Wednesday Racing Tips - Timaru 23/09/26


Timaru 23/9/26
If you want to place a bet on horse racing betting sites in New Zealand this Wednesday, the only place to do it is at Timaru.
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 Cambridge’s fantastic card covered.
(Note: Odds provided by Sportaza)
Loveracing.nz Remembering Grey Way Handicap (1600m)
Selections:
Cognoscenti – 2.80
o'Riordan – 4.60
Meglomaniac – 23.00
BEST BET – Cognoscenti
Race 8 looks like it will be the most competitive on the card and there will be plenty in with a chance. Cognoscenti will likely jump as the favourite and it's easy to see why. A winner of two of his last three, he returned from a five-month layoff with a promising second at Timaru on his return and he should be able to build on that here.
THE DANGER – o’Riordan
o'Riordan will be a danger. Vastly experienced, he bounced back to winning ways with a taking victory on his first visit here. He showed an appetite for the track and with conditions set to be similar, he looks to have every chance.
VALUE BET – Meglomaniac
At a massive price Meglomaniac could be worth a second look in the market. He takes a hike up in trip here and is yet to win at this distance, however he was a winner last time out at Wingatui and is in good form.
Performance Equine Handicap (2200m)
Selections:
Balance of Power – 2.80
Miss Seth – 5.00
Strong – 14.00
BEST BET – Balance of Power
In our finale, Balance of Power is sure to attract plenty of attention and is expected to produce another good run. Having been kept up to his racing, he has two placed efforts from each of his last two runs and should be on the premises once again. His level of form is good and he should be fit and raring to go. The one to beat.
THE DANGER – Miss Seth
The dnager could well come from Miss Seth. A winner of four of her twenty-three starts, three of those wins have come in her last five races and have come at a metro grade of racing. She takes a step down to non-metro class here and looks like one for the shortlist.
VALUE BET – Strong
At a double figure price Strong is an interesting contender. Having led all the way on his latest visit to the track at the start of September, the way he won was certainly impressive and it puts him in the mix here. He will look to dictate from the front and with a 33% win rate at Timaru his chances can’t be overlooked.
Hector Black's Lounge Bar & Ecoglo Nz (1600m)
Selections:
Sailor Sam – 4.40
Honor Mission – 6.50
District Nine – 18.00
BEST BET – Sailor Sam
Another tricky handicap awaits in race 5 and it's expected that Sailor Sam will lead the market. A thirteen-runner maiden, he finally broke that duck here at the start of the month. He crushed his rivals that day with an impressive burst of speed and he should be able to overcome an unfavourable draw here. This is deeper, but if he repeats his effort from last time out, he could be the one to catch.
THE DANGER – Honor Mission
Honor Mission could be a danger. Now racing for Lance Robinson, this is his third start for his new barn and he is yet to show what he can do. He has done the bulk of his racing in deeper Metro races, so the step down to a non-metro grade could see him return to his best.
VALUE BET – District Nine
District Nine is our long play of the day, and we feel he could be worth chancing. He only has two wins to his name from seventeen starts, but both of those wins have come here and there could be more to come. He is normally up with the pace, if his stamina holds, he could be in the mix and certainly can make the places. An interesting runner.
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Jockey Of The Day – Triston Moodley
Triston Moodley has a busy book of seven rides at Timaru, with several holding strong chances on the market. Baltic Boom looks particularly interesting in Race 2 at 2.90 (if declared), while Sailor Sam is another leading chance at 4.40 in Race 5.
Triston Moodley Rides:
R1 – or R2 – Baltic Boom – 2.90 (yet to be declared)
R3 – 11 – Kirchmeyer – 9.50
R4 – 12 – Not A Doubt – 17.00
R5 – 13 – Sailor Sam – 4.40
R7 – 1 – Dink – 5.00
R10 – 4 – Lovelock – 23.00
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