New Zealand Racing Tips for Saturday, October 31st 2026

First race in 15h 59m

Racing from across the Tasman comes from Tauranga and Otaki on Saturday, and although there are no major races on the card, which is unusual for this time of the year, there are some value odds available for fans of Kiwi racing.

Tauranga Tips

Race 1. (10:05) Savaglee Standing at Mapperley Stud 3YO (1200m)

#6 - Intan @ $3.30

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It was good to see Intan bounce back with a classy fresh up win, and she could be a smart type in the making.

The three-year-old filly by Shamexpress won narrowly at Taupo when beating Thunder in Motion, who has since won impressively.

It’s a good form guide, and the $3.30 odds are ideal.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 2. (10:38) Tauranga Crossing Maiden (1400m)

#10 - Purple Strike @ $2.50

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Money has come for Purple Strike to win at $2.50, and the three-year-old gelding could be a nice type in the making.

The son of Anders ran second on debut behind Admiral Vos, who runs in the race first on the card, so that will be a good form guide.

Barrier four is ideal, so include him in picks.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (11:13) Saddlery Warehouse Cambridge & Tauranga Maiden (1400m)

#1 - Genki @ $4.00

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We’re taking the each-way odds for Genki, who didn’t fire last preparation, but the stable is firing on all cylinders this season.

The four-year-old son of Satono Aladdin ran third at Ellerslie two back, so if he can repeat that effort, he should beat this field.

Barrier four with Warren Kennedy riding is a bonus.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (11:48) Super Liquor Greerton Handicap (1580m)

#12 - Clew Bay @ $4.00

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Punters get each-way odds for Clew Bay, who is better than what she showed last time out when running fourth at Tauranga.

The five-year-old mare by Reliable Man owns a win and four placings overall, and she has faced some nice types throughout her career.

Opie Bosson rides, which adds to her appeal.

Stake: 1 Unit

Otaki Tips

Race 1. (10:20) Vets on Riverbank Maiden (1600m)

#11 - Cricket @ $3.70

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Cricket hasn’t been too far away from posting a win, and it’s only a matter of time before she produces the goods.

The four-year-old mare by Admire Mars wasn’t far away when running fourth at Woodville fresh up, and this track should suit her better.

She could beat this field, so snap up the odds.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 2. (10:55) Aquashield Roofing 3YO (1200m)

#4 - Securer @ $4.40

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Money has come for Securer to win well on debut for Johnno Brenner, who often gets them to run well on debut.

The three-year-old son of Time Test has looked good at the trials, and this isn’t an overly deep 3YO field, so he could take advantage.

Barrier four is ideal, so take the each-way odds.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (11:28) Fastinternet BM75 (1200m)

# - Zorero @ $2.40

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Seeking three consecutive wins is Zorero, who won his last two starts at Hastings in fine style.

The four-year-old gelding by Per Incanto owns three wins and a placing from five starts, and that form is tough to overlook.

We’re happy with the $2.40 available, so include him in multi bets.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 4. (12:02) Otaki Tyre Repairs BM65 (1400m)

#11 - Only the Lonely @ $6.00

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We’re taking the each-way odds for Only the Lonely, who was all around the mark last preparation.

The five-year-old mare by Tivaci won her only start at Otaki, and returning to this track only helps her chances of winning.

Barrier 13 makes it tough, but the odds are worth taking.

Stake: 1 Unit

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