★ Top pick2nd
1Kodiac Bear
Kodiac Bear presents the strongest form case in this maiden, boasting a excellent synthetic track record and consistent recent placings including a narrow defeat at this same track/class last start.
New Zealand · Friday 31 July 2026
Awapuni Synthetic tips and results
Our top pick won 0 of 6 races at Awapuni Synthetic. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won0/60%
Any tip won3/650%
Top pick placed4/667%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Hygain Tracktorque Mdn
13:12 local1300mMaiden$17,000
Winner5. PistachioSP $8.90
2nd pick5th
3Leica Ace
3rd pick4th
4Justify That
Justify That is a battle-hardened mare with synthetic experience and a recent placing at this same track and distance, making her a rounding-out selection for the podium.
Value pickScratched
6Sweys Charm
Sweys Charm is a first starter with no public form data, meaning standard penalisation for lack of history should not apply. With the lightest weight in the race and drawn reasonably, this debutant is worth a small value play in a maiden field that itself lacks battle-tested synthetic form.
- 1st5PistachioAmber Riddell$8.90
- 2nd1Kodiac BearToni Davies$2.70
- 3rd2Daiwa ExplorerBruno Queiroz$2.20
- 4th4Justify ThatElen Nicholas$12.90
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Pistachio | 2 | Amber Riddell | Peter & Trent Didham | 55.5kg | $8.90 |
| 2nd | 1 | Kodiac Bear | 4 | Toni Davies | Kevin & Stephen Gray | 57.5kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 2 | Daiwa Explorer | 1 | Bruno Queiroz | Kevin & Stephen Gray | 58.5kg | $2.20 |
| 4th | 4 | Justify That | 6 | Elen Nicholas | H W Mathews | 56.5kg | $12.90 |
| 5th | 3 | Leica Ace | 3 | Chris Dell | Shaun Fannin & Hazel Fannin | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Sweys Charm | 5 | Floor Moerman | Ms L Latta | 54.5kg |
Prydes Easifeed Mdn
13:47 local2140mMaiden$17,000
Winner2. PopinjaySP $2.20
★ Top pick5th
6Runaway Princess
Runaway Princess has met this exact conditions test three times running and produced her two best efforts (2nd, 2nd) at Awapuni Synthetic over 2140m. Her only really poor run in that sequence was when unsuited. Drops into similar grade with a query mark only around the layoff, but her second-up record supports fitness for today. Best credentialed on demonstrated course form.
2nd pick6th
1Richard Farrell
Richard Farrell has amassed a strong record on the Awapuni synthetic surface with three placings from eight runs, including a narrow 2nd last preparation. He is racing consistently and drops back to a suitable grade, but the wide barrier 8 draw is a concern at a track that rewards forward, inside runners. Solid each-way claims rather than out-and-out winning claims.
999th pickScratched
7Where''s Ange
Where's Ange was narrowly beaten fresh at this same track and trip last start, a promising debut that suggests she's ready to measure up in similar company. Barrier 2 suits the track's forward bias. With that experience banked and same connections engaged, she looks a leading contender, though she remains lightly-raced and unproven for a genuine test at 2140m.
Value pickWon
2Popinjay
Popinjay was competitive in stronger grade last start under a big weight burden and drops significantly in weight today, a positive sign. Recent form has been consistent with minor placings, and the barrier is workable.
- 1st2PopinjayFloor Moerman$2.20
- 2nd4Written In RockToni Davies$5.80
- 3rd5Keepz OccurringBruno Queiroz$7.10
- 4th3Rocking LightChris Dell$27.40
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Popinjay | 5 | Floor Moerman | M P Breslin | 56.5kg | $2.20 |
| 2nd | 4 | Written In Rock | 3 | Toni Davies | R G Allen | 57.5kg | $5.80 |
| 3rd | 5 | Keepz Occurring | 1 | Bruno Queiroz | Ms L Pickford | 58.5kg | $7.10 |
| 4th | 3 | Rocking Light | 7 | Chris Dell | M K Oulaghan | 58.5kg | $27.40 |
| 5th | 6 | Runaway Princess | 4 | Jim Chung | G R Vile | 55.5kg | $6.10 |
| 6th | 1 | Richard Farrell | 8 | Liam Kauri | Ms S Gordon | 56.5kg | $4.10 |
| Scr | 7 | Where''s Ange | 2 | Elen Nicholas | Shaun Fannin & Hazel Fannin | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Brutal Reality | 6 | G A & D G Rogerson & Clint Isdale | 56.5kg |
McMillan Equine Feeds (Bm65)
14:24 local2140mBenchmark 65$17,000
Winner5. ThelongerulookSP $25.70
★ Top pick3rd
1Ruji
Ruji presents the strongest formline in this race - consistently placing on the Awapuni synthetic surface and racing right at this track and trip last start, beaten only narrowly in a stronger class. The drop back to BM65 is a positive and with continuity in the same synthetic conditions, he rates the most likely winner on recent evidence.
