Hump Day Hounds: Roso picks them down the straight track
Mark Rosanowski • November 5th, 2025 10:30 AM
1 That's Contact
Had many excuses when fourth on Friday. Stumbled at the start on debut down this track. Has shown enough to handle this field with better racing luck.
Selections: 1-3-2-4
5 Enemy of Me
Did well to get up to win right on the line on Friday after a checkered passage. Found trouble a couple of times in her only try here. Can bag the bonus maiden win.
Selections: 5-2-6-8
3 High Anxiety
Railed into second after a slow start at Hatrick in her first attempt in c1. Past placings here suggest she can take this hence the short odds.
Selections: 3-4-2-5
3 I've Got Swagger
Maiden winner here before winning in this class first up. Had a horror run over 520m on Friday but if there' no hangover she should take this.
Selections: 3-6-5-4
3 Big Time Martin
Was the best of Loveable Rogue's rivals last time here & doesn't have him to worry about today. Very competitive field nonetheless.
Selections: 3-7-6-4
1 Criminal Minds
Smart chaser on the rise & has been terrific in two big wins here. Through all multis.
Selections: 1-3-5-7
5 Big Time Tawny
Runner-up to handy hounds in his last two starts & was solid again in a small field at Manawatu. Has beaten 6 Rockin' Roger the last two times she has stepped out here. 2 Epic Wildman trialled well at Manukau on Sunday & has trialled down the straight.
Selections: 5-2-6-3
3 Highbury Heights
Won his maiden here at the last meeting clocking a better time than 4 Big Time Vanilla. Decent third after early contact over 520m on Friday.
Selections: 3-4-2-6
3 Groot's Galaxy
Slow starts has seen him find traffic trouble more often than not. Clearly has ability. Straight track might suit him & he strikes the right field. 2 Mojito Dreams won a maiden here at the end of July but hasn't raced since. Handy enough trial at Manawatu last week.
Selections: 3-2-6-5
3 Big Time Nico
Back to his favourite track after a rare visit to Manawatu. Gets narrow nod in an open field. Need the three favourites on the quadrella ticket.
Selections: 3-5-4-7
Next Best:
Big Time Tawny (Race 7)
Value:
Big Time Martin (Race 5)
