NZ METRO TC, Friday, July 29
Race 5: KOWHAI MONARCH (9, Samantha Ottley), UR 1, 20m, 2600m std: “Just not trotting as good as he should be but if he does things right is a strong each way hope.”
NZ METRO TC, Friday, July 31
Glenferrie Classic, racing generously for the Mark Jones stable and driver Sam Ottley. They have an each-way chance again at Addington on Sunday. Race Images photo).
Race 4: ZENA MAC (7, Wayne Higgs) & PERISSA (9, Samantha Ottley), mob. 1950m: “Zena Mac has been a bit disappointing but can place in this.”
“Perissa finds a good race. She will go forward to lead and be a winning chance.”
Race 5: SANDOVAL (1, Mark) & CROFT BAY (2, Samantha Ottley), mob. 1950m:
“Sandoval has the right draw and seems well so is an each-way chance.”
“Croft Bay is racing good and a strong each-way chance.”
Race 7: GLENFERRIE CLASSIC (3, Samantha Ottley), mob. 2600m: “Freshened for this. Her work has been fine and and will be an each-way chance. She will spell after this.”
Race 8: ITZ RISKY BUSINESS (4, Samantha Ottley), mob. 2600m: “I’m not sure whether he’ll start. Its a tougher race but he’ll be a chance if he lines up.”
Outside drive
Race 6: LOVE STRUCK ROMEO (4), 2600m std: “Form has been mixed lately so take on trust.”