2nd pick10th
2Al Passo
3rd pick2nd
4Wind Talker
Wind Talker boasts a superb record at this exact track and distance combination, winning last start there and placing multiple times previously. The step into BM65 is untested but the synthetic suitability and barrier draw are ideal for this tight, forward-racing circuit, making her a genuine each-way threat.
Value pick8th
8Orange River
- 1st5ThelongerulookJim Chung$25.70
- 2nd4Wind TalkerFloor Moerman$11.50
- 3rd1RujiLiam Kauri$4.40
- 4th9Jacks PrideSarah Macnab$27.90
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Thelongerulook | 8 | Jim Chung | B B Beatson | 55.5kg | $25.70 |
| 2nd | 4 | Wind Talker | 1 | Floor Moerman | M K Oulaghan | 54.5kg | $11.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Ruji | 6 | Liam Kauri | Ms S Gordon | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 9 | Jacks Pride | 2 | Sarah Macnab | B R Lammas | 54kg | $27.90 |
| 5th | 3 | Abeecee | 3 | Hyeontaek Oh | Caitlin Johnson | 52.5kg | $13.90 |
| 6th | 7 | Rithim | 5 | Kavish Chowdhoory | Ms L Latta | 54kg | $6.60 |
| 7th | 10 | Cry Baby | 7 | Toni Davies | Ms D J Parry | 53kg | $37.50 |
| 8th | 8 | Orange River | 9 | Bruno Queiroz | G A & D G Rogerson & Clint Isdale | 54kg | $5.20 |
| 9th | 6 | Predecessor | 10 | Amber Riddell | Joshua Shaw | 53kg | $20.50 |
| 10th | 2 | Al Passo | 4 | Elen Nicholas | M P Breslin | 59kg | $3.20 |
Majestic Horse Floats (Bm65)
14:59 local1700mBenchmark 65$17,000
Winner7. Subtle TimeSP $13.50
★ Top pick2nd
1Platinum Sixty Six
Platinum Sixty Six presents the strongest formline in the race — a genuine synthetic performer dropping in class with a excellent track record. Consistent placings and suitable conditions make this the most reliable win chance, even though it's yet to break through for a win at this exact class recently.
2nd pick4th
2Air Dancer
Air Dancer drops significantly in grade after competing against much stronger Bench 80 company, with the rail draw a genuine plus at this track. Wet-track proven, its synthetic experience is minimal but the class relief and barrier make this a serious threat to the top pick.
3rd pick6th
3Redana
Redana is a genuine each-way threat given her strong synthetic placing record and slight class drop, but a maiden win record across 37 starts is the major concern. Best watched as the reliable placegetter type in this race rather than a winning proposition.
Value pickWon
7Subtle Time
- 1st7Subtle TimeJim Chung$13.50
- 2nd1Platinum Sixty SixFloor Moerman$4.30
- 3rd5AcornLisa Allpress$10.30
- 4th2Air DancerBruno Queiroz$3.10
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Subtle Time | 6 | Jim Chung | R G Allen | 53kg | $13.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Platinum Sixty Six | 5 | Floor Moerman | Ms L Latta | 57.5kg | $4.30 |
| 3rd | 5 | Acorn | 4 | Lisa Allpress | Ms S Kay | 54kg | $10.30 |
| 4th | 2 | Air Dancer | 1 | Bruno Queiroz | G A & D G Rogerson & Clint Isdale | 58kg | $3.10 |
| 5th | 6 | He''s All Fabulous | 7 | Sarah Macnab | B R Lammas | 54kg | $13.30 |
| 6th | 3 | Redana | 3 | Amber Riddell | Ms L Latta | 54.5kg | $7.20 |
| 7th | 4 | Tokyodome | 2 | Toni Davies | Ms D J Parry | 54.5kg | $4.00 |
Power Farming Manawatu Awapuni Synthetic Final
15:35 local1400mSpecial Condition$60,000
Winner1. KeretiSP $1.90
★ Top pick2nd
2Exaggeration
Exaggeration's synthetic record is exceptional - 3 wins from 6 starts at Awapuni including at today's 1400m trip. Second-up and racing fresh, drawn to get a forward position, and reunited with the jockey who has ridden both his career wins. The poor run at Hawera (soft, non-synthetic) should be discounted given track surface mismatch. Best credentialed runner for these conditions.
