Hāwera hosts an eight-race card this Saturday, with the track rated a Heavy10 and the rail in the true position. Another testing winter surface is expected, with riders likely to shift wider as the day wears on in search of better ground. Track: Heavy10Rail: True Selections for each of the eight races below: Hāwera Race 1 6 Yellow Jersey (1 unit) Open Race time:  Yellow Jersey (#6) makes his jumps debut for Jo Rathbone after two moderate flat runs this prep. He had a hurdling trial earlier in the campaign under Hamish McNeil, who retains the ride here. A handy…

Ruakaka hosts an eight-race program this Saturday. With fine weather in the lead-up, the surface should provide fair racing, suiting runners with a preference for better footing. Track: Soft5Rail: True Selections for the eight races below: Ruakākā Race 1 13 Distintiva (1 unit EW) Open Race time:  Distintiva (#13) wasn’t disgraced here last start in a race where few made ground from the back. She should be fitter third-up, and the blinkers going on could sharpen her up. Warren Kennedy taking the ride is a plus, and an improved showing at odds would not surprise.  Bet Now Ruakākā Race 2…

New Plymouth stages an eight-race program this Saturday. Improving conditions are expected, with the surface likely to reach the Heavy8 or even Soft7 range by raceday. Track: Heavy9 (improving)Rail: Out 4m Selections for the eight races below: New Plymouth Race 1 3 Tavis Court (1 unit) Open Race time:  Tavis Court (#3) looks the likely leader in this small field, having adopted similar tactics when winning in a small line-up two starts back. From there, the tempo should only be moderate, and if that scenario plays out, he can give a bold sight.  Bet Now New Plymouth Race 2 2…

Ruakaka hosts a short and sweet seven-race card this Saturday, with the track rated a Soft6 and the rail out 4m. The more favourable underfoot conditions compared to most tracks at this stage of the year is definitely worth noting when doing the form for this meeting. Track: Soft6Rail: Out 4m Our expert Ruakaka tips for each of the seven races below: Ruakākā Race 1 4 Cashla Bay (1 unit) Open Race time:  Cashla Bay (#4) showed promise as a two-year-old before fading late in Listed company at the end of last prep. She resumes without a public trial but…

Riccarton hosts a 10-race program this Saturday, with the track rated a Heavy10 and the rail in the true position. A genuine winter surface is expected, with conditions likely deteriorating as the day progresses. Track: Heavy10Rail: True Tips for each of the 10 races below:  Riccarton Park Race 1 7 Hidalgo (1 unit) Open Race time:  Hidalgo (#7) makes his jumps debut here for Niall Quinn and looks well placed to strike first-up over the hurdles. He won a hurdle trial prior to his most recent flat runs and now carries just 66kg after Ellie Callwood’s claim. A winnable starting…