NZ METRO TC, Friday, December 23
Race 3: ICE CRUSHER (11, Matt Anderson), mob. 2600m: “As long a she settles and gets no bad luck, he’s a winning hope.”
Race 8: RUTHLESS SUCCESS (SCR).
HR WAIKATO, Saturday, December 24
Race 10: ROCKER BAND (4, Zac Butcher), mob. 2700m: “Opted for this as Greg (Brodie, owner) hates standing starts and the cup over 3200m will be too tough on her. With no bad luck she’s a good each-way chance.”

Rocker Band, returns to the scene of her Jewels 4YO win for the $50,000 JLT Futurity 4 & 5YO Stakes at Cambridge on Saturday.