Wellington Cup 2022 Preview

Here is our expert runner-by-runner preview of the 2022 Wellington Cup at Trentham Racecourse, New Zealand. Sportsandracing.news provides free picks and tips worldwide.

1 – MARIETTA LANE

Barrier: 1 Trainer: F J Auret Rider: Wiremu Pinn

Checked late in LR Marton at Awapuni earlier in the month. A solid enough 4^th in G3 Manuwatu Cup in December. Has won here before, not over this trip. Good rider in plate but a strange one to weather top weight. Not the worst option but plenty of better chances carrying less.

2 – LINCOLN KING

Barrier: 9 Trainer: S B Marsh Rider: Craig Grylls

Didn’t show best when a wide 8^th when last sighted in a BM74. Better example of potential when 2^nd in Taupo Cup at end of December. Prior to that a promising 4^th in NZ Cup at this level. Definitely capable of this but will require career-best.

3 – MONRODANI

Barrier: 7 Trainer: K T Myers Rider: Sarah McNab

Nothing special in 7^th here last week or when 8^th in Greymouth Cup. Still, won the G3 NZ Cup and that form is a decent thing to rest on your laurels. Plenty of market support, a big chance but does have to leave past couple of runs in the past.  

4 – STARRYBEEL

Barrier: 14 Trainer: S B Marsh Rider: Michael McNab

Gets bonus points on riding arrangements but has to bounce back a bit. Was a respectable 4^th in G3 City of Auckland when launching from the back. Cannot understate how well he works with Michael McNab, consider seriously in all bets.

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5 – FIRODEN

Barrier: 11 Trainer: L A Beck Rider: Leah Hemi

Has found the frame a few times of late, not a bad runner from the South Island but trip suitability is taken completely on trust. Probably not worth including unless you plan on going wide with exotics.

6 – SCRATCHED

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7 – SKYPHYTA

Barrier: 12 Trainer: P M Goodwin Rider: Mereana Hudson

Hasn’t been able to land a blow at this level of late, could find a way into the top 4 but for win purposes doesn’t have appeal. Look elsewhere in that regard.

8 – MASTER FIN

Barrier: 5 Trainer: M K Oulaghan Rider: Chris Dell

Managed 3^rd in Manawatu despite some bleeding in December. He is proven here as well as over the trip elsewhere. A bit old for this, could have top 4 aspirations but even that is a tough task here.

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9 – UAREASTAR

Barrier: 17 Trainer: F J Auret Rider: Matthew Cameron

Respectable 3^rd in LR Marton Cup earlier in the month, beaten less than a length. Managed to edge out a nostril victory at Awapuni preceding. Attracting strong market support, would relish any cut in the ground. Include in all bets at this point, especially if there is rain.

10 – NOTABADHARADA

Barrier: 4 Trainer: C T Faulkner Rider: Darren Danis

Away slowly in Karaka Cup, made up well to land 2^nd. Took out an open handicap at same track on penultimate run. Has proven a decent recruit to this corner of the world. Bred for jumping but has shown plenty of mettle on flat. Serious chance here from a nice draw.

11 – WANNABE ‘N’ PARIS

Barrier: 8 Trainer: P D Harris Rider: Courtney Barnes

Went too hard too early in Kumara Open Handicap, found a decent enough 4^th. Hasn’t done much else of note but could surprise if allowed an unfettered lead. Probably pick of the roughies.

12 – ROSE OF DELGATIE

Barrier: 15 Trainer: F J Auret Rider: Ashvin Mudhoo

Justified market support when home at Tauherenikau latest, looks a bit outclassed here. Probably worth looking elsewhere.

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13 – SULU SEA

Barrier: 10 Trainer: D Champion & K Murphy Rider: Darryl Bradley

Put forth a decent effort in 4^th in Wingatui Waikouaiti Cup a couple of weeks back. Respectable 6^th in NZ cup, has a bit of work to do but isn’t out of it entirely. Possible top 4 aspirant?

14 – BLUEY’S CHANCE

Barrier: 6 Trainer: Kennedy Moore Rider: Joe Kamaruddin

Hasn’t left a positive impression of late, gets a mention for filling runner up berth in last year’s iteration of this at eye-watering $130 price but is seriously out of shape and looks a bit past it. Probably worth skipping over.

15 – HE NO OPILIO

Barrier: 18 Trainer: Chris Rauhihi Rider: Sam Weatherley

Showed a step in right direction when 3^rd here in BM74 but still this is such a massive up in task he looks unlikely to land a blow. Save some flexi and toss him.  

16 – THAT’S INCRANIBULL

Barrier: 16 Trainer: Emma Davies Rider: Robert Hannam

Went too hard too early when last sighted and made no impression. Is a local winner but is another going way up in class who should prove outclassed. Look elsewhere.

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17 – BECAUSE

Barrier: 2 Trainer: R R Manning Rider: Ashvin Goindasamy

Fish out of water, if you like a roughie for a small wager go for it but not one to take too seriously here.

18 – PLATINUM SPIRIT

Barrier: 13 Trainer: L Latta Rider: Taiki Yanagida

Course winner but not much else to praise, this is a serious jump in grade. Another to bin.

This is the full field of the 2022 Wellington Cup at Trentham Racecourse. Good luck with your bets! Sportsandracing.news provides free racing picks worldwide.