BLACKBOOKERS

Cromwell Friday November 25

SHAKIB: Nothing went right, skirted the field after being slow early and not surprisingly had nothing left when it counted.  That was first start over ground and will get his chance when the next opportunity arises.

Te Rapa Saturday November 26

KANTRA: Big effort when finishing late against opposition well out of her grade. Watch out when she steps up in distance in her own rating band.

Wanganui Saturday November 26

ICONIC LASS: Beat only one other in a small field but has to be forgiven after having no room in the final stages and still finishing less than two lengths from the winner.

Cromwell Sunday November 27

HENRY HUBBER: Unlucky not to complete a hat-trick but had to settle for fourth. Charged home from well back and will have lost no admirers.