New Zealand Racing Tips for Saturday, April 11th 2026

We have expert betting tips for racing in New Zealand on Saturday, which features racing from Riccarton and Otaki.

Punters get good value odds for the two Kiwi meetings, and we have betting tips for the early races on the card.

Riccarton Racing Tips

Race 1. (9:55) Windsor Park Stud Luncheon Maiden (1200m)

#12 – Russian Blues @ $7.50

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Punters get value each-way odds for Russian Blues, who showed good speed when placing at Cambridge last preparation.

Coming south could see her form improve, and the three-year-old filly by Russian Revolution could improve quickly this preparation.

Getting 2kg off her back is enough to take her close.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 2. (10:30) Anzac Day Races BM65 (1200m)

#7 – Filter @ $5.00

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Filter broke maidens on Monday with a huge 9.8-length win at Riverton, and although the track favoured front runners, it was a good effort.

The three-year-old filly by Invader will likely sit on the speed and look to kick clear again, which is possible at Riccarton.

Punters get each-way odds, which are worth taking.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (11:05) Property Brokers Welcome Stakes (1000m)

#5 – Enchantment @ $3.30

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Enchantment was a nose behind Hezzarocstar last time out, and she’s nearing a win after three consecutive placings.

The two-year-old daughter of Hello Youmzain also showed speed when placing at Ellerslie behind Incandescent, which is a good form guide.

55kg on her back is ideal, so she should go close.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 4. (13:40) Happy Birthday Mary Molyneux BM75 (1400m)

#3 – Cool ‘N’ Fast @ $3.90

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Gunning for three consecutive wins is Cool ‘N’ Fast, who scored at Ashburton in back-to-back races.

The four-year-old son of Savabeel has always had enough talent to beat fields of this nature, and $3.90 is a fair price in this field.

Barrier four with Opie Bosson riding only adds to his chances.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Otaki Racing Tips

Race 1. (10:10) The Tele Otaki Maiden (1400m)

#9 – Pee Bee Girl @ $2.35

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Pee Bee Girl ran second on debut at Waverley, and she’s our top pick to go one better.

The four-year-old mare by Vespa was only a half-length behind Carter John, and that form has stacked up nicely since.

Getting the inside draw is enough to take her close in the opener.

Stake: 2.5 Units

Race 2. (10:45) Jennian Homes 2YO (1300m)

#3 – Walkin in Memphis @ $4.50

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Money has come for Walkin in Memphis, who ran sixth on debut behind So Fear, which is a good form guide.

The two-year-old colt by Too Darn Hot was only 1.7 lengths behind the winner, so it was better than it looks on paper.

He gets all favours off the inside draw, so he’s our top pick in a tough race.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (11:19) Vets on Riverbank BM65 (2100m)

#5 – Platinum Tyche @ $6.50

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Punters get value odds for Platinum Tyche, who looked good when winning back-to-back races earlier this season.

The four-year-old mare by Redwood struggled in three runs after those wins, but she got back to form when fourth last time out.

Bruno Queiroz riding is ideal, so take the value odds.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (13:54) Porirua Club Punters BM65 (1200m)

#4 – General Menari @ $5.00

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General Menari is nearing a win after back-to-back placings at Te Rapa and Matamata, so the form checks out.

The three-year-old son of Menari showed speed on debut when winning at Taupo, and something close to that would be good enough.

He only needs luck from the tricky draw to figure in the finish.

Stake: 1 Unit

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After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

Daryl's tips have been featured on various websites around the world before joining the GoBet team. When he's not working, Daryl tries to avoid making bogeys on the golf course.