Tauranga (NZ) horses tips & previews

The Tauranga card shifts to the Nzb Mega Maiden Series Mdn over the 1200m journey, setting up an intriguing test at 11:07 am AEDT. The win market lines up with Boomstruck heading the order, closely followed by Saja, Not Many If Any, and Lady Margaery leading the chasing pack in this wide-open maiden affair.

Looking closely at the runners holding the shorter end of the market, Boomstruck jumps from barrier 8 with Tom Wigram steering for trainer Ms J K Mahoney. Saja comes in right behind in the market order, drawing barrier 9 for the formidable combination of jockey Craig Grylls and trainers L O'Sullivan & A Scott. Meanwhile, Not Many If Any lines up in barrier 13 with Michael Mc Nab engaged for M & K Murdoch, while Lady Margaery secures a handier inside draw in barrier 3 for trainers Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson with Hayley Hassman in the saddle.

Digging further into the field, runners like The Widowmaker from barrier 2 with Jasmine Fawcett and Ms M Falconer, along with Broadway Diva out in barrier 11 for Joe Doyle and the stable of S Ritchie & C Murray, add plenty of depth to the race. This is where the value sits for punters willing to look past the top elect and weigh up the diverse barrier profiles across this 1200m test.