{"id":31391,"date":"2026-08-12T11:25:01","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T23:25:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=31391"},"modified":"2026-08-12T11:25:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T23:25:03","slug":"rotorua-tips-preview-wednesday-12-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/08\/rotorua-tips-preview-wednesday-12-august\/","title":{"rendered":"Rotorua Tips & Preview | Wednesday 12 August"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Rotorua hosts an eight-race program on Wednesday, with the track rated a Heavy10 and the rail out 10m. Mostly clear conditions are forecast for Rotorua on Wednesday, however the track is expected to remain a Heavy10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mitch Davis has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the 8 races at Rotorua meeting on Wednesday 12 August below:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Rotorua Race 1<\/div>\n
1 Satomi <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Tip of The Day<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Satomi (#1) was seen doing his best work again late last start at Waverley, grinding home solidly in the testing conditions into 2nd. The prospect of another Heavy10 track here over 2200m should be right up his alley, and he maps to settle midfield from his handy draw off what only looks an even tempo on paper. Expect him to out-tough these late in the piece and break through for his maiden win.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rotorua R1 – ROTORUA & BAY OF PLENTY HUNT PATRON’S RACE MDN<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Satomi (3)<\/span>
J: Kylan Wiles<\/span> 68kg<\/span><\/div>
52452<\/span>T: Paul Nelson & Corrina McDougal<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.05<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.22<\/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: 12\/08\/2026 01:22:50 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rotorua Race 2<\/div>\n
10 Roc Up Ralph<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Roc Up Ralph (#10) comes here off a handy last-start hurdling win at Te Aroha, where he closed off strongly from back in the field to win nicely. Back to a\u00a0<\/span>jumpers<\/span>\u00a0flat\u00a0<\/span>highweight<\/span>\u00a0here, which should suit him as much as any of the jumpers engaged in this. He has a handy record on testing Heavy10 tracks on the flat, which is exactly what he should strike here. Expect him to get back off what should be a solid tempo set by My\u00a0<\/span>Maebelline<\/span>\u00a0Girl out in front, which should set up nicely for him to grind home over the top late.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rotorua R2 – SEEKA LTD 2200<\/span> <\/div>
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10. Roc Up Ralph (10)<\/span>
J: Hamish McNeill<\/span> 68kg<\/span><\/div>
82621<\/span>T: Shaun & Emma Clotworthy<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.45<\/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: 12\/08\/2026 01:58:09 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rotorua Race 3<\/div>\n
3 Luminance <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Luminance (#3) comes here off a good effort for 2nd on a testing track at Otaki last start, where she led and kicked on well in the straight only to be reeled in in the shadows of the post. She should strip fitter again heading here on the two-week turnaround and Wiremu Pinn is expected to again be positive from the wider draw, having her up on speed from the outset. Can go one better in what looks a moderate R60 field.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rotorua R3 – GREENLIGHT INSURANCE BROKERS LTD HCP 1230<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Luminance (6)<\/span>
J: Wiremu Pinn<\/span> 58kg<\/span><\/div>
79252<\/span>T: Kurtis Pertab<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.50<\/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: 12\/08\/2026 02:35:59 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rotorua Race 4<\/div>\n
6 Sharapova<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Sharapova (#6) was last seen running 9th at\u00a0<\/span>Ruakaka<\/span>\u00a0earlier this month, where she made no impression from the back of the field that day. She drops back in grade for this and from what she has shown to date should appreciate getting on to a Heavy surface here. KWT jumps aboard from the wide draw, where he should have her blending into the race late out wide on the track. Can run a vastly improved race in this company.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rotorua R4 – ROTORUA & BAY OF PLENTY HUNT LIFE MEMBERS HCP<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Sharapova (9)<\/span>
J: Kyle Wilson-Taylor<\/span> 57.5kg<\/span><\/div>
64069<\/span>T: Margaret Falconer<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.80<\/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: 12\/08\/2026 02:25:11 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rotorua Race 5<\/div>\n
