RANGIORA HRC, Wednesday, December 31
Johnny Fox, raced below his best on NZ Cup day but resumed with a Motukarara mobile 2200m workout win in 2:47.3 on December 20. He resumes in the C4-8 pace at Rangiora on Wednesday.
Race 6: ASTRAPI (6, Mark), mob. 2000m: “In and out type but can figure if he does things right.”
Race 7: STRIKE ON COMMAND (2, Michelle Neilson) & JOHNNY FOX (3, Mark), 2600m std: “Strike On Command is heading to oz shortly as its hard to find the right races here. Has a place chance.”
“Johnny Fox has had a few issues but seems better and with luck can figure.”
Outside drive
Race 8: WESTBURN WARRIOR (2), mob. 2000m: “Went better at Motukarara (fifth to Graduate Under Fire) on Monday so could be on the improve.”