New Zealand Racing Tips for Saturday, August 15th 2026

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

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

New Plymouth Racing Tips

Race 1. (10:20) Seaton Park Maiden (1800m)

#8 - Winter Rose @ $3.00

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Kevin Myers lines up Winter Rose, who has improved with every run, and we’re hoping that trend continues.

The four-year-old mare by Darci Brahma comes off a second placing at Wanganui, and a repeat of that effort should be good enough to win.

The $3 is likely to form on race day, so snap up the odds.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 2. (10:55) Zafrenzy's Legacy Maiden (1200m)

#1 - Facilitate @ $6.50

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Punters get each-way odds for Facilitate, who didn’t fire last time out, but his run for third at Ellerslie two back is a good guide.

The five-year-old son of Wrote meets an easier field than what he faced last start, so that should see him be much more competitive.

The $6.50 odds are worth including in picks as a value bet.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (11:28) Grangewilliam Stud Handicap (2000m)

#2 - Ayteem @ $1.80

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Seeking back-to-back wins is Ayteem, who couldn’t have won any easier last start when scoring by four lengths.

The five-year-old son of Eminent loves running at New Plymouth as a three-time winner from five starts, so there isn’t much going against him.

The odds are short, but he’s a good multi bet inclusion.

Stake: 2.5 Units

Race 4. (12:03) Hi Yo's Legacy BM65 (2000m)

#5 - Hi Yo Fox Rox @ $6.00

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It would be fitting for Hi Yo Fox Rox to win this race, and the five-year-old could get back to winning form.

The son of Complacent won at Wanganui two starts back before finishing fifth at New Plymouth last start, and having track experience helps.

Hayley Hassman takes 1kg off his back, so include him in picks.

Stake: 1 Unit

Ruakaka Racing Tips

Race 1. (10:40) Bretty Sawyers Ray White Bream Bay Maiden (1200m)

#13 - Russian Prime @ $2.60

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We expect plenty of money to come for Russian Prime, who ran second behind Back of the Bus at Ellerslie on debut.

Back of the Bus has since won at much higher levels, so it’s a good form guide, and she didn’t have all favours in that race.

We have her starting at $1.90, so the odds are worth including in horse racing predictions.

Stake: 2.5 Units

Race 2. (11:13) Gallagher Insurance Bream Bay BM75 (1100m)

#7 - Victor Tango @ $3.50

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Money has come for Victor Tango, who showed good form as a three-year-old last season.

The four-year-old son of Proisir won at Matamata at his second race day start before finishing fourth behind Navy Ensign in open company at Pukekohe.

Getting in with 54kg and the inside draw makes him tough to hold out.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 3. (11:53) Tree Wise Northland Maiden (1600m)

#11 - Long Island @ $3.90

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Donna Logan lines up Long Island, who has been close to exiting maidens after posting four placings from six starts.

The four-year-old mare comes off a handy third placing at Ruakaka, and having experience on the track only makes it harder to beat her.

Masa Hashizume is riding well, so that adds to our confidence levels.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (12:32) Croft Poles BM75 (1600m)

#6 - Novak @ $9.00

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Novak isn’t always the most consistent runner going around, but the eight-year-old has enough experience to beat this field.

He has six wins and 16 placings from 77 starts, including two placings from five starts on the sand-based track at Ruakaka.

There are no superstars in this race, so take the $9.

Stake: 1 Unit

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