ALOTTAGO (1) is a classy gelding who was beaten but far from disgraced when finishing seventh on a heavy track in the G1 2000 Guineas at Riccarton in the spring. He trialled here in the middle of last month, and will be ready to run a big race fresh up. On top. COOL AZA RENE (4) showed a lot of courage when finishing less than a length from the winner in the NZB Airfreight Stakes at Wingatui 8 weeks ago. She is beautifully placed with a 2kg claim and has won her only start on this track. Stick with her. BELLE DU MONDE (6) tried hard when finishing fourth fresh up as an odds-on favourite at Riccarton nearly 4 weeks ago on a testing heavy track. She will be a quick improver second up and should be among the hardest to beat again. MAROKOPA FALLS (7) may not have been suited to a wet track in the NZB Airfreight Stakes on Boxing Day, and she has been given plenty of time to recover from that run. She is worth another chance. STEEZY (9) won her maiden easily at Kumara. Include in combos.
