Cambridge Friday Oct 14

BELLANO: For the second time running she went down narrowly after arriving a stride too late. A longer trip looks made to order.

Hastings Saturday Oct 15

DICTATION: Landed a double towards the end of last campaign and the way he finished late into fourth in his first start back suggests there’s more to come.

Ashburton Saturday Oct 15

LARPOWER: Had a flashing red light as he charged home down the outside to go down by less than a length. One to watch over the Cup carnival.

Rotorua Sunday Oct 16

OUR ALLEY CAT: Would have finished a lot closer if she had any room to work with over the final stages. Under-rated and has a decent win in her heading into summer.

Woodville Monday Oct 17

MALFURION: Jumped out of the ground late and could have won in a few more strides. Definitely one for the black book.