Tauranga Racing Predictions - 28 May 2025
Nothing like mid-week racing! Let's smash Tauranga today - picks below.
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Top Picks of the Day
Race 1 - GARTSHORE CONSTRUCTION MAIDEN (1400m)
#11 Vinaya Is paying: $4.50. Should be paying: $3.50
Edge: Finished third at Ellerslie last start, beaten 2.3L. Michael McNab takes over from Tayla Mitchell, bringing experience. While yet to win, has shown potential and drawn barrier 2 suits.
Race 2 - TAURANGA RACECOURSE EVENT CENTRE MAIDEN (1400m)
#8 Lagarde Is paying: $4.50. Should be paying: $3.70
Edge: Finished sixth at Ellerslie last start but only beaten 2.4L. Craig Grylls retains the ride from barrier 5. Has shown consistency without winning and the heavy track record suggests she can handle conditions.
Race 3 - ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES (1400m)
#1 Bonnie Gem Is paying: $4.00. Should be paying: $3.00
Edge: Reliable performer (11 0-4-1) who placed second at Pukekohe last start. The 4kg claim from Ashlee Strawbridge may prove crucial. Heavy track record shows she handles conditions well. Has as much potential and consistency as any of the field.
Race 4 - TIERRA MAIDEN 3YO (1200m)
#6 Miss Fladgate Is paying: $3.80. Should be paying: $2.80
Edge: Dual acceptor targeting this race. Placed third at Te Rapa last start, beaten just 2.1L, and has gone closer this prep. Places more often than not and is unlucky to still be a maiden.
Race 5 - CONTAINER CO MAIDEN (1200m)
#14 Luminance Is paying: $10.00. Should be paying: $7.00
Edge: Big time class dropper who should be competitive in this field. The 3kg claim from Rihaan Goyaram brings her to competitive 50.5kg. A decent performer whose underlying thats indicate she’s better than bare record.
Race 7 - MILLS REEF MAIDEN (2100m)
#1 Lord Goliath Is paying: $2.25. Should be paying: $1.80
Edge: Placed second at Matamata over 1600m last start. The step up to 2100m suits given his staying pedigree. Track, distance, weight and fitness pattern all work in his favour.
Race 8 - TIERRA PROJECTS (1400m)
#5 Ortega Is paying: $9.00. Should be paying: $7.50
Edge: Impressive winner at Matamata recently. More recent seventh not too bad. The rise
to 1400m from 1200m appears ideal. Track conditions the clincher in this pick.
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