Commentators Day brings out the best in Roso
Mark Rosanowski • February 17th, 2026 9:22 AM
Handy stayer steps back up in distance on the back of a pair of strong 457m wins on his home track at Cambridge. Has raced well here before.
Selections: 2-6-3-1
Sharp debut winner at Hatrick on Friday. Has trialled well on this track. Quaddie anchor.
Selections: 5-3-6-8
Has fewer convictions than his rivals in this reverse order contest so won't get a better opportunity in this class.
Selections: 3-6-5-8
Up in class & on a new track but the ability that he has shown at Addington should carry him to a third straight win.
Selections: 7-4-8-1
Sharp Hatrick win in this grade on Friday. Picked up his maiden on this track.
Selections: 8-5-7-3
Has swapped recent results on this track with 6 Hendrix Ruler before venturing successfully up to Cambridge.
Selections: 2-6-3-4
Reliable beginner & is tenacious when challenged. Early speed especially on this track gives her the nod over her strong sister 5 Donna Anne Billy.
Selections: 6-5-2-1
Lightly raced lately but seems to perform well in a fresh state as he did here last month in a fast race. Should have the measure of this field.
Selections: 7-2-5-4
The benchmark stayer in NZ for over two seasons now & is still somehow near the peak of his game. Won his only start this course/distance although it was in July 2024. 8 Johnny Football is the defending champion in this group two contest. Lacks recent racing but he is a fierce competitor.
Selections: 4-8-6-3
Was beaten by 2 Run The Gauntlet at Hatrick on Friday but she is inbeaten in three here & seems to run the track better than him. 9 Opawa Simpson has had excuses lately & is better than c4 around here.
Selections: 7-9-2-6
M13 - Palmerston North Extra
Should get his swagger back in a straight c3 on this track. 6 Sunbird Striker seems to begin better here & can run time when he does.
Selections: 3-6-7-2
Defending champion in this group 2 North Island Challenge Stakes & is on a ten-race winning streak. 2 More Magic has returned in superb shape. Can push the favourite & has strength. Quinella play.
Selections: 5-2-7-3
Recent downgrader has a slashing record this course/distance & she showed enough in her last start at Cambridge to take this out. 5 Big Time Chur continues to run big races at inflated odds.
Selections: 8-5-6-4
Was unlucky when fourth here three starts back & she looked lost down the straight track last time. 6 My Mini Me will give her space early & can measure up on this track too.
Selections: 9-6-7-10
Smart winner when visiting here last time. Looks right up to this so the odds are tempting. 8 Jeddy Spaghetti will be better for his recent look around here in a fast race.
Selections: 5-8-3-10
Best: Last Say
Next: Child Prodigy
Value: Heart Felt
