Te Rapa, Saturday May 18

CONFETTI

Her prospects looked forlorn with a very slow start, however she all but salvaged the situation with a massive effort for second. A winner at short notice.

Trentham, Saturday May 18

KAWATIRI

Has had a few chances with little to show for it, but the way he finished off from well back for third, beaten only half a length, suggests a reward isn’t far away.

Hawera, Sunday May 19

BRUNO

Three starts to date have produced three promising efforts, the most recent hitting the line well for third. All three have been at 1200m and a step up in distance looks the recipe for a win.