SATURDAY 27 JAN. AT ELLERSLIE 1

Co-trainer Pam Gerard said: “Shoes meets a tough field, still growing and getting quite leggy, and plan to ride near pace rather than leading. She galloped up well here recently and she is a quick filly.”

“Tonia’s Dragon strikes a hotly contested race, as expected, and we plan to have her in or near the lead. She galloped well here the other day and hopefully able to foot it with these horses.”

“Tevere has taken improvement since her recent race here and drawing away from the inside should be an advantage. She meets a strong field, but capable of mixing it with them at best.”

“Savaglee will be ridden a bit quieter, blinkers have certainly helped him, and he has the ability to be right in it. He deserves his chance and has a good barrier draw. He is sound, healthy, and in really good frame of mind.”

”Force Of Law has done well winning enough stake money to be eligible for this race. He is very fit while still growing and galloped well here the other day, but realistically a midfield finish would be a good effort.”

“Pendragon has been super winning his last three, but has to step up again. He puts himself right on the pace and we could not be happier with his condition going into the race.” Pictured