Riccarton Park Friday February 25

Race 8 ZOULUMINOUS: Well-placed for two wins at last three starts and kept up to the mark with trial win earlier in the month. Looks ready to add another.

Matamata Saturday February 26

Race 6 IMPERATRIZ: Won Soliloquy Stakes this course and distance in the spring and resumed from break with a second placing in another quality field a month ago. Trial hitout has her primed for a big run.

Otaki Saturday February 26

Race 2 KELLY COE: Disappointed after winning three on end but has been freshened and well placed to bounce back.