Pukekohe, November 8

 

 

He was one of the last to come around the home turn and briefly had difficulty obtaining clear running in the straight. He then produced an eye-catching finish into fifth, only 2.4 lengths from the winner. Look out for him when he stretches out over further than 1600m.

 

 

Riccarton, November 8

 

 

Charged home from the back of the field to finish second, and was beaten by only a head by Toa Haka. She ran the fastest last 800m, 600m, 400m and 200m in the race and looks close to a win.

 

 

Tauherenikau, November 9

 

 

This debut performance had plenty of merit. She was slow to begin and settled near the back and wide. She had to make a long run and come widest of all around the home turn. She made up plenty of ground to finish third, less than a length and a half from the winner, and ran some excellent sectionals. She’s a filly to watch.