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AI Racing Tips – 6 September 2026

Archived Fat Tony selections. Tips are opinions, not guarantees; please use them responsibly.

ASHBURTON MSA RACING SECTION TROT

Methven · Race 1 · 11:45am

  1. 6. Buffy Northstains — Fat Tony says the grass-loving veteran is flying lately—top drawer chance.
  2. 4. Huckleberry — Two from four on grass, including here; market says respect the berry.
  3. 3. Kingaroy — Honest recent figures and a sweet front line draw—Tony wants him in.
  4. 1. Lipstick — Can lob handy from the ace; recent Rangiora third reads well, capisce.
  5. 8. Aveross Majesty — Old pro has won twice at Methven on grass—dangerous at the odds.

METHVEN SEEDS TROT

Methven · Race 4 · 01:12pm

  1. 5. Sheep — Tony’s top pick—classy recent form, reliable manners and the one they all have to beat.
  2. 1. Royalglow — Drawn to control the mob; grass credentials and a sharp run two back make her dangerous.
  3. 10. B K Mumma Jamie — Big grass-track performer who can begin fast; value chance if she trots cleanly from the unruly.
  4. 9. Highly Rated — Freshened and trialled up; has proper grass form, so don’t let the wide marble scare you off.
  5. 6. Origin — Honest mare with handy course form—needs her best manners, but she can snag a cheque.

TERRY MAY MEMORIAL PACE

Methven · Race 5 · 01:43pm

  1. 9. Delightful Galleon — Fat Tony says the favourite has shown proper grit against stronger company; trial win says he’s ready to salute.
  2. 3. Liberty Girl — The Kurow second was stout, and the handy draw gives this mare every chance if she trots cleanly, capisce?
  3. 1. Pickettywitch — Orange from the ace and sliding blinds on—she can control the joint and stick on for a big cheque.
  4. 6. Olympian — Ran the winner to half a length last start and the market has come for him; serious top-three player.
  5. 4. Tattooed Lady — Got blocked when making a tidy debut run; John Dunn aboard means don’t let this improving filly slip your ticket.

MT HUTT TROTTING CLUB MBL PACE

Methven · Race 6 · 02:16pm

  1. 2. Smoking Ashes — The Dunn polish, alley two and sharp late Addington run—looks the banker, punters.
  2. 6. Carrera Bandido — Honest speedster keeps knocking; Ricky can park handy and make the fave earn it.
  3. 5. Christian Bale — Forget the Rangiora error—his Ashburton win had real zip. Blair is a tasty booking.
  4. 8. Miracle Memphis — Reliable closer who handles grass; wide gate hurts, but he can swoop into the money.
  5. 10. Justification — Fresh maiden win had grit and the second line may supply cover—cheeky top-five chance.

PETER LAGAN STANDARDBREDS HCP PACE

Methven · Race 7 · 02:49pm

  1. 3. Could Be Katy — Fresh, proven on the Methven grass and drawn to boss it, pal—top chance.
  2. 12. Share A Dream — Blair Orange aboard and handy grass form; the 10m mark is the sting, but class keeps him in.
  3. 11. Miki's Courage — Racing in stronger company and Ricky May knows the drill—solid each-way mob.
  4. 6. Okiwi Bay — Honest recent third and Tim Williams is no mug; grass is the query, but she can grab a cheque.
  5. 5. Choco Lou — Broke early then charged home last start—if he trots off clean, he’s value for the first five.

MIDLAND SEEDS MBL PACE

Methven · Race 8 · 03:27pm

  1. 3. Troubleshooter — Blair Orange, handy draw and better than the last couple look—Fat Tony says she gets the cash.
  2. 6. Here Comes Marty — Market move is no accident, pal; Robbie Close can slot in and have the last crack.
  3. 14. A Better Jackalack — Improving sharply and a proper grass performer—wide gate, but he’ll be steaming home.
  4. 1. Louis — Ace draw over the mile is gold on grass; Samantha can pinch a soft sectional.
  5. 11. Penny Weight — Course-and-distance credentials and solid recent sprint effort—include the mare in your numbers.

BETAVET PREPARE PEAK PERFORMANCE HCP PACE

Methven · Race 9 · 03:59pm

  1. 4. The Night Agent — Unbeaten on grass, freshened and the market’s onto him—looks the bloke to beat.
  2. 3. Commander Joe — Flying around lately; handy front line draw gives the Commander every chance, mate.
  3. 8. Lonnekers — Proper grass credentials and a strong wide finish last time—major danger if he steps cleanly.
  4. 10. Deceptive Lee — Reliable stayer with a tidy recent finish; the ten-metre mark is the only sting.
  5. 5. I'm Rockin — Blair Orange aboard and form is better than it reads—can pinch a top-five cheque, no worries.

MT HUTT MOTELS HCP TROT

Methven · Race 10 · 04:38pm

  1. 8. Kairaki Spur — Fat Tony says Ricky May aboard, rock-solid recent form and proven grass chops make this bloke the one to beat.
  2. 7. Johnny Trotter — The Dunn runner won over this very course and trip in April; fresh is the query, but he’s got plenty of class.
  3. 2. Holly Highlander — Three Methven wins and a terrific grass record, capo—back on her preferred turf and drawn to get a sweet run.
  4. 3. Tinkerbelle — That flying late second at Cambridge says she’s ready; Ottley and the handy front line make her a value danger.
  5. 5. Chester Gold — Young fella has upside and his July win was sharp; needs to handle only his second grass go, but can grab a cheque.

