Trentham tips and results

Our price $4.00 · SP $3.10 · Hamish Mc Neill

Comedy has been competing well in open company and drops right back to maiden hurdle level. He acts well on heavy ground and is drawn nicely in barrier 3. The main concern is his lack of hurdling experience, but if he jumps cleanly his flat class could carry him through.

Our price $8.00 · SP $8.10 · Billy Marshall

Scotty is a raw but improving 4yo who has placed in two of his last three flat starts. He is by Zed, a sire of stayers, and the step up to 2500m plus hurdles may unlock improvement. Barrier 11 is a concern but the moderate tempo should help him stay in touch.

Our price $6.00 · SP $6.60 · Emily Farr

Cocktail Lad is a proven heavy-track warrior who loves wet ground and has the class to dominate a maiden hurdle if jumping doesn't faze him. The long layoff is a worry, but his heavy record is the best in the race.

Our price $12.00 · SP $11.20 · Jay Kozaczek

Hill Of Kings is a capable jumper on heavy ground, having won a maiden hurdle and placed in another. His best form came with Jay Kozaczek aboard (2 wins). Barrier 3 should aid his chances in a moderate tempo. An each-way play with upside.

Our price $8.00 · SP $9.40 · Erin M Leighton

Caliber is an unknown debutant but gets a good draw and an experienced track jockey. The Breslin stable does not have outstanding first-up numbers but the horse must be respected given the relatively low confidence elsewhere. With no exposed form, Caliber could be anything and the inside alley is a plus at Trentham where barriers 1-8 are viable. Place prospects look solid.

Our price $8.00 · SP $7.40 · Kelly Myers

Thunder Squirrel is another debutant from a stable that can produce first-up winners. Barrier 5 is favourable and Kelly Myers knows the track well, though her recent form is quiet. Without form, both are speculative but Thunder Squirrel has enough positives to include as a place chance. The fast tempo should suit if it has early pace.

Our price $4.50 · SP $8.20 · Corey Wiles

Invisible Spirit has the ideal profile for this Heavy 9 staying steeplechase: outstanding heavy track record, on-pace running style, and proven stamina over 4000m. Despite moderate recent form, he drops into a weaker Restricted company and maps to control the race from barrier 3. The slow tempo and heavy ground strongly favour his tactical speed and jumping experience. The main concern is the weight, but his class and suitability outweigh that.

Our price $12.00 · SP $12.90 · Will Featherstone

He is second up from a spell, which historically has produced a place (0-1-1 from 4 second-up runs). His last run on the flat was poor but he can be forgiven.

Our price $10.00 · SP $11.40 · Floor Moerman

Sapphire is a complete unknown, but in a weak maiden on heavy ground, the jockey booking of Floor Moerman (20% recent strike) and a light weight signal intent.

Our price $5.00 · SP $9.50 · Leah Hemi

Sotirio has a powerful first-up statistic with two wins from four fresh attempts, and he handles heavy ground well. Drawing the inside gate is a bonus, allowing him to settle handy and use his speed. Recent Trentham placing shows he is competitive at this level.

Our price $6.00 · SP $8.60 · Floor Moerman

Chajaba is a veteran who comes to hand second-up, boasting a 40% win rate in that scenario. He thrives on heavy ground and is dropping to a suitable grade. While he didn't show much first-up, his record suggests significant improvement.

Our price $4.00 · SP $3.10 · Kelly Myers

Belle Tribute comes off a dominant win in an Open race at New Plymouth, displaying a strong finishing burst. Her overall strike rate (6 wins from 17 starts) and improving trend are impressive. However, she steps up against more seasoned heavy-track performers and must overcome a wide draw.

Our price $8.00 · SP $6.20 · Liam Kauri

Tobias appeals as a value each-way play with an impressive heavy track resume (5 wins). The 52kg weight is a huge plus on a Heavy 9, and his second-up record (1 win, 1 placing) suggests he will improve from his first-up fifth over 1400m.

Our price $8.00 · SP $7.20 · Leah Hemi

Whiskey N' Rye has a strong second-up record and a good barrier draw. He won his last second-up start and handles heavy ground. His form is mixed but he is dropping to a suitable class and gets a perfect run from the inside barrier.

Our price $12.00 · SP $13.00 · Kavish Chowdhoory

My Alibi is a heavy track specialist with a 50% win rate on the ground. She is resuming from a spell and has won first-up before. Trentham suits her with two previous wins. The long layoff is a concern but she may be freshened for this.