New Zealand Racing Tips for Saturday, July 19th 2025

We have expert betting tips for the New Zealand racing cards this Saturday at Rotorua and New Plymouth.

There is always great value at the NZ horse racing meetings, and we have our best bets across the two cards.

Rotorua racing tips

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Race 1. (9:57) Macmillan Accountants Maiden (1215m)

#5 – Litteral @ $2.50

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Money has come for Litteral throughout the week after finishing second in consecutive starts, including one at Rotorua last time out.

The three-year-old filly by Redwood is bred to handle wet tracks, and it’s only a matter of time before she breaks through for a win.

Take the $2.50 before it shortens on race day.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 2. (10:34) Rotorua ITM Maiden (1400m)

#1 – Don’s Legacy @ $5.00

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Running at value each-way odds is Don’s Legacy, who finished second at this track last time out in similar conditions.

The five-year-old son of Bullbars has yet to win from 10 starts, but he’s due a win, and there are no superstars in this field.

Getting some weight off its back could take it close.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (11:08) House of Elliott Maiden (1560m)

#6 – Join the Dance @ $6.00

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Team Rogerson has good success at Rotorua in the winter, so we’re including Join the Dance in our horse racing picks.

The three-year-old filly by Tarzino has more upside than most runners in this field, and she looked good when running second earlier this prep.

Anything close to her best should be enough to go close.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (13:44) Arawa Park Hotel Rotorua Handicap (1560m)

#4 – Solidify @ $4.00

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Solidify looked like a real up-and-comer at one stage, which saw him run well in Australia, but his form has tapered off since.

He might have been given a few too many runs as a youngster, but we’re keeping the faith with the Rogerson-trained runner.

He has stakes wins to his name, so class could be enough to get through the conditions.

Stake: 1 Unit

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New Plymouth racing tips

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Race 1. (10:15) Revital Fertilisers Maiden (1800m)

#2 – Freebelle @ $1.70

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Gunning for three consecutive wins is Freebelle, who scored at New Plymouth two back before winning at Trentham.

The Robbie Patterson-trained mare loves heavy surfaces, and considering the lack of depth in this field, we’re not surprised by the short odds.

She’s worth including in horse racing multis this Saturday.

Stake: 4 Units

Race 2. (10:53) UBP Maiden (1100m)

#4 – Turn It Up @ $4.00

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Turn It Up resumed with a tidy second placing fresh up, and although that came on a synthetic track, it’s still a good form guide.

The three-year-old filly by Tivaci ran third on debut at Otaki in soft conditions, so she handles wet tracks, which is good to see.

Punters get each-way odds to snap up, so include her in picks.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (11:31) Sandfords Rural Carriers BM75 (1200m)

#7 – Fancypants @ $6.50

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Looking to score an upset win over the short-priced favourite is Fancypants, who hasn’t been too far away from scoring an overdue win.

The four-year-old son of Echoes of Heaven owns a win and a placing in heavy conditions, and dropping in weight to 54kg is ideal.

It should be a close finish, and his experience could be enough to edge them out.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (12:12) Delaval Coastal Maiden (1400m)

#2 – Jaeger @ $2.60

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Jaeger won well to exit maidens last start at Otaki, and he’s good enough to rise through the grades.

The three-year-old son of Time Test gets all favours off the inside draw with 2kg off his back, and his best form has come in the wet.

Take the $2.60 odds before more money comes.

Stake: 2 Units

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Daryl Curnow

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.