NZ METRO TC, Friday, September 27
Race 2: SIOUX PRINCESS (15, Samantha Ottley), 2600m std: “Still on the improve. Back to a stand is a worry but an each-way hope if she trots.”
Race 8: WILLISON (5, Samantha Ottley), mob. 1980m: “Nice effort fresh-up but faces a big jump in opposition so take on trust.”
NEWCASTLE (NSW), Saturday, September 28
Race 5: TAKARA TRUFFLE (10, Guy Chappie), mob. 1609m: “Is second-up from a long break so still on the improve.”
Race 6: ROCK N JOY (10, Mitch Chappie), mob. 1609m: “Drawn terrible makes it hard.”
Race 8: A GIFT FROM HEAVEN (1, Guy Chappie), mob. 2030m: “Gets the draw to be hard to beat.”
BANKS PENINSULA TC, Sunday, September 29
Race 2: KOWHAI SUNDOWN (14, Stephen McNally), 2170m std:
“Needs to trot better but on ability can threaten.”
Race 8: JAMIES BAD BOY (3, Samantha Ottley), mob. 2000m:
“Has got to do things right but can place.”