Awapuni March 4

NOM DE PLUME: Took an age to get going before roaring home in the final stages but failing to overhaul the winner. That was only her fourth start and there’s plenty of room for further improvement, so don’t let her under your guard.

Ellerslie March 5

THUNDER: The run was better than it might have looked after being forced to race wide throughout and still being in it halfway down the straight. Handles the slower tracks that are just around the corner.

Wingatui March 5

STELLA CREEK: Paid the price of a slow start, becoming awkwardly placed before rushing home when it was all over. Looked very promising earlier in her career but hardly sighted since. Still time to live up to her potential.