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Hastings

Bet of the Day Race 8 16.Nossenko $2.30 Ff 1st $2.30

Value bet of the Day Race 5 3.Princess Ani $4.20 FF 3rd $2.00

Race 2

Confidence: 2/5

6.Mekelle went to the South Island and just got no luck in her only start. She probably could have won. Fraser Auret will have her primed for this and with Miss Labasa having a query over her with her poor trial run where she led and tired under a ride, and Brahma Sunset having a breathing problem last start, she can bide her time and get over these late. RP $3.40, $4 FF

Race 5

Confidence:2/5

3.Princess Ani  closed off strongly last start second up and looks primed to win third up. RP $3.80, $4.20 Ff

Race 6

Confidence: 2/5

3.Whangaehu looked very good winning his trial coming down the outside with Sam O’Malley on board. He retains the mount. RP $3.00, $3.60FF

Race 8

Confidence:3/5

16.Nossenko looked very capable of winning a maiden when she ran third at Tauranga three starts back – 2nd was Orleans belle who has won well since and Nossenko was outfinishing her. Then she had no luck next up, and last start the rider got into difficulties. This time she draws well and strikes a weak maiden field so just needs good luck rather than the bad luck she has been getting to take this out. RP $1.90, $2.30 Ff