ECHOES OF HEAVEN @ CLEARVIEW PARK MDN

Timaru · Race 2 · 01:21pm

  1. 8. Tulsa Turnaround — Fat Tony says she’s got the class edge, handy draw and a feather after the claim—top pick.
  2. 2. Sailor Sam — Trial win here was tasty; wide alley is the sting, but Moodley can get him rolling late.
  3. 1. Just A Brown Horse — Local old-timer knows this mile and has genuine Timaru placings—must be in the mix, capisce?
  4. 4. Not A Doubt — Debut run was respectable and the step to 1600 looks a nice little piece of business.
  5. 9. Cool Cat — Proven in the wet and the Oamaru third reads well enough for a place at the odds.

EGOGLO & NIGHT'N'DAY DAIRY

Timaru · Race 3 · 01:54pm

  1. 6. Suavetta — Fresh South Island setup, light weight and this mob is softer than Tony's pasta.
  2. 8. Dujour — Wide alley is the knock, but she has the class and 55kg to run a big mile.
  3. 2. Avoriaz — Sharp enough fresh despite 1600m being short; claim makes her dangerous, capisce.
  4. 1. Flat Stanley — Drawn sweet and proven on soft; forgive the last heavy-track flop for a place.
  5. 4. Later Boy — Rail draw and home course give her a sneaky top-five chance, my friend.

SNAPBACK @ CLEARVIEW PARK MDN

Timaru · Race 4 · 02:26pm

  1. 1. Never Too Much — Fresh trial win by five lengths and the strongest race form, punters—hard to knock.
  2. 6. Sheza Professional — Terri Rae debutante won her 1200m trial smartly; the market’s waving a decent cigar.
  3. 5. Citala — Rail draw, blinkers on and a sharp trial second—she gets every chance, mate.
  4. 4. Tricory — Debut third had merit after working wide; maps to lead and can stick on.
  5. 8. Heavenly Rose — Trial form is tidy enough; roughie with a place punch if the tempo suits.

HAWKE'S BAY RACING MDN

Timaru · Race 5 · 03:00pm

  1. 14. Baltic Boom — Fat Tony says the $2.60 favourite has trialled like a rocket; 56kg and genuine early toe make him the one to catch.
  2. 17. Sheza Professional — Fat Tony likes the sharp trial win, light 54kg and alley four—debutant has the right stable polish.
  3. 16. Tricory — Debut third was tough after a wide trip; 54kg and more race sense can see her charging into the minors.
  4. 8. Iceland Poppy — Inside draw, proven Soft form and proper maiden placings—Fat Tony expects a cheeky rails run.
  5. 3. Theonewekept — Fifth at Riccarton was a solid fresh hit-out; fitter now and trial-winning local form keeps him in the frame.

LOVERACING.CO.NZ & THANK YOU CJC

Timaru · Race 6 · 03:37pm

  1. 5. Luna Capella — Tony’s top pick—drawn sweet, unbeaten at 1200m and loves the Soft; the one to crack.
  2. 2. Dream Of The Moon — Trial win was sharp as a tack; class mare, but needs a good steer from the wide alley.
  3. 8. Cashla Bay — Fresh specialist with gate speed and a handy weight—could nick it if she gets an easy lead.
  4. 3. Champagne Diblu — Three wins from seven says plenty, pal; trialled nicely but barrier nine makes it tougher.
  5. 6. Miss Ziggy — Light weight after the claim and proper three-year-old form; dangerous if the pace is on.

PERFORMANCE EQUINE

Timaru · Race 7 · 04:10pm

  1. 8. Cool In Command — The young gun maps sweetly from gate three; light weight and that sharp fresh win make him the one, capisce.
  2. 1. Brutal Riff — Proper soft-track record and a couple of trials under the belt; wide draw is the only sour olive.
  3. 3. Interlaken — Blinkers go on, the apprentice claim helps, and the Ashburton trial says he can barge into the finish.
  4. 2. Explode — Rock-hard fit, drawn the paint and honest on winter tracks; good each-way criminal at $7.50.
  5. 5. Bakhita — Soft-ground mare with gate two and market support; fresh is the query, but she can sneak into the top five.

PHAR LAP CENTENNIAL 4 OCT

Timaru · Race 8 · 04:46pm

  1. 3. Lovelock — Fat Tony says the leader just pinched one over this trip and gets the right soft conditions again—catch him if you can.
  2. 1. Another Won't Hurt — Forgive the Riccarton flops, punters; his prior heavy-track 2100-2200m wins have plenty of class for this lot.
  3. 2. Koyama — Third-up, home-track specialist and drawn to save every inch—Tony expects the old bloke to improve sharply.
  4. 7. Strong — Rail draw, light weight and a likely firmer Soft7 give this fellow a proper chance to grind into the money.
  5. 4. Allthekingshorses — A roughie with 54 kilos; unproven on grass but the young mare has enough upside to sneak into the five.

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