Te Aroha tips and results

Our price $4.20 · Billy Marshall

The only proven hurdler in the field with recent form over obstacles. His second at Wanganui last start demonstrates current fitness and jumping ability. The heavy track record and proven hurdle experience provide strong credentials, though the wide draw and top weight present challenges.

Our price $6.50 · Stephan Karnicnik

The recent Matamata winner brings strong current form and excellent wet track credentials. Her second up statistics (50% win rate) and heavy track dominance (18% win rate) provide confidence, though the hurdle debut and wide barrier present obstacles to overcome.

Our price $9.00 · Joshua Parker

The consistent placegetter offers value through the strong trainer/jockey combination and recent form. While winless, his regular placing efforts and recent Woodville third suggest he can be competitive at this level, particularly with the proven Parker/Rathbone partnership.

Our price $12.00 · Ethan Jones

La Tienda offers value based on her recent second placing and proven soft track ability. The wide barrier is a significant negative, but the value proposition makes this worth a small investment.

Our price $6.00 · Joshua Parker

Countryman brings strong Te Aroha form with two placings from three starts and excellent steeplechase credentials. The Parker/Beatson combination has been successful with this horse, achieving placings in all three rides. However, the 251-day spell and poor first-up record are concerns, though his course form and proven ability at the distance keep him competitive.

Our price $5.50 · Corentin Berge

Billecart ran a respectable debut fifth at Ellerslie, showing promise for a filly by All Too Hard. The Corentin Berge and Fahy stable combination has a 20% strike rate, and the 2kg weight allowance helps. However, barrier 3 works against the track bias.

Our price $3.50 · Hayley Hassman

Pokuru Gold presents as the most reliable winning chance with proven wet track ability and strong recent form. His 40% strike rate on soft tracks combined with a narrow second last start demonstrates current fitness and suitability for conditions.

Our price $4.20 · Michael Mc Nab

Honey Badger brings proven wet track ability and strong connections. Her dominant heavy track record and recent Group placing suggest she can handle the class rise, though soft conditions are less ideal than heavy.

Our price $5.50 · Craig Grylls

Force Of Nature offers proven class and strong connections but faces weight and track condition challenges. His Listed win and consistent form provide confidence, though wet track record raises some concerns.

Our price $12.00 · Joe Nishizuka

Cleat offers exceptional value as a course specialist with proven wet track ability. His recent Te Aroha win at this exact distance combined with significant class drop creates an overlay opportunity despite recent inconsistency.

Our price $3.50 · Michael Mc Nab

Malleable represents the best winning chance despite being winless. The McNab/Manning combination has a strong 22% strike rate, and the horse showed excellent form when narrowly beaten at Tauranga on soft going. The barrier 9 draw suits the likely tempo, and connections have persisted with this horse suggesting confidence.

Our price $5.50 · Lynsey Satherley

Kay's Ruebe drops significantly in class after Group 3 exposure and recent heavy track form at Hawera. The mare has shown consistent placing ability and the class drop should help. However, the jockey's poor Te Aroha record is a concern.

Our price $8.00 · George Rooke

The wide barrier is a concern but Rooke's good Te Aroha record and the horse's upside make this a worthwhile value play.

Our price $2.80 · Masahiro Hashizume

Greek Anthology stands out with consistent recent form, recording two placings from three starts including a close second at Wanganui over this distance. The gelding has proven soft track ability and the Crawford/Hashizume combination provides confidence despite the wide draw.

Our price $5.50 · Matthew Cartwright

G'day Goldie has shown marked improvement with recent placings and has proven ability at this distance. The Andrew Forsman training and Matthew Cartwright booking adds confidence, though the maiden status remains a concern.

Our price $7.00 · Warren Kennedy

The Warren Kennedy booking and stable confidence suggest there's more to come from this lightly raced gelding, making him an interesting value proposition.

Our price $2.50 · Craig Grylls

War Queen stands out as the most likely winner based on her excellent recent form and proven wet track ability. Her narrow second at Arawa Park last start in heavy conditions demonstrates she's ready to win at this level.

Our price $4.50 · Matthew Cameron

Amira D'argento presents strong each-way value with consistent recent form and proven heavy track ability. Her two recent thirds suggest she's knocking on the door for a win, and the good barrier draw provides tactical options. Despite the jockey's poor recent form, the mare's upward trajectory makes her a strong threat.

Our price $6.00 · Michael Mc Nab

Loch Katrine brings last start winning form and exceptional heavy track credentials to this contest. Her victory at Arawa Park in heavy conditions last start, combined with her outstanding wet track record, makes her a serious contender despite the class rise. The good barrier draw enhances her chances.

Our price $3.20 · Masahiro Hashizume

Up The Anti brings the strongest recent form into this race with a close second at Ellerslie over 2100m on Soft 5. His soft track record of 4-3-1 from 21 starts is excellent for today's conditions. The wide barrier is a concern but his consistent form and proven ability at the distance make him the most reliable winning chance.

Our price $4.50 · Warren Kennedy

Boxmoss won well at Ellerslie in November and has been consistent in recent starts. However, his poor soft track record (0 wins from 6 starts) is a major concern for today's Soft 6 conditions. The wide barrier and distance step-up add further complications despite his class.

Our price $7.00 · Lynsey Satherley

Whatthemansaw won impressively at Arawa Park over 2200m last start and shows excellent heavy track form. However, the step from BM65 to BM75 is significant, and his soft track record is concerning. His youth and limited experience make him a risky proposition despite the recent win.

Our price $6.50 · Michael Mc Nab

Dancin In The Dark offers value based on his excellent heavy track record and proven ability at Te Aroha. His two wins at 2200m show distance capability, and the good barrier draw helps. The poor last start is concerning, but his heavy track form suggests he could bounce back on suitable ground.