Te Rapa Saturday July 9

Race 3 BUTLER: Highly rated four-year-old making fresh start after two trial wins. In-form claimer reduces weight to a luxury 51.5kg, should be too good for them.

Hastings Saturday July 9

Race 2 SACRED DREAM: Making debut after promising trials and trackwork with Lisa Allpress in the saddle. Others more experienced but maybe not as talented.

Hawera Sunday July 10

Race 3 ALBARON: Last-start second in Waikato Steeplechase looks even better after Hawke’s Bay Steeplechase result. Well placed to get his reward.