NZ METRO TC, Friday, January 29
Race 4: SUNOFLINDENNY (10, Samantha Ottley), ODS 1, 10m, 2600m std: “Seems better as was off colour last start and can upset.”
Race 5: EXPRESSO MARTINI (10, Samantha Ottley), mob. 1950m: “Needs luck from one the second row but is a strong each-way chance with a clear passage.”
Race 9: KOWHAI WHIZ (2, Samantha Ottley), 2600m std: “In tough grade and meets strong field.”
GERALDINE TC, Sunday, January 31
Race 4: KOWHAI MONARCH (16, Samantha Ottley), UR 1, 2500m std: “Fresh-up and hard off unruly.”
Race 9: CROFT BAY (6, Laura McKay), mob. 1850m: “Drawn well and racing good but unknown on grass.”
Race 10: REAL TORQUE (8, Samantha Ottley), 2500m std: “Back from Auckland and will benefit from the run.”
Race 11: FAIR DINKUM BROMAC (2, Laura McKay), mob. 1850m: “Best draw for a while and can upset.”