THIS WEEK’S BLACKBOOKERS

Palm Springs Race 3 Te Rapa July 24

Lost her chance when squeezed out of it at the start. Did well in the circumstances, suggesting she could even be better over more than 1200m.

Le Sablier Race 5 New Plymouth July 24

Big effort for a Rating 76 horse to just miss third in the Opunake Cup. Rising seven but still has something left.

The Growler Race 9 Oamaru July 25

Caught the eye getting home late for fourth after being last at the 600. One to watch out for at the Grand National carnival, especially on better footing.

Shang Chi Race 6 Cambridge July 28

Looked a good thing beaten when denied any room for most of the straight and had to settle for third in his MAAT 970 race. Stay with him.