Ashburton Racing Predictions - 16 April 2025
Feeling excited about today's picks for Ashburton - this should be a mid-Canterbury stunner!
Today’s picks assume a Soft 6. Read the comments to understand where this was a factor. Remember:
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Top 6 Picks of the Day
Race 1 - HYGAIN MAIDEN STAYERS (2200m)
#6 Persona Is paying: $6.00. Should be paying: $4.80
Edge: Has placed at this distance and has typically performed better on soft tracks. Has been consistent this spell. Higher floor than key rivals at this distance combined with a better draw creates value.
Race 3 - ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES (1400m)
#3 Bee On Time Is paying: $9.50. Should be paying: $7.00
Edge: Three consecutive third placings (6 Apr, 13 Mar, 5 Mar) - gone close at times as well. Draws barrier 2. Step up to 1400m suits based on recent finishing patterns. Demonstrated soft track capability. Significant value disparity between market price and empirical chance.
Race 5 - AGRAFORUM GROWING INNOVATION (1600m)
#3 Pogacar Is paying: $4.20. Should be paying: $3.20
Edge: Second on debut (3 Apr) at this track over 1400m carrying 56kg. Step up to 1600m suits based on fitness profile and last race. Barrier trial on 24 Mar indicates he will be nicely seasoned.
Race 8 - THE JAN HAY (1200m)
#10 Forever Babe Is paying: $6.00. Should be paying: $4.20
Edge: Winner on 13 Mar at this track over same distance. Proven soft track performer. Barrier 7 suits running style. Weight drop from 57kg (from recent win) to 54kg is advantageous and supports class rise. Recent win form and conditions alignment indicate clear market undervaluation.
Race 9 - THE PETER & DAWN WILLIAMS (2200m)
#4 Dioressence Is paying: $5.00. Should be paying: $4.50
Edge: Will be all the better for first up run. Course winner who has more upside (highest win and place rate in field - over shorter career) and better fitness profile than other key chances. Barrier helps as well.
Race 10 - THE DANIEL STACKHOUSE (1400m)
#1 Rule Of Law Is paying: $2.35. Should be paying: $1.90
Edge: Multiple placings in strong company (2nd on 19 Feb, 3rd on 25 Jan, 3rd on 15 Jan). Proven at 1400-1600m range and on soft tracks. 2kg claim reduces weight to 58kg. The best prospect in the field. Statistical modeling confirms higher winning probability than current odds suggest.
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