Beaudesert

PIPATINA (9) resumed from a long spell and faded out sharply in the run home after leading, due to choking down. She was put aside again after that run and has had some gear changes since then. She has some talent, and this field is not strong. Each way. HOKITIKA (4) will be resuming from a long spell of just over a year for a new trainer. He has had a couple of tune-up trials on this track and has the benefit of the pole position. Any market support is worth following. OF COURSE (5) will be having his first start as a gelding, and his trial form has been solid enough. He raced greenly on debut in the spring and will be a better proposition this year. Justin P Stanley in the saddle is a strong lead, so don't risk him. LUVTOKNOW (16) was placed in 2 of her 3 starts last year and will be a lot stronger for this campaign. A wide draw is no help, but in this field, she can still figure in the top 3. TOTALLY UNDERRATED (12) is an ex-Hong Kong gelding and is capable of taking this out.