Blackbookers - 13 December
Riccarton, December 6
FRANNI CACCINI
Lost for speed to become tailed off but when she gathered momentum hit the line late for fourth, beaten less than a length. Back to the turf she’s one to watch.
Ellerslie December 7
HONEY BADGER
Stepping up from maiden win to strong age-group company, the easy tempo went right against her but she still made good late ground. One to follow as distances increase.
Trentham December 7
MALI STON
Everything went against him cluttered up in the running and finally got clear when it was all over. Deserves better and might get in a race like the Rich Hill Mile, three years after his first big win.
Te Aroha December 8
DUBAI GOLD
Got well back before working through and hitting the line well for third. Better for the experience and ready to break through.