Best Bet

Race 6 - #2 SOUL QUEEN (Win)

3yo filly who ran a very honest 2nd on debut to Bourbon Road, who subsequently performed very well at Group 3 level. Soul Queen has since been sighted at Ruakaka earlier this month, where she over-raced and weakened against strong 3yo company. Prior to last start, Soul Queen was a trial and jump-out winner in June, where she has looked comfortable in the Heavy going. I’m Lulu does look hard to beat, however, the price disparity between her and Soul Queen looks too significant.

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Race 4 - #3 MEGA HEIGHTS (Each Way)

He was well beaten on a Good3 at Rotorua at his only start behind Klairelle in December 2022. Trials prior to that effort were okay, where he looked very green and new but handled the Heavy conditions. Now starting this new campaign, Mega Heights get the blinkers on and Craig Grylls taking the ride, which should give him every opportunity to run a much-improved race. The $18 and $4 looks a tidy each way play in what looks a very modest maiden contest.