Ruakaka Friday January 5

KISZKAH

Continued improvement to finish second and could well have been a winner with more luck in the running. Crying out for 1600m and when she gets the opportunity she should win.

Hastings Saturday January 6

CANDLE

Yet another very good effort after tailing the field in ground that would not have favoured her. Yet to be tried beyond 1200m, but her late closing third suggested longer distances might suit her.

Kumara Saturday January 6

DEGREEOFINNOCENCE

 Two honest efforts on the West Coast circuit for third at Greymouth and Kumara. Shouldn’t be hard to place back in Canterbury.