BLACKBOOKERS

Otaki, Friday March 10

OUR DEE FORE

Four-year-old on debut after two educational trials and despite lack of ringcraft acquitted herself well to finish third. All the better for the experience and will be even better over more ground.

Pukekohe, Saturday March 11

AVALENE

Had no luck after working early from wide gate, then having no room from the top of the straight. Untested in tight quarters over the final stages, stay with her.

Trentham, Saturday March 11

GUCCI BELT

Not a lot has gone her way this year and struck traffic problems again at a crucial stage. A change in fortune is all she needs to register another win.

Gore, Sunday March 12

KEEP IT LOOSE

Would have won but for the erratic path he took over the final stages. That was just his second start down south and he won’t take long to break his duck.