Roso's Picks: On the straight from Whanganui
Mark Rosanowski • July 15th, 2025 9:52 AM • 3 min read

3 Keep On Dreaming
Third of four in a qualifying trial here last week in a time that makes him competitive on debut.
Selections: 3-5-7-4
5 Rockin' Roger
Smart win in a qualifying trial here last week beating 2 Mojito Dreams comfortably. Should anchor the early quaddie.
Selections: 5-2-6-7
7 Zero Chill
Hasn't raced since looking a bit flat three weeks ago. Beat 5 Reckless Eric when they met last month. Each way.
Selections: 7-5-4-3
3 Envious Ivy
Game win in this class eight days ago. Could push the favourite 6 Hey It's Frank who is out of maidens for the first time.
Selections: 3-6-8-5
6 Big Time Martin
Was crowded for a while in a stronger field last start. Pushed the best in the straight track business the time before.
Selections: 6-5-3-4
6 Big Time Nico
Narrowly beaten in his last two outings since returning to this class. 7 Adobe Don made ground after a poor start. Each way play in a competitive field.
Selections: 6-7-1-4
6 Bora Bora
Sharp win last week was on a fast track but is at surprisingly good odds just the same. Many chances.
Selections: 6-8-2-5
8 Loveable Rogue
The benchmark down the straight should have them covered again although 6 Opawa Simpson makes his straight debut in fine fettle.
Selections: 8-6-5-7
2 Torque in Torque
Downgrades & has needed recent racing. Finds the right field.
Selections: 2-4-6-1
2 Not Okay
Won his only start here. Showed great speed before fading over 520m on Friday.
Selections: 2-6-7-5
4 Hawkes Bay Half
Two from two here & should salute again in this field.
Selections: 4-3-5-6
Best Bet: Torque In Torque
Next Best: Big Time Martin
Value Bet: Zero Chill