MARLBOROUGH HRC, Sunday, January 24

Race 1: BODECIA (11, Mark), UR 1, 2300m std: “Went well the first day. In with a show if she trots as good.”

Rocker Band, looking for further reward this term Yealands Family Wines Marlborough Cup on Sunday. Photo: Bruce Stewart, Southland Harness Racing.co.nz

Race 3: COURCELLES (1, Samantha Ottley), mob. 2300m: “Battled on ok the first day. This looks an easier race so should get her chance from the draw.”

Race 4: SANDOVAL (5, Samantha Ottley), mob. 2300m: “Sound the first day and an each-way hope with the right luck.”

Race 5: DANKE (8, Samantha Ottley), 3, 10m, 2700m std: “Made ground on Friday. Could place if he does things right.”

Race 9: ROCKER BAND (14, Samantha Ottley), 3, 20m, 2700m std: “She’s going really good and it was a pretty good effort from the draw to win over the mile at Addington. Won’t be easy off 20m, but a good each-way chance.”

Race 10: I GET AROUND (12, Samantha Ottley), mob. 2300m: “Racing good and with the right trip can place.”

Outside drive

Race 6: WHOOSH FACTOR (7), mob. 2300m: “Its a strong field so outside place with the right luck.”