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New Zealand · Wednesday 22 April 2026

Rotorua tips and results

Our top pick won 4 of 7 races at Rotorua. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.

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R1

Rotorua ITM Mdn Hwt

12:34 local1950mMaiden$17,000
Winner2. WhatthemansawSP $2.40
★ Top pickWon
2Whatthemansaw

Our price $3.20 · SP $2.40 · Joshua Parker

Heavy 9 conditions suit with 2 heavy starts (0-0-1), moderate tempo and midfield map ideal for Arawa Park stamina test. Preferred over Jachimo due to proven wet form.

2nd pick6th
3Almalane

Our price $4.50 · SP $8.40 · Hamish Mc Neill

Consistent performer second up today with solid placing record and recent Soft 5 3rd. Lacks heavy experience but soft/heavy similarity and class consistency suit. Moderate tempo favours midfield settling, Arawa Park stamina test aligns with 2050m/2060m runs.

3rd pick8th
8Zee Heights

Our price $12.00 · SP $21.80 · Lemmy Douglas

Heavy track standout with 19 heavy starts (0-2-1), barrier 1 perfect for inside bias preference on wet Arawa Park. Stamina proven via recent hurdle placings, second up sharpness.

Value pick4th
1Tycoon Warrior

Our price $10.00 · SP $29.90 · Corey Wiles

Best heavy form profile with 10 heavy starts (0-2-2) including near-miss 2nd at 2000m Heavy 10. First up long spell but wet specialist suits Arawa Park conditions, moderate tempo allows settling.

  1. 1st2WhatthemansawJoshua Parker$2.40
  2. 2nd9JachimoTroy Harris$2.30
  3. 3rd6I''lberidingshotgunBrandon Holliday$49.10
  4. 4th1Tycoon WarriorCorey Wiles$29.90
Full result · 9 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st2Whatthemansaw9Joshua ParkerDebbie Sweeney68kg$2.40
2nd9Jachimo8Troy HarrisK A Pertab67.5kg$2.30
3rd6I''lberidingshotgun4Brandon HollidayP & J Brosnan68kg$49.10
4th1Tycoon Warrior6Corey WilesD R Wiles68kg$29.90
5th4Dahmers Kiss3Billy MarshallMs P Gerard68kg$17.50
6th3Almalane7Hamish Mc NeillJ L Rathbone68kg$8.40
7th5Gamble2Bella OliverD R Wiles68kg$22.40
8th8Zee Heights1Lemmy DouglasC R Isdale68kg$21.80
9th7Packin Zed5Kylan WilesD R Wiles68kg$35.70
R2

Campbell Infrastructure Hwt (Bm65)

13:07 local1950mBenchmark 65$17,000
Winner2. BassorocSP $3.10
★ Top pickWon
2Bassoroc

Our price $3.20 · SP $3.10 · Troy Harris

Bassoroc stands out on heavy track suitability with 2-3-3 from 13 heavy starts, recent consistent BM65 placings including 2nd/3rd on heavy/soft, and barrier 5 ideal for likely moderate-fast tempo at stamina-testing Arawa Park.

2nd pick5th
4Small Town Girl

Our price $5.50 · SP $7.00 · Joshua Parker

Heavy track specialist with 2-1-1 from 9 heavy starts, barrier 1 is prime for Arawa Park heavy conditions favouring inside draws/forward positions. Recent 4th in BM65 on heavy shows fitness, low weight suits uphill finish. Solid place claims despite class rise.

3rd pick6th
1Affordable

Our price $4.80 · SP $4.90 · Kayla Macnab

Proven 2000m+ stayer suits Arawa Park undulations, despite weight.

Value pick4th
6St Vincent

Our price $9.00 · SP $22.10 · Billy Marshall

Heavy record 1 win from 9, recent runs suggest fitness.

