Broke 30 seconds in his only start here. Hasn’t been as impressive elsewhere but was beaten by two promising pups at Cambridge. 7 Romantic Rebel is an unbeaten member of a super litter. Trialled well here last week. Serious threat.
Selections: 1-7-4-3
Hasn’t finished further back than second in eight starts. Her five wins have been on the roomier tracks at Manawatu & Cambridge but her two seconds here have been behind the speedy So Strict so she is capable of bagging a bonus win in this class on this track. 7 Sinead Bale finished fourth after a poor start in her first look here. Expect better tonight.
Selections: 3-7-2-6
Her last two races on this circuit have resulted in fast wins & she has run solid seconds on bigger tracks since.
Selections: 2-3-5-4
Followed up best of night win here with a best of day victory at Cambridge. Has won both previous attempts from box 5 & has slow trappers drawn around him.
Selections: 5-2-1-4
Returns to the scene of some famous swooping victories & he is capable of downing this field with the same tactics.
Selections: 8-4-7-2
Unlucky fifth in a Wanganui Cup heat left him first reserve for the final. Wide draw should suit.
Selections: 7-4-8-1
Flew into a close fourth here last week after early bother. It’s a terrific field with many chances but he looks well over the odds.
Selections: 6-3-1-4
1 Shades of Space: Finished well for third in the faster of two heats for this. Switch to the inside can swing it her way over her sister 5 Space Conspiracy.
Selections: 1-5-4-8
Five time group one champion was beaten on merit by 2 Let Him Cook in the heat but it was his second run back from a brief injury break so expect improvement.
Selections: 4-2-8-6
Kept finding trouble when looking to improve in his heat. Will be better for the experience around this track so remains the dog to beat in a quality field. Fastest qualifier 6 Grand Vue Ace is the logical threat but her racing style might be stymied in a full field.
Selections: 8-6-3-2
Fired to an overdue win at Manawatu on Tuesday & is adept on this track too. 1 End of Era knows this track well despite being a visitor & she holds the rail well.
Selections: 9-1-3-5
Back in consistent form so can back with more confidence now. 9 Fear To Tread trialled quickly over this trip last week to get her ready for her resumption. Quaddie must.
Selections: 8-9-2-1