G1 Livamol Classic, NZ$250,000, 2040m
House Of Cartier (Alamosa {NZ}) unleashed a powerful finish to claim the G3 Metric Mile first-up in September and she has again been freshened, trialling well at Otaki last week. Runner-up in the same race, Beauden (NZ) (Bullbars) lines up for his 40th start, aiming for his 13th win.
Pris de Fer (NZ) (Savabeel) found some trouble in running when a brave G1 Windsor Park Plate second to the G1 W.S Cox Plate-bound Callsign Mav (NZ) (Atlante) whilst a tough third off a wide run to that same horse in the G1 Tarzino Trophy was Masetto (NZ) (Cape Blanco {Ire}).
Harlech (NZ) (Darci Brahma {NZ}), a descendant of Eight Carat's (GB) (Piece's Of Eight {Ire}) grandam Courtessa (GB) (Supreme Court {GB}), also well in the Windsor Park Plate.
G3 Spring Sprint, NZ$80,000, 1400m
Brando (NZ) (Savabeel) has done a great job winning four of his first eight starts and the Group 1-placed Listed winner is a big chance to enhance his already impressive record here. Also boasting a consistent record is Our Alley Cat (NZ) (Atlante) who overcame early trouble to salute in smart fashion first-up.
A 9-year-old resuming, the 2019 G1 Thorndon Mile winner Shadows Cast (NZ) (Per Incanto {USA}) can never be dismissed on the back of his 15 wins whilst Hypnos (NZ) (Reliable Man {GB}) was driving through the field late when third to Brando first-up.
Streak Of Power (NZ) (Power {GB}) is another honest performer capable of a bold first-up showing.
