BEST BETS

Taupo Saturday December 30

Race 7 NOM DE PLUME: Has always had potential and this looks an ideal step up from last-start Trentham win.

Kurow Saturday December 30

Race 3 AMIINIT: Highly rated filly who resumed with unlucky second at Ashburton December 20. This is her chance to clear maiden grade.

Hastings Sunday December 31

Race 3 FONSI: Took on the big guns in the Sarten Memorial after second placings in three previous starts. Back to maiden grade should win.

Pukekohe Monday January 1

Race 8 MAVEN BELLE: Has had a perfect preparation topped by super-impressive trial win last week. Draw is a slight query but gets in very well at the weights and won’t mind any moisture in the track.

Riverton Monday January 1

Race 2 GO LOTTE: Locally trained last-start winner who also has winning form on her home track.