Masterton Racing Club
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Masterton Racing Club was formed in 1872 and holds its race meeting at Tauherinikau in March each year. The Masterton Cup is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a day out with friends and work colleagues! The Club also has training facilities available at its base Opaki Racecourse just 5 minutes from Masterton.
The day has dawned beautifully for what should be a great days racing. Just a reminder that we have some wonderful drink and food options available today. Bring the family down for a lovely day on the grass at Tauherenikau Racing & Event Centre.
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The track has come up a perfect soft 5, please see below for race by race preview.
Race 1
Best Bet - 6 High Goal
The James/Wellwood team would not be travelling all this way for nothing. Won a trial nicely at Avondale in December and sure to run well.
Local Runner - 1 Keating (STACEY DOUGAN)
Returning from a spell this 5yo won a trial last year but is yet to show that form at the races.
Race 2
Best Bet - 7 The Explosive
Drops back from some strong 3yo races. Distance may be short of her best but if there is a genuine tempo she will be running on better than most.
Local Runner - 4 Written In Rock (ROGER ALLEN)
Improved effort here last start when 5th and we know Roger loves to win on this day.
Local Runner - 10 Tick Tock Tessa (JIM WALLACE)
Forgive her run last start when she slipped up the straight at Trentham. She trialled up very well before that start and she is a very good each way bet in this. A win would not surprise.
Race 3
Best Bet - 5 Hayworth
Tough field to select however Hayworth showed enough 2 starts ago to suggest a win is not far off.
Local Runner - 8 I Love Lucy (GERALD INNES)
Having first start and was well back in only trial, watching for now.
Race 4
Best Bet - 1 Basilthegreek
Stormed home here last start to finish a close 2nd. Can go one better today.
Local Runner - 4 Westside Gunn (GRANT NICHOLSON)
Should improve further on his fresh up 6th when only 6 lengths off the winner in a similar field.
Local Runner - 8 Time Heist (GERALD INNES)
Debut 7th last start over 1200m, makes the step up to 2050m today so will be interesting to see.
Race 5
Best Bet - 3 Platinum Goddess
Progressive type who was impressive winning in this grade last start, go again.
Race 6
Best Bet - 3 Poukawa
Bog drop in class for this horse and has placed here before, goes close.
Local Runner - 6 Subtle Image (ROGER ALLEN)
Another dropping back in class for this and would not be surprised if she sneaks a place here.
Good luck to all connections.
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