Best Bet

Race 5 - #1 ON THE BUBBLES (Win)

He’s the class runner of this field, who has trialed like a machine leading into his resumption at Taupo. The 4kg claim of Triston Moodley offers some much-needed weight relief from the 65kg impost he was to carry in this R75 contest. I expect from the handy draw, On The Bubbles will land on the speed, where Triston will have options as to whether he leads or sits off the likes of Laneway Flirting and Caitlyns Wish early. Having not won since March 2022, I expect he will be out to make a statement on his resumption, I had him marked Sub $2.00 in this R75 field.

Next Best Bet

Race 2 - #3 SKY DANCER (Win)

Sky Dancer had a strong hit-out at the trials earlier this month, where she was strong through the line and looked ready to run a bold race first up. The 1400m first up looks ideal, where there maps to be a genuine tempo for McNab to sit off early. Sky Dancer raced in some of the top 3yo fillies’ company last season, where she did not look out of place. She looks more than capable of taking this maiden, I had Sky Dancer marked $2.50, therefore happy to play at the $3.00 available.