Awapuni January 8

R7 HOUSE OF CARTIER: Put a line through her Zabeel Classic performance when nothing went right. Big drop in class to handicap grade on favoured home track and even with topweight she should be too good for this line-up.  

Kumara January 8

R3 OHIO SHOWGIRL: Lost her chance with slow beginning last start but this a whole different ball game. An ideal opportunity to regain winning form, especially from inside gate around turning track.

Ellerslie January 9

R5 LA CRIQUE: Talented sort on the rise. Up against some smart three-year-olds but looks well-placed to give plenty of cheek.