{"id":32826,"date":"2026-10-02T14:28:53","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T01:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=32826"},"modified":"2026-10-02T14:28:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T01:28:53","slug":"wingatui-tips-preview-friday-2-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/10\/wingatui-tips-preview-friday-2-october\/","title":{"rendered":"Wingatui Tips & Preview | Friday 2 October"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Wingatui hosts an eight-race card on Friday, with the track rated a Heavy10 and the rail out 4.5m. Showers through the week is likely to see the track remain a Heavy10 for the duration of the card.\u00a0<\/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 eight races at the Wingatui meeting on Friday 2nd October below:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Wingatui Race 1<\/div>\n
1 Koyama<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Koyama (#1) finished 7th last start at Phar Lap Raceway over 2200m in Rating 75 company. He drops back in class to a very winnable R65 here, and Tom Wigram takes over, where his 3kg claim looks a big assist. He maps to settle handy to the speed from a nice low gate, and looks suited by the likely Heavy conditions underfoot. Should take some beating back in this grade.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wingatui R1 – PROPERTY BROKERS<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Koyama (3)<\/span>
J: Tom Wigram<\/span> 56.5kg<\/span><\/div>
X6857<\/span> T: Len & Lacy Stewart<\/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: 02\/10\/2026 02:34:34 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Wingatui Race 2<\/div>\n
12 Torchem<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Torchem (#12) resumes here for Ebony Turner, last seen closing off nicely from the back of the field for 2nd at Riverton back in April, after being shuffled back early that day. He comes here without a public trial, which isn’t unusual from this stable, and I expect he\u2019ll be forward for this resuming run regardless. I thought he could well settle closer to the speed from a middle draw this time around. Looks the one to beat off those with exposed form, in a race with plenty of unknowns.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wingatui R2 – HC FLOORING MDN<\/span> <\/div>
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12. Torchem (6)<\/span>
J: Rohan Mudhoo<\/span> 56kg<\/span><\/div>
2X<\/span> T: Ebony Turner<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.00<\/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: 02\/10\/2026 03:10:08 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Wingatui Race 3<\/div>\n
1 Wyndstruck<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Wyndstruck (#1) resumes here for Nikki & Barrie Blatch, last seen finishing 8th in the Southland Guineas back in February. He’s clearly a galloper with his fair share of quirks, but he should be better for that 3yo campaign. He maps to settle back of midfield from the middle draw in a race that looks to have a genuine tempo on paper. Can take some beating back in maiden company.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wingatui R3 – OTAGO PAINTING SOLUTIONS MDN<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Wyndstruck (6)<\/span>
J: Terry Moseley<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
7638X<\/span> T: Nikki & Barrie Blatch<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.30<\/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: 02\/10\/2026 03:45:18 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Wingatui Race 4<\/div>\n
8 Smiling Eyes<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Smiling Eyes (#8) travelled up strongly from off the speed last start at Riccarton, only to be reeled in late by impressive subsequent winner Hakkinen. She maps to settle outside the likely leader Proudtobehere in a race lacking any tempo, and looks well placed down on the minimum carrying 54kg. Should take plenty of beating in this.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wingatui R4 – GRAND CASINO HCP<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Smiling Eyes (8)<\/span>
J: Yogesh Atchamah<\/span> 54kg<\/span><\/div>
45X12<\/span> T: Robert Dennis<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.70<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.09<\/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: 02\/10\/2026 04:21:55 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Wingatui Race 5<\/div>\n
9 Santita <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Santita (#9) comes here off a narrow win last start at Riccarton, sitting off the speed before going on by up the fence. She rises in grade here, but finds herself nicely placed down in the weights carrying just 52kg after Tom Wigram’s claim. She maps to settle back of midfield with cover from a middle draw, and looks suited by the prospect of another Heavy track. Can go on with it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wingatui R5 – MORE FM<\/span> <\/div>
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J: Tom Wigram<\/span> 52kg<\/span><\/div>
54811<\/span> T: Robert Dennis<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.20<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.24<\/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: 02\/10\/2026 04:53:37 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Wingatui Race 8<\/div>\n
1 Hammer<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Hammer (#1) sat back in the field last start at Oamaru before unleashing a good sprint late to score on debut. He comes here second-up and should only be better for that debut experience. He maps to settle back in the field from the wide barrier in a race that looks to have a genuine tempo engaged. Should be finishing off hard again late here, and will take some beating with natural improvement.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wingatui R8 – KB CONTRACTORS<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Hammer (8)<\/span>
J: Triston Moodley<\/span> 59kg<\/span><\/div>
1<\/span> T: Robert Dennis<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.90<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.70<\/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: 02\/10\/2026 06:33:48 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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