BEST BETS

Matamata October 23, Race 6 Imperatriz: Quality filly who has made the right sort of progress since last-start third. Ready to strike.

Riccarton Park October 23, Race 2 Elizabeth Rose: Consistent placegetter, should have been out of maiden grade by now but gets no better chance to make the breakthrough.

Trentham October 24, Race 6 Penelope Cruise: Invariably gives her best and is well up to this company. Should find track conditions to her liking.

Te Rapa October 25, Race 1 Halston: Placed in both starts to date and all the form around him suggests a bright future. Odds won’t be big but the right way to start the day.