Awapuni February 11

CHAMPAGNE SUNDAY: On the pace throughout and dug deep when the challengers came to hold third. That was first run for the year and will have cleaned up nicely for what lies ahead.

Te Rapa February 12

BIGIFF: Slow maturing filly who did well for fifth against a quality field. Still has a bit to learn and subject to further improvement, so stay with her.

Riccarton February 12

TAIMATE DIVA: Big improvement on previous efforts to finish third and with any luck could even have won. She won’t be a maiden for much longer.