5-8 Manawatu 07Apr26 2000MS $10,230 R39 TO R51 3U Brooke Wilkins btn 8.4m, wnr Brookies Player , 1:58.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has missed the frame but not been too far away last few, most recently finishing fifth at this track over 2000m. Drawn to advantage and is among the chances.

7-8 Manawatu 07Apr26 2000MS $10,230 R39 TO R51 3U Kate Coppins btn 10.3m, wnr Brookies Player , 1:58.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Form was solid prior to last time when seventh at this track over 2000m. Can improve without surprising.

4-8 Manawatu 07Apr26 2000MS $10,230 R39 TO R51 3U Peter Ferguson btn 7.0m, wnr Brookies Player , 1:58.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished 7 metres back in fourth at his latest outing over 2000m at this track. This looks a suitable assignment.

1-8 Manawatu 07Apr26 2000MS $10,230 3U Andre Poutama won by 2nd Genuine Imitation , 2:00.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was a gutsy winner last time out over 2000m at this track, the second success from his past four runs. Recent form reads very well.

3-8 Manawatu 07Apr26 2000MS $10,230 R39 TO R51 3U Emily Johnson btn 4.9m, wnr Brookies Player , 1:58.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished third last start over 2000m at this track on the back of a win at this track two runs back. Draws a little better. Strong contender.

6-8 Manawatu 07Apr26 2000MS $10,230 R39 TO R51 3U Sailesh Abernethy btn 8.9m, wnr Brookies Player , 1:58.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Safely held last time when 8 metres from the winner in sixth over 2000m at this track. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

2-8 Manawatu 07Apr26 2000MS $10,230 R39 TO R51 3U Michael Hay btn 0.8m, wnr Brookies Player , 1:58.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been racing well with a couple of minor prizes to his name recently, the latest when runner-up, beaten 0.8 metres, over 2000m at this track. Big chance again.

1-8 Manawatu 31Mar26 2000MS $10,230 R39 TO R40 3U Peter Ferguson $16, won by 2nd Dream On Lou , 2:00.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Slow to score up. Held up final turn.

Good effort last time to score by half a metre over 2000m at this track. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.