Race 5 Matamata Friday, December 22

CERTAINLY

Second on debut in strong field last month. Odds will be slim but looks the goods.

 

Race 4 Te Rapa Saturday, December 23

ROCK MY HEART

Dropping back in grade from fifth in Waikato Cup this track and distance last Saturday. Hardy sort who should handle the back-up.

 

Race 7 Trentham Saturday, December 23

MANIFIQUE

Everything points her to being the obvious choice. Short odds but just the ticket for multis.

 

Race 5 Gore Sunday, December 24

MABEL

Shaped up well with three handy efforts in first campaign and looks well placed to get off on the right foot.

 

Race 8 Pukekohe Tuesday, December 26

ORCHESTRAL

Big effort for second fresh-up from a break and this looks like an ideal stepping stone. Opie Bosson clinches her prospects.

 

Race 5 Otaki Tuesday, December 26

CHASE

Back in form this track and distance last month. Break between races ideal to set up a repeat.

 

Race 3 Wingatui Tuesday, December 26

VALORIOUS

Delivered on heavy support in Riccarton synthetic debut. This will be a sterner test but should be up for it.