NZ METRO TC, Saturday, May 14
Race 5: KOWHAI MONARCH (6, Samantha Ottley), UR 2, fr, 2600m std: “Looking for luck in a tough field.”
Race 8: REAL TORQUE (9, Samantha Ottley), mob. 1950m: “Won well at Oamaru but will struggle from the outside gate in that field.”
TIMARU HRC, Sunday, May 15
Race 7: CROFT BAY (7, Nicole Harris) 2600m std: “If he begins and gets a good run is a winning chance.”
Race 9: SANDOVAL (7, Mark), 2600m std: “Trialled nice mid-week at Ashburton and is a winning show.”
MANAWATU HRC, Sunday, May 15
Danke, looking to make amends on the second day at Manawatu on Sunday.
Race 3: DANKE (9, Robbie Close), 3, 10m, 2500m std: “Was a bit too fresh on Thursday when he had an early gallop. Has a good winning chance providing he does things right.”
Race 8: REALLY DESIRABLE (5, Robbie Close), mob. 2000m: “Was held up and didn’t have things to suit the first night. Worked well before going north so looking for better with the right luck.”