  1. 1st2BassorocTroy Harris$3.10
  2. 2nd5IntoxicatedHamish Mc Neill$7.00
  3. 3rd8Air DancerMichael Roustoby$7.70
  4. 4th6St VincentBilly Marshall$22.10
Full result · 10 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st2Bassoroc5Troy HarrisS B Marsh68kg$3.10
2nd5Intoxicated10Hamish Mc NeillS B Marsh66.5kg$7.00
3rd8Air Dancer8Michael RoustobyC R Isdale66kg$7.70
4th6St Vincent2Billy MarshallP & J Brosnan66.5kg$22.10
5th4Small Town Girl1Joshua ParkerR R Manning67kg$7.00
6th1Affordable6Kayla MacnabJ L Rathbone69.5kg$4.90
7th7Star Warrior7Corey WilesD R Wiles66.5kg$22.20
8th9Pure Gold9Lemmy DouglasMs K A Hoskin65kg$15.60
9th10Rocem4Brandon HollidayP & J Brosnan65kg$45.50
10th3Legend Of Kings3Jay KozaczekMark Walker & Sam Bergerson68kg$13.10
R3

Arawa Park Hotel Rotorua (Bm75)

13:42 local1560mBenchmark 75$17,000
Winner5. LovaciSP $3.50
★ Top pick4th
1Dancin In The Dark

Our price $5.50 · SP $8.70 · Michael Mc Nab

Stands out on heavy track form with 3-0-1 from 11 starts including strong placings at BM75 level on heavy. Barrier 2 positions perfectly as likely leader in moderate tempo race favoring on-pace on Arawa Park's uphill finish. McNab's 24% track strike rate adds appeal despite first-up record.

2nd pickWon
5Lovaci

Our price $6.00 · SP $3.50 · Courtney Barnes

Barrier 1 is gold on heavy Arawa Park favoring inside draws. Solid heavy record (1 win, 1 place from 5) and dropping in class from recent BM75. Low 56.5kg weight ideal for conditions. Moderate recent form but fitness in place and map suits moderate tempo.

Value pick5th
7Opera Belle

Our price $14.00 · SP $5.20 · Elen Nicholas

Heavy track lover with 3 wins from 15 starts including recent Arawa BM65 success. Second up with fitness edge (6 days back), light 53kg suits. Barrier 8 wide but moderate tempo may allow settling.

  1. 1st5LovaciCourtney Barnes$3.50
  2. 2nd3EnrightAshlee Strawbridge$7.60
  3. 3rd2War Of SuccessionHayley Hassman$2.60
  4. 4th1Dancin In The DarkMichael Mc Nab$8.70
Full result · 6 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st5Lovaci1Courtney BarnesS B Marsh56.5kg$3.50
2nd3Enright3Ashlee StrawbridgeR S Manning56kg$7.60
3rd2War Of Succession4Hayley HassmanMark Walker & Sam Bergerson57.5kg$2.60
4th1Dancin In The Dark2Michael Mc NabR R Manning60kg$8.70
5th7Opera Belle8Elen NicholasMs K A Hoskin53kg$5.20
6th8Roc Up Ralph5A Lawson-CarrollS & E Clotworthy53kg$11.80
Scr4Balance Of Power7Opie BossonMark Walker & Sam Bergerson58.5kg
Scr6Charmer6Samantha CollettK A Pertab54kg
R4

Waitomo Fuels Mdn

14:17 local1230mMaiden$17,000
Winner6. Elusive FaithSP $5.40
★ Top pick8th
3Maria Martina

Our price $5.50 · SP $13.10 · Amber Riddell

Maria Martina stands out on Heavy 9 at Arawa Park with 4 heavy starts (0-2-0) including strong Arawa Park heavy form. Barrier 8 neutral but forward settling likely in moderate-fast tempo. Elite heavy proxy over unproven rivals.

2nd pick6th
5Petite Rocher

Our price $5.00 · SP $3.70 · Craig Grylls

Petite Rocher in peak fitness with 3 placings in 4 starts, barrier 4 perfect for Arawa Park heavy inside preference. Walker/Bergerson stable hot, Grylls 17% with trainer. Lacks heavy exposure but recent soft form strong. Moderate-fast tempo suits if gets cover midfield.

3rd pickScratched
4Flyhalf

Our price $4.00 · Samantha Collett

However heavy unproven (0:0-0-0) tempers enthusiasm on Heavy 9 despite strong Collett booking and midfield map. Solid form but conditions query vs proven heavy horses.

Value pick7th
11Show Merican

Our price $6.50 · SP $7.50

Second up today after recent Matamata 3rd, barrier 2 huge plus on heavy. Consistent placer needs normal luck from good draw.

