Racing Te Aroha at Te Aroha

Weather cloudy, track Dead4, rail out 1 metre, no rain forecast

2.44 p.m. R4 13 The Boy Wonder (3 c Cape Blanco – Keep the Passion) – Michael Coleman; resumes without a trial in the $10,000 Maiden 1400 metres. He won a trial here over 800 metres on Good3, as an early two-year-old, before racing twice on slow footing. He looks in good order to kick off a campaign and handily drawn in barrier four. Fixed odds: $8.00 & $2.40.

3.54 p.m. R6 12 On The Rocks (3 c Alamosa – Cold Shoulder) – Michael Coleman; came through his debut run in good shape, when finishing fifth over 1200 metres to subsequent winner Descendant (O’Reilly) at Te Rapa, and drawn barrier seven in the $10,000 Maiden 1400 metres. The step up in distance appears ideal and natural improvement off his first up run should see him race well. Fixed odds: $7.00 & $2.10.

4.29 p.m. R7 17 Retort (4 g New Approach – Penaka) – Reese Jones; has made the field for the $10,000 Maiden 1200 metres, drawn barrier eight of 14. He has continued to train well since his debut run over 1000 metres on 22 September at Taupo. Fixed odds: $15.00 & $4.30.