New Zealand Racing Tips for Saturday, December 6th 2025

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

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

Trentham racing tips

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Race 1. (10:45) Graham’s Painters 3YO (1400m)

#6 – The Dirty One @ $2.70

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Looking to score back-to-back wins is The Dirty One, who scored on debut at New Plymouth.

The three-year-old filly by Derryn scored by 3.3 lengths, so it was an impressive win, and that bodes well for her future.

Barrier two is ideal, and NZ’s leading rider is in the saddle.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 2. (11:18) JR & N Berkett Spec Maiden (1300m)

#11 – Atkins @ $4.50

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The five-year-old mare is improving with time, including a second placing at Rotorua, which is a good form guide at Trentham.

She gets in with 55kg on her back, and George Rooke is riding in good form, so we’re happy to include her in our picks.

Money has come for her, so she is worth backing.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (11:53) Pullman Hotel Melbourne BM65 (1600m)

#9 – Leica Pearl @ $11.00

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Leica Pearl looked good on debut when scoring an upset win, and she could win at double-figure odds again.

The four-year-old mare by Per Incanto should only improve with that run under her belt, and the odds make her a worthwhile play.

Take the $11 odds as a value bet.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (12:27) Magic Maggie McQuillan Maiden (1600m)

#5 – Carter John @ $3.90

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Money has come for Carter John, who placed at Waverley and Wanganui this preparation, which is solid form.

The five-year-old son of Derryn will need some luck from a wide draw, but he is good enough to cross and sit handy to the pace.

He is worth including in picks at the current odds.

Stake: 1.5 Units

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Pukekohe racing tips

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Race 1. (11:00) Dunstan Horsefeeds Maiden (1600m)

#12 – Dance the Night @ $2.90

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Dance the Night improved to run second at Pukekohe last time out, and getting another run at the track is ideal.

Money has come for the three-year-old filly by Almanzor, who is bred to win a few races, and this race is right up her alley.

55kg is ideal, so put her clearly on top.

Stake: 2.5 Units

Race 2. (11:35) Yourride BM65 (1200m)

#7 – Waiata @ $6.50

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Waiata turned her form around with a fresh up win at Te Aroha, and she could sing her way to another win.

The four-year-old daughter of Vancouver gets 1kg coming off her back, which isn’t big, but it helps when rising in grade.

Punters get fair odds at $6.50, so she’s a value bet.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (12:10) Dunstan Horsefeeds Stayers Qualifier BM65 (2100m)

#2 – High Country @ $7.50

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High Country can be tough to back consistently, but we’re happy to include him in horse racing picks.

The five-year-old son of Mongolian Khan ran second two back at New Plymouth, and it should be better with experience at Pukekohe.

Getting 3kg off his back should be enough to take him close.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 4. (12:42) Myracehorse BM65 (1500m)

#13 – High Emotion @ $3.30

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Seeking back-to-back wins is High Emotion, who was too good for them at Rotorua last time out.

The four-year-old mare by Ace High is bred to keep winning races, and she only needs luck from a wide barrier draw.

The odds are $3.30 because of the draw, so take the value.

Stake: 1.5 Units

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Daryl Curnow

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.