New Zealand Racing Tips for Saturday, July 11th 2026

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

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

Ruakaka Racing Tips

Race 1. (9:55) Warkworth ITM Maiden (1200m)

#9 – Palombaggia @ $2.25

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Money has come for Palombaggia following a tidy fourth on debut at Ellerslie, and that form stacks up well at Ruakaka.

The two-year-old filly by Circus Maximus finished under a length from the winner, and dropping to 53.5kg makes her tough to beat.

The current odds could firm to around $1.80 on race day.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 2. (10:28) Northland Business Systems Maiden (1200m)

#6 – Withallmygrace @ $4.60

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Withallmygrace has struggled with her form recently after starting her career with consecutive placings, but this is an ideal race for her.

The three-year-old filly by Ribchester ran sixth at Ellerslie last start in a tough contest, so she will find this much easier.

Her opening odds of $5.50 have firmed, so take the each-way odds.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (11:02) Whangarei/Toots ITM BM75 (1200m)

#3 – Khaleesi @ $2.50

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Khaleesi unleashed with two impressive wins to start her career before running fifth in a competitive race at Te Rapa.

The four-year-old mare has spelled since then, and she should come back stronger. Her recent effort came behind That’s Gold, who would run in the New Zealand Derby.

The form checks out, and the $2.50 odds are worth including in picks.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 4. (11:37) ITM/GIB 2YO (1200m)

#3 – Caesars Palace @ $12.00

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Punters get generous odds for Caesars Palace, who showed excellent speed when winning a trial last month.

The two-year-old son of Proisir is trained on the track, which helps, and after opening at $21, his odds have firmed considerably.

It’s a tough field, but he could be competitive.

Stake: 1 Unit

Hawera Racing Tips

Race 1. (10:12) Betavet NZ Maiden (1200m)

#4 – Leica Ace @ $3.00

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Leica Ace opened as the $3 favourite and she has been rock-solid throughout the week.

The five-year-old mare kicked off her career with three consecutive second placings before getting tired last time out, and she could return in good order.

She handles heavy tracks, so she will get through conditions.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 2. (10:45) Hunts Farm Services Handicap (1200m)

#1 – Ima Brazen One @ $2.50

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Ima Brazen One has gone to another level this preparation with back-to-back wins, and she should be tough to stop again.

The five-year-old daughter of Brazen Beau is a seven-time winner overall, and her win at Trentham in heavy conditions is a good guide.

She should ride the speed and be tough to get past.

Stake: 2.5 Units

Race 3. (11:22) Hawera Club 3YO (1600m)

#4 – Bridie @ $4.80

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Punters get each-way odds for last-start winner Bridie, who could handle the rise in class nicely.

The three-year-old filly by Ocean Park got through tough conditions best at New Plymouth, and that holds her in good stead.

Dropping to 51kg with the 4kg claimer riding is enough to take her close.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (12:00) Energy Ford Handicap (1600m)

#5 – Sevenayes @ $4.80

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There isn’t much between many runners in this field, and we’ve landed on Sevenayes as the best each-way bet.

The Mike Breslin-trained gelding owns four placings on heavy tracks, and although yet to win on the surface, he handles it well.

He gets in with only 52kg on his back, which is a luxury weight.

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.