4 Cyber Patch <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Cyber Patch (#4)\u00a0<\/span>failed to<\/span>\u00a0make an impression last start on the Cambridge Synthetic in R80 company, where he got back and never got into the race. He has trialled fairly on a Heavy track at\u00a0<\/span>Te<\/span>\u00a0Rapa since, which should have him rock hard fit heading into this assignment on what will\u00a0<\/span>likely be<\/span>\u00a0a testing track. From the wide draw, he could well lead this field if ridden positively early by Ethan Jones, as there\u00a0<\/span>doesn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0look to be any pressure in this race.\u00a0<\/span>He\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0done much of his better racing up on speed in the past and could give a big sight back in this company if he copes with the testing nature of the track.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rotorua R5 – ROTORUA & BAY OF PLENTY HUNT LANDOWNERS HCP 1950<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Cyber Patch (9)<\/span>
J: Ethan Jones<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
05066<\/span>T: Catherine Cameron<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.75<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Was thereabouts two starts back but didn’t impress last start when sixth over 2000m at Cambridge Synthetic. Willing to give him another chance.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 12\/08\/2026 02:32:26 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rotorua Race 6<\/div>\n
8 Unswayed<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Unswayed<\/span>\u00a0(#8) is a 4yo son of Sweynesse on debut for Conor & Sarah Fahy, having had five trials ahead of his first start (two this prep) to prepare him for\u00a0<\/span>raceday<\/span>. His most recent trials on Heavy tracks have caught the eye, particularly the latest where he picked up nicely when asked and won with ease late. He strikes a very winnable maiden for his debut and gets the services of Michael McNab, which is a big plus. Should settle back and wide in the better part of the track from his wide draw before looking to unwind late.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rotorua R6 – ROTORUA & BAY OF PLENTY HUNT MEMBERS MEMORIAL MDN<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Unswayed (8)<\/span>
J: Michael McNab<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
<\/span>T: Conor and Sarah Fahy<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.90<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
First starter who looks ready to run well following a trial win over 1000m at Avondale on July 21. Sure to have admirers.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 12\/08\/2026 02:32:27 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rotorua Race 7<\/div>\n
2 Bonus Bond <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Bonus Bond (#2) is a 5yo mare by\u00a0<\/span>Telperion<\/span>\u00a0coming here at just start number four for Taui Johnson. Her past two efforts on Heavy tracks have been very credible, getting through the conditions well and not being beaten far on either occasion. The blinkers now go on for this, which should sharpen her up further, and she looks nicely placed down in the weights carrying 54.5kg after Tom Wigram\u2019s claim. Expect her to be in the best part of the track throughout and get her chance to break through for her maiden win.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rotorua R7 – ENTAIN\/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES MDN<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Bonus Bond (9)<\/span>
J: Tom Wigram<\/span> 57.5kg<\/span><\/div>
632<\/span>T: Taui Johnson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.80<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Raced handy then tired in the run home on debut. Went a little better at this track at the next run and then filled a minor placing last start over 1400m at Te Aroha. Has upside and poses a threat.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 12\/08\/2026 02:32:27 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rotorua Race 8<\/div>\n
3 Sweetazme<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Sweetazme<\/span>\u00a0(#3) is a locally trained 6yo coming here second-up for Ray Fleming, last sighted finishing off fairly for 8th at Ellerslie in what was a very handy R65 field that day. He should strip fitter heading here and looks well suited getting back to his home deck, a track he has typically done his best racing at in the past. 1400m on a Heavy track should suit, whilst a strong rider in Matty Cameron should aid his chances. Can run a\u00a0<\/span>much improved<\/span>\u00a0race here.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rotorua R8 – ROTORUA & BAY OF PLENTY HUNT MEMBERS 1400<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Sweetazme (7)<\/span>
J: Matthew Cameron<\/span> 59kg<\/span><\/div>
247X8<\/span>T: Ray Fleming<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.95<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Resumes from a break of ten weeks. Finished eighth at his most recent appearance over 1200m at Ellerslie. Great chance fresh up on his home track.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 12\/08\/2026 02:32:28 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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