{"id":31814,"date":"2026-08-30T04:10:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T16:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=31814"},"modified":"2026-08-30T22:31:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T10:31:47","slug":"awapuni-synthetic-tips-preview-sunday-30-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/08\/awapuni-synthetic-tips-preview-sunday-30-august\/","title":{"rendered":"Awapuni Synthetic Tips & Preview | Sunday 30 August"},"content":{"rendered":"\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 seven races at the Awapuni Synthetic meeting on Sunday 30 August below:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Awapuni Synthetic Race 1<\/div>\n
3 Platinum Sixty Six<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Platinum Sixty Six (#3) has been doing much of his recent racing around this circuit and has been a model of consistency without winning. He was last seen finishing 2nd when splitting race rivals Wind Talker and\u00a0<\/span>Thelongerulook<\/span>, where he looked the winner halfway down but was grabbed in the shadows. He looks well placed carrying just 55.5kg with Bruno Queiroz taking over the riding duties. With Subtle Image running on Saturday, he maps to follow stablemate Sir Mikki in this small field, which should afford him every chance. Hard to beat.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Awapuni Synthetic R1 – WENHAM GRAIN & SEED<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Platinum Sixty Six (1)<\/span>
55.5kg<\/span>43422<\/span><\/div>
J: Bruno Queiroz<\/span>T: Lisa Latta<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.35<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.04<\/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: 29\/09\/2026 06:24:51 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Awapuni Synthetic Race 2<\/div>\n
1 Weneedashock<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Weneedashock<\/span>\u00a0(#1) returns to the care of Howie Matthews, having done much of his recent racing over the hurdles for the Fannin stable. His last flat run was three starts back here at this track and trip, where he led and was pegged back by Subtle Image and\u00a0<\/span>Ruji<\/span>\u00a0that day. Dropping back into what\u00a0<\/span>looks<\/span>\u00a0a very winnable R60 field, he looks very well placed to bounce back to winning form. He maps to go forward and sit outside the\u00a0<\/span>likely leader<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Spinayarn<\/span>\u00a0throughout, where they should be able to dictate terms to their liking.\u00a0<\/span>Looks<\/span>\u00a0the one they have to beat if that eventuates.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Awapuni Synthetic R2 – MILTON PARK STABLES HCP<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Weneedashock (6)<\/span>
57.5kg<\/span>71345<\/span><\/div>
J: Liam Kauri<\/span>T: Howie Mathews<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.35<\/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: 30\/09\/2026 10:44:07 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Awapuni Synthetic Race 3<\/div>\n
5 Rosa<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Rosa (#5) comes here off a last-start 3rd here over 1400m, where she was grinding home solidly from just off the speed but came up just short. That effort suggested she would appreciate the rise in trip to 1700m here, where she should again settle just off the speed from her inside gate. Happy to side with her over the early\u00a0<\/span>favourite<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Meridivaci<\/span>\u00a0at their respective prices.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Awapuni Synthetic R3 – OTIWHITI SCHOOL OF AG MDN<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Rosa (1)<\/span>
54.5kg<\/span>29443<\/span><\/div>
J: Liam Kauri<\/span>T: Ilone Kelly<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.25<\/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: 30\/09\/2026 10:44:08 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Awapuni Synthetic Race 4<\/div>\n
3 Sierra Leone<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Sierra Leone (#3) resumes here, last sighted finishing down the track in the Wellington Guineas back in March. She has had the benefit of a quiet recent trial earlier this month to prepare, where she\u00a0<\/span>wasn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0asked to run a stride under Lily Sutherland that day. She maps to cross the two drawn underneath her, which would give Lily Sutherland the\u00a0<\/span>option<\/span>\u00a0to take a\u00a0<\/span>sit<\/span>\u00a0behind the likes of Pinky Pie and So We Go coming across from wider draws. Should that eventuate, she should get her chance to run a big race on her return.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Awapuni Synthetic R4 – ROYAL RACING WITH ADAM SCOTT<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Sierra Leone (2)<\/span>
56.5kg<\/span>4219X<\/span><\/div>
J: Lily Sutherland<\/span>T: Johno Benner<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.03<\/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: 30\/09\/2026 10:44:09 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Awapuni Synthetic Race 5<\/div>\n
4 Hasstobefast <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Hasstobefast<\/span>\u00a0(#4) comes into this off a\u00a0<\/span>last-start<\/span>\u00a0win at this track and trip, where she sat off a strong tempo and just edged out Showbastian Coe late.\u00a0<\/span>She maps to get a very similar run here in a race that looks to again have a very strong tempo.<\/span>\u00a0From her low draw,\u00a0<\/span>I\u2019m<\/span>\u00a0expecting Amber Riddell to have her a pair or two back with cover before looking to finish over the top late.\u00a0<\/span>Can<\/span>\u00a0go back-to-back.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Awapuni Synthetic R5 – WHISKER FORESTRY <\/span> <\/div>
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4. Hasstobefast (4)<\/span>
55.5kg<\/span>X4771<\/span><\/div>
J: Amber Riddell<\/span>T: Nayton Mitchell<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.65<\/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: 30\/09\/2026 10:44:10 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Awapuni Synthetic Race 6<\/div>\n
3 Croix De Guerre<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Croix De Guerre (#3) resumed with a strong effort to\u00a0<\/span>score here<\/span>\u00a0over 1400m last start, where he raced a touch keenly in a fresh state but still proved too good late. He should be better for that run under his belt and the rise to 1700m\u00a0<\/span>shouldn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0pose any concerns. He maps to settle in a forward position in a moderately run race from his inside gate, where Lisa Allpress should give him every chance. Hard to beat.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Awapuni Synthetic R6 – EDITH BULL MEMORIAL<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Croix De Guerre (1)<\/span>
54.5kg<\/span>866X1<\/span><\/div>
J: Lisa Allpress<\/span>T: Johno Benner<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.45<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.28<\/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: 29\/09\/2026 06:25:04 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Awapuni Synthetic Race 7<\/div>\n
3 Am I Blue<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Am I Blue (#3) resumed with a pleasing effort for 4th here at this track and trip just over two weeks ago, where she was held up for clear running at a crucial stage but came again nicely late. That run should have brought her on for this and staying at 1400m in what will be a strongly run race should suit. Expect her to get back in the field again from her middle draw, where Lisa Allpress will\u00a0<\/span>likely look<\/span>\u00a0to save her for one run at them late.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Awapuni Synthetic R7 – MANAWATU BMW<\/span> <\/div>
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9th<\/span><\/div>
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3. Am I Blue (6)<\/span>
55.5kg<\/span>978X4<\/span><\/div>
J: Lisa Allpress<\/span>T: Ilone Kelly<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.95<\/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: 29\/09\/2026 09:59:02 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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