{"id":33425,"date":"2026-10-23T10:50:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T21:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=33425"},"modified":"2026-10-23T11:06:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T22:06:34","slug":"new-plymouth-tips-preview-friday-23-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/10\/new-plymouth-tips-preview-friday-23-october\/","title":{"rendered":"New Plymouth Tips & Preview | Friday 23 October"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

New Plymouth hosts an eight-race card on Friday, with the track rated a Soft5 and the rail out 7m. The forecast is clear for the duration of the card on Friday, therefore the track should remain in good order throughout.<\/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 New Plymouth meeting on Friday 22 October below:<\/p>\n\n\n

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New Plymouth Race 1<\/div>\n
1 Borrowed Time<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Borrowed Time (#1) heads here off a 4th at Woodville a fortnight ago, beaten 2L, where he made some late ground from midfield without threatening. He has been grinding home over shorter trips, so the rise in distance looks as though it will be right up his alley. Third-up, he should strip fitter again, and maps to settle back of midfield in this small field, where there looks to be a good tempo early before likely becoming moderate mid-race. The small field suits, and he can be finishing over the top of these late in what looks a winnable maiden.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

New Plymouth R1 – DENIS WHEELER EARTHMOVING MDN 2000<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Borrowed Time (5)<\/span>
58.5kg<\/span>43354<\/span><\/div>
J: Kavish Chowdhoory<\/span>T: Matt Dixon<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.90<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.08<\/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: 23\/10\/2026 02:02:51 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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New Plymouth Race 2<\/div>\n
3 Terrific Guy<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Terrific Guy (#3) was only collared on the line when beaten a nose in 2nd at Woodville a fortnight ago, having skipped along in front over 1600m that day. He maps to lead again here from the handy draw, with much of the early pressure drawn to his outer, which he should be able to hold out. Should that eventuate, Mereana Hudson should be able to run their own race out in front and given this field plenty to chase. He could well give a cheeky sight again at odds if he runs up to that last start effort.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

New Plymouth R2 – HEL RIMU MDN 1600<\/span> <\/div>
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5th<\/span><\/div>
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3. Terrific Guy (4)<\/span>
58.5kg<\/span>8062<\/span><\/div>
J: Mereana Hudson<\/span>T: Olivia Duffy<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.15<\/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: 23\/10\/2026 02:37:22 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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New Plymouth Race 3<\/div>\n
3 Chica De Oro<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Chica De Oro (#3) won well at Matamata three weeks ago, sitting just off the speed and proving too strong late once clear. Second-up, she should only be better for that resuming run. She maps to settle handy to the speed again, <\/span>possibly trailing<\/span> the <\/span>likely leader<\/span> Whatz Done is Done throughout from her low draw. Her last start maiden win <\/span>didn’t<\/span> rate overly strong, but with natural improvement expected she should take plenty of beating.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

New Plymouth R3 – ENTAIN\/NZB INSURANCE F&M PEARL SERIES <\/span> <\/div>
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7th<\/span><\/div>
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3. Chica De Oro (2)<\/span>
58.5kg<\/span>234×1<\/span><\/div>
J: Michael McNab<\/span>T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.45<\/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: 23\/10\/2026 03:07:25 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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New Plymouth Race 4<\/div>\n
2 I Promise<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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I Promise (#2) is a 3yo Toronado gelding on debut for Lauren Brennan. He has trialled impressively ahead of this, showing good tactical speed and winning well at his latest trial. He maps to settle in a forward position from his wider draw in this smaller field, where I expect Sam Collett will look to be positive from the outset. He should take some beating if he runs up to his trials.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

New Plymouth R4 – ITM NEW PLYMOUTH 3YO MDN 1200<\/span> <\/div>
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2. I Promise (7)<\/span>
57.5kg<\/span><\/span><\/div>
J: Samantha Collett<\/span>T: Lauren Brennan<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.50<\/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: 23\/10\/2026 03:45:26 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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New Plymouth Race 5<\/div>\n
13 Viridian<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Viridian (#13) is a 3yo Noverre filly on debut for Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson. She is a dual acceptor here and in Race 4 and looks a strong chance if connections opt for this race. She has shown enough at the trials to suggest she can take some beating in a maiden of this strength. Michael McNab takes the reins from a nice low gate, which should see her given every chance, <\/span>likely settling<\/span> off the speed in a race that looks to have a genuine tempo engaged. She can make her debut a winning one if she takes her place here.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

New Plymouth R5 – GRANGEWILLIAM STUD MDN 1200<\/span> <\/div>
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<\/td> 13. Viridian (3)<\/span>SCRATCHED: <\/span><\/span><\/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: 23\/10\/2026 04:19:17 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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New Plymouth Race 6<\/div>\n
4 Willoughby White<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Willoughby White (#4) backs up quickly after a 4th at Waverley five days ago, beaten 1.4L, where he was fairly one-paced in the straight from a midfield position but <\/span>wasn’t<\/span> beaten far. He maps to settle ahead of <\/span>midfield, but<\/span> may require some luck early from the wider draw to find a position. He now slides back to R60 <\/span>company, and<\/span> has shown enough at his past two starts in R65 grade to suggest he can be thereabouts in this. <\/span>I’m<\/span> happy to be with him on <\/span>an each<\/span> way basis in an even field.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

New Plymouth R6 – SEATON PARK HCP 1800<\/span> <\/div>
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5th<\/span><\/div>
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4. Willoughby White (8)<\/span>
59.5kg<\/span>05934<\/span><\/div>
J: Jim Chung<\/span>T: Chris Bothwell<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.25<\/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: 23\/10\/2026 04:53:21 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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New Plymouth Race 7<\/div>\n
3 Meloni <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Meloni (#3) is locally trained by Robbie Patterson and comes here off a 5th at Waverley five days ago, beaten 1.9L. He looked to get his chance settling just off the speed with cover that <\/span>day, but<\/span> only let down fairly in the straight. He maps to settle handy again here, <\/span>possibly a<\/span> pair or two back off a genuine speed. He looks ready for the rise in trip, and <\/span>I’m<\/span> expecting him to run an improved race here. Hard to beat.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

New Plymouth R7 – ON TRACK 2000<\/span> <\/div>
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8th<\/span><\/div>
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3. Meloni (3)<\/span>
57kg<\/span>x4315<\/span><\/div>
J: Craig Grylls<\/span>T: Robbie Patterson<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.20<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.20<\/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: 23\/10\/2026 05:26:19 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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New Plymouth Race 8<\/div>\n
5 Classy Brahma<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Classy Brahma (#5) comes here off a 5th at Hawera three weeks ago, where she sat handy up wide and working throughout without cover before weakening in the straight. She maps to settle handy to the speed again, hopefully taking a sit just off the leaders this time from the low draw, in a race that looks to have a genuine tempo engaged. She looks a leading contender in an even race.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

New Plymouth R8 – LA NUOVA TWILIGHT RACES FRIDAY 20TH NOVEMBER<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Classy Brahma (2)<\/span>
58kg<\/span>x3225<\/span><\/div>
J: Bruno Queiroz<\/span>T: Trudy & Vaughan Keegan<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.20<\/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: 23\/10\/2026 06:22:05 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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