
Blackbookers - 31 January
Ellerslie, January 25
DEALT WITH
Went into the Karaka Millions 3YO unbeaten in two starts and did very well to finish third. His inexperience showed when over the final stages, but he’s bound to have learnt a lot.
Wanganui, January 25
NOVAK
Had a big task ahead of him after settling last and then having to improve wide to make his bid. Third place 1.3 lengths from the winner was a good effort in the circumstances.
Riccarton, January 25
SIR ALBERT
The red light was flashing over the final stages as he burst out of the pack for third, beaten two half-neck margins. That was his first start for the year and pointed to a big win through late summer/autumn.
Tauranga, Monday January 27
RING JESSIE
A big improvement on previous efforts, racing on the speed and fighting all the way to the line for third. Maybe the penny has dropped, so stay with her.