Trentham tips and results

Our price $6.00 · SP $9.00 · K R Hercock

Falcrests Belle represents value after an impressive maiden win last start. She's drawn the inside barrier which should give her every chance and K R Hercock maintains the ride. While she's untested at the 1200m and has limited soft track form, her recent performances suggest she's improving with racing.

Our price $5.50 · SP $6.50 · Daniel Stackhouse

Alaskan represents excellent value dropping back from Group company where she competed admirably earlier this year. Her recent 6th at Te Rapa over this distance showed she's building nicely, and the significant class drop combined with a perfect barrier draw makes her the standout. The long Trentham straight will suit her staying style, and she appears ready to peak third-up.

Our price $9.00 · SP $8.90 · Masahiro Hashizume

Mcgrath brings solid recent form having finished a creditable 4th at this track and distance last start. He's dropping in class here which is a significant advantage, and his ability to handle soft tracks is a plus given the conditions. While the wide barrier is a concern, the long run to the first turn at Trentham should allow him to find a position. Expect him to be running on strongly.

Our price $2.80 · SP $3.60 · Samantha Collett

While first-up from a spell, her dominant win suggests significant ability, and she's proven on soft tracks. The Collett/Cole combination is strong, and her tactical versatility should allow her to settle midfield and finish strongly in what looks to be a moderate-fast tempo race.

Our price $6.00 · SP $4.00 · Kelly Myers

Butler Cabin brings solid recent form, finishing second in a Group 2 at this track last start. The significant class drop is a major positive, and he's proven on soft tracks and at this venue. Kelly Myers maintains the ride which provides continuity. While yet to win from two starts, his consistent form suggests a breakthrough is near, especially dropping back to Listed company.

Our price $8.00 · SP $6.50 · Bruno Queiroz

Dragon Blossom brings progressive form with a last-start maiden win over 1560m. The 5YO mare has been remarkably consistent with 8 placings from 15 starts and has proven ability on soft tracks. While facing a significant class rise, her improving form line and favorable barrier draw give her strong claims for a top-3 finish in this field.

Our price $7.00 · SP $10.00 · Daniel Stackhouse

Pacific Princess offers value with her strong Trentham record and proven soft track ability. The 5YO mare has been a consistent performer with 7 placings from 17 starts and gets in with just 55.5kg.

Our price $6.50 · SP $4.90 · Warren Kennedy

Just Charlie is a genuine stayer with proven soft track credentials. His recent Listed win at 2600m demonstrates his stamina, and the quick backup from a good third placing suggests he's in peak form. The 53kg weight is advantageous, and Warren Kennedy is a capable jockey. His lack of success at Trentham is a concern, but his staying prowess should suit the track's testing nature.

Our price $9.00 · SP $13.50 · Matthew Cartwright

His Trentham record (1-3-2 from 9 starts) is outstanding, and his recent third in Group 3 company shows he's in good form. While his soft track record is a concern, he's placed multiple times in these conditions. The wide barrier is challenging, but his versatile racing style should allow him to find a position.

Our price $3.20 · SP $2.20 · Craig Grylls

Lightly-raced gelding with exceptional talent showing a perfect 2-from-2 record at Trentham. His second-up record is flawless, winning his only attempt, and he excels on rain-affected tracks with 3 wins from 4 starts. Despite stepping up to the mile for the first time, his racing pattern suggests the distance will suit, and the lightweight of 53kg is a significant advantage. The class rise is offset by his progressive profile and perfect draw.

Our price $8.00 · SP $9.40 · Warren Kennedy

Progressive mare with an excellent record on soft tracks (3 wins from 6 starts). Her last start second at Te Rapa over 1500m suggests she's ready for the mile, and her racing pattern indicates she'll handle Trentham's long straight. The lightweight of 53kg is advantageous, and she maps to get a good run from barrier 7. While she's stepping up in class, her progressive profile and consistency (3-2-1 from 10 starts) suggest she's capable of measuring up.

Our price $4.20 · SP $5.30 · Samantha Collett

War Princess brings exceptional credentials with 5 wins from 8 starts including a last-start Group 3 win at this track. Her versatile running style suits Trentham's long straight, and she's proven on soft tracks. The barrier draw is a slight concern, but her class and consistency should overcome this. With the expected fast tempo, her ability to settle and finish strongly will be advantageous.

Our price $5.50 · SP $7.80 · Bruno Queiroz

Romanoff comes off an impressive Group 1 win and has strong credentials with proven soft track form. The wide barrier is a concern, but his early speed should allow him to cross and find a position. The fast tempo predicted may work against him if he gets caught in a speed battle up front. His class is undeniable, but there are some queries about how he'll handle Trentham's long straight if pressured early.

Our price $16.00 · SP $39.10 · Amber Riddell

He's a last-start winner at this track and has an excellent record on soft tracks with 2 wins from 3 starts. His consistent form (7 top-3 finishes in last 8 starts) suggests he's in career-best form. While this is a significant class rise, Trentham's long straight and the predicted fast tempo should play to his strengths as a backmarker who can finish strongly.

Our price $2.80 · SP $2.70 · James Mc Donald

Quality mare with exceptional strike rate who excels on soft tracks. First-up record is solid with 1 win and 2 thirds from 3 attempts. Despite the wide barrier, she gets in well at the weights and has the services of top jockey James McDonald. Her versatile racing style should allow her to overcome the draw, and her class edge makes her the one to beat.

Our price $5.00 · SP $5.70 · Daniel Stackhouse

Progressive mare with an impressive 50% win rate who has shown a clear affinity for this distance with 3 wins from 5 attempts. Handles soft tracks well with 2 wins from 3 starts and comes in with consistent recent form including a last-start win in Group 3 company. The 42-day freshen-up should suit, and she maps to get a good run from barrier 10.

Our price $7.00 · SP $14.50 · Warren Kennedy

High-class galloper with an exceptional record of 9 wins from 15 starts including multiple at Group level. His perfect first-up record (3 from 3) is a significant asset, and he handles soft tracks well with 3 wins from 5 starts. The 252-day break is a query, but his class and proven fresh ability should overcome this. Barrier 8 is workable in this field.

Our price $7.00 · SP $4.70 · Craig Grylls

Genuine track specialist with 3 wins from 6 starts at Trentham and 2 wins from 5 attempts at this track and distance. His recent form has been consistent without winning, but he drops back to a track he loves and should appreciate the likely fast tempo.

Our price $4.00 · SP $5.70 · Daniel Stackhouse

Reliable performer who loves Trentham with 2 wins, 1 second and 1 third from 7 starts at the track. Has performed well on soft tracks previously and drops significantly in class here. The 59kg is a concern, but his class and track experience compensate. Drawn to get a good run and should be right in the finish.

Our price $8.00 · SP $13.30 · Matthew Cartwright

Consistent mare with an excellent record at 1400m (2-2-1 from 6 starts). Has been competing in much stronger company including Group races and drops significantly in class here. Versatile on all track conditions and should appreciate the Soft 6 surface. The wide barrier is a concern, but she has the ability to overcome it if ridden patiently.

Our price $7.00 · SP $10.90 · Masahiro Hashizume

Consistent gelding with an excellent record at 1400m (2-3-1 from 9 starts) and proven ability on soft tracks. His last start 3rd at Te Rapa was full of merit and indicates he's in good form. Has a high place strike rate with 10 placings from 16 starts.