Waitak is in outstanding form this preparation and is looking to complete a Group 1 hat-trick here. He’s produced huge runs over 1600m and 2040m in the Hawke’s Bay Triple Crown, winning both the Livamol Classic and the Howden Insurance Mile. All form indicators point strongly to him again: ideal track conditions, perfect distance range, strong jockey booking, and proven versatility on firmer and softer ground. Currently paying $3.00 to win and $1.35 to place, he is my best bet of the week. Boost your odds for bigger payouts with Odds Boost. Find out more about Odds Boost Trentham R8…

El Vencedor is coming off a solid Hawke’s Bay Triple Crown campaign, finishing in the top five in all three races and closing strongly for second in the Livamol Classic. His most recent effort at Ellerslie was impressive, winning over 2000m by 2.3 lengths. He is dropping back in distance from his last two runs, but that shouldn’t be an issue given his strong track, jockey, and distance form. Boost your odds for bigger payouts with Odds Boost. Find out more about Odds Boost Ellerslie R8 – BAYLEYS GREAT NORTHERN CHALLENGE STAKES (G3) Final Race time:  2nd 1. El Vencedor…

Golden Wings has a solid record, having raced only three times for two seconds and a win last start over 1200 m. He led the field the whole way and scored by 4.5 lengths. He steps up to 1400 m here, which will be a real test for him. Unfortunately, he’s drawn a tough gate for his front-running style, so he’ll need to work hard early to find the lead. If he can get there, I’m confident he has the class to go back-to-back. Boost your odds for bigger payouts with Odds Boost. Find out more about Odds Boost Pukekohe…

The promising young filly has made a solid start to her career, finishing fourth in her maiden race, 4.5 lengths behind the impressive Well Written, before breaking through for a win at Te Aroha over 1150 m. She steps up in distance here, which will be a good test, but she’s a strong chance to go back-to-back. She also won her last start on a soft track. Currently paying $2.70 to win and $1.35 a place. Boost your odds for bigger payouts with Odds Boost. Find out more about Odds Boost Tauranga R3 – LASER PLUMBLING WAIHI BEACH 3YO Final…

Well Written has had an outstanding start to the year and her career. She’s looking to carry on her winning form this week and chase the hat-trick. She absolutely flew home last start, winning the Soliloquy Stakes at Ellerslie over 1400m, beating race competitors Little Black Dress, Lollapalooza and Savvy Donna convincingly by 6 ¾ lengths. She’s also drawn a nice inside barrier of 3, setting her up nicely for another strong finish. She has won on both soft and good tracks and is 2/2 with Matt Cartwright on board. Boost your odds for bigger payouts with Odds Boost. Find…

The former New Zealand filly has crossed the ditch and looks set to pick up where she left off back home, with two wins on the trot this prep. She didn’t get the most favourable run last start but still managed to find a second gear and get the job done. She’s still very new to the game, with only three races under her belt, but she’s an exciting, determined filly with plenty of fight. She’s drawn a great barrier (6), which should allow her to sit midfield and finish strongly. Boost your odds for bigger payouts with Odds Boost.…

6 Via Sistina looks set to deliver again. She’s been building beautifully this prep, and everything about her recent trial and race pattern suggests she’s ready to peak. A classy type who can handle any track conditions whether it’s a good surface or a bit of give in the ground. Drawn nicely to settle midfield and unleash late, and with a strong jockey in James McDonald, she should be right there. Paying $2.25 to win and $1.20 a place. Boost your odds for bigger payouts with Odds Boost. Find out more about Odds Boost Moonee Valley R10 – Ladbrokes Cox…

1 Apocalyptic, the three-year-old filly, is back again this weekend for the Thousand Guineas. I hope you got on early in the futures market before her very impressive win in the G1 over the mile at Randwick. I can’t fault her this prep she’s done everything right and continues to improve each time out. She’s now three from three, and I expect her to dominate the field once again. Drawn perfectly in barrier 4, she should get every chance. Boost your odds for bigger payouts with Odds Boost. Find out more about Odds Boost Caulfield R7 – Schweppes Thousand Guineas…