Race 5 Te Aroha Friday, November 3

BEYOND VIOLET

First start since finishing third in strong Desert Gold Stakes in January. Has had a lead-up trial and well up to this class.

Race 3 Tauranga Saturday, November 4

GRANDE GALLO

Big fresh-up effort for third when striking traffic problems late. Improved for the run and this looks her chance.

Race 7 Trentham Saturday, November 4

SEMPER MAGICO

Eight years old but in the form of his life, most recently third over this course and distance when the breaks didn’t exactly go his way.

Race 9 Ashburton Sunday, November 5

PETTY’S LEGACY

Second-up after big effort last month. Course and distance stats very compelling.