BEST BETS

Tauranga December 10, Race 5 Helsinki: Quality mare who should have cleared maiden grade by now. This is her chance.

Te Rapa December 10, Race 6 Karman Line: Exciting filly shooting for two from two. Everything points her to being up to the challenge.

Awapuni December 10, Race 8 Unusual Culture: Has done nothing wrong in her brief career to date and looks well placed to claim a valuable stakes win.

Invercargill December 10, Race 7 Firoden: Another big effort when narrowly beaten at Cromwell. Well placed for a well deserved breakthrough.