Race 1: (R65 2100m)
Tempo: Above Average
A mare striking form in recent weeks is (6) MY MAEBELLINE GIRL she can make this a true staying test to open the program with the rail out 9m on fresh ground. Set a hot speed at Pukekohe two starts ago and stuck on bravely and repeated the effort at Ellerslie. Doesn’t win out of turn, fitness on her side to pinch one.
Suggested Bet: MY MAEBELLINE GIRL
Race 2: (R75 2100m)
Tempo: Moderate
The lack of speed engaged in the small field will suit (6) AWHINA best stepping up to 2100m, she can sprint quickly off a moderate speed as she’s shown throughout her career and races particularly well at this Te Rapa course, the horse to beat. (7) PERFECTMANZ finished off strongly behind a progressive stayer at Pukekohe then franked that performance beating a weak field at Te Aroha last time, an in-form claiming apprentice helps his chances.
Suggested Bet: AWHINA
Race 4: (3YO SW+P 1200m)
There is a stack of speed engaged and looking for something to come off their backs late and (3) SIBLING RIVALRY profiles as the horse, she resumed off a short break in a hot race at Tauranga and was snagged back to last on a day you needed to be up and in, liked the way she finished off and has been given time to get over. Beat the best maiden in the country DEPRIVED second-up last time in and is well-placed in this event.
Suggested Bet: SIBLING RIVALRY
Race 7: (R65 1300m)
Tempo: Average
The early market support is important for (2) FLEETING STAR, clear best form and ratings as a Group 3 placed filly returning in this benchmark contest. Hasn’t raced for 83 days and returns without a trial, she handles wet ground and can take a forward position without much pressure around her and if wound up should take a power of beating.
Suggested Bet: FLEETING STAR (Best)
