Danielle Johnson’s Best Bets | Sunday 14 September

Danielle Johnson’s Best Bets | Sunday 14 September

2020/21 New Zealand Jockey Premiership winner Danielle Johnson has provided us with her top three to follow on Sunday, 14 September. Check them out below 👇

Te Rapa Race 3
9 Notabadspillane

Has put in two huge efforts so far this campaign against the race bias. His sectionals have been superb and from a good draw on Sunday maps to get a far better run this time. If he can produce something similar to what he’s been doing he can easily win this. Opening odds $4.20.

Te Rapa R3 – NORRIS WARD MCKINNON 2200
Final Race time: 
1st
9. Notabadspillane (3)
J: Elen Nicholas 55.5kg
32X43 T: Shaun Phelan
3.90WIN
1.70PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.betcha.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 20/09/2026 02:03:27 AM (Pacific/Auckland)
Te Rapa Race 4
3 Sassy Lass

Looks excellent each way value here at $8 and $2.15 in the small field. Although unplaced in both trials this campaign, she has gone to the line with an awful lot more to offer. Yet to win fresh up but previously her first up runs have been over sprint trips. Kicks off at 1600 metres here, on a track she loves, and gets her preferred wet ground. Can run a cheeky race.

Te Rapa R4 – VISION COMPLETE EARTHWORKS/STRONGER TOGETHER HCP 1600
Final Race time: 
7th
3. Sassy Lass (4)
J: Warren Kennedy 54kg
2406X T: Lance O’Sullivan & Andrew Scott
10.00WIN
2.50PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.betcha.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 20/09/2026 02:03:28 AM (Pacific/Auckland)
Te Rapa Race 7
7 Smart Love

Winner at this course last season in what has proven to be a fantastic form race with Group 1 and Group 2 horses finishing behind her. Hasn’t been seen at the races since but judging by the way she has trialled she has lost none of that talent. Prefer if not too wet but her class will see her through.

Te Rapa R7 – AUTOPOINT PREMIUM CARS,APPROACHABLE SERVICE 1300
Final Race time: 
1st
7. Smart Love (7)
J: Opie Bosson 57kg
221X T: Lance O’Sullivan & Andrew Scott
2.40WIN
1.24PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.betcha.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 20/09/2026 02:03:29 AM (Pacific/Auckland)