New Zealand Racing Tips for Saturday, January 10th 2026

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

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

Kumara racing tips

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Race 1. (10:10) Entain/NZB Insurance Pearl Series Maiden (1150m)

#5 – Steezy @ $2.40

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Steezy almost broke maidens last time out when running second at Kurow, and that is a good form guide for racing at Kumara.

He shouldn’t take long to win a race, especially at the West Coast circuit, and getting the inside draw makes him even harder to beat.

After opening at $3.50, money has come strongly for him.

Stake: 2.5 Units

Race 2. (10:45) Joan Meates Memorial Maiden (1150m)

#6 – Good Craic @ $4.50

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We have backed Good Craic numerous times when she was with Lisa Latta, but the stable and venue change could help.

He typically looms to win on the turn before coming to the end of her run, but racing on the West Coast is easier than what she has been facing.

We’re happy with the $4.50 from bookmakers.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (11:19) Phoenix Minerals BM80 (1150m)

#1 – Illicit Dreams @ $3.40

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$3.40 is a good price for a runner with the record of Illicit Dreams, who owns five wins and 16 placings throughout her career.

The five-year-old mare by Vancouver comes off a second placing at Reefton on Wednesday, and being on the quick back up won’t worry her.

She gets 3kg off her back to help with the big weight.

Stake: 2.5 Units

Race 4. (11:53) McMullan ITM BM65 (1150m)

#9 – Dracarys @ $8.00

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Dracarys unleashed fire on the field to win at Kurow, and she could quickly rise through the ranks with another win.

The five-year-old mare was always going to need time to mature based on her breeding, and we thought she would be paying shorter odds than $8.

Include her in picks as a value bet.

Stake: 1 Unit

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Wanganui racing tips

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Race 1. (10:25) Wanganui Function Centre Maiden (1340m)

#12 – Petite Rocher @ $3.20

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Petite Rocher has a good chance of winning on debut for Te Akau, and her trial win at Avondale is excellent form for racing at Wanganui.

The three-year-old filly by Grunt has had seven trials to prepare, so she has needed some work, but carrying only 52kg makes her tough to beat.

Money has come, which is always a good sign.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 2. (11:00) Wanganui-Taranaki Racehorse Owners Handicap (1340m)

#3 – Sindee @ $2.15

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Sindee doesn’t know how to run a bad race after posting four wins and five placings from 11 starts, and the small field suits.

The Allan Sharrock-trained mare was beaten by 2.8 lengths last start, but that came at Te Rapa, and she is better suited to the Central Districts.

$2.15 is a better price than we expected, so take the value.

Stake: 2.5 Units

Race 3. (11:35) La Nuova Dry Cleaners 3YO (1200m)

#1 – Waka @ $3.70

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Waka was too speedy when winning on debut at New Plymouth, scoring by 2.8 lengths.

The three-year-old had solid betting support on that occasion, and although facing a harder field here, the money has come again.

Having Kelly Myers riding helps, so include him in win bets.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (14:10) Terry Brothers BM75 (1200m)

#7 – Rabega @ $6.00

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Rabega loves running at Wanganui with three starts for two wins and a second placing, which is good enough form for this race.

The five-year-old son of Pariah comes off a win at the track by a half-length, and a repeat of that should be good enough to take him close.

Wiremu Pinn is having a good spell, so back him with confidence.

Stake: 1.5 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.