Tauranga tips and results

Our price $2.80 · SP $4.40 · Craig Grylls

Progressive filly from the Walker/Bergerson stable who has shown significant ability in her three starts to date. Has proven adaptability on heavy tracks with both her placings coming on rain-affected going. The step up to 2100m looks ideal based on her racing pattern, and Craig Grylls is a significant jockey booking.

Our price $4.00 · SP $2.20

Progressive 3YO gelding from the O'Sullivan & Scott stable who has been competing in much stronger company. The step up to 2100m looks suitable based on his racing pattern, and dropping back to maiden grade is a significant class drop. Major player despite the wide draw.

Our price $2.20 · SP $2.30 · Ryan Elliot

Wyndstorm represents the strongest form candidate dropping significantly in class from recent racing. His second-up record (1 win from 3 starts) is encouraging, and he's shown consistency with 4 top-4 finishes in his last 5 starts. Has performed well on soft tracks previously and should handle today's conditions. The weight is a concern but offset by the class drop.

Our price $6.00 · SP $9.30 · Jasmine Fawcett

Eliza James brings strong credentials dropping back from Group company. Her first-up record is excellent (1-0-1 from 3 starts), and while her second-up statistics aren't as impressive, she's well-placed in this field. Has shown ability on soft tracks and should appreciate the long straight at Tauranga. Represents good each-way value.

Our price $2.20 · SP $2.60 · Opie Bosson

Flashback brings the strongest form credentials with placings in both career starts including a second at this track. Gets the services of top jockey Opie Bosson who has a strong 33% strike rate at Tauranga. Well-drawn in barrier 5 and proven on soft tracks, he looks ready to break through for a maiden win.

Our price $3.80 · SP $3.60 · Rory Hutchings

Has placed in 2 of his 3 career starts and has proven soft track ability. Regular rider Rory Hutchings stays aboard which is a positive. Barrier 8 is the main concern but has the ability to overcome it.

Our price $5.00 · SP $3.10 · Masahiro Hashizume

Hello Youmzain gelding who should improve third-up after two educational runs. Likely to push forward from barrier 9 and could control the race if able to cross and dictate terms. The moderate predicted tempo should suit his front-running style, and Hashizume is riding in good form with 2 wins from his last 20 rides.

Our price $12.00 · SP $10.60 · Rihaan Goyaram

Consistent mare who has placed in 9 of her 17 starts including 5 placings on soft tracks. Her last start 5th at Te Rapa was solid and she's drawn well in barrier 7. The step up to 1400m looks suitable based on her strong finishing efforts over shorter trips.

Our price $3.80 · SP $4.50 · Warren Kennedy

First Dance brings the strongest recent form into this race with a close 2nd in BM75 company two starts back followed by a respectable 5th in stronger company. Her tactical versatility from barrier 1 gives Kennedy options in a race with moderate-fast tempo. Has performed well on soft tracks and should appreciate the long Tauranga straight. The most reliable form reference.

Our price $7.50 · SP $7.20 · Craig Grylls

Bonifleur brings winning form to this race having scored impressively at Tauranga last start over 1400m. Her record at this track is excellent (2-0-1 from 4 starts) and she handles soft tracks well. Craig Grylls is riding in excellent form with a 20% strike rate from his last 20 rides. The rise in class is the main query, but her local track knowledge is a significant advantage.

Our price $12.00 · SP $17.50 · Corentin Berge

Has a solid record at Tauranga (1-0-1 from 3) and performs well on soft tracks. Corentin Berge is riding in excellent form with a 20% strike rate from his last 20 rides.

Our price $6.50 · SP $4.80 · Matthew Cameron

Improving Trapeze Artist filly who has shown promise in her three career starts. Finished a solid 4th last start at Te Rapa over this trip after a good 3rd at Arawa Park. Gets the perfect draw in barrier 1 and retains the services of experienced jockey Matthew Cameron. Should get an economical run and be in the finish.

Our price $7.00 · SP $7.30

Well-bred Per Incanto mare who showed ability with a strong 2nd two starts back at Pukekohe. Disappointed first-up but should improve significantly second-up from a spell. From the quality stable of R James & R Wellwood who know how to prepare a horse to peak second-up.

Our price $4.80 · SP $10.40 · Sam McNab

Progressive gelding who was impressive winning last start at Ruakaka over this distance. Has shown an affinity for soft tracks and appears well-weighted with 56kg. Sam McNab is riding in good form and should give him every chance from barrier 6. The class rise is the main query but he appears to have significant upside.