Race 4: (R65 2100m)
Tempo: Average
The (6) ALLACES is an improving mare who followed up her maiden win when enormous in defeat at her 1st attempt over a staying trip last start. With blinkers added she pinged the gates to sit outside lead and was under pressure a long way out, fought back gamely in a swoopers race. Another wide draw, no negative as no significant speed underneath her so can be positive if she jumps fast again. Genuine winning chance in a weak race and over the odds in early markets. (11) PURE BARS has drawn her outside and was heavily-backed at a price last start but snagged back against her pattern and the market expectations, blinkers go on, can lead this field.
Suggested Bet: ALLACES (Value)
Race 5: (R75 2100m)
Tempo: Average
(7) TENFOOT TALL is lightly raced and an excellent wet track mare and appears set to peak third-up, a profile she’s won off previously. Snagged from a wide gate at Matamata second-up, she hit the line best over the final furlong. That platform sets up for this rise in distance and can settle closer to the speed, from a trailing position expect her to get every chance with the in-form rider Jasmine Fawcett in the saddle.
Suggested Bet: TENFOOT TALL
Race 6: (WFA F&M 1400m)
Tempo: Above Average
Expecting a truly run race with (1) CHURCHILLIAN and (5) ELECTRIC TIME setting the speed. (14) PLATINUM DIAMOND is well-placed against her own sex and dropping back in distance to 1400m. Rider Bruno Queiroz attempted a failed mid-race move at Wanganui last start and was caught deep and wide when they quickened. Heavy track conditions are her preferred footing and she possesses a big finish when finding a good tempo.
Suggested Bet: PLATINUM DIAMOND (Best)
Race 7: (R75 1400m)
Tempo: Average
Track specialist and in-form mare (12) SEXY AND I MOET is an appealing bet despite not being proven at the level, won here two back before being ridden quiet at Te Rapa and reeling off slick splits to finishing out of the money. She now has a positive map if they choose to use tracking potential leader (3) RIBKRAKA, his three career wins have come leading or OSL on heavy tracks, yet to receive a positive ride this campaign, has the option in this event so watch betting. (8) THE NOMAD is another key speed influence coming across from a wide gate, down in the weights and if left alone, an outside hope at odds.
Suggested Bet: SEXY AND I MOET
