Danielle Johnson’s Weekend Best Bets

Danielle Johnson’s Weekend Best Bets

2020/21 New Zealand Jockey Premiership winner Danielle Johnson has provided us with her top bets to follow this weekend. Check them out below 👇

Whanganui Race 5
8 Amusement

8 Amusement is racing well without much luck in strong company. Sectionals were excellent last start and while the favourite Casino maps very well, Amusement looks excellent value each way.

Whanganui R5 – WANGANUI MOTORS AND THE DYKE FAMILY 1340
Final Race time: 
10th
8. Amusement (5)
J: Lynsey Satherley 56.5kg
4X157 T: Darryn & Briar Weatherley
7.50WIN
2.50PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.betcha.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 16/09/2026 02:27:50 AM (Pacific/Auckland)
Whanganui Race 7
5 Zormella

5 Zormella just missed last time in very strong race. This field has depth, too, however she should be rock hard fit now and expect her to bounce back into the winners’ circle.

Whanganui R7 – TREADWELL GORDON 1600
Final Race time: 
4th
5. Zormella (11)
J: Bruno Queiroz 57kg
2X002 T: Roger James & Robert Wellwood
3.00WIN
1.50PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.betcha.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 16/09/2026 02:27:51 AM (Pacific/Auckland)
Whanganui Race 8
9 Doddle

9 Doddle is going a lot better than her form suggests. Last start was very encouraging, running similar sort of sectionals to smart performers Ladies Man and Meaningful Star at weight-for-age Group 2 level. Drops to the minimum weight in this handicap event and looks overs at each way money. Royal Flower also represents value as well so a saver on her.

Whanganui R8 – STEELFORM ROOFING GROUP WANGANUI CUP (L)
Final Race time: 
13th
9. Doddle (10)
J: Courtney Barnes 53kg
7X005 T: Stephen Marsh
9.00WIN
3.00PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.betcha.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 16/09/2026 02:27:52 AM (Pacific/Auckland)
ÅŒtaki Race 1
3 Myakkabelle

3 Myakkabelle performed well at a good level as a three-year-old. Solid efforts so far this campaign and stepping up in distance should suit. May just have a class edge on her rivals.

Otaki R1 – KAPITI VALUATIONS HANDICAP
Final Race time: 
3rd
3. Myakkabelle (7)
J: Vinnie Colgan 56.5kg
23X57 T: Ben & Ryan Foote
5.00WIN
2.05PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.betcha.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 16/09/2026 02:27:53 AM (Pacific/Auckland)
ÅŒtaki Race 2
9 Too Darn Sweet

9 Too Darn Sweet has form around some nice horses. Only failure to date was in black type company and did too much work on speed that day. Looks extremely hard to beat here.

Otaki R2 – LEVIN THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS FORUM MAIDEN
Final Race time: 
2nd
9. Too Darn Sweet (1)
J: Sam Weatherley 55kg
202 T: Sam Mynott
2.80WIN
1.40PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.betcha.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 16/09/2026 02:27:53 AM (Pacific/Auckland)
ÅŒtaki Race 4
6 Fosse

6 Fosse was very unlucky in her last two starts and this looks an easier assignment. Don’t want a wet track for her but if the track is reasonable is going to take plenty of beating.

Otaki R4 – KELLY & CO HANDICAP
Final Race time: 
1st
6. Fosse (7)
J: Masa Hashizume 58kg
4X274 T: Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie
3.10WIN
1.50PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.betcha.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 16/09/2026 02:27:54 AM (Pacific/Auckland)