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Race 3 @ 12.45pm - #13 Little SpikeHis odds are scary, but it is a step down in company. He has a big field and a bad draw to navigate, but on paper he has to get top billing.Race 9 @ 3.49pm - #15 Joes RockShe's a way better horse than what she showed last start. If she brings her best form she'll be right amongst it. Stick with her at good odds....

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We're in for a big night at Alexandra Park with five runners taking their place in the Golden Gait.Race 3 @ 7.01pm - #7 Final Change & #10 Ragnar LothbrokOur first runner Final Change has been racing super. While he has a wide barrier to overcome, he can spice it up at good odds.Ragnar Lothbrok is a horse who doesn't get a lot of luck. We'll be looking for a cosy trip which hopefully sees him getting home late.Race 5 @ 8.02pm - #4 Beta Prepare, #6 The Surfer & #8...

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Race 3 @ 6.22pm - #12 Buddy GoodWhile he may have only run sixth on debut, his closing 800 was the quickest in the race. He has a bad draw and a big field to navigate, but if he finds some luck, I'm expecting him to be in the fight.Race 4 @ 6.54pm - #7 MakakuOur aim was to get him around safely last week and he duly obliged. We'll be looking to do much of the same again....

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Race 2 @ 5.48pm - #14 MakakuIt's a handy field of intermediate grade trotters. 20 metres and 14 runners make it a tough ask. Our main aim will be to get him around in one piece.Race 3 @ 6.28pm - #2 Miss CherokeeThis filly has come a long way in the last couple of months so she'll definitely benefit from the experience. From the draw, we'll be looking for a cosy trip, and hopefully see her hitting the line.Race 6 @ 8.09pm - #13 Joes RockWhile it's a nice field of fillies and m...

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Race 4 @ 6.25pm - #9 Baileys PitchHe never got a chance to get into the race on night 1 after it turned into a walk and sprint. It's going to be tricky with a second row draw and big field, but hopefully he finds some luck.Race 6 @ 7.25pm - #7 Rough And ReadyWell he never dies wondering the big fella. He's bounced through night 1 and is ready to go again. He starts from the outside of the gate so tactics will be crucial. I'm sure he'll go another cracking race....

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Race 7 @ 6.47pm - #10 Rough And ReadyStatistics tell a great story. He's had 15 starts on the course, for 5 wins and 8 placings and we've won the Wairarapa Cup two years running. Can our war horse make it three? The odds are in our favour.Race 8 @ 7.24pm - #5 Baileys PitchHe's racing great, and there's no reason to suggest he can't carry on with it. He's well over the odds....

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Race 2 @ 6.08pm - #1 Beta Prepare & #2 Final ChangeBeta Prepare made a nice return to racing last start. It's an even field, but he looks a reasonable chance off the front tape.Final Change reunites with his favourite driver. He gets a head start on two key rivals which makes him a nice each way player.Race 4 @ 7.04pm - #12 Skys LegacyIt's a handy line up for the Metro final. A big field and a second row draw means he'll need plenty of luck. Hopefully he finds some.R...

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He's racing well, and gets into a race where he looks a good top three chance....

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Race 1 @ 5.39pm - #4 Skys LegacyHe's racing well and on exposed form slides in well. From a handy draw he looks an honest each way chance.Race 6 @ 8.28pm - #3 Final ChangeHe's another who is a model of consistency. Everything points to him being one of the leading hopes....

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Race 5 @ 7.34pm - #5 Rough And ReadyHe hit the line super last start. In a small field he's ready to strike. He looks a cracking chance....

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Race 2 @ 4.41pm - #4 MakakuI thought he was super last week at Alexandra Park. He meets a strong field, but as long as he does it right and goes a solid race I'll be happy.Race 7 @ 7.20pm - #8 MakoHe was brave last start after being off the track for the last 1500. He has a wide barrier to overcome, but still looks a leading chance.Race 9 @ 8.23pm - #5 Joes Rock, #11 Little Spike, #12 JolimontJoes Rock is putting together a nice formline. She has a head start on the boys so you ca...

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Race 6 @ 2.12pm - #10 The SurferThings didn't go his way at Kaikoura so we're hoping for a change of fortune. He follows out Wag Star who smokes the gate, so keep him safe.Race 8 @ 3.22pm - #12 Critical ImageThis little bloke hasn't managed to find any luck or pull a draw since being South. It'll be a tough ask, but fingers crossed he goes an honest race....

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Race 1 @ 5.29pm - #2 Opa's GirlShe's coming in off the back of a good victory a fortnight ago. From her handy draw she looks a nice chance.Race 3 @ 6.39pm - #2 Nazare & #3 Ultimate LadWe start with Nazare who brings solid trial form into the event. He's still learning his craft, so will definitely benefit from the experience. If he puts it altogether he'll be right amongst it.Our second runner Ultimate Lad gets a chance to show his true form. His debut on this track was solid,...

