Roso unleashes on the Monday blues from Palmy
Mark Rosanowski • February 2nd, 2026 10:53 AM • 3 min read
Mark Rosanowski is back with his tips ahead of a nine-race card from Palmerston North.
Hasn't lived up to his qualifying trial win on this track in November when he beat the now c3 dog Sprinkle Jean but he won't get a better opportunity than this to break through.
Selections: 7-6-5-4
Beat a stronger field than this on Friday & he's beautifully set up to double up today.
Selections: 4-2-6-8
Hard to back with great confidence but she gets into this well after finishing a close third in a c1/2 race over 457m at Cambridge on Thursday.
Selections: 2-6-4-7
Strong front running win in this class when downgrading on Friday. Should repeat.
Selections: 4-6-7-8
Was handy before being jostled in her downgrade run four days ago. Drawn in closer so should get a cleaner run which might be enough in this field.
Selections: 3-4-7-6
Dominant display on Friday from a better alley. Has early speed so could negate that issue. 5 More Magic is a group one winner resuming after a fast sprint trial here. 6 Double Please is new to this grade but is a blowout quaddie hope again.
Selections: 7-5-6-1
Solid second down the straight when downgrading. Does his best work on this track although is hard to jump on with confidence. 5 Barry Bowler is at tempting odds as she is beginning so reliably. Quadrella spread.
Selections: 3-5-7-8
Bold third in a far stronger c4/5 field on Friday hinted at an overdue win. 8 Opawa Jordan was hassled midrace when trying to improve in a different race on the same card.
Selections: 5-8-3-6
Handy beginner battled bravely for second behind a handy hound last week. Can take it to the more experienced dogs.
Selections: 7-8-4-6
Best: Thrilling Zane
Next: Tira Miss You
Value: Barry Bowler (r7)
