We have expert betting tips for the New Zealand racing cards this Saturday at Riccarton and New Plymouth.
There is always great value at the NZ horse racing meetings, and we have our best bets across the two cards.
Riccarton racing tips
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War of Silence has strong trial form for Te Akau, and they don’t often miss with their youngsters down south.
The three-year-old colt by Snitzel is bred to be better than average, and having Opie Bosson in the saddle adds to his winning claims.
We recommend taking the $3 odds available before they shorten.
Stake: 2 Units
Hooray for Harry is better for a run under his belt this preparation, which was a moderate sixth at Riccarton last month.
We’re backing another Te Akau runner that has been well-backed to win, and the son of Harry Angel is good enough to beat this field.
His record at Riccarton is good enough to include him in picks.
Stake: 1 Unit
Mr Bully Tee opened at $6.50 before firming considerably into $4.50, and that’s a sizable move.
The six-year-old son of Complacent owns two wins and three placings from 10 starts at Riccarton, and he could add to that total on Saturday.
It’s an even betting field, so include him at each-way odds.
Stake: 1 Unit
Cosmetic Virtue doesn’t have a good record at Riccarton, but her recent form of two wins from three starts is tough to ignore.
The six-year-old mare by El Roca runs well with a bit of moisture in the surface, and that could be all she needs to improve her record here.
She paid $10 when winning last start, so there is more betting support this time around.
Stake: 1 Unit
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New Plymouth racing tips
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Spandeedo owns two wins and two placings from five starts, including a good win at Hawera two starts back.
The three-year-old son of Ferrando runs his best races on heavy tracks, so the track conditions should be right up his alley.
Getting the inside draw is another positive, so he goes firmly on top.
Stake: 3 Units
King Jakkal comes off two trial wins, and the Allan Sharrock stable knows how to get their debutants up and running.
The three-year-old son of King of Comedy opened at $2.70 before firming, and we wouldn’t be surprised if he closed at around $2.10.
Take the current odds and include him in horse racing multis.
Stake: 2.5 Units
Slippery owns a win and placing from two fresh up starts, and he could sneak under the radar at each-way odds on Saturday.
The six-year-old son of Keano also owns two placings from two starts at New Plymouth, so the form checks out.
We’re happy to include him in picks at the current price.
Stake: 1 Unit
Urenui is costing punters a bit this preparation with four consecutive placings, but it’s about time he won.
The six-year-old saves his best racing for New Plymouth with eight starts for four wins and three placings, so getting back to this track helps.
Take the current odds before late money comes for him.
Stake: 2 Units
