NZ METRO TC, Friday, November 25
Race 1: DELIGHTFUL MEMPHIS (5, Blair Orange), mob. 1950m: “She had a break after her first-up run and I am rapt the way she has come back. The draw makes it hard but the small field helps and she’s a winning chance.”
Race 9: MANINTHEMIRROR (7, Samantha Ottley), mob. 2600m: “Is racing great. He’s drawn to go forward and very hard to beat.”
Race 10: EYRE I COME (7, Samantha Ottley), UR 1, 10m, 2600m std: “Fresh-up after a long lay off so will need the run. A top five finish will be a bonus.”
Outside drive
Race 11: GO DAVEY (3), mob. 2600m: “A very nice run on Sunday and a winning chance.”
GERALDINE TC, Saturday, November 26
Ariadne Lavra, promising filly for the Mark Jones stable and owner Kypros Kotzikas, who heads to Orari on Saturday.
Race 8: ARIADNE LAVRA (6, Samantha Ottley), 2500m std: “The stand start is a question but her work has been good and an each-way chance.”
Race 9: PERISSA (1, Robbie Close), 2850m std: “In a tough race and looking for luck.”
Race 10: KOWHAI WHIZ (7, Robbie Close), 2, 20m, 2850m std: “In a tough grade but is racing good and an outside place chance.”
Race 11: REAL TORQUE (4, Kimberly Butt) & BEST DEFENCE (5, Laura McKay), mob. 1850m: “Super run on Cup day but my fault last time starting her from a terrible draw on Show day. Is drawn to go forward and a winning hope.”
“Best Defence put in a good run first-up. This a step up but can place.”
Outside drive
Race 4: TORRID BROMAC (7), 1950m std: “Raced good on Show day. He didn’t step that good at Kaikoura from the stand start but a place chance if we settle handy.”