New Zealand Racing Tips for Saturday, December 20th 2025

We have expert betting tips for the New Zealand racing cards this Saturday at Te Rapa and Trentham.

There is always great value at the NZ horse racing meetings, and we have our best bets across the two cards.

Te Rapa racing tips

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Race 1. (10:47) Lodge Property Management Maiden (1200m)

#5 – Confesara @ $2.45

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Confesara is getting close to posting a win after back-to-back second placings, and she has more potential than most in this race.

The three-year-old filly by Toronado wasn’t far behind a well-bred type last time out, which should be a good form guide.

Barrier two is ideal, and money is likely to come on race day.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 2. (11:20) Print House BM65 (1200m)

#2 – Foxglove @ $4.00

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Each-way odds are with Foxglove, who comes off back-to-back fourths at Pukekohe, which are strong form guides.

The five-year-old mare by Savabeel placed at her only start at Te Rapa, so going this way around doesn’t concern her.

She has been threatening to win, and it could come here.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (11:54) MVP Cars BM75 (2100m)

#10 – Awhina @ $12.00

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Punters get double-figure odds with Awhina, who finished second at Rotorua when turning her form around.

She hadn’t been showing much on race day, which was disappointing, but she could be back to her best now after that placing.

She loves a bit of moisture in the surface as a three-time winner, and she’s also a past winner on the track, so the stats are in her favour.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (12:28) Lodge Commercial BM65 (2400m)

#5 – Poetic Justice @ $5.00

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We’re snapping up the each-way odds for Poetic Justice, who is going through his gears this campaign, including a fourth last time out.

The five-year-old son of Almanzor owns a win and a placing from five starts at Te Rapa, and he doesn’t mind moisture in the surface.

Look for him to settle midfield and come with a late run.

Stake: 1 Unit

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Trentham racing tips

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Race 1. (11:05) Flipp Transport 3YO (1200m)

#1 – Too Sweet @ $2.25

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Too Sweet has been facing tough fields throughout her career, including running behind That’s Gold last time out.

The three-year-old by Satono Aladdin owns two wins and two placings from 10 starts, and she has the class edge over this field.

Take the $2.25 odds for the favourite.

Stake: 2.5 Units

Race 2. (11:38) Stringfellows BM65 (1400m)

#9 – Only the Lonely @ $8.50

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Punters get value odds with Only the Lonely, who ran second at Wangaratta last time out, which is a good form guide.

The four-year-old mare by Tivaci runs well with Jim Chung in the saddle, and his 2kg claim could be enough to see her win.

It’s not an overly tough field, so the race is up for grabs.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (12:14) Windsor Park Wakefield Challenge Stakes (1100m)

#4 – Lara Antipova @ $1.70

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Big bets have come for Lara Antipova, who scored an emphatic eight-length win on debut.

The two-year-old filly by Russian Revolution opened at $2.40 before firming into $1.70, which is a massive betting move for this race.

Craig Grylls rides, so include her in multi bets.

Stake: 3 Units

Race 4. (12:57) Lawnmaster Eulogy Stakes (1600m)

#1 – War Princess @ $3.40

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War Princess did everything wrong when running second last time out, but it was a good run in defeat.

The three-year-old filly by U S Navy Flag owns four wins from seven starts, and she is good enough to put this field away.

If she settles better, she should be right around the mark.

Stake: 2 Units

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After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

Daryl's tips have been featured on various websites around the world before joining the GoBet team. When he's not working, Daryl tries to avoid making bogeys on the golf course.