Tauranga Friday, December 15

FIRST FIVE

Impressive in debut win but unable to repeat when blocked for a run throughout the home straight. Well worth another chance.

Te Rapa Saturday, December 16

POLYGON

Very good effort for third in quality field says she’s ready to hit the form she showed this time last year. At a tricky place in the ratings but if connections can find the right race she can win.

Trentham Saturday, December 16

TANZANITE ROSE

Did well for third in step up to open grade, even if the 100m was a tad short. Stay with her.

Invercargill Saturday, December 16

GENTLE BEN

Looked an early maiden graduate when finishing fourth from clear last in the early stages. That was only his second start and he should come into his own over 1600m and further.