NZ METRO TC, Friday, November 14
Overport Lodge trainer-driver Mark Jones is hoping he can repeat this moment from 12 months ago when Master Lavros defends his Dominion Handicap crown on Show day.
Race 2: OASIS DREAM (7, Blair Orange), mob. 2400m: “He’s done a good job but is in a tough field so looking for luck.”
Race 7: EYRE I COME (14, Blair Orange), UR, 10m, 2600m std: “He’s come through the Tuesday win fine. It makes it a bit harder going back 10m but if he trots he’s a big chance again.”
Race 8: STRIKE ON COMMAND (2, Michelle Neilson), mob. 2600m: “His owner (Kevin Stanley) is over from Aussie. Its a very tough field but the horse can’t read a race book ! We’ll be trying but the horse will be be looking for luck.”
Race 9: MASTER LAVROS (12, Mark), 3200m std: “He had a day at home (Burnham) on Wednesday and worked fine so we will have a go. I wouldn’t start him if I didn’t think he could win.”
WYNDHAM HRC, Sunday, November 16
Race 8: ZAKSPATROL (2, Craig Ferguson), mob. 2400m: “He will be improved by his first-up run , so looking for an improved run.”