Racing: Track Suits Arlingtonboulevard

Arlingtonboulevard is the value bet in tomorrow's Tauranga feature.

The classy mare has been beaten into second in two starts this preparation, but finds a distance and a track that suit here this time.

The mid-week rain might be the key to the mare's chances - she has had one start on a soft track for one win.

Th easing of the footing is going to play to Leigh Valley in the open class sprint, Race 6.

Leigh Valley has not raced since her 15th behind Macavelli Miss in the group one Thorndon Mile last start, but that was on a very firm track. This race suits her much better.

Mi Jubilee is going to have a following after dashing wins at Ellerslie and Trentham recently, but if the footing comes up soft it will not be an easy track to lead on and she might loose her advantage.

But if there is any suggestion on-pace horses can hold their own, then she rates highly.

Mr Multiwin, one of the stars of last season, has not fired in five starts this campaign, but an easing of the footing might help.

Captain Kurt in Race 5 is an interesting runner. He bolted in at Matamata when resuming after a bleeding attack, running the 1200m in a swift 1.8.14.

He was placed at his only start on a heavy track, but being by Volksraad he would be questionable if the track started to suit the grinders.