Wednesday Racing Tips - Ashburton 16/04/25

If you want to place a bet on horse racing betting sites in New Zealand this Wednesday, the only place to bet is at Ashburton.

A competitive, ten race card awaits and there looks to be plenty of value that can be found.

We have already run our eye through the card and picked out some of the best bets of the day and have spotlighted three races which stand out.

Whether you want to back a short priced favourite, a long shot or simply want to unlock the very best value, then you have come to the right page as we have every angle of Ashburton’s fantastic card covered.

Odds provided by Bet365.

Selections:
Chapinteel – 3.50
Corista – 6.50

BEST BET – Chapinteel

In a tricky looking contest, the favourite for the seventh race of the card is Chapinteel. The only runner in the eight-horse field that was a winner last time out, she has the best from in the race and will be looking to back up her victory over course and distance two weeks ago. She looks like one of the best bets of the day.

THE DANGER – In Her Presence

In Her Presence has won two of her last three races but was well below her best when she was last seen at Riccarton Park just over three weeks ago. A fan of heavy conditions, if the rain falls, she must be one for the shortlist.

VALUE BET – Corista

Corista has four wins in her career and although she has now gone five races without a win, this looks like an ideal opportunity. She comes into the race with a third place finish over course and distance three weeks ago and will hope to build on that here.

Selections:
California Gold – 3.30
Hey Mickey – 8.50
Matetsi – 9.00

BEST BET – California Gold

The ninth race of the day is one of the most competitive and its likely that California Gold will jump as the favourite. He finished just behind Hey Mickey and Matetsi when last seen at the track but looks to be nicely handicapped here and should give his running.

THE DANGER – Hey Mickey

Hey Mickey is by far the most experienced runner in the field. With over eighty starts it’s slightly concerning that he only has five victories, but there will be high hopes that he can back up his latest win which was achieved two weeks ago.

VALUE BET – Matetsi

Matetsi looks like the value play of the contest. A runner up to Hey Mickey a few weeks ago, connections will hope that they will be able to finish on top this time around.

Selections:
Montauk – 4.40
Taimate Staar – 5.50
Bee On Time – 10.00

BEST BET – Montauk

This will be Montauk’s fifth career start and there will be hopes she can get off the mark here. Having started her career with two second place finishes, she has finished third and seventh on her last two starts but looks to have been found a great opportunity here.

THE DANGER – Princess Teresa

With seventeen runs without victory, Princess Teresa will be hoping that this is where she can finally shed her Maiden tag. Despite not winning, her last three starts have yielded a third place and two consecutive runners up efforts. She has had enough chances but could finally get it done here.

VALUE BET – Bee On Time

Bee On Time has had 23 starts but is yet to land a victory. However, despite often bumping into one too good, she usually gives her running and has three consecutive third place efforts. There will be hopes that this could finally be her time.

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Nobody in 2025 has a better strike rate around Ashburton than Leah Hemi and she looks to have several decent chances to increase her statistics with some potential winners.

Rides: 

R1 – 1 – Mountain Of Light – 3.30
R3 – 4 – Montauk – 4.40
R4 – 1 – El Fuego – 4.50
R8 – 5 – Magneto – 12.00

As Leah Hemi knows her way around the Ashburton track it could be worth looking at this tasty looking treble.

R1 – 1 – Mountain Of Light – WIN $3.30
R3 – 4 – Montauk – WIN $4.40
R4 – 1 – El Fuego – WIN $4.50

Total Odds = $64.30
$10 Stake = $643.30 Return!

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Racecourse Trifecta Tip

1st: 1, 4, 9, 15

2nd: 1, 4, 9, 15 

3rd: 1, 4, 9, 15

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