Ellerslie Saturday, March 30

GENTIAN BLUE

A rapid riser from maiden and Rating 65 wins to fifth placings in the Cuddle Stakes and NZ Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes. Huge effort last time to be beaten less than four lengths at weight-for-age, belying her rating of 68. Watch out when she drops back to her own grade.

Riverton Saturday, March 30

THE GREY GOOSE

Unable to deliver on heavy support but deserves another chance after a slow start gave her too much to do.

Otaki Monday, April 1

THE MISTRESS

Good effort for fourth in first start since a winning double in early summer. Bound to be improved and having already proven herself at 1600m and further, a step up in distance will aid her prospects.

Riverton Monday, April 1

RADIANT REACH

Had the job ahead of her after missing the start and did very well to finish late into third. Deserves a turn.