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I thought he was super in the Flying Stakes against the Cup horses. He's thrived since, and I'm expecting a forward showing....

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Race 10 @ 4.45pm - #6 Critical ImageHe got left out in the Harness Million but kept trucking. I'm very happy with him, so fingers crossed we get some luck and our chance to have a crack at them.Race 11 @ 5.17pm - #9 The SurferThis guy has once again settled into Canterbury life without a hitch. He trialled nicely at Rangiora and his work since has been very good. It's a great line up but he never lets us down....

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Race 1 @ 5.46pm - #3 Skys LegacyIt was a bold effort when last on course. He turns up a good draw and looks a nice chance.Race 3 @ 6.49pm - #3 Beta Prepare & #5 Le MajorBeta Prepare has been racing honest so he's one to cover in all combinations.Le Major cut out the quickest 800 in the race last start. He's won four times over the mile so looks appealing.Race 4 @ 7.21pm - #8 MakoHe was super following a long layoff. It's a very good field but he looks a leading conte...

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Race 3 @ 5.55pm - #3 Signman & #5 Ultimate Lad Signman was thrown in the deep end when qualifying, but duly obliged. I'm very happy with the way he's progressed so he'd have to be a nice chance.Ultimate Lad's first up effort was good, when finishing within four lengths of the winner. It's a tricky draw but look for him to be hitting the line.Race 4 @ 6.20pm - #6 Keep It KlassyShe gets a good head start on the back markers, so if she steps and runs like we know she ca...

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Race 1 @ 5.49pm - #7 Ragnar LothbrokOnce again the draw is against him. He's racing super without getting the rub of the green. In an even line up he looks a nice each way chance.Race 5 @ 7.55pm - #2 Final ChangeHe's another who can't do anything wrong. From a good draw I expect him to be right amongst it.Race 7 @ 8.57pm - #7 DragonstoneIt's a handy field of intermediate grade trotters. While it may be a step up, I'm sure she'll run a tidy race.Race 9 @ 9.54pm - #2 Opa's Girl...

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Race 2 @ 6.19pm - #4 Baileys Pitch2.40 for the 2200 metres was too rich for him last start. While the favourite will be hard to beat, he still looks a nice top three chance.Race 4 @ 7.09pm - #4 Rough And ReadyHe kept finding last week after having to do it tough. He's great each way value....

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Race 4 @ 6.23pm - #6 Rough And ReadyA small field and a drop in company looks attractive. He's a good each way chance.Race 5 @ 6.54pm - #5 Keep It KlassyShe never stopped chasing last week but made up plenty of ground. With a reprieve in the handicaps, and her favourite driver back in town, she's a must include.Race 6 @ 7.19pm - #4 Gwendoline MaryShe meets an even line up from a good draw. With luck she can feature....

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Race 4 @ 6.42pm - #5 Ragnar Lothbrok & #8 Final ChangeWe start with Ragnar Lothbrok. He's racing great without getting the rub of the green. With the right trip he can spice it up.Final Change was super in heat 2. While he has a horror draw to overcome, I'm very happy with his work. He's worthy of inclusion at juicy odds....

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Race 1 @ 5.39pm - #6 Keep It KlassyI'm quietly confident she'll bring her manners tonight. A small field over the 2200 looks appealing. She's a nice each way prospect.Race 2 @ 6.06pm - #3 Baileys PitchWhile there's a couple of runners escaping Auckland company, I believe he's up to the task. He's a top three player....

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Race 1 @ 5.20pm - #1 DragonstoneWhile it's a very good field, she does have the jump on them off the front mark. If she steps and runs they'll know she's been there.Race 6 @ 7.57pm - #3 Beta Prepare & #6 Joes RockBeta Prepare was devoid of luck when last on course. From his handy draw he's one to cover in all combinations.Joes Rock hit the line strongly a fortnight ago. She offers good place value.Race 7 @ 8.23pm - #1 Critical ImageOff the back of an encouraging debu...

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Race 2 @ 6.04pm - #1 Opa's GirlShe trialled nicely, and I can't fault anything she's done so far. From the plum draw she looks a lovely each way hope.Race 5 @ 7.29pm - #4 Gwendoline Mary & #12 Skys LegacyGwendoline Mary meets a big field which has a lot of form in it. We'll be looking for an economical run to bolster her chances.Skys Legacy has a sticky draw and a big field to navigate. He'll need luck over the sprint trip, but if he gets it, look for him to be fighting o...

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