Ruakaka tips and results

Our price $3.00 · SP $5.40 · Samantha Collett

Want More is a debutant from the respected Pike stable with Sam Collett aboard. Although untested, the connections suggest he has ability and should be competitive.

Our price $15.00 · SP $23.40 · Jasmine Fawcett

Fernesse is a debutant but comes from a stable with a good jockey/trainer combination.

Our price $5.00 · SP $3.80 · Tom Wigram

Pure Bars has been in excellent form on wet tracks, but today's Good surface is an unknown. He has never won on good and has no track experience at Ruakaka. The wide draw and inexperienced jockey further diminish his chances.

Our price $8.00 · SP $13.40 · Rihaan Goyaram

Erase is an improver who caught the eye with a good third in BM75 two runs back on heavy. He draws perfectly in barrier 1 and gets significant weight relief with 52kg.

Our price $6.00 · SP $9.50 · Rihaan Goyaram

That performance stands out in a weak maiden where most rivals lack proven ability. He can overcome the jockey issue if he reproduces that run.

Our price $7.00 · SP $4.20 · Michael Mc Nab

Merriama showed promise at two when running 3rd on debut on Soft, and now second-up with top jockey Michael McNab (4 wins from 27 at Ruakaka) should be better suited to 1400m. The heavy track last time can be excused.

Our price $8.00 · SP $5.80 · Rihaan Goyaram

Call Me A Cab showed promise on debut with a third at Ruakaka and returns for her second-up run. The step to 1600m is a query but she may appreciate the extra ground.

Our price $5.00 · SP $15.40 · Abinith Simon

The Giggler is an improving filly who caught the eye last start after a poor debut. The James & Wellwood team have a good record with their runners, and the extra distance should suit.

Our price $7.00 · SP $10.40 · Samantha Collett

Vadanova comes off a strong win in a Rest.60, but today's BM65 is a step up. She is unproven on Good ground and at 2100m, though her barrier and jockey are positives. She can run into the placings if she handles the surface.

Our price $12.00 · SP $8.50 · Jack Taplin

She ran a solid 3rd last start and gets a significant weight advantage. While she is unproven on Good and at the distance, her stamina-laden pedigree (Mongolian Khan) suggests she can stay.

Our price $3.50 · SP $5.00 · Samantha Collett

Durrani is a rising mare who broke her maiden at Ellerslie then won fresh last start at Te Rapa in BM65 grade. The jockey/trainer booking is outstanding (50% win rate together) and she has a placing over this track and trip. The step up to BM75 is reasonable given her momentum. Samantha Collett's confidence on this horse and the stable's form make her the one to beat.

Our price $4.00 · SP $4.20 · Jack Taplin

Transaction is a consistent mare who repeatedly finds the placings at this distance. Her last start second on Heavy was strong, and she has the versatility to handle different conditions. She's drawn slightly wide but has the tactical speed to position.

Our price $5.50 · SP $6.20 · Abhay Seesa

Takeshi drops back into BM75 company after struggling in higher grades, and his last start second suggests he's finding form. He has a good track record and has won on Good ground. The main concern is the jockey's poor recent strike rate, but the horse has enough class to overcome that.

Our price $5.00 · SP $5.70 · Jasmine Fawcett

Pure Lotus arrives in peak form after a dominant maiden win at Te Rapa over this trip. From a good draw and with a top jockey, he represents the most solid winning chance on form.

Our price $4.00 · SP $7.00 · Michael Mc Nab

Noble Cabello broke her maiden impressively over 1400m on heavy and now steps up to BM65. The query is Good ground, but she has placed on soft and her win was dominant. Barrier 4 and a track-savvy jockey give her every chance to measure up. Strong place chance.

Our price $6.00 · SP $7.10 · Erin M Leighton

Billy Blinx is better than his first-up flop suggests. He gets the coveted rail draw and a second-up record that includes a win.