NZ METRO, AUCKLAND, BANKS PEN TC, Sept 29-Oct 2

J Scott The Inside Word

NZ METRO TC, Thursday, September 29

Race 5: RUTHLESS SUCCESS (2, Laura McKay), mob. 1950m: “Drawn to go forward, lead, and an upset chance.”

Race 8: KOWHAI WHIZ (8, Samantha Ottley), 1, 30m, 2600m std: “In hard grade so handicap is tough and he will need the run.”

AUCKLAND TC, Friday, September 30

Race 7: ROCKER BAND (6, Samantha Ottley), 2, 10m, 2200m std: “She’s in the best hands possible with Barry (Purdon) in charge. Its a tough field, but Barry is happy with her.”

BANKS PENINSULA TC, Sunday, October 2

Race 7: PERISSA (9, Samantha Ottley), 3, 10m, 2170m std: “Tough off handicap over a sprint trip but she can be thereabouts.”

Race 9: ZENA MAC (3, Samantha Ottley), mob. 2000m: “Disappointing lately and its a strong field so looking for luck.”

Race 10: ROCKNROLL NEVIN (9, Samantha Ottley), mob. 2000m: “The draw makes it tough but she is well.”