NZ METRO TC, Friday, January 16
Race 1: CHAMPAGNE DREAMS (12, Blair Orange), mob. 1950m: “Drawn terrible again in a tough field but I am happy with her and she’s a chance with the right run.”
Race 3: PERISSA (3, Mark), mob. 1609m: “Is racing great and drawn to go forward. Should be a strong chance.”
Race 9: ASTRAPI (10, Mark), mob. 1950m: “Getting up in grade but is racing good. Will need luck from the draw.”
Race 10: TWICE THE DELIGHT (9, Mark), 2000m std: “Better last start and this looks a good race for her.”
OAMARU HRC (grass), Sunday, January 18
Race 5: CHARMING LAVRA (11, Blair Orange), 2000m std: “Nice win first-up but this is a big step up here.”
Race 11: FAIR DINKUM BROMAC (6, Kimberly Butt), mob. 2000m: “Just battled on the all-weather there last week. The grass track gives him an outside chance if he switches on but take on trust.