New Zealand Racing Tips for Saturday, July 12th 2025

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

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

Hawera racing tips

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Race 1. (10:10) Latesha Berry Real Estate BM75 (2100m)

#2 – Our Daymo @ $4.20

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Our Daymo got back to winning form with a win at Trentham last time out, and he’s good enough to win again in heavy conditions.

The six-year-old son of Zed owns three wins and two placings from 10 starts, so his overall record is good enough for winter racing.

Getting 2kg off his back adds to his appeal.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 2. (10:25) Property Management Real Estate Handicap (1200m)

#4 – Farravallo @ $3.40

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Farravallo is teasing punters with a win this preparation, and we’re happy to give him another chance against the small field.

The four-year-old son of Belardo is a four-time winner overall, and three of those wins have come in heavy conditions.

The track suits and getting $3.40 is a fair price from bookmakers.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 3. (11:20) Simon Bendall Real Estate 2YO (1200m)

#4 – Valvano @ $3.00

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Big bets have come for Valvano, who is on debut for Andrew Campbell following a trial placing.

The two-year-old son of Shocking is bred to handle the wet track, which will play longer than 1200m, and the money coming for him stands out.

We’re happy to back the debutant against the small field.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (12:00) Sharna Caskey Maiden (1200m)

#6 – Good Craic @ $6.50

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Good Craic is a runner that looks like she’s going to run straight past them before settling for less, but we’re giving her one more chance.

She owns nine placings from 19 starts, including three consecutive second placings before finishing fourth at Otaki last time out.

Dropping in weight adds to her appeal, and she deserves a win.

Stake: 1 Unit

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Ruakaka racing tips

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Race 1. (10:25) Promote Waipu 2YO (1200m)

#1 – Moretothinkabout @ $3.10

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Looking to win on debut is Moretothinkabout, who has looked good at the trials with a win and two placings.

The Stephen Marsh-trained son of So You Think is bred to be better than average, and after opening at $3.30, money has come for him.

His odds could continue to shorten, so take the odds.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 2. (11:02) Northland Business Systems Maiden (1200m)

#5 – Undisputed @ $2.45

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Another well-backed runner at Ruakaka is Undisputed, who has looked good at the trials, and the betting move is the best form guide.

The son of Contributer opened at $4.20 before firming into $2.45, which is a big move for a debutant racing against experienced runners.

It could pay to include him in multis.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 3. (11:37) Mountfield Quarry Maiden (1600m)

#2 – Ten to Two @ $6.00

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Ten to Two hasn’t been too far away from the prize in two of his three starts, including a fourth at Pukekohe last time out.

The three-year-old son of Savabeel gets all favours from the barrier, and that could be the winning of the race as you need to be close to the pace at Ruakaka.

Include him in picks at the value odds.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (12:15) Northpine Making It Tanalised BM75 (1200m)

#3 – Reptak @ $7.50

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Another value runner is Reptak, who showed good speed when winning at Ellerslie fresh up, and if that form comes to the table, he should win.

The O’Sullivan/Scott-trained gelding owns two wins and two placings from 11 starts, including two wins on rain-affected tracks.

We’re happy with the current odds from bookmakers.

Stake: 1 Unit

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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.