2nd pickWon
1Kereti
Kereti is the most straightforward form-based pick, having defeated this same field last start at Awapuni Synthetic. Consistent as a placegetter with proven synthetic ability and good recent fitness trend. The extra weight (59.5kg) versus Exaggeration is the queried differentiator, but the head-to-head form is compelling enough to rate this a near-even race between these two.
3rd pick4th
4Sam''s Turn
Sam's Turn has course and distance credentials with a win at this exact track/trip and favourable inside barrier. However the extended 38-day layoff and modest second-up profile, plus an untested jockey combination, add some risk. Still rates as a genuine placing hope with each-way winning claims given the tactical speed track suits his gate.
Value pick3rd
3Meglio Di Falcrest
- 1st1KeretiAmber Riddell$1.90
- 2nd2ExaggerationBruno Queiroz$4.30
- 3rd3Meglio Di FalcrestKavish Chowdhoory$9.70
- 4th4Sam''s TurnLisa Allpress$4.20
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Kereti | 5 | Amber Riddell | M P Breslin | 59.5kg | $1.90 |
| 2nd | 2 | Exaggeration | 6 | Bruno Queiroz | Kevin & Stephen Gray | 59kg | $4.30 |
| 3rd | 3 | Meglio Di Falcrest | 2 | Kavish Chowdhoory | Ms S Gordon | 57.5kg | $9.70 |
| 4th | 4 | Sam''s Turn | 1 | Lisa Allpress | Kevin & Stephen Gray | 56.5kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 5 | La Dulcin''ee | 3 | Crystal Lindsay | F P Campbell | 51kg | $16.80 |
| 6th | 6 | Giveusawink | 4 | Floor Moerman | Joshua Shaw | 52kg | $31.50 |
Fiber Fresh (Bm67)
16:10 local1300mBenchmark 67$17,000
Winner8. Chart The StarsSP $16.20
★ Top pick6th
4Karyon
Karyon presents the strongest form case in this race - a recent winner at this exact track on the synthetic surface, now dropping in grade from BM72 to BM67. Her recent form has been consistent with regular top-4 finishes, and the track/surface suitability is proven. This is a horse racing into form at the right time, at the right track, in a winnable class.
2nd pick3rd
3Marotiri Marsta
Marotiri Marsta boasts the strongest recent form of any runner having won his last start at this very track only two weeks ago. A genuine each-way threat with course-and-distance credentials that few in this field can match.
3rd pick5th
6East End Lad
Value pick7th
2Hasstobefast
Hasstobefast offers value as the strongest synthetic-track performer in the race, now dropping sharply in class from BM75 grade.
- 1st8Chart The StarsKavish Chowdhoory$16.20
- 2nd7So We GoBruno Queiroz$5.00
- 3rd3Marotiri MarstaSarah Macnab$6.90
- 4th1Chester BoyToni Davies$5.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Chart The Stars | 8 | Kavish Chowdhoory | Joshua Shaw | 56kg | $16.20 |
| 2nd | 7 | So We Go | 1 | Bruno Queiroz | Kevin & Stephen Gray | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Marotiri Marsta | 9 | Sarah Macnab | B R Lammas | 58.5kg | $6.90 |
| 4th | 1 | Chester Boy | 6 | Toni Davies | J R Wheeler | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 6 | East End Lad | 3 | Lisa Allpress | M P Breslin | 57kg | $3.10 |
| 6th | 4 | Karyon | 4 | Mereana Hudson | G A & D G Rogerson & Clint Isdale | 58kg | $9.40 |
| 7th | 2 | Hasstobefast | 7 | Amber Riddell | N R Mitchell | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Jamaica Bay | 2 | Rohan Mudhoo | Kevin & Stephen Gray | 56kg | $17.70 |
| Scr | 5 | Ka Ying Lucky | 5 | Ms S Gordon | 58kg |
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