SATURDAY AT AVONDALE

Avondale Jockey Club at Avondale

Weather: fine, track: Dead5, rail: true

2.33 p.m. R5 12 Fly to the Moon (4 m Reliable Man – Fly Silca Fly, by Hawk Wing) – Jake Bayliss; was given an easy time when rearward in the Rating 65 1600 metres on 29 August at Matamata, following a seventh in the worst going on the inside over a mile at Pukekohe. She looked good winning three starts ago and steps in grade and distance for $25,000 Rating 72 2100 metres. Fixed odds: $21.00 & $5.00.

3.14 p.m. R6 7 Resurrect (6 g Shinko King – Errant, by Jungle Pocket) – Jake Bayliss; has met one better at his last three starts, finishing second each time, and steps in grade to contest the $35,000 Open 1200 metres. Dropping in weight to 54.5kgs appeals, but he meets a strong field and required to appreciate the course at his first attempt. Fixed odds: $10.00 & $2.60.

4.24 p.m. R8 8 Ivette (5 m Jimmy Choux – No Reins, Show A Heart) – Jake Bayliss; followed a game fresh-up second with a compelling win in the Maiden 1400 metres on 29 August at Matamata, and given time (31 days) she contests the $22,500 Rating 65 1400 metres. Up in grade, and having won on heavy ground, she will have to act on improved footing, but favourably drawn (1) and certainly genuine. Fixed odds: $10.00 & $3.20. Pictured