Just for my sisters, who like a bet, especially if I tip out a winner and extra especially if the winner is at a good price. Updated every Saturday morning.

Saturday 7 March 2026

Ellerslie, Race 8, Towering Vision (No. 4), whom I have a very small share in, starts in the G1, $1.25m New Zealand Derby. If you ignore his last start last in the G2 Avondale Guineas a fortnight ago, and think Opie Bosson puts him in the right place at the right time, he's a BOTD.

How did we go? Ran on strongly from turn (after a check at 350m, to finish 7th. Asked to do too much but still ran the 2nd fastest last 200m after the winner. You don't get paid out for 7th. WATCH

 

Ellerslie, Race 1 The Exponent (No. 1). This is a TAB special race (if your bet doesn't win you get your money back - up to $25. So bet the $25 to win at fixed odds (currently $15) and if he wins you collect $375; if he doesn't win, get your $25 back. You literally cannot lose.

How did we go? Looked a chance halfway down straight but then had nothing to give. What the hell, we got our $25 back.

 

Flemington, Race 9, Caballus (No. 6) could back up his fresh-up 2nd to Jolies Star. Already a winner down the straight at Flemington and IMHO could be ready to win this iconic Flemington sprint.

How did we go? WINNER? Led all the way and held on to win at $24 / $5 on the tote. Made a not so good day (see Towering Vision) better. WATCH

Saturday 14 March 2026

Whanganui, Race 3 Ledhaven Cassie (No. 11). Can back up maiden win at Hawera with another win here at a nice price. Mereana Hudson rides again.

 

Whanganui, Race 5 Knock Off (No. 3) Is fresh up, not having started since September last year, but has won fresh-up at this track, this distance before. Plus, if track gets wetter, that's even better.

 

Caulfield, Race 9 Storm Leopard (No. 8) A good chance to progress again after last start win at Ballarat.