OTI Racing | Weekend Preview | January 28, 2022

A weekend ahead of lightly raced runners for OTI, with action set to kick off tonight at Canterbury Park.

Friday 28th January

Canterbury Park

Current Track Rating: Good

Ashim

Having showed a good deal of promise in his first Australian preparation, we are excited to see what Ashim can achieve this time around. From the low draw, we’d like to see him get an economical run, relax well and be strong late.

Race 8 – 9:30 pm | 1250m 5yo&Up BM72 | T: Matthew Smith | J: Kerrin McEvoy 59kg | Barrier 2 | Saddlecloth 4

Ashim at Matthew Smith’s Warwick Farm stables last preparation.

Saturday 29th January

The Valley

Current Track Rating: Good

Indented Head

To read more about this filly and her city test tomorrow, please click here.

Race 1 – 12:40 pm | 1500m 3yoF BM70 | T: Phillip Stokes | J: Fred Kersley 58kg | Barrier 1 | Saddlecloth 5

Fred Kersley returns to the mounting yard on Indented Head after winning the Allied Security Three-Years-Old Fillies Maiden Plate at Cranbourne Racecourse on January 07, 2022 in Cranbourne, Australia. (Ross Holburt/Racing Photos).

Newcastle

Current Track Rating: Good

Tekapo

Purchased with the help of Phill Cataldo after an impressive trial performance in New Zealand, this 3yo Vadamos gelding has settled into Warwick Farm perfectly. Though still on the immature side and likely to prefer longer journeys in future, Bjorn Baker expects to see Tekapo working home well.

Race 2 – 1:55 pm | 1300m Maiden | T: Bjorn Baker | J: Brandon Lerena 57.5kg | Barrier 5 | Saddlecloth 4

Tekapo as a yearling.

Sunshine Coast

Current Track Rating: Soft

Gambu

After being highly impressive on debut, Gambu’s connections have been eagerly awaiting a second-up run, which comes in Saturday metropolitan grade. Though its a steep rise in the class, the step to 1600m looks ideal for the son of Redwood, who is a half-brother to Te Akau Shark. The soft ground poses no concerns, so hopefully Gambu can be once again making his presence felt late.

Race 3 – 2:18 pm ADST | 1600m 3yo Handicap | T: Chris Waller | J: Ron Stewart 54kg | Barrier 2 | Saddlecloth 5

Gambu winning on debut at Ipswich earlier this month.

We wish all of our owners the very best of luck this weekend!