FORBURY PARK TC, Thursday, April 30
Race 10: SMOKE N FIRE (6, Michelle Neilson), mob. 1700m: “She’s been racing good in the 2YO races but finding a few others better. She should find this easier with Ringaringarozie the one to beat.”
NZ METRO TC, Friday, May 1
Pomme Roy,held well fresh at Addington last Friday and an each-way chance again this week.
Race 8: ZAKSPATROL (2, Kimberly Butt), 2600m std: “He’s been going good his last few starts and if he stays handy has an each-way hope.”
Race 9: POMME ROY (2, Mark), mob. 2600m: “Won well last week and should be improved by the run. Up in grade but will get his chance from the draw.”
ASHBURTON TC, Sunday, May 3
Race 1: CORINGA DELIGHT (2, Wayne Higgs), mob. 1609m: “She’s coming in fresh but should be a chance from the draw over a mile.”
Race 3: REKLAW SUPREME (8, Wayne Higgs), mob. 2400m: “He’s racing very consistent. Looks a strong each-way chance.”
Race 8: CHAMPAGNE DREAMS (10, Blair Orange), mob. 2400m: “Has freshened up and drawn to get an economical run. With luck an outside place chance.”
Race 9: SUNOFLINDENNY (8, Mark), UR 1, 10m, 2400m std: “Went good fresh but felt it the last bit and needed another week to get over it. We’re 10m better off in handicap from Trouble Rieu so hopefully that will be in our favour.”
Race 11: MARITIME ARDEN (11, Mark), 2400m std: “Had to come from a fair way back on the grass the second day at Blenheim so was a good effort. Up in grade but an outside chance in an open race.”