Kurow Cup betting tips, form and odds, Saturday
KUROW has long been a favourite track of many punters in New Zealand and its meeting around New Years is the most popular.
The Kurow Cup is the feature race on the eight-race card and we have form, odds and free tips for them all.
The weather should play its part and if you’ve never seen racing from Kurow, it could be time to load up the account and enjoy the New Zealand past time.
Race 1 – Maiden Plate (1200m)
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Smile could have punters smiling after the opening race.
The Pitman-trained runner finished second on debut at Wingatui as an $11 chance, but expect bookmakers to have it much shorter in the market here.
Race 1 tip: Smile to win at Sportsbet.com.au
Race 2 – BM75 Handicap (1400m)
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Entree has been around the mark all season and Danny Crozier usually goes well at these meetings.
The six-year-old is a three-time winner and it’s coming off a tidy third-placed finish at Cromwell last time out.
Race 2 tip: Entree to win at Neds.com.au
Race 3 – Maiden Handicap (1400m)
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Pulau Pinang finished second as a despised outsider on debut, but expect shorter odds on offer here.
The Pitman-trained runner exceeded expectations at Riccarton and it’s good to see Chris Johnson take the ride.
Race 3 tip: Pulau Pinang to win at Neds.com.au
Race 4 – Maiden Handicap (1400m)
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There isn’t much form in this race, so the last start placing of Cardrona should stack up nicely here.
The Kennedy/Furlong-trained runner ran well at Crownwell and it’s another solid ride for last season’s leading rider Chris Johnson.
Race 4 tip: Cardrona to win at WilliamHill.com.au
Race 5 – BM65 Handicap (1400m)
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Prince Ransom could add some value to selections and bookmakers should be offering a good price.
The Pitman-trained gelding has finished fourth and third this campaign, but will need to bounce back from only an average performance last time out.
Race 5 tip: Prince Ransom to win at CrownBet.com.au
Race 6 – Kurow Cup (1400m)
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Batman hasn’t quite been its usual self this season, but the dark knight has more ability than most of these.
The Neil Ridley-trained runner finished off strongly for fourth last start, which was encouraging and it gets a significant apprentice claim to help with the big weight.
Race 6 tip: Batman to win at Sportsbet.com.au
Race 7 – BM65 Handicap (1800m)
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Los Cabos is looking for consecutive wins after scoring at Wingatui by a long neck last start.
The five-year-old by Mastercraftsman took 17 starts to break maiden grade, but it’s capable of stringing wins together now.
Race 7 tip: Los Cabos to win at Neds.com.au
Race 8 – BM65 Handicap (1800m)
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Jumeriah finished off well for third last start and that’s a good form race for this.
It has drawn well in barrier four and it should be able to carry the weight.
Bookmakers should be offering good money for the five-year-old.
Race 8 tip: Jumeriah to win at Neds.com.au