New Zealand Racing Tips for Saturday, June 6th 2026

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

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. (9:10) Wellington Steeplechase Tickets on Sale Now Maiden Hurdle (2500m)

#4 – Billy @ $3.90

Billy looks for consecutive wins after being too strong for the opposition at Hastings, and that form should hold up nicely.

The Kevin Myer-trained gelding might have taken 11 starts to break maidens, but he could be a nice hurdler in the making.

Take the odds before late money comes for him.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 2. (9:41) Vale Bob Autridge Maiden Hurdle (2500m)

#9 – Kick On @ $3.30

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Kick On has more flat ability than every runner in this field combined, and if he can handle the fences, he should put up a big margin.

He comes off an open class run at New Plymouth, and with seven wins and 19 placings on the flat, he will have too much flat speed for this field.

He goes to the Myers stable, which only adds to his appeal.

Stake: 3 Units

Race 3. (10:14) Manawatu ITM Manawatu Hurdle (2500m)

#2 – Billy Boy @ $3.70

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Billy Boy has four wins from five starts over hurdles, and he’s the testing material in the feature hurdle affair.

The Joe Rathbone-trained gelding is unbeaten in two starts at Trentham, and although 2500m is a short jumping race, he won’t mind the distance.

The $3.70 odds are better than expected, so snap up the value.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 4. (10:50) Let’s Keep Racing at Trentham 2YO (1000m)

#10 – Hidden Spark @ $3.00

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Money has come for Hidden Spark after opening at $3.70, and when this stable bets on their runners, it pays to take notice.

The Allan Sharrock-trained filly is bred to be good, and she has looked good at the jumpouts, which is another good sign.

She gets the inside draw with 54kg, so she goes on top.

Stake: 1.5 Unit

Ellerslie Racing Tips

Race 1. (9:57) Trackside Handicap (1400m)

#4 – Sweet Smile @ $2.80

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Sweet Smile is already a four-time winner this preparation, and he gets every chance to add another win to his record on Saturday.

The five-year-old son of Time Test is unbeaten in three runs at Ellerslie, and it’s not an easy track to adjust to, so he has the advantage over this field.

Take the $2.80 given that he has the inside draw with 54kg.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 2. (10:33) The Lawn Shed 2YO (1200m)

#1 – Judy’s Smarties @ $4.00

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Wexford Stables has a good record with its debut runners, and Judy’s Smarties could make a big impact on debut.

The two-year-old colt by Sword of State looked good when winning a trial at Taupo, and he only needs to measure up to that effort.

Take the each-way odds before money comes for him.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (11:10) Myracehorse BM65 (1200m)

#6 – She’s Untouchable @ $6.00

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Punters get each-way odds for She’s Untouchable, who has threatened to win this preparation, and it’s only a matter of time.

She owns three placings from nine starts at Ellerslie, and the four-year-old mare is much better than a one-race winner.

Stick with her until she wins her second race.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (11:50) Eagle Technology Maiden (1200m)

#8 – Prominere @ $4.40

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The four-year-old mare didn’t have much luck in two runs, both coming on heavy tracks, but the betting support is a good sign.

She ran third at Te Awamutu last time out, and after opening at $4.80, money has come for her throughout the week.

Barrier three with Michael McNab riding helps, so she’s worth backing.

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.

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