SATURDAY AT PUKEKOHE AND RICCARTON

Counties Racing Club at Pukekohe

Weather: cloudy, track: Slow9, rail: true

2.25 p.m. R4 13 Saffron Lady (5 m Iffraaj – Colourfast, by Pentire) – Jake Bayliss; had a tough run, three wide without cover, in a strong field for the Rating 75 1600 metres here on 8 April, after closing solidly for second on 23 March in the Rating 70 1600 metres at Avondale. Likely to be ridden with more patience from barrier 10 in the $25,000 Rating 75 1600 metres, her sound course record includes a win and she should handle the going if not too testing. Fixed odds: $16.00 & $4.50.

4.48 p.m. R8 13 Kane (5 m Darci Brahma – Dream Lass, by Dream Well) – Jake Bayliss; clocked the fastest last 600m (35.9) on the day, given Dead6 footing, when coming from last to win the Maiden 1600 metres on 23 March at Avondale, with Bayliss aboard. Drawn barrier seven in the $22,500 Rating 65 1600 metres, she placed here at her only course attempt (Heavy10), trained on pleasingly since the win and appears an each chance despite stepping in grade. Fixed odds: $14.00 & $4.00. Pictured

Canterbury Jockey Club at Riccarton

Weather: fine, track: Dead4, rail: true

3.19 p.m. R7 16 Za Za Gabor (3 f O’Reilly – Zaza Top) – Terry Mosely; worked hard to situate outside the leader in a competitive running of the New Zealand Bloodstock Insurance Stakes (Listed, 1600m) here on 7 April, and contests the $50,000 NZB Warstep Stakes (Listed, 2000m). Drawn wide (12) in a stronger field, luck in receiving a favourable trip can coincide with an improved performance. Fixed odds: $61.00 & $13.00.