  1. 1st6Elusive FaithGeorge Rooke$5.40
  2. 2nd9Stranger TimesA Lawson-Carroll$25.80
  3. 3rd2ManorbierFloor Moerman$28.50
  4. 4th7She Means BusinessHayley Hassman$6.20
Full result · 8 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st6Elusive Faith5George RookeK A Pertab56kg$5.40
2nd9Stranger Times6A Lawson-CarrollS & E Clotworthy55kg$25.80
3rd2Manorbier1Floor MoermanPeter & Shaun Mckay56.5kg$28.50
4th7She Means Business3Hayley HassmanMark Walker & Sam Bergerson54kg$6.20
5th1Malleable10Michael Mc NabR R Manning58.5kg$3.40
6th5Petite Rocher4Craig GryllsMark Walker & Sam Bergerson56kg$3.70
7th11Show Merican2Mariska Vear56.5kg$7.50
8th3Maria Martina8Amber RiddellMs J Dalley55.5kg$13.10
Scr4Flyhalf7Samantha CollettK A Pertab56kg
Scr8Roc De Night Away9Tayla MitchellDarryn & Briar Weatherley55kg
Scr10Let Me Be10C E Goss55kg
R5

The Rotorua Club Mdn

14:54 local1400mMaiden$17,000
Winner5. GetawaySP $2.50
★ Top pick4th
1Wave Ruler

Our price $5.50 · SP $4.80 · Hayley Hassman

Wave Ruler stands out on pure form with heavy track experience (2:0-1-0, close 2nd on Heavy 10 at Matamata) and improving trend (recent 3rd, 5th before that). Speed map leader suits Arawa Park's 1400m positioning needs and moderate-slow tempo. 55.5kg ideal for heavy, outweighs unproven rivals.

Value pick3rd
6Happy Traveller

Our price $15.00 · SP $4.80 · Tayla Mitchell

Lightest 54.5kg suits wet, all experience on soft/heavy (recent 6th Heavy 10, 5th Soft 5). Moderate-slow tempo from inside draw positions perfectly despite maiden struggles.

  1. 1st5GetawayGeorge Rooke$2.50
  2. 2nd13Kenwood House$6.80
  3. 3rd6Happy TravellerTayla Mitchell$4.80
  4. 4th1Wave RulerHayley Hassman$4.80
Full result · 6 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st5Getaway5George RookeK A Pertab55.5kg$2.50
2nd13Kenwood House11S B Marsh57.5kg$6.80
3rd6Happy Traveller1Tayla MitchellR R Manning54.5kg$4.80
4th1Wave Ruler10Hayley HassmanR S Manning55.5kg$4.80
5th8Beabopalula6Craig GryllsAndrew Forsman55.5kg$5.90
6th9Ellerton7A Lawson-CarrollM & K Murdoch54.5kg$15.10
Scr2Divider2Ms P Gerard57.5kg
Scr3Proud Capitalist8S B Marsh55.5kg
Scr4Annie Bling4S B Marsh55.5kg
Scr7Aixoise12K A Pertab55.5kg
Scr10Pine Leaf13Joe DoyleAndrew Forsman55.5kg
Scr11Reliability3Samantha CollettK A Pertab55.5kg
Scr12Chaos Creator9Elen NicholasAndrew Forsman51.5kg
R6

Sherlock Contracting Mdn

15:29 local1400mMaiden$17,000
Winner9. Shuffle The PackSP $3.40
★ Top pickWon
9Shuffle The Pack

Our price $4.50 · SP $3.40 · Michael Mc Nab

Michael McNab's strong track record (24% wins) and second-up fitness outweigh wide draw in moderate tempo. Heavy10 conditions suit proven wet performer over unproven rivals.

2nd pick10th
5Scotty Magoo

Our price $6.00 · SP $6.60 · Opie Bosson

Barrier 3 is gold in Arawa Park 1400m heavy conditions favouring inside forwards. Opie Bosson upgrade signals stable intent. Moderate tempo and light rain suit fit first-upper getting easy run. Form limited but map/barrier/connections outweigh history in low-class maiden. Solid place chance.

