NZ METRO TC, Friday, December 18
Race 3: SUNOFLINDENNY (13, Samantha Ottley), mob. 1950m: “Shame he drew second row but with luck is a good winning hope.”
Race 6: EASTBURN MARA (3, Laura McKay), mob. 1950m: “Fresh-up but races good that way. Outside place chance.”
Race 7: PERISSA (5, Robbie Close), mob. 1609m: “Will find it tough from the wide draw over the mile from that start.”
Race 9: EXPRESSO MARTINI (SCR), mob. 1950m:
Race 11: TWICE THE DELIGHT (3, Samantha Ottley), mob. 1950m: “Drawn to lead and if she puts her best foot forward can win.”
AUCKLAND TC, Friday, December 18
Race 6: REAL TORQUE (3, Mark), mob. 2200m: “Looking for luck.”
Race 7: MASTER LAVROS (11, Mark), mob. 2200m: “Seems well and will improve with the run. Looking for luck from the draw.”
WINTON HRC, Saturday, December 19
Race 9: ROCKER BAND (7, Samantha Ottley), mob. 1609m: “Trialling up nice and with luck in the running is a big hope.”
Rocker Band, primed for a bold mile fresh at Winton on Saturday.