New Zealand Racing Tips for Saturday, June 27th 2026

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

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

Trentham Racing Tips

Race 1. (9:07) Norm Bevan Memorial Maiden Steeplechase (4000m)

#3 – Red Ned @ $3.30

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Red Ned went close to scoring his first jumps win last time out at Te Aroha, and he’s a runner worth sticking with.

The John Wheeler-trained son of Zed owns four placings from six starts over the jumps, which is a quality record for this level of racing.

He will get through the heavy conditions better than most.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 2. (9:40) Stephanie Murray Mortgages Maiden Hurdle (2500m)

#8 – Sloane Square @ $15.00

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Punters get value odds for Sloane Square, who hasn’t been too far away in two runs this preparation.

The four-year-old has yet to win or place in nine career starts, but he should enjoy running over the jumps circuit for the first time.

The odds make him a worthwhile inclusion.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (10:11) Honouring West Coast Maiden Hurdle (2500m)

#1 – Kick On @ $2.00

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Kevin Myers lines up Kick On, who is nearing a win over jumps after posting a second placing at Trentham last time out.

The eight-year-old son of Per Incanto is a four-time placegetter at the track, and his flat speed is enough to put this field away.

He’s worth including in horse racing multis.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 4. (10:42) Trentham Supporters Group Wellington Hurdle (3200m)

#2 – Happy Star @ $4.00

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Happy Star was too tough for them at Trentham last start, and he’s the horse to beat based on that effort.

The 10-year-old is a 13-time winner in heavy conditions, and it’s going to be very deep on Saturday, and we fancy his chances of ploughing through it.

$4 is a good price from bookmakers, so include him at value.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Tauranga Racing Tips

Race 1. (10:25) Gartshore Construction Maiden (1200m)

#9 – Run Don’t Walk @ $10.00

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Run Don’t Walk has yet to fire, but we’re giving the four-year-old another chance to show something.

The Wexford Stables runner is in good hands, and there is enough betting support at $10 to suggest that she can make a winning return.

Include her in picks for a touch of value.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 2. (10:55) Aongatete Avo-Ject BM75 (1200m)

#5 – Quondo @ $2.15

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Looking to secure back-to-back wins is Quondo, who scored easily by two lengths at Matamata last time out.

The three-year-old son of Wootton Bassett is unbeaten in two starts over the distance, with one win coming in heavy conditions.

George Rooke rides, which adds to our confidence.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 3. (11:30) Rhys Mischefski Bayleys Whakatane BM65 (1200m)

#5 – Purosangue @ $4.40

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Purosangue never looked like a winning chance when dropping out of contention early at Te Rapa, but a bounce back effort is likely.

The three-year-old son of Per Incanto is better in heavy conditions, so he gets a track to suit, and going right-handed could help.

Money has come for him, which is a good sign from this stable.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (12:05) Michael Montgomery Memorial BM65 (2100m)

#2 – Sweet But Psycho @ $4.50

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It’s taking Sweet But Psycho a long time to get back to winning form, but we’re giving her one more chance.

The Wexford Stable could have a big day on Saturday, so we’re happy to follow most of their runners, including this five-year-old mare.

She’s talented at her best, so take the each-way odds.

Stake: 1 Unit

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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.