Value pick6th
1Beau Miller

Our price $10.00 · SP $9.80 · Jack Taplin

  1. 1st9Shuffle The PackMichael Mc Nab$3.40
  2. 2nd4SaltburnAmber Riddell$13.00
  3. 3rd18Aixoise$19.30
  4. 4th3CrackbonesSam McNab$10.20
Full result · 10 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st9Shuffle The Pack17Michael Mc NabR R Manning56.5kg$3.40
2nd4Saltburn10Amber RiddellJosh King & Maija Vance57.5kg$13.00
3rd18Aixoise16K A Pertab56kg$19.30
4th3Crackbones15Sam McNabS & E Clotworthy56.5kg$10.20
5th2Erase9S Ralph58.5kg$5.80
6th1Beau Miller13Jack TaplinMs J Dalley55.5kg$9.80
7th11Piccola Bellezza6Tayla MitchellMs J Dalley55.5kg$28.80
8th12Moonbeams11Joe DoyleAndrew Forsman56kg$5.30
9th13Outrageous1A Lawson-CarrollM & K Murdoch55.5kg$50.10
10th5Scotty Magoo3Opie BossonR K Fleming58.5kg$6.60
Scr6Shookmeallnightlon8D J Miller58.5kg
Scr7Don''t Tell The Mrs14Craig GryllsAndrew Forsman58kg
Scr8Show Merican18Samantha CollettMariska Vear56.5kg
Scr10Pinky Pie7S B Marsh56.5kg
Scr14Kenwood House12George RookeS B Marsh58kg
Scr15Proud Capitalist2S B Marsh56kg
Scr16Annie Bling5S B Marsh56kg
Scr17Getaway4K A Pertab56kg
R7

Entain/NZB Insurance Pearl Series (Bm65)

16:04 local1400mBenchmark 65$17,000
Winner1. Scarlet TempleSP $3.10
★ Top pickWon
1Scarlet Temple

Our price $5.50 · SP $3.10 · Ashlee Strawbridge

Scarlet Temple stands out on pure form with 5 heavy starts (1 win, 3 places) including sharp recent 3rd in BM65 on heavy8. Second up stats solid, consistent class performer, fitter now. Wide draw manageable in moderate tempo.

2nd pick5th
7Viva Glam

Our price $10.00 · SP $7.80 · Hayley Hassman

Viva Glam has best heavy exposure (9:1-1-3) with recent BM65 runs including 2nd/4th on wet tracks. Class drop positive, consistent in conditions despite wide draw. Reliable placegetter when wet at Arawa Park-style tracks. Good third tier selection.

3rd pickScratched
9Princess Elsa

Our price $7.00 · Samantha Collett

Princess Elsa loves heavy (5:1-2-0) with recent consistent BM65 efforts including strong 2nd on heavy8. Barrier 4 ideal for Arawa Park 1400m positioning in moderate tempo. Light weight, good connections.

Value pick6th
6Our Easy Street

Our price $18.00 · SP $26.60 · A Lawson-Carroll

Barrier 6 suits inside run, stamina proven for Arawa undulations. First up but trainer targets wet days.

  1. 1st1Scarlet TempleAshlee Strawbridge$3.10
  2. 2nd5ArtamosCraig Grylls$8.50
  3. 3rd8PortlandTayla Mitchell$7.70
  4. 4th2Marriage VowsHyeontaek Oh$9.00
Full result · 8 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st1Scarlet Temple12Ashlee StrawbridgeDebbie Sweeney56kg$3.10
2nd5Artamos10Craig GryllsG Richardson & R Norvall57.5kg$8.50
3rd8Portland8Tayla MitchellS B Marsh56kg$7.70
4th2Marriage Vows5Hyeontaek OhL K Collins54.5kg$9.00
5th7Viva Glam11Hayley HassmanMark Walker & Sam Bergerson55.5kg$7.80
6th6Our Easy Street6A Lawson-CarrollS & E Clotworthy56.5kg$26.60
7th11Social Climber9Joe NishizukaG Richardson & R Norvall53.5kg$4.30
8th3Perugia2George RookeS R Autridge58.5kg$8.30
Scr4Rumours7Joe DoyleDarryn & Briar Weatherley57.5kg
Scr9Princess Elsa4Samantha CollettA W Pike57kg
Scr10Dragon Blossom1Ms P Gerard57kg
Scr12With Grace3Sam McNabMs K A Hoskin54.5kg
Scr13Lady Mak9P A Coutts54kg

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