waverley last start, capitalising on a perfect run before putting her rivals away comfortably late. She drops in grade despite winning last start, although she does rise in the weights as a result. Expect her to be ridden quietly again and saved for one run at them late.\u00a0<\/span>She\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0a mare in\u00a0<\/span>form,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>there\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0no reason to jump off now.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Otaki R4 – FASTINTERNET.NZ HCP<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Helluvah Return (5)<\/span>
J: Floor Moerman<\/span> 59kg<\/span><\/div>
38151<\/span>T: Gary Vile<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 22\/08\/2026 08:23:41 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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5 Debit<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Debit (#5) is a lightly tried and naturally speedy 6yo mare resuming here after last being seen back in October. She looked sharp winning a recent trial in blinkers, stretching clear stylishly late, and the blinkers\u00a0<\/span>remain<\/span>\u00a0on for\u00a0<\/span>raceday<\/span>. Drawn low here under Mereana Hudson, she maps to find the front and could prove\u00a0<\/span>very hard<\/span>\u00a0to reel in if allowed to dictate terms.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Otaki R5 – JENNIAN HOMES HCP<\/span> <\/div>
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For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 22\/08\/2026 08:23:42 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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\u014ctaki Race 6<\/div>\n
12 Southern Chilli<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Southern Chilli (#12) resumes here after last being seen at Trentham in March and has had the benefit of a strong recent trial win to prepare for this assignment. She led throughout in that trial and kicked away impressively late, suggesting she is in good order heading here. From the inside draw she should settle just off the speed in what looks a genuinely run race, and at the price she appeals as a solid each way chance.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Otaki R6 – VETS ON RIVERBANK HCP<\/span> <\/div>
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For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 22\/08\/2026 08:23:43 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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8 Bridal Train<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Bridal Train (#8) had no luck whatsoever at\u00a0<\/span>Te<\/span>\u00a0Rapa last start, running into dead-ends in the straight when finishing off strongly and went to the line untested thereafter. She gets into this ideally at the weights carrying just 53kg under Kelly Myers. With a cleaner getaway, she should be able to settle much closer in the run this time from the low draw. With even luck this time around, she looks the horse they all\u00a0<\/span>have to<\/span>\u00a0beat.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Otaki R7 – JAMES BULL RANGITIKEI GOLD CUP (L)<\/span> <\/div>
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12th<\/span><\/div>
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8. Bridal Train (1)<\/span>
J: Kelly Myers<\/span> 53kg<\/span><\/div>
13236<\/span>T: Allan Sharrock<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.10<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.55<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 22\/08\/2026 08:23:44 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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10 Skymax<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Skymax<\/span>\u00a0(#10) produced a huge effort at\u00a0<\/span>Te<\/span>\u00a0Rapa last start when trapped three-wide without cover on a genuine tempo before fighting on bravely into 5th. He maps to get a much kinder run from the low draw here,\u00a0<\/span>likely settling<\/span>\u00a0near the speed without having to work as hard through the early and mid-stages of the race. In what looks a very even race on paper, he looks overs at the price and can give this a real shake.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Otaki R8 – OTAKI TYRE REPAIRS HCP<\/span> <\/div>
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For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 22\/08\/2026 08:23:45 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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She led throughout in that trial and kicked away impressively late, suggesting she is in good order heading here. From the inside draw she should settle just off the speed in what looks a genuinely run race, and at the price she appeals as a solid each way chance."}]},{"author_id":"45","race_id":"414f6a3c-758b-4ee1-914f-70a3d599d89e","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"666b148e-64e8-4526-8f8a-a42603bd8aa1"}],"summary":"Bridal Train (#8) had no luck whatsoever at Te Rapa last start, running into dead-ends in the straight when finishing off strongly and went to the line untested thereafter. She gets into this ideally at the weights carrying just 53kg under Kelly Myers. With a cleaner getaway, she should be able to settle much closer in the run this time from the low draw. 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