2020/21 New Zealand Jockey Premiership winner Danielle Johnson has provided us with her top bets to follow this weekend. Check them out below 👇
14 Ohope Wins put in an eye catching debut, getting home strongly in an on-pace dominated race. The step out to 1600 metres should suit and hopefully can race a bit closer this time. Looks each way value.
| 14. Ohope Wins (2) J: Warren Kennedy 55kg 5 T: Lance O’Sullivan & Andrew Scott |
1 Waitak has been the dominant force among the weight-for-age horses so far. Trialled very well at Taupo and looks the one to beat.
| 1. Waitak (4) J: Craig Grylls 59kg 1X011 T: Lance O’Sullivan & Andrew Scott |
Huge win by 5 Moxie at this course last time after sitting wide. Map doesn’t look any kinder here but there seems to be no reason why she can’t win again. Promising mare.
| 5. Moxie (13) J: Elen Nicholas 57.5kg 1X381 T: Ken Harrison |
4 Reliable Squeeze put in a good effort in a stronger race last start. The stable is flying at present and should get a well-deserved win here.
| 4. Reliable Squeeze (5) J: George Rooke 56.5kg 26872 T: Peter Lock |
8 Unwritten looks to be some value here. Made ground late in what has proven to be a useful form race fresh up at Avondale. The step up to 1400 metres looks ideal and should get a reasonable trip from the draw. Each way bet but also the Top 4 bet looks enticing.
| 8. Unwritten (6) J: Vinnie Colgan 56.5kg 3286 T: Donna Logan |
4 Mille Grazie has been shaping as a big improver. Finds the right race here and should be hard to beat with blinkers on first time.
| 4. Mille Grazie (3) J: George Rooke 58kg 0X676 T: Samantha Logan |