Ellerslie 26^th December

R8 FLEETWOOD MACA: Lightly raced filly still on the rise after Ellerslie maiden win and stakes placing last time out. 1600m ideal at this stage, good each-way value.

Awapuni 26^th December

R7 HYDROEXPRESS: Returning to familiar territory after good second here a fortnight ago and well placed to go one better.

R7 EL GLADIADOR: Big effort for second fresh-up and three-week gap should be ideal. On-pace runner aided by four-kilo claim.