Te Akau Bairnsdale Sunday Preview
Date: 24 Mar 2024
Te Akau Racing has two horses entered on Sunday 24 March at Bairnsdale (Victoria).
Bairnsdale:
Weather: fine, track: Good4, rail: true. No rain forecast.
4.15 p.m. (NZ time) R3 11 Hinata (3 f Not A Single Doubt – Diana’s Star) – Liam Riordan; she went well for third in a jump out on 12 March at Cranbourne, and resumes from barrier six in the A$37,500 Maiden 1000 metres. She has been unplaced in four starts, but is having first start for trainer Mark Walker. NZ TAB Fixed odds: $11.00 & $2.50.
6:25 p.m. (NZ time) R7 1 Midnight Blue (7 g So You Think – Midnight Special) – Jake Noonan; he co-led before working clear to win a jump out on 12 March at Cranbourne, and resumes in the A$70,000 Patties Foods Bairnsdale Cup (1600m). The winner of five races, 1800 – 2400m, he is the highest rated in the field and is thus required to carry top weight (61.5kg). NZ TAB Fixed odds: $21.00 & $5.00.