BLACKBOOKERS

Tauranga Saturday July 22

STRATHTAY

Slow maturing and still has a bit to learn, but the way he hit the line from well back and after being held up at a crucial stage suggests he’ll come into his own once he steps up to a middle-distance.

New Plymouth Saturday July 22

CHAJABA

Unable to hold out the classy winner but another big effort for second in the Opunake Cup to add to previous solid run of form. Can be relied upon while tracks remain in the